What if burnout isn’t the problem—misalignment is?

In this episode, I sit down with Human Design Mentor and Business Strategist Anna Nichols to unpack how Human Design can help you make decisions with more clarity, protect your energy, and reconnect with your true self—especially if you’re in the messy middle of a life or career transition.

We talk about:

• The 4 most important parts of your chart (and how to use them)
• How Human Design gives language to things you’ve always felt (but might not have "known")
• What it means to decondition and stop living by other people’s rules
• Why understanding your energy type helps you break free from burnout

If you’ve ever asked “what’s next for me?” or felt like you were living someone else’s life, this episode is your invitation to start experimenting with something different.

As always...stay bold, stay balanced, and I'll see you next week.

ABOUT THE GUEST:

Anna Nichols the founder of the Spiritual Business Incubator where she helps spiritual entrepreneurs use a blend of practical business strategies with an innovative perspective on Human Design to feel confident in exactly who they are, clarity on what kind of business they are meant to build, and step-by-step direction on how they are meant to build it. Anna is the host of the "Design and Align Your Business" podcast, where she shares practical ways to use Human Design in entrepreneurship. Combining wisdom from her Master's Degree in Business, 15+ of business development experience, and as a leader in the Human Design for Business industry, Anna’s mission is to help heart-lead, visionary entrepreneurs bring their big business visions to life!

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Sometimes transformation doesn’t come from big, cinematic moments.
It starts with a whisper—and a weird idea that doesn’t make any sense at all.

In this episode, Carly shares the story behind a single intuitive nudge: “Jump in the ocean every week.” What started as a spontaneous experiment turned into one of the most transformative years of her life.

From burnout and identity loss to commitment, freedom, and unexpected clarity—this is for the woman in the messy middle who’s craving something real.

Inside this episode:

• The truth about transformation (it’s not always sexy)
• Why you don’t need to know why something matters
• What happens when you follow your body, not your brain
• How keeping one promise to yourself can change everything
• An invitation to start your next chapter—even if it makes zero sense

This one’s a love letter to the part of you that’s so ready for something more.

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In the final part of the Feminine Freedom series, we’re talking about the one thing that all the other pillars—health, home, and wealth—are ultimately in service of: happiness. But here’s the catch—joy isn’t something you “earn” once you’ve done enough healing, hired help, or hit your income goals. It’s something you choose in the here and now.

This episode is a loving truth bomb for the woman who’s done everything right… and still doesn’t feel lit up. If you’ve been living in anticipation of “one day,” this conversation will bring you back to today. I unpack the real science of joy (dopamine vs. presence), why we’ve been taught to chase happiness outside of ourselves, and the simple mindset shift that brings your energy, creativity, and fulfillment back online.

Whether you're on the edge of a big life transition or just tired of the hustle, this is your reminder: joy isn’t the result—it’s the path.

Inside this episode:

• The real reason your achievements haven’t brought lasting joy
• Why “the pursuit of happiness” is misleading
• How to rewire your nervous system to feel alive again
• My shift to bi-weekly episodes and what’s next while I’m in Europe

Let this be your permission slip to stop chasing and start choosing.

Stay bold, stay balanced, and I’ll see you next week.

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Most women don’t feel powerful with money—and it’s not their fault. From outdated cultural scripts to financial double standards, we’ve been taught to play small, save quietly, and feel shame around wealth.

In this episode of the Feminine Freedom series, Carly breaks down the real reason so many women feel overwhelmed, broke, or unworthy of abundance—and what to do instead.

You’ll learn:

• Why the stats (and search results) are stacked against us
• How to shift from fear-based money habits to feminine overflow
• What it means to have a relationship with your money
• Why investing in yourself isn’t ego—it’s empowerment
• A simple mindset reframe that opens the door to more

Whether you're an entrepreneur or not, this is about wealth as energy, identity, and freedom. This is about trusting yourself to make bold, powerful decisions that reflect the version of you you’re becoming.

It’s time to stop shrinking—and start building.

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It's time to stop doing it all. From remembering every little thing to cleaning up after everyone, the invisible load at home is real… and it's draining your energy, your creativity, and your joy.

In part two of the Feminine Freedom series, Carly shares a personal story that might sound way too familiar — a sunny Saturday turned into a cleaning fight with her fiancé. (Yep, we’ve all been there.) But instead of staying stuck in resentment, she made a bold move: she outsourced it.

This episode is a call to stop micromanaging your home life and start asking a new question: Who can help me? Not how can I do more. It's a shift that successful women make — and one that could give you your time, energy, and spark back.

Carly unpacks the conditioning that keeps women stuck in the domestic default, breaks down the emotional cost of doing it all, and offers real, doable mindset shifts that’ll help you reclaim your weekends (and your sanity).

Key Takeaways:

• You’re not lazy — you’re over-functioning: And it’s time to stop.
• “Who Not How” is your new mantra: Ask for help, outsource, delegate.
• Control is costing you: Let go of perfection and create more magic.
• Your time is valuable: Reclaim it. Protect it. Spend it on what actually matters.
• Let your home support you. Not the other way around.

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Welcome to part 1 of the Feminine Freedom - a new mini-series inside Coffee with Carly! Carly Schade invites you to rethink everything you’ve been taught about health, hustle, and productivity. Most modern systems are built around a 24-hour hormone cycle—a rhythm that works for men, but leaves women feeling exhausted, inconsistent, and disconnected from their bodies.

Carly shares why syncing your life to your 28-day hormone cycle isn’t “woo”—it’s science. She breaks down the four phases (menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, and luteal) and how each one holds a different superpower.

You’ll learn how to align your tasks, rest, workouts, and energy with your body's natural rhythm—and finally feel like you're working with yourself instead of constantly pushing against.

This episode is part education, part empowerment, and 100% permission to stop treating yourself like a machine and start honoring your biology.

Key Takeaways:

• Cycle 101: A breakdown of the four hormone phases and what each one means for your energy, mood, and motivation
• Rewrite the Rulebook: How our world was built for men—and how women can finally stop playing by those rules
• New Definition of Consistency: Why showing up the same every day isn’t realistic—and what sustainable success actually looks like
• Real-Life Shifts: Three simple ways to begin syncing your calendar, self-care, and expectations to your body
• Cyclical Living = Feminine Freedom: The more you tune into your body, the more ease, clarity, and momentum you’ll find

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You're not stuck - you were just given the wrong rules.

Welcome to the kickoff of my 4-part podcast series Feminine Freedom, where I share the raw, real story behind my wake-up call—from doing everything “right” (and burning out in the process) to redefining success on my own terms.

We’re in a moment where more women are starting businesses, climbing the ladder, and stepping into leadership—but at what cost? Society still expects us to “do it all,” and it’s driving us straight into exhaustion.

This episode explores what happens when we stop grinding and start flowing. I’ll walk you through how I went from achievement-addicted and chronically stressed to reclaiming my health, stepping out of default domestic roles, reprogramming my beliefs around money, and finally… finding a deeper sense of freedom and joy.

Whether you're a high-achiever, a recovering perfectionist, or a woman craving a different way—this series is for you.

We’ll explore:

• Why burnout hits women harder (and why it’s not your fault)
• How I unknowingly brought my hustle home
• The moment I made a 5-figure investment in myself with no job (and why it changed everything)
• Why the old rules of success don’t work—and what to do instead

This is more than a podcast. It’s a permission slip. A new manual for success, designed by women—for women.

Upcoming episodes will dive into:
→ Health (your body isn’t a machine)
→ Home (ditch the domestic default)
→ Wealth (bold self-investment & feminine money)
→ Happiness (joy as a metric of success)

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Connect with Carly Schade HERE

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Is healing a lifelong journey—or are we just stuck in the loop?

In this episode of Coffee with Carly, Carly Schade sits down with Nicholas Clay, founder of Being One World and a pro-conscious meditation health coach. Together, they explore the science and spirituality of healing, from subconscious reprogramming to emotional triggers, nervous system patterns, and true growth beyond the “healing phase.”

Expect real talk on:

• What “rewiring the subconscious” actually means
• The difference between mindfulness and meditation (with real-life practices)
• Why triggers are green lights, not red flags
• Healing from stored emotions and breaking free from identity loops
• How breathwork, intuition, and self-awareness help re-center the mind

Whether you're new to personal development or deep into your own transformation, this episode will leave you with practical tools and powerful reframes to move from self-sabotage to self-mastery.

• Book a call with Nicholas: beingoneworld.com
• Connect with Nicholas Clay HERE
• Connect with Carly Schade HERE

Resources cited:

- Dr. Becky Kennedy on guilt and values

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