This episode of the Enchanted Earth Podcast features Lisa Kahn, a visionary interior designer who shares her transformative journey towards creating sanctuaries that promote well-being. Lisa discusses her personal challenges, including her daughter's health issues and her own emotional struggles, and how a moment of inspiration by a lake led her to embrace the concept of sanctuary. She explains how designing safe and peaceful spaces not only helped her family but also shaped her career, leading her to integrate sanctuary into her design philosophy, write a book, and start the Finding Sanctuary Institute. Additionally, Lisa and the host delve into the broader implications of creating such spaces, especially in the wake of COVID-19, and the importance of combining eco-psychology with interior design to enhance our connection to nature and improve overall well-being.

00:22 Introducing Lisa Kahn: A Visionary in Interior Design

01:01 Lisa's Personal Journey to Finding Sanctuary

05:28 Creating a Sanctuary: Transforming Spaces and Lives

08:15 Expanding the Sanctuary Concept Beyond Personal Spaces

11:39 The Power of Sharing Sacred Stories

15:53 Overcoming Life's Obstacles with Sanctuary Philosophy

18:21 The Future of Sanctuary: Education and Expansion

24:06 Closing Thoughts and the Magic of Biophilic Design

About Lisa Kahn

Lisa Kahn is the visionary behind Finding Sanctuary — the multidisciplinary design firm at the heart of the revolution of well-being in interior design. Her work is synonymous with sanctuary, epitomizing luxury, tranquility, and intentional living. Lisa leads her design team and lives with her husband and two English Springer Spaniels in Naples, Florida.

About Maureen Calamia –

Maureen has been a seeker all her life, using the magic of dreams, nature, presence, and consciousness to unearth truths of our ancient connection to heaven and earth. A teacher, author, and podcaster, she shares stories of greater meaning, purpose, and resonance with all of nature’s beings. Founded the Luminous Spaces School with online courses in feng shui, earth energy healing, biophilic design, and nature spirituality. Her newest book, The Enchanted Earth: The Power of Nature to Transform, is due out April 2025.

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