Unfolding: Audio Letters from the Middle of Becoming

In this episode of Unfolding , I’m reintroducing myself to all the new listeners and my subscribers on Substack. I share what it really means to be a Decision Mentor and Inner-Trust Guide. Why I'm passionate about working with women in midlife, and how discovering my Human Design during burnout changed everything for me. Book your Life Patterns Review Follow me on Substack: https://substack.com/@e...

In this episode of Unfolding , I’m sharing a realization that hit me like a ton of bricks this week: I have Shiny Object Syndrome. I talk about realizing that when I was trying to create new things for clients, I was missing what actually works best. So I'm going back to the basics. I know I'm not the only one with Shiny Object Syndrome. So many of us fall into, reaching for the next bright, shiny...

What happens when we start outsourcing our decisions to AI? What does it cost us, when we've already spent a lifetime being questioned, second-guessed, and conditioned to override ourselves? In this episode, we explore the growing trend of using AI as a decision-making partner and why it’s not as helpful as it might seem. Outsourcing decisions disconnects us from our bodies, our relationships, and...

If you're ready to feel strong in your decisions, book your Clear Decision Audit. We are in the midst of a major era shift — collectively, personally, energetically. In this episode, I explore how Human Design, astrology, and even Chinese astrology all reflect the sense that something big is changing. I share how these global and generational cycles are happening alongside the cycles that happen i...

→ Register for the Decide by Design Masterclass on January 28th Much like in astrology, the planets – specifically the Sun and Earth – create background energetic frequencies in Human Design. In this episode, I share insights about the energies of the past few weeks and why January may have felt slow or unsettled. Energetically, it’s not a time for rushing ahead, it’s a time for exactly where we a...

Register for the Decide by Design Masterclass Decision fatigue is the side-effect of having to make too many decisions. We have so many choices and are bombarded with so much information. Decision fatigue leaves us feeling depleted and it also clutters our minds, making even simple decisions feel overwhelming. Because we’re so cluttered and we worry about making the “right choice.” Making another...

If you’re not feeling the pressure to "start your year off strong” or to get a jumpstart on your goals but you're not feeling it – this episode is for you. The rest of the world that tells us we need to hit the ground running on January 1. What if January is actually a time to pause, rest, and root down before we grow? If you're ready to feel strong in your decisions, book your Clear Decision Audi...

In the season of darkness near the Winter solstice, we notice the lack of light more than ever. What about your inner light? Is it glowing and are you a light for others? Or is it buried under expectations and burnout? Your brilliance has been there all along. If you feel disconnected or unsure of what lights you up anymore, this episode reminds you of your inner spark and why it's still there wai...

Do you actually know what you want — or have you been setting goals based on what you “should” want? In this episode, I’m sharing how I went from setting safe, realistic goals that felt good on paper… to dreaming bigger than I ever thought I could. We’re diving into how to connect with your future self , why most New Year’s resolutions fail, and how writing down your dreams activates the Reticular...

Embracing the Pause: Slowing Down for True Self-Connection In this episode we dive deep into the importance of slowing down and the concept of contraction as preparation for energetic expansion. I share my personal experiences and struggles with seasonal affective disorder, productivity pressures, and leaning into the need to pause. I also share about my transformative experience at a recent busin...

“How ironic that working on a workshop called What’s Actually Stopping You? would bring up so many of my own fears.” In this episode, I peel back the layers on fear. Not the kind that keeps you frozen on stage (though we talk about that too), but the quiet, persistent inner voice that shows up when you're right on the edge of your dreams. I share real-time insights from preparing for my upcoming w...

An Interview with Angela Lee Angela is a working mom of three with a full-time job in marketing and the host of This Is How She Does It, a podcast for working moms navigating the beautiful chaos of motherhood and careers. In this heartfelt conversation, Angela shares her burnout story, what it looked like to try and hold everything together during the pandemic, and how discovering Human Design hel...

In this special episode of Unfolding , I introduce the Rewrite the Rules: A Midlife Reboot bundle, powerful, free collection of 20 handpicked resources to support women who are ready to stop putting themselves last. I shares why I created the bundle, what makes midlife a turning point (not a crisis), and how my own story shaped my mission for this bundle. Plus, I highlight every contributor and ca...

We don’t talk enough about what it actually looks like to make a big life change. You see the polished highlight reel, but not the pivots, flops, and full-on "what-am-I-doing" days behind the scenes. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what the past five months have really been like since leaving my library career after 19 years to work for myself. From failed launches to surprising c...

In this episode, I invite you to pause and reflect on your own becoming. Inspired by a powerful meditation with Sarah Jenks, I share the moment she I connected with my past self — the one who was just starting, afraid of getting it wrong, and deeply craving something more. What began with lighting a candle became the spark that started it all. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unseen, or like you’re doin...

Overcommitment isn’t just a time issue — it’s a self-trust and worthiness issue. In this episode, I share how women, especially in midlife, find themselves stretched thin trying to be everything to everyone… and end up feeling invisible. We’ll talk about: The sneaky ways we abandon ourselves in the name of being "helpful" Why dropping a commitment isn’t failure, it's listening to your inner guidan...

Have you ever hesitated to spend money on yourself—but not even blinked when it came to your kids, your partner, or your work? In this episode of Unfolding , I’m diving into the worthiness wound —why it runs so deep, how it shows up in everyday choices, and what Human Design can reveal about the stories we carry about proving our value. From the pressure to be the “good one” to the resentment that...

"Expectations create a wall to hang all of my disappointments on." In this episode, Erica Voell explores how tightly held expectations can actually block the flow of what’s trying to come through. She shares how this pattern has shown up over and over in her life, most recently in her transition into full-time coaching. And how understanding her Human Design helped her release the need to prove, d...

What if the reason a productivity strategy didn’t work for you… wasn’t because you failed—but because it was never designed for your energy in the first place? In this episode, I explore the hidden trap of trying to follow advice, plans, and routines that don’t honor how you’re built to operate. Whether it’s the 5 AM club, viral business tips, or yet another self-help book, many popular strategies...

In this episode of Unfolding , Erica shares a personal shift around self-help books—and the deeper reason she had to stop reading them so often. If you’ve ever reached for a book hoping it would finally “fix” something inside you, this conversation will feel familiar. Erica explores the quiet harm of chasing the next strategy and what it looks like to trust your own energy instead. Learn more abou...

The real reason you're overcommitting—and how to stop. If your calendar’s full but your body feels like screaming, this episode is for you. This is a powerful reminder: saying yes when you mean no isn’t kindness—it’s self-abandonment. You’ll hear why so many women in midlife feel exhausted before they even show up, how your Human Design can guide clearer decisions, and how to reclaim your energy w...

Where do your ideas come from? When was the last time you had a sudden lack of inspiration? In this episode, I share why I'm feeling a lack of inspiration and where I may need to go to get that inspiration back. Website: ericavoell.com

If you’ve ever felt like you're doing all the things and still wondering why it feels so hard, this episode is for you… I’ve had the honor of working with women who felt overwhelmed, over-responsible, and like they were falling short no matter how much they gave. Today, I want to share a few of their stories—how they went from stuck in the ‘shoulds’ to clear, confident, and aligned with how they’r...

Have you ever traced a turning point in your life back to one decision? One small “yes” that set a whole new course in motion? In this episode, I take you on a walk back through time—from a yoga class on a farm, through a series of deeply personal decisions, friendships, spiritual nudges, and healing journeys. All the way back to one moment that, at the time, felt simple and small: attending a Uni...

In this Bonus episode, hear a sneak peak into the Parenting Roadmap companion private podcast. The Parenting Roadmap report and podcast are available for a limited time. The Roadmap and private podcast are all about helping you understand how you and your kid are wired, and how human design can bring more confidence and connection in your parenting.  Interview with Heather Wick , who is also...