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. 1d ago

    #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

    15 min

  2. 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

    47 min

  3. Jun 29

    #71 What If Life Wasn't Supposed to Feel This Heavy? Lighten Your Load: Part 1

    Have you ever looked around and wondered... "Why does everyone else seem to know how to do life except me?" What if the problem isn't that you're broken? What if you've simply spent years carrying expectations, roles, beliefs, and responsibilities that were never truly yours? In this episode, Katie shares one of her favorite wisdom stories—the Parable of the Raft—and explores why the very tools, habits, and identities that once helped us survive can eventually become the weight that's holding us back. You'll hear: • Why overwhelm isn't just about having too much to do • The surprising cost of high achievement and people pleasing • How personal growth can accidentally become another burden • Why learning to let go is often more powerful than trying harder • The fresh perspective Human Design has given Katie for creating more ease and authenticity • A simple journal prompt to help you discover what you're still carrying that no longer belongs on your back This episode is the first in a three-part series leading up to Katie's free virtual masterclass: Lighten Your Load with Human Design 📅 Friday, July 24 🕐 1:00 PM Central If you've ever felt exhausted trying to become the person you think you're supposed to be, this conversation is for you. Resources Mentioned • Register for the FREE Human Design Masterclass • Join the Lighten Your Load Journey Waitlist • Inspired by Design Facebook Community Journal Prompt Where in your life are you working the hardest to be accepted? If the expectations you're carrying were represented by heavy sticks on your back... What are they? Who put them there? Do they still belong to you? Come share your reflections inside our Inspired by Design Facebook Community. 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

    30 min

  4. Jun 12

    #70: Why So Serious? 🃏 Reconnecting with Joy Through Your Body with Amanda Marie

    What if you stopped trying to fix yourself and started reconnecting with your joy? In today's episode, Katie sits down with Amanda—a personal trainer, life coach, and spiritual embodiment mentor whose approach to fitness goes far beyond workouts, weight loss, and physical transformation. Amanda shares her personal journey through diet culture, bodybuilding, divorce, burnout, nervous system dysregulation, and ultimately discovering that the answers she was searching for weren't found in working harder—they were found in slowing down, listening to herself, and healing from the inside out. Together, Katie and Amanda explore: • Why so many health and fitness goals are rooted in deeper emotional needs • The hidden relationship between shame, self-judgment, and body image • How burnout can become an invitation into healing • What consistency actually means (and why it has nothing to do with perfection) • The connection between nervous system regulation and physical health • Why joy, play, and laughter are powerful healing tools • Amanda's transformative experience reconnecting with her inner child • What Human Design revealed about Amanda's Projector energy and business path • Why "wholeness" feels more aligned than "wellness" • How to stop trying to force change and start creating sustainable transformation This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt trapped in the cycle of trying harder, doing more, fixing themselves, or believing that happiness exists on the other side of changing their body. You are not broken. You don't need fixing. You may simply need to reconnect with yourself. CONNECT WITH AMANDA Fitness Clarity Session ($35) https://forms.gle/GXjfrhQuJfYu7k7r8    Email Amanda:  embodyher.mentorship@gmail.com CONNECT WITH KATIE Human Design Readings https://linktr.ee/KatieRuppert 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

    58 min

  5. Jun 5

    #69 The Hidden Difference Between Scarcity and Abundance

    What if the biggest shift you could make isn't changing your circumstances... but changing what you're facing? In this episode of Inspired by Design, Katie shares an unexpected insight from a recent palm reading that sparked a powerful reminder about abundance, scarcity, trust, and the direction of our energy. Most of us spend so much time focused on what we're trying to avoid: • Running out of money • Making the wrong decision • Being judged • Failing • Not having enough But what if you're spending so much energy looking at what you don't want that you've lost sight of what you're actually trying to create? Katie explores the difference between moving away from fear and moving toward desire, how this shows up in business, health, relationships, and money, and how June's Human Design transits beautifully support this theme of trust, timing, and possibility. Questions to Consider: • Am I moving toward something I desire or away from something I fear? • What am I currently focused on creating? • Where am I giving too much attention to scarcity? • What would change if I turned toward possibility instead? Resources & Links Mentioned: • The Magic by Rhonda Byrne • June Human Design Transit Reflections Gate 35 wants a new experience. Gate 45 looks at leadership and resources. Gate 12 asks us to trust timing before speaking. Gate 15 reminds us to honor our natural rhythms. Gate 52 brings us into stillness. But underneath all of them is the same question: Can you trust yourself enough to move toward what you desire instead of reacting to what you fear? June 2-7: Gate 35 asks: Am I seeking change because I'm inspired, or because I'm uncomfortable? June 8-13: Gate 45 asks: Am I leading from trust or from scarcity? June 14-19:Gate 12 asks: Am I forcing expression or trusting timing? June 20-25:Gate 15 asks: Can I stop fighting my natural rhythm? June 26-July 1:Gate 52 asks: Can I trust that stillness is productive too? • Inspired by Design Facebook Community • Monthly Moon Workshops • Human Design Readings with Katie • Wellness Retreat at the Chakra Healing Room Connect with Katie: Share your thoughts, examples, and experiences inside the Inspired by Design community or send Katie a message on social media. She'd love to hear where you're choosing to turn toward possibility in your own 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

    21 min

  6. May 29

    #68: You Cannot Mess Your Life Up | Reinvention, Healing & Authenticity with Katy Fry

    What if you didn’t need permission to become who you already are? In this deeply honest and expansive conversation, Katie sits down with creative entrepreneur, retreat facilitator, musician, educator, and alignment coach Katy Fry to talk about reinvention, nervous system healing, feminine energy, authenticity, and learning to trust yourself again. Katy shares how the shutdown of the theater world during the pandemic became the catalyst that changed everything — leading her from performance and burnout into wellness retreats, sound healing, conscious living, emotional healing, and transformational mentorship. Together, Katie and Katy explore:  Why healing is not linear  The connection between nervous system regulation and feminine energy  Learning to soften after survival mode  Human Design, authenticity, and trusting your natural gifts  Why “you cannot mess your life up”  Romanticizing life and slowing down enough to actually feel it  The difference between forcing and receiving  Retreats as containers for reconnection and healing  Rewriting your story after divorce, burnout, or major life transitions  Self-love, intuition, and remembering who you really are This episode is full of validation, permission, and gentle reminders that the answers you’re searching for may already exist within you. Join us for The Wellness Retreat June 27 & 28, 2026!  Connect with Katy Fry Instagram: @AqueousAlignment Instagram: @VocallyOwned Special Offers Mentioned  Mention this podcast interview for your first 60-minute Alignment Coaching session for $111 through Aqueous Alignment  Mention this episode for $10 off your first voice, guitar, or acting lesson with Vocally Owned 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

    51 min

  7. May 15

    #67: From Hit-and-Run to Higher Perspective: Finding Peace When Life Hits Reverse

    Circumstances Don’t Create Your Reality—Your Response Does What happens when everything seems to go wrong in the span of one hour? In this deeply personal episode, Katie shares a real-time story of a chaotic afternoon that included a hit-and-run accident, a heartbreaking family loss, a boil order, nervous system overwhelm, and an unexpected spiritual message through tarot. Instead of powering through, Katie chose to pause. Through journaling, Human Design, tarot, and nervous system awareness, she uncovered a powerful reminder: Your circumstances do not create your reality—your thoughts, choices, and responses do.If you've ever felt trapped by life’s unexpected twists, this episode offers a grounded and compassionate perspective on how to return to your mission, your peace, and your inner sovereignty. In This Episode, You'll Learn:  Why circumstances often feel more powerful than they actually are  How to regulate your nervous system in the middle of overwhelm  What the Eight of Swords can teach us about old stories and self-imposed limitations  How Human Design helps identify your personal “red flags” and “green flags”  Why reconnecting with your mission helps you find peace in chaos  How journaling and reflection can reveal unexpected gifts Key Takeaway You may not control what happens to you, but you are never powerless. When life feels messy, overwhelming, or unfair, you can return to your values, your purpose, and the tools that help you remember who you are. Mentioned in This Episode Tess'  Creative Writing With Your Spirit Muse class through Lily Dale Assembly Tarot cards:  Seven of Pentacles  Knight of Cups  Eight of Swords  Four of Cups  King of Wands  Human Design Manifesting Generator strategy and signature themes  Nervous system regulation practices  Journaling as a tool for self-awareness  Katie’s May discounted Human Design Connection Charts and Personal Readings Resources & Links  ✨ Join Katie’s free Facebook community: Inspired by Design with Katie Rupert 🧬 Book a Human Design Personal Reading or Connection Chart ✍️ Explore Tess Whitehurst’s Creative Writing class through Lily Dale  🎙️ Listen to last week’s episode with Kelly and the mantra: “I never fail, I only learn.”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

    28 min

  8. May 8

    #66: The Mother’s Day Episode: Human Design, Grief & Raising Four Very Different Humans

    What if your children aren’t meant to be parented the same way? In this special Mother’s Day episode of Inspired by Design, Katie sits down with photographer, mother of four, and Serenity Now Float Spa team member Kelly for a deeply honest conversation about grief, motherhood, nervous system regulation, marriage, and Human Design connection charts. Together, they explore how each child brings a completely different energetic experience into a family dynamic — and why parenting from understanding instead of sameness can shift everything. From emotional teenagers and fearless firecrackers to “electric storm” dynamics and deeply bonded connections, this episode offers practical insights, emotional validation, and a fresh perspective for moms navigating the messy middle of raising humans. You’ll also hear:  Kelly’s powerful story of losing her father unexpectedly  How grief changed the way she photographs families and newborns  Why nervous system regulation became life-changing for her family  Human Design insights for parenting different personalities  The difference between connection, tension, and energetic compatibility  Why “I never fail, I only learn” became the family mantra This conversation is emotional, funny, validating, and full of reminders that you’re not doing motherhood wrong just because each child needs something different. Mentioned in This Episode  Mother’s Day Human Design Connection Chart Special (May only)  Mother’s Day Spa Event — May 31  Serenity Now Float Spa  Nervous system regulation tools  Human Design connection charts for parents + children  Kelly’s photography work specializing in babies, families, and grief photography Memorable Quotes “Every child is a different room in the same house.”“You’re not doing it wrong if each relationship with your kids feels different.”“I never fail. I only learn.”“Don’t try to calm the storm. Help them channel the energy.”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

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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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