Return

Caitlan Siegenthaler
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You’re not broken. You’re just burnt out on trying to be someone you’re not. Return is the podcast for conscious entrepreneurs, sensitive visionaries, and  healers who’ve checked all the boxes—and are still wondering, “Why doesn’t this feel right?” Hosted by Caitlan Siegenthaler, former therapist turned business energy strategist blending Human Design, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and soulful strategy. Return isn’t about forcing yourself into someone else’s blueprint. It’s about coming home to your own. This isn’t hustle hype or spiritual bypassing disguised as business advice. It’s honest, nuanced, often irreverent conversations for the biz owner who’s outgrown performative success and wants to build something that actually feels good. ✨ Tune in for solo episodes and guest convos that help you: Navigate seasons of change (without losing yourself)Reclaim your energy and decision-making powerBuild a business that honors your gifts and nervous systemExplore who you really are—beneath the shoulds Whether you’re in the midst of a pivot, healing from burnout, or finally ready to trust your intuition again,Return is your reminder that you’re not lost. You’re just on your way home. Let’s begin.

  1. 2d ago

    The Yes You Didn't Mean with Kiara Hartwell Opara

    Episode 120: The Yes You Didn't Mean with Kiara Hartwell Opara This is for the high achievers who still feel depleted.... You checked the boxes. You got the degrees. You built the career. From the outside, your life looks successful. So why doesn't it feel that way? In this episode of Return, I'm joined by my friend, fellow IFS therapist, and Human Design Projector Kira Hartwell Opara for a conversation about the hidden cost of overfunctioning, perfectionism, and people-pleasing—and why insight alone often isn't enough to create lasting change. Together, we explore how Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps us move beyond simply understanding our patterns and into building genuine relationships with the protective parts that have spent decades trying to keep us safe. We also dive into how culture, race, family systems, and legacy burdens shape the ways we learn to survive—and what it takes to finally experience peace instead of just competence. Whether you're a therapist, entrepreneur, high achiever, or simply exhausted from carrying the weight of always being "the capable one," this conversation offers a compassionate invitation to return to yourself. In this episode, we discuss: Why high achievement doesn't automatically create inner peaceThe hidden nervous system logic behind perfectionism and overfunctioningWhy people-pleasing isn't a personality flaw—it's a survival strategyThe powerful IFS insight that "the yes isn't about the request—it's about protection"Why self-awareness alone rarely creates lasting changeHow Internal Family Systems works differently than insight-based therapiesThe role of race, culture, family systems, and legacy burdens in shaping our protective partsHow social media amplifies overfunctioning and comparisonWhat it actually looks like to build a relationship with your protective parts instead of fighting themSmall ways to return to yourself when life pulls you away Connect with Kiara: website: https://kjhartwell.com/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kjhartwell/ Connect with Caitlan: website: https://www.caitlansiegenthaler.com/powermove instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caitlansiegenthaler/ Support the show Produced by Caitlan Siegenthaler Cover Art by Kiara Opara If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, post it to your Instagram stories, and tag me. And if you really loved it, the best thank-you is a written review on Apple Podcasts or a comment on Spotify.  That is a beautiful energetic exchange for Caitlan creating the show.

  2. Jul 23

    The Success You Were Taught vs. The Success You're Here For

    Success Isn't What You Think It Is: Redefining Success Through Human Design What if the version of success you've been chasing was never actually yours? In this episode of Return, Caitlan explores one of the biggest questions we can ask ourselves: Who taught me what success looks like—and do I still agree? Inspired by a simple question she was asked after moving to Switzerland—"How do you spend your time?" instead of "What do you do for work?"—this conversation unpacks the cultural, familial, and internal beliefs that quietly shape our definition of success. Through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Human Design, you'll be invited to examine the inherited metrics you've been measuring yourself against and begin creating a definition that actually fits your life. You'll also learn how each Human Design energy type experiences success through its unique signature, from satisfaction and peace to surprise and success itself, offering a fresh framework for recognizing when you're truly in alignment. Whether you're navigating a career pivot, questioning old expectations, or simply feeling boxed in by someone else's version of achievement, this episode offers thoughtful reflection, practical journal prompts, and a reminder that success is allowed to evolve as you do. In this episode, we cover: Why the question "What do you do?" shapes our identity more than we realizeThe surprising cultural lesson Caitlan learned after moving to SwitzerlandHow family, achievement, and societal expectations influence our definition of successExploring your own "parts" and the beliefs they hold about achievementThe Human Design signature of success for each energy type:Generators: SatisfactionManifesting Generators: Satisfaction + PeaceManifestors: PeaceProjectors: SuccessReflectors: SurpriseJournal prompts to help you redefine success on your own termsWhy success may look more like presence, authenticity, freedom, and meaningful impact than checking another boxIf this episode resonates with you, share your own definition of success by leaving a comment, sending Caitlan a message on Instagram, or sharing the episode with someone who could use permission to define success differently. If you're ready to stop overthinking and make the next aligned move in your business, applications for Power Move, Caitlan's 7-day business intensive for therapists and healers, are open through the end of August before pricing increases. Support the show Produced by Caitlan Siegenthaler Cover Art by Kiara Opara If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, post it to your Instagram stories, and tag me. And if you really loved it, the best thank-you is a written review on Apple Podcasts or a comment on Spotify.  That is a beautiful energetic exchange for Caitlan creating the show.

  3. Jul 16

    Should Therapists Become Influencers? Visibility, Ethics & Building a Personal Brand with Jazzmyn Proctor

    Can therapists build a personal brand without compromising their ethics? In this episode, I'm joined by therapist, visibility strategist, and returning guest Jazzmyn Proctor for a nuanced conversation about what it actually means to become more visible online as a therapist. We unpack why so many therapists feel conflicted about marketing themselves, the difference between performing therapy versus embodying your work, and how to navigate visibility in a way that feels ethical, sustainable, and deeply aligned. We also dive into the recent Therapy Jeff controversy and explore what it teaches us about digital responsibility, professional identity, and the evolving role of therapists in public spaces. Whether you're trying to fill your caseload, build a business beyond one-on-one therapy, or simply feel more comfortable showing up online, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on visibility that doesn't require dancing for the algorithm or becoming someone you're not.  In this episode, we discuss:  Why therapists often confuse marketing with "performing therapy"  The difference between visibility, personal branding, and traditional marketing  How to embody your work instead of constantly teaching it  Navigating ethics while building a public platform  The Therapy Jeff discourse and what therapists can learn from it  Why your digital footprint deserves thoughtful consideration  Whether therapists should include their credentials in their social media handles  The fear therapists carry around becoming "influencers"  How to prevent burnout while growing an online presence  Choosing platforms that actually fit your nervous system instead of trying to be everywhere at once  Why visibility should always begin with knowing your "why"  "You do not have to perform therapy online to be a visible therapist.""You don't need to be everywhere to be visible. You just need to be one or two places where you're being impactful.""Think about your goals for being visible before you think about creating content." Connect with Jazzmyn Jazzmyn's website The Visibility Standard podcastConnect with Caitlan  Caitlan's website Work with Caitlan and make your next move Support the show Produced by Caitlan Siegenthaler Cover Art by Kiara Opara If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, post it to your Instagram stories, and tag me. And if you really loved it, the best thank-you is a written review on Apple Podcasts or a comment on Spotify.  That is a beautiful energetic exchange for Caitlan creating the show.

  4. Jul 8

    The Monthly Business Check In That Prevents Burnout (Return+ Preview)

    EP: 117The Monthly Business Review Every Therapist Should Be Doing Running a private practice (or any healing business) isn’t just about serving your clients, it’s about sustaining YOU the person at the helm of the business wheel.  In this episode, I’m sharing one of the most impactful founder habits I’ve built into my own business: a monthly business retro. Think of it as a compassionate business review where you look beyond revenue and ask: Is my business actually supporting me?Am I paying myself appropriately?What gave me energy this month?What’s quietly draining my capacity?Am I focusing on the right projects?Inspired by both my corporate background and the business advisory work I do today, I’ve created a monthly review process that combines financial clarity, quarterly goal tracking, energetic capacity, and reflective decision-making into one simple system. Because the truth is: A profitable business isn’t just about making more money. It’s about making better decisions. In this episode we discuss: Why every therapist, coach, and healer should conduct a monthly business reviewHow to review your revenue, expenses, and profit without overwhelmThe Profit First framework I use to pay myself consistentlyTracking quarterly goals without getting distracted by shiny objectsWhy energetic capacity deserves as much attention as your financesHow to identify hidden energy leaks in your businessThe questions I ask myself every month before making business decisionsCreating a sustainable business that works with your nervous system—not against itWant the full Monthly Business Retro? https://partsandpurpose.substack.com/p/the-monthly-business-check-in-that (Listen here!) This public episode is just the introduction. Inside Return+, you’ll find the complete workshop where I walk you through my entire Monthly Business Retro template step-by-step. You’ll also receive: ✨ My complete Monthly Business Retro template ✨ Monthly co-working retro sessions inside the Return+ community ✨ A supportive space to reflect, plan, and build your business alongside other thoughtful healers You can start with a free trial and join us for the next retro. Listen to the full episode here: https://partsandpurpose.substack.com/p/the-monthly-business-check-in-that Resources Mentioned Profit First episodeQuarterly Goal Setting episodePower Move IntensiveEmily SandersConnect with Caitlan Website: https://www.caitlansiegenthaler.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caitlansiegenthaler Substack & Return+: https://caitlansiegenthaler.substack.com If this episode helped you think differently about your business, I’d love if you’d subscribe, leave a review, or share it with another therapist or healer who’s building a business that feels as good as the work they do. Support the show Produced by Caitlan Siegenthaler Cover Art by Kiara Opara If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, post it to your Instagram stories, and tag me. And if you really loved it, the best thank-you is a written review on Apple Podcasts or a comment on Spotify.  That is a beautiful energetic exchange for Caitlan creating the show.

  5. Jun 24

    When Charm Becomes Control: Understanding Narcissistic Abuse with Melissa Guttman

    Episode 116: "Narcissists don't want repair, they wan't control."  What if the person everyone admires is the very person making you question yourself behind closed doors? This week, I'm joined by licensed creative arts therapist and narcissistic abuse specialist Melissa Guttman for a conversation that completely changed the way I think about narcissism, self-trust, and intuition. We explore why narcissistic people are often highly successful, charismatic, and influential, why narcissistic abuse can be so difficult to recognize while you're in it, and how these dynamics slowly erode your ability to trust yourself. Melissa breaks down the subtle signs of narcissistic abuse, the difference between emotional immaturity and true narcissistic patterns, why therapists often miss these dynamics, and what it actually means to go low-contact or no-contact with someone who continually harms you. We also talk about intuition, betrayal blindness, gaslighting, and how healing often involves reclaiming access to what you already knew all along. In this episode, we explore: Why narcissists are often charming, confident, and highly successfulThe "mask drop" that often happens in narcissistic relationshipsLove bombing, devaluation, gaslighting, and coercive controlThe difference between vulnerable, communal, and grandiose narcissismWhy narcissistic abuse can feel so confusing and disorientingHow narcissistic dynamics show up in families, friendships, romantic relationships, and coaching spacesThe concept of FOG (fear, obligation, and guilt)Gray rock, yellow rock, low-contact, and no-contact strategiesWhy therapists sometimes unintentionally miss narcissistic abuseThe connection between narcissistic abuse and losing touch with your intuitionBetrayal blindness and the parts of us that learn not to know what we knowRebuilding self-trust after years of second-guessing yourself Connect with Melissa: IFS Witch Therapy Practice Therapeutic Voice Lessons (You Are Song) Melissa on Instagram (@fallengoldenchild) No Bad Charts Podcast  Connect with Caitlan: Book Power Move Here & Get This Current Pricing for Life!  Learn More About Power Move Set up a Discovery Call to get 20 minutes of Caitlan's feedback on your business  Support the show Produced by Caitlan Siegenthaler Cover Art by Kiara Opara If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, post it to your Instagram stories, and tag me. And if you really loved it, the best thank-you is a written review on Apple Podcasts or a comment on Spotify.  That is a beautiful energetic exchange for Caitlan creating the show.

  6. Jun 18

    What Does Human Design Say About Money? (Return+ Preview)

    Episode 115: A workshop style podcast where we explore money conditioning, strategy & much more..sign up for Return+ on Substack for the full episode A Return+ Subscriber Request…. The fun thing about Human Design is that there is no money center. No secret place where if you just try hard enough, you will unlock it. It will give you a map to where you’ve been conditioned, where you may be leaking energy ($) and how opportunities find you when you are in alignment with your design. You'll hear: Why Human Design doesn't predict incomeHow money often follows alignment rather than forceThe connection between your open centers and financial conditioningWhy undercharging, overworking, and constantly proving yourself may have less to do with strategy than you thinkJournal prompts to help uncover your own money patternsThe full Return+ episode dives deeper into: Money conditioning in every open centerHuman Design energy types and moneyGates associated with resources, influence, value, and prosperityType-specific money experiments you can try this weekIf you've ever wondered why certain money stories keep repeating....despite all the mindset work, strategy courses, and business advice....this episode offers a different portal to begin understanding & changing the patterns.  A portal that starts with understanding your energy first. Subscribe to Return+ on Substack to unlock the full teaching. Support the show Produced by Caitlan Siegenthaler Cover Art by Kiara Opara If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, post it to your Instagram stories, and tag me. And if you really loved it, the best thank-you is a written review on Apple Podcasts or a comment on Spotify.  That is a beautiful energetic exchange for Caitlan creating the show.

  7. Jun 11

    BONUS EP: Summer House Needs an IFS Therapist (Part 1)

    BONUS! EP! Calling all Summer House/ Reality TV Loversss... Episode 114: Therapists React to the Summer House Reunion What happens when two therapists sit down to process Summer House instead of just watching it? In this bonus crossover episode, I'm joined by therapist, writer, and Practical Alchemy host Elizabeth Scott to unpack the Summer House reunion through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment, relationships, and parts work. We talk about: • Amanda and Kyle's decade-long relationship through an IFS lens • Why some relationship ruptures compound when they never truly repair • West's "ear stuff" explanation (yes, we go there) • The difference between connection and intimacy • What happens when protective parts take over a relationship • Why Ciara's growth this season deserves far more attention than she's getting • The emotional aftermath of the reunion and what never really got addressed Along the way, we explore a question we couldn't stop thinking about: What if reality TV came with actual therapeutic support? This is Part 1 of what has accidentally become a much larger conversation. In future episodes, we'll dive into Amanda and Ciara's friendship, the fallout between Ciara and West, and—because we couldn't help ourselves—the astrology and Human Design charts of the cast. If you've ever watched reality TV and thought, "Someone needs to get these people into therapy," this episode is for you. Grab your Loverboy, your journal, or both. We're going in. Support the show Produced by Caitlan Siegenthaler Cover Art by Kiara Opara If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, post it to your Instagram stories, and tag me. And if you really loved it, the best thank-you is a written review on Apple Podcasts or a comment on Spotify.  That is a beautiful energetic exchange for Caitlan creating the show.

  8. Jun 9

    Is It Intuition or a Protective Part?

    Episode 113: Trauma, Protective Parts & How They Impact Your IntuitionYou know that feeling when everyone tells you to "just trust your intuition"—but you're not actually sure what voice you're hearing? In this final episode of the Intuition Series, we're exploring one of the biggest reasons intuitive people struggle to trust themselves: protective parts and trauma. Because anxiety isn't intuition. Urgency isn't intuition. Hypervigilance isn't intuition. They're often intelligent protective strategies that developed to keep us safe. Drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Human Design, and my own experiences with grief, trauma, and healing, we explore how protective parts can become louder than our intuitive knowing—and what it takes to reconnect with the quiet wisdom underneath. In this episode, we discuss: Why trauma can disconnect us from our bodies and intuitive knowingThe role protective parts play in decision-makingCommon protective parts like the perfectionist, overworker, caretaker, avoider, and researcherHow to distinguish intuition from anxiety, fear, and protective strategiesWhy intuition often feels quiet, clear, and groundedHow grief, motherhood, stress, and major life transitions can impact self-trustSigns you're rebuilding a stronger relationship with your intuitionThe connection between Human Design, body awareness, and intuitive decision-makingYou'll hear reflections on: My own journey rebuilding trust in my instincts after years of overriding themHow old wounds can continue influencing present-day decisionsThe difference between seeking certainty and practicing self-trustWhy reconnecting with intuition often requires more safety—not more informationMentioned in this episode: Episode 110: Why Highly Intuitive People Stop Trusting ThemselvesEpisode 111: The Therapist Edge with Natalie DeeringEpisode 112: What Human Design Says About Your IntuitionEpisode 89: What has to go? Discernment: A Virgo Season Virtue We All Need Right Nowwork with caitlan hereSupport the show Produced by Caitlan Siegenthaler Cover Art by Kiara Opara If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, post it to your Instagram stories, and tag me. And if you really loved it, the best thank-you is a written review on Apple Podcasts or a comment on Spotify.  That is a beautiful energetic exchange for Caitlan creating the show.

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You’re not broken. You’re just burnt out on trying to be someone you’re not. Return is the podcast for conscious entrepreneurs, sensitive visionaries, and  healers who’ve checked all the boxes—and are still wondering, “Why doesn’t this feel right?” Hosted by Caitlan Siegenthaler, former therapist turned business energy strategist blending Human Design, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and soulful strategy. Return isn’t about forcing yourself into someone else’s blueprint. It’s about coming home to your own. This isn’t hustle hype or spiritual bypassing disguised as business advice. It’s honest, nuanced, often irreverent conversations for the biz owner who’s outgrown performative success and wants to build something that actually feels good. ✨ Tune in for solo episodes and guest convos that help you: Navigate seasons of change (without losing yourself)Reclaim your energy and decision-making powerBuild a business that honors your gifts and nervous systemExplore who you really are—beneath the shoulds Whether you’re in the midst of a pivot, healing from burnout, or finally ready to trust your intuition again,Return is your reminder that you’re not lost. You’re just on your way home. Let’s begin.

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  • Creator
    Caitlan Siegenthaler
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    123
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Return
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