The Love Spoke: How Your Home Either Fans the Flame or Freezes It Out | S1, Ep. 13

Does your home fan the flame of your relationship — or quietly freeze it out?In this episode, Kim Costa explores the Romance spoke of the Wheel House Assessment and reveals how the spaces in your home either support or sabotage your most important relationship.You’ll discover how romance shows up in every room of your home — from your bedroom retreat to the porch where you actually sit together — and why this spoke is one of the most powerful drivers of every other area of your life. Kim walks through the Romance spoke across Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, showing how even your sleep environment and kitchen layout affect the quality of your connection.Then, Kim inducts Ina and Jeffrey Garten into the Wheel House Hall of Fame for Romance. Theirs is a nearly 60-year love story built not just in a relationship, but in the homes they have created together: the iconic East Hampton Barn that Ina pursued for a decade; the Paris apartment Jeffrey trusted her to renovate sight unseen, where they return every anniversary; and the painting Jeffrey chose in secret because it ‘belonged’ in the space Ina loved. Their story is proof that a home can hold a love story — and make it last.Whether you’re partnered, newly married, a long-time couple, or single and building a home that reflects who you are, this episode offers practical, specific ways to strengthen the Romance spoke of your Wheel House.In this episode:•       How the Romance spoke affects your health, career, finances, and more•       What your bedroom, kitchen, and porch are really saying about your relationship•       Why Ina Garten’s East Hampton Barn is a masterclass in romantic intention•       The painting Jeffrey Garten chose in secret — and why it still hangs there 15 years later•       The Paris apartment, the anniversary ritual, and what it means to build a home together•       Simple shifts you can make TODAY to create more connection in your home•       Why this spoke matters just as much if you’re singleLive in Your Wheel House explores how aligning your home with who you are right now or who you are becoming can transform everything. Each episode features takeaways and stories that reveal how intentional spaces support growth, clarity and connection. If you enjoy the show, please leave a quick, five star review - it helps us bring you more inspiring conversations.Go to Kim's website for the Lifestyle Lift Assessment.Order Kim's book at any book retailer and get $300 in book bonuses free at: https://liveinyourwheelhousebook.comFollow Kim on InstagramFollow Kim on FacebookFollow Kim on LinkedInFollow Kim on TikTokPodcast Disclaimer: Stories on this show are inspired by real life experiences, but all names and details have been changed to protect privacy. Any resemblance to real people is coincidental. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial, medical or psychological advice. Please seek a qualified professional for any financial, legal, or health concerns.