Unfolding: Audio Letters from the Middle of Becoming

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...

In this deeply personal episode, I talk about transitions—why they’re so hard, how they can be beautiful, and what I’ve learned about myself (and my clients) in the messy middle. From leaving a nearly 20-year career in libraries to becoming a full-time coach and CEO of my business, this season has been full of big endings and uncertain beginnings. But as I’m learning, not all endings are about let...

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.  Get your Parenting Roadmap at ericavoell.c...

In this episode of Unfolding, I explore how understanding your human design can enhance family relationships and parenting. Working with women in midlife, I emphasize the importance of recognizing and honoring the unique energies that each family member possesses. I share personal anecdotes about my daughter and sister to illustrate the practical applications of human design in family dynamics. I...

“What if your Human Design type isn’t a label—but a permission slip?” In this episode of Unfolding , I talk about type, parenting, burnout, and why I’ll never ask “What do you do?” the same way again. Learn more about your Human Design at: ericavoell.com/confidence Website: ericavoell.com

Today, I’m sharing the real story behind my struggle with burnout –how I got there, what cracked me wide open, and how Human Design and how boundaries helped me heal. If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin, stuck saying yes when you wanted to say no, or wondered if it’s safe to slow down… this episode is for you. I’ll also share how learning to trust myself (and my design) became the foundation fo...

Remember that show What Not to Wear ? Well… I used to do the coaching equivalent: try to give people their entire Human Design chart in one session. But what I’ve learned—through coaching, practice, and my own design—is that real transformation doesn’t come from a firehose of info. It comes from the right insight at the right time. In this episode, I’m sharing why I’ve restructured how I work with...

Spring is here, and with it comes the urge to bloom big and move fast. But what if your roots aren’t ready? In this first episode of Unfolding: Audio Letters from the Middle of Becoming , I’m talking about what it means to slow down, ground yourself, and root deeply—especially when the world feels buzzy, wobbly, and like your brain has 47 tabs open. We’ll explore: 🌿 What spring energy stirs up (a...