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The Designed Life with Hollis M. M.

Hollis M. M.

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Frequency: 1 episode/15d. Total Eps: 56

I'm a designer and holistic life coach who is always seeking for deeper understanding, meaning, and beauty – and I love doing it with other like-minded friends. I created The Designed Life to help you ask the bigger questions, explore the unexamined nooks and crannies of your own habits, behaviors and choices, and inevitably start aligning your daily decisions to create a more empowered and fulfilling life. In every episode you'll find stories, resources, and contemplations, from me and other holistic professionals, curated to help you gracefully navigate a life that comes with no guide book.

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21/07/2025
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Solar Series: Leo Season 2025

Friday, July 18, 2025 • Duration 46:52

Welcome Leo Season!

Officially beginning July 22nd, this month includes a Mercury RX, along with several planet ingresses (sign changes) – many of which activate the Saturn–Neptune conjunction in Aries.

What does this all mean?

We’re going be reviewing a lot of the ways in which we do things, the ways in which we show up and demonstrate leadership, how we express ourselves and find harmony in our relationships, and what we want to uphold in our ever evolving identities.

And, if that doesn’t sound like enough fun, there’s also going to be even more erosion of systems and structures that used to make sense, but are in the process of being released for new things to be built.

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Key dates:

07.22 Sun enters Leo
07.23 Sun sextiles Uranus
07.24 New Moon - Leo 2° trine Saturn RX & Neptune RX and opposing Pluto
07.31 Mercury RX conjunct the Sun in Leo & Venus enters Cancer (through aug 25)
08.01 Venus squares Saturn RX & Neptune RX
08.06 Mars enters Libra (through sept 22)
08.08 Mars trine Uranus
08.09 - 08.10 Full Moon - Aquarius 16° & Mars opposes Saturn RX & Neptune RX trine Pluto
08.11 Mercury stations direct 4° Leo opposing Pluto and trine Saturn rx and Neptune rx
08.12 Venus conjunct Jupiter in Cancer 14º
08.14 & 8.18 Mercury sextile Mars
08.22 Sun enters Virgo

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Ep 033: Inner Excavation, Trusting Your Curiosity, and Leading by Demonstration w. Kristina Bleiler

Friday, July 11, 2025 • Duration 54:47

Today I'm joined by fellow designer, creative, artist, and curiosity-follower Kristina Bleiler of Gem Creative Co. Kristina has been such an inspiration – since the moment I started following her I knew she brought a special playfulness, depth, and inquiry to the creative work she does.

In our conversation we talk about the power of community - online and in person, her experience of growing up in the church, and how moving away from that foundation, and into a life emboldened by her own curiosity, guided her to be an entrepreneur and leader with integrity and openness.

Kristina was such a joy to chat with, and I hope you get as many gold nuggets out of this episode as I did!

You can find Kristina via:

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Lunar Series · May 2025: Scorpio Full Moon & Gemini New Moon

Friday, April 25, 2025 • Duration 26:01

This month is when we finally feel like we have the energy, the motivation and the get-up-and-go energy we've been aching for this year. If it feels like your year is just now starting - don't worry, the starts are on your side!

On May 12th we have a Full Moon in Scorpio emboldening us to own more of ourselves by way of our healing and regenerative practices.

And then on May 27th we have a New Moon in Gemini that is begging us to embrace new narratives that help us take up more space and make room for all of ourselves.

It's a power packed month, friends, and it's asking you to step into a more whole version of yourself to share with the world.

Time stamps:

2:45 Full Moon in Scorpio 22°, May 12th

11:30 New Moon in Gemini 6°, May 27th

This episode is a production of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hollis M.M.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and is hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hollis M.M.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Find me @hollis.mm on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Music by Oleksii Holubiev

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Ep 027: Legacy, Grief, Ritual and the Pursuit of Joy w. Alicia "Ace" Easter

Friday, April 11, 2025 • Duration 01:17:19

In this episode I have the great pleasure of reconnecting with my old friend and sister, Alicia "Ace" Easter. Ace is a yoga teacher, storyteller, and joy-seeker who drops so much wisdom about healing, legacy, grief, and the pursuit of truth through this whole conversation.

She shares how losing her mother at 19 sparked a lifelong commitment to living fully and with intention — and helping others do the same. She opens up about what it means to build a legacy rooted in presence, honesty, and joy. And together we explore our shared histories with yoga, her journey into plant medicine and ancestral healing, how much we both loved With Love Meghan, and the importance of honoring your life as if it were a sacred ritual.

You can find more info about Ace and her offerings below:

Ace's website

Honoring All Mothers Retreat

Ace's Instagram

Ace's Substack

Time Stamps:

5:30 For folks who are listening, ACE and I go way back

6:40 I'm constantly on a mission to have peace and joy be a part of my life

16:10 I think that my entire life Hollis has been a series of, 'This just feels right, like I'm supposed to do this.'

23:06 OK, so now I'm all alone. So what are we going to do about that?

25:41 What do you want to carry? How do you want to affect people?

Lunar Series · April 2025: Libra Full Moon & Taurus New Moon

Friday, March 28, 2025 • Duration 28:37

This month is all about connection, beauty, social cohesion, creating beautiful lives for ourselves and others, and living pleasurably within our values.

This month's lunations are all about Venus - both the New and Full Moon's are ruled by the planet of love and connection - so it's a month I'm really excited about.

On Sunday, April 13th the Full Moon in Libra 23° encourages us to let go of old ideas around social cohesion, and letting go of people-pleasing tendencies.

Then on Sunday, April 27th the New Moon in Taurus 7° asks us to set strong intentions around pleasure, play, and generally feeling really supported and anchored in our bodies.

Listen for more ways to integrate and work with this energy, and prompts for deeper integration.

Time stamps:

3:20 Full Moon in Libra 23°on April 13th

15:30 New Moon in Taurus 7°on April 27th

This episode is a production of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hollis M.M.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and is hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hollis M.M.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Find me @hollis.mm on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Music by Oleksii Holubiev

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Ep 026: The Liberation within Limitation

Friday, March 14, 2025 • Duration 46:54

There is a surprising liberation that comes from limitation.

Whether it’s working with fewer resources, embracing minimalism, or setting intentional boundaries, scarcity often sparks creativity, resourcefulness, and a deeper appreciation for what we already have. In this episode I examine how constraints can actually make life feel richer and more expansive. I also discuss how modern overabundance affects our well-being, the power of presence, and how small self-imposed restrictions can lead to greater clarity, freedom, and fulfillment.

Embrace a little less – experience a whole lot more.

Referenced:

Jack Kerouac – ⁠On the Road⁠
Mark Manson – ⁠The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**⁠
Studies on the ⁠Four-Day Workweek⁠
⁠Purl Soho⁠
⁠Alone⁠
⁠The Art of Frugal Hedonism⁠
⁠Dry January⁠

Time stamps:

1:56 What does it mean to work within constraints?

2:54 Creativity thrives within constraints

6:15 The freedom that comes through discipline

11:39 Reducing decision fatigue

18:13 Scarcity sparks resourcefulness

Lunar Series · March 2025: Virgo Lunar Eclipse & Aries Solar Eclipse

Friday, February 28, 2025 • Duration 41:33

This month we're diving into themes that are coming back from the past while also stepping into an entirely new view of our present and the future.

The Virgo Full Moon Lunar Eclipse at the south node occurs on March 14th is the first in this new series, and it asks us to let go of perfectionism while also challenging our usual rules around detail. This one might feel messy, but socially unifying in the mess if we let it.

The Aries New Moon Solar Eclipse at the north node occurs March 29th and is the last of series that began on April, 19th of 2023 and was continued on April 8th of 2024. This is the final chapter in a story about your sense of identity, motivation, courage and drive.

If you read this description and had no idea what any of the astro-language means – don't worry! In the episode I break down what this all means in real, practical terms.

Listen in, and let me know what you think!

Time stamps:

7:57 Virgo Full Moon Lunar Eclipse, March 14th

23:23 Aries New Moon Solar Eclipse, March 29th

This episode is a production of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hollis M.M.⁠⁠⁠⁠ and is hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hollis M.M.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Find me @hollis.mm on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Music by Oleksii Holubiev

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Ep 025: The Power of Presence and Creativity as Healing w. Iliana Contos

Friday, February 14, 2025 • Duration 01:13:47

Long time friend, co-collaborator, and all around inspiration, Iliana Contos joins me for a fruitful and heartfelt conversation exploring the intersection of creativity, presence, and authenticity – all as powerful healing forces. Illy shares her journey from acting to art therapy, working with vulnerable communities, and learning to embrace creativity without perfectionism. We discuss the power of presence — whether in a yoga class, a prison, or a creative space — and how art-making can regulate the nervous system and foster deep self-discovery.

We also touch on the challenges of navigating social media as a creative tool, the difference between creating and editing, and how perfectionism is rooted in control and fear. Illy specifically highlights transformative practices like The Artist’s Way and Morning Pages, emphasizing that creativity is not just for artists but a universal human language.

Lastly, at the end of our conversation we share a brief announcement for our upcoming workshop seriesArt & Astrology: Building Intimacy with Self Through Creativity – inspired by the upcoming Venus retrograde cycle.

For the folks looking to reclaim their creativity, quiet their inner critic, or deepen their connection to self, this conversation offers insights and inspiration for embracing the unknown with curiosity and openness.

Mentioned:

Elizabeth Gilbert'sBig Magic

Julia Cameron'sThe Artist's Way

Time stamps:

3:04 Who is Iliana Contos?

7:22 The power of a name

10:10 Iliana's journey into art therapy

Lunar Series · February 2025: Leo Full Moon & Pisces New Moon

Friday, January 31, 2025 • Duration 23:54

This month is all about exploring and expanding your sense of identity—tuning into what truly lives within your heart and releasing the old boundaries and stories that no longer serve your connection to yourself and others.

The Full Moon at 24º Leo on February 12th shines a spotlight on your core identity, inviting you to step more boldly into your leadership and authenticity.

Later, the New Moon at 9º Pisces on February 27th opens up expansive, boundary-breaking energy, supporting you as you release outdated systems and step into a freer, more aligned version of yourself.

Join me for prompts, reflections, and practices to help you navigate this month’s transformative lunations with clarity, intention, and courage.

Time stamps:

1:35 Full Moon at 24º Leo, February 12th

12:30 New Moon at 9º Pisces, February 27th

This episode is a production of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hollis M.M.⁠⁠⁠ and is hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hollis M.M.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Find me @hollis.mm on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Music by Oleksii Holubiev

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Ep 024: Leading with Energetics, Non-Linearity and Intuition in Business w. Nina Chin

Friday, January 17, 2025 • Duration 01:14:53

Nina is an energetics-led business coach with an incredibly diverse background that speaks to her love of life and the bravery that accompanies her curiosity.

She brings to the table years of experience in marketing and sales, social work and psychology, as well as yoga and meditation - all of which she harnesses in her holistic approach to business and business coaching.

Nina and I talk the importance of addressing the whole person in every kind of coaching, integrating somatic work for total embodiment, and the value of the lens of human design when exploring your own energetics as a business owner.

She's a clear advocate for non-linear, intuitive approaches to business, teaching, and creating, and is an incredible demonstration of how to follow your intuition and also how to hold space for others.

You can find Nina @youralignedspace and youralignedspace.com

Time stamps:

2:59 Who is Nina Chin?

7:11 Nina's background in psychology and social work

10:08 The importance of taking into account the whole person

12:40 Energetics of business building and ownership

16:56 Integrating yoga, movement and somatics into all of your work

20:00 Nina's journey into yoga and human design

33:20 The power of validation through these ancient systems

35:30 The process of supporting clients to sink into their embodiment

48:05 The permission to create without linearity

53:00 Practically using human design and astrology with teams

56:36 Holding space for others in the midst of their healing

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