As 2025 comes to a close and the next chapter begins, this episode is an invitation to pause—right in the middle of the becoming.

In this honest, grounded conversation, Katie sits down with fellow coach Adrienne Swanson to explore what it really looks like to navigate seasons of change that don’t feel clear, clean, or comfortable. From business evolution to motherhood, identity shifts, and those in-between moments where certainty is nowhere to be found, this is a conversation for anyone who has wondered:

“Am I lost… or am I just in transition?”

Together, two coaches reflect on:

• Making peace with the messy middle instead of rushing through it
• Why uncertainty doesn’t mean you’re off track
• Trusting yourself when the old chapter no longer fits, but the new one hasn’t fully arrived
• Navigating transitions in business, motherhood, and personal identity
• How core values quietly guide us—even when things feel messy
• Letting this season shape you, rather than judging it

This episode feels like the kind of conversation you might pay good money to sit in on—but instead, it’s offered as a gift. A moment of reflection. A deep exhale. A gentle guide as you close out 2025 and step toward 2026 with more trust, compassion, and clarity.

If you’re standing at the edge of a new chapter—without a clear map—this conversation will remind you:
 You’re not behind. You’re becoming.

✨ Perfect to listen to as you reflect on the year behind you and reconnect with what truly matters moving forward.

messy middle, life transitions, trusting yourself, end of year reflection, next chapter, becoming, women in transition, coaching conversation, business and motherhood, personal growth podcast

Katie Ruppert is a transformational coach who helps women trade overwhelm and striving for more peace, energy, and ease. Through a powerful blend of mind–body practices, coaching, and the self-discovery system of Human Design, she guides clients to lighten their load and take the next right step toward the life they want—without needing a total life overhaul.

She’s also the host of the Inspired by Design podcast, where she shares real stories, practical tools, and fresh perspectives on how to move through the messy middle of life with less resistance and more flow.

Katie believes transformation doesn’t have to come from doing more—it comes from reconnecting with who you are, calming the noise, and creating space for what matters most. Whether it’s through one-on-one coaching, workshops, or her podcast, Katie’s work is about helping women feel seen, supported, and empowered to create a life that feels lighter.

The best place to connect, find free resources & book is https://linktr.ee/KatieRuppert

*Don't forget Katie's Sale through end of year - get or gift your Human Design Reading!*

What if the thing you’re rushing toward doesn’t need you to hurry at all?

In this deeply personal year-end episode of Inspired by Design, Katie reflects on the lessons of 2025 through the lens of the New Moon in Sagittarius, Human Design, and a single phrase that kept showing up again and again: I won’t be rushed.

From journaling on a hotel hallway floor during a family vacation in the midst of separation… to discovering how her relationship with time has shaped her relationship with worth, success, and self-trust—this episode is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and honor who you’ve been becoming.

Katie shares:

• How a Full Moon moment in June planted seeds for the year ahead
• Why “not being rushed” became a spiritual and nervous-system anchor
• What an open Root Center in Human Design can teach us about pressure
• A powerful year-end reflection ritual using journals, photos, and calendars
• Her annual One Word practice—and why it works even when life feels messy
• A new way to think about goals (especially if traditional goal-setting makes you cringe)

This episode is for anyone who feels behind, pressured, or quietly exhausted by timelines that were never theirs to begin with.

You are not late. Nothing was wasted. And you don’t have to rush to be whole.

Mentioned & Linked in This Episode:

• One Word That Will Change Your Life by Jon Gordon
• Leslie Morgan music (Root Chakra + Inner Child themes) Check it on spotify
• Human Design: Sacral Manifesting Generator + Open Root Center
• Journaling & moon rituals (New Moon / Full Moon reflection practice)
• Inspired by Design Podcast Facebook Community
• Listener Question Submission Form (Google Form)

Katie Ruppert is a transformational coach who helps women trade overwhelm and striving for more peace, energy, and ease. Through a powerful blend of mind–body practices, coaching, and the self-discovery system of Human Design, she guides clients to lighten their load and take the next right step toward the life they want—without needing a total life overhaul.

She’s also the host of the Inspired by Design podcast, where she shares real stories, practical tools, and fresh perspectives on how to move through the messy middle of life with less resistance and more flow.

Katie believes transformation doesn’t have to come from doing more—it comes from reconnecting with who you are, calming the noise, and creating space for what matters most. Whether it’s through one-on-one coaching, workshops, or her podcast, Katie’s work is about helping women feel seen, supported, and empowered to create a life that feels lighter.

The best place to connect, find free resources & book is https://linktr.ee/KatieRuppert

In this transition episode, we’re taking a breath between seasons. I’m sharing reflections from 2025, a preview of what’s coming in 2026, and a Q&A segment focused on where to start with your Human Design in the new year — especially if you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or craving direction with less force.

If you’ve been listening and feeling like Human Design is calling your name… this episode is your nudge.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why this season naturally asks us to rest — not hustle
• The Human Design basics that matter most when you want a fresh start
• What’s really happening when you “know your type” but still feel stuck
• Simple embodiment practices for each Type to reconnect to alignment
• A preview of our next series on vision-building without burnout
• Plus: a special holiday offer I’ve never done before — Double Vision mini readings

✨ Double Vision Holiday Special

My mini Human Design sessions are normally 20 minutes… but for the holidays, I’m doubling the time.

40 minutes for the same price — $56
Double the time.
Same price.
Deeper clarity for your vision in 2026.

We’ll look at what fuels you, drains you, your burnout patterns, and how to build flow into the new year without force.
 I’ve opened extra calendar availability through the end of the year and added gift certificate options.

Book your Double Vision session:
 

Grab the Human Design Gift Certificate: 

 resources mentioned:

• Free Human Design Guide (to pull your chart)
• Google Form for submitting questions
• Facebook Group: Inspired by Design Community

Join the conversation:

What’s one thing you’re hoping to cultivate in 2026? Share with us inside the Facebook group.

Katie Ruppert is a transformational coach who helps women trade overwhelm and striving for more peace, energy, and ease. Through a powerful blend of mind–body practices, coaching, and the self-discovery system of Human Design, she guides clients to lighten their load and take the next right step toward the life they want—without needing a total life overhaul.

She’s also the host of the Inspired by Design podcast, where she shares real stories, practical tools, and fresh perspectives on how to move through the messy middle of life with less resistance and more flow.

Katie believes transformation doesn’t have to come from doing more—it comes from reconnecting with who you are, calming the noise, and creating space for what matters most. Whether it’s through one-on-one coaching, workshops, or her podcast, Katie’s work is about helping women feel seen, supported, and empowered to create a life that feels lighter.

The best place to connect, find free resources & book is https://linktr.ee/KatieRuppert

Guest: Stacie Smith — Reiki Master Teacher, Co-owner of The Chakra Healing Room

In today’s episode, Stacie opens up about the synchronicities that pulled her onto a spiritual path, the Hawaiian practice that changed her life, and how learning to trust her sacral response reshaped everything from healing her grief to building a soul-led business.

We talk about:

• The moment she realized her brother was communicating with her
• How unexpected signs guided her toward Reiki
• The power of Ho’oponopono to dissolve emotional heaviness
• Why Manifesting Generators often stumble into their purpose by “accident”
• What inner peace actually looks like (hint: it’s not perfection)
• How to receive guidance without overthinking it
• Building The Chakra Healing Room as a community-centered healing space

Connect with Stacie:

• Website: chakrahealingroom.com
• Email: [email protected]
• Online Courses Coming Soon: Ho’oponopono + Signs & Synchronicities

Mentioned in this episode:

• Ho’oponopono (“I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you.”)
• Stacie’s Inner Peace Sessions
• Reiki Attunements
• Guided Meditation offerings at The Chakra Healing Room

Facebook Group - Join the conversation here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/803561428410296

Katie Ruppert is a transformational coach who helps women trade overwhelm and striving for more peace, energy, and ease. Through a powerful blend of mind–body practices, coaching, and the self-discovery system of Human Design, she guides clients to lighten their load and take the next right step toward the life they want—without needing a total life overhaul.

She’s also the host of the Inspired by Design podcast, where she shares real stories, practical tools, and fresh perspectives on how to move through the messy middle of life with less resistance and more flow.

Katie believes transformation doesn’t have to come from doing more—it comes from reconnecting with who you are, calming the noise, and creating space for what matters most. Whether it’s through one-on-one coaching, workshops, or her podcast, Katie’s work is about helping women feel seen, supported, and empowered to create a life that feels lighter.

The best place to connect, find free resources & book is https://linktr.ee/KatieRuppert

This week, Katie sits down with holistic healer and Manifesting Generator Courtney Garrett, founder of Healing Begins Within Sanctuary. Her story is raw and real—a journey from chronic illness, seizures, hypothyroidism, precancerous cells, depression, and total physical collapse… to a thriving, vibrant body she rebuilt through natural healing.

Together, they explore:

• Why symptoms aren’t “mistakes”—they’re your body’s cleanup crew
• What really happens during colonics, electro-lymphatic drainage & detox
• How parasites influence mood, cravings, and even personality shifts
• The shift from dependency on the medical matrix → sovereignty & self-healing
• The power of returning home, rooting into community & cultivating sacred routines
• Human Design themes woven through Courtney’s work (Sacral authority, 1/3 profile, MG embodiment)

Mentioned in this episode:

• Courtney’s LinkTree & offerings
• Healing Begins Within Sanctuary
• New Moon & Full Moon Ceremonies
• Electro-Lymphatic Drainage
• Colonics / Coffee Colonics / Essential Oil Colonics
• Reiki Master Attunement
• Human Design Business Reading with Katie

Connect With Courtney:
Find all her offerings and ceremony schedules here:
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/healingbeginswithin

Katie Ruppert is a transformational coach who helps women trade overwhelm and striving for more peace, energy, and ease. Through a powerful blend of mind–body practices, coaching, and the self-discovery system of Human Design, she guides clients to lighten their load and take the next right step toward the life they want—without needing a total life overhaul.

She’s also the host of the Inspired by Design podcast, where she shares real stories, practical tools, and fresh perspectives on how to move through the messy middle of life with less resistance and more flow.

Katie believes transformation doesn’t have to come from doing more—it comes from reconnecting with who you are, calming the noise, and creating space for what matters most. Whether it’s through one-on-one coaching, workshops, or her podcast, Katie’s work is about helping women feel seen, supported, and empowered to create a life that feels lighter.

The best place to connect, find free resources & book is https://linktr.ee/KatieRuppert

In this interview, Katie sits down with Carol Baker for a vulnerable and energizing conversation about leaving the corporate world, navigating spiritual nudges, and learning to trust the body’s wisdom even when the mind resists.

Carol shares how she went from a high-powered tech job to following a path marked by dreams, synchronicities, tarot cards, feng shui, and intuition — all while questioning whether she was “making it up.”

Together, Katie and Carol explore:

• What happens when your body fires you before you fire your job
• Why intuitive gifts often show up quietly, long before we’re ready to admit it
• The way dreams and synchronicities guide our next right step
• How to follow the pull of something new even when it makes zero logical sense
• What spiritual awakening feels like from the inside
• Permission to let your life unfold instead of forcing clarity

This conversation is for anyone who has ever wondered:
 “Is this real, or am I imagining things?”
 “Why does it feel harder and harder to stay in this version of my life?”
 “How do I trust my gifts when they don’t fit the life I’ve built?”

Links Mentioned:

Connect with Carol for a Cosmic Soul Chart: [email protected] 

Submit your question here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyLBzk_hI47W18RukxScw1rti0BqUYRHbwx8mM2Pt_zV-AMg/viewform?usp=header

Katie Ruppert is a transformational coach who helps women trade overwhelm and striving for more peace, energy, and ease. Through a powerful blend of mind–body practices, coaching, and the self-discovery system of Human Design, she guides clients to lighten their load and take the next right step toward the life they want—without needing a total life overhaul.

She’s also the host of the Inspired by Design podcast, where she shares real stories, practical tools, and fresh perspectives on how to move through the messy middle of life with less resistance and more flow.

Katie believes transformation doesn’t have to come from doing more—it comes from reconnecting with who you are, calming the noise, and creating space for what matters most. Whether it’s through one-on-one coaching, workshops, or her podcast, Katie’s work is about helping women feel seen, supported, and empowered to create a life that feels lighter.

The best place to connect, find free resources & book is https://linktr.ee/KatieRuppert

This week on Inspired by Design, I’m pulling back the curtain on a deeply emotional season — one filled with reflection, unexpected waves, and the kind of inner questioning that can make you wonder if something’s “wrong.” Spoiler: nothing’s wrong. You’re simply human. And you’re not alone.

Inside this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why so many people feel “off” during emotionally charged seasons — and why reflection is not failure
• The surprising truth about choosing yourself without abandoning others
• How self-care becomes service (especially for manifesting generators and helpers)
• The two song lyrics from Andrew’s new track that hit straight to the soul
• The difference between “is something wrong?” and “something is happening — and I’m still me”
• My favorite grounding tools: music, journaling, meditation, prayer, nervous system breaks
• How intention-setting objects or jewelry can anchor you back to who you are
• A beginner-friendly introduction to the 8 Limbs of Yoga and how they offer stability in messy seasons
• A reminder that you cannot do this wrong — showing up IS the practice
• An invitation to remember who you are underneath everything you’ve layered on

Links mentioned:

• Contact Tricia for custom intuitive jewelry (intention jewelry channeled from your Higher Self) Tricia Sievers [email protected] 
• Andrew’s lyrics (pending permission — will update when approved)
• Submit a question for future episodes (Human Design or Yoga-related)
• Join the Inspired by Design Facebook Community
• Follow on Instagram

Katie Ruppert is a transformational coach who helps women trade overwhelm and striving for more peace, energy, and ease. Through a powerful blend of mind–body practices, coaching, and the self-discovery system of Human Design, she guides clients to lighten their load and take the next right step toward the life they want—without needing a total life overhaul.

She’s also the host of the Inspired by Design podcast, where she shares real stories, practical tools, and fresh perspectives on how to move through the messy middle of life with less resistance and more flow.

Katie believes transformation doesn’t have to come from doing more—it comes from reconnecting with who you are, calming the noise, and creating space for what matters most. Whether it’s through one-on-one coaching, workshops, or her podcast, Katie’s work is about helping women feel seen, supported, and empowered to create a life that feels lighter.

The best place to connect, find free resources & book is https://linktr.ee/KatieRuppert

This week on Inspired by Design, we continue our series on supportive tools for your inner growth, spiritual awakening, and real-life “next right steps.” Katie sits down with intuitive healer, artist, and Reiki Master Teacher Leslie Morgan, co-owner of The Chakra Healing Room in Wentzville, Missouri.

Leslie blends intuition, Reiki, oracle cards, crystals, tuning forks, aromatherapy, and her stunning intuitive artwork to help people reconnect with their energy, their gifts, and the deeper truth inside them. She also shares a Human Design connection with Katie: both are Manifesting Generators with sacral authority and a 5/2 profile.

Together, they explore
 – How intuition shows up in everyday life
 – What “alignment” actually feels like in the body
 – The tug-of-war between gut truth and people-pleasing
 – Creative flow, spiritual gifts, and healing as a lifestyle
 – Staying grounded while working with energy
 – Reiki in practical, down-to-earth language
 – How Leslie created her Oracle deck and began receiving channeled music
 – The role of rest, alone time, and honest communication for sensitive people
 – Why following your own design is the best thing you can do for the people you love

LINKS MENTIONED:

Website: chakrahealingroom.com

Personal 1:1 Sessions with Leslie:

https://ChakraHealingRoomClassesandEvents.as.me/?appointmentType=category:Private%201%3A1%20Sessions%20w%2F%20Leslie%20Morgan

Order Align With Your Magic Oracle Deck:

https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/33HLYEQ96PPLW

Get a personal recorded oracle reading:

https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/5ZAGZVL5ZNZQL

Order Sacred Name Art:
Email Leslie: [email protected]
 – The Chakra Healing Room (Wentzville, MO)
– Leslie’s Oracle Deck @alignwithyourmagic
– Reiki sessions, attunements, and offerings at The Chakra Healing Room

Katie Ruppert is a transformational coach who helps women trade overwhelm and striving for more peace, energy, and ease. Through a powerful blend of mind–body practices, coaching, and the self-discovery system of Human Design, she guides clients to lighten their load and take the next right step toward the life they want—without needing a total life overhaul.

She’s also the host of the Inspired by Design podcast, where she shares real stories, practical tools, and fresh perspectives on how to move through the messy middle of life with less resistance and more flow.

Katie believes transformation doesn’t have to come from doing more—it comes from reconnecting with who you are, calming the noise, and creating space for what matters most. Whether it’s through one-on-one coaching, workshops, or her podcast, Katie’s work is about helping women feel seen, supported, and empowered to create a life that feels lighter.

The best place to connect, find free resources & book is https://linktr.ee/KatieRuppert

This week’s short and soulful Halloween episode is all about curiosity, intuition, and staying open while exploring your spiritual journey.

Katie answers listener questions inspired by recent guest interviews — from feng shui and energy work to reconnecting with your intuition and faith. You’ll hear about simple ways to shift your space and your energy, even on a budget, and how curiosity (not fear) can open the door to a deeper, more grounded connection with yourself and with God.

In this episode:
 ✨ How to make simple feng shui shifts under $50 — even in a rental
 ✨ What to replace a bedroom mirror with for better energy flow
 ✨ How to explore energy work (Reiki, muscle testing, pendulums) safely and intentionally
 ✨ A small habit to reconnect to your intuition when “woo” feels too weird
 ✨ Why curiosity is the most spiritual thing you can practice

Resources & Mentions:

• Flow by Design Workshop — Sat, Nov 1, 2–4 PM at Detox Yoga Studio, O’Fallon, MO (Register on MindBody)
• Human Design for Business Workshop — Wed, Nov 13, 6:30–7:45 PM at Serenity Now Float Spa
• Shannon Hagerty – Feng Shui Expert — shannonhagerty.com
• Chakra Healing Room – Reiki Shares https://chakrahealingroom.com/ 
• Inspired by Design with Katie Ruppert Facebook Group — Join the conversation here

Want to go deeper?
 ✨ Book a personal Human Design reading or bring Katie in for a corporate team workshop — designed to bring more ease, clarity, and authentic collaboration into your work and life. Inquire here → https://linktr.ee/KatieRuppert

Katie Ruppert is a transformational coach who helps women trade overwhelm and striving for more peace, energy, and ease. Through a powerful blend of mind–body practices, coaching, and the self-discovery system of Human Design, she guides clients to lighten their load and take the next right step toward the life they want—without needing a total life overhaul.

She’s also the host of the Inspired by Design podcast, where she shares real stories, practical tools, and fresh perspectives on how to move through the messy middle of life with less resistance and more flow.

Katie believes transformation doesn’t have to come from doing more—it comes from reconnecting with who you are, calming the noise, and creating space for what matters most. Whether it’s through one-on-one coaching, workshops, or her podcast, Katie’s work is about helping women feel seen, supported, and empowered to create a life that feels lighter.

The best place to connect, find free resources & book is https://linktr.ee/KatieRuppert

This week, the tables turn — Its me [Katie] in the guest seat! Originally recorded for the Mystically Morphed podcast, this conversation dives deep into the world of Human Design — what it is, why it matters, and how understanding your unique energetic blueprint can help you live, work, and create with more flow and less force.

It's a fresh look on my personal journey with Human Design, how it changed  approach to life and business, and what it means to truly follow your body’s wisdom instead of your mind’s pressure.

You’ll hear stories, insights, and practical ways to start living your design today — along with the spiritual layers that make this system such a profound self-discovery tool.

If you’ve ever wondered:

How Human Design can help you stop second-guessing yourself

What it actually feels like to live in alignment (without the buzzword)

Or how your design shows up in business, relationships, and purpose…

You’ll love this conversation — it’s like sitting in on a masterclass with heart.

💫 What You’ll Learn:

• The five Human Design energy types and how they’re meant to move through the world
• The spiritual “why” behind strategy and authority
• How following your design creates ease, clarity, and confidence
• Katie’s personal story of shifting from hustle to flow
• How to use Human Design in your work or business without overcomplicating it

Resources

Connect with Lindsey and find her podcast: https://mysticallymorphed.com/ 

Work with me/sign up for a workshop

Katie Ruppert is a transformational coach who helps women trade overwhelm and striving for more peace, energy, and ease. Through a powerful blend of mind–body practices, coaching, and the self-discovery system of Human Design, she guides clients to lighten their load and take the next right step toward the life they want—without needing a total life overhaul.

She’s also the host of the Inspired by Design podcast, where she shares real stories, practical tools, and fresh perspectives on how to move through the messy middle of life with less resistance and more flow.

Katie believes transformation doesn’t have to come from doing more—it comes from reconnecting with who you are, calming the noise, and creating space for what matters most. Whether it’s through one-on-one coaching, workshops, or her podcast, Katie’s work is about helping women feel seen, supported, and empowered to create a life that feels lighter.

The best place to connect, find free resources & book is https://linktr.ee/KatieRuppert