Room to Think
Room to Think
Lyssia Katan
The Spaces That Heal Us
1 hour 19 minutes Posted Mar 3, 2026 at 7:00 am.
Welcome And Big Idea: Space As Biology
The Brain–Immune Connection Emerges
Stress, Illness, And Healing In Crete
From Aha Moment To Healing Spaces
COVID, Clean Air, And Cognition
Why People Return: Social Connection
Choice-Rich Workplaces And Nature Access
Indoor Nature, Light, And Plants At Home
Hospitality Lessons And Designing For Well-Being
The Invisible Stressors: Noise And Scent
Simple Fixes: Sound, Light, And Movement
Immersive Nature And The 15-Minute Dose
Forest Bathing, Birds, And Calm
Touch, Humidity, And Comfort Control
ROI, Programming Spaces, And Culture
Personalization, Future Tech, And Inspiration
A Space That Changed A Life
Gratitude And Closing
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What if your room could lower your stress, sharpen your thinking, and help you sleep—without you doing anything extra? That’s the promise Dr. Esther Sternberg brings to life as we explore how design choices become signals to the brain and immune system. From the science of stress and inflammation to the subtle ways air, light, sound, and nature steer your biology, this conversation reframes “interior design” as everyday preventive medicine. We trace Dr. Sternberg’s research journey—from earl...