Designing for Neurospicy Brain: Sensory-Smart Spaces ft. Jessica Blanco

Is your home secretly draining your energy without you even realizing it? In this follow-up episode with interior designer Jessica Blanco, we dive deep into how to design spaces that actually work for neurodivergent brains and those with sensory sensitivities.Jessica explains that while everyone has sensory sensitivities, a neurotypical brain filters them automatically. A neurodiverse brain? Not so much. It wants to examine all the sensory input it's getting—which is why that flickering LED light or scratchy pillowcase might be quietly driving you crazy.What You'll Learn:The difference between neurodiversity and sensory sensitivity—and why labels aren't always necessaryWhy your LED lights might be secretly irritating you (spoiler: they flicker, and your brain knows it)How to become your own "sensory detective" and tune into what your body is telling youAffordable DIY acoustic solutions using thrift store findsWhy biophilic design (bringing nature indoors) calms the nervous systemThe surprising impact of fabric quality on sleep and wellbeingHow to balance designing shared spaces when household members have different sensory needsWhy "masking" in uncomfortable spaces costs us more energy than we realizeReal Talk Moments: Megan gets vulnerable about her bra-adjusting sensory overload (yes, really), Danna discovers her Zoom light has been giving her migraines, and Jessica confesses she cannot handle mismatched pajamas on her kids.Jessica's Parting Wisdom: Become your own sensory detective. We've spent years learning to mask and function in spaces that don't serve us—now it's time to actually listen to what your body is telling you. Start noticing and writing down how you feel in different spaces. Don't let budget be the first consideration; let how you're feeling be the starting point.Connect with Jessica Blanco: www.jessicadesigns.chGet in touch!Check out the So Frickin' Healthy WebsiteLeave us a VoicemailJoin the So Frickin' Healthy CommunityWatch us on YouTubeConnect with us on SubstackK, love you, byeeeeeMentioned in this episode:Book your free discovery call!Think of it as a coffee date, minus the awkward small talk. Book your free discovery call at organilicious.ch!Organilicious - Danna, Functional Medicine Health CoachSo Frickin' Healthy is a proud member of and produced by the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast NetworkCome See Our Faces - Live Every WednesdayThat's right! Danna and Megan are LIVE and unfiltered every Wednesday morning, 10:00 CET. Come join us on YouTube or Substack - we want to connect with you, beautiful listener! Can't watch us live - the videos will be available about an hour after the live ends. Drop us a comment, leave your thoughts, tell us who you want us to interview next.