Moonrise Human Design Podcast

We, Nadia and Sam, taught Human Design together, creating content and hosting trainings and personal development programs, for four years. During that time, we created Moonrise, which was a platform for us to share Human Design in a more organized way than our previous iterations of this work. We created dozens of informative videos on YouTube, developed a 50-hour comprehensive training, wrote hundreds of pages to be used in our personalized guidebooks, and continued to connect with thousands of seekers studying this special system.

Shortly after we created Moonrise, we started to notice that it wasn’t flowing, and ultimately decided to close the business and end our professional partnership. We were both feeling the intuitive nudge to make space in our lives and pursue other things, but struggled to trust that feeling, know how to communicate it to each other, and let go of the hope of what this project promised.

In this episode, we share the story behind coming to this realization by listening to our intuition, navigating communication, and the clarity we have with the benefit of hindsight. 

We also wanted to express our sincere gratitude to you for being with us along this life-altering, beautiful journey, and for letting us share and teach. It could not have happened without your participation and encouragement. It has been such a gift and an honor.

We are both still sharing Human Design and offering readings. Nadia also has a therapy practice based in Mill Valley, CA, and Sam offers spiritual and emotional support virtually and is based in Austin, TX. 

Nadia: www.nadialast.com + @nadialast_

Sam: www.wildriver.live + @samanthapfotenhauer

In this raw, real-time conversation, we check in on what’s alive in our lives, and how Human Design is helping us make sense of it.

Nadia shares the grief of saying goodbye to her beloved bulldog, Otis, and how Gate 10 (self-love gate) and her undefined heart are showing up in deep, emotional ways. We talk about how authority works in real life, especially when navigating big decisions and loss.

Sam shares about The Artist Rendezvous, her new creative project and podcast, and how Gate 8 (contribution) and Gate 59 (intimacy) are playing out through it. We talk creativity, alignment, and how your chart can be a map toward authentic self-expression.

We also explore:

• The current transits (hi Gate 20 + Gemini season)

• Defined vs. undefined centers (and why the spleen is so tricky to teach)

• Emotional intimacy, boundaries, and why it’s okay to go slower in connection

• Conscious breakups, friend shifts, and how to honor your authority through it all

Human Design keeps pulling us back to self-trust, intuition, and knowing who we really are. We’re so glad you’re on this ride with us.

Want to learn more about Human Design? Start here:

In this episode, we offer an excerpt on Channel 35-36 from our new Gates and Channel Deep Dive Course:

Gates + Channel Course:

We’ve spent months creating our epic Gates and Channels class—and it’s finally here! If you’ve struggled to find clear, practical insights on Human Design Gates and Channels, this course is exactly what you’ve been looking for.

Built from hundreds of readings and hours of teaching, this course brings the system to life with real-world examples and easy-to-understand explanations. Gates and Channels add a rich layer of detail to your chart, but most online resources barely go beyond the basics.

We made the Gates + Channels Deep Dive Course to help you interpret these energies with clarity and confidence. Now available on-demand for $275, it includes all 64 gates and 36 channels, with over 17 hours of videos. Whether for personal growth or professional reading, this course is a game-changer.

Check it out HERE!

Channel 35-36: Channel of Transitoriness:

In this episode, we dive into Channel 35-36, The Channel of Transitoriness, an energy driven by the pursuit of new experiences, change, and emotional depth. As a natural "jack of all trades," you’re led by the heart, constantly seeking growth and adventure.

This channel thrives on emotional waves—pushing forward for something better yet sometimes facing disappointment. Over time, these experiences bring wisdom, allowing you to share deep emotional truths with the collective. Your gift is expressing the highs and lows of life, transforming personal experiences into powerful stories that inspire others.

Want to learn more about Human Design? Start here:

• Get your ⁠free chart⁠

• Check out our free resources on ⁠YouTube⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠

• Purchase a 65+ page instantly downloadable, personalized ⁠Guidebook⁠

• ⁠Book a reading⁠ with Nadia or with Sam 

• Study Human Design with us through a deep dive course, Human Design Training (HDT): https://www.moonrisecommunity.com/humandesigntraining 

• Dive into our Gates and Channels course: https://www.moonrisecommunity.com/humandesigntraining-1 

In this episode, we offer an excerpt on Gate 42 from our new Gates and Channel Deep Dive Course:

Gates + Channel Course:

We’ve spent months creating our epic Gates and Channels class—and it’s finally here! If you’ve struggled to find clear, practical insights on Human Design Gates and Channels, this course is exactly what you’ve been looking for.

Built from hundreds of readings and hours of teaching, this course brings the system to life with real-world examples and easy-to-understand explanations. Gates and Channels add a rich layer of detail to your chart, but most online resources barely go beyond the basics.

We made the Gates + Channels Deep Dive Course to help you interpret these energies with clarity and confidence. Now available on-demand for $275, it includes all 64 gates and 36 channels, with over 17 hours of videos. Whether for personal growth or professional reading, this course is a game-changer.

Check it out HERE!

Gate 42: Gate of Growth

In this episode, we take a deep dive into Gate 42, The Gate of Growth, an energy that is all about expansion, evolution, and seeing things through to completion. This gate carries the drive to fully experience the cycles of life—embracing beginnings, navigating challenges, and completing what was started. It’s a powerful force for transformation, encouraging us to learn and grow from every experience.

Tune in as we explore how Gate 42 influences personal and collective growth, what it means to have it defined in your chart, and how to work with its energy—whether you have this gate or are simply experiencing its influence in your life.

Let us know what resonates, and be sure to check out our Gates + Channels Deep Dive Course for even more insights! In addition to our Gate and Channels Deep Dive, we also offer a self-paced Human Design Training (HDT), with over 40 hours of lectures to facilitate deep study of this system.

Want to learn more about Human Design? Start here:

• Get your ⁠free chart⁠

• Check out our free resources on ⁠YouTube⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠

• Purchase a 65+ page instantly downloadable, personalized ⁠Guidebook⁠

• ⁠Book a reading⁠ with Nadia or with Sam 

• Study Human Design with us through a deep dive course, Human Design Training (HDT): https://www.moonrisecommunity.com/humandesigntraining 

• Dive into our Gates and Channels course: https://www.moonrisecommunity.com/humandesigntraining-1 

In this episode, we offer an excerpt on Gate 59 from our new Gates and Channel Deep Dive Course:

Gates + Channel Course:

We’ve spent months creating our epic Gates and Channels class—and it’s finally here! If you’ve struggled to find clear, practical insights on Human Design Gates and Channels, this course is exactly what you’ve been looking for.

Built from hundreds of readings and hours of teaching, this course brings the system to life with real-world examples and easy-to-understand explanations. Gates and Channels add a rich layer of detail to your chart, but most online resources barely go beyond the basics.

We made the Gates + Channels Deep Dive Course to help you interpret these energies with clarity and confidence. Now available on-demand for $275, it includes all 64 gates and 36 channels, with over 17 hours of videos. Whether for personal growth or professional reading, this course is a game-changer.

Check it out HERE!

Gate 59: Gate of Intimacy/Sexuality

In this episode, we offer an excerpt from our course. We take a deep dive into Gate 59, referred to as the Gate of Intimacy of the Gate of Sexuality, a powerful energy that dissolves barriers and fosters deep, meaningful connections. This gate carries the drive to break through walls—both emotional and physical—allowing for true openness and vulnerability. It plays a vital role in relationships, creativity, and even business, as it encourages transparency and deep trust between individuals.

Tune in as we explore the purpose and power of Gate 59, how it manifests in different charts, and how you can embrace its energy in your own life. Whether you have this gate defined or not, understanding it can help you navigate intimacy, connection, and collaboration with greater awareness.

Want to learn more about Human Design? Start here:

• Get your ⁠free chart⁠

• Check out our free resources on ⁠YouTube⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠

• Purchase a 65+ page instantly downloadable, personalized ⁠Guidebook⁠

• ⁠Book a reading⁠ with Nadia or with Sam 

• Study Human Design with us through a deep dive course, Human Design Training (HDT): https://www.moonrisecommunity.com/humandesigntraining 

• Dive into our Gates and Channels course: https://www.moonrisecommunity.com/humandesigntraining-1 

The spleen center in your Human Design chart is like an internal alarm system, helping you deduce what and who is safe for you and your body. It communicates through intuitive knowing, fear, and anxiety. 

In this episode, Sam and Nadia explore what the spleen center is, how it functions when it is defined (colored in) or undefined/open (white), and the gifts of definition. 

Nadia and Sam discuss anxiety, intuition, co-dependent patterns associated with the open spleen, and health in the physical system.

Want to learn more about Human Design? Start here:

The heart center, also called the ego center, in your Human Design chart is connected to ambition, willpower, drive, and self-worth. 

In this episode, Sam and Nadia explain what the heart center is and what it looks like when it is defined versus undefined or open.

They explore ways to feel empowered with your sense of self worth and ambition, depending on your definition. They discuss challenges with building self-worth, ambition, and drive, and how you can build a sustainable and healthy relationship with your self-worth and sense of ambition. 

Want to learn more about Human Design? Start here:

The G-Center is the most mystical center of the nine centers in the Human Design bodygraph chart. It is the center focused on direction, identity, and love.

In this episode, Nadia and Sam explain what the G-Center is and how this center appears when it is defined or undefined. (Grab your free chart here if you don’t know whether you have a defined or undefined G-Center.) 

We discuss how you might relate to feeling connected to your direction, how you express your identity, and how you connect with love. 

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Want to learn more about Human Design? Start here:

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Come on in and join Nadia and Sam for a chat. Sam and Nadia talk all the time, and for today’s episode, are bringing you in to their spiritual chats. 

They share about what is inspiring them right now - spiritually and otherwise. They discuss code switching with friends and in dating, pursuing the dharmic path, being discerning with time, Taylor Swift, The Artist’s Way and creative path, tarot, vision boarding, non-spiritual hobbies, poetry, and ayahuasca. 

The Bon Sequitur Tarot Deck is available for purchase here. It’s incredible. 

JOIN HUMAN DESIGN TRAINING! The program begins September 4! This will be our last live training until 2026, if ever. Join us!! Learn more here! 

Want to learn more about Human Design? Start here:

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Website: www.moonrisecommunity.com

Editing: Paul Schuler, Crutch Phrase Studio

Photography: Anna Kurat, https://annakurat.com/

Let’s dive deep into emotional waters. In this episode, Nadia and Sam talk about the solar plexus center - the center that governs emotions, the emotional authority, and emotional health for all people. Nadia and Sam model navigating big emotions in real time, as Nadia shares openly about her pregnancy loss experience and what she learned about emotional processing through that loss.

Nadia and Sam talk about:

JOIN HUMAN DESIGN TRAINING! $250 off on Early Bird ends AUGUST 1! The program begins September 4! This will be our last live training until 2026, if ever. Join us!! Learn more here! 

Want to learn more about Human Design? Start here:

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Website: www.moonrisecommunity.com

Editing: Paul Schuler, Crutch Phrase Studio

Photography: Anna Kurat, https://annakurat.com/