Room to Think

Lyssia Katan
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Room to Think explores how the spaces we live and work in shape how we think, feel, and function.Hosted by Lyssia Katan, Head of Brand at LiLi Tile, the podcast features conversations with world-class architects, designers, neuroscientists, psychologists, and cultural thinkers. Together, they unpack how light, layout, materials, sound, and spatial decisions influence stress, focus, creativity, and wellbeing, and share practical insights you can apply in your own home or workspace.New episodes drop on Tuesdays. Follow Room to Think on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

  1. The Streets We Stopped Walking

    3d ago

    The Streets We Stopped Walking

    In this episode, Lyssia sits down with Paul Stout, the creator behind Talking Cities, whose content has helped millions of people understand why some places feel alive and others feel completely soulless. Growing up in Los Angeles and experiencing walkable city life for the first time in Salzburg, Austria, Paul became obsessed with one question most of us never think to ask: why do some cities feel good to move through, and others make you want to leave as soon as possible? The conversation breaks down why car-centric design has quietly shaped the way we think, feel, and connect with the world around us in ways most people never notice. They explore why American cities used to be far more walkable than they are today, how something as simple as the width of a street or the scale of a building can completely change your experience of a place, and why the cities that feel most alive all share one thing in common. They were designed for people first, not cars. Paul also shares what years of studying urban design has taught him about what we all instinctively want from the places we live, and the one shift in thinking he would give anyone who wants to start seeing their city differently. By the end of this episode, you may start to move through your city in a completely new way. Not as a passenger, but as someone who finally understands what they are feeling and why. More Room to Think: Paul Stout Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulwillstout/ Room to Think: https://roomtothinkpodcast.com/ Loved this episode? Let us know! Subscribe to Room to Think If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with someone who would appreciate a more thoughtful approach to their space. New episodes every week. Build a better life by design. Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Instagram

    53 min
  2. Your Home Has A Personality

    Jun 2

    Your Home Has A Personality

    In this episode, Lyssia sits down with Kimberly Gallagher, founder of The Feng Shui Flow, host of the Calm and Happy Home podcast, and author of The Calm and Happy Home. After leaving her career as a teacher, Kimberly rebuilt her life around one idea most of us never really consider. Your home isn't just where you live, it's something you have a relationship with. The conversation breaks down why the energy in your space shapes the way you think, feel, and move through your day in ways you've probably never noticed. They explore why most people approach feng shui from a place of fear and get it completely wrong, how small intentional shifts can change your experience of a space far more than any renovation, and why the homes that truly support you all share one thing in common. They were treated like a living relationship, not just a backdrop. Kimberly also shares what years of helping people transform their spaces has taught her about what we all truly need from our homes, and the one thing she would tell anyone to do first if they want their home to feel better without spending a dollar. By the end of this episode, you may start to see your home differently. Not just as a place you live, but as something you live with, something that has a personality, an energy, and maybe even a spicy side. More Room to Think: Kimberly Gallagher Website: www.thefengshuiflow.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefengshuiflow/ Room to Think: https://roomtothinkpodcast.com/ Loved this episode? Let us know! Subscribe to Room to Think If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with someone who would appreciate a more thoughtful approach to their space. New episodes every week. Build a better life by design. Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Instagram

    1h 4m
  3. The Eye That Shaped a Skyline

    May 26

    The Eye That Shaped a Skyline

    In this episode, Lyssia sits down with Kobi Karp, a legendary Miami-based architect whose firm has designed over $36 billion in buildings across the world, from luxury resorts and residential towers to affordable housing and historic restorations. With more than 30 years of shaping the Miami skyline and beyond, Kobi brings a perspective on architecture that goes far deeper than what any building looks like on the outside. The conversation breaks down why the way a building sits on its land, orients itself to light, and moves you through its spaces matters more than any finish, material, or aesthetic choice. They explore why most people focus on the wrong things when designing or renovating a home, how natural light does something for your psychology that no renovation can replicate, and why the buildings that last hundreds of years all share one thing in common, they were designed for how life actually feels, not just how it looks. Kobi also shares what decades of designing across six continents has taught him about what people everywhere truly want from their spaces, and the one thing he would tell anyone to do first if they want their home to feel better without spending a dollar. By the end of this episode, you may start to see every building differently, not just as something that was constructed, but as something that was felt first. More Room to Think: Kobi Karp Website: www.kobikarp.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kobikarp/ Room to Think: https://roomtothinkpodcast.com/ Loved this episode? Let us know! Subscribe to Room to Think If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with someone who would appreciate a more thoughtful approach to their space. New episodes every week. Build a better life by design. Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Instagram

    58 min
  4. Building Behind the Scenes

    May 19

    Building Behind the Scenes

    In this episode, Lyssia sits down with Gregg Sulkin, an actor known for his work on screen who has quietly spent the last decade building a real estate portfolio rooted in long-term thinking, renovation, and understanding what actually makes a home work. Coming from an industry defined by uncertainty, Gregg shares how real estate became a way to create stability, structure, and something tangible to build on beyond the spotlight. The conversation breaks down the difference between designing a home for how it looks versus how it functions over time, and why so many people underestimate the decisions that truly shape a space. They explore how small, overlooked details like drainage, electrical, layout, and material choices can have the biggest impact, why choosing the cheapest option often leads to more expensive problems, and how the “unseen” parts of a home are what ultimately determine whether it supports your life or works against it. Gregg also shares practical insights from his own projects, from navigating thousands of renovation decisions to learning how to think long-term, build the right team, and avoid costly mistakes. By the end of this episode, you may start to think differently about your home, not just as something you decorate, but as something you build… one decision at a time, often behind the scenes. More Room to Think: Gregg Sulkin IMDb: Gregg Sulkin IMDb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greggsulkin/ LiLi Tile https://lilitile.com Room to Think https://roomtothinkpodcast.com/ Loved this episode? Let us know! Subscribe to Room to Think If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with someone who would appreciate a more thoughtful approach to their space. New episodes every week. Build a better life by design. Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Instagram

    56 min
  5. A Home That Feels Like You

    May 12

    A Home That Feels Like You

    In this episode, Lyssia sits down with Emily Campbell, founder and principal designer of Emily Jane Interior Design, to explore why the most meaningful homes are not just designed to look beautiful, but to feel deeply personal and restorative. Drawing inspiration from nature, memory, and emotional connection, Emily shares how her background in fashion, entrepreneurship, and design led her to create spaces that help people feel more grounded, calm, and connected to themselves.  The conversation breaks down the difference between designing for aesthetics versus designing for feeling, and why so many people unknowingly create homes based on trends instead of the way they actually want to live. They explore how meaningful places from our past shape the environments we crave, why natural materials like wood, stone, wool, and linen affect us differently than synthetic ones, and how craftsmanship and handmade objects bring a sense of warmth and authenticity into a home. Emily also shares practical insights on creating calmer spaces, from reducing clutter and choosing tactile materials to designing around lifestyle, emotional needs, and the realities of everyday life. By the end of this episode, you may start to think differently about your home, not just as a collection of furniture and finishes, but as a space that quietly shapes how you feel, function, and show up in the world. More Room to Think: Emily Campbell Emily Jean Interior Design: https://www.emilyjeaninteriordesign.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyjeaninteriordesign LiLi Tile https://lilitile.com Room to Think https://roomtothinkpodcast.com/ Loved this episode? Let us know! Subscribe to Room to Think If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with someone who would appreciate a more thoughtful approach to their space. New episodes every week. Build a better life by design. Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Instagram

    58 min
  6. What Lingers in a Space

    May 5

    What Lingers in a Space

    In this episode, Lyssia sits down with Tami Sharp, co-founder of Law Enforcement Coaching and a specialist in mental, emotional, and energetic well-being, to explore the invisible forces inside our spaces and how they shape the way we think, feel, and move through life. Working at the intersection of high-stress environments and personal healing, Tami shares how her experience with law enforcement professionals led her to a deeper understanding of energy, intuition, and the unseen impact of our surroundings. The conversation breaks down what “energy in a space” really means beyond the abstract, and why your environment may be affecting you more than you realize. They explore how clutter reflects your internal state, how emotional and psychological “residue” can build up over time, and why boundaries matter not just with people, but within your space. Tami shares practical ways to reset your environment, from small physical shifts to mindset changes, and explains how your home can either support your well-being or quietly drain it. By the end of this episode, you may start to see your space differently, not just as something you design, but as something that holds, reflects, and influences your energy every day. More Room to Think: Tami Sharp Law Enforcement Coaching: https://lawenforcementcoaching.com/team/tami-sharp/ Something Wellness Podcast: https://lawenforcementcoaching.com/something-wellness/ LiLi Tile https://lilitile.com Room to Think https://roomtothinkpodcast.com/ Loved this episode? Let us know! Subscribe to Room to Think If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with someone who would appreciate a more thoughtful approach to their space. New episodes every week. Build a better life by design. Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Instagram

    1h 6m
  7. The Illusion of the Perfect Home

    Apr 28

    The Illusion of the Perfect Home

    In this episode, Lyssia sits down with Alana Nielsen and Kelly Breiter, the duo behind Alana + Kelly Design Co., a residential architecture and interior design studio, to explore why the idea of the “perfect home” often fails in real life. Working across both structure and interiors, they share how designing holistically allows them to bridge the gap between how a home looks and how it actually functions day to day. The conversation breaks down the difference between spaces that are designed for aesthetics and spaces that are designed for real life, and why so many homes fall short because they prioritize perfection over function. They explore why planning is the most overlooked phase of a renovation, how small decisions can become expensive mistakes, and why understanding how you truly live matters more than any trend or inspiration image. Alana and Kelly also share how they approach clients like a puzzle, balancing lifestyle, habits, and preferences, and why letting go of the idea of a “perfect” home can actually lead to a space that feels better, works better, and lasts longer. By the end of this episode, you may start to rethink what a well designed home actually looks like, and why the best spaces are the ones that reflect real life. More Room to Think: Alana + Kelly Design Co. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanakellydesign/ Website: https://www.alanakellydesign.ca/ LiLi Tile https://lilitile.com Room to Think https://roomtothinkpodcast.com/ Loved this episode? Let us know! Subscribe to Room to Think If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with someone who would appreciate a more thoughtful approach to their space. New episodes every week. Build a better life by design. Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Instagram

    57 min
  8. Designing for the Desert

    Apr 21

    Designing for the Desert

    In this episode, Lyssia sits down with Dustin Ence, architect, builder, and founder of Dustin Brent Design Build and Sagewood Homes, to explore what actually makes a home feel good—and why so many homes fall short. Dustin shares how working across both design and construction gives him a unique perspective on what gets lost between the blueprint and the finished space, and why being involved in the entire process allows him to protect the original vision of a home. The conversation breaks down the difference between homes that look good and homes that feel right, and why factors like proportion, circulation, natural light, and material honesty play a much bigger role than most people realize. They explore why bigger homes often feel worse to live in, how small design decisions can ripple into major issues during construction, and why designing in response to the landscape—especially in the desert—creates spaces that feel more grounded and intuitive. Dustin also shares common mistakes homeowners make, from overcomplicating design to choosing materials that imitate rather than express their true nature. By the end of this episode, you may start to understand why certain spaces feel effortless while others feel off, and how thoughtful design can create a home that truly supports the way you live. More Room to Think: Dustin Ence Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbdesignbuild/ Website: https://dbdesign.build/ LiLi Tile https://lilitile.com Room to Think https://roomtothinkpodcast.com/ Loved this episode? Let us know! Subscribe to Room to Think If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with someone who would appreciate a more thoughtful approach to their space. New episodes every week. Build a better life by design. Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Instagram

    58 min
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Room to Think explores how the spaces we live and work in shape how we think, feel, and function.Hosted by Lyssia Katan, Head of Brand at LiLi Tile, the podcast features conversations with world-class architects, designers, neuroscientists, psychologists, and cultural thinkers. Together, they unpack how light, layout, materials, sound, and spatial decisions influence stress, focus, creativity, and wellbeing, and share practical insights you can apply in your own home or workspace.New episodes drop on Tuesdays. Follow Room to Think on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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  • Creator
    Lyssia Katan
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
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  • Copyright
    © 2026 Room to Think
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