Episode 3

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28th Apr 2025

Spoiler: Saying "Yes" Did Not Work

Today, I’m sharing the real story behind my struggle with burnout –how I got there, what cracked me wide open, and how Human Design and how boundaries helped me heal.

If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin, stuck saying yes when you wanted to say no, or wondered if it’s safe to slow down… this episode is for you.

I’ll also share how learning to trust myself (and my design) became the foundation for everything that’s unfolding now.

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About the Podcast

Unfolding: Audio Letters from the Middle of Becoming
What if midlife wasn't a crisis — but an invitation?

The Unfolding Podcast is a space where we explore what it looks like to really trust yourself, say no without guilt, and live your life like it actually belongs to you.

Hosted by Erica Voell, Decision Mentor and Inner-Trust Guide, this show is for women in midlife who are done living by the "shoulds" and second guessing themselves.

If you've taken every personality test, followed the recommended path, and still can't shake the feeling that you've been spending your whole life trying to fit in – when what you really wanted was to belong – you're in the right place.

You'll hear stories, insights, and tools rooted in Human Design, coaching, and real life. Not to tell you what to do, but to help you really hear yourself.

About your host

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Erica Voell


I use tools like Human Design, coaching, and
Reiki to help women in midlife say no to what
drains them—because they trust their decisions
and understand their unique strengths.

Together, we clear old patterns, and they learn
how they’re designed to make confident decisions
and start putting themselves first.