Inspired By Design With Katie Ruppert

Katie Ruppert
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Welcome to Inspired by Design with Katie Ruppert—a podcast for women ready to stop overthinking, trust themselves more, and take action on the life they actually want (without blowing it all up to get there). If you’ve ever felt like you should be further along, like you’re juggling all the things but still unsure what’s next—or how to actually do it—you’re in the right place. Each episode is here to inspire and empower you to take the action you've been holding back on, using practical tools you can try this week—not someday when things calm down. You can expect simple shifts, real talk, and lessons learned from the middle of the messy journey—not the mountain top. She mixes mindset, Human Design, wellness, and everyday life to help you: Feel more ease and less resistance in your day-to-dayTake small steps that lead to big changeNavigate stress without self-doubt or burnoutUse Human Design in a practical, fresh way (no fluff, no fancy)Trust your next right step—even if you’re still figuring it all outBecause change doesn’t have to be extreme to be powerful. Let’s make it feel lighter, more doable, and designed for you.

  1. 3d ago

    #79: What Are You Ready to Stop Carrying? | Human Design, Boundaries & Letting Go

    As August comes to a close, I'm thinking about what we're carrying simply because we've gotten used to carrying it. Old patterns. Expectations. Overworking. Relationships. Things we've outgrown. Sometimes the invitation isn't to fix something. It's simply to notice that you're ready to let it go. In this episode, we explore the Full Moon in Pisces and the Human Design energy of connection, vulnerability, boundaries, and rest—and how these themes might be showing up in your life right now. In this episode: The Full Moon in Pisces and the invitation to surrender and trust your intuitionHuman Design Gate 59: connection, vulnerability, and intimacyHuman Design Gate 40: boundaries, work, rest, and self-careThe difference between avoidance and surrenderA personal reflection on the things I've realized I've been avoidingWhat it means to lighten your load without blowing up your lifeA few questions to sit with: What have you outgrown? Where are you avoiding something instead of surrendering it? Where do you need stronger boundaries? What are you ready to stop carrying? Our Next Moon Circle is Thursday 9/3 at 6:30 - reserve your seat here for just $33 🎉 Congratulations, Georgia! She was the winner of my complimentary Human Design Integration Session! Thank you to everyone who entered. Your questions and curiosity will be making their way into future episodes! Want to go deeper with your Human Design? My new Human Design Integration Sessions are officially open. Launch/Alumni Rate: $156 through August 31 Book by August 31 and schedule your session anytime through December. BOOK YOUR INTEGRATION SESSION Support the show Katie Ruppert is a transformational coach who helps women trade overwhelm and striving for more peace, energy, and ease. Through a powerful blend of mind–body practices, coaching, and the self-discovery system of Human Design, she guides clients to lighten their load and take the next right step toward the life they want—without needing a total life overhaul. She’s also the host of the Inspired by Design podcast, where she shares real stories, practical tools, and fresh perspectives on how to move through the messy middle of life with less resistance and more flow. Katie believes transformation doesn’t have to come from doing more—it comes from reconnecting with who you are, calming the noise, and creating space for what matters most. Whether it’s through one-on-one coaching, workshops, or her podcast, Katie’s work is about helping women feel seen, supported, and empowered to create a life that feels lighter. The best place to connect, find free resources & book is https://linktr.ee/KatieRuppert

  2. Aug 21

    #78 You Know Your Human Design…Now What? Human Design Isn't Just Information—It's an Experiment!

    There's still time to enter my FREE Human Design Integration Session giveaway! I'm giving away a 45-minute Integration Session customized for our winner, and you can enter two ways:  Share the giveaway post + tag me Comment with something you're curious about in your Human Design Do both = 2 entries! Enter on Instagram, Facebook, or Ticktok (or all 3?! You Know Your Human Design…Now What? You've had the reading. You know your Type, Authority, Profile, maybe you've even highlighted your notes and thought: “Okay…so how do I actually use this?” That's the question I wanted to answer in this episode. After asking my community what they're curious about when it comes to Human Design, I realized something: you're not really asking me what your chart says. You're asking: How do I use this? How do I understand my energy?  How can Human Design help me make decisions?  How do I apply my Profile to my career?  How do I tailor my life to my design?  And what if I've never heard of Human Design at all? In this episode, I unpack what I've learned after doing nearly 200 readings and completing my Advanced Integrated Human Design Certification with Nicole Laino—and why I've shifted my approach from simply giving you information to helping you integrate your design into your actual life.  I share examples from my own experiment as a Manifesting Generator with Sacral Authority, including what happens when I stop sitting around trying to think my way into my next step and instead get out into the world so I actually have something to respond to. We also talk about:  Why understanding your energy is about more than knowing your Type  How Human Design can support decision-making without making your decisions for you  What it can look like to experiment with your Profile in your career and relationships  Why your chart isn't a prescription for what job you should have, who you should marry, or what your child should become  How small shifts can help you experience more ease, peace, satisfaction and success  Why I believe application—not just information—is where the magic happens And if you're Susan, thinking: “Katie, I have no idea what this is.” You're welcome here, too. ❤️ 🎁 ENTER THE HUMAN DESIGN INTEGRATION SESSION GIVEAWAY I'm giving away one FREE 45-minute Human Design Integration Session to celebrate the launch of my new approach to Human Design readings. You don't have to be new to Human Design—and you don't have to have worked with me before. Two ways to enter: ✨ Share the giveaway post to your story + tag me  ✨ Comment with ONE thing you're curious about when it comes to your Human Design Do both = 2 entries! I'll announce the winner on the podcast August 28! 🌕 COME PRACTICE WITH ME: FULL MOON FLOWAnd if you're local to St. Louis, I'd love to see you in person! Full Moon Flow Workshop 📍 Detox Yoga — Winghaven  📅 Friday, August 28 ⏰ 7:00 PM We'll use movement and the energy of the Full Moon as an opportunity to pause, connect, release and reset. SAVE YOUR SPOT ON MINDBODY Detox Yoga's Winghaven studio is located at 3004 Winghaven Boulevard in O'Fallon, and the studio directs students to Mindbody for class registration and payment.  If you have the direct Mindbody event URL, I'd use that rather than linking to the general Detox Yoga schedule. 💛 WORK WITH KATIEHuman Design Integration Sessions — launching September Ready to stop just knowing your Human Design and start integrating it? These personalized sessions are designed to help you understand how the pieces of your design work together and, most importantly, what to actually DO with that information in your everyday life. Support the show Katie Ruppert is a transformational coach who helps women trade overwhelm and striving for more peace, energy, and ease. Through a powerful blend of mind–body practices, coaching, and the self-discovery system of Human Design, she guides clients to lighten their load and take the next right step toward the life they want—without needing a total life overhaul. She’s also the host of the Inspired by Design podcast, where she shares real stories, practical tools, and fresh perspectives on how to move through the messy middle of life with less resistance and more flow. Katie believes transformation doesn’t have to come from doing more—it comes from reconnecting with who you are, calming the noise, and creating space for what matters most. Whether it’s through one-on-one coaching, workshops, or her podcast, Katie’s work is about helping women feel seen, supported, and empowered to create a life that feels lighter. The best place to connect, find free resources & book is https://linktr.ee/KatieRuppert

  3. Aug 7

    #77: I Couldn’t Have Planned This: A Real-Life Example of Living by Your Human Design

    What If You Stopped Trying to Make Life Happen? What if you stopped trying so hard to make your life happen—and instead learned how to recognize what already has energy? This week is a little different. It's story time. I had a completely unplanned Friday night, followed my curiosity, and somehow ended up singing with a musician I'd been trying to see for almost a year, meeting someone I'd previously worked with, discovering a potential new singing opportunity, going to karaoke alone, reconnecting with a past Pampered Chef client, discovering a potential fundraiser for a local animal rescue, and making a whole new group of friends. I couldn't have orchestrated any of it. And that's why I wanted to talk about it. Because when I look at that weekend through the lens of my Human Design as a Manifesting Generator with Sacral Authority and a 5/2 profile, I can see something much bigger than a string of coincidences. I can see what it looks like to practice living by your design. The question I'm leaving you with: What might happen if you stopped trying so hard to make life happen and simply let yourself live it? Mentioned in this episode Ben Peters — the local musician whose Facebook post led me to an unexpected night of singing and a potential opportunity to perform together. → https://www.tiktok.com/@mtalic84?_r=1&_t=ZT-98h2dP63GvO  →  https://www.facebook.com/share/1DLV5YxxAr/?mibextid=wwXIfr  Skin Be — Beth's local med spa, where I previously led a yoga savasana/meditation experience. → https://skinbemedspa.com/  Diamonds in the Ruff — the animal rescue organization I discovered through the women I met at karaoke. → https://ditrrmo.org/  Join me on Facebook for a Pampered Chef Party with Purpose the whole month of August https://www.facebook.com/groups/1874161656875928  Human Design Integration Sessions If you're ready to lighten your load, sign up here: ​​https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekZf2PxpOCApJrB1vRj6jk1As4OiVMrCs5DjgtELlEF6u-uQ/viewform?usp=header  Integration Session/Reading If you know your Human Design—or are curious about how your chart can actually help you make decisions and use your energy in everyday life—this is where we can start. Lighten Your Load Monthly Coaching Circle A space to practice Human Design in real life, with other people who are doing the same. Lighten Your Load Journey If you've already learned your Human Design but you're thinking, “Okay...but what am I actually supposed to DO with this information?” this 90-day experience is designed to help you move from information into integration and embodiment. Any of those sound like your next step? Sign up here: ​​https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekZf2PxpOCApJrB1vRj6jk1As4OiVMrCs5DjgtELlEF6u-uQ/viewform?usp=header  Free Human Design Masterclass Replay If you're newer to my work and want to understand how I approach Human Design and using it practically, start here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2442663/episodes/19549695  Your invitation You don't need to have my Human Design. You don't need to become an expert in your chart. And you definitely don't need to turn yourself into a Human Design robot. Start by noticing. What gives you energy? What feels satisfying? Where do you feel peace? Where are you forcing? What happens when you follow the next right step? Maybe the magic isn't something we have to create. Maybe it's what becomes possible when we stop forcing and start participating in our own lives. Live it out loud on purpose. Support the show Katie Ruppert is a transformational coach who helps women trade overwhelm and striving for more peace, energy, and ease. Through a powerful blend of mind–body practices, coaching, and the self-discovery system of Human Design, she guides clients to lighten their load and take the next right step toward the life they want—without needing a total life overhaul. She’s also the host of the Inspired by Design podcast, where she shares real stories, practical tools, and fresh perspectives on how to move through the messy middle of life with less resistance and more flow. Katie believes transformation doesn’t have to come from doing more—it comes from reconnecting with who you are, calming the noise, and creating space for what matters most. Whether it’s through one-on-one coaching, workshops, or her podcast, Katie’s work is about helping women feel seen, supported, and empowered to create a life that feels lighter. The best place to connect, find free resources & book is https://linktr.ee/KatieRuppert

  4. Jul 31

    #76: The Hidden Weight We Carry: Emotion Code, Belief Code & Energy Healing

    What if your body has been trying to tell you something?What if anxiety, tension, chronic stress, or even physical discomfort aren't just things to push through—but messages inviting you to slow down and listen? In this episode, I sit down with Jackie King, founder of Yana Healing and Balance, to explore the fascinating world of energy healing. Jackie shares how her journey began in traditional healthcare before a deeper curiosity led her into modalities like The Emotion Code®, Body Code™, Belief Code®, Reiki, sound healing, and more. Together, we explore how trapped emotions, limiting beliefs, and unprocessed experiences may continue influencing our lives long after we've forgotten the original event—and how gentle healing practices can help create more peace, clarity, and ease. Whether you're completely new to energy work or already exploring holistic wellness, this conversation offers an open-hearted invitation to become more curious about what your body might be trying to tell you. In this episode we discuss: Jackie's journey from occupational therapy into energy healingWhat The Emotion Code®, Body Code™, and Belief Code® actually areHow trapped emotions may impact our physical and emotional well-beingThe concept of a Heart Wall and how it can affect relationshipsWhy healing doesn't have to be forceful to be transformationalThe importance of slowing down and listening to your body's signalsPractical ways to begin supporting your own healing journey todayResources Mentioned ✨ Learn more about Jackie King and Yana Healing and Balance: https://www.yanabalance.com  Connect with Jackie: jackie@yanabalance.com 🎟️ Join Jackie's upcoming workshop: Elevate Your Frequency & Allow the Divine In https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1994514252821?aff=oddtdtcreator 📖 Book Mentioned: The Emotion Code by Dr. Bradley Nelson Special Gift for Inspired by Design listeners Jackie is offering podcast listeners: • Save $50 on a 5-session package • Save $100 on a 10-session package Choose from: The Emotion CodeThe Body CodeThe Belief CodeMention the podcast when you reach out to Jackie to receive your listener discount. Ready to continue your own journey? If today's conversation resonated with you, I'd love to invite you into Lighten Your Load Practice—my monthly community where we learn Human Design, practice trusting ourselves in everyday life, and create lasting change one small step at a time. We'll explore Human Design, moon workshops, coaching, and real-life integration so you can lighten your load without blowing up your life. If this episode inspired you, please subscribe, leave a review, or share it with someone who could use a little more peace and a little less pressure. Your support helps more people discover Inspired by Design. Support the show Katie Ruppert is a transformational coach who helps women trade overwhelm and striving for more peace, energy, and ease. Through a powerful blend of mind–body practices, coaching, and the self-discovery system of Human Design, she guides clients to lighten their load and take the next right step toward the life they want—without needing a total life overhaul. She’s also the host of the Inspired by Design podcast, where she shares real stories, practical tools, and fresh perspectives on how to move through the messy middle of life with less resistance and more flow. Katie believes transformation doesn’t have to come from doing more—it comes from reconnecting with who you are, calming the noise, and creating space for what matters most. Whether it’s through one-on-one coaching, workshops, or her podcast, Katie’s work is about helping women feel seen, supported, and empowered to create a life that feels lighter. The best place to connect, find free resources & book is https://linktr.ee/KatieRuppert

  5. Jul 25

    #75 Bonus Episode: Step into the Role You were meant to play

    Have you ever wondered why life sometimes feels like you're working so much harder than everyone else? What if the problem isn't that you're doing too little... What if you're simply trying to live a role that was never yours to carry? In this special replay of my recent masterclass, we're exploring one of my favorite parts of Human Design—the Profile Lines. Your profile is made up of two numbers in your Human Design chart and reveals the unique role you're naturally designed to play in the world. When you understand and begin experimenting with your profile, you may notice: ✨ More ease in your decisions ✨ Greater confidence in who you are ✨ Less comparison and people-pleasing ✨ Better relationships ✨ More aligned marketing and business decisions ✨ A deeper feeling of being "at home" in yourself This episode isn't about putting yourself into another personality box. It's about discovering what has already been true about you all along. Inside this episode:  Why overwhelm often comes from trying to become someone else  What Human Design Profile Lines are  The six Profile Lines explained  How the twelve Human Design Profiles combine into unique life roles  The conscious and unconscious parts of your design  Why authenticity creates more flow than hustle  How Human Design can support your relationships, work, parenting, business and everyday decisions  My simple "experiment, don't perfect" approach to living your design Mentioned in this episode ✨ Get your free Human Design chart ✨ Join the Inspired by Design Facebook Community ✨ Learn more about the Lighten Your Load Journey (90-Day Coaching Experience) ✨ Explore Lighten Your Load Practice (Monthly Membership) ✨ Book a private Human Design Integration Session ✨ Monthly Work with the Moon Workshops (First Thursday of every month) ✨ Human Design Readings A Question to Reflect On If you stopped trying to become the version of yourself you thought everyone expected... Who would you naturally become? Take a few minutes this week to reflect on that question or come share your thoughts inside the Inspired by Design Facebook community. If this episode resonated... Would you take just a minute to subscribe, leave a review, or share it with a friend? It helps more people discover that they don't have to hustle harder to create a meaningful life—they may simply need a different way to understand themselves. Thank you for being here. Until next time... Keep living Inspired by Design. Support the show Katie Ruppert is a transformational coach who helps women trade overwhelm and striving for more peace, energy, and ease. Through a powerful blend of mind–body practices, coaching, and the self-discovery system of Human Design, she guides clients to lighten their load and take the next right step toward the life they want—without needing a total life overhaul. She’s also the host of the Inspired by Design podcast, where she shares real stories, practical tools, and fresh perspectives on how to move through the messy middle of life with less resistance and more flow. Katie believes transformation doesn’t have to come from doing more—it comes from reconnecting with who you are, calming the noise, and creating space for what matters most. Whether it’s through one-on-one coaching, workshops, or her podcast, Katie’s work is about helping women feel seen, supported, and empowered to create a life that feels lighter. The best place to connect, find free resources & book is https://linktr.ee/KatieRuppert

  6. Jul 17

    #74 What If Life Wasn't Supposed to Feel This Heavy? Lighten Your Load: Part 3

    have you registered for my upcoming [FREE] Masterclass? The Role of Your Lifetime How Your Human Design Profile Creates More Flow, Confidence & Success  📅 Friday, July 24 🕐 1:00 PM Central Knowing isn't the same as becoming. Have you ever known exactly what you needed to do… …and still found yourself doing the opposite? If so, you're not lazy.  You're not broken.  And you probably don't need more discipline. In the final episode of the Lighten Your Load series, Katie explores one of the biggest mindset shifts of her own healing journey: Information doesn't transform us. Practice does. From Human Design and yoga to nervous system regulation, Reiki, journaling, coaching, Ayurveda, and breathwork, Katie shares how she spent years collecting tools without fully integrating them. Everything changed when she stopped trying to force herself forward and began working with her energy instead of against it. In this episode you'll learn:  Why knowing the "right answer" isn't enough  The hidden difference between hustle and sustainable growth  How kindness creates more lasting change than self-criticism  Why Human Design is meant to be practiced—not just understood  The connection between nervous system regulation and personal growth  How to begin becoming the person you already know you're capable of being If you've ever thought, "I know what I should do...why can't I actually do it?" this episode is for you. Support the show Katie Ruppert is a transformational coach who helps women trade overwhelm and striving for more peace, energy, and ease. Through a powerful blend of mind–body practices, coaching, and the self-discovery system of Human Design, she guides clients to lighten their load and take the next right step toward the life they want—without needing a total life overhaul. She’s also the host of the Inspired by Design podcast, where she shares real stories, practical tools, and fresh perspectives on how to move through the messy middle of life with less resistance and more flow. Katie believes transformation doesn’t have to come from doing more—it comes from reconnecting with who you are, calming the noise, and creating space for what matters most. Whether it’s through one-on-one coaching, workshops, or her podcast, Katie’s work is about helping women feel seen, supported, and empowered to create a life that feels lighter. The best place to connect, find free resources & book is https://linktr.ee/KatieRuppert

  7. Jul 10

    #73 What If Life Wasn't Supposed to Feel This Heavy? Lighten Your Load: Part 2

    You weren't born to play every role. Have you ever felt like you're working so hard to become the person you think you're supposed to be...yet it still feels exhausting? In Part 2 of this three-part Lighten Your Load series, Katie explores one of the most powerful (and often overlooked) parts of Human Design: your Profile. Think of your profile as the role you were cast to play in the movie of your life. When you stop trying to perform someone else's part and begin embracing your own, life starts to feel less like quicksand and more like flowing water. Katie shares:  Why Human Design Profiles feel like permission instead of limitation  Her own experience discovering she wasn't who she thought she was  A simple explanation of all six Human Design Profile Lines  Why authenticity creates more ease, clarity, and energy  How understanding your profile can lighten the emotional load you've been carrying Whether you're brand new to Human Design or already know your chart, this episode will help you see yourself—and your life—in a completely different way. Mentioned in this episode  FREE Step Into the Role You Were Meant to Play Masterclass (July 24)  Human Design Chart  Lighten Your Load Journey Waitlist  Inspired by Design with Katie Ruppert Facebook Community  Submit your Human Design questions through the Google Form Support the show Katie Ruppert is a transformational coach who helps women trade overwhelm and striving for more peace, energy, and ease. Through a powerful blend of mind–body practices, coaching, and the self-discovery system of Human Design, she guides clients to lighten their load and take the next right step toward the life they want—without needing a total life overhaul. She’s also the host of the Inspired by Design podcast, where she shares real stories, practical tools, and fresh perspectives on how to move through the messy middle of life with less resistance and more flow. Katie believes transformation doesn’t have to come from doing more—it comes from reconnecting with who you are, calming the noise, and creating space for what matters most. Whether it’s through one-on-one coaching, workshops, or her podcast, Katie’s work is about helping women feel seen, supported, and empowered to create a life that feels lighter. The best place to connect, find free resources & book is https://linktr.ee/KatieRuppert

  8. Jul 3

    #72 Rising Once Again: The Astrology of the Rest of 2026 with Eric Rosen

    What if astrology wasn't about predicting your future—but helping you navigate it? In this week's episode of Inspired by Design, Katie sits down with Boardroom Astrologer, Shamanic Guide, and Spiritual Advisor Eric Rosen to explore the energetic themes shaping the rest of 2026. Together they unpack why astrology isn't about giving away your power—it's about understanding timing, recognizing opportunities, and making aligned decisions from a place of awareness instead of fear. Whether you're completely new to astrology or already love understanding cosmic cycles, this conversation will help you see current challenges through a much bigger lens. In this episode you'll learn:  Why astrology is a map—not a script  The biggest energetic themes for the remainder of 2026  Why difficult seasons often become catalysts for growth  How entrepreneurs can use astrology in business decisions  The importance of cycles, timing, and surrender  Why your chart doesn't determine your destiny—it reveals possibilities  How spiritual practices can help you reconnect with your own inner wisdom Connect with Eric Rosen: Boardroom Astrologer, Shamanic Guide, Spiritual Advisor for Visionary Leaders Website: astrologybyericrosen.com  Special Offer:  Use code STARS for 30% off your first Astrology Reading.@Astrologer Eric Rosen on social media  Mount Shasta Spiritual Retreat (September 14–18) If you’re interested and / or want to drop this in the show notes as well:   https://www.astrologybyericrosen.com/offers/v3BvtYHd/checkoutSupport the show Katie Ruppert is a transformational coach who helps women trade overwhelm and striving for more peace, energy, and ease. Through a powerful blend of mind–body practices, coaching, and the self-discovery system of Human Design, she guides clients to lighten their load and take the next right step toward the life they want—without needing a total life overhaul. She’s also the host of the Inspired by Design podcast, where she shares real stories, practical tools, and fresh perspectives on how to move through the messy middle of life with less resistance and more flow. Katie believes transformation doesn’t have to come from doing more—it comes from reconnecting with who you are, calming the noise, and creating space for what matters most. Whether it’s through one-on-one coaching, workshops, or her podcast, Katie’s work is about helping women feel seen, supported, and empowered to create a life that feels lighter. The best place to connect, find free resources & book is https://linktr.ee/KatieRuppert

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Welcome to Inspired by Design with Katie Ruppert—a podcast for women ready to stop overthinking, trust themselves more, and take action on the life they actually want (without blowing it all up to get there). If you’ve ever felt like you should be further along, like you’re juggling all the things but still unsure what’s next—or how to actually do it—you’re in the right place. Each episode is here to inspire and empower you to take the action you've been holding back on, using practical tools you can try this week—not someday when things calm down. You can expect simple shifts, real talk, and lessons learned from the middle of the messy journey—not the mountain top. She mixes mindset, Human Design, wellness, and everyday life to help you: Feel more ease and less resistance in your day-to-dayTake small steps that lead to big changeNavigate stress without self-doubt or burnoutUse Human Design in a practical, fresh way (no fluff, no fancy)Trust your next right step—even if you’re still figuring it all outBecause change doesn’t have to be extreme to be powerful. Let’s make it feel lighter, more doable, and designed for you.

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