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The Aligned Interior

Sonya Randell hosts a podcast that explores how our spaces impact our bodies mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. The podcast dives into environmental psychology, biology, physics, metaphysics and ancient spiritual practices to gain a more comprehensive understanding on the many ways the physical world affects us. These intimate conversations with a variety of scientists and experts will explore ways to integrate this knowledge into interior design to better support and promote

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01:18:51

Silent Disruptor: How Mold Impacts Health and Living...

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2025/09/22

Mold isn’t just unsightly, it’s a silent disruptor of health, energy, and living spaces.In this episode of The Aligned Interior, I’m joined by environmental quality specialist and author John C. Banta to explore the hidden ways mold impacts our homes and health.We cover how mold develops, why it can be so stubborn to remove, and the steps John takes for effective, non-chemical remediation. He shares decades of insight into how moisture and building materials contribute to mold growth, common

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01:03:35

Sound Affects: Designing Harmony For Body, Mind &...

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2025/07/24

Sound isn’t just something we hear, it’s something that shapes our physiology, influencing our thoughts, feelings, actions… and even our capacity to heal In his second appearance on The Aligned Interior, renowned sound expert and author Julian Treasure returns to explore the profound role sound plays in shaping our environments, our bodies, and our lives.We explore how sound, vibration, and frequency shape our well-being, from the rooms we design to the cities and bodies we inhabit. Together, we

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00:55:18

Your Brain On Design: Exploring Neuroaesthetics For...

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2025/07/03

How do our spaces help us balance, not just emotionally, but neurologically? In Part 2 of my conversation with world-renowned neuroaesthetics expert Dr. Oshin Vartanian, we explore how interior design can support emotional processing, facilitate creativity, and foster well-being and meaning.Together, we unpack how subtle design choices, from natural elements to multisensory design, can engage the brain in ways that often operate beneath conscious awareness. We touch on topics like exposure therapy

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00:57:48

Your Brain On Design: Exploring Neuroaesthetics with...

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2025/06/12

Why do some spaces instantly feel calming, focused, or inspiring, while others leave us anxious, uneasy, or drained? The answer lies in the science of neuroaesthetics and the often subconscious influence of space: how our brains respond to beauty, form, and function in the environments we inhabit, often without us even realizing it.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Oshin Vartanian, one of the world’s foremost experts in neuroaesthetics and the psychology of architecture and design. We explore how

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00:53:53

Sound Bathing & Sound Therapy: How To Use Sound For...

The Aligned Interior ·

2025/04/25

In this episode, we explore the healing power of sound with Sara Auster — world-renowned sound therapist, meditation teacher, and creator of the PAUSE app.We break down the basics of sound bathing and sound therapy, uncovering how these powerful practices can be used to reduce stress, deepen self-awareness, and support emotional healing. Sara shares insights from her work and introduces her signature approach, the Auster Sound Method.Whether you're new to sound healing or looking to deepen your

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01:06:52

How To Make Your Home Healthier: Design Practices &...

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2025/04/05

In this episode we explore design practices, recommendations and resources for the healthiest products (materials, finishes, appliances, etc) to consider to improve the health of your home. Our special guests today are Paula Baker-Laporte and Andrea Allen Sis of EcoNest Architecture. Paula is the founder of EcoNest, an architect, building biologist, author and educator. Following a first-hand experience with multiple chemical sensitivities in the 1980’s, Paula has dedicated her career to finding

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01:07:31

Harvard Doctor: How To Heal With Forest Bathing &...

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2025/03/15

This episode is part two of a two part series on Forest Bathing (translated from Japanese term shinrin-yoku). In part two we explore the science behind the health and well-being benefits of forest bathing, forest therapy and time in nature while providing recommendations on how to incorporate these lessons into your home design. Our special guest is Dr. Susan Abookire, BSEE, MD, MPH, FACP, an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and a senior executive with 22 years’ experience leading

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00:42:26

What Is Forest Bathing And How Forest Therapy Is A...

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2025/02/20

This episode is part one of a two part series on Forest Bathing (translated from Japanese term shinrin-yoku). In part one we explore forest bathing and how forest bathing is an effective practice for personal development, better health, wellbeing and spirituality. Our special guest is Amos Clifford the founder and CEO of the Association of Nature & Forest Therapy (ANFT). Amos is a psychotherapist and leading global advocate for ForestTherapy, he teaches that forest therapy is an effective

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01:24:46

How To Use Colour Psychology To Enhance Authenticity...

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2025/01/29

In this episode we explore Colour Psychology in Interior Design to facilitate authenticity, alignment and greater well being. Our special guest is Karen Haller FRSA, a global expert in Behavioural Design and Colour Psychology. She helps businesses and design professionals use colour and design to support mental health, enhance wellbeing, and create positive, nature-aligned change. Karen is the author of The Little Book of Colour as well as being an in-demand media commentator, international speaker

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01:08:32

How To Use Gemstones To Align Your Interior

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2025/01/09

In this episode we explore Vedic Gemology and how we can use gemstones to facilitate alignment and greater well being. Our guest is Tiffany April Raines (https://astrologicalgemstones.com/), a Vedic Gemologist, CEO and co-owner of Astrological Gem. She has a nearly 20-year career at Astrological Gem International and has become one of the most popular Vedic Gemologists in the world. Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:28) How did you got into Gemology? How did you go from a skeptic to a globally

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00:58:54

Heal Through Astrology; Exploring Asterian Astrology...

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2024/07/04

In this episode we explore how we can design our spaces to facilitate health and well being through Asterian Astrology. Using our Astrological Blueprint we can create spaces that reflect more of our essence. Our guest is Jade Luna (⁠https://asterianastrology.org⁠), a world-renown Asterian Astrologer. Jade is the first westerner to ever reconstruct Hindu Astrology into a Greco-Roman format. He has an extensive resume as an Astrologer, practicing for nearly 30 years and studying with various

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00:47:32

Heal Through Energy, Exploring Frequency Rebalancing...

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2024/06/06

In this episode we explore how we can design our spaces to facilitate health and well being through frequency rebalancing. Our guest is Dr. Ondre Seltzer (https://www.ondre.com), a world-renowned energy healer, intuitive, and empowerment coach. As the founder of Frequency Energy Medicine (FEM), a technique that rebalances bio-frequencies to promote natural healing. Ondre travels internationally to consult, lecture, and lead workshops for industry leading organizations and individuals. Dr. Ondre

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00:50:28

Environmental Psychology and Design. Exploring the...

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2024/05/16

In this episode we explore how we can design our spaces to facilitate health and well being through Environmental Psychology. Our guest is Dr. Sally Augustin, an Environmental / Design Psychologist and Principal at Design With Science. She has extensive experience integrating science-based insights to develop recommendations for the design of places, objects, and services that support desired cognitive, emotional, and physical experiences. Dr. Augustin has been discussed in many publications, is an

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00:53:19

Heal Through Light, Part 1: Designing for the Eyes'...

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2024/04/25

In this episode we explore how we can design our spaces to facilitate health and well being through our sense of sight. Our guest is Steven Lockley. Dr. Steven Lockley is a Neuroscientist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He is also the Co-founder and chief scientist of Timeshifter. With nearly 30 years of research experience, he is considered an international authority on circadian rhythms and sleep. Dr

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00:57:41

Heal Through Sound, Designing for the Ears

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2024/04/11

In this episode we explore how we can design our spaces to facilitate health and well being through our sense of hearing. Our guest is Julian Treasure, a sound expert, author and international keynote speaker whose mission is to help people and organizations create healthier and more effective sound. He has 5 Ted Talks with over 150 million views.Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (0:30) How's the sound where you are today? (1:02) Was there a mundane sound you enjoyed most recently? (3:02) How

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01:51:04

Heal Through Scent, Exploring Aromatherapy

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2024/03/28

Listen to this on your favorite podcast platform. In this episode we explore scent with the lovely,⁠ Yasmine ElGhamrawy⁠, an Aromatherapist and founder of ⁠Yatlina⁠. Take a listen to gain a better understanding of how we can design our spaces to facilitate health and well being through our sense of smell. Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (0:55) Defining Aromatherapy (9:46) Yasmine's background along with Aromatherapy wisdom nuggets (17:56) Yasmine's approach to Aromatherapy (25:26)

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