GAFFEN STONE BOOKS AND PODCASTS

Dive into a curated collection of podcasts, videos, and articles designed to inform, inspire, and spark new ideas.

Podcasts

Books and Articles

Aligned & Unapologetic: The Human Design Guidebook is your clear, compassionate, and transformative introduction to the Human Design system. This guidebook will walk you through the core principles with heart, clarity, and purpose.

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In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining strong health has never been more crucial. With increasing stress, environmental toxins, and processed foods, many people find their immune systems compromised without realizing it. The Immunity Code: Fuel Your Body’s Defenses with Food and Lifestyle is here to change that narrative.

Click here to find it on Amazon 

This article highlights Michaela’s global journey of continuous learning, from volunteering in Bangladesh to studying mindfulness across Asia and earning multiple degrees in the U.S. It focuses on how she applies behavior science and nutrition to help people address emotional eating and complex personal habits.

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Featured in Embracing Kulture Magazine™ (Issue 3)

(founded by Kassandra Ayala-Najera)

In this article, Michaela provides a detailed and accessible introduction to Human Design, and the ways in which cultural knowledge from around the globe comes together to create an integrated approach to understanding ourselves and who we were meant to be.

Visit https://embracingkulture.com

Featured in Embracing Kulture Magazine™ (Issue 2)

(founded by Kassandra Ayala-Najera)

In this article, Michaela discusses what embracing new cultures means to her, and through her own experiences living immersed in other cultures and societies, teaches us about the role non-attachment can play in fostering resilience and flexibility in our lives.

Visit https://embracingkulture.com

Featured in Embracing Kulture Magazine™ (Issue 1)

(founded by Kassandra Ayala-Najera)

In this article, Michaela answers a series of interview questions related to her experiences adjusting to and living in new cultures, and how these have impacted her professionally and in her personal life. 

Visit https://embracingkulture.com

Videos

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