In this expansive, heartfelt conversation, Emily welcomes human design expert Caitlin Akan to unpack the myths, origins, and everyday magic of human design. Discover how a blend of ancient wisdom and modern science can help you tune into your unique energy—so you can stop second-guessing, start trusting yourself, and move through life with more clarity, purpose, and ease.From her unexpected journey channeling this work in the early days of Covid, Caitlin shares how knowing your chart can be a permission slip for the messy, multi-layered experience of being human. You’ll hear why deconditioning from societal expectations is essential for self-trust, how your energy type and authority radically shift decision-making, and why there’s no “right” timeline for alignment.Together, we break down:What Human Design Really Is—And Why It’s More Than Just a Trend: Get the origin story, explore the science and spirituality behind the system, and learn how ancient tools like chakras, I Ching, astrology, and DNA come together to create your personal roadmap.How Energy Types, Authority, and Profile Set You Up for Success: Find out the difference between generators, manifestors, projectors, and reflectors—and why your authority isn’t about logic or quick decisions, but following your body’s intuition. Caitlin shares actionable ways to interpret your chart so you can honor your real pace and path.Permission to Be Multifaceted and Break the Rules: Learn why “should” is the enemy of authenticity, and how you can shed perfectionism to embrace your unique gifts, quirks, and desires—even when life looks nothing like the status quo.Human Design in Relationships, Work, and Everyday Life: Hear stories on using your chart in dating, career pivots, creative blocks, and family life. Caitlin explains why there’s no cosmic recipe for compatibility, and how knowing just one part of your chart can be an anchor through change.Deconditioning & Self-Trust: Why Feeling Behind is Universal—And How Tiny Steps Build Lasting Change: Explore the daily practices for reconnecting with your intuition, healing from burnout, and letting your purpose evolve with you, not box you in.Your Sun Gate—Finding Your Uniqueness: Learn the most unique skill encoded in your chart and why focusing on this one trait can unlock clarity (and peace) in every area of your life.If you want to ditch comparison and cultivate confidence rooted in your genuine self, this episode offers both practical tools and plenty of encouragement to keep showing up—messy, real, and perfectly in-process.Connect with Caitlin:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tofleurishWebsite + free guides: https://www.howtofleurish.comConnect with Emily | The Embody Edit:Email: [email protected]: @emilydewberry | @theembodyeditOn Demand Classes: www.theembodyedit.com/on-demandYouTube: @theembodyeditWork with me & bookings: www.theembodyedit.comIf this episode gives you insight or peace, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review! Every download helps spark healing, permission, and real conversations about what it means to trust yourself loud and proud. 🤍

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