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Human Design & Burnout: Why Certain Work Exhausts Projectors, Manifestors & Reflectors


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"Stop measuring your success by energy used."

Episode 80: Human Design & Burnout: Why Certain Work Exhausts Projectors, Manifestors & Reflectors

 If you’ve ever wondered “Why can’t I just keep up like everyone else?”—this one’s for you. In this solo episode, Caitlan Siegenthaler unpacks the invisible pressure of hustle culture and why it hits energy-sensitive entrepreneurs hardest.

You’ll learn how Human Design can explain your burnout, help you release the guilt around rest, and show you how to work with your energy—not against it. Whether you're a Projector, Manifestor, or Reflector (or serve them), this is a must-listen for building a business that doesn’t drain your soul.

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What You'll Learn:

  • Why you’re not broken for needing more rest
  • How hustle culture feeds burnout (especially for energy-sensitive types)
  • The biggest shifts Projectors, Manifestors & Reflectors need to thrive
  • How to rebuild self-worth beyond productivity
  • What it looks like to build your business around your energy type

Chapters:
00:00 – Why this episode matters
02:08 – Capitalism, worth & why we feel lazy
06:21 – Energy types in Human Design: a breakdown
12:14 – What deconditioning actually looks like
16:25 – Challenges + gifts of Projectors, Manifestors & Reflectors
35:52 – Your energy is the offer
38:19 – Making your business work for you
45:07 – Final words & where to go from here

Links & Resources:

  • Connect with Caitlan:
    • Website
    • Instagram
  • Book a 90 Minute Deep Dive Session Here
  • Next Level Decisions Free Podcast Sign Up Here
  • Apply for 1:1 mentorship: caitlansiegenthaler.com/biz-mentorship
  • Podcast Editor: Mike Sims 




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Produced by Caitlan Siegenthaler
Cover Art by Kiara Opara

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