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In today's episode, I'm getting a little personal sharing how I found my way into this work and how my perspective on homes has evolved over more than 20 years.

I grew up on a grain farm in Iowa, which I honestly believe shaped so much of what I do today. Growing up connected to the land, the seasons, and the cycles of nature laid a foundation I didn't even recognize until much later. I was also a very sensitive, hyper-aware child, I could sense when a space felt calm, alive, or stagnant, even before I had words for it.

From design school to residential design work, and even designing luxury private aircraft interiors, each experience deepened my understanding of one thing: beautiful spaces don't automatically feel good.

I share the story of two clients who lived on the same street, in homes built by the same builder, both beautiful, but one felt calming while the other felt exhausting. That difference is what sent me deeper into feng shui, energy work, and environmental psychology.

In this episode:
• Growing up on a farm in Iowa and how nature shaped my sensitivity to environments
• Designing luxury private aircraft interiors and what that taught me about how humans interact with spaces
• Why beautiful doesn't always mean it feels good
• The moment my career shifted from traditional interior design to environmental alignment
• The patterns I kept seeing: stagnant rooms, emotional mirroring, craving visibility
• What real feng shui is (and what it isn't)
• How the Intuitive Home Method came to be
• Two client stories that say it all

Journal prompt from this episode:
If your home were a metaphor for your life, what is it saying?

Resources & Links:
• Learn more about the Intuitive Home Method: purelivingwithlisamorton.com
• Schedule a free 15-minute discovery call:https://www.purelivingwithlisamorton.com/15-min-call.html
• Last week's episode with Stephanie Denson:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2209887/episodes/19270972
• My book, Aligned at Home: https://www.purelivingwithlisamorton.com/book.html
• Join the Aligned at Home Collective: https://www.purelivingwithlisamorton.com/collective.html

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I don't have a ton of guests on the podcast, but when I do, I make sure they're people who are doing work that matters. Stephanie Denson, founder of Spirit and Space, is one of those people.

We work in similar ways. While I help clients create homes that feel aligned and supported, Stephanie helps them clear the space both literally and energetically so their lives can expand. And honestly, clutter impacts how you feel in a space just as much as Feng Shui does.

In this episode, we talk about the emotional side of downsizing, why "what if syndrome" keeps us stuck, and how small decisions about your belongings can actually be transformative. Stephanie shares stories of real clients like Sue, who was ready to move to senior living but felt paralyzed by her possessions and what changed when she finally let herself let go.

We also dive into:

• Why downsizing doesn't have to mean getting rid of things you love
• How to find the right home for items that still have value
• The difference between holding on because you need it and holding on because you're afraid
• Why starting small creates momentum
• What happens when you leave clutter clearing until the last minute (spoiler: it's exhausting)

If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed by your stuff, or thinking about downsizing, this episode is for you. And if you know someone in this season, send it their way.

Stephanie's Links:

• Spirit and Space: www.spiritandspacellc.com
• Follow on Facebook for organizing tips and resources
• Digital guides available: Decluttering Guide, Senior Downsizing Made Easier, Understanding the Value of Your Treasures

Resources mentioned:

• Recycle Force (Indianapolis electronics recycling)
• Swedish death cleaning method (by Margaret of Magnuson)
• Nonprofits directory for donation options (on Spirit and Space website

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In this episode, I'm sharing why your home office might be the reason you're feeling stuck in your career—and exactly how to fix it.

What You'll Learn:

• How the Ba Gua map reveals what's missing in your home (and your life)
• Why a missing career gua can block opportunities, even when you're ready for them
• The real story behind a brilliant client who couldn't break through—until we realigned her space
• How to locate your career gua in your home using the three-gate method
• The nine energy centers in your home and what each one governs
• Small, powerful shifts that bring career energy into alignment (no major renovation needed)
• Why your home is either supporting your goals or creating obstacles
• How to think about feng shui as a sliding scale, not good vs. bad

Key Topics Covered:

• Ba Gua map and the nine guas
• Career gua location and activation
• Three-gate method for feng shui
• Energetic space clearing
• Home office alignment
• Opportunity activation
• Color choices for the front door (blues and blacks)
• Plants, lighting, and awareness as tools for energy shift
• How to use your front door (the mouth of chi)

Resources Mentioned:

• Free 15-minute discovery call on Lisa's website
• The Aligned at Home Collective membership group ($19.97/month, intro pricing)
• Aligned at Home workbook (free with membership)

Timestamps: 00:02 - Welcome and upcoming offerings 02:22 - Introduction to today's topic: home office and career breakthrough 04:47 - The Ba Gua map explained 06:45 - Understanding the nine guas and energy centers 09:10 - How life shows up in your physical space 11:18 - The client's story: missing career gua and the fixes we implemented 12:45 - Small shifts that create powerful change 14:37 - Closing thoughts on alignment and opportunity

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