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 tool ...
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#26: The Calm Connection System: Breaking Free from Overwhelm and Guilt in Motherhood with Kate Kripke
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59:11In this heartfelt and eye‑opening conversation, Katie sits down with Kate Kripke, LCSW, PMH‑C, a maternal mental health expert who helps high‑achieving moms break free from burnout, guilt, and overwhelm. What you’ll hear in this episode: Why so many of us equate love and worth with exceptionalism—and how that leads to exhaustion. The critical shift…
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#25: The Projector's Path on Being Called to Guide Others and Protecting your Energy
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33:21If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on empty while everyone else seems to be keeping up, this episode is for you. In this conversation with Alexis Z—a wise and candid 3/5 Projector—we get real about: ✅ Why so many Projectors (and non‑Projectors, too!) feel like they have to keep hustling to “keep up” ✅ How resentment and bitterness sneak in whe…
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#24: Gut Reactions, Beige Aesthetics & Pop Singers: A Generator Interview with My Preteen
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32:14I have a super special surprise for you! In our interview today, I’m joined by my favorite 12-year-old, my daughter Emaline! As a Generator with Sacral Authority and a 1/3 Profile in Human Design, Emaline gives us a candid, funny, and insightful look into how energy and decision-making play out in real life for preteens. From favorite songs to rapi…
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#23. The Manifester’s Path to Peace: Barbara Bloomer on Leading with Instinct
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37:53In this inspiring conversation, we meet Barbara Bloomer, a splenic Manifester and owner of Barbara Ann Spa in Lake St. Louis. Barbara shares what it’s like to embrace her Human Design as an initiator, how she’s shifted her work life to protect her energy, and the magic of trusting her instincts. You’ll hear how understanding her design helped her g…
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#22. Small Shifts for Big Ease: A Manifesting Generator’s Story!
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32:40This week kicks off our Human Design Type Interview mini-series with a deep, real-life conversation between Katie and fellow Manifesting Generator Kim Wilkins. Kim shares candid stories about embracing her MG energy, emotional authority, and 1/3 profile—without turning her life upside down. They discuss small, practical shifts like knowing when to …
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#21. Stop Overplanning — Start Trusting: Lessons from a 5/2 leaning into an Incarnation Cross of Distraction
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22:55This week, I’m sharing some behind-the-scenes reflections as I build my Lighten Your Load Journey — a 6-week coaching container designed to help you move forward without overwhelm. Do you want more from life—but aren’t sure where to start? Do you try to make changes, but it feels like too much to add to your already full plate, so it keeps getting …
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#20. When the Plan Falls Apart: Lessons from My Human Design + Coaching Journey
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19:31In this off-the-cuff episode, I share what happened when life didn’t go to plan—no pre-recorded podcast, no “perfect” prep—and how I’m learning to trust myself in those messy moments. We’ll talk about: 👉 Why I no longer spiral when things don’t go as planned 👉 The surprising gifts of leaning into self-trust (instead of anxiety) 👉 What coaching actu…
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#19. Grief, Trauma & Identity: Human Design Answers Big Questions
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25:23Episode Summary: In today’s listener-inspired episode, I’m answering three bold and thoughtful questions that came in through the Google Form. These are questions many people wonder about but are often unsure if they can ask—so I’m thrilled to unpack them for you. 👉 The questions we explore: How does Human Design inform the processing of emotions l…
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#18. What Do You Really Want? Finding Clarity, Calm & Courage in the Chaos
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20:58What if the stress you’ve learned to normalize is actually the thing holding you back from joy, clarity, and peace? In today’s episode, I’m opening up about the mind-body disconnect so many of us live in without realizing it—and how learning to feel your feelings is the surprising first step to regaining clarity and courage in your life. We’ll unpa…
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#17. When Overwhelm Breaks You Open, A Personal Reset is in your Power
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9:58Have you ever hit a wall so hard it shook your soul awake? In this raw and reflective episode, I share what it feels like to come face-to-face with emotional overwhelm—and what it means to choose healing over hustle. From the way our bodies hold onto stress, to the pivotal moments when we finally pause to acknowledge what’s not working, this is you…
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#16. Facing Fear with Courage: What 7 Human Design Gates Reveal About Your Inner Strength
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35:32In this episode of Inspired by Design, I’m diving deep into the Spleen Center in Human Design—specifically the 7 gates where fear lives in the body. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or paralyzed by fear of failure, rejection, judgment, or repeating past mistakes, this episode will help you reframe and reclaim your personal power.You’ll learn…
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#15. What’s a Human Design Reading Like? A Mini Session with Rosemary
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38:11What is a Human Design reading actually like? In this episode, I'm inviting you into a real-life mini chart reading with our podcast giveaway winner, Rosemary. You’ll hear us unpack her design, reflect on her experiences as a Projector, and explore what it really means to navigate life with this energy type. Rosemary didn’t know much about Human De…
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#14. May Is My Messy Middle: A Big Announcement + Giveaway!
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4:48This bonus episode is a love note to you—my listeners—and an invitation to be part of something bigger this May. I'm opening the doors wide to share what’s happening behind the scenes in my own messy middle: launching this podcast, building a new business, and showing up more as myself. You’ll hear: Why I’m dedicating the month of May to spreading …
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#13. Why Subconscious Shifts Might Be the Missing Link in Your Wellness - Conversation with Hanna Kok
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45:25Can healing really start with you? In this powerful episode of Inspired by Design, Katie sits down with a guest whose experience as a caregiver, coach, and subconscious programming expert brings a grounded yet revolutionary perspective on healing, purpose, and personal empowerment. From breaking generational patterns to navigating chronic illness a…
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#12. From Hustle to Harmony: Reclaiming Ease and Redefining Success with Michal McCracken
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38:20Join Katie and guest Michal McCracken—transformational coach, CEO Queen energy mentor, and host of Space & Grace—as they unpack the real cost of hustle culture and what it looks like to rebuild success on your terms. They talk about: Why pushing through can feel easier (but more exhausting) than allowing ease The power of planning around your energ…
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#11. Empowerment, Color, and Carpool Lane Dreams with Anna Palmer
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32:41In this heartfelt and empowering episode, Katie sits down with Anna Palmer—House of Colour stylist, podcast host, and mom of three—to talk about reclaiming your confidence and identity in the middle of motherhood, messy schedules, and major life transitions. Anna shares how something as simple as knowing her colors gave her a reason to show up diff…
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#10. 🧩Empower Your Healing: Tune In and Take Charge of Your Health - Conversation with Dr. Mckenzie
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35:02We are starting our first Interview Series here on Inspired By Design with Katie Ruppert!! In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Shawn McKenzie, a board-certified Chiropractic Physician and passionate community educator, to explore how your nervous system holds the key to healing old injuries, improving posture, and restoring function—sometimes deca…
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#9. 🧩 Trusting Your Journey is right on Time: Reflections from the Messy Middle 🧩
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29:50Have you ever hesitated to take time for yourself, convinced that the world might fall apart if you did? In this episode, I’m sharing my personal reflections on leading my first solo retreat—what I learned, what surprised me, and why holding space for others isn’t the same as holding space for yourself. Highlights to listen for from this episode: 🌙…
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#8. 🧩Your Human Design Personality Profile: What Your Numbers Reveal About You🧩
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28:05Ever wonder why you show up the way you do in relationships, work, and life? Your Human Design Personality Profile holds the key! In this episode, I break down the six personality lines in Human Design, how they shape your strengths and challenges, and why your two-number profile is more than just a label—it's a roadmap to deeper self-understanding…
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#7. 🧩 The Fast-Forward Button to Aligned Decision-Making with Human Design 🧩
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36:06You’ve been to the time management workshops. You’ve made the to-do lists, scheduled the time blocks, and promised yourself you’d be more disciplined—only to end up exhausted and frustrated. What if the problem isn’t your willpower but the way you’re making decisions? In this episode, we’re diving into Human Design authority—your personal decision-…
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#6. 🧩A Permission Slip to Be Yourself 😎 The Power of Human Design ✨
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30:03What if there was a blueprint for how you’re meant to operate in the world? Human Design offers exactly that—a unique way to understand your energy, decision-making style, and natural strengths. In this episode, I break down the fundamentals of Human Design, including: ✨ The 5 energy types and how they interact ✨ 5 Ways Human Design can improve lif…
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#5. Ditch the Duality, Stop it with the Boxes and Repeat after me: "Both-And"
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13:14Do you ever feel stuck choosing between a practical how-to and a wild, free, intuitive woo-whoo? What if you could have both? In this episode of Inspired by Design I share a bit about navigate life as an elder millennial—growing up without the Internet and coming of age with it—and how that unique perspective taught me to see the full spectrum of p…
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#4. Overwhelm isn’t a Badge of Honor - How to Break Free from the Trap
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38:26Have you ever felt like you were running on empty, yet couldn’t stop pushing yourself? In this episode, I open up about my personal journey through high performance, burnout, and the identity crisis that followed. I share the hard lessons I learned about setting boundaries, finding balance, and redefining success—not just as a business owner but as…
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#3. How Yoga Can Transform Your Life—Even If You Never Step on a Mat
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26:46Think yoga is just about flexibility and stretching? Think again. In this episode, I’m sharing five powerful ways yoga can transform your life—without ever stepping into a class. Whether you struggle with stress, feel disconnected from your body, or just want to move through life with more ease, yoga offers tools that go far beyond the mat. 🔹 How y…
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#2. 2 Simple Ways Human Design Helped Me Enjoy Life More
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10:48Ever feel like you’re spinning your wheels, trying to fit into a mold that just doesn’t feel right? In this episode of Inspired by Design, I’m sharing how Human Design gave me the permission I didn’t know I needed—to embrace my multi-passionate nature, break free from hustle culture, and finally create a flow that works for me. I’ll walk you throug…
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Inspired By Design - Step off the hustle train & allow life to light you up!
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5:45Meet Katie Ruppert, a recovering overachiever and lifelong learner, as she shares the inspiration behind Inspired by Design. In this episode, she introduces the idea of using inspiration to take the action you've been wanting to take but haven't - or at least not consistently... She's kicking off this first season sharing powerful tools and insight…
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