118: Designing a Happier, Healthier Home—No Remodel Required: With Lesley Myrick

What if your home could actually help you feel calmer, happier, and healthier? In this episode of the Girls Talk Healthy Aging Podcast, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski sit down with Lesley Myrick, an award-winning interior designer based in Macon, Georgia, whose work has been featured by Architectural Digest, Forbes, My Domaine, and People. Lesley specializes in creating personality-driven, playful, and function-forward "forever homes"  — spaces designed not just to look beautiful, but to support real life, long-term comfort, and well-being. In this conversation, she shares how the spaces we live in can directly impact our health, influencing everything from stress and anxiety to mood, energy, and relaxation — often in ways we don't even realize. You'll learn: How your home environment affects mental and emotional well-being Simple, affordable changes that can make a big impact (even without remodeling) Why lighting plays a huge role in how we feel in our homes How color, layout, and functionality can either support or drain us Ways to create a home that feels peaceful, joyful, and grounding Things to consider when remodeling after age 50 Whether you're redesigning a new space, doing a full remodel, or simply looking to feel better in your own home, this episode will open your eyes to how powerful your surroundings really are. Because a healthier, happier life doesn't stop at nutrition and movement — it starts right at home. 🎧 Tune in and discover how to make your space work for you, not against you. *To Learn more about Lesley Myrick visit: wwww.lesleymyrick.com or search her by name on Facebook & Instagram  **Subscribe, Share, & Rate our Show. And follow us on social media:**   📷 Instagram: @GirlsTalkHealthyAging   Facebook Group: Girls Talk Healthy Aging: https://www.facebook.com/groups/330434366004030 🌐 Website: GirlsTalkHealthyAging.com   📧 Email: [email protected] Follow & Message Shawna on Instagram: @shawnakaminski Grab Shawna's book 'Lose Your Menopause Belly' and other freebies here: https://shawnakworkouts.com Follow & Message Alli on Facebook & Instagram: Alli Kerr and @allikerrfitness (respectively).  Train with Alli at The Pink Physique in person in Macon, Georgia or Online here: https://www.thepinkphysique.com