Designed To Be Awake

Dr. Starchild Speaks: Part 3

Welcome Welcome to Part III of the Ways of Being series on Dr. Starchild Speaks. In this final episode, we complete the journey through the Zodiac, continuing to explore astrology not as identity or personality, but as lived ways of being that shape the human experience. Episode Summary This episode moves from the depths of Scorpio into Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces, tracing the soul’s path through transformation, meaning-making, responsibility, vision, surrender, and rest. Each sign is explored as a distinct posture toward life—one that any of us can inhabit at different moments, regardless of our birth chart. From Sagittarius’s hunger for experience, to Capricorn’s focus on building and legacy, Aquarius’s big-picture thinking and concern for humanity, and Pisces’s mystical surrender and integration, the episode completes the Zodiac cycle and reflects on how all twelve signs prepare us to begin again. Key Takeaways * Astrology describes phases of being, not fixed identities * Every sign offers a necessary contribution to the human journey * We all have access to every way of being, regardless of our chart * Later-life signs emphasize meaning, responsibility, vision, and surrender * Integration and rest are as essential as action and growth This episode closes the Ways of Being series with an invitation to honor every phase of your journey—and to meet each way of being, in yourself and others, with curiosity, respect, and compassion.

Dr. Starchild Speaks: Part 2

Welcome Welcome back to Dr. Starchild Speaks. In Part II, we continue exploring astrology as lived experience—not as labels, but as distinct ways of being that shape how we move through the world and relate to one another. Episode Summary This episode moves through the next four signs of the Zodiac—Leo, Virgo, Libra, and Scorpio—as stages in the soul’s ongoing journey. Beginning with Leo’s creative radiance and need to be seen, the conversation shifts into Virgo’s grounded discernment and devotion to preservation, Libra’s longing for meaningful partnership and harmony, and Scorpio’s descent into depth, challenge, and profound transformation. Through metaphor, storytelling, and reflection, these signs are presented as energies we all carry and can consciously access, regardless of our birth chart. Key Takeaways * Astrology offers archetypal ways of being, not fixed personality traits * Each sign builds on the wisdom of the ones before it * Understanding these energies helps us care for ourselves and relate to others with more compassion * Scorpio’s depth and intensity are not flaws, but gateways to transformation * We all have access to every sign’s gifts, when we need them Coming Up in Part III In the final episode of this three-part series, we complete the Zodiac journey with Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces, returning full circle to Aries. Together, these final signs explore meaning, responsibility, innovation, surrender, and transcendence—revealing how the wisdom of the entire wheel becomes available to us as lived, conscious choice.

Dr. Starchild Speaks: Part 1

Podcast Episode Description Dr. Starchild Speaks – Part 1 Welcome Welcome, beautiful listeners! In this opening episode of my Dr. Starchild Speaks astrology mini-series, I invite you into a deeply intuitive 4:15-a.m. download—an unexpected inner lecture from a teacher, guide, or inner astrologer who walked me through the zodiac in a way I’d never experienced before. This is the beginning of a three-part journey through all twelve signs, starting with the very first four. Episode Summary In this episode, I share how my love for astrology began—starting with a mysterious Linda Goodman book that appeared in my childhood bedroom—and how that early curiosity transformed into decades of exploration. I then bring you right into the vivid teaching that came through to me in the early morning hours: the soul standing at the center of twelve doorways, each doorway representing a different astrological way of being. This first installment explores Aries, Taurus, Gemini, and Cancer. I reflect on what I learned about each archetype, what we often misunderstand about them, and how each sign naturally flows into the next. Rather than seeing astrology as a set of personality boxes, I invite you to experience these signs from the inside out—as energies your soul may choose to inhabit, even temporarily, to learn, grow, and remember who you are. Key Takeaways * Astrology as a Soul Journey: I view each sign as a doorway the soul might step into, not a fixed identity or a label we’re stuck with. * Aries – I describe Aries as the brave initiator—courageous, resilient, and built for beginnings. Not selfish, but purposeful. * Taurus – To me, Taurus is the Garden of Eden—a place of safety, beauty, grounding, and homecoming. I share how Taurus energy can be a gift for souls recovering from past turmoil. * Gemini – I see Gemini as the butterfly who brings curiosity, playfulness, and connection. It’s the spark of movement after Taurus’s rooted stillness. * Cancer – Cancer feels like the protective shell that carries home wherever it goes—sensitive, nurturing, and designed to preserve life in the wilderness beyond the garden. * Compassion Through Archetypes: Understanding the signs helps me love people (and myself) as we are, rather than trying to change the fundamental way someone is built. * The Signs as a Story: I walk you through how these first four signs connect: the brave beginning of Aries, the grounding of Taurus, the curiosity of Gemini, and the emotional shelter of Cancer. * An Invitation to Reflect: I encourage you to notice when these energies show up in your life—within yourself or in the people you love—and consider how each one wants to be honored. Join me next time for Part 2, where I’ll continue the journey with Leo, Virgo, Libra, and Scorpio. Thanks so much for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the show on your favorite listening platform and leave a review—it really helps us reach more people. I appreciate you being here, and I look forward to connecting with you again soon.

Dr. Starchild Speaks: Trailer

This special bonus episode of Design to Be Awake serves as a closing punctuation mark to Season One and an introduction to a three-part astrology series titled Ways of Being. Rather than focusing on astrology as prediction or belief, this series approaches it as a living library of archetypes—patterns and ways of being that describe the human journey from birth to death. Whether or not you’re familiar with astrology, these episodes invite curiosity, reflection, and resonance. They are meant to be felt, explored, and enjoyed as a lens for understanding yourself and others. Thank you for listening, for being part of this season, and for bringing your presence to Design to Be Awake. Happy Holidays.

Episode 12: Humility

Welcome Hey everyone, it’s Mick. This episode is called “Humility,” and I’m diving into one of the most powerful ways to tell if you’re having a true awakening or just an ego experience. We’re talking about the difference between genuine humility and the ego’s sneaky tricks, plus what it really feels like in your body when you’re present and connected.   Episode Summary In this episode, I explore the paradox of awakening—how it’s both empowering and deeply humbling at the same time. I share my own journey with the ego, the push and pull between arrogance and insecurity, and how humility is the signpost that you’re on the right path. I get honest about the messiness of showing up, the temptation to perform enlightenment, and the beauty of surrendering into something greater than myself.   Key Takeaways * Humility is the true marker of authentic awakening—ego can fake enlightenment, but it can’t fake that feeling in your body * Awakening is paradoxical: you feel both your power and your helplessness * The ego tries to co-opt every experience, sometimes through arrogance, sometimes through insecurity * The only thing worse than arrogance is false humility—real humility has a distinct, grounding feeling * When you surrender into humility, you can offer your gifts without fear or performance Thanks so much for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the show on your favourite listening platform and leave a review—it really helps us reach more people. I appreciate you being here, and I look forward to connecting with you again soon.