492: Human Design Made Simple with Emma Dunwoody

In this episode, I'm joined by behavioral coach and human design expert Emma Dunwoody, author of Human Design Made Simple. Emma and I explore what human design really is (beyond the "woo"), how it maps your unique energetic blueprint and why understanding your type can feel like a deep exhale of self-permission. This conversation is both practical and inspiring. We talk about why so many of us are exhausted and burned out, how women's energy cycles differ from the 24-hour "hustle" model, and how human design can guide the way you work, parent and build relationships. Emma shares powerful stories from her own life and business, and I share what I discovered in my own chart. Together, we explore how human design can help you shift out of shame and "shoulds" and move into a more aligned, authentic way of living, very much in sync with what it means to live from your Adult Chair. In this episode, you'll hear: What human design is and how it combines ancient wisdom and modern science into an "energetic blueprint" A simple breakdown of the 5 human design types and what each is here to do Why so many Generators and Manifesting Generators end up burned out How women's ~28-day energetic cycle clashes with the push-to-produce 24/7 model How understanding design can transform your relationships and parenting What I learned about my own chart and why it felt so validating Resources from this Episode: Visit Emma's website & print out YOUR chart! Listen to The Human Design Podcast Check out Emma's new book Human Design Made Simple MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Adult Chair Collective Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:

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492: Human Design Made Simple with Emma Dunwoody is an episode from The Adult Chair by Michelle Chalfant.

This episode is 49:18 long.

This episode was published on Jan 8, 2026.

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