Overview
The #1 Global Human Design Podcast for women ready to build success on their own terms.
Hosted by Human Design expert and business mentor Emma Dunwoody, this is where the personal growth conversation gets real. If you’ve outgrown the hustle, the formulas, and the pressure to keep proving yourself, this is your permission slip to lead, earn, and expand in alignment with how you’re actually designed.
Each week, Emma shares powerful solo episodes (think: unfiltered wisdom, grounded strategy, and spicy rants you didn’t know you needed) alongside guest interviews with brilliant minds leading the new paradigm of business, leadership, and success.
Inside, you’ll learn how to:
Use your Human Design to create consistent income and impact
Stop outsourcing your power and start making clear, embodied decisions
Build a business that moves with you, not one that drains you
Reclaim your energy, magnetism, and momentum (without overriding your nervous system)
Emma’s unique approach, Transformational Human Design™, blends HD, behavioral science, the Gene Keys, coaching, and real-life application so you don’t just learn your chart… you start living it.
This is where clarity replaces confusion, where alignment becomes your business strategy, and where success stops being something you chase, and starts becoming who you are.
Find Emma on Instagram @the_human_design_coach and her website at https://emmadunwoody.com
541 Episodes
In today's episode I am joined by Lindsey Simcik, co-host of the Almost 30 Podcast. Lindsey's story is one of the most honest accounts of what it actually looks like to trust the zigzag. From aspiring actress to SoulCycle instructor to launching a podcast on a closet floor with a $15 recorder, she and co-host Krista Williams built one of the most beloved female-led podcasts in the world by following their intuition before they even knew that's what they were doing. In this conversation, Linds...
Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2026
In today's episode I'm doing a weekly wrap, getting real about what's been a genuinely tough couple of weeks, and what I've been learning in the thick of it. This one gets personal. My eldest left for overseas, my youngest got hit with some hard news, our support person left, and my nervous system has been well and truly activated. But mixed in with all of that has been some real beauty too, walks to the lighthouse, tea ceremony, kinesiology with Zoe Bosco, and the most extraordinary women sh...
Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2026
In today's episode I am joined by astrologer Lauren Hansen and Human Design specialist Yvette Mayer for our monthly energy update, weaving astrology and Human Design to help you navigate what's coming. May brought it for all of us. We open with a real debrief on Uranus into Gemini, the Sagittarius full moon, and why the last two weeks hit so hard for so many people. Then we move into June. We cover the Venus-Jupiter conjunction on June 9th, the most expansive transit of the year and why it la...
Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2026
In today's episode I'm talking about money, AI, and why so many women still don't feel financially safe, even when they're earning well. I share what's been lighting me up this week: a fascinating conversation with Alex Zeck inside HDx on how we're sold health narratives that don't hold up to scrutiny, why I'm building female-led companies into my AI investing criteria, and what the Scott Galloway episode on Diary of a CEO got so right about the fear-mongering around AI. I also get real about...
Transcribed - Published: 25 May 2026
In today's episode I am joined by Carol Allen, Vedic astrologer and relationship astrology expert. Carol has spent over 35 years working with clients through the lens of Jyotish, the ancient Indian system of astrology. In this conversation we get into what Vedic astrology actually is, how it differs from Western astrology, and why it's been so deeply woven into Indian culture for thousands of years. We also explore what the chart can reveal about purpose, partnership, and timing and I get my ...
Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2026
In today's episode I'm trying something new. This is the first Weekly Wrap, a Monday episode where I share what I loved, what I'm learning, what's irritating me off, and what we're focusing on in HDx. It's an experiment, and I'd love your feedback on it. This week I cover my latest EMDR session and why it cracked something open that years of conscious effort hadn't. I share what I'm learning about investing and why I think every woman needs to get across this now. I talk about my three-week d...
Transcribed - Published: 18 May 2026
In today's episode I'm sharing a few things that have been on my mind this week. From Mother's Day reflections on single motherhood and the family unit I never thought I'd have, to what the Goop podcast sparked in me about AI and why I believe this is one of the greatest opportunities women have right now. To the recent UFO and UAP file releases from the US government also get a mention, because that space genuinely fascinates me. Plus what's been happening inside the HDx Telegram with ...
Transcribed - Published: 11 May 2026
In today's episode I am joined by Dr. Nicole LePera, psychologist, author, and creator of the Self-Healer movement and a 1/3 Emotional Generator. Nicole has built a global platform by sharing her personal and professional truth at the same time, and her Human Design makes complete sense of that. In this episode I walk through her chart live and we unpack how her design has shaped the way she uses her voice, does her work, and moves through the world. We cover her profile, her Incarnation Cros...
Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2026
In today's episode I share the story of how a decision made in the back of a van in Sri Lanka sent me and my team down a path I never saw coming. When Anthropic refused to sign the US government's data sharing agreement and OpenAI didn't, I knew we had to move. What started as getting off ChatGPT turned into something that has completely shifted the direction of my business. On the 25th of April, we launched Maggie 2.0 into beta, and the feedback has blown us away. But this episode isn't real...
Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2026
In today's episode I am joined by Yvette Mayer, our HD Transits Expert, and Lauren Hansen, our Resident Astrologer, for the May 2026 energy update. We review what April actually delivered in the transits, then get into the big one: Uranus moving into Gemini. This is an 84-year shift and Lauren breaks down what it means for all of us, where we've come from, and what's being activated now. Yvette covers the key Human Design transits for May, and Lauren walks us through the astrology dates to ha...
Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2026
This is The Visionary Breakthrough Sessions, a live, intimate coaching experience with members of my private HDx Collective. In each session, we decode the energetic patterns holding them back and unlock the identity shift required to lead, scale, and succeed in alignment with their Human Design. These sessions are by application only and exclusively available inside the HDx Collective. 👉🏼 Join The HDx Collective here to apply for your own breakthrough session: https://www.emmadunwoody....
Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2026
In today's episode I am joined by someone whose book changed my life and the lives of so many in my community, Anita Moorjani, author of Dying to Be Me and Sensitive is the New Strong. Anita shares her near-death experience, her remarkable cancer remission, and the message that changed everything: go back and live your life fearlessly. We talk about what it really means to create from love instead of fear, the power of sensitivity, and why being authentically yourself is the most potent thing...
Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2026
This is The Visionary Breakthrough Sessions, a live, intimate coaching experience with members of my private HDx Collective. In each session, we decode the energetic patterns holding them back and unlock the identity shift required to lead, scale, and succeed in alignment with their Human Design. These sessions are by application only and exclusively available inside the HDx Collective. 👉🏼 Join The HDx Collective here to apply for your own breakthrough session: https://www.emmadunwoody....
Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2026
In today's episode I am joined by the brilliant Dr. Melissa Sell, chiropractor and German New Medicine educator. Dr. Melissa breaks down the science behind German New Medicine and the idea that your symptoms aren't random. Every shock, every unresolved conflict, maps to a specific adaptation in your body. We get into why inflammation and chronic symptoms aren't your body failing you, how to identify the unconscious patterns keeping you stuck, and what it actually takes to resolve a conflict f...
Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2026
In today's episode I am joined by the incredible Yvette Mayer and our new Resident Astrologer, Lauren Hansen. This is a bonus episode for April because, frankly, April is too big a month to let pass without covering it properly. Lauren is joining us as a monthly presence alongside Yvette and me, and this episode is your introduction to her. We dive straight into the astrology of April, including the Saturn-Neptune conjunction at zero degrees Aries, an alignment that hasn't happened sinc...
Transcribed - Published: 13 April 2026
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Elise Loehnen for a powerful Human Design unpack that will completely reframe what it means to be a Manifesting Generator. We dive into the truth about being multi-passionate, why you’re not here to commit to just one thing, and how your energy is designed to move, evolve, and follow what lights you up. Elise shares her journey of navigating multiple paths, the tension between individuality and service, and how trusting your natural rhythm creates a car...
Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2026
In today’s episode, I’m joined by the one and only Yvette Mayer to break down the April 2026 transits and this month is big. Everything is moving forward with all planets direct, a huge surge of Aries fire, and a powerful push into new beginnings that actually require you to follow through. We unpack what this means for your identity, your business, and your relationship with power, from navigating rapid change and the rise of AI, to trusting your strategy and authority in a world full ...
Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2026
In today’s episode, I’m sharing a powerful shift in how I see business and why it has become one of my greatest teachers. This was sparked by a recent session where I was told that my relationship with my business is unlike anything they’ve seen, and it made me realise just how much this work has shaped who I am. We dive into moving from force to flow, why your business has its own consciousness, and how learning to collaborate with it instead of controlling it, changes everything. This...
Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2026
In today’s episode, I’m joined by one of my all time favourite human design people, the incredible Kim Gould to unpack the astrology of 2026 and what’s really unfolding as we move toward the much talked about 2027 shift. We explore the rare planetary alignments shaping this year, the deeper purpose behind the chaos, and why this isn’t just about a future event but a transformation already well underway. We dive into themes of identity, emotional clarity, and the move from hierarchy into...
Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2026
In today’s episode, I’m calling out a big misconception that’s keeping so many people stuck. Human Design isn’t the problem. You’re giving your power away. I was inspired to record this after seeing a piece titled “Human Design destroyed my life,” and it’s the perfect example of what happens when we treat these tools like rigid rule books instead of what they actually are. We dive into why your design is meant to empower you, not control you, and how stepping back into your own authority is w...
Transcribed - Published: 23 March 2026
In today’s episode, I’m joined by the incredible Jill Wintersteen, also known as Spirit Daughter, for a powerful conversation about astrology, intuition, and what it really means to live in alignment. We dive into Jill’s journey from studying neuroscience and consciousness to building Spirit Daughter into the global brand it is today, and the many dark nights of the soul that led her back to astrology, ritual, and her intuitive path. We explore the magic of working with the lunar cycles, how...
Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2026
In today’s episode, I’m diving into the hidden shift already happening as we move toward the new paradigm everyone talks about arriving in 2027. While so much focus is on what’s coming, I explore how the old paradigm of the Cross of Planning is evolving right now and why it has been such an important force in shaping our world. We unpack the rising themes of the feminine, the move from burnout into receivership, the power of reclaiming your focus, and the courage to step out of indiffer...
Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2026
In today’s episode, I’m unpacking the Human Design chart of the incredible Frank Elaridi. This conversation goes deep into purpose, surrender, and what it really means to trust your path. Frank shares his journey from mainstream media into the world of healing and spirituality, and together we explore how his design reflects the way he’s navigated life through intuition, patience, and profound inner knowing. We dive into the difference between tropical and sidereal Human Design charts, ...
Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2026
In today’s episode, I’m joined by the one and only Yvette Mayer to break down the March 2026 transits and what they mean in a moment where the world feels a little chaotic. With Mercury retrograde in the mix and powerful emotional energy moving through the collective, this month is asking us to slow down, question what’s true, and sharpen our discernment. We unpack what these energies mean for your nervous system, your relationships, and the way you respond to the noise around you. Expect rea...
Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2026
In today’s episode, I’m coming to you fresh from surf camp in Sri Lanka with reflections on slowing down, mastering your focus, and what real power looks like in this new era. Relearning to surf reminded me to go slow to go fast and stay in my own lane. I share the difference between being out of alignment and simply out of your comfort zone, why the nuance of your design matters, and why this season is about not scratching the itch when distractions, drama, or old patterns try to pull you of...
Transcribed - Published: 2 March 2026
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Meghan Swidler for a powerful conversation about why detoxification is the missing link in so many women’s health and leadership journeys. We explore the truth about burnout culture, the obsession with optimisation, and why you cannot heal in the same environment that made you sick. Meghan breaks down the five detox pathways in the body and why cleansing must come before biohacking, supplements, or performance upgrades. We talk about the cost of living in you...
Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2026
This is The Visionary Breakthrough Sessions, a live, intimate coaching experience with members of my private HDx Collective. In each session, we decode the energetic patterns holding them back and unlock the identity shift required to lead, scale, and succeed in alignment with their Human Design. These sessions are by application only and exclusively available inside the HDx Collective. 👉🏼 Join The HDx Collective here to apply for your own breakthrough session: https://www.emmadunwoody.com/co...
Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2026
In today’s episode, we unpack the Human Design of Amanda Gibby Peters, who is a Feng Shui expert, teacher inside the HDx Collective, and one of my favourite humans to learn from right now. This conversation goes far beyond fame and success. We dive into burnout, ambition, emotional authority, and what it really takes for a Projector to build something powerful without sacrificing herself in the process. We explore Amanda’s Cross of Obscuration and her deep drive to uncover truth, bring order ...
Transcribed - Published: 12 February 2026
In today’s episode, I dive into the foundational role vitality plays in magnetism. Whether it’s your business, relationships, or purpose, what you attract is directly linked to the energy you carry. We explore the real meaning of vitality through the lens of Human Design, and why aligning your physical, emotional, and energetic bodies is the secret to becoming magnetic. I walk you through a powerful frequency check-in, share the five key pillars that build true vitality, and reveal how your u...
Transcribed - Published: 8 February 2026
This is The Visionary Breakthrough Sessions, a live, intimate coaching experience with members of my private HDx Collective. In each session, we decode the energetic patterns holding them back and unlock the identity shift required to lead, scale, and succeed in alignment with their Human Design. These sessions are by application only and exclusively available inside the HDx Collective. 👉🏼 Join The HDx Collective here to apply for your own breakthrough session: https://www.emmadunwoody.com/co...
Transcribed - Published: 5 February 2026
In today’s episode, I’m joined by the one and only, Yvette Mayer to break down the February 2026 transits and this month is no joke. We’re officially in the shift, with the North Node moving into Aries, Mars hitting key gates, and the emotional wave rising for collective integration. We unpack what these energies mean for your identity, your nervous system, and your relationships. Expect practical insights, real talk about discomfort and transformation, and a powerful invitation to choose aut...
Transcribed - Published: 2 February 2026
In today’s episode, I’m joined by the hilarious and wise Debra Silverman, astrologer, psychotherapist, and straight-talking truth teller, to dive into the energy of 2026 and the revolution it’s already stirring. We unpack what Pluto in Aquarius really means for your soul, your relationships, and your nervous system, and how to work with the emotional waves that are rising collectively and personally. Debra breaks down the four elements in her signature style and shows us how to use astrology ...
Transcribed - Published: 29 January 2026
This is The Visionary Breakthrough Sessions, a live, intimate coaching experience with members of my private HDx Collective. In each session, we decode the energetic patterns holding them back and unlock the identity shift required to lead, scale, and succeed in alignment with their Human Design. These sessions are by application only and exclusively available inside the HDx Collective. 👉🏼 Join The HDx Collective here to apply for your own breakthrough session: https://www.emmadunwoody.com/co...
Transcribed - Published: 26 January 2026
In today’s episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Amy Babish for a deeply grounded and expansive conversation about healing at the root. Amy is a trauma therapist, somatic expert, and one of the few people I trust to talk about real, embodied transformation. We explore why most people stay stuck in loops of self-doubt, confusion or emotional shutdown (no matter how much mindset work they do) and how true change happens through the nervous system, not the mind. Amy shares her powerful approach t...
Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2026
In today’s episode, I’m calling time on the old paradigm of forcing, fixing, and micromanaging yourself into success. January 2026 isn’t just a new year, it’s the foundation year for the new paradigm. And that starts by raising your standards and upgrading your attitude. This isn’t about becoming a “new you.” It’s about remembering who you really are and refusing to compromise your truth. We’re not here to tolerate mediocrity anymore. We’re here to dream bigger, embody our design, and lead fr...
Transcribed - Published: 19 January 2026
In today’s episode, I’m joined by the legendary Gary Zukav for a heart-expanding conversation on authentic power, emotional awareness, and the rise of a new consciousness. Gary’s book The Seat of the Soul was one of the first I read as a new mother, and his work continues to ripple through my own teachings. This chat is deep, rich, and full of practical wisdom for navigating life from a place of love over fear. I trust you will get what you need from this episode, and make sure you come let m...
Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2026
This is The Visionary Breakthrough Sessions, a live, intimate coaching experience with members of my private HDx Collective. In each session, we decode the energetic patterns holding them back and unlock the identity shift required to lead, scale, and succeed in alignment with their Human Design. These sessions are by application only and exclusively available inside the HDx Collective. 👉🏼 Join The HDx Collective here to apply for your own breakthrough session: https://www.emmadunwoody.com/co...
Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2026
In today’s episode, I sit down with the amazing Jessica Baum, psychotherapist and author of Anxiously Attached and Safe, for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about how our early attachment patterns shape everything, our relationships, our sense of safety, and even how we show up as parents. Jessica brings a rare mix of clinical expertise and lived experience, making this a must-listen if you've ever felt stuck in the same patterns or wondered, "Can I really heal this?" We explore t...
Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2026
In today’s episode, I share a powerful download from our HDx 2026 Planning & Activation session and invite you to lead this year like the visionary you are. We’re not waiting for success anymore, we’re anchoring into it as the baseline. This episode walks you through why 2026 is the most pivotal year yet, how to lead with frequency instead of force, and the inner identity shift required to co-create the new paradigm. You’ll get three life-changing reflection questions, a heart-led exercis...
Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2026
In today’s episode, I’m joined by my soul sister Yvette Mayer to unpack the January 2026 transits and what they mean for your energy, identity, and evolution this year. We explore why 2026 kicks off with disruption, clarity, and the deep invitation to finally stop performing and start living as your true self. We talk about the pressure to be who you used to be, what to expect as the new global cycle edges closer, and how to use your chart to navigate emotional intensity, unexpected shifts, a...
Transcribed - Published: 1 January 2026
In today’s episode, I’m joined by my amazing COO and bestie, Taylor, for the much loved “Ask Me Anything” series, where I answer your top Human Design questions and give you the no-fluff, straight-talking support you’ve come to expect. We cover everything from the fear of stepping into your own business, to how to expand without hustling, the energetics of social media criticism, rewiring old identity patterns, and navigating relationships through the lens of Human Design and Gene Keys. I als...
Transcribed - Published: 29 December 2025
In today’s episode, I’m joined by the incredible Madi Murphy, cosmic hype woman, truth-teller, and founder of CosmicRX. We dive into what it really means to reclaim your power, say no to outdated conditioning, and playfully co-create with the universe. This conversation is packed with wisdom, laughter and unapologetic truth as we explore identity, astrology, self-trust and the freedom that comes from finally choosing yourself. If you’ve been feeling disconnected, disempowered, or just plain o...
Transcribed - Published: 25 December 2025
In today’s episode, I’m celebrating the 500th episode of the Human Design Podcast with a deep and powerful reflection. I guide you through two life-changing questions to help you honour who you’ve become over the last nine years and why that matters more than ever as we step into 2026. This isn’t just about closing out a year, it’s about closing out an entire identity cycle. I share my own journey, the silent battles we all fight, and why mastering your emotional state, frequency, and self-tr...
Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2025
This is The Visionary Breakthrough Sessions, a live, intimate coaching experience with members of my private HDx Collective. In each session, we decode the energetic patterns holding them back and unlock the identity shift required to lead, scale, and succeed in alignment with their Human Design. These sessions are by application only and exclusively available inside the HDx Collective. 👉🏼 Join The HDx Collective here to apply for your own breakthrough session: https://www.emmadunwoody.com/co...
Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2025
In today’s episode, I’m joined by the one and only Colette Baron-Reid for a raw and real conversation about surrendering control, setting strong energetic boundaries, and fully owning your truth. We explore what it really means to lead yourself from the inside out, even when it’s messy, uncertain, or wildly uncomfortable. Colette speaks from deep experience, sharing how she navigates relationships, self-leadership, and spiritual connection without bypassing the human stuff. If you’re ready to...
Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2025
In today’s episode, I’m guiding you through a powerful year-in-review session to help you mine the gold from 2025. This year has brought big endings, deep transformation, and the kind of emotional growth that only comes when you truly trust yourself. I’m sharing my personal lessons, from reclaiming power in my relationships to mastering my state and rewriting the stories that held me back. This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect and acknowledge just how far you’ve come because you’re ...
Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2025
This is The Visionary Breakthrough Sessions, a live, intimate coaching experience with members of my private HDx Collective. In each session, we decode the energetic patterns holding them back and unlock the identity shift required to lead, scale, and succeed in alignment with their Human Design. These sessions are by application only and exclusively available inside the HDx Collective. 👉🏼 Join The HDx Collective here to apply for your own breakthrough session: https://www.emmadunwoody.com/co...
Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025
In today’s episode, I’m joined by the incredible Yvette Mayer for a deep dive into the December 2025 transits and what they really mean for your emotional world, relationships and personal power. We unpack some massive energetic shifts coming your way, how to navigate deep emotional themes, and why this month might just be your invitation to stop hiding and start healing. This isn’t just another transit update. It’s a permission slip to feel it all, trust the process, and become more of who y...
Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2025
In today’s episode, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes magic of our first ever business retreat in the US and the truth about why so much of the business advice out there just doesn’t work anymore. You’ll hear what actually does work when you align strategy, AI and your Human Design to create offers, brands and content that feel like YOU. This is the new paradigm in real time: visionary women ditching hustle and perfectionism, using Maggie to build irresistible offers, finding clarity through ...
Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025
In today’s episode, I’m excited to be in-person with the incredible, Frank Elaridi for a deep and expansive conversation on what it truly means to live in alignment with your gifts. We talk about the impact of fame, what it’s like being seen by millions, and how his Human Design as a Projector with a 4/6 profile has helped him honour his energy and creative flow. Frank shares openly about his journey, his rituals, and the power of choosing authenticity over expectation. This one i...
Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025
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