Episode 275: Alignment and Transformation Through Sustainable Fashion and Personal Styling with Alisa Koz
Human Design can be practically applied to all facets of life, including how we dress and present ourselves to the world.
In this episode, I’m joined by Alisa Koz, a sustainable personal stylist. Using Astrology and Human Design, Alisa offers personal styling services to help women connect to and express their true selves through fashion.
You’ll hear Alisa share:
What does sustainability mean
How she uses Astrological natal charts and Human Design and translates them to personal styling, alignment, and transformation
Styling tips for proportion, starting a capsule wardrobe, and how to transition one's wardrobe to sustainable fashion
And she used my natal chart to give me personal styling tips that were on point!
Listen to the Episode:
“Generators and Manifesting Generators do not really need a “Maybe” pile when they declutter, because if it’s not a yes, they don’t need to keep it. It’s not the most sustainable approach, but that’s what I found difficult when I got into sustainability - I felt pressured to keep clothes that didn’t work for me. Sustainability is all about balance and Generators and Manifesting Generators have permission to gently and ethically get rid of those items. ”
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In this birthday episode, we get personal and talk about the parts of ourselves we’ve been taught to tone down, cover up, or feel ashamed of — the quirks, patterns, and preferences we thought made us “too much,” “too sensitive,” or just… weird.
And how Human Design gives us a language — and a framework — to see these parts not as flaws, but as guidance.
We discuss:
Why your quirks aren’t accidents — they’re insights
How I reframed what I used to feel self-conscious about through my Human Design
Real-life examples from my chart (and maybe yours, too!)
You know how the saying goes, “trust your intuition”? It sounds great — until you're staring at your meal plan, second-guessing your symptoms, and wondering why you still don’t feel like yourself.
This episode is about self-leadership — and how Human Design gives you a practical path back to trusting your judgment, body, and energy again.
We’ll unpack what self-leadership really means, the subtle ways we learn to override it (even with “good” advice), and how each of the seven Human Design Authorities offers a tangible, practical approach to building that trust again — one decision at a time.
This isn’t about ignoring input or never asking for support. It’s about becoming the kind of person who knows how to hear themselves — and lead themselves — even in the noise.
In this episode:
What self-leadership is (and isn’t)
Why wellness culture often disconnects us from our inner compass
Seven ways Human Design helps you stop outsourcing your decisions
The difference between following intuition vs. understanding your Authority
Before you can build a rhythm that fits, you need to understand the energy that’s driving it.
In this episode, I’m breaking down what energy mapping through Human Design is, why it matters, and how it helps you create wellness rhythms that actually work for you — not just on paper, but in real life.
If you’ve ever felt like your energy was inconsistent, unpredictable, or just hard to work with… this one’s for you.
In this episode, I discuss what it really means to find rhythm in your wellness — not through more rules, protocols, or plans, but through your Human Design.
Because if you’ve been doing “all the right things” and still feel off… it’s not a “you” problem. It’s a mismatch.
We’ll unpack:
Why popular wellness rhythms don’t stick
What finding your own rhythm actually looks and feels like
How Human Design gives you the blueprint to rebuild trust with your body, your energy, and your timing
What happens when you stop bracing at your own reflection—and start seeing yourself clearly for the first time?
In this solo, deeply personal follow-up to Episode 316, I share what actually happened when I joined The Self-Portrait Challenge with visibility mentor Lisa Haukom — and what it cracked open for me.
What began as an experiment in iPhone photography quickly became a process of unpacking why I’ve spent most of my life flinching at photos of myself to softening old stories, letting go of performance, and reclaiming how I see myself now.
You’ll hear me share:
The quiet grief of no longer recognizing your body
The power of documenting (not performing)
How representation—especially as an Asian women—isn’t just about visibility, but self-trust
Why learning to love photos of yourself isn’t about vanity—it’s about recognition
Whether you're in your thirties, forties, fifties or beyond, if you’ve ever felt invisible in your own life or body, this one’s for you.
How much of your stress is truly yours—and how much comes from the world around you?
In this episode, we’re diving deep into the intersection of stress and conditioning, exploring how societal, familial, and even workplace expectations shape our responses to pressure. By understanding how conditioning contributes to chronic stress, you’ll learn to untangle inherited patterns and reclaim peace.
We’ll cover:
How your Human Design reveals stress patterns and where you’re most vulnerable to conditioning
Tools to differentiate external stress from your own natural rhythms
Strategies to decondition, restore alignment, and protect your energy in a world that thrives on hustle
If you’re feeling the weight of other people’s expectations or struggling to find calm amidst chaos, this episode is for you.
Feeling perpetually drained or overwhelmed? It might not just be about needing more rest—it could be energy leaks in your life.
In this episode, we explore how Human Design reveals where these leaks happen, especially through open and undefined centers. I’ll guide you through spotting these energy drains, share strategies to seal them, and show you how to realign with your authentic flow. Whether it’s taking on others’ emotions or saying “yes” when you mean “no,” this episode is packed with insights to help you reclaim your energy and thrive.
As we step into a new year, many of us feel the pull to set resolutions. But have you ever paused to ask why you want the things you’re resolving to achieve?
In this episode, we’re diving into the hidden drivers behind New Year’s resolutions, how conditioning and societal expectations shape them, and why aligning with your unique Human Design can create more meaningful intentions. Let’s leave behind the pressure of “shoulds” and embrace a new way of setting goals that feel aligned, achievable, and authentic.
300 episodes and counting! In this milestone episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing the biggest lessons I’ve learned from this incredible journey. From redefining success as a Projector to navigating personal and professional evolution, this episode is packed with insights for anyone who’s ready to embrace their true self.
Here’s what you’ll hear:
How I’ve redefined success by following my Authority and speaking my truth
Why it’s okay to evolve, change your mind, and embrace an integrative approach to health and life
The importance of seeing the value in your unique perspective—even when it feels uncomfortable
How rest and intentionality have fueled seven years of podcasting (and counting!)
This show has been more than just a creative outlet—it’s been a journey of self-discovery, connection, and growth. Whether you’ve been with me since Episode 000 or you’re just tuning in, I hope these lessons inspire you to redefine success, honor your path, and lean into your unique gifts.
In this episode, I get real about navigating grief, anger, and the rollercoaster of emotions that come with adversity. After experiencing the heartbreak of losing a close friend and the emotional weight of external chaos, I stepped away from social media and the constant noise of the news to protect my energy.
Through this process, my Human Design became my guide. By understanding my open centers—Solar Plexus, Head, Ajna, etc.—I found tools to process my emotions, manage overwhelm, and reconnect with clarity.
Feeling stuck or weighed down by your own emotions? This episode dives into how Human Design can help you build resilience and navigate tough times with greater self-awareness and grace. Tune in for practical tips, personal insights, and a reminder: there’s strength in understanding yourself.
In Human Design, Undefined Centers absorb and amplify the energy of those around them, which can deeply affect emotional, mental, and physical well-being in relationships.
This episode explores the challenges and opportunities that arise when navigating relationships with Undefined Centers and guides you on how to manage the energy dynamics within relationships, offering tips to maintain balance and emotional health.
In this episode, we dive deep into Human Design Authorities and why mastering the art of following your Authority is the most crucial step toward optimizing your health.
We'll explore how learning to trust yourself and your decision-making process can transform not only your wellbeing but also your ability to confidently navigate life.
Discover how aligning with your Authority empowers you to make choices that support your unique path to health and balance.
Human Design offers profound unique insights into our health, uncovering both our inherent strengths and areas of vulnerability.
In this episode, we dive deep into the energies of the Root and Throat centers, exploring how they influence our overall well-being.
I share personal stories of my own health journey, revealing the powerful connections I discovered between these centers and my physical and emotional health.
How are you influenced? It’s a simple but pivotal question to consider.
Much of Human Design is about “deconditioning” and in order to know what you need to condition from, you need to understand how you’re influenced.
This episode examines:
What happens when you live in alignment with your Human Design
What happens when you don’t
What I’ve had to decondition myself from
At the start of the year, I started a new practice to bring more mindfulness to my day. It’s quickly become my favorite way to practice self-observation.
In this episode, I’m sharing what that ritual is, my biggest self-discovery to date, and how this daily exercise is helping me develop a positive mindset and bring more compassion and kindness into my day.
In this episode, we examine why people are interested in Human Design.
I share real-life reasons why clients I’ve worked with wanted to know about their Human Design and the problems they hoped it would help solve.
We look at various Types, Strategies, and Authorities and consider the costs and benefits of aligning and not being in alignment with our designs and how that shows up physically.
Returning to the show is Julien Elizabeth, an astrologer, writer, and embodiment teacher. Julien integrates soulful perspectives, practical guidance, and impactful tools with compassion and authenticity to move through unexpected changes and major life transitions.
Julien previously appeared in Episodes 114, 216, and 229 for conversations on astrology and yoga nidra breathing.
In this episode, you’ll hear us discuss:
How we approach astrology and the context in which we both apply it in our lives
How she embraced her Human Design as a Projector and what happened when she surrendered to waiting for invitations
Key astrological highlights for 2024 with examples of how to translate this into our everyday lives and, most importantly, what to do with it
As we enter the new year, it's a natural time for introspection, personal reflection, and a desire for positive change. In this episode, I delve into three key aspects to ponder as you consider meaningful goals to set for the coming year.
Human Design can be practically applied to all facets of life, including how we dress and present ourselves to the world.
In this episode, I’m joined by Alisa Koz, a sustainable personal stylist. Using Astrology and Human Design, Alisa offers personal styling services to help women connect to and express their true selves through fashion.
You’ll hear Alisa share:
What does sustainability mean
How she uses Astrological natal charts and Human Design and translates it to personal styling, alignment, and transformation
Styling tips for proportion, starting a capsule wardrobe, and how to transition one's wardrobe to sustainable fashion
And she used my natal chart to give me personal styling tips that were on point!
Returning to the show is friend and frequent guest Nadia Gabrielle.
You may have heard past episodes with Nadia on all things Projectors, having a Self-Projected Authority, Subconscious Capacity Building, Service Design, and more.
In this episode, you’ll hear two Projectors deeply recognizing each other as we discuss why expanding into products is supportive for service providers to manage their energy and avoid burnout.
Nadia has just opened the doors to her latest offering, Product Design School, so we discuss:
What is Product Design and how it differs from Service Design?
When should a business owner expand into Products?
Nadia’s “winter of discontent,” how it affected her health, and how her sustainable product offering afforded her the time and space to take care of herself and heal
How she partners Human Design with solid business strategies
My personal experience as a student in Service Design School and working with Nadia in a one-in-one capacity on my own subconscious capacity building and how I’m expanding into products
It’s hard to narrow everything that Human Design has taught me to three things, but in this episode, I discuss three key things:
Energy Management
Boundaries
Managing Expectations
...that Human Design has helped me better manage in ways that are more comfortable and correct for me.
One of the things I’m frequently asked about is parenting with Human Design. The Human Design part I can share about, but the parenting part - not so much.
So, in this episode, I invited Maggie Hilpisch, a colleague who applies Human Design in parenting her three children.
Maggie fell in love with and has been feverishly studying Human Design since 2020 (we were in the same Human Design certification program together!). She works with individuals, couples, and small groups, as well as brings Human Design into the workplace, where Human Design is a key part of her role at her 9-5 job!
Human Design is the primary lens that she views the world through and it's transformed how she shows up for herself and others. Maggie is a 2/4 Splenic Projector, her husband is a 3 /5 Sacral Generator, and she has three boys - a 3 /5 Manifesting Generator and a set of 4 / 6 Generator identify twins (with identical Human Designs!).
In this episode, you’ll hear Maggie and I discuss:
Musings on being Splenic Projectors
How she parents her three boys, who are under the age of four, through the lens of Human Design
Practical, actional examples that she uses that we can all put into practice immediately!
We often lack confidence in various areas, as discussed in recent episodes. Human Design can be a powerful tool to release and change the self-limiting stories we tell ourselves.
In this episode, I share ten ways that my Human Design has boosted my confidence and helped me reframe some of the narratives I’d developed about myself.
How does the old saying go? “Comparison is the thief of joy.”
We all understand what this means, and we all understand what comparisons do to us.
In this episode, we explore how Human Design can help shift and reframe the stories and narratives developed through comparisonitis and reset the damage caused over the years.
Knowing how we might be wasting it is important if health and Human Design are about abundance and energy alignment.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
What are energy leaks?
Two energy leaks that we all have around technology and social media
My personal experiences with these leaks and what steps I’m taking to address them
“We receive tons of advice on navigating our lives and our career but no guidance on how to go to the next step. How can we move from receiving advice to receiving help to coordinating the next steps.”
In this episode, I explore how we absorb advice and what we do with it. I break it down into three steps - Awareness, Enablement, and Integration - and then pose thought-provoking questions for an exercise in self-observation with non-judgment.
Overwhelm - we all know what it feels like. Dread and high levels of anxiety that leads to distraction, reduced productivity, and disrupted sleep.
While I could list a number of things you can do to deal with overwhelm, it really comes down to understanding what’s causing your overwhelm at its root and how to manage your energy to overcome it.
In this episode, I openly share what makes me feel overwhelmed and three areas of my Human Design that help me understand why these things overwhelm me and the best way to work with and manage my energy to overcome them.
Many people come to Human Design looking for clues as to what direction to take in their life because they’re not happy doing what they’re doing right now.
I’ve found that most people have an idea of what they want to be doing but aren’t pursuing it because they feel trapped by “golden handcuffs.”
In this episode, we discuss:
What are “golden handcuffs?”
Why do you feel trapped
How to free yourself from them without making a career and life change (if you’re not ready right now)
Having a 3rd Profile Line in your Human Design means you become wise through life experiences.
You aren’t meant to stand on the sidelines; you’re meant to do. Because regardless of the outcome, you learn through the experience itself.
If you’ve forgotten this, this episode is a pep talk for you! And if you don’t have a 3rd Profile Line, it’s likely that you know someone who does, so give it a listen and understand how you can be of support in helping them to reframe failure.
Naomi Nakamura is a Health x Human Design coach who’s creating a healthier society through aligned energy.
She blends a bespoke mix of Functional Nutrition and Human Design to help others shift into alignment to leverage and correctly manage their energy to support their body, mind, and spirit.
She believes that when we embrace our authenticity and lean into our bio-individuality, we naturally live a life of freedom, empowerment, and optimal health.
Naomi resides in the San Francisco Bay Area and can often be found exploring the area with her puppy girl, Coco Pop!
Connect with Naomi on: Instagram
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What if the way you show up in relationships has less to do with effort—and more to do with your subconscious capacity?
Returning to the show is my friend, mentor, and frequent guest, Nadia Gabrielle—a teacher of conscious strategy and subconscious capacity.
In this episode, Nadia and I dive into the deep, often overlooked connection between capacity and relationships. She shares how our subconscious beliefs shape the way we connect with others—whether in personal relationships, work dynamics, or even our relationship with institutions and systems.
Through real-life case studies and personal experiences, we explore:
How subconscious capacity impacts relationships (in ways you might not expect)
The patterns that keep you stuck in relational burnout, overgiving, or misalignment
Strategies for building resilience and repairing connections—without depleting yourself
If you’ve ever felt drained in your relationships, struggled to hold boundaries, or wondered why certain dynamics feel so hard, this conversation is for you.
Tune in to learn how to expand your capacity and transform the way you relate to others—without losing yourself in the process.