Stephanie Lee Jackson | Designing Inclusive Spaces for Healing and Connection

In this episode of the NICU Today Podcast, we are joined by Stephanie Lee Jackson, founder of Practical Sanctuary, Sensory Interior Design, where art and healing merge to transform spaces into supportive environments for all neurotypes. With a background as an internationally exhibited fine artist and a massage therapist specializing in pain relief, Stephanie brings a unique perspective on how neuroscience can shape interior design to promote focus, healing, and emotional regulation.Stephanie’s mission stems from her personal connection as a highly sensitive person with friends and family on the autism spectrum. Her upcoming book, The Eccentric Genius Habitat Intervention: Interior Design for Highly Sensitive People, is set to release in 2024 and explores creating spaces tailored to individual needs.On today’s episode:Stephanie shares the personal and professional journey that inspired her work in sensory interior design.Defining neurodiversity and why inclusive design matters.Exploring the connection between your environment and your health.How Stephanie helps families design spaces that support neurodivergent needs.The benefits adults can gain from making intentional changes to their surroundings.Challenges with universal standard design and how to overcome them.Insights into how design can impact learning, relationships, and emotional well-being.Stephanie’s expertise highlights the transformative impact of sensory-focused design, offering practical strategies to create spaces that promote healing, connection, and inclusivity for individuals of all neurotypes. This episode provides valuable insights into how intentional design can improve well-being and foster supportive environments for everyone.