Deep Conversations with Valerie Birch

Valerie Birch
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Deep Conversations with Valerie Birch is just that - conversations where we go deep. Conversations lead by the soul, created in the moment where we explore consciousness, Human Design, Gene Keys, transformation, embodiment, expansion, spirituality & whatever else comes through. The best part - it's all through the lens of our everyday experiences of life. Real people. Real lives. Weaving together being human and souls who've come for a greater awareness and joy in life. Join us, it really is fun! soulfulspaces.substack.com

  1. 28. Maybe You Don't Need to Try So Hard

    Jun 4

    28. Maybe You Don't Need to Try So Hard

    In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with my friend Britta of Aligned & Undefined to explore what it means to trust yourself in a world that constantly asks you to do more, move faster, and prove your worth. While our conversation begins with Human Design and Britta’s experience as a Reflector, it quickly expands into something much deeper: learning to honor your own timing, choosing environments that support your well-being, releasing the need to fix others, and returning to the wisdom of the body and heart. Together we explore the tension between productivity and presence, the courage required to slow down, and the quiet joy that can be found in everyday life. Whether you’re familiar with Human Design or not, this conversation is an invitation to question the pressures you’ve inherited and reconnect with what feels true for you. In This Episode We Explore * Britta’s experience living as a Reflector * Why environment matters more than we often realize * The difference between presence and performance * Letting go of responsibility for other people’s reactions * Root pressure, over-functioning, and trusting your timing * Returning to the body instead of living in the mind * Finding safety within yourself * The role Human Design has played in our personal journeys * Why slowing down can be an act of leadership * Rediscovering joy through simple everyday moments * The courage to live from your heart rather than external expectations Memorable Moments “Sometimes my presence is just enough.” “This rush that we put on ourselves to get things done is made up.” “Life is too short to trudge along under other people’s expectations.” Connect with Britta Britta is the creator of Aligned & Undefined, where she works with the Akashic Records and supports others in reconnecting with their own wisdom and alignment. Instagram: @alignedandundefined Website: alignedandundefined.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@alignedandundefined Connect with Valerie For those who feel called to support this work, thank you. Looking for your Human Design chart and free download? Check it out here and scroll down. Curious to dive into conversation together via a speaking engagement or on the podcast, I’d love to hear from you! This podcast resonated with you and you want to dive deeper into what it means to not try so hard based on your design, let’s sit together and have our own deep conversation. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulfulspaces.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 2m
  2. #27 Simplicity of supporting others, the pathless woods and following what lights you up

    May 11

    #27 Simplicity of supporting others, the pathless woods and following what lights you up

    What if supporting others had nothing to do with giving advice? In this episode, Valerie reflects on how her solo retreat inadvertently gave friends permission to slow down — simply by being herself. She explores the profound difference between following cement paths versus trusting what lights you up, sharing how small acts of rebellion (like taking back roads home) can rewire your brain and change how you see the world. A gentle invitation to consider: when did you last choose pleasure over efficiency, and what might shift if you trusted your own pathless woods? Please share this podcast with someone you love and leave a review. Your support is greatly appreciated! If this resonated and you’d like to support, click here. Podcast on solo trip: Website: valeriebirch.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulfulspaces.substack.com/subscribe

    19 min
  3. #26 Solo Trips & the range of emotions and freedom

    May 9

    #26 Solo Trips & the range of emotions and freedom

    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulfulspaces.substack.com/subscribe

    41 min
  4. #25 Motherhood Without the Energy to Keep Going with Katie Wilson

    Apr 17

    #25 Motherhood Without the Energy to Keep Going with Katie Wilson

    Motherhood isn’t meant to feel like constant output. And yet… for so many women - especially non-sacral mothers - it does. In this episode, Valerie and Katie explore what it really means to parent without consistent energy in a world that expects you to always keep going. From Human Design to real-life motherhood moments, this conversation unravels the pressure to “do it all” and opens up a different way—one rooted in trust, presence, and honoring your body. If you’ve ever felt exhausted trying to keep up… this one will feel like exhale. Only love, Valerie Curious if you’re a non-sacral (Manifestor, Projector, Reflector)? Grab your free chart. Let’s co-create together: The Activation Voice Note Reflections. Sometimes just a new insight and energetic shift is exactly what you’re looking for in challenge or shift. A simple voice note exchange is a $20 investment for deep seeing and energy. Venmo @Valerie-Birch with your name and phone number and I’ll begin a text thread to connect. In voice notes, send me what’s coming up, and I’ll send back a voice reflection that’s sure to shift something within. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulfulspaces.substack.com/subscribe

    55 min
  5. #24 The Truth About Entrepreneurship No One Talks About

    Mar 11

    #24 The Truth About Entrepreneurship No One Talks About

    In this solo episode of Deep Conversations with Valerie Birch, Valerie shares a pattern she has been observing for years while building her own business. As more people step into entrepreneurship and creating work aligned with their gifts, there is often a strong focus on strategies, systems, and building something successful. But Valerie reveals a deeper truth: the real work isn’t only in the business itself. It’s in the everyday moments of life. How you respond to the mundane moments — your tone of voice with your children, your patience in moments of stress, your ability to soften and stay present — shapes the energy you bring into everything you create. Instead of separating business from life, Valerie invites us to recognize that the way we live our lives is the foundation of the work we share with the world. What resonated for you? Share your reflections and aha moments with Valerie and your friend! If this shifted an awareness for you, please subscribe. Subscribing truly helps grow this community and consciousness. Curious of the insights of your foundation of life and business? Grab your free Human Design chart and begin exploring and experimenting. Sometimes one conversation can reveal what we couldn’t see before. Connect with Valerie If something in this reflection stirred a deeper awareness for you, you’re warmly invited to explore The Activation Session with Valerie — a one-to-one conversation designed to reveal what may be ready to shift, clarify, or come into view. Learn more here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulfulspaces.substack.com/subscribe

    11 min
  6. #23 The Truth About Being a Projector (Human Design) with Laila

    Mar 5

    #23 The Truth About Being a Projector (Human Design) with Laila

    In this episode, Valerie and her guest, Laila, explore the lived experience of being a Projector in Human Design. As two splenic projectors, they reflect on intuition, rest, and the quiet power of simply being in a world that celebrates constant doing. Together they share how projectors often grow up feeling different, pushing themselves to keep up with others, only to discover that their true gift is presence, not productivity. This conversation gently reveals the deeper wisdom projectors carry - the ability to hold space, see truth, and guide others simply through their presence. Along the way, they call out two powerful illusions: that our value comes from doing more, and that we must fix others to be loved. Instead, this episode invites a different rhythm, one where rest, intuition, and authenticity become the real source of guidance. Sometimes one conversation can reveal what we couldn’t see before. Connect with LailaYou can find Laila on Substack at The Unfolding Path, where she shares reflections on intuition, life, trading and the unfolding journey of becoming. Connect with Valerie If this conversation stirred something within you, you’re welcome to explore The Activation Session with Valerie — a one-to-one conversation where insight, clarity, and new perspective can naturally unfold. Learn more here: https://www.valeriebirch.com/the-activation Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction to Projectors and Connection 03:02 The Essence of Co-Creation 05:54 Understanding Projector Challenges 08:49 The Power of Presence 11:37 Setting Boundaries as Projectors 14:18 The Importance of Self-Care 17:04 Exploring Safety and the Body 20:01 Childhood Memories and Healing 22:53 Breathwork and Grounding Techniques 25:35 The Journey of Self-Discovery 33:44 The Role of Eldest Daughters in Healing 37:23 Navigating Projector Parenting 41:45 Overcoming Guilt and Shame in Rest 47:21 The Power of Permission for Projectors 51:26 Embracing the New Paradigm for Projectors 54:40 Trusting the Spleen and Intuition 58:17 Gathering Wisdom Through Diverse Experiences This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulfulspaces.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 6m

  7. Feb 18

    #22 Who's truly the expert?

    I recorded this on my morning walk. No edits. Just real life and a clear thought that needed to land. When every “expert” sounds confident but the advice contradicts itself, it’s easy to feel more confused than clear. This episode is a simple reminder: your body already knows. Human Design is a tool to help you gain trust and confidence in the expert advice of your own body. Sometimes confusion isn’t about lacking information. It’s about outgrowing the identity that needed external validation. If you’re in a transition, especially one you can’t fully name yet, this is the work I do. The Activation is a one-time, 75-minute Identity Activation.Through Human Design and the Gene Keys, we uncover the identity you’ve outgrown, the transition you’re navigating, the pattern keeping you stuck, and the next grounded step forward. Together I support you in reclaiming and owning your expert advice in life. This is beyond a reading, it’s a catalytic life-changing experience. If you feel the pull, book your Activation. If this resonates and you want to dive deeper into understanding first, with ease you can at valeriebirch.com Do you feel connected to the expert within? Share with my on Instagram. Only love, Valerie This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulfulspaces.substack.com/subscribe

    3 min
  8. #21 With Mel Browne: What It Actually Feels Like to Live Your Incarnation Cross, Sleep & Inner Authority

    Feb 11

    #21 With Mel Browne: What It Actually Feels Like to Live Your Incarnation Cross, Sleep & Inner Authority

    There’s no accident you’ve been drawn to this episode. Your soul called this in. This is not just a podcast, it’s a frequency transmission from the heart of the Cross of Penetration. In this episode, Valerie sits down with Mel Browne, 3/5 Sacral Generator and founder of Rise Human Design, for a deep, grounded, and unscripted conversation about what it actually feels like to live your Incarnation Cross, the power of sleep for your type and inner authority. Valerie and Mel are both the Cross of Penetration, so something inside of you is ready for a breakthrough and this episode just may be it. Listen to the end as what Mel shares about what is lighting her up is straight FIRE! In this episode, we explore: * The subtle, often invisible impact of the Cross of Penetration * What it really means to follow your Inner Authority (when the mind wants to take over) * Why the Cross of Penetration is less about “teaching” and more about energetic disruption * How to be at peace with planting seeds you’ll never see bloom * The link between sleep, nervous system health, and following your own pacing as an entrepreneur * Releasing the pressure to explain your path or prove your worth * Generators need to burn off energy for restorative sleep * Emotional regulation is vital in chaotic times * Integrating human design into daily practices enhances life * Self-care is the first step to changing the world Take this forward Because you are here, we invite you to journal on the dinner party of the Cross of Penetration: Where can’t you seem to make a breakthrough? What is about to pop? Let it work on you. Listen. Let it land. It is for you. Connect with Mel Browne Website: https://risehumandesign.com/ Business Activation Session: https://risehumandesign.com/activations Instagram: @risehumandesign Facebook: @risehumandesign Let me know what seeds were planted for you! Comment below or send me a DM on Instagram. As always, sharing is love. Please share this with a friend! Only love, Valerie This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulfulspaces.substack.com/subscribe

    53 min
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Deep Conversations with Valerie Birch is just that - conversations where we go deep. Conversations lead by the soul, created in the moment where we explore consciousness, Human Design, Gene Keys, transformation, embodiment, expansion, spirituality & whatever else comes through. The best part - it's all through the lens of our everyday experiences of life. Real people. Real lives. Weaving together being human and souls who've come for a greater awareness and joy in life. Join us, it really is fun! soulfulspaces.substack.com

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