The Awakening Spaces Podcast - Conscious Construction for a Healthy Home
Awakening Spaces explores the profound connection between our physical environments and our inner consciousness. We guide homeowners, designers, and wellness seekers beyond simply discussing "toxin-free" building methods to examine who we actually become on our "toxin-free" journey.
In this podcast we’re not only talking about windows, walls, and wiring. Through expert interviews, case studies, and actionable guidance, we will explore how mindful design choices affect our relationships, stress levels, and overall well-being. Drawing from my background in design, building biology, and building science I guide listeners through both the practical and philosophical aspects of creating homes that elevate our health and consciousness.
Each week, you’ll receive grounded guidance and actionable tips to help you eliminate the stress and overwhelm of finding, renovating, building, or maintaining your healthy home—so that you can create a space that truly supports who you are becoming.
Just by tuning in, you’re already stepping into what it means to be an Awakened Homeowner.
Together, we’re building a new way forward—one conscious choice at a time.
The Awakening Spaces Podcast - Conscious Construction for a Healthy Home
Latest Episodes
Episode 32: Feng Shui, Geopathic Stress, and Sacred Land Science with Valentina Cereda
In this episode of Awakening Spaces, Ashley and Valentina walk through what classical Feng Shui actually is and how it differs from the watered-down Western version, how a Feng Shui site assessment works in practice, what geopathic str...
Episode 31: ICF Construction, Toxic-Free Materials, and the Spiritual Side of Healthy Building with Brian Johnson
In this episode of Awakening Spaces, Ashley and Brian go deep on insulated concrete form construction, the real difference between foam ICF and wood composite ICCF, where each system fails and how to prevent it, what the VOC and fire p...
Episode 30: How our Environment Impacts Fertility and the Sacred Science of Birth with Nikko Kennedy
In this episode of Awakening Spaces Podcast, Ashley and Nikko walk through the full arc of the conception and birth journey through the lens of quantum biology and circadian science. They talk about why melatonin is so much more than a sleep ho...
Episode 29: How Your Environment is Impacting Your Fat Loss Goals with Amanda Carneiro
In this episode of the Awakening Spaces Podcast, Ashley and Amanda talk about how your morning light routine is either setting up or sabotaging your cortisol and melatonin all day long, why eating outside actually improves the way you metaboliz...
Episode 28: Hot Humid Climates, Your Building Envelope, and Building Lessons Learned with Architect Derek Klepac, AIA
Building a home in a hot, humid climate is one of the most technically demanding challenges in residential construction. In this episode, Ashley sits down with Derek Klepac, licensed architect and certified Passive House consultant based in Dal...