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

In this solo episode, Lori Lisai explores the transformative potential of midlife through the lens of the "wild woman" archetype. Reflecting on her recent retreat at Imiloa in the Costa Rican jungle, Lori draws parallels between the natural world and the deep growth available to women in midlife. She invites listeners to release societal expectations, embrace their inner wild woman, and embark on a soul-searching journey. This episode is a call to midlife women to get curious, break free from limiting beliefs, and step into their power, supported by community, retreat experiences, and tools like Human Design.

Key Takeaways:

1. Embrace the Wild Woman Archetype: Midlife is a time to shed societal expectations, rediscover passions, and live more authentically.
2. Retreat and Growth: Stepping away from everyday life, especially in a retreat setting, can offer clarity and allow for deep personal growth.
3. Listen to Your Longing: Reflect on what you've always wanted to do but have put off, and get curious about what's calling you in this phase of life.
4. Set Boundaries: Embracing the wild woman means learning to say no, set boundaries, and prioritize your own needs without guilt.
5. Community of Wild Women: Being in community with other women on similar journeys can create a space for deep connection, reflection, and support.
6. Retreat Details: Lori shares the experience of her upcoming "Wild Women by Design" retreat in Costa Rica, offering an invitation for midlife women to join her for supported transformation, growth, and sisterhood.

Highlights:

• [00:00] Welcome and Introduction: Lori introduces the concept of the wild woman and its significance in midlife.
• [02:25] The Jungle as a Metaphor for Midlife: Lori reflects on her experience at the Imiloa retreat center and how the jungle represents midlife's potential for growth.
• [05:45] The Courage to Redefine Yourself in Midlife: Stepping into the wild woman phase takes courage, similar to traveling into the unknown.
• [07:35] What Is Calling You? Lori encourages listeners to reflect on what they've long wanted to do and what's holding them back.
• [11:05] Embracing the Wild Woman: Lori explains the wild woman archetype as a phase where women stop conforming to societal expectations and start living for themselves.
• [15:30] Small Steps to Embody the Wild Woman: Practical tips for integrating the wild woman, such as changing how you dress or prioritizing your needs.
• [19:50] The Power of Community: Lori discusses the importance of being in community with other women and how retreats foster these connections.
• [25:35] Retreat as a Container for Growth: Lori shares insights from her retreat experiences and invites listeners to join her "Wild Women by Design" retreat.

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!

Connect with Lori:

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

In this episode of Midlife by Design, Lori connects with Dr. Johanneke Kodde and Maggie Thomas to dive into burnout. What are the signs of burnout? What can you do about burnout? How might a retreat help you heal? Listen in for details about Wild Women by Design--a wraparound experience that begins in January, is punctuated by a 6 day retreat in Costa Rica in March, and wraps up with support through May.

• Burnout is a common experience: Many women in midlife face burnout due to the demands of work, family, and societal expectations.
• Telltale signs of burnout mirror perimenopause/menopause symptoms
• Retreats can be a powerful tool for healing and rejuvenation: Taking time for yourself on a retreat can provide the space and time to rest, reflect, and reconnect with yourself.
• Retreats can offer clarity and direction: They can help you gain insights into your life's purpose, identify areas for growth, and make meaningful changes if you're feeling stuck.
• How a wraparound retreat is different: There are many different types of retreats available, but they all begin and end with a week away. Wild Women by Design is different in its commitment to support women both before and after the time away.

• 00:00-05:00: Johanneke and Maggie introduce themselves and their experiences with burnout.
• 05:00-10:00: They discuss the signs and symptoms of burnout and how it can manifest in different ways.
• 10:00-15:00: They share their personal stories of how they overcame burnout and the role retreats played in their recovery.
• 15:00-30:00: They define what a retreat is and discuss the benefits of taking one.
• 30:00-45:00: They share their experiences with retreats and how they have impacted their lives.
• 45:00-1:00: Changing the narrative of perimenopause/menopause, spending time with women who match your high vibe, and details on Wild Women by Design

Get the details here:

Wild Women by Design: a 5-month Wraparound Retreat Experience

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In this episode of Midlife by Design, Lori connects with Amy and Monique of the podcast Love Human. Be Spirit to explore their unique friendship and business partnership. They discuss how they met at a Human Design retreat and instantly connected, despite their contrasting charts. The episode explores the elements of their Human Design that make them such a dynamic duo, including their Authorities, non-sacral-ness, and the way they complement each other's leftness and rightness. They also discuss how they navigate parenting and midlife reinvention. Enjoy!

Love Human. Be Spirit is a podcast with intention. To embody spirit. To live with intention of the remembrance that we are in essence, Spirit. Soul. Source. God. The Divine. The Universe. The Fucking Cosmos. Each Other. We are all connected. We are all everything. To be reminded of this regularly, is to love in a human way. We feel that Human Design helps us better remember how. We are all made of divine perfect spirit love. We are all uniquely and perfectly designed. Love yourself. Daily. Regularly. Intentionally. Then love all the other humans you want; the embodiment of spirit will just come through. Promise.

• The power of soul-aligned friendships: Amy and Monique's story highlights the importance of finding genuine connections with others who share your values and support your growth.
• The beauty of opposites: Their contrasting Human Design types create a balanced and dynamic partnership, showcasing the benefits of working with individuals who have different perspectives and strengths.
• The transformative impact of Human Design: Both Amy and Monique have found Human Design to be invaluable in understanding themselves, their relationships, and their parenting styles.
• The importance of open communication and acceptance: Their ability to navigate human messiness openly and honestly has strengthened their bond and helped them grow as individuals.

Connect with Amy & Monique:

Podcast: Love Human. Be Spirit.

IG: @lovehumanbespirit

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Learn more about the Manifestor/Projector (non-sacral) course here

Connect with Lori Lisai:

• Book a Human Design session: lorilisai.com
• IG: @lorilisai
• Learn about the Wild Women by Design Wraparound Retreat

In this episode of Midlife by Design, Lori Lisai connects with Karen Putz, an Emotional Projector and self-described "passion mentor", to discuss her inspiring journey of embracing deafness, rediscovering passion in midlife, and how Human Design has guided her path. Karen shares the story of how a life-altering moment during her teenage years shaped her future and how she helps others make empowering choices to transform their lives. Karen Putz is the author of multiple books, including Unwrapping Your Passion, Creating the Life You Truly Want. Karen is a Mindvalley life coach and a Passion Test Facilitator. Karen was born with normal hearing, grew up hard of hearing, and became deaf from a fall while barefoot water skiing as a teen. At the age of 44, she got back on the water again and trained with the World Barefoot champions and competed for four years. Today, she is on a passion quest to enjoy barefooting in all 50 states.

Key Takeaways:

1. Embrace Life's Challenges: Karen's decision to embrace her deafness after a difficult period shows the power of acceptance in creating a fulfilling life.
2. Rediscover Passion in Midlife: No matter your age, it's possible to reignite passions that bring joy and meaning to life.
3. Human Design Insights: Understanding your Human Design can offer clarity and self-acceptance, helping you navigate life's challenges with greater ease.
4. Manifestation: Vision boards and focused intent can lead to profound life changes when aligned with your desires.
5. Projector Wisdom: As a Projector, waiting for the right invitation before offering guidance can lead to more impactful and fulfilling interactions.

Highlights:

• [00:01:23] Karen's Journey to Deafness: Karen shares her experience of losing her hearing after a barefoot waterskiing accident, leading to a dark period in her life. She eventually chose to embrace life as it was, a decision that changed her path entirely.

• [00:04:56] Becoming the Passion Mentor: At 44, Karen rediscovered her love for barefoot waterskiing, inspired by a 66-year-old woman she saw on the Today Show. This experience reignited her passion and reshaped her view of aging.

• [00:11:48] Human Design as a Projector: Karen discusses her experience as an Emotional Projector, the importance of receiving invitations before offering guidance, and how Human Design has helped her understand herself better.

• [00:19:21] Manifesting and Vision Boards: Karen talks about her interest in manifestation, how it has impacted her life, and shares a personal story of manifesting a move to Costa Rica through her vision board.

• [00:27:03] Embracing Her Emotional Authority: Lori and Karen delve into the significance of Karen's emotional authority in Human Design, discussing how it shapes her decision-making process and her journey of embracing her unique gifts as a Projector.

Connect with Karen Putz:

• Website:www.yourpassionschool.com
• Freebie: How to Live Your Passion

Connect with Lori Lisai:

• Website where you can book a Human Design session: lorilisai.com
• Instagram: @lorilisai

Welcome back to the Midlife by Design podcast with your host, Lori Lisai, a human design teacher and alignment coach dedicated to empowering midlife mavens and mothers. In today's episode, Lori dives deep into the energy type of Projectors within Human Design.

Summary: Lori introduces Projectors as one of the five energy types in Human Design, characterized by their penetrating aura and unique role as guides and efficiency experts. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's energy type and offers practical insights for Projectors in parenting, work, and personal growth.

Key Takeaways:

• Aura Dynamics: Projectors have a penetrating aura that sees deeply into others, akin to a lighthouse cutting through fog.
• Role and Purpose: They comprise 20% of the population and are here to guide and share their unique gifts with the world.
• Strategy - Waiting for Invitations: Projectors thrive when invited to share their insights and should focus on aligning with opportunities that resonate authentically.
• Energy Management: As non-sacral beings, Projectors benefit from managing their energy wisely, avoiding burnout by delegating and focusing on what energizes them.

Highlights:

• [00:00 - 01:00] - Introduction to Projectors and Their Unique Energy
• [01:01 - 05:55] - The Projector's Aura: Seeing, Guiding, and Efficiency
• [05:56 - 11:30] - Discovering and Embracing Your Unique Gifts as a Projector
• [11:31 - 17:05] - Energy Management: Avoiding Burnout and Staying Aligned
• [17:06 - 22:55] - Navigating Invitations and Success as a Projector

Tune in to learn more about how Projectors can navigate midlife with clarity and purpose, leveraging their Human Design to live authentically and effectively.

Connect with Lori: Explore more about Human Design and book a session with Lori on her website.

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In this episode of Midlife by Design, Lori Lisai connects with Melissa Fenner, a midlife mom and educator, to discuss the profound changes that occur during midlife and how Human Design can provide a framework for navigating them. As a 6/3 profile Manifesting Generator, Melissa shares her journey of self-discovery, emphasizing the importance of embracing experimentation, integrating life lessons, and finding purpose in teaching others.Throughout the conversation, Lori and Melissa explore how Human Design can be a powerful tool in understanding oneself and others, improving communication, and making aligned decisions, particularly during the midlife transition.

Key Takeaways:

1. Human Design Insights: Understanding the phases of the 6/3 profile—experimenting, integrating, and teaching—and how they shape personal growth in midlife.
2. Letting Go: Embracing the idea that it's okay to move on from projects or hobbies that no longer serve you, reframing it as a natural part of growth.
3. Deconditioning: The journey of unlearning societal and familial expectations, and its impact on parenting and personal identity.
4. Parenting Adult Children: Approaching parenting with more understanding and compassion, especially during their transition to adulthood.
5. Empty Nesting: The emotional and physical challenges of sending a child off to college, and how to navigate the ensuing identity shift.
6. Redefining Relationships: The importance of reconnecting with a partner post-children, using Human Design to enhance communication and intimacy.

Time-Stamped Highlights:

• [00:01:20] - Melissa & Lori discuss the 6/3 Human Design profile and how it influences her life.
• [00:05:45] - The struggle with ADHD and learning to let go of unfinished projects without feeling like a failure as a Manifesting Generator.
• [00:11:30] - Deconditioning from the "good girl" mentality and shifting her approach to parenting.
• [00:18:10] - The emotional pain of sending a child to college and adjusting to an empty nest.
• [00:24:30] - Rediscovering identity and purpose after children leave home.
• [00:31:15] - Using Human Design to improve communication and decision-making in relationships.
• [00:35:50] - Embracing midlife as a time for reinvention and a "major pivot" towards new possibilities.

Website: https://www.everydayom.net/

Book a Human Design Reading: lorilisai.com/workwithlori

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Melissa mentioned Lori's planner which you can access here

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Emotional Rollercoaster: Sending a child to college involves a wide range of emotions, from excitement and pride to anxiety and sadness. Angie shares how she navigated these feelings and adjusted to her new role as a parent of young adults.

Supporting Yourself: Angie underscores the importance of self-care during this period, including daily practices like journaling and meditation. She also discusses the challenge of balancing practical tasks with emotional well-being.

Identity Shift: The transition affects not only the child but also the entire family dynamic. Angie reflects on how the energy in her household shifted with one child leaving for college and how she adjusted to a new parenting approach with her younger son still at home.

Communication and Expectations: Managing communication with her college-bound son required adjustments, including setting clear expectations while allowing for independence. Angie explores the evolving nature of parent-child communication as children grow into adulthood.

[00:02:15] - Introduction to the Topic: Lori begins the discussion on the emotional journey of sending kids to college and transitioning into the "empty nest" phase.

[00:08:30] - Coping with Change: Angie and Lori talk about strategies for handling the emotional ups and downs that accompany this life transition.

[00:14:45] - Rediscovering Yourself: The episode highlights the importance of reconnecting with personal passions and interests as your child leaves home.

[00:22:10] - Building a New Routine: Tips are shared on creating a new daily routine that supports personal growth and well-being during this phase.

[00:29:50] - Maintaining Connections with Your Child: Angie offers advice on staying connected with your college-bound child.

[00:37:15] - Looking Ahead: The episode encourages embracing the opportunities this new chapter brings, focusing on self-care and new experiences.

This episode offers practical insights and heartfelt reflections for mothers navigating the emotional landscape of sending their children off to college. Angie's story resonates with anyone on the bittersweet journey of seeing their child spread their wings.

Website: www.angieandrewsinspire.com

Instagram: @angieandrewsinspire

Book a Human Design Reading: lorilisai.com/workwithlori

Website: LoriLisai.com

Instagram: @LoriLisai

Free journal prompts to support you in launching your bird

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In this episode of Midlife by Design, Lori Lisai connects with Peggy Malone, a former chiropractor turned life coach and podcaster, to explore how Human Design, specifically the Manifesting Generator type, influences midlife reinvention. Peggy, host of the Midlife Improvement Project podcast, shares her journey of self-discovery, the challenges of being multi-passionate, and how midlife has allowed her to embrace her true self.

Key Takeaways:

Embracing the Manifesting Generator Life: Peggy discusses how discovering her Human Design type as a Manifesting Generator resonated with her naturally multi-passionate personality. With numerous interests and projects on the go, she's learned to give herself permission to leave some things unfinished, recognizing that not every idea or project needs completion.

Dealing with Stress and the Defined Root Center: The conversation delves into how Peggy handles stress, particularly with her highly defined root center in Human Design. She shares how she thrives under acute stress by becoming hyper-focused and making clear plans but also acknowledges her tendency to escape into distractions like TV and social media when dealing with more diffuse stress.

The Role of Movement and Physical Activity: Movement, especially basketball and yoga, plays a vital role in Peggy's life. Lori highlights how Peggy's Gate 52 in her Human Design chart makes yoga particularly beneficial, offering both physical and mental stillness. Peggy also shares her passion for "old lady gymnastics," emphasizing the joy of reconnecting with childhood activities in midlife.

Habits, Routines, and Efficiency: As a Manifesting Generator, Peggy values efficiency and often seeks out the most streamlined way to accomplish tasks, even if it means dropping some balls. Lori explains how Peggy's quad left configuration in her chart supports her love of routine and organization, which are essential in her midlife journey and in the guidance she offers to others.

Midlife as a Time for Rediscovery: Peggy and Lori discuss the cultural and societal pressures that often dictate life until midlife, and how this phase presents an opportunity to rediscover passions, like Peggy's return to gymnastics. They explore how revisiting childhood joys can be a powerful tool in crafting the next chapter of life.

Connect with Peggy Malone: https://drpeggymalone.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drpeggymalone/ https://www.facebook.com/DoctorPeggyMalone/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpeggymalone/ The Midlife Improvement Project Podcast: https://drpeggymalone.com/podcast/ Wake Up to Life 2.0 Mini Course: https://drpeggymalone.com/wakeup/

Connect with Lori Lisai: Book a Human Design reading: https://www.lorilisai.com/workwithlori Website: LoriLisai.com Instagram: @LoriLisai

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Summary: In this episode of Midlife by Design, Lori Lisai explores what it means to be a Manifesting Generator. She delves into their unique characteristics, blending traits of both Manifestors and Generators, and how their energy impacts their approach to life and work.

Key Takeaways:

• Hybrid Nature: MGs are a blend of Manifestors and Generators, characterized by a defined sacral center and varying connections to the throat center.
• Energy and Aura: They possess a warm, enveloping aura similar to Generators, attracting others through their magnetic energy.
• Intensity and Efficiency: Known for their intense approach and efficiency in tasks, often taking a rapid, multitasking approach.
• Parenting and Relationships: Understanding MG dynamics in relationships and parenting, navigating the challenges of energy disparities with non-sacral beings.
• Career Insights: Guidance on leveraging MG strengths in career pivots and finding alignment through their sacral authority.

Highlights:

• Manifesting Generators combine the quick movement of manifesters with the sustained energy of generators.
• Their aura, akin to Generators, draws people in with warmth and magnetism.
• MGs excel in efficiency but may face challenges with interruptions and completion due to their multitasking nature.
• Parenting tips include understanding energy dynamics and honoring their rapid response nature.
• Career advice focuses on aligning work choices with their sacral authority for satisfaction and fulfillment.

Connect with Lori Lisai: Book a Human Design reading: https://www.lorilisai.com/workwithlori Website: LoriLisai.com Instagram: @LoriLisai

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In this episode of Midlife by Design, Lori Lisai sits down with Kristin Cirimele, a fellow Generator deeply immersed in human design and astrology. Kristin shares her journey as a mom of four and her transition from homeschooling to real estate. They explore the joys and challenges of being a Generator, especially in midlife, discussing how understanding human design has transformed Kristin's approach to parenting and career choices.

A bit about Kristin: Kristin is a passionate mother and entrepreneur who is obsessed with Psychology, Human Design, and Astrology and uses these combined tools to break through your limiting beliefs and walk you through your shadows so we can shine the light on who you were designed to be!

Key Takeaways:

• Generator Energy Dynamics: Kristin explains the differences between being a Generator and a Manifesting Generator, emphasizing how generators channel their energy with focused intensity.
• Parenting Insights: Kristin reflects on the challenges of parenting multiple Manifesting Generators and one Generator child, highlighting the shift in dynamics and understanding that came with applying human design principles.
• Self-Acceptance and Empowerment: Human design has empowered Kristin to embrace her strengths and align her life choices with her natural inclinations, fostering self-acceptance and clarity about her path forward.
• Sacral Authority: They delve into the importance of sacral sessions and listening to one's sacral responses, discussing how this practice enhances decision-making and self-trust.

Connect with Kristin here:

Instagram: @kristin_cirimele

Connect with Lori here:

Instagram: @lorilisai

Book an intuitive Human Design session: https://www.lorilisai.com/workwithlori