Magnetic by Design: A Human Design Podcast

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Welcome to Magnetic by Design! A Human Design podcast that empowers you to be uniquely you. Join me, Nicole Towers, Human Design Guide & Business Mentor, for soulful conversations and authentic interviews with incredible guests. We dive deep into topics like energetics in business, conscious entrepreneurship, self development, and all things Human Design. If you are ready to go on a journey of self discovery, to understand your energetic gifts & strengths so that you can unearth your highest potential. New episodes fortnightly on Wednesdays.

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June 12, 2026Episode 4048 min

40. Connecting with Your Inner Guidance: Intuition, Human Design & Self-Trust with 3/5 Manifesting Generator Julie Reisle

Have you ever had a feeling about something before you could explain it?A quiet knowing, a gut response, a sign that arrived at just the right time, or a sense that something in your life or business was no longer right, even if your mind was trying to talk you out of it?In this episode, I'm joined by intuitive guide, TEDx speaker, master coach and 3/5 Manifesting Generator Julie Reisler for a conversation about intuition, Human Design, self-trust and reconnecting with your inner guidance.Julie shares her journey from people-pleasing and self-doubt to learning how to trust the wisdom that had been guiding her all along. We explore the connection between intuition and Human Design, the different ways intuition can speak to us, and why so many of us have been conditioned to look outside ourselves for answers.We talk about:Julie’s journey from people-pleasing to trusting her inner guidanceThe difference between intuition, fear and egoulie's four Intuition Language™ types: Visionary, Volume, Vessel and VisceralHow meditation and inner safety can strengthen your intuitive connectionThe connection between Human Design, body wisdom and authorityWhy your intuition may have already been guiding you more than you realiseHow signs, synchronicities and body signals can support your pathThis conversation is a beautiful reminder that self-trust isn't something we find outside of ourselves.It's something we cultivate by learning to listen.And the more we listen, the more we recognise the guidance that has been within us all along.Julie’s Links:Free Intuition Language™ Test: https://www.juliereisler.com/intuitiontestInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliereislerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieReislerPodcast: https://www.juliereisler.com/podcast NICOLE'S LINKSWork with meJoin my mailing list for exclusive offers (including 10% off all readings)Human Design & Gene Keys Readings HD Integration Session Human Design ReportsApply for 1:1 Coaching - Human Design & Business coaching ConnectInstagram @nicoletowers_Visit my Website https://nicoletowers.com/Free ResourcesLook up your Human Design ChartDownload the FREE Guide: 'Aligned Business Strategies for your Human Design Type'Nicole x

May 22, 2026Episode 3939 min

39. Creativity, Human Design & Building a Life-First Business with Jennifer Borg

In this episode of Magnetic By Design: A Human Design Podcast, I’m joined by the beautiful Jennifer Borg, a branding and lifestyle photographer for visionary women, and a 6/2 Sacral Manifesting Generator.Jennifer was on the podcast three years ago, so it felt really special to have her back for another conversation, this time exploring creativity, Human Design, business, flow, structure and what it really looks like to design a life you love.In this episode, Jennifer shares how taking space from consuming other people’s content and retreating into her own energy has opened up more creativity, clarity and inspiration in her business.We also explore how understanding her Human Design has supported the way she creates, works, protects her authenticity and builds a business around her values, energy and real life.We talk about:Creating before consuming and protecting your creative energyThe 6/2 profile and the power of retreat, embodiment and lived wisdomHow Jennifer works with her open Identity Centre and protects her authenticityWhy structure can actually create more flow and freedom in your businessBuilding a business around your values, energy and lifestyleTrusting your own way of creating instead of following what everyone else is doingHow Human Design can support your creativity, visibility and business alignmentThis is such a beautiful conversation for creatives, entrepreneurs and women in business who are craving more space, simplicity and alignment in the way they work.Jennifer’s approach is such a gorgeous example of what it looks like to build a business around your life, not the other way around. Jennifer’s Links:Connect with Jen on Instagram Visit Jen's website here Check out her journals here NICOLE'S LINKSWork with meJoin my mailing list for exclusive offers (including 10% off all readings)Human Design & Gene Keys Readings HD Integration Session Human Design ReportsApply for 1:1 Coaching - Human Design & Business coaching ConnectInstagram @nicoletowers_Visit my Website https://nicoletowers.com/Free ResourcesLook up your Human Design ChartDownload the FREE Guide: 'Aligned Business Strategies for your Human Design Type'Nicole x

April 1, 2026Episode 3827 min

38. When Pushing Stops Working: Burnout & Recovery as a Projector with Trina Pitts

A conversation on burnout, Human Design, and learning to work with your energy as a Projector.Sometimes burnout isn’t loud.It builds slowly, until you realise you’ve been disconnected from yourself for a long time.In this episode, I’m joined by Trina Pitts, a nurse, nurse coach and 6/2 Energy Projector, who shares her experience of burnout within the nursing profession and what it looked like to reach that breaking point.We talk about the moment she realised she had been disconnected from her body for years, how workplace pressure and expectations contributed to that, and what began to shift when she started listening to her energy instead of pushing past it.We also explore how discovering Human Design supported her in understanding her capacity, especially as a Projector, and why rest isn’t something to earn, it’s something to honour.In this episode we cover:✨ What burnout can actually look like, especially when it goes unrecognised for years ✨ The impact of workplace pressure, expectations and people-pleasing ✨ What it means to feel disconnected from your body, and how to begin rebuilding that connection ✨ The role of rest for Projectors and non-energy types ✨ Navigating guilt when setting boundaries and prioritising yourself ✨ Creating a more sustainable way of working without leaving your career entirelyThis is a really honest conversation, especially if you’ve ever felt exhausted, stretched too thin, or like you’ve been pushing past your limits for far too long.🔗 Trina’s LinksInstagram: @nursecoachtrinaFree Nurse Wellness AssessmentEmpower & Thrive Nurse Academy If this episode resonated, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. It helps more people discover Magnetic by Design and begin working in a way that actually supports their energy. NICOLE'S LINKSWork with meJoin my mailing list for exclusive offers (including 10% off all readings)Human Design & Gene Keys Readings HD Integration Session Human Design ReportsApply for 1:1 Coaching - Human Design & Business coaching ConnectInstagram @nicoletowers_Visit my Website https://nicoletowers.com/Free ResourcesLook up your Human Design ChartDownload the FREE Guide: 'Aligned Business Strategies for your Human Design Type'Nicole x

February 27, 2026Episode 3722 min

37. You Can't Outwork Your Design

At some point, pushing harder stops being the answer.And your energetic design gives you clear signs when something isn’t aligned.In this episode, I’m talking about: How burnout shows up differently across the Human Design Types The patterns within undefined centres that can drive overworking What happens when your business structure requires more consistent energy than you actually have. The structural shifts I made in my own business when I realised I was operating like a Generator in a Projector bodyThis isn’t about hustle versus rest.It’s about building something that feels spacious, profitable and sustainable.If you’re realising your business isn’t built around how you’re actually meant to work, the Illuminate Business Reading is where we refine it, through the lens of your design. NICOLE'S LINKSWork with meJoin my mailing list for exclusive offers (including 10% off all readings)Human Design & Gene Keys Readings HD Integration Session Human Design ReportsApply for 1:1 Coaching - Human Design & Business coaching ConnectInstagram @nicoletowers_Visit my Website https://nicoletowers.com/Free ResourcesLook up your Human Design ChartDownload the FREE Guide: 'Aligned Business Strategies for your Human Design Type'Nicole x

January 22, 2026Episode 3620 min

36. The Energetic New Year Starts Now: Human Design, Aquarius Season & Why 2026 Feels So Different

The Human Design New Year is here — and it brings a whole new energy shift.In this episode, Nicole dives into what’s really starting now that the sun has entered Gate 41 — the gate of inspiration, visioning, and dreaming new possibilities into reality. If you’ve been feeling off, unclear, or slow to start the year, you’re not alone — and you’re not behind.This conversation covers the deeper energetic layers shaping 2026: the Aquarian future-focused vibe, the final stretch of the Snake year, the upcoming Chinese Year of the Fire Horse, and the massive 2027 paradigm shift on the horizon.Nicole also shares her personal ritual with her daughter — how they created laminated “action boards” to anchor their dreams in motion, and how you can do the same to start this year from alignment, not pressure.In this episode you’ll learn: ✨ What Gate 41 means for manifestation, creativity + the energetic start of 2026 ✨ The upcoming planetary transits — and how they’ll shape your next month ✨ Why 2025 felt heavy (especially in business) + what the Snake energy was really about ✨ What to expect from the Year of the Horse + how to work with its bold movement ✨ The 2027 shift from the Cross of Planning to the Cross of the Sleeping Phoenix ✨ Practical ways to set aligned intentions using Human Design + Aquarius energyIf this episode spoke to you, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review — it helps more people discover Magnetic by Design and build their business differently. NICOLE'S LINKSWork with meJoin my mailing list for exclusive offers (including 10% off all readings)Human Design & Gene Keys Readings HD Integration Session Human Design ReportsApply for 1:1 Coaching - Human Design & Business coaching ConnectInstagram @nicoletowers_Visit my Website https://nicoletowers.com/Free ResourcesLook up your Human Design ChartDownload the FREE Guide: 'Aligned Business Strategies for your Human Design Type'Nicole x

November 13, 2025Episode 3515 min

35. Energy Before Strategy: The Secret to Building a Business That Flows

You can have the perfect strategy, the funnels, the content plan, and the launch blueprint… but if your energy isn’t behind it, it won’t land. In this episode, Nicole explores what it truly means to build a business by design — where strategy supports your energy, rather than drains it.Discover how to identify where you’re forcing things in your business, how each Human Design Type can align their strategy with their natural rhythm, and why sustainable success comes from flow, not force.Whether you’re a Generator mastering joy-led creation, a Projector guiding from recognition, or a Manifestor leading from inspiration — this episode will help you return to your own energetic blueprint and find freedom in the way you work.In this episode you’ll learn: ✨ The real meaning of “energy before strategy” ✨ Why strategy still matters — and how to make it support your energy ✨ What aligned business creation looks like for each Human Design Type ✨ How to shift from hustle to sustainability ✨ Ways to build systems that create spaciousness, rest, and creativityMentioned in this episode: 🜂 Book your Illuminate Business Reading — 90-min 1:1 session to align your business model, content and offers with your design. 🜂 Join the mailing list and receive 10% off all Human Design & Gene Keys readings. NICOLE'S LINKSWork with meJoin my mailing list for exclusive offers (including 10% off all readings)Human Design & Gene Keys Readings HD Integration Session Human Design ReportsApply for 1:1 Coaching - Human Design & Business coaching ConnectInstagram @nicoletowers_Visit my Website https://nicoletowers.com/Free ResourcesLook up your Human Design ChartDownload the FREE Guide: 'Aligned Business Strategies for your Human Design Type'Nicole x

September 24, 2025Episode 3420 min

34. The Wisdom Portals in Your Human Design Chart

There's a narrative in the Human Design world that focuses heavily on the conditioning aspects of open & undefined centres, and while that's important to understand, I find there's not enough emphasis on the wisdom and gifts that live there.In this solo episode, I explore the beauty of undefined centres:How open centres are wisdom portals The specific gifts that each of the nine undefined centres offersWhy openness creates space for possibility thinking and divine downloadsHow taking on energy isn't always about conditioning - sometimes it's about amplifying beautiful collective energyThe way your undefined centres serve not just you, but the collective around youWhy having more white in your chart means the potential to experience so many different types of energyResources Mentioned:Illuminate Business Reading - My signature 90-minute business reading where we dive deep into your profit potentials, including how your open centres can attract your soul fractal clientsJoin my mailing list for exclusive offers (including 10% off all readings)Reflection: I'd love for you to pick one of your open centres and reflect on how it shows up in your life. Where might you judge it versus appreciate it? What wisdom have you gained through that openness? Feel free to tag me or send me a message on Instagram @nicoletowers_ I'd love to hear your insights! NICOLE'S LINKSWork with meJoin my mailing list for exclusive offers (including 10% off all readings)Human Design & Gene Keys Readings HD Integration Session Human Design ReportsApply for 1:1 Coaching - Human Design & Business coaching ConnectInstagram @nicoletowers_Visit my Website https://nicoletowers.com/Free ResourcesLook up your Human Design ChartDownload the FREE Guide: 'Aligned Business Strategies for your Human Design Type'Nicole x

July 1, 2025Episode 3321 min

33. Are You Sabotaging Your Success? 3 Things Keeping Projectors Stuck

Can I be honest with you? As a projector myself, I've been seeing something in our community lately that's breaking my heart. So many incredible projectors are feeling stuck, unseen, and wondering if business success just isn't meant for them.But here's the thing - you ARE meant for success. You're literally designed to be the leaders and guides of the future (hello, 2027 shift!). So why does it feel so bloody hard right now?In this solo episode, I'm diving deep into:Why business feels so much harder for projectors right nowThe 3 ways projectors unknowingly block their own successThe patterns I'm seeing in struggling projectors (and how to break them)What's really behind that bitter, frustrated energy you've been carryingHow to step into your power before the 2027 shiftReady to stop sabotaging your success and start stepping into your power as a projector? Book your Illuminate Business Reading and let's dive deep into how your unique design wants to show up in business. Share the Love: Know another projector who needs to hear this? Send them this episode. The more projectors who understand their power, the better prepared we'll all be for the incredible shift coming in 2027.This episode is for my fellow projectors who are tired of feeling invisible and ready to claim their rightful place as the guides and leaders they're designed to be. NICOLE'S LINKSWork with meJoin my mailing list for exclusive offers (including 10% off all readings)Human Design & Gene Keys Readings HD Integration Session Human Design ReportsApply for 1:1 Coaching - Human Design & Business coaching ConnectInstagram @nicoletowers_Visit my Website https://nicoletowers.com/Free ResourcesLook up your Human Design ChartDownload the FREE Guide: 'Aligned Business Strategies for your Human Design Type'Nicole x

May 14, 2025Episode 3248 min

32. Authentic AI for Spiritual Entrepreneurs with 6/3 Self Projected Projector Donna Harris

Episode Description Want to use AI in your spiritual business without losing your authentic voice? This one's for the conscious entrepreneurs ready to embrace tech without sacrificing soul.In this episode, I chat with Donna Harris about bringing more heart to your AI game, especially if you're a solo entrepreneur, busy mum, or energy-conscious Projector trying to do #allthethings.If you've ever felt AI was "too techy" for your spiritual business or worried about losing your unique essence—you need this conversation in your life.We dive into: ✅ How to use AI authentically (without it taking over your voice) ✅ Why we desperately need more diverse voices in the AI space ✅ The game-changing efficiency hacks for solo entrepreneurs and mums ✅ Special tips for Self-Projected Projectors working with technology ✅ Using AI as a tool for spiritual growth and self-developmentDonna's approach blends conscious tech with deep creativity that's actually lived, not just taught. As a fellow 6/3 Self-Projected Projector and mum, she gets the struggle of balancing it all while honouring your unique energy.Donna's Links:FREE RESOURCE Grab Donna's "choose your own journey" guide where you select how you want to feel and get a 36-page resource on using AI to align with that intention here.Check out Donna's AI Equation course here. [Promo code HD50 for 50% off]Nicole's Links:Want to explore your Human Design? Check out my FREE resources or book a Human Design reading with me. NICOLE'S LINKSWork with meJoin my mailing list for exclusive offers (including 10% off all readings)Human Design & Gene Keys Readings HD Integration Session Human Design ReportsApply for 1:1 Coaching - Human Design & Business coaching ConnectInstagram @nicoletowers_Visit my Website https://nicoletowers.com/Free ResourcesLook up your Human Design ChartDownload the FREE Guide: 'Aligned Business Strategies for your Human Design Type'Nicole x

April 30, 2025Episode 3124 min

31. Parenting by Design

Ever wondered why parenting feels so challenging at times, especially when your child seems to operate differently than you do? In this episode, I'm excited to share a major expansion in my business - bringing Human Design principles into parenting approaches to create more harmony and understanding in family dynamics.I'm opening up about my own journey of using Human Design to understand my children better, and how this has transformed our family relationships. I'll reveal practical insights for parenting each Human Design type and explain why many of us spend decades unlearning conditioning that never truly fit who we are.In This Episode I'm Exploring:Why understanding your child's unique energetic blueprint can change everything about your parenting approachHow to recognise and honour your child's natural decision-making processThe specific parenting strategies that work best for each Human Design typeWhy forcing children to operate against their design creates unnecessary friction and struggleThe vision of raising children who never have to unlearn who they truly areResources Mentioned:Free Resource: Sleep by Design report - A personalised guide to understanding your child's sleep patterns based on their Human DesignNew Instagram Account: @HDforParents - Follow for more parenting tips and Human Design insightsNew Service: "Uniquely Designed" readings for children - Limited introductory offer availableVisit nicoletowers.com to get your free Human Design chart or your child's chart. NICOLE'S LINKSWork with meJoin my mailing list for exclusive offers (including 10% off all readings)Human Design & Gene Keys Readings HD Integration Session Human Design ReportsApply for 1:1 Coaching - Human Design & Business coaching ConnectInstagram @nicoletowers_Visit my Website https://nicoletowers.com/Free ResourcesLook up your Human Design ChartDownload the FREE Guide: 'Aligned Business Strategies for your Human Design Type'Nicole x