Under the Surface

About Under the Surface

On this podcast, we'll be diving deep under the surface of a wide range of topics: from relationships and feminine embodiment, to magic mushrooms, pop culture, business, Human Design, and everything in between. If you're a creative soul and love listening to conversations that expand your mind, welcome to the show! Hosted by Krystal Woods: Human Design specialist, coach, educator, mom of 2, vegan, and classic rock lover.

Publisher

Krystal Woods

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

1 Apr 2022

Latest episode

13 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

4 of 57 episodes have a transcript.

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   13 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Burnout as Initiation: 3/5 Manifestor Lisa Hardy on Human Design, Feminine Embodiment, and Trusting Your Vision

   What if burnout wasn't your breaking point — but your initiation? In this episode of Under the Surface, I sit down with former Embodied by Design® student Lisa Hardy, a 3/5 Emotional Manifestor and founder of the Ariem Method. Lisa shares her journey from 13 years in the corporate and agency world, through burnout and depression, into deep healing, feminine embodiment, and ultimately the creation of her international women's retreat in Costa Rica. We talk about: Burnout as a catalyst for transformation The difference between freedom and structure Moving through resistance (internal and external) How self-trust is built through action The three pillars of the Ariem Method: Presence, Play, and Pleasure Designing an international retreat aligned with your vision Weaving Human Design into personal growth and feminine embodiment If you're in a transition season… if you feel the nudge toward something bigger… or if you're craving recalibration, this episode will speak directly to you. About Lisa Lisa Hardy is the founder of Live Ariem™ and creator of the Ariem Method: a lifestyle framework built on Presence, Play, and Pleasure. Through energy healing, Human Design, and immersive retreat experiences, she supports women in reconnecting to themselves and stepping into aligned leadership. Her upcoming 8-day retreat in Costa Rica (February 21–28, 2026) blends Human Design, energy work, feminine embodiment, and transformational experiences. Learn more at: https://liveariem.com (https://liverem.com) Follow Lisa on Instagram: @liveariem If This Episode Resonated… If you're ready to: Recalibrate your energy Step into deeper embodiment Explore your Human Design in community Or join Lisa in Costa Rica All retreat details are linked above. And if you're a practitioner or leader wanting to integrate Human Design into your own work, learn more about Embodied by Design® at https://www.krystalewoods.com/embodied-by-design

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   18 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Rewrite Your Story, Rewire Your Cells: Quantum Wellness & Human Design with Dr. Karen Curry Parker

   Dr. Karen Curry Parker discusses with Krystal Woods how rewriting personal narratives impacts biology, strengthens the immune system, and influences overall well-being, revealing the power of storytelling in health, in this interview episode.

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   4 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Life as a 1/3 Emotional Manifestor & Entrepreneur: Breaking Down My Human Design Chart

   KRYSTAL WOODS analyzes her own Human Design chart as a 1/3 Emotional Manifestor, explaining how her type, strategy, and channels influence her life, business, creativity, and marketing style.

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Burnout as Initiation: 3/5 Manifestor Lisa Hardy on Human Design, Feminine Embodiment, and Trusting Your Vision

Published 13 Feb 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And it's not. It's just like one more step up the mountain. We've just reached like a flat spot. And so now it's like, what's the next climb? And so that's when I started seeking more. And so that's when I really started diving down like more of the metaphysical path. I started to get certifications in other types of energy work such as like life activation and things like that. And that just brought into my horizons even more to the possibilities of the reality that like life is so much more than than what we really see from a physical standpoint, you know. So anyway, that was my 2023 into 2024. […]

Who has been a guest on Under the Surface

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• Dr Karen Curry Parker
• Liz Newcomer
• Cait Grant
• Sarah Lambert

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YouTube views

89,519

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

21 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 78 / 100

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Quality

76

Social presence

97

YouTube

76

Engagement

77

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