Shayna Naus

Unlearning

A podcast dedicated to empowering you to confidently lead a wholesome, aligned, fulfilling life by unlearning years of societal pressures and finally getting back to living the life you deserve. Weekly episodes that are going to have you dropping the bullshit excuses and getting outta your own way! This is Unlearning.

Author

Shayna Naus

Category

Education

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 114: Breaking Into the New Year, Softly 07.01.2026

This episode is a gentle reset for the new year. We’re talking about regulation, alignment, and creating a life that feels organic, not forced. If you’re craving a more grounded way to move forward, this conversation is for you. Includes an invitation to my free live masterclass Regulated & Aligned, happening Thur Jan 29th at 7:30pm. Register for the free masterclass [ HERE ]

Ep 113: A Christmas Eve Pause 24.12.2025

This episode is a love note to you. On Christmas Eve, when emotions run high and expectations feel heavy, I wanted to offer a pause, not another lesson, not another thing to fix. In this episode, I share: • Gratitude for this community and the year we’ve shared • How to navigate the holidays if you’re feeling overwhelmed, lonely, or stretched thin • Gentle nervous system reminders for busy homes,...

Ep 112: Reflectors & Self-Sabotage: Navigating Identity, Sensitivity & the Wisdom of the Lunar Cycle 17.12.2025

Reflectors make up less than 1% of the population, and their sensitivity is their greatest gift. But when the world feels overwhelming, they fall into self-sabotage patterns like identity confusion, decision paralysis, emotional withdrawal, and settling for environments that drain them. In this episode, I break down: ✨ Why Reflectors struggle with self-trust ✨ How rushing decisions leads to burn...

Ep 111: Projectors & Self Sabotage: Why Over-Proving, Over-Working & Bitterness Aren’t Your Fault 10.12.2025

Projectors aren’t designed to keep up with the world’s pace, but most were conditioned to try. And the result? Burnout, resentment, emotional withdrawal, and a nervous system that’s constantly bracing for impact. In this episode, we explore: ✨ The real reason Projectors fall into self-sabotage ✨ Why over-proving and over-working feel like survival ✨ How childhood conditioning wires them away fr...

Ep 110: Generators & Self-Sabotage, Why Saying Yes Too Often Is Draining Your Life Force 03.12.2025

Generators make up the largest Human Design energy type, and their power is unmatched when they’re aligned. But when they override their sacral responses, they fall into patterns of burnout, resentment, and confusion. In this episode, I break down: ✨ The core self-sabotage patterns for Generators ✨ Why saying yes out of obligation drains them ✨ The difference between quiet and loud sacral excit...

Ep 109: Manifesting Generators & Self-Sabotage, Why You Move Fast, Quit Fast, and Crash Hard (and How to Break the Cycle) 26.11.2025

In this episode we continue our Human Design & Self-Sabotage mini-series with the energy type known for speed, creativity, multitasking, and magnetic life-force: Manifesting Generators . Inside, we explore: ✨ The MG patterns of quitting too early or staying too long ✨ Why MGs overcommit during energetic highs ✨ How skipping steps becomes sabotage ✨ The emotional patterns behind burnout and...

Ep 108: Manifestors & Self-Sabotage — Why You Pull Back, Shut Down, or Go Quiet (and How to Break the Cycle) 19.11.2025

We’re kicking off the Human Design & Self-Sabotage mini series by diving into Manifestors, the initiators, the fire-starters, the 9% of the population who are here to spark movements… yet often sabotage their own brilliance. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨ The real lived experience of Manifestors ✨ Why anger is actually your compass ✨ The top 5 sabotage patterns Manifestors fall into ✨ Ho...

Ep 107: Parenting by Design, How to Support Your Child’s Unique Energy Type 12.11.2025

Every child is wired differently, and understanding how their energy works might just change everything. In this episode of The Unlearning Podcast, I unpack how to parent through the lens of Human Design, with real-life examples and insights for every energy type (Manifestor, Generator, Manifesting Generator, Projector, Reflector). Learn how to support your child’s nervous system, confidence, and...

Ep 106: The Human Design Debrief : What We’ve Learned (and How to Actually Use It) 05.11.2025

We’re wrapping up the Human Design mini-series with a powerful debrief: what we’ve learned, how to actually use it, and why understanding your energy type changes everything. In this episode, we are bringing together the five energy types — Manifestor, Generator, MG, Projector, and Reflector, and explores how to move from theory to embodiment. Because Human Design isn’t about labels , it’s about l...

Ep 105: Reflectors: The Mirrors of Humanity 29.10.2025

Reflectors make up just 1% of the population, the rarest and most mysterious of all Human Design types. In this episode of The Unlearning Podcast, we explore what it means to live as a Reflector: the mirrors of humanity. Learn why their openness is both a gift and a challenge, how environment shapes their wellbeing, and how we can all embody the quiet, powerful wisdom they carry.

Ep 104: The Projector’s Path: The Power of Rest, Recognition, and Seeing Things Others Can’t 22.10.2025

In this episode, we’re exploring the world of the Projector, the visionaries, guides, and energy seers of the Human Design system. Whether you are a Projector or you love one, this conversation will give you a whole new level of understanding for how they’re meant to move through life, and why rest, recognition, and right invitations aren’t luxuries… they’re requirements. We’ll talk about how Proj...

Ep 103: Generators + Manifesting Generators : The Spark That Fuels the World 15.10.2025

This one’s for the Generators and Manifesting Generators. the world’s builders, doers, and multi-passionate creators. In this episode of The Unlearning Podcast, we dive into what it means to live by your sacral response, how to stop forcing energy that isn’t yours, and why satisfaction — not success — is your real north star. You’ll also hear personal stories about raising two Generator kids, one...

Ep 102: What Human Design Taught Me About Playing Small (and Why It Changes Everything)” 08.10.2025

Ever feel like you’re too much and not enough all at once? Like your energy doesn’t quite fit the mold everyone else seems to operate from? In this episode, I kick off a brand-new series exploring Human Design — starting with my own energy type: the Manifestor (which makes up roughly 9% of the population). I unpacks what Human Design actually is, where it came from, and how to find your own chart,...

Ep 101: 100 Episodes Later… Now What?! 01.10.2025

We hit 100 episodes… so now what?! 🎉 In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what 100 episodes of The Unlearning Podcast has taught me, and where we’re going next. From the messy behind-the-scenes to the big lessons, and a sneak peek at the new mini-series ideas I’m dreaming up, this one’s equal parts reflective and exciting. Because 100 isn’t the finish line, it’s just the warm-up! S...

Ep 100!!! 100 Lessons in Unlearning : What I’ve Discovered So Far 24.09.2025

100 episodes. 100 conversations about healing, growth, and unlearning the conditioning that keeps us stuck. In this milestone episode, I’m reflecting on the biggest lessons I’ve learned so far: ✨ Why your worth isn’t tied to productivity ✨ How nervous system regulation is the foundation for lasting change ✨ The power of rewriting the stories you tell yourself ✨ And why community is the real me...

Ep 99: The Many Roles We Play, And How to Carry Them With Ease 17.09.2025

We all wear so many hats: daughter, partner, parent, friend, employee, boss, caregiver… the list goes on. But when the roles start to pile up, they can feel heavy, overwhelming, and even suffocating. In this episode, I’ll show you how to create more fluidity and ease in the way you carry your roles. We’ll talk about why roles don’t define your worth, how to navigate clashes between them, and simpl...

Ep 98: Back-to-Routine Without Burning Out 10.09.2025

Feeling the September pressure? In this episode, I’m breaking down how to ease back into structure and routine without slipping into hustle mode, over-scheduling, or beating yourself up. We’ll talk about why nervous system regulation is the antidote to “September pressure,” how to untangle worth from productivity, and simple grounding rituals that actually stick. This episode is your calm, compass...

Ep 97: Why Doing Everything Right Still Leaves You Feeling Empty 03.09.2025

Have you ever felt like you did everything “right”, got the job, the relationship, the family, the achievements, and still felt the emptiness inside? In this episode, we dig into why chasing validation and perfectionism never truly fill us, how your nervous system and brain wiring play into it, and the tools to shift from performing to truly living. If you’ve ever wondered, ‘Why don’t I feel fulfi...

Ep 96:Making the Most of the Last Summer Days (When You Feel Like You’re Falling Behind) 27.08.2025

Ever feel like summer’s slipping away and you didn’t do enough? In this episode unedited, I’m breaking down why that “falling behind” feeling shows up, how social media + nervous system dysregulation feed it, and simple tools to savor the last days of summer without pressure. You don’t need to cram more in, you need a new way of being.

Ep 95: Scrolling, Comparing & Spiraling & How to Snap Out of It 20.08.2025

Ever find yourself deep in a scroll, suddenly questioning everything about your life? You're not alone — and you're not broken. In this episode, we break down how social media dysregulates the nervous system, fuels the not-enough loop, and keeps you stuck in self-doubt. Learn real tools to regulate, reconnect, and come back to your truth. 🎧 Topics: Why scrolling triggers nervous system dy...

Ep 94: You Don’t Need a New Routine, You Need a New Way of Being 13.08.2025

Stuck in the cycle of trying new routines that never stick? You’re not broken, you’re just approaching it backward. In this episode, we unpack why productivity hacks and morning routines won’t change your life if they’re built on shame or nervous system dysregulation. You’ll learn: Why behavior change starts with identity How to use nervous system tools + brain rewiring for real shifts Why you don...

Ep 93: Your Inner Critic Isn’t the Problem .... It’s What You Do With It 06.08.2025

That voice in your head? The one that tells you you're not doing enough, not good enough, not productive enough, it’s not actually the problem. In this episode, we're unlearning the toxic relationship we’ve built with our inner critic and learning how to shift it using nervous system regulation and brain rewiring techniques. We’ll talk about: Why your inner critic exists in the first place How per...

Ep 92: What Are You Missing Out On Because You’re Afraid to Look Stupid? 30.07.2025

“I’m not flexible enough.” “I’d feel so awkward.” “I’d probably look ridiculous.” Sound familiar? In this episode of The Unlearning Podcast , we’re diving deep into the sneaky stories that stop us from trying new things, like yoga, and life, because of fear or judgment. If you’ve ever held yourself back out of fear you won’t fit in, this one’s for you.

Ep 91: The Summer Pressure: Trying to Keep Every Kid Happy (Without Losing Yourself) 23.07.2025

In today's episode, we dive into the very real struggle of trying to make everyone happy in the summer, especially when you’re raising more than one child with completely different needs and personalities. You want to do it “right,” but let’s be real… it’s exhausting. If you’re feeling pulled in every direction, blaming yourself for not getting it perfect, or wondering if you’re doing enough,...

Ep 90: You’re Not Lazy, You’re Just Fried 16.07.2025

Tired but can’t sleep? Motivated but frozen? Drowning in to-dos but can’t even start? You’re not lazy, you’re fried. In this episode of The Unlearning Podcast, we unpack the misunderstood signs of nervous system burnout, why you’ve been blaming yourself for a protective response, and what to do when your body is screaming “enough.” This is your gentle call back to compassion, rest, and realignment...

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