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“Maybe nature is always communicating with us and we’re just starting to listen.”
—Caitlan Siegenthaler

Episode 85: Nature Messages, Shamanic Curiosity & Other Wild Summer Musings [Summer Shorts Series]

Welcome to the fourth and final episode in the Summer Shorts series—your bite-sized, soul-nourishing treats that clock in at 20 minutes or less. In this episode, Caitlan gets cozy and candid in what she calls her “wild child grab bag,” sharing everything from turtle eggs in her front yard to her long-time dream of writing a children’s book.

You’ll hear her book and podcast recs, a peek into her spiritual curiosities (shamanic journeying, anyone?), plus surprising signs from nature—including an assertive black beetle and some very magical dolphins. This episode is about finding meaning in the ordinary, reconnecting with the natural world, and letting your inspiration lead you.

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What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Caitlan’s top book and podcast recs for summer expansion
• Why a turtle laying eggs in her front yard felt like a spiritual message
• What a wild dolphin encounter taught her about presence and wonder
• The mysterious return of the beetle (yep, twice) and its deeper symbolism
• Why she’s drawn to shamanic journeying and animal medicine
• A peek into her long-term dreams and projects—from Scotland to Hogwarts to home renovations
• How connecting with nature might be the invitation you didn’t know you needed

Key Takeaways:

• Nature might be trying to get your attention—pay close attention to the patterns.
• Books, podcasts, and animals can all be portals back to yourself.
• Slowing down and observing the world around you can reignite your creativity.
• Your to-do list can include things like “visit a shaman” or “write a children’s book.”
• You don’t have to be finished with something to be inspired by it.

Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome to the Final Summer Shorts
01:00 – Caitlan’s Favorite Summer Reads
03:30 – Podcast Recs for Curious Humans
05:50 – Shamanic Curiosity & Supervision Wisdom
08:00 – Turtle Eggs & Trusting the Universe
09:45 – Snorkeling with Dolphins & Deep Presence
12:30 – The Beetle Message (Twice!)
15:15 – Long-Term Dream List: From Scotland to Living Room Makeovers
17:45 – How You Can Support the Show

Links & Resources:

• Website: www.caitlansiegenthaler.com
• Instagram: @caitlansiegenthaler
• Past episode with Krissy Tingle: Repairing Relationships Through IFS
• Book Recommendations:
  • The Midnight Library by Matthew Haig
  • The Myth of Normal by Gabor & Daniel Mate
• Podcast Recs:
  • Not Your Ordinary Parts
  • The One Inside

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Guest interviews are back next week, so send in your requests and stay tune

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Episode 84: The Money System That Saved My Nervous System [Summer Shorts Series]

Business finances don’t have to feel like a dumpster fire or a total mystery. In this episode of Return, energetic business strategist and former therapist Caitlan Siegenthaler shares the monthly money system that’s helped her stay grounded, well-resourced, and energetically in integrity while running a soul-led business.

Inspired by the Profit First method by Mike Michalowicz, this isn’t a lecture in spreadsheets it’s a clear, practical walkthrough of how to pay yourself, set aside for taxes, and invest in your business without feeling like you’re guessing or overgiving. If you’re ready for financial clarity without burnout? This one’s for you.

This episode is part of the Summer Shorts series—quick, potent solo episodes to help you return to yourself and build a business that actually feels like you.

✨ Missed the earlier episodes?
👉 Episode 1 in the Series— Meet Your High Achieving Parts (IFS)
👉 Episode 2 in the Series— Your Life Purpose & the Incarnation Cross in Human Design

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• A breakdown of the Profit First system—and how Caitlan simplifies it
• The 4 essential financial “buckets” every soulpreneur should use
• How to organize your accounts and monthly workflow with ease
• What it actually means to pay yourself first (and why it matters)
• Tips to keep you out of tax-time panic or overspending spirals

Key Takeaways:

• Structure is a gift to your nervous system—not a punishment.
• Profit isn’t the leftovers. It’s the plan.
• Financial organization gives you freedom to invest, rest, and lead.
• Paying yourself is a non-negotiable. Not an optional “one day.”

Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome back + Summer Shorts vibes
01:45 – Why no one teaches us about money (and how that’s a problem)
03:00 – The buckets: profit, owner pay, taxes, ops
06:30 – Sally’s Services: A business example you’ll remember
08:00 – Monthly breakdown with $1,000 revenue
10:30 – How Caitlan sets up her accounts + automates flow
13:15 – Making room for investments without sabotaging pay
15:30 – Your financial structure = your energetic capacity
18:45 – Next steps + business mentorship waitlist

Links & Resources:

• Profit First by Mike Michalowicz → mikemichalowicz.com/profit-first
• Book a 90 Minute Deep Dive for more clarity → www.caitlansiegenthaler.com/deep-dive
• Podcast cover photo credit: Kiara Opara Photography

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Episode 83: Your Incarnation Cross is Your Purpose- So Why Isn't The Internet Talking About It? [Summer Shorts Series]

What if your purpose wasn’t something you had to figure out—but something that’s been encoded in your energy all along? In this episode of Return, Caitlan cracks open one of Human Design’s juiciest secrets: the Incarnation Cross.

WTF is an Incarnation Cross anyways? It’s your energetic blueprint for impact, drawn from the gates of your conscious and unconscious Sun and Earth. Caitlan walks you through what your type of cross says about how you’re here to serve, lead, and evolve—whether your path is personal, collective, or deeply fixed (hello, Juxtaposition crew).

She also shares her own Incarnation Cross of Service and how it plays out in her biz, her boundaries, and her soul assignments. This episode is your permission slip to start r e t u r n i n g.

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✨ WTF the Incarnation Cross is (and why it matters)
✨ The 3 types of destiny paths in Human Design
✨ How to decode your energetic GPS using your gates
✨ The difference between personal, transpersonal, and fixed life purpose
✨ How Caitlan’s own cross impacts her business + identity
✨ Why this tool brings way more clarity than another vision board

Key Takeaways:

• Your Incarnation Cross = your life purpose in energetic form
• It’s created from the 4 most powerful gates in your chart
• 192 unique crosses exist—and they’re not one-size-fits-all
• Right Angle = your story. Left Angle = others’ stories. Juxtaposition = straight-line fate.
• This tool isn’t just deep—it’s practical (especially if you’re building a biz that feels like you)

Chapters:
00:00 – WTF is the Incarnation Cross?
02:22 – Where to find yours + what it’s made of
05:28 – Right Angle Crosses = Me, Myself, and I (in the best way)
09:04 – Left Angle Crosses = The “We” mission
12:40 – Juxtaposition = The cosmic through-line
13:31 – Caitlan gets personal: Cross of Service in real life
17:48 – Now what? Your next steps

Links & Resources:

Learn more about working with Caitlan: www.caitlansiegenthaler.com

Follow Caitlan on Instagram: @caitlansiegenthaler

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