Midlife by Human Design: Reinvention, Purpose, Perimenopause, Wellness, & Mindset for Midlife Women

Let's dive into the current energetic shift and prophecies surrounding this time on Midlife by Design today--and most importantly, why midlife women are here to make a difference right now. We discuss the transition from 3D to 5D consciousness, the role of astrology (particularly Pluto's movement into Aquarius), and the Indigenous prophecy of the Bird of Humanity. We also explore the concept of the human design incarnation cross and the upcoming shift to the Cross of the Sleeping Phoenix. Listen in for tips on how to navigate challenging times, as we are in for a wild ride!

Key Points:

• Energetic Shift: what 3D to 5D actually means
• Astrological Influence: What Pluto's move into Aquarius really means
• Indigenous Prophecy: How masculine and feminine archetypes are meant to serve us in this time period
• Human Design: What is the Cross of the Sleeping Phoenix, the Gates it contains, and what it means for us
• Practical Tips for navigating the challenges ahead

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In this special Election Day episode of Midlife by Design, Lori Lisai offers guidance for navigating the stress of the U.S. election with calm and intentional self-care. With the Sun transitioning through Gate 44, the Moon moving into Capricorn, and Pluto nearing its last days in Capricorn, this cosmic setup invites grounding, resilience, and reflective action. Lori combines Human Design insights and astrological wisdom to help midlife listeners approach Election Day with a centered, empowered mindset.

In this episode, Lori covers:

• The significance of the Sun's transit in Gate 44 and how it influences our collective energy
• Practical ways to use Capricorn Moon's grounding energy to stay focused amidst election stress
• How Pluto's final days in Capricorn reveal lessons on power and authority, and how it impacts midlife women's perspectives
• Self-care practices by Human Design Type to navigate election week with intention
• Tips for mindful media consumption and setting personal boundaries

Journal Prompts:

1. How can I honor my ancestors' values while letting go of their trauma?
2. What actions can I take today to create the world my ancestors dreamed of?

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Have you ever wondered how connecting with goddess archetypes could help you embody your next, most powerful self? In today's episode of Midlife by Design, Lori is thrilled to welcome the Goddess Wisdom Council as they explore how these timeless archetypes can be life-changing allies during midlife transformations. Join us to dive into practical ways to harness goddess energy, from setting boundaries to rediscovering your authentic self.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Embracing Various Goddess Archetypes: Discover the unique energies of different goddesses and how they can support you in every aspect of midlife.
• Reclaiming Your Power through Goddess Wisdom: Learn how goddess archetypes can empower you to set boundaries, experience sexual healing, and tap into your innate strength.
• The Intersection of the Wild Woman and Goddess Archetypes: See how these archetypes complement each other in helping you step boldly into your true, authentic self.
• Releasing Old Identities: Use goddess archetypes to let go of outdated roles and embrace new, liberating ways of being.
• Rituals and Practices to Connect with Goddess Energy: Get actionable tips on how to bring goddess energy into your daily life through simple rituals and practices.
• Starting Your Journey with Goddess Archetypes: Tips and resources for those curious about beginning their journey with goddess wisdom.

Connect with the Goddess Wisdom council:

Becoming Membership https://goddesswisdomcouncil.com/becoming

Link to our Becoming Retreat https://goddesswisdomcouncil.com/retreats

Link to our instagram @goddesswisdomcouncil

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• Join us for the Wild Women by Design retreat in Costa Rica! We kick off in January for a truly immersive experience of community building before we head to Costa Rica in March.

• Book a chat to talk about the retreat here

• Instagram @lorilisai

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What if truly living for yourself sometimes means disappointing others? In this episode of Midlife by Design, we explore the journey of reclaiming your worth and desires, especially for midlife women who have long prioritized everyone else. Dive into the concept of "zero f*cks given" vs. selfishness, and learn how tapping into your Human Design Heart Center can help you connect with what you truly want. It's time to stop apologizing and start embracing your one life in this body, in this time.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• The difference between "zero f*cks given" and selfishness—and why it matters.
• How the Heart Center in Human Design influences your desires and self-worth.
• The impact of cultural conditioning on women's sense of worthiness and desire.
• Practical ways to detach from external validation using Human Design.
• Real-life examples of aligning with your authentic desires in midlife.

If you're ready to step into your power and start living for yourself, join me in exploring the Heart Center and other Human Design insights that can help you break free from limiting patterns. Book a Human Design reading to deepen your self-discovery, or explore more on this journey by subscribing to the podcast for future episodes focused on your midlife transformation.

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Lori interviews Amanda Gaitaud, a 1/3 Reflector, on today's episode of Midlife by Design. Amanda shares her unique experience of navigating life through the lens of Human Design. With only 1% of the population being Reflectors, Amanda offers insight into the challenges and gifts of living as a Reflector, especially in midlife. From her career as an acupuncturist to her personal journey of trusting herself, Amanda discusses how Reflectors can thrive by understanding their sensitivity to surroundings and embracing their individuality.

1. Reflector Energy in Midlife: Reflectors are deeply influenced by their environments. Amanda discusses how shifting surroundings impact her energy and identity, making it essential to find the right environment for growth.

2. Challenges of a Reflector: Amanda highlights the struggles of inconsistency, overstimulation, and decision-making based on the lunar cycle, offering practical strategies she's adopted, like intuitive scheduling and self-care practices like time in her hot tub.

3. Using Reflector Gifts in Work: Amanda explains how her Reflector traits enhance her career as an acupuncturist, allowing her to deeply attune to her patients' needs, picking up subtle cues others might miss.

4. Trusting the Process: Amanda reflects on learning to trust her slow decision-making process, noting that her experiences have helped her grow into a more self-assured version of herself in midlife.

5. Human Design and Chinese Medicine: Amanda draws parallels between Human Design and her work in Chinese medicine, specifically how yin and yang and the concept of jing align with Reflector traits.

IG: @amandagaitaud (Currently set to private, but feel free to reach out if you want to connect!)

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Lori wraps up the Midlife by Design Human Design Type series by diving into the unique and rare energy of Reflectors, who make up just 1% of the population. As cosmic mirrors, Reflectors absorb and reflect the energy of those around them. Lori explores what it means to be a Reflector, how they navigate midlife, and how this open energy type can use their sensitivity as a strength. She also discusses decision-making strategies, how Reflectors can thrive in the right environments, and how the wild woman archetype resonates powerfully with Reflectors in midlife.

1. Reflectors are Cosmic Mirrors: With all centers open or undefined, Reflectors absorb and reflect the energy of others, making them highly sensitive and adaptable beings.

2. Challenges of Reflector Life: Reflectors may struggle with making decisions and discerning what is theirs versus what they've absorbed from others. They benefit from patience and time, as decisions are made best over a lunar cycle.

3. Finding Strength in Sensitivity: By using tools like environmental awareness, and energy-cleansing practices, Reflectors can support their own energy while thriving in midlife.

4. Decision-Making Through the Lunar Cycle: Reflectors need time to let decisions unfold and are encouraged to track patterns in their feelings over time to gain clarity.

5. Embracing the Wild Woman Archetype: Reflectors in midlife can embrace the wild woman archetype, stepping into their power and creating a life that surprises and delights them.

• [00:00] – Lori introduces the episode, discussing the uniqueness of Reflectors and their cosmic mirror quality.
• [03:30] – What it means to have all centers open in a Reflector chart and how that affects their sensitivity.
• [06:15] – Reflectors' sampling aura and how they reflect the energy of their environments.
• [08:40] – The challenge of decision-making for Reflectors and the importance of the lunar cycle in finding clarity.
• [13:50] – Practical tips for supporting yourself as a Reflector, including routines, understanding your energy centers, and recognizing your environment's impact.
• [20:30] – Reflector decision-making compared to emotional authority, and how patience helps Reflectors find the right path.
• [21:45] – How Reflectors can support themselves in parenting by reflecting their children's energy and finding time for solitude.
• [24:00] – Work as a Reflector: the importance of the right environment and how it influences a Reflector's well-being.
• [27:00] – Lori invites Reflectors to the Wild Women by Design retreat in Costa Rica, highlighting how the retreat can help Reflectors thrive.

• Interested in diving deeper into your Human Design? Book a Human Design reading or alignment coaching with Lori here.
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It's time to own your weirdness and live life on your own terms! Today, Lori Lisai sits down with Gala Darling, a 4/6 Emotional Manifestor, who shares her path from feeling different as a teen to becoming a self-help powerhouse, helping women shift their limiting beliefs through EFT tapping and manifestation. Together, they explore how midlife can be a turning point for breaking away from old patterns, daring to do things differently, and leaning into who you're meant to be. If you're ready to shake things up, this episode will get you thinking bigger and bolder.

Key Takeaways:

• Your "weirdness" is your superpower—it's what attracts the right people and opportunities.
• EFT tapping is a game-changing tool to clear emotional and mental blocks stored in your body.
• Manifestation is all about shifting your energy to align with what you want, not what others expect.
• Midlife offers a unique chance to clear out what no longer works and make room for something better.

Timestamps: [02:00] – Gala's journey: From goth teen to global thought leader [06:30] – Why standing out works in your favor [10:40] – How manifestation works: Shifting energy for quicker results [14:45] – EFT tapping explained: Moving past blocks that hold you back [18:30] – How tapping can support women in midlife, mentally and physically [23:00] – The role of self-acceptance in breaking through limiting beliefs [26:10] – The highs and lows of being an Emotional Manifestor [30:40] – Midlife reinvention: How to release what no longer fits and make room for new possibilities [31:00] – Gala's latest project: Vortex Vision TV show and Vortex app [33:00] – Final thoughts and how to connect with Gala

Resources Mentioned:

• Vortex by Gala Darling App (available on iOS and Android)
• Vortex Vision on YouTube
• Follow Gala on Instagram: @galadarling

Connect with Lori for readings and retreats:

• Website: www.lorilisai.com
• Wild Women by Design retreat
• Instagram: @lorilisai

In this episode of Midlife by Design, we explore the transformative journey of shedding the good girl archetype and embracing the wild woman, guided by Human Design. Host Lori Lisai shares strategies for breaking free from societal expectations and stepping into authenticity. By recognizing our Human Design Signature and its not-self theme, midlife women can align their actions with their true selves.

What is the Good Girl Archetype? The good girl archetype embodies societal pressures that prevent women, especially in midlife, from fully expressing themselves. This archetype relies on seeking approval and avoiding conflict.

Human Design's Role: Human Design helps distinguish between living authentically (your Signature) and operating out of conditioning (Not-Self). Each type—Generator, Manifesting Generator, Projector, Manifestor, and Reflector—has a unique signature emotion to guide them.

Signature and Not-Self Themes:

• Generators & Manifesting Generators: Move toward satisfaction and away from frustration by recognizing compromises made for approval.
• Projectors: Your signature is success; embrace your wisdom and avoid seeking validation.
• Manifestors: Seek peace by sharing your unique perspective; break free from the need for acceptance.
• Reflectors: Focus on delight and surprise; release rigid expectations and reflect on what truly brings you joy.

Steps to Embrace Your Wild Woman:

1. Tune Into Your Human Design Signature: Notice when you feel your signature emotion versus when you're stuck in not-self.
2. Create Space for Wildness Daily: Take small steps toward ignored desires.
3. Let Go of a Good Girl Habit: This could mean saying no or facing conflict openly.
4. Journal on the Wild Woman Archetype: Reflect on what the wild woman means to you.

Real-Life Example: Lori shares a story of a client who set boundaries with her mother, inspired by Glennon Doyle's advice to take actions that make your voice shake. Establishing boundaries allowed her to align with her authentic self and experience true satisfaction.

Courage to Step Into Your Wild Woman: Embracing the wild woman is a gradual process of letting go of people-pleasing, recognizing your worth, and reclaiming your voice.

Dive deeper into this transformative work by joining the Wild Women by Design five-month wraparound retreat experience with an in-person component in Costa Rica. This retreat is designed to support women as they transition from the good girl archetype into their wild woman, surrounded by like-minded women on the same journey.

• Human Design readings with Lori Lisai

• Wild Women by Design Retreat – Costa Rica (March 2025)

• Glennon Doyle's podcast, We Can Do Hard Things (with Abby & Amanda)

• Brené Brown's Values Exercise

Today on Midlife by Design, Amanda Ewin opens up about her emotional midlife journey of ending her marriage, unexpectedly falling in love with a woman, and learning to make decisions in alignment with her Human Design. From understanding how her undefined emotional and identity centers influence her relationships to embracing her Gate of Corrections, she shares the challenges and growth opportunities that have shaped her path. Together, we discuss how Human Design can provide insight and clarity during major life transitions, especially for women in midlife seeking to rediscover themselves.

1. Recognizing when it's time for major life changes – How understanding yourself through Human Design can help in making tough decisions, such as ending a relationship.
2. Trusting your sacral authority – The importance of listening to your gut in decision-making and how it can lead to unexpected yet enriching experiences.
3. Navigating undefined centers – Understanding the challenges of undefined emotional and identity centers and how to work through them for personal growth.
4. Embracing Gate 18 – Using this energy to constantly seek improvement in yourself and others.
5. Choosing relationships that support your authentic self – How Human Design can guide you toward partners who elevate and complement your energy.

• [02:15] – The decision to leave her marriage after years of reflection and couples counseling. How Necessary Endings by Henry Cloud influenced her perspective.
• [07:45] – Discovering her attraction to a woman after separation and feeling like she had "landed on a different planet." Trusting her sacral authority through this surprising transformation.
• [13:25] – How her undefined emotional center has shaped her sensitivity to others' feelings and made it difficult to initiate change.
• [18:50] – Adapting to her partner's preferences, including giving up makeup despite loving it, reflecting how her undefined identity center influences her behavior.
• [22:30] – Exploring Gate 18, which drives her desire to make constant improvements for herself and those around her.
• [28:00] – How Human Design offers tools to navigate significant life transitions with greater clarity and authenticity, especially in midlife.

Resources Mentioned:

• Necessary Endings by Henry Cloud
• EFT Tapping and EMDR as tools for emotional healing

Connect with Amanda:

Website: Amanda Ewin

Facebook: Amanda Ewin

Instagram: Amanda Ewin

Linked In: Amanda Ewin

Ready to embrace your Human Design and take charge of your midlife transition? Visit lorilisai.com to book a Human Design reading or learn more about the Wild Women by Design retreat in Costa Rica, where you can connect with like-minded women on a transformative journey.

Are you a people pleaser? Not sure? Find out in this episode of Midlife by Design, where Lori Lisai dives into the common challenge of figuring out "what's next" in midlife, particularly after years of people-pleasing. She explores how societal conditioning often leads women to prioritize others' needs over their own, resulting in a sense of unfulfillment by midlife. Using the lens of Human Design, Lori guides listeners through identifying and overcoming patterns of people-pleasing to reclaim authenticity and clarity on their next steps.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding People-Pleasing: Lori discusses how cultural conditioning often pushes women to prioritize others' needs at the expense of their own fulfillment.
• Self-Reflection Questions: Listeners are prompted to reflect on signs of people-pleasing, such as avoiding conflict, feeling guilty about self-care, and losing touch with personal desires.
• Human Design Profiles: Lori breaks down the significance of Human Design profile lines (e.g., Line 1: The Investigator, Line 2: The Hermit) in helping listeners decondition from people-pleasing behaviors.
• Action Steps: For each profile line, Lori provides actionable steps to honor one's true self, from embracing alone time to leading with personal values and visions.
• Wild Women by Design Retreat: Throughout the episode, Lori invites listeners to explore further insights and personal growth opportunities at her upcoming retreat designed for midlife women seeking authenticity and connection.

Timestamped Highlights:

• Introduction: Addressing the theme of "what's next" in midlife (0:00)
• Identifying People-Pleasing Patterns: Self-reflection questions to recognize people-pleasing behaviors (5:30)
• Human Design and Deconditioning: How Human Design profiles can aid in breaking free from societal conditioning (10:15)
• Profile Lines Exploration: Detailed insights into various Human Design profile lines and their implications (15:45)
• Action Steps for Authenticity: Practical tips for listeners to start reclaiming their authentic paths (20:30)
• Invitation to Wild Women by Design Retreat: Details on how listeners can deepen their journey of self-discovery and connection (23:45)

Resources Mentioned:

• Wild Women by Design Retreat : Early bird pricing ends soon! Secure your spot for the 5-month wraparound retreat experience which begins in January 2025. Payment plans available now!
• Ep 17: Embracing the Wild Woman: Finding Clarity & Growth in Midlife

Connect with Lori:

• Website: www.lorilisai.com
• Instagram: @lorilisai