123: Spatial Alchemy: Transform Your Home to Transform Your Life with Olga Naiman

Have you ever wondered how the spaces we inhabit shape who we are? Olga Naiman, a Spatial Alchemist and author of "Spatial Alchemy: Design Your Home to Transform Your Life," believes that our homes hold the potential to influence our lives profoundly. Through a unique blend of home design and personal growth, Olga offers a roadmap to empowerment by transforming our physical surroundings.Olga's journey into spatial alchemy began in October 2020 when she found herself stuck both personally and professionally. Frustrated with her circumstances, she took a bold step by reupholstering her furniture—not for the present, but for her future self. This act of future-oriented design unlocked what she describes as a miraculous transformation. Her career as a design therapist was born, leading to writing her book, "Spatial Alchemy."The concept of coding your home involves a deliberate choice of items that align more with where you want to be rather than where you've been. Olga explains that objects we interact with daily, like mirrors, towels, or even kitchenware, can subconsciously influence our mindset. By selecting items that reflect our aspirations, such as vitality or calm, we can create environments that support our goals and dreams.Olga suggests moving beyond classic decluttering and adopting a process she calls "dissolving." This method focuses on letting go of unwanted identities and patterns encoded in our possessions. By releasing items that are more representative of our past, we create space for new opportunities and energies. This process not only transforms our homes but revitalizes our self-worth.Olga inspires us to bring the future we envision into the present by consciously designing our home. By doing so, we can cultivate spaces that aren't just aesthetically beautiful but are also energetically supportive and transformative.We talk about:00:00 Introduction03:14 Manifesting Your Future Self Through Home Design05:51 The Power of Physical Spaces in Manifestation09:12 Intentional Choices and Self-Worth20:42 Releasing the Past to Embrace the Future24:55 The Power of Releasing and Decluttering25:17 Personal Transformation Through Symbolic Objects26:23 Choosing Objects That Reflect Your Desired Energy28:05 Future Self vs. Higher Self29:24 Coaching and Home Inventories31:04 Repurposing and Reupholstery32:31 Reading the Energy of Objects36:02 Creating Intentional Spaces38:20 The Importance of Lighting43:19 Final Thoughts and RecommendationsResources mentioned in this episode:Mystical Sisterhood Rising: https://www.maureenspielman.com/mysticalsisterhoodrising Mystical Sisterhood Resource Guide: https://www.maureenspielman.com/freebies One-on-One Coaching: Schedule a Discovery Call HereAbout the Host: Maureen Spielman is the Founder of Mystical Sisterhood, a podcast dedicated to bringing more joy, healing and expansion of consciousness to the world. She is a Holistic Life Coach who supports women through one-on-one coaching, tailored groups, and workshops. Connect with OlgaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/olga.naiman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olganaiman/ Website: https://www.thespatialalchemy.com/ Connect with Maureen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maureenspielman/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysticalsisterhoodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list Website: https://www.maureenspielman.comEmail Maureen at [email protected] to inquire about coaching, podcasting & speaking engagementsThanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Disclaimer: This information in this podcast is to be used for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose and treat any healthy problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific situation. For my full disclaimer, visit https://www.maureenspielman.comSubscribe to the PodcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.