You’re not the problem — you’re just running someone else’s code.
In this raw, grounded conversation, therapist and Human Design coach Tara Crowl joins Michelle to unpack how trauma, perfectionism, and “proving energy” keep ambitious women stuck in patterns that feel safe — but silently suffocating.
They explore what really happens when your business, career, or creative work starts to feel off… why authenticity isn’t a brand aesthetic but a nervous system state… and how Human Design can help you rebuild your success from alignment, not effort.
If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “Why do I keep repeating this pattern even though I know better?” — this episode will give you language (and permission) for what your body already knows.
We cover:- The truth about “fixing yourself” — and why that mindset keeps you stuck in the proving loop.
- How trauma shows up in your chart and blocks your creativity, confidence, and visibility.
- Perfectionism as a trauma response (and how to turn that energy into power, not paralysis).
- Why authenticity = flow — and why chasing strategy before alignment will always burn you out.
- How Human Design gives you the actual map to break old conditioning and return to who TF you really are.
- The art of “permission” — how to stop proving, start trusting, and run your business in a way that actually feels good.
A grounded, unfiltered take on what happens when “doing more” stops working — and alignment becomes your new strategy.
Connect with Tara
- Book your Human Design Reading with Tara
- Learn more about Tara’s membership the Radiant Growth Collective: https://radiantgrowthcollective.com/
- Website - https://taracrowl.com/
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/taracrowl/
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/taracrowl
Connect with Michelle:
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Resources:
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🎶 Music Credits:
Intro/Outro music: “Sacred Temple” by Equanimous. Licensed for use with full rights purchased by Michelle Rabell.
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