The mind-body connection. You've heard the term. Maybe you think it's about yoga or stress management.

But what if it's actually about something much deeper? 

What if your body has been trying to communicate with you all along… and you've been taught to ignore it?

In this foundational episode, I break down what the mind-body connection actually means, why we're so disconnected, and what changes when you start listening.

What You'll Learn:

What the mind-body connection actually is
 
It's not just wellness talk. Your body is constantly communicating with you… through signals, responses, tension, and wisdom. Most of us have been taught to override these signals and let our minds run the show. But your body knows things your mind doesn't.
 
Why we're disconnected from our bodies
 
We're taught to be productive at all costs. Push through. Follow the path. Check the boxes. Over time, we stop listening to our bodies and try to operate purely from the mind. This is why so many people hit their 40s or 50s with a "midlife crisis", it's actually your body finally making you pay attention.
 
What your body is actually doing
 
Your body is trying to work WITH you. It sends signals (like my teeth-grinding wake-up call). It responds before your mind can analyze (like my daughter's sacral authority). It holds tension in specific places for specific reasons. When you suppress these signals, your body eventually does something more dramatic to grab your attention.
 
Simple ways to start reconnecting
 
Start with awareness. Ask your body in the morning: "What do you need today?" Check in throughout the day. Notice where you hold tension. Take breaks. Try talking to your body. 


Key Takeaway:

When you start listening to your body instead of constantly overriding it with your mind, it completely changes what opportunities can come to you, how you navigate life, and how you make decisions. It's not woo-woo—it's recognizing that you have so much more power than you've been allowing yourself to believe.

Resources Mentioned:

Listen to Ep 48 and the Decision Making Series to learn more about your unique decision making style

Resources and Next Steps:

Not sure what your decision-making style is? Get your free Human Design chart in 2 minutes. https://www.maryclavieres.com/getyourchart


Ready to understand your unique operating manual?
Book a Decision Making Accelerator session and we'll work through YOUR specific decision-making style and what alignment looks like for you.
https://www.maryclavieres.com/decision-making-accelerator

Read Mind Body Connection Unlocked: 
https://www.maryclavieres.com/book

Let's connect:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-clavieres-19917a7/
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Voxer: @ maryclavieres

Thanks for being here. I'm grateful for you. ❤️

If you're feeling overwhelmed… with life, work, decisions, or just everything, you're not broken. You're in a phase.

In this anchor episode, I walk you through the 4 phases everyone goes through on the journey from feeling overwhelmed to living in alignment. Understanding which phase you're in helps you know exactly what you need and what kind of support will help you most.

The 4 Phases:

Phase 1: Running on Someone Else's Manual
 
You're doing what you're 'supposed' to do, but something feels off. Decision fatigue, burnout, ignoring your body's signals. Living according to someone else's definition of success. The realization: something needs to change.
 
Phase 2: Understanding & Seeing the Patterns
 
You're waking up to what's actually happening. Seeing patterns, learning about your unique wiring (Human Design, mind-body connection, decision-making styles). Exciting but overwhelming. The work: learning, exploring, experimenting.
 
Phase 3: Integration & Practice
 
The messy middle. You're applying what you've learned to real life… making aligned decisions, setting boundaries, building new habits, working through conditioning. Requires patience, support, and permission to experiment. This is where the real transformation happens.
 
Phase 4: Embodied Aligned Living
 
Living in alignment more often than not. Trust in your body's wisdom. Clarity on what's yours. Life reflects who you actually are. Still learning and growing, but the practices are integrated into how you operate.
 
What Support Looks Like:
• Phase 1: Awareness & education (podcasts, Human Design chart, books)
• Phase 2: Personalized guidance (Decision-Making Accelerator)
• Phase 3: Ongoing support & accountability (6-month advisory)
• Phase 4: Deepening work or supporting others
Key Takeaway:
You're not behind. You're not stuck. You're exactly where you need to be right now. Knowing your phase helps you move forward with clarity instead of confusion. This is a journey, not a destination.

Resources and Next Steps:

Not sure what your decision-making style is? Get your free Human Design chart in 2 minutes. https://www.maryclavieres.com/getyourchart


Ready to understand your unique operating manual?
Book a Decision Making Accelerator session and we'll work through YOUR specific decision-making style and what alignment looks like for you.
https://www.maryclavieres.com/decision-making-accelerator

Read Mind Body Connection Unlocked: 
https://www.maryclavieres.com/book

Let's connect:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-clavieres-19917a7/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/mary.clavieres
Voxer: @ maryclavieres

Thanks for being here. I'm grateful for you. ❤️

Spring is here… a time for blooming, releasing, and beginning again. But how do you actually let go? Not the vague "just let it go" advice, but real, practical ways to release control and trust the process without giving up on your dreams.


In this episode, I share the "fold in the cheese" problem (if you know, you know), why we're not actually in control anyway, and 3 simple practices that help you release what's no longer serving you, including a life-changing song I discovered in a salt cave in Egypt.


Key Takeaways:


1. Letting go doesn't mean giving up or sitting around waiting
You still hold your intentions and vision. What you're releasing is the attachment to HOW things have to happen and the expectation of a specific outcome. This creates spaciousness for the universe to work in ways you couldn't have planned.


2. We're not actually in control (and that's okay)
The Earth is moving, the universe is going—anything can happen in any moment. Trying to control is an illusion. The real power is in surrender and trust that things will work out for your highest good.


3. Talk to your body where you're holding tension
Is there a place you repeatedly have tension from holding on? Start conversations with that part of your body: "We're safe. Let's release this together." Name the feelings, observe when they come up, and work with your body to let go.


4. Old stories keep you stuck in old patterns
If you're holding on to stories from your past (needing to prove yourself, expecting certain treatment), you're telling yourself that's what to expect in your future too. Recognize what you're holding on to before you can release it.


5. Music can shift your frequency instantly
Try listening to "I Release Control" by Alexa Sunshine Rose or "Divine Surrendering" by Doe Paoro. Sit with the intention to release, close your eyes, and let the music do the work. It's like a meditative state that helps you come back to the present moment.


Resources and Next Steps:

Not sure what your decision-making style is? Get your free Human Design chart in 2 minutes. https://www.maryclavieres.com/getyourchart


Ready to understand your unique operating manual?
Book a Decision Making Accelerator session and we'll work through YOUR specific decision-making style and what alignment looks like for you.
https://www.maryclavieres.com/decision-making-accelerator

Read Mind Body Connection Unlocked: 
https://www.maryclavieres.com/book

Let's connect:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-clavieres-19917a7/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/mary.clavieres
Voxer: @ maryclavieres

Thanks for being here. I'm grateful for you. ❤️

Have you ever heard a voice so loud in your head that it stopped you in your tracks?
Or have you ignored subtle signals from your body… until they became impossible to ignore?
This episode is for you.
Today I'm sharing my personal story of going from 15 years in corporate to building my own business, and the pivotal moments when I realized I wasn't living in alignment. From the voice in the hallway that said "Is this all there is?" to the day I woke up grinding my teeth from stress, I walk through what it actually looks like to undo other people's expectations and get back to YOUR operating manual.
If you're a leader going through a transition, feeling the rub between who you are and what you're doing, or wondering why you feel burnt out even though you're "doing everything right" then this episode is for you.
Key Takeaways:
1. Your body will tell you when you're out of alignment
The first signals are quiet (a voice, a feeling, a sense something's off). Then they get louder. Then your body makes sure you hear them—stress, burnout, physical symptoms. When I felt like my teeth were falling out, my body was screaming: this isn't in alignment.
2. We all have our own operating manual—but we've absorbed everyone else's
We came here with our own blueprint for how we want to work and live. But over time we absorbed our parents' expectations, our teachers' beliefs, corporate culture, societal standards. Until one day you realize your manual is a patchwork of other people's ideas about who you should be.
3. Living in alignment is about undoing the conditioning
It's not about blowing up your life or leaving your job. It's about checking in: where am I in alignment? Where am I not? What's actually mine vs. what I absorbed from others? This process can feel disorienting and scary—but it's about honoring who you are.
4. This shows up differently for everyone
Business owners building based on what they think will work instead of what feels aligned. Leaders taking on their team's emotions instead of checking "is this mine?" Offering done-for-you when you're meant to hold space. Getting lost in what you think you should do instead of what really feels aligned for you.
5. The "midlife crisis" is just waking up to misalignment
I personally believe that what we call a midlife crisis is really just people recognizing they're not in alignment and searching for more meaning or purpose. It's that disconnect within them. And then they say, well, now it's time.

Resources and Next Steps:

Not sure what your decision-making style is? Get your free Human Design chart in 2 minutes. https://www.maryclavieres.com/getyourchart


Ready to understand your unique operating manual?
Book a Decision Making Accelerator session and we'll work through YOUR specific decision-making style and what alignment looks like for you.
https://www.maryclavieres.com/decision-making-accelerator

Read Mind Body Connection Unlocked: 
https://www.maryclavieres.com/book

Let's connect:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-clavieres-19917a7/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/mary.clavieres
Voxer: @ maryclavieres

Thanks for being here. I'm grateful for you. ❤️

Have you ever heard a voice so loud in your head that it stopped you in your tracks?
Or have you ignored subtle signals from your body… until they became impossible to ignore?
This episode is for you.
Today I'm sharing my personal story of going from 15 years in corporate to building my own business, and the pivotal moments when I realized I wasn't living in alignment. From the voice in the hallway that said "Is this all there is?" to the day I woke up grinding my teeth from stress, I walk through what it actually looks like to undo other people's expectations and get back to YOUR operating manual.
If you're a leader going through a transition, feeling the rub between who you are and what you're doing, or wondering why you feel burnt out even though you're "doing everything right" then this episode is for you.
Key Takeaways:
1. Your body will tell you when you're out of alignment
The first signals are quiet (a voice, a feeling, a sense something's off). Then they get louder. Then your body makes sure you hear them—stress, burnout, physical symptoms. When I felt like my teeth were falling out, my body was screaming: this isn't in alignment.
2. We all have our own operating manual—but we've absorbed everyone else's
We came here with our own blueprint for how we want to work and live. But over time we absorbed our parents' expectations, our teachers' beliefs, corporate culture, societal standards. Until one day you realize your manual is a patchwork of other people's ideas about who you should be.
3. Living in alignment is about undoing the conditioning
It's not about blowing up your life or leaving your job. It's about checking in: where am I in alignment? Where am I not? What's actually mine vs. what I absorbed from others? This process can feel disorienting and scary—but it's about honoring who you are.
4. This shows up differently for everyone
Business owners building based on what they think will work instead of what feels aligned. Leaders taking on their team's emotions instead of checking "is this mine?" Offering done-for-you when you're meant to hold space. Getting lost in what you think you should do instead of what really feels aligned for you.
5. The "midlife crisis" is just waking up to misalignment
I personally believe that what we call a midlife crisis is really just people recognizing they're not in alignment and searching for more meaning or purpose. It's that disconnect within them. And then they say, well, now it's time.

Resources and Next Steps:

Not sure what your decision-making style is? Get your free Human Design chart in 2 minutes. https://www.maryclavieres.com/getyourchart


Ready to understand your unique operating manual?
Book a Decision Making Accelerator session and we'll work through YOUR specific decision-making style and what alignment looks like for you.
https://www.maryclavieres.com/decision-making-accelerator

Read Mind Body Connection Unlocked: 
https://www.maryclavieres.com/book

Let's connect:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-clavieres-19917a7/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/mary.clavieres
Voxer: @ maryclavieres

Thanks for being here. I'm grateful for you. ❤️

What if some people aren't meant to make quick decisions?
Not because they're indecisive. But because they're designed to move through a full 28-day cycle before deciding.
This is lunar authority in Human Design. The rarest decision-making style. Only found in reflectors.
If you're a reflector, your entire chart is white. All nine centers are undefined. You're completely open.
And because of this, you need time. A full lunar cycle. 28 days.
During those 28 days, you move through every gate in the Human Design chart. You experience different energies. You have conversations. You observe. You reflect.
And by the end of the cycle, clarity comes.
This is the FINALE of our Decision Making Series!
Key Takeaways:
Lunar authority is only for reflectors (completely open charts)
You need a full 28-day cycle for big life decisions
The moon moves through all 64 gates, you sample each energy
This is for BIG decisions (moving, career, business) not daily choices
Environment matters, you're highly sensitive, must clear energy regularly
Talk to trusted advisors who support without imposing
It's not just waiting, it's actively observing, reflecting, building awareness


Resources and Next Steps:

Not sure what your decision-making style is? Get your free Human Design chart in 2 minutes. https://www.maryclavieres.com/getyourchart

Ready to stop second-guessing yourself?

Book a Decision Making Accelerator session and we'll dive into YOUR specific style, with practical next steps you can use immediately.
https://www.maryclavieres.com/decision-making-accelerator

Want the full mind-body connection journey?
My book, Mind Body Connection Unlocked, takes you deeper into how alignment changes everything.
https://www.maryclavieres.com/book

Let's connect:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-clavieres-19917a7/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/mary.clavieres
Voxer: @ maryclavieres

Thanks for being here. I'm grateful for you. ❤️

Have you ever tried to make an important decision and your mind just felt foggy?

You analyzed. You made lists. But clarity wouldn't come.

And then you went somewhere else… took a walk, found a quiet room, and suddenly it dropped in.

If this sounds familiar, you might have environmental decision-making style (also called mental or environmental authority in Human Design).

This is a rare style. And it's all about one thing: your environment matters.

You can't make clear decisions just anywhere. You need the right space. The right energy. And you need to be clear from other people's energy first.

Key Takeaways:

Environmental authority is rare; only found in projectors with specific charts
Your environment directly affects your decision-making clarity
You need to clear your energy from others before deciding
Speak it out loud, then let clarity drop in (don't force it)
Find spaces that feel aligned to you… that's where you decide


Resources and Next Steps:

Not sure what your decision-making style is? Get your free Human Design chart in 2 minutes. https://www.maryclavieres.com/getyourchart

Ready to stop second-guessing yourself?

Book a Decision Making Accelerator session and we'll dive into YOUR specific style, with practical next steps you can use immediately.
https://www.maryclavieres.com/decision-making-accelerator

Want the full mind-body connection journey?
My book, Mind Body Connection Unlocked, takes you deeper into how alignment changes everything.
https://www.maryclavieres.com/book

Let's connect:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-clavieres-19917a7/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/mary.clavieres
Voxer: @ maryclavieres

Thanks for being here. I'm grateful for you. ❤️

Have you ever finally said something out loud... and suddenly everything clicked?

You weren't looking for advice. You just needed to hear yourself say it.

If this sounds familiar, you might have self-projected decision-making style (also called self-projected authority or G-center authority in Human Design).

This episode is all about making sound decisions by talking them out loud.

Because here's the thing: If you have this style, thinking your way through a decision won't work. You need to hear yourself speak.

It's not about what you say… it's about how it sounds and feels when you say it.

Key Takeaways:

1. Self-projected decision-making is about speaking and hearing, not thinking
2. Three methods you can use: soundboarding with someone, recording yourself, or talking to yourself
3. You need to build a relationship with your voice to recognize clarity
4. You don't have to decide instantly… take time until you feel clear
5. Where does it show up in your body when you speak? Pay attention to that.


Resources and Next Steps:

Not sure what your decision-making style is? Get your free Human Design chart in 2 minutes. https://www.maryclavieres.com/getyourchart

Ready to stop second-guessing yourself?

Book a Decision Making Accelerator session and we'll dive into YOUR specific style, with practical next steps you can use immediately.
https://www.maryclavieres.com/decision-making-accelerator

Want the full mind-body connection journey?
My book, Mind Body Connection Unlocked, takes you deeper into how alignment changes everything.
https://www.maryclavieres.com/book

Let's connect:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-clavieres-19917a7/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/mary.clavieres
Voxer: @ maryclavieres

Thanks for being here. I'm grateful for you. ❤️

Do you ever make decisions because you think you should... not because you actually want to?

This episode is for you.

Today we're diving into heart decision-making (also called ego authority in Human Design), the style that's all about one question: Is my heart in this?

Not "Is this the smart choice?" Not "What will people think?" But... do I actually want this?

If you've ever:
• Said yes to something because it seemed responsible, not because you wanted it
• Felt guilty for wanting things for yourself
• Struggled to separate what you want from what you think you should want

This episode will help you understand how to tune into your heart's desires and make decisions that actually feel aligned.

Key Takeaways:

1. Heart authority operates on "hell yes or no": if your heart's in it, it's a yes

2. Watch for the word "should": it's a red flag that you're overriding what you want

3. Guilt often shows up: give yourself permission to put yourself first

4. Following your heart isn't selfish: it's aligned, and that benefits everyone

5. Tune into your body: where does a "yes" feel like? What about a "no"?


Resources and Next Steps:

Not sure what your decision-making style is? Get your free Human Design chart in 2 minutes. https://www.maryclavieres.com/getyourchart

Ready to stop second-guessing yourself?

Book a Decision Making Accelerator session and we'll dive into YOUR specific style, with practical next steps you can use immediately.
https://www.maryclavieres.com/decision-making-accelerator

Want the full mind-body connection journey?
My book, Mind Body Connection Unlocked, takes you deeper into how alignment changes everything.
https://www.maryclavieres.com/book

Let's connect:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-clavieres-19917a7/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/mary.clavieres
Voxer: @ maryclavieres

Thanks for being here. I'm grateful for you. ❤️

Do you ever get a split-second knowing about something and then talk yourself out of it?
 
Or have you ever ignored that quiet inner voice and later thought, "I should have listened"?
 
This episode is for you.
 
Today we're diving into splenic decision-making (also called splenic authority in Human Design)—the style that's all about real-time intuition and split-second instinct.
 
If you've ever dismissed a gut feeling in the moment, or you're someone who needs to trust your body's immediate wisdom, you'll want to hear this.
 
I share how splenic authority works, why the spleen "whispers" only once, and a powerful story from my dad about honoring that split-second knowing—even when it doesn't make logical sense.


Key Takeaways:

1. It operates in real-time—split-second instinct for safety
Splenic authority is about in-the-moment intuition. Your spleen is constantly scanning: what's safe for me right now? What's healthy for me? It's your body's real-time protection system.
 
2. The spleen whispers—don't dismiss it
You might hear a voice, get a flash of knowing, or feel a subtle nudge. It's quiet. It won't shout. And if you ignore it, it can go silent. But you can bring it back through presence.
 
3. You won't always know why in the moment
The reason usually reveals itself later. Trust the information even when your mind can't explain it. That's how the spleen works.
 
4. Everyone's signals are different
Some hear it as a voice outside themselves. Some hear it as their own voice. Some get a flash or image. Discover how YOUR spleen communicates with you.
 
5. Practice presence to strengthen the connection
The more you slow down, tune in, and honor those subtle nudges in daily life, the stronger your connection becomes. Build the muscle with small decisions so you trust it for big ones.


Resources and Next Steps:

Not sure what your decision-making style is? Get your free Human Design chart in 2 minutes. https://www.maryclavieres.com/getyourchart

Ready to stop second-guessing yourself?

Book a Decision Making Accelerator session and we'll dive into YOUR specific style, with practical next steps you can use immediately.
https://www.maryclavieres.com/decision-making-accelerator

Want the full mind-body connection journey?
My book, Mind Body Connection Unlocked, takes you deeper into how alignment changes everything.
https://www.maryclavieres.com/book

Let's connect:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-clavieres-19917a7/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/mary.clavieres
Voxer: @ maryclavieres

Thanks for being here. I'm grateful for you. ❤️