Midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s an awakening. For many women, this phase of life is a chance to stop living for everyone else and start reclaiming their power. In a recent episode of INHABIT with Alessia Citro, human design guide and retreat host Lori Lisai shared how human design can help women navigate midlife, embrace their authentic selves, and step into their wild woman phase. If you’ve ever felt stuck, drained, or unsure of your next step, this episode is packed with insights to help you realign with your true energy and purpose.

Human design is more than just a personality framework—it’s a blueprint for how you’re wired to make decisions, use your energy, and live authentically. Lori explains how understanding your energy type, authority, and profile can help you break free from societal conditioning and start living life on your terms. Here’s how you can use human design to take back your power in midlife.

What Is Human Design and Why Does It Matter in Midlife?

Human design is a system that combines elements of astrology, the I Ching, Kabbalah, and quantum physics to create a personalized map of how you’re designed to operate. It’s all about understanding your unique energy and how to make decisions that align with your true self.

For women in midlife, this is especially powerful. As Lori explains, “Midlife is a time when we start to care less about what others think and more about what feels right for us. Human design gives you the abilities to honor that shift.”

Key elements of human design include:

• Energy Type: Are you a generator, manifestor, projector, or reflector? Your type determines how you interact with the world.
• Authority: This is your decision-making style, whether it’s emotional, sacral, or splenic.
• Profile: Your profile reveals your life’s themes and how you’re meant to learn and grow.

By understanding these elements, you can start making decisions that feel good in your body and stop second-guessing yourself.

The Wild Woman Archetype: Reclaiming Your Authentic Self

One of the most empowering concepts Lori shares is the “wild woman” archetype. This phase of life, which often coincides with perimenopause, is about shedding societal expectations and stepping into your true power.

“Midlife isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of living for yourself,” Lori says. “The wild woman phase is about saying no to what drains you and yes to what lights you up.”

This archetype is a reminder that midlife is a time to:

• Set boundaries without guilt
• Reconnect with your passions
• Embrace your intuition and inner wisdom
• Stop apologizing for taking up space

Lori’s upcoming retreat in Costa Rica is designed to help women fully embody this wild woman energy. Set in the jungle, the retreat offers a space to reconnect with yourself, surrounded by nature and sisterhood.

How Human Design Helps You Make Better Decisions

One of the most practical aspects of human design is its focus on decision-making. Lori explains that your “authority” is the key to making choices that align with your true self. Here’s a quick breakdown of the most common authorities:

• Emotional Authority: Wait for clarity before making big decisions. Ride the emotional wave and avoid impulsive choices.
• Sacral Authority: Trust your gut. If it’s not a full-body yes, it’s a no (or a not yet).
• Splenic Authority: Listen to your intuition—it speaks in the moment and doesn’t repeat itself.

Alessia shares how learning to trust her sacral authority has been a game-changer: “It’s like a row of blocks falling perfectly into place. When it’s a yes, you just know.”

By tuning into your body’s wisdom, you can stop overthinking and start making decisions with confidence.

Key Takeaways from the Episode

If you’re ready to stop living for everyone else and start reclaiming your power, here are the main takeaways from this episode:

• Understand Your Human Design: Learn your energy type, authority, and profile to make decisions that align with your true self.
• Embrace the Wild Woman Phase: Midlife is your time to set boundaries, reconnect with your passions, and live authentically.
• Trust Your Body’s Wisdom: Your authority is your internal compass—use it to guide your decisions.
• Decondition from Societal Norms: Let go of the expectations that no longer serve you and start living for yourself.

Ready to Reclaim Your Power?

Midlife is your opportunity to rewrite the rules and live life on your terms. Whether you’re curious about human design or ready to embrace your wild woman phase, this episode offers the abilities and inspiration you need to get started.

Want to dive deeper? Download your free human design chart at LoriLisai.com and start exploring your unique blueprint. And if you’re ready for a transformative experience, check out Lori’s Costa Rica retreat to fully step into your power.

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