<p>In this episode, I’m joined by my friend <strong>Leslie Menich</strong>, a 5/1 Splenic Projector and the founder of <em>Live On With Les</em>. We talk about her journey through burnout, chronic illness, mold exposure, and thyroid cancer — and how trusting her intuition pulled her forward when nothing made sense.</p><p>We also get into what it looks like to rebuild your life around your energy, why Projectors struggle with burnout, and how clean living, sustainability, and nervous system health all weave together.</p><p>If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, depleted, or unsure where to start with taking care of yourself… this conversation might be exactly what you need.</p><p><strong>What We Cover</strong></p><p>Leslie’s health journey and the intuition that kept nudging her</p><p>Projector burnout + why rest isn’t optional</p><p>Learning boundaries when people naturally lean on your energy</p><p>Clean beauty, sustainability, and simple lifestyle swaps</p><p>How Human Design helped her understand what her body was already telling her</p><p>The role of self-care, nervous system healing, and “starting small”</p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>00:00 Intro and Welcome</p><p>03:53 Intro to Leslie Menich</p><p>08:11 Health Challenges and Discoveries</p><p>11:22 Trusting Her Intuition</p><p>13:41 Leslie's Human Design</p><p>18:04 Cancer Diagnosis and the aftermath</p><p>21:47 Understanding Projector Energy and Its Challenges</p><p>25:23 The Mind-Body Connection in Wellness</p><p>26:52 Meeting People Where They are at on Their Journey</p><p>29:39 The Importance of Boundaries</p><p>32:28 Leslie's ICX</p><p>35:44 Curiosity and experiences of an Open Emotional Solar Plexus center</p><p>42:32 Feeling Aligned and Accepting What is</p><p>46:42 Upcoming Classes and Coaching Opportunities</p><p>50:05 Wrapping up with Leslie</p><p></p><p><strong>About Leslie Menich</strong></p><p>Leslie is a <strong>wellness educator, clean-living consultant, and sustainability advocate</strong>, blending real-life experience with grounded, practical guidance. </p><p>She’s the <strong>Manager & Wellness Educator at Baddhare Salon</strong>, a certified sustainable salon, and the founder of <strong>Live On With Les</strong>, where she helps families and businesses transition to healthier, cleaner, more sustainable lifestyles without overwhelm. </p><p><strong>Connect With Leslie</strong></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/lesliemenich/">https://www.instagram.com/lesliemenich/</a><strong>Email:</strong> <a target="_blank" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a><strong>Virtual Business Card:</strong> <a target="_blank" href="https://app.wavecnct.com/leslie.menich.aq8z">https://app.wavecnct.com/leslie.menich.aq8z</a><strong>Discovery Call:</strong> <a target="_blank" href="https://calendar.app.google/CPJrTfryuY58j8Qv6">https://calendar.app.google/CPJrTfryuY58j8Qv6</a></p><p><strong>Free Class — December 15th, 9 AM ET</strong></p><p><strong>Topic:</strong> Mind, Body + Spirit Foundations<strong>Register:</strong> <a target="_blank" href="https://liveonwithles.myflodesk.com/freeintroclass">https://liveonwithles.myflodesk.com/freeintroclass</a></p><p><strong>Special Listener Offer</strong></p><p><strong>15% off</strong> Leslie’s 3-Session Clean Living PackageUse code: <strong>HumanDesign</strong>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tired of fighting your own energy? <strong>Your Human Design for Energetic Clarity</strong> guidebook translates your Human Design into practical wisdom so you can stop forcing what doesn't work and start living what does. Grab yours here:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.humandesignhive.com/guidebook">https://www.humandesignhive.com/guidebook</a></p><p>Want insight on your design, on your time? Check out the customized <strong>Audio Human Design Reading</strong>: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.humandesignhive.com/audio_reading">https://www.humandesignhive.com/audio_reading</a></p><p>Grab your <strong>FREE copy of your Human Design chart</strong> (Bodygraph) Here: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.humandesignhive.com/freechart">https://www.humandesignhive.com/freechart</a></p><p><strong>Ready to gain clarity on your Human Design with Dana?</strong></p><p>Book a Clarity Session now! <a target="_blank" href="https://cal.com/DanaHDH">https://cal.com/DanaHDH</a></p><p>Need some Human Design informed intuitive guidance? 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