080. Have Self Compassion for Where You Are Today in Your Personal Growth Journey

080. Have Self Compassion for Where You Are Today in Your Personal Growth Journey

Author: Astrid Heystee October 15, 2025 Duration: 5:39

"You are not behind. You're not broken. Everything you've lived through has led you to this moment, and this moment is exactly where you're meant to be.”

Are you tired of feeling like you're not where you should be in life?

Do you beat yourself up for past decisions, or feel like you're falling behind in your personal growth?

You're not alone… and you're not broken.

In this episode, I reflect into the quiet power of self-compassion, especially in the face of "mistakes," detours, and shadow work. I explore why you don’t need fixing, how your past shaped your present beautifully, and how Human Design offers a gentle framework for loving both your nature and your nurture.

This is your permission to stop striving, and start embracing who you are, right now in this very money.

Because what if nothing has gone wrong? What if this is the path?

Tune into this short but sweet solo episode of the Travel and Work with Human Design podcast and reclaim your journey with softness, gratitude, and the deep knowing that you're already exactly where you're meant to be.

🌿 If this episode resonated with you, take a moment right now to pause... and just thank yourself for how far you’ve come.

💬 Then, share this episode with a friend who might need the same reminder:

You are not broken. You are becoming.

🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a 5 star review, and let me know what part of this episode opened something for you. Your reflections help me keep showing up and sharing more of this journey with you. Leave a voice note or ask a question via speakpipe.com/palmtreemoments.

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Hi, I am Astrid. A Location Independent Human Design Embodiment Coach and host of the Travel and Work with Human Design podcast. I help people with creating more freedom in their external life like Location Freedom, Time Freedom and Financial Freedom...

But most of all I work on the "Inner world" as I specialize in the Inner Freedom from stress, limiting beliefs and the mind vs body battle. Why I love doing this coaching work with clients? So they can give themselves the permission to be their authentic selfs and experience a life with less stress! Life really is a whole lot better without stress in my opinion!

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If the constant hustle for freedom has left you more drained than fulfilled, you're not alone. Many freelancers and digital nomads find that the dream of location independence comes with its own unique set of challenges-burnout, misalignment, and that nagging feeling of being stuck even when you're supposedly free. Travel and Work with Human Design-Practical tips for Freelancers and Digital Nomads Entrepreneurs offers a different path. Hosted by Astrid Heystee, a Human Design Coach and seasoned world traveler, this weekly podcast moves beyond generic productivity hacks. Instead, it delves into how your unique energetic blueprint can inform your work style, travel rhythms, and business decisions. Each episode serves as a practical guide, blending Astrid's transmissions with insightful conversations to provide tangible tools. You'll explore how to structure your days according to your design, make decisions that create less resistance, and ultimately build a sustainable lifestyle that feels genuinely aligned, not forced. This isn't about working harder from a beach; it's about understanding your natural operating system so your work and travels can flow with more ease and authenticity. Tune in for a thoughtful blend of self-knowledge and actionable strategy, designed specifically for entrepreneurs who are ready to replace the grind with a deeper sense of purpose and personal freedom.
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