8. When Rachel Met Val | Unpacking Our Upbringings, Core Experiences, and How We Met

10. Living In Your Season and Embracing Winter Rhythms

How are you spending your winter? In this episode, we explore the concept of "wintering" as a period of rest, reflection, and recovery to prepare for sustainable growth. We discuss the importance of listening to your body, setting energetic boundaries, and focusing on the positives of winter, such as coziness, hobbies, and quiet introspection. By letting go of limiting beliefs and decluttering your mind, body, and spirit, you can create space for creativity and action - even if you’re stuck indoors! Some key takeaways from this episode include: * Tune in to your inner voice and set boundaries. Learning to truly listen to your body and honor its needs is no small feat—it requires slowing down and practicing self-compassion. * Shift the focus from output to sustainability. Instead of measuring success by how much you accomplish, consider how you can recharge and build rhythms that support longevity.  * Explore your resistance to rest. If the idea of rest feels uncomfortable or even impossible, it might signal unresolved trauma that needs gentle exploration. Through practices like therapy, movement, or mindful reflection, you can begin to process these barriers and create space for genuine restoration. The Human Sessions podcast is a collaboration between Rachel Walt, Human Design Expert and Reiki Master, and Val Morini, Grief & Trauma Specialist and Energy Coach. On this podcast, we’ll explore how to handle lived experiences with tools like human design, mindfulness, reiki, and more. Make sure to check out our podcast on YouTube to leave us comments and questions! Connect With Us! * Join our Circle community [https://craftingood.circle.so/c/the-session-studio/] * YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMeAMWYL7lIlJ9DOEOFmQTg] * Rachel’s Website [https://craftingood.com/] * Rachel’s Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/wearecraftingood/] * Val’s Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thesessionseries/]

9. Following Helpful vs. Unhelpful Routines and Habits

All the new year chatter is around healthy vs. unhealthy habits, but what if we instead framed things as “helpful” or “unhelpful”? In this episode, we’re discussing the importance of personal rituals and routines, the influence of human design on these practices, and how sometimes the most healing thing you can do is cozy up on the couch with a comfort show and takeout. We talk through the importance of listening to your body, evaluating your needs, and making the decision that feels most helpful to your present and future self.  Some key takeaways from this episode include: * A significant theme we discuss is understanding the "why" behind our rituals. Are they for self-improvement, or driven by external pressures? Maintaining curiosity and openness allows you to explore options, from gym routines or reading non-fiction to walking in nature or watching a comfort show to wind down.  * Our routines and rituals are ever-evolving. Instead of chasing the “perfect” routine, allow your routines to be flexible based on what you need in that season, or even what you need on that specific day. * Even the most mundane rituals can provide some peace and meditative calm if we set the right environment for it. Try lighting your favorite calming candle, dimming the lights, and playing calming music while you do laundry or tidy your kitchen and notice how your mood changes. The Human Sessions podcast is a collaboration between Rachel Walt, Human Design Expert and Reiki Master, and Val Morini, Grief & Trauma Specialist and Energy Coach. On this podcast, we’ll explore how to handle lived experiences with tools like human design, mindfulness, reiki, and more. Make sure to check out our podcast on YouTube to leave us comments and questions! Connect With Us! * Join our Circle community [https://craftingood.circle.so/c/the-session-studio/] * YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMeAMWYL7lIlJ9DOEOFmQTg] * Rachel’s Website [https://craftingood.com/] * Rachel’s Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/wearecraftingood/] * Val’s Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thesessionseries/]

8. When Rachel Met Val | Unpacking Our Upbringings, Core Experiences, and How We Met

Have you ever met someone and it felt so serendipitous and right that you knew it was orchestrated by the universe? That’s how it felt when we met each other! But the decades leading up to that moment impacted just how magical that felt.  The episode delves into our personal backgrounds, cultural lenses, and how our professional paths intersected. We touch on the significance of childhood experiences, generational trauma, and the role of curiosity and intuition in personal growth and healing.  Resources mentioned: * Behind the Throne: [https://youtu.be/-u_NvOCmEiU?si=CYsA6jYulMglXaKf] Processing the 2024 Election Results Some key takeaways from this episode include: * Traveling to new places, or living in a different place than where you grew up, can be scary but transformative. Getting out of your comfort zone and exposing yourself to new ways of living, new people, and new routines is a huge opportunity for growth. * Generational trauma and cultural experiences absolutely have an impact on how we see the world and ourselves. It’s important to find practitioners that can help you work through that in order to break those patterns. * The words and messages you receive have physiological impacts. You might notice physical symptoms that can be explained or treated by deeply rooted trauma. The Human Sessions podcast is a collaboration between Rachel Walt, Human Design Expert and Reiki Master, and Val Morini, Grief & Trauma Specialist and Energy Coach. On this podcast, we’ll explore how to handle lived experiences with tools like human design, mindfulness, reiki, and more. Make sure to check out our podcast on YouTube to leave us comments and questions! Connect With Us! * Join our Circle community [https://craftingood.circle.so/c/the-session-studio/] * YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMeAMWYL7lIlJ9DOEOFmQTg] * Rachel’s Website [https://craftingood.com/] * Rachel’s Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/wearecraftingood/] * Val’s Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thesessionseries/]

7. Anti-Resolution, Personal Revolution | Using Human Design to Set Your Goals for the New Year

It’s the end of the year, which means it’s about that time when we’re bombarded with messages like “new year, new you,” and reflecting on what we did (and didn’t) accomplish. We’d like to propose an alternative strategy for goal setting: saying f*ck it to the capitalistic roots of resolutions and saying yes to setting goals for your authentic self. In this episode, we share how we use human design to set our own goals, and how we keep our humanity at the center of it all.  Resources mentioned: * To Be Magnetic [https://login.tobemagnetic.com/offers/B3A5LJU7/checkout] - Use affiliate code RACHEL6956 to support the podcast! Some key takeaways from this episode include: * A basic energetic principle is that creation needs structure. You can embrace January 1st as a fresh start and the beginning of a new rhythm, but you don’t need to sign up for achievement culture and perfectionism in the name of “new year, new me.” * Get honest about the “why” behind the goals you’re setting for the next year. Don’t stop at the first “why” - ask yourself again why that “why” is important to you, and why that reason is important, and so on. Get as deep as you can, and that core reason will be what sustains you. * Recognize where you’re stressing yourself out with self-imposed deadlines. As the year progresses and life brings challenges, consider what you can let go of if it doesn’t resonate with you anymore. The Human Sessions podcast is a collaboration between Rachel Walt, Human Design Expert and Reiki Master, and Val Morini, Grief & Trauma Specialist and Energy Coach. On this podcast, we’ll explore how to handle lived experiences with tools like human design, mindfulness, reiki, and more. Make sure to check out our podcast on YouTube to leave us comments and questions! Connect With Us! * Join our Circle community [https://craftingood.circle.so/c/the-session-studio/] * YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMeAMWYL7lIlJ9DOEOFmQTg] * Rachel’s Website [https://craftingood.com/] * Rachel’s Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/wearecraftingood/] * Val’s Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thesessionseries/]

6. Your Highest Self vs. Your Shadow Self | Human Design for Life’s Highs and Lows

Life is full of emotional ebbs and flows, so how do we remain our authentic selves through it all? In this episode, we delve into how human design can support you through life's highs and lows, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and meeting your core needs. We discuss different emotional signatures based on your human design profile, and strategies to enhance self-awareness, set boundaries, and foster healthy relationships.  Resources mentioned: * Get Your Free Human Design Chart [https://craftingood.com/pages/get-your-free-human-design-chart] Some key takeaways from this episode include: * Showing up as your 'best self' doesn't demand perfection. It's about intention versus reaction. This might mean pausing to meditate, spending time in nature, or simply acknowledging your current reactive state without judgment. * Understanding the human design types of those around you can help avoid taking conflicts personally, and encourage compassionate communication.  * The journey of self-discovery and alignment is ongoing. Every emotional struggle is an opportunity to reevaluate, realign, and move forward toward a more authentic existence.  The Human Sessions podcast is a collaboration between Rachel Walt, Human Design Expert and Reiki Master, and Val Morini, Grief & Trauma Specialist and Energy Coach. On this podcast, we’ll explore how to handle lived experiences with tools like human design, mindfulness, reiki, and more. Make sure to check out our podcast on YouTube to leave us comments and questions! Connect With Us! * Join our Circle community [https://craftingood.circle.so/c/the-session-studio/] * YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMeAMWYL7lIlJ9DOEOFmQTg] * Rachel’s Website [https://craftingood.com/] * Rachel’s Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/wearecraftingood/] * Val’s Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thesessionseries/]