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As the winter season unfolds in the northern hemisphere, we find ourselves on the brink of a transition in the five-element cycle, welcoming in the water element. Departing from the autumnal energy of metal, characterized by refinement and release, we now turn our attention to what lies ahead. To truly discern the whispers of the upcoming phase, embracing solitude and stillness becomes paramount....

Intuition has become a popular term, but do we truly grasp its significance? In this episode, Sara breaks down the concept, revealing that living intuitively is more than just a buzzword—it's a profound connection with your inner self. Further, the idea that our living spaces can serve as channels for intuition is the reason why Sara emphasizes the importance of tuning into your inner voice fi...

If you are experiencing intense waves of emotion such as sadness, grief, or even stubbornness and rigidity, you might have a strong presence of water and metal elements in your home. In this episode, Sara shares ways to warm up and balance your own space with supporting elements so that you can find the release your emotional body is craving. She also shares her personal journey of adjusting to he...

Are you moving into a new home? Regardless if you've purchased your home or moving into a rental, moving is stressful and most certainly represents a new chapter in ones life. In this episode, Sara shares with you five things to do immediately upon moving into your new space to ensure a positive transition. Before applying any Feng Shui adjustments, it all starts with having a clear intentions...

Perhaps you've already explored your life path number based on your birthdate, but did you know you can also assess the personality of your home ? This week, Sara explores the numerology of your address and how its energy might be affecting your own. "When we understand the personality of our home, we can use that information to create a supportive environment while also uncovering its hi...

Elizabeth Corvese is a Certified Intuition Practitioner, Reflexologist, Reiki Master Teacher and Ayurvedic Health Coach amongst many other holistic certifications. She's also the founder of Soleful Beginnings, a thriving wellness studio based in Portsmouth, RI.  Elizabeth offers an abundance of healing modalities that empower and support others in their healing journeys. Classes such as yin yo...

Autumn is in full swing, and the metal element is supportive of the season. Of the five elements found in Taoism, metal is the ultimate organizer looking to refine, cut, and release what's no longer needed or nurtured. In this episode, Sara shares a few insights on how we can tap into the metal element whether through our homes' Feng Shui or our personal and business ventures. Please revie...

Suzy Wood is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and Owner of True Wellness Within . Suzy's passion lies in helping women find more balance and wellness by looking at all aspects of life - on and off the plate. Food is critical to nourishment and body function but it's not the only ingredient to your health. When stress is low, sleep is sound, careers are satisfying and relationships are...

Moving is known to be one of life's most stressful experiences. In this episode, Sara explores the emotional and psychological challenges that come with selling a home or moving in general. In addition, she also shares her recent experience as her and her family prepare for a cross-country move and offers 5 tips for a successful transition and real estate transaction. Was this episode helpful?...

This weeks episode is a follow up conversation with Sara's son Kylin who, together, explored an intuitive exercise in tandem with a Feng Shui adjustment for his bedroom. Anxieties around back to school and making friends are common for kids and sometimes as parents and caretakers, our words of encouragement aren't enough. However, when we empower children with energetic tools and resources...

This week, Sara's shares an intuitive exercise she explored with her children in tandem with a Feng Shui adjustment for the bedroom. Anxieties around back to school and making friends are common for kids and sometimes as parents and caretakers, our words of encouragement aren't enough. However, when we empower children with energetic tools and resources, we set them up for tremendous succe...

In this "at home" mini series, Sara sits down with Rain Elizabeth Stickney, host of the Every Moment Is Sacred Podcast . In this episode, Rain shares the challenges and delights of moving cross country, being first time homeowners, and maintaining personal sacred space amongst others in the home. Rain also shares more about her 52 acre sanctuary in Charlotte, Vermont, where the forest an...

In this episode, Sara highlights the area of the bagua map referenced as the Health and Well-being center . When we are centered in mind, body, heart, and home, we are able to live our life to the fullest and with intention. This is the last episode in Sara's bagua spotlight series where she also walks you through an intuitive practice to help you connect with your home on an energetic level....

This week Sara sits down with Angela Sipe of 81st and James to discuss the ancient healing modality known as Reiki. Originating from Japan, Reiki activates the relaxation response within the body, helping it to naturally rebalance and heal mental, physical, and emotional stagnation. In this episode, Angela explains how Reiki removes everyday "stress jackets", and why leading with intuiti...

This week, Sara explores the Children & Creativity area of our living spaces and how to locate it with the bagua map. If you're looking to express yourself more creatively and embrace your child-like spirit, this is the area in your home you want to work with. This area can also be addressed to help your children improve their learning skills, nurture your personal relationship to them, or...

In this episode, Sara sits down with somatic healer and teacher Po-Hong Yu to discuss the benefits of setting up home altars and how they offer a sense of peace and support within our living spaces. Sara and Po share their commonalities in how they approach their work with clients, whether it's body work or home design. Leading with intuition first, Sara and Po guide their clients to pay atten...

This week, Sara explores another area of the home and bagua, known as the Helpful People & Travel section . When we need support in our life, enhance this area of the home to call upon assistance of others, including our ancestors and guides. In addition, this area of the home supports travel making it an ideal place to enhance if you are looking for more travel in your life or wanting to simp...

In this "At Home" mini series, Sara sits down with Mitzi Campbell, teacher and podcast host of The Blessons Podcast . Through her platform, Mitzi connects and inspires the personal growth and self-discovery of all by sharing the stories, (the lessons & the blessings), of everyday people. Sara & Mitzi discuss the benefits of creating positive energetic patterns in interior spaces...

This week, Sara explores the Love and Relationship area of our living spaces and how to apply the bagua to your own floorpan or bedroom. This area can be enhanced when wanting to cultivate more self love or attract a new partnership. You can also focus on your "love corner" if you want to nurture and enhance your current relationship or heal from past ones. Working in your bedroom is a w...

Sara sits down with Rebecca Dolber, jewelry maker and founder of R.E.D. Through her Long Island studio and workshop, Rebecca helps customers translate their memories, milestones and personal mantras into meaningful pieces of jewelry.  Sara and Rebecca discuss the weight of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, finding the interconnectedness through travel, and why staying curious aids in deci...

Using natures natural rhythms, such as the summer solstice, is a wonderful time to assess our home and life ensuring we are working with supportive energy and not against it. This week, Sara shares ways in which you can tap into the fire element and welcome in the season of summer into our home and life. Referenced in this show: Bonus Episode #4: The Fire Element Download your free bagua map to lo...

This week Meg Lavalette is on the podcast to discuss boundaries and why they are necessary for a healthy mental state in business and in our everyday life. Meg explains that having upfront conversations and strong processes in place lead to respectful client relationships and designs that are beautiful representations of the clients who inhabit them. Meg is the founder and principal of LAVA Interi...

This week, Sara explores the Fame & Reputation area of our living spaces and how to apply the bagua to your own home. Perhaps you want to be seen or recognized in your work, your family, or other relationships. But first, we have to nurture our own perception of self in order to gain the level of recognition from others that we desire. Sara walks you through a few thought-provoking questions t...

This week, Sara invites fellow interior designer, Jennifer Levy of CAVdesign, to share her thoughts on career pivots, personal self-development, and social sustainability. Together, Sara and Jennifer both agree that listening to the call of your intuition and tapping into more creativity can be the key to a successful transition. Prior to founding CAVdesign, Jennifer was a highly accomplished phot...

This week Sara explores the career and life purpose section of your home and how we can enhance this area if we are seeking more from our jobs, careers, or any area of our life that seeks more fulfillment. Sara explains how to use the Bagua, a Feng Shui tool to help you locate and address this are of your home in order to make significant changes in your life. Download your free copy of the Bagua...