Empathy By Design

Empathy by Design is a podcast that dives into the heart of what it means to design for our shared humanity. Across the worlds of technology, wellness, and community, we explore how thoughtful, empathetic design can bridge divides, foster connection, and spark meaningful change.Each episode features conversations with innovators, creators, and change-makers who are reimagining the way we approach our world. From building tech that prioritizes people to cultivating wellness practices that truly heal, to shaping communities grounded in inclusivity, we deeply explore the process of designing with intention and care.Whether you’re a designer, a dreamer, or someone who simply believes in creating a more compassionate world, Empathy by Design is an invitation to imagine what’s possible when we lead with empathy.

Empathy By Design is a society podcast hosted by integratenetwork, with 28 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

integratenetwork hosts Empathy By Design, a society show with 28 episodes published.

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  Episode #29

  Practicing Relational Health In Real Time

  Mar 28, 202648 minS0

  <p>What does it actually look like to practice relationships in real time, especially when your nervous system is activated and your patterns are already in motion?<br> <br> In this episode of Empathy by Design, I sit down with Candice Cox, LCSW, founder of the KHAOS Kommunity, a healing space for people who are ready to move beyond survival and begin practicing growth within the context of real relationships. Candice’s work centers on emotional regulation, accountability, and creating structure for the moments that often feel the hardest to navigate.<br> <br> We explore how her KHAOS framework—RAW (Real...

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  Episode #28

  Burnout As Adaptation: What the Nervous System Is Trying to Tell Us

  Mar 21, 202639 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Empathy By Design, host Julie sits down with Courtney from Align Integral Coaching to unpack burnout — not as a failure, but as a signal from your nervous system that something needs to change. They explore what burnout feels like from the inside, how it shows up in individuals and organizations, and what practices can help restore capacity and resilience.</p> <p>Timestamps:</p> 0:00 – Welcome & grounding practice 5:35 – Courtney's burnout story: ADHD, masking & hitting rock bottom 17:55 – From corporate burnout to integral coaching 22:02 – Early warning signals (and why we miss them) 26:07 – How burnout spreads through teams & organizations 38:09 – What healthy capaci...

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  Episode #27

  When Systems Fail with Clay Gill

  Feb 15, 20261 hourS0

  <p>What if feeling “zapped” isn’t a personal failure—but a signal that our systems are misaligned with how we actually function?</p> <p>In this live Empathy by Design conversation, I’m joined by Clay Gill—FLOW-certified coach, AuDHD advocate, and creator of the POWER Assessment™—to explore how energy, capacity, and design intersect for neurodivergent minds.</p> <p>Clay’s work helps people understand what’s fueling their energy and what’s quietly draining it, especially in environments that weren’t built with neurodivergent nervous systems in mind. Rather than pushing motivation or productivity hacks, he focuses on practical, compassion...

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  Episode #26

  When Leadership Carries Too Much: Designing Systems That Support Humans

  Jan 31, 202626 minS0

  <p>When Leadership Carries Too Much: Designing Systems That Support Humans</p> <p>Join Julie Johnson, host of Empathy by Design, in conversation with Amy Cornforth Long, lawyer and leadership consultant, as they explore how to build sustainable systems in law firms and organizations. This episode dives deep into the hidden cost of ambiguity in leadership, revealing how unclear systems force founders and leaders into constant "always-on" mode.</p> <p>Amy shares practical strategies for removing ambiguity from decision-making, delegation, and accountability systems—helping leaders reclaim their time and build teams they can truly trust. Learn why the most common qu...

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  Episode #25

  Orientation, Capacity, Choice

  Jan 22, 202617 minS0

  <p>When motivation stops working, it’s easy to assume something is wrong with us.</p> <p>But what if motivation was never the right starting point?</p> <p>In this episode, Julie Johnson explores why motivation often fails — not because people lack discipline, but because nervous systems need orientation and capacity before choice is possible.</p> <p>Drawing from polyvagal theory, somatic UX, and years of working inside digital health and wellness systems, Julie introduces a different sequence for sustainable change: orientation → capacity → choice.</p> <p>This conversation is for anyone who feels burned out by “trying harder” — and for anyone who...

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