Practical Magic

Ever feel like you know what’s not working, but the thought of changing feels terrifying? Like you’re in the messy middle — stuck between the old way that’s no longer working and the new way that feels too vulnerable to trust?

You’re not alone. ✨

In this episode, I’m diving into 5 sneaky signs of resistance that perfectionism often disguises:

• Rules → Clinging to formulas and “shoulds,” hoping they’ll guarantee results.
• Past Self → Beating yourself up for not doing it sooner, or fearing starting over.
• Forced Action → Hustling to control outcomes instead of trusting alignment.
• Judgment → Worrying what others will think if you pivot or slow down.
• Potential → Staying in overwhelm, indecision, or procrastination to avoid failure.

I share real stories — from dieting rules that never worked, to the fear of asking for support, to clients stuck in confusion — to show you how these patterns show up again and again in both life and business.

💡 Here’s the reframe: these aren’t failures. They’re invitations. And when you shift them, you create space for ease, flow, and alignment to lead the way.

• Why resisting change is tied to perfectionism + self-protection
• How to spot the 5 most common ways resistance shows up
• Simple shifts to reframe fear into possibility
• Why you’re never “too late” — you’re always right on time

These patterns don’t disappear after one aha moment. They keep showing up, especially in business where your livelihood and passion collide.

That’s why I created the Energetic Business Collective (EBC) — a group program where we use Human Design as a map to navigate the messy middle together. Inside, you’ll learn how to:

• Spot and reframe perfectionism in real time
• Build a business that works with your energy (not against it)
• Feel safe doing things differently with a community that gets it

Enrollment closes on Monday, September 22.

A perfect turning point to step into your next chapter.

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💫 New to Human Design? Start Here:

Pull your free Human Design chart and start receiving the Human Design Quick Start Email Series to help you understand your energy and decision-making style.

Explore the Quick Start Guide on the blog - You'll start with your Energy Type and follow along through Authority, Profile, and Centers — all broken down clearly and practically.

🎧 Listen to the Chart Basics episodes:

• Ep 2: The 5 Energy Types That Could Transform Your Life (And How to Find Yours)
• Ep 7: Stop Second-Guessing: Your Practical Roadmap to Confident Decisions Using Human Design
• Ep 6: The Shortcut to Your Purpose: Embody Your Personality Profile
• Ep 8: Human Design Centers & How to Work with Your Definition

Want 20% off any single session reading?? Leave us a 5 start rating and review to receive a special thank you 20% off! Just send a screenshot of your rating and review to [email protected] and I'll respond back with your discount code

Say hey 👋 on Instagram @Nicole.guena

Website: NicoleGuena.com

Ready to find out if you have these gates and shift these shadows into strengths?

In this episode, I’m sharing five Human Design shadows that entrepreneurs often bump up against. These patterns can keep you stuck in hustle, doubt, or burnout — but they’re also the exact keys to unlocking more flow, freedom, and alignment in your business.

You’ll hear stories, real-life examples, and the deeper energetic shifts that help you step out of the cage you’ve created for yourself and finally run your business in a way that feels like you.

👉 This is exactly the kind of work we explore inside the Energetic Business Collective — where you’ll learn to apply your design to your business so it actually supports your energy, not drains it.

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💫 New to Human Design? Start Here:

Pull your free Human Design chart and start receiving the Human Design Quick Start Email Series to help you understand your energy and decision-making style.

Explore the Quick Start Guide on the blog - You'll start with your Energy Type and follow along through Authority, Profile, and Centers — all broken down clearly and practically.

🎧 Listen to the Chart Basics episodes:

• Ep 2: The 5 Energy Types That Could Transform Your Life (And How to Find Yours)
• Ep 7: Stop Second-Guessing: Your Practical Roadmap to Confident Decisions Using Human Design
• Ep 6: The Shortcut to Your Purpose: Embody Your Personality Profile
• Ep 8: Human Design Centers & How to Work with Your Definition

Want 20% off any single session reading?? Leave us a 5 start rating and review to receive a special thank you 20% off! Just send a screenshot of your rating and review to [email protected] and I'll respond back with your discount code

Say hey 👋 on Instagram @Nicole.guena

Website: NicoleGuena.com

Do you ever feel like you’re running faster and faster but not actually getting anywhere?

Like you’re doing all the things, checking all the boxes, pushing harder… and still not feeling satisfied?

That’s the hamster wheel so many of us get stuck on — and Human Design gives us a way off.

In this episode, I’m sharing how to shift out of the pressure of hustle and back into alignment with your natural energy. We’ll explore:

• Why hustle culture is keeping you stuck
• The role of your Human Design Type + Strategy (and how to actually use them)
• What your internal compass looks like when you’re aligned vs. misaligned
• How to recognize the signs your body is giving you — and trust them
• Why slowing down is actually the first step to moving forward with clarity, energy, and confidence

Whether it’s in your career, relationships, business, or daily life — these patterns show up everywhere. And the more you practice working with your design, the more you’ll find that ease, trust, and even joy are available.

If you're ready to get off the hamster wheel in business - check out Energetic Business Collective. 🧨 Burn the rulebook and build a business that feels like you.

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💫 New to Human Design? Start Here:

Pull your free Human Design chart and start receiving the Human Design Quick Start Email Series to help you understand your energy and decision-making style.

Explore the Quick Start Guide on the blog - You'll start with your Energy Type and follow along through Authority, Profile, and Centers — all broken down clearly and practically.

🎧 Listen to the Chart Basics episodes:

• Ep 2: The 5 Energy Types That Could Transform Your Life (And How to Find Yours)
• Ep 7: Stop Second-Guessing: Your Practical Roadmap to Confident Decisions Using Human Design
• Ep 6: The Shortcut to Your Purpose: Embody Your Personality Profile
• Ep 8: Human Design Centers & How to Work with Your Definition

Want 20% off any single session reading?? Leave us a 5 start rating and review to receive a special thank you 20% off! Just send a screenshot of your rating and review to [email protected] and I'll respond back with your discount code

Say hey 👋 on Instagram @Nicole.guena

Website: NicoleGuena.com

In this episode, I’m joined by the radiant Alexandra Shelly — a modern medium, intuitive mentor, Reiki healer, and death doula — for a heart-opening and soul-stirring conversation.

Alex shares how she transitioned from agency copywriter to full-time intuitive practitioner, and how the death of her uncle initiated her powerful calling to become a death doula. We talk about what it means to work with spirit in a grounded, ethical way — and why death, grief, and big emotions aren’t things to be feared, but sacred portals for transformation.

This one is raw, wise, and surprisingly joyful.

We cover:

• Alex’s first intuitive experiences — and the moment she knew she was a medium
• What being a death doula really means (and why it supports the living too)
• How to feel safe in your body when you’re processing deep emotion
• Sex magic, embodiment, and feeling your full range without shame
• Why radical compassion literally rewires your brain and unlocks your intuition
• How Alex weaves mediumship, Reiki, and mentorship into powerful healing containers
• The truth about “bad energy” and why spiritual sovereignty matters

Connect with Alex:

• Website: themodernmedium.com
• Instagram: @themodernmedium_

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💫 New to Human Design? Start Here:

Pull your free Human Design chart and start receiving the Human Design Quick Start Email Series to help you understand your energy and decision-making style.

Explore the Quick Start Guide on the blog - You'll start with your Energy Type and follow along through Authority, Profile, and Centers — all broken down clearly and practically.

🎧 Listen to the Chart Basics episodes:

• Ep 2: The 5 Energy Types That Could Transform Your Life (And How to Find Yours)
• Ep 7: Stop Second-Guessing: Your Practical Roadmap to Confident Decisions Using Human Design
• Ep 6: The Shortcut to Your Purpose: Embody Your Personality Profile
• Ep 8: Human Design Centers & How to Work with Your Definition

Want 20% off any single session reading?? Leave us a 5 start rating and review to receive a special thank you 20% off! Just send a screenshot of your rating and review to [email protected] and I'll respond back with your discount code

Say hey 👋 on Instagram @Nicole.guena

Website: NicoleGuena.com

In this special episode, I'm sharing a recent conversation I had on the High Vibe Divorce Podcast — because it's one of the best examples of how deeply validating and practical Human Design can be when you're going through a big life transition.

We covered everything from the basics of the 5 Human Design Types and Strategy to emotional waves, willpower and how to know if you’re off track.

Whether you're new to Human Design or you just need a reminder that there's nothing wrong with you, this is your episode.

We talk about:

• What Human Design actually is (and what it’s not)
• Why your energy Type is the first place to start
• The emotions that show up when you’re off track — and how to course-correct
• Why so many of us are conditioned to believe our natural way of being is “wrong”
• How the emotional center and willpower center impact your relationships and decisions
• The six Profile Lines — and how they reflect your role, gifts, and learning style
• How Human Design gave Melissa the clarity to leave a career, start a business, and feel more like herself than ever

🎧 If you've ever doubted yourself, felt "too much," or wondered if you're doing life wrong — Human Design might be the giant permission slip you've been waiting for.

Connect with Melissa:

• Instagram: @highvibedivorce
• Podcast: High Vibe Divorce
• Website HighVibeMediation.com
• Melissa's on the Practical Magic Podcast: 10. The Transformative Power of Grief: Facing Struggle Head-On with Melissa Farag

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💫 New to Human Design? Start Here:

Pull your free Human Design chart and start receiving the Human Design Quick Start Email Series to help you understand your energy and decision-making style.

Explore the Quick Start Guide on the blog - You'll start with your Energy Type and follow along through Authority, Profile, and Centers — all broken down clearly and practically.

🎧 Listen to the Chart Basics episodes:

• Ep 2: The 5 Energy Types That Could Transform Your Life (And How to Find Yours)
• Ep 7: Stop Second-Guessing: Your Practical Roadmap to Confident Decisions Using Human Design
• Ep 6: The Shortcut to Your Purpose: Embody Your Personality Profile
• Ep 8: Human Design Centers & How to Work with Your Definition

Want 20% off any single session reading?? Leave us a 5 start rating and review to receive a special thank you 20% off! Just send a screenshot of your rating and review to [email protected] and I'll respond back with your discount code

Say hey 👋 on Instagram @Nicole.guena

Website: NicoleGuena.com

Today I’m joined by Scarlett, Reiki Master, 5/1 Manifestor, and creator of Astral Reiki—a unique form of energy healing that blends traditional Reiki with astral projection.

Scarlett shares how her journey from chronic inflammation and emotional burnout led her to develop this powerful modality—and how it’s helped her clients access deeper healing, clarity, and intuitive connection.

We talk about:

• ✨ What Reiki actually is (and why it works—even if science can’t explain it)
• ✨ Scarlett’s journey as a Manifestor healing suppressed anger through energy work
• ✨ How Astral Reiki helps regulate the nervous system and clear emotional blocks
• ✨ Why traditional talk therapy alone might not be enough to truly heal
• ✨ How Human Design shapes the way Scarlett tailors each session
• ✨ Grounding and energy-clearing tips you can use between sessions

Whether you’re deep in your personal growth journey—or just curious about energy healing and intuition—this episode is packed with wisdom, warmth, and real talk.

Connect with Scarlett:

• Website: https://yourabundantdesign.com/astral-reiki

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💫 New to Human Design? Start Here:

Pull your free Human Design chart and start receiving the Human Design Quick Start Email Series to help you understand your energy and decision-making style.

Explore the Quick Start Guide on the blog - You'll start with your Energy Type and follow along through Authority, Profile, and Centers — all broken down clearly and practically.

🎧 Listen to the Chart Basics episodes:

• Ep 2: The 5 Energy Types That Could Transform Your Life (And How to Find Yours)
• Ep 7: Stop Second-Guessing: Your Practical Roadmap to Confident Decisions Using Human Design
• Ep 6: The Shortcut to Your Purpose: Embody Your Personality Profile
• Ep 8: Human Design Centers & How to Work with Your Definition

Want 20% off any single session reading?? Leave us a 5 start rating and review to receive a special thank you 20% off! Just send a screenshot of your rating and review to [email protected] and I'll respond back with your discount code

Say hey 👋 on Instagram @Nicole.guena

Website: NicoleGuena.com

Today I’m joined by Erin Thobias, an intuitive marketing strategist and 4/6 Emotional Projector in Human Design.

Erin shares how her journey from corporate marketing to entrepreneurship led her to discover the power of Human Design in business—and how it completely changed the way she works and supports clients.

We talk about:

• ✨ Why your unique voice is your most powerful marketing tool
• ✨ How Projectors (and all Types) can avoid burnout in business
• ✨ Using Human Design to create a marketing plan that actually feels good
• ✨ The difference between intuition and data—and why you need both
• ✨ Simple practices Erin uses to stay grounded and aligned daily

Whether you’re an entrepreneur feeling stuck in your marketing—or simply curious how Human Design can help you show up with more clarity and confidence—this episode is packed with practical wisdom and soulful insights.

Connect with Erin:

• Website: https://www.erinthobias.com/
• Instagram: @erinthobias

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💫 New to Human Design? Start Here:

Pull your free Human Design chart and start receiving the Human Design Quick Start Email Series to help you understand your energy and decision-making style.

Explore the Quick Start Guide on the blog - You'll start with your Energy Type and follow along through Authority, Profile, and Centers — all broken down clearly and practically.

🎧 Listen to the Chart Basics episodes:

• Ep 2: The 5 Energy Types That Could Transform Your Life (And How to Find Yours)
• Ep 7: Stop Second-Guessing: Your Practical Roadmap to Confident Decisions Using Human Design
• Ep 6: The Shortcut to Your Purpose: Embody Your Personality Profile
• Ep 8: Human Design Centers & How to Work with Your Definition

Want 20% off any single session reading?? Leave us a 5 start rating and review to receive a special thank you 20% off! Just send a screenshot of your rating and review to [email protected] and I'll respond back with your discount code

Say hey 👋 on Instagram @Nicole.guena

Website: NicoleGuena.com

Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs happen when you give yourself permission to pause.

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s been unfolding behind the scenes these past six weeks—and how slowing down changed everything for me.

We’ll dive into:

• Why slowing down might be the most productive thing you ever do (even if it terrifies you)
• The real reason your mind wants to figure everything out ASAP—and why that’s keeping you stuck
• How I’ve been redefining success through my own “bare minimum” season
• The surprising gifts of reading Human Design charts on the fly—and how it revealed my true superpower
• Why I’m finally claiming the title of Intuitive Human Design Coach
• My simple 3-step framework for making Human Design practical in your life, business, and relationships
• And how Human Design can help you unlock the cage you didn’t even know you were trapped in

Links to Mentions in Ep:

• Second Degree Society
• Mystic Rebel Oracle Deck is sold out :(

💫 New to Human Design? Start Here:

Pull your free Human Design chart and start receiving the Human Design Quick Start Email Series to help you understand your energy and decision-making style.

Explore the Quick Start Guide on the blog - You'll start with your Energy Type and follow along through Authority, Profile, and Centers — all broken down clearly and practically.

🎧 Listen to the Chart Basics episodes:

• Ep 2: The 5 Energy Types That Could Transform Your Life (And How to Find Yours)
• Ep 7: Stop Second-Guessing: Your Practical Roadmap to Confident Decisions Using Human Design
• Ep 6: The Shortcut to Your Purpose: Embody Your Personality Profile
• Ep 8: Human Design Centers & How to Work with Your Definition

Want 20% off any single session reading?? Leave us a 5 start rating and review to receive a special thank you 20% off! Just send a screenshot of your rating and review to [email protected] and I'll respond back with your discount code

Say hey 👋 on Instagram @Nicole.guena

Website: NicoleGuena.com

This is not a polished, step-by-step business episode.

This is me — in the messy middle, sharing what I wish someone had told me when I was stuck trying to do business the "right" way.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why traditional strategies aren’t working anymore (and never really did for most of us)
• How Human Design provides the most personalized roadmap for your business and your life
• The real reason launches, layoffs, and pivots can feel like breakdowns (and how they might actually be breakthroughs)
• How we’ve been sold a lie about what works in business — and how to trust yourself instead
• The difference between obstacles you’re meant to overcome vs. signs you’re meant to shift direction
• Why community is essential when you’re doing business differently
• And how your authentic energy is your greatest business strategy

🔥 Ready to make money doing what you love by being fully, unapologetically YOU? Join the Energetic Business Collective. Details here! Enrollment closes 5.22

✨ Resources Mentioned:

• Ep 7: Stop Second-Guessing: Your Practical Roadmap to Confident Decisions Using Human Design
• Ep 15: The New Paradigm: Stop Trying to Get an A+ in a System That's Disappearing

💫 New to Human Design? Start Here:

Pull your free Human Design chart and start receiving the Human Design Quick Start Email Series to help you understand your energy and decision-making style.

Explore the Quick Start Guide on the blog - You'll start with your Energy Type and follow along through Authority, Profile, and Centers — all broken down clearly and practically.

🎧 Listen to the Chart Basics episodes:

• Ep 2: The 5 Energy Types That Could Transform Your Life (And How to Find Yours)
• Ep 7: Stop Second-Guessing: Your Practical Roadmap to Confident Decisions Using Human Design
• Ep 6: The Shortcut to Your Purpose: Embody Your Personality Profile
• Ep 8: Human Design Centers & How to Work with Your Definition

Want 20% off any single session reading?? Leave us a 5 start rating and review to receive a special thank you 20% off! Just send a screenshot of your rating and review to [email protected] and I'll respond back with your discount code

Say hey 👋 on Instagram @Nicole.guena

Website: NicoleGuena.com

Have you ever felt like you’re holding yourself back… and you’re not even sure why?

Maybe you censor yourself in certain rooms to keep the peace.

Keep things logical and reasonable to ensure you're doing it "right".

Or downplay your gifts and successes to stay relatable.

You’re likely carrying the Witch Wound — a deeply rooted, ancestral pattern passed down through centuries of conditioning, control, and fear.

✨ In this episode, we’re unpacking what the Witch Wound really is — and how it’s still shaping your voice, your power and your life today.

You’ll hear:

• What the Witch Wound is and how it still affects women today
• 7 core signs you might be carrying it — from perfectionism to people-pleasing
• How patriarchy distorted feminine wisdom (and even the word gossip)
• Why you're really so terrified of aging
• What it really means to reclaim your magic and stop feeling stuck

🔥 Ready to embrace your authentic power??

• Dive deeper into your Human Design? Book a reading here.
• Join the Energetic Business Collective. Details here!

✨ Resources Mentioned:

• Break the Good Girl Myth by Majo Molfino
• Hypnotherapist I HIGHLY recommend- Sheri @hypnoforhealing
• Magic Hour Podcast with Taylor Paige
• Ep 15: The New Paradigm: Stop Trying to Get an A+ in a System That's Disappearing

💫 New to Human Design? Start Here:

Pull your free Human Design chart and start receiving the Human Design Quick Start Email Series to help you understand your energy and decision-making style.

Explore the Quick Start Guide on the blog - You'll start with your Energy Type and follow along through Authority, Profile, and Centers — all broken down clearly and practically.

🎧 Listen to the Chart Basics episodes:

• Ep 2: The 5 Energy Types That Could Transform Your Life (And How to Find Yours)
• Ep 7: Stop Second-Guessing: Your Practical Roadmap to Confident Decisions Using Human Design
• Ep 6: The Shortcut to Your Purpose: Embody Your Personality Profile
• Ep 8: Human Design Centers & How to Work with Your Definition

Want 20% off any single session reading?? Leave us a 5 start rating and review to receive a special thank you 20% off! Just send a screenshot of your rating and review to [email protected] and I'll respond back with your discount code

Let's stay in touch!

Instagram: @Nicole.Guena

Website: NicoleGuena.com