Unfolding: Audio Letters from the Middle of Becoming

Erica Voell
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What if midlife wasn’t a crisis… but an invitation? The Unfolding Podcast is a space for women, especially in midlife, who are learning how to trust themselves again. Hosted by Erica Voell, a Decision Mentor and Inner Trust Guide, we explore decision-making, self-trust, identity shifts, boundaries, and the patterns we’ve inherited around responsibility, productivity, and “shoulds.” Through honest conversations, lived stories, and insights informed by Human Design, Erica invites you to slow down and listen to what your body, energy, and inner voice have been trying to tell you. There are no quick fixes or 10-step plans here.

  1. 6H AGO

    A Re-introduction

    In this episode of Unfolding, I’m reintroducing myself to all the new listeners and my subscribers on Substack. I share what it really means to be a Decision Mentor and Inner-Trust Guide. Why I'm passionate about working with women in midlife, and how discovering my Human Design during burnout changed everything for me. Book your Life Patterns Review Follow me on Substack: https://substack.com/@ericavoell Get the latest email newsletter: https://ericavoell.com/newsletter Connect with me: erica[at]ericavoell[dot]com Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericavoell.coaching/

    31 min

  2. FEB 16

    The Bright & Shinies - I have Shiny Object Syndrome

    In this episode of Unfolding, I’m sharing a realization that hit me like a ton of bricks this week: I have Shiny Object Syndrome. I talk about realizing that when I was trying to create new things for clients, I was missing what actually works best. So I'm going back to the basics. I know I'm not the only one with Shiny Object Syndrome. So many of us fall into, reaching for the next bright, shiny thing when things feel hard or uncomfortable. The new book, the new routine, the next plan that promises it’ll finally help us feel less stressed, less overwhelmed, less stuck. Book your Life Pattern Review, if you're ready to feel look at your patterns and how you get stuck in Shiny Object Syndrome Get the latest email newsletter: https://ericavoell.com/newsletter Connect with me: erica[at]ericavoell[dot]com Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericavoell.coaching/

    21 min

  3. FEB 2

    The (un)Comfortable Decisions - or why AI is a terrible decision partner

    What happens when we start outsourcing our decisions to AI? What does it cost us, when we've already spent a lifetime being questioned, second-guessed, and conditioned to override ourselves? In this episode, we explore the growing trend of using AI as a decision-making partner and why it’s not as helpful as it might seem. Outsourcing decisions disconnects us from our bodies, our relationships, and our inner authority, especially for women in midlife who are already navigating decision fatigue, over-responsibility, and pressure to prove. Clarity doesn’t come from more information. Your body knows before your mind does. Erica offers simple ways to come back to yourself when you’re spiraling or feeling stuck. If you're ready to feel strong in your decisions, book your Clear Decision Audit Get the latest email newsletter: https://ericavoell.com/newsletter Connect with me: erica[at]ericavoell[dot]com Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericavoell.coaching/

    19 min

  4. JAN 30

    The Cycles that Shape Us + Why We're Feeling The Shift

    If you're ready to feel strong in your decisions, book your Clear Decision Audit. We are in the midst of a major era shift — collectively, personally, energetically. In this episode, I explore how Human Design, astrology, and even Chinese astrology all reflect the sense that something big is changing. I share how these global and generational cycles are happening alongside the cycles that happen in our lifetimes. We explore cycles we go through in our 30s, 40s and 50s, and how understanding the energy of these cycles can help you reclaim your inner authority, trust yourself more deeply, and make decisions that feel true. Get the latest email newsletter: https://ericavoell.com/newsletter Connect with me: erica[at]ericavoell[dot]com Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericavoell.coaching/

    29 min

  5. JAN 19

    Energies Behind the Slow Start to the New Year

    →Register for the Decide by Design Masterclass on January 28th Much like in astrology, the planets – specifically the Sun and Earth – create background energetic frequencies in Human Design. In this episode, I share insights about the energies of the past few weeks and why January may have felt slow or unsettled. Energetically, it’s not a time for rushing ahead, it’s a time for exactly where we are. The winter season and the background energies hold the potential for something deeper. So when the momentum returns as the seasons shift, we’re ready to plan, sprout, and grow as the season shifts into spring. If you're ready to feel strong in your decisions, book your Clear Decision Audit (formerly the Life + Energy Audit). Get the latest email newsletter: https://ericavoell.com/newsletter Connect with me: erica[at]ericavoell[dot]com Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericavoell.coaching/

    19 min

  6. JAN 14

    Why Decisions Feel So Hard (And It’s Not Your Fault)

    Register for the Decide by Design Masterclass Decision fatigue is the side-effect of having to make too many decisions. We have so many choices and are bombarded with so much information. Decision fatigue leaves us feeling depleted and it also clutters our minds, making even simple decisions feel overwhelming. Because we’re so cluttered and we worry about making the “right choice.” Making another decision can feel like too much. In this episode, I’m breaking down what decision fatigue actually is, how it shows up in your everyday life (yes, even what ketchup to buy counts), and what it looks like to stop outsourcing your decisions – and start trusting your own timing and truth again.

    23 min

  7. JAN 6

    Not Feeling the New Year's Excitement? You’re Not Alone

    If you’re not feeling the pressure to "start your year off strong” or to get a jumpstart on your goals but you're not feeling it – this episode is for you. The rest of the world that tells us we need to hit the ground running on January 1. What if January is actually a time to pause, rest, and root down before we grow? If you're ready to feel strong in your decisions, book your Clear Decision Audit (formerly the Life + Energy Audit). Get the latest email newsletter: https://ericavoell.com/newsletter Connect with me: erica[at]ericavoell[dot]com Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericavoell.coaching/

    17 min

  8. 12/17/2025

    Your Inner Light

    In the season of darkness near the Winter solstice, we notice the lack of light more than ever. What about your inner light? Is it glowing and are you a light for others? Or is it buried under expectations and burnout? Your brilliance has been there all along. If you feel disconnected or unsure of what lights you up anymore, this episode reminds you of your inner spark and why it's still there waiting for you to see it. Book Your Life & Energy Audit: ericavoell.as.me/intro-new Get the latest Unfolding email newsletter: ericavoell.com/newsletter Connect with me @ericavoell.coaching

    13 min
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What if midlife wasn’t a crisis… but an invitation? The Unfolding Podcast is a space for women, especially in midlife, who are learning how to trust themselves again. Hosted by Erica Voell, a Decision Mentor and Inner Trust Guide, we explore decision-making, self-trust, identity shifts, boundaries, and the patterns we’ve inherited around responsibility, productivity, and “shoulds.” Through honest conversations, lived stories, and insights informed by Human Design, Erica invites you to slow down and listen to what your body, energy, and inner voice have been trying to tell you. There are no quick fixes or 10-step plans here.

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