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In this episode we explore how we can design our spaces to facilitate health and well being through our sense of sight.

Our guest is Steven Lockley. Dr. Steven Lockley is a Neuroscientist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He is also the Co-founder and chief scientist of Timeshifter. With nearly 30 years of research experience, he is considered an international authority on circadian rhythms and sleep. Dr. Lockley works with clients such as NASA and Formula 1's elite on managing peak performance, shift work, and jet lag.



Timestamps:
(0:00) Introduction
(1:38) What are the differences between the visual system and the non visual system?

(4:35) I'd love to hear more about your research and how we know the effects of lighting on the non visual system to be true.

(9:00) How would you recommend lighting for our eyes' non visual system for our home environment to help facilitate health and wellbeing

(10:47) What are some simple things that you could recommend for someone to do in their home to have the most immediate impact to redesign their lighting to be more effective for the non visual system?

(15:39) Does daylight have an effect on the non visual system that is beneficial for health and wellbeing?

(18:20) Is there a recommended amount of time that you shut off all lights & devices before bed?

(23:11) What are some of the studies done that proves that blue short wave length, 5000K or higher temperature lighting has an alerting effect on the body?

(25:45) Could you speak to the mood aspect of the effects of this type of light?

(27:47) Has anyone done any brain scans on natural light to see if there's anything different that shows up?

(29:07) If someone were to go to their local hardware store to purchase bulbs for their home to have more healthy lighting for their home (visual and non visual system) what would you recommend they look for?

(31:54) Is there such as thing of making the body too alert with light?

(34:41) What colors do and don't support the lighting design for the non visual system?

(41:19) Does a 5000K, short blue wave length light make your space look blue?

(46:57) Are there any lighting design tools you recommend for designers or lighting design enthusiasts?

(49:48) Is it possible that the sun may offer additional benefits to the human system that is yet to be discovered?

(51:34) If you could snap your finger and you could change one fundamental thing about lighting design globally what would it be?

(52:43) Closing thoughts





Resources:

ALFA by Solemma (click here)

Timeshifter (click here)





Music in episode from TELL YOUR STORY music by ikson™




Disclaimer:
- The Best Kind Podcast is for general information purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other health care services, including giving medical advice.
- The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
- The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk.

In this episode we explore how we can design our spaces to facilitate health and well being through our sense of hearing. Our guest is Julian Treasure, a sound expert, author and international keynote speaker whose mission is to help people and organizations create healthier and more effective sound. He has 5 Ted Talks with over 150 million views.

Timestamps:
(0:00) Introduction
(0:30) How's the sound where you are today?
(1:02) Was there a mundane sound you enjoyed most recently?
(3:02) How would you describe a healthy indoor sound environment?
(6:40) What are the specific chemical reactions that happen in the body when a person is exposed to nature sounds? Are there specific hormones released? What is going on there exactly?
(13:40) In terms of people creating an ideal sound environment. What would be the steps that you would recommend for them to achieve that?
(25:15) How important is silence when designing sound for an environment?
(33:57) How does having noise in your environment (for example schools or offices) impact your focus and productivity?
(41:44) Are there any sounds or frequencies that we are not able to hear that affects our body's?
(44:44) Are there any specific sounds that support the circadian system and healthier sleep?
(48:46) How would you recommend someone go about designing their home or space so that it is tailored for their individual ears?
(52:39) Could you share a success story from Moodsonic?
(55:49) What would be your favorite sound in the world?
(56:27) Closing thoughts

Resources:
Mynoise
Moodsonic

Dr. Sally Augustin

BGR Modular Classrooms



Music in episode from TELL YOUR STORY music by ikson™

Disclaimer:
- The Best Kind Podcast is for general information purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other health care services, including giving medical advice.
- The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
- The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk.

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In this episode we explore scent with the lovely,⁠ Yasmine ElGhamrawy⁠, an Aromatherapist and founder of ⁠Yatlina⁠. Take a listen to gain a better understanding of how we can design our spaces to facilitate health and well being through our sense of smell.

Timestamps:


(0:00) Introduction 
(0:55) Defining Aromatherapy
(9:46) Yasmine's background along with Aromatherapy wisdom nuggets
(17:56) Yasmine's approach to Aromatherapy
(25:26) A clinic Yasmine provided scentscaping services for and what this entailed 
(51:28) How to use Aromatherapy for your home to bring a sense of calmness
(59:55) Safety recommendations for Aromatherapy
(01:09:02) Recommended Aromatherapy tools for your home 
(01:18:04) How memory and scent are related
(01:25:23) Cognitive and emotional effects of various scents and essential oils
(01:31:15) Yasmine's top essential oil choice if she was stranded on a desert island 
(01:34:30) Advice when shopping for essential oils
(01:42:29) The one thing that Yasmine would change how people use or understand Aromatherapy globally 
(01:43:53) How Yasmine incorporates Aromatherapy in her home 
(01:45:48) Closing thoughts with details on Yasmine's company and offerings 

Show Highlights:


What bespoke Aromatherapy consultations entail 
How to scentscape a space
How to scentscape your home to feel calm
Examples of physiological effects of essential oils
Examples of mental and emotional effects of essential oils
Recommended essential oils to facilitate mental and emotional states of being 
Best tools for essential oils 
Advice for someone shopping for essential oils
Safety recommendations when using essential oils 

Guest: Yasmine ElGhamrawy is an Aromatherapist and founder of ⁠Yatlina⁠, an Aromatherapy Trade Council-approved company. 

Music by: @iksontellyourstory

Links: 


⁠Encoding fear intensity in human sweat⁠


⁠Aromatherapy facts and fictions: a scientific analysis of olfactory effects on mood, physiology and behavior⁠

Disclaimer:


The Best Kind Podcast is for general information purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other health care services, including giving medical advice. 


The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 
The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk.