Design Her Dream Home
by Design Her Dream Home
Tune in to the Design Her Dream Home podcast for your dose of design challenges, tips and tricks, and advice from renovator, property investor, and architect Heather and her guests.In each episode, you'll get actionable advice to help you design your dream home and lifestyle. Let's make it happen!
Episodes
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Episode 12: Reclaim Your Time: Resetting Life After the LUX Time Stealers
You’ve learned to identify the hidden drains in your life—Digital Overload, Decision Drain, Domestic Drag, Invisible Load, and Boundary Breakdown. Now it’s time to reclaim your time, energy, and calm. This episode ties it all together and shows you how to reset your home, routines, and systems so...
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Episode 11: Boundary Breakdown: Why Everyone Has Access to You
Do you feel like you’re constantly “on” for everyone else? That no one respects your time, energy, or space? That’s boundary breakdown—an invisible time stealer that silently chips away at your mental bandwidth and leaves you exhausted before the day even begins. In this episode, I unpack why...
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Episode 10: Invisible Load: The Work No One Sees (But You Feel Constantly)
You’re exhausted, and it’s not because of tasks you can see or measure—it’s the invisible load. The mental and emotional labor that quietly runs your life, holding everything together for everyone else, never taking a break, and never getting noticed. In this episode, I unpack what invisible load...
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Episode 9: Domestic Drag: Why Your Home Feels Heavier Than It Should
Your home isn’t supposed to feel like a second job—but for many high-performing women, it does. Everyday household tasks quietly drain your energy, not because you’re lazy or unmotivated, but because your home’s systems weren’t designed for the life you actually lead. In this episode, I unpack...
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Episode 8: Decision Drain: Why You’re Exhausted Before 10am
If you wake up feeling fine for the first few minutes, but by 10:00 AM your energy is gone, you’re experiencing decision drain. It’s not laziness, lack of willpower, or indecision—it’s the invisible load of hundreds of micro-decisions your brain makes before the day even begins. High-performing...
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Episode 7: Digital Overload: The Secret Time Stealer Frying Your Brain
If your brain feels like a browser with 47 tabs open before you’ve even had your coffee, you’re not losing your mind, you’re digitally fried. High-performing women are quietly drained by the invisible chaos of their digital world: endless notifications, unread emails, scattered apps, and…
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Episode 6: The System That Changed My Life (And Will Save Yours Too)
You’ve tried planners, colour-coded baskets, and Sunday resets, but your life still feels chaotic. Here’s the truth: it’s not you, it’s your system. In this episode, I share the origin story of the LUX Method, the five-part framework that transformed my home, routines, and life — and can do the...
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Episode 5: The Number One Secret to a Home That Runs Itself
You’re disciplined, motivated, and organised — yet somehow your home still feels chaotic. Here’s the truth: it’s not you, it’s the system. No amount of tidying, decluttering, or willpower will make your home run itself if the architecture behind it isn’t designed for how you actually live. In…
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Episode 4: Welcome to the LUX Reset: Your First Five-Minute Reset
You’re brilliant at work, capable, and respected — but at home, it feels heavier than it should. Messy, loud, draining. No matter how organized or motivated you are, the wheels keep coming off. In this episode, I want you to hear this from the very beginning: there’s nothing wrong with you.…
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Episode 3: You’re Not Doing Too Much — You’re Doing Everything
You’re successful. Brilliant. Capable. You can run a business meeting, a household, a friendship circle, and an entire family’s emotional wellbeing — all before 11 AM. And yet… you’re exhausted. In this episode, I reveal the real reason high-performing women burn out — and it’s not because you’re...
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Episode 2: Every Highly-Functioning Woman Is Exhausted — Here’s Why
You’re brilliant, capable, and seemingly unstoppable — but inside, you’re secretly exhausted. You can run a business meeting, manage a household, keep friendships alive, and carry everyone else’s emotional load — all before 11 AM — and still feel like you’re barely holding it together. In this...
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Trailer — Welcome to The LUX Reset
If you’re a woman who gets everything done — at work, at home, for everyone — and yet quietly feels exhausted by how much it all takes… this podcast is for you. The LUX Reset is where we stop telling capable women to try harder, be more organised, or fix themselves. Instead, we redesign the…
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Episode 1: The LUX Reset Podcast
If you’re the woman everyone relies on to get things done — at work, at home, for everyone — and yet quietly feel like you’re running on empty, this episode is for you. I’m Heather Morris, architect and creator of the LUX Method. In this episode, I pull back the curtain on what’s really happening...
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Episode 7: Digital Overload: The Secret Time Stealer Frying Your Brain
If your brain feels like a browser with 47 tabs open before you’ve even had your coffee, you’re not losing your mind—you’re digitally fried. High-performing women are quietly drained by the invisible chaos of their digital world: endless notifications, unread emails, scattered apps, and…
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Episode 41 - Too Busy to House Hunt? How To Buy Your Dream Home Stress-Free!
Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you'll make—but what if you’re too busy to spend hours house hunting? In this episode, I sit down with expert buyer’s advocate Emily Wallace of Wallace Advocates to uncover the secrets of stress-free home buying for time-poor women. We discuss why...
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Episode 40: Can Decluttering Improve Your Relationship?
Episode 40: Can Decluttering Improve Your Relationship? Is clutter creating chaos in your relationship? In this episode, Heather delves into how decluttering can reduce stress, improve communication, and turn your home into a sanctuary. From tackling emotional clutter to sharing practical tips…
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Episode 39: Kitchen Organisation Hacks To Save You Time and Energy
Episode 39: Kitchen Organisation Hacks To Save You Time and Energy Are you tired of chaotic mornings and stressful meal prep? In this episode of the "Design Her Dream Home" podcast, Heather Morris shares her top kitchen organisation hacks designed to streamline your daily routine and save you...
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Episode 38 - Defining Your Dream Home - A Step-By-Step Guide
In this episode I guide you through a step-by-step process to define and create your dream home without the need for major renovations. I emphasise the importance of understanding your core values and how they should shape your ideal space. I'll help you visualise your dream home, assess your...
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Episode 37 - Rethink Your Space: Achieving Your Dream Home With What You Already Own
In this episode, I'm breaking down the myth that your dream home requires major renovations or looks like something out of a magazine. Creating a beautiful, functional space is within your reach using what you already own. It’s not about expensive upgrades or unattainable perfection—it’s about...
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Episode 36 : Living with Less: The Surprising Way It Could Change Your Life
Living with Less: The Surprising Way It Could Change Your Life Is it really possible to live with less? Absolutely—and the results might just surprise you. In this episode, I’m sharing my personal journey of embracing a simpler lifestyle and how it led me to create not just my dream home, but…
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Episode 35 - FLIP Talk - Lessons Learned From Our House FLIP Journey
In this episode of FLIP TALK, we discuss our latest house flip project as we approach the final stages of renovation. We've had our fair share of challenges and triumphs, and we're excited to share the journey with you. In this project, we focused on smart renovations that would add the most…
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Episode 34 - Shift Happens! When Your FLIP Doesn't Go To Plan
In this episode we dive into our latest house flip project, where we experienced unexpected setbacks and challenges. When you are doing a house FLIP, things don't always go to plan, even with the best preparation. There are a lot of moving parts that need to align to make things happen. We...
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Episode 33 - Our First FLIP Together - Week 3
Welcome back to the podcast with Trish and Heather and today we'll be discussing our first FLIP together. This is the house FLIP that we're doing together for the first time. We've done our individual flips, but this is a house that we purchased together that we've called Her Lady Shirley and…
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Episode 32 - Our First FLIP Together - Week 2
Welcome back to the podcast with Trish and Heather and today we'll be discussing our first FLIP together. This is the house FLIP that we're doing together for the first time. We've done our individual flips, but this is a house that we purchased together that we've called Her Lady Shirley and…
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Episode 31 - Our First FLIP Together - Week 1
Welcome to podcast with Trish and Heather. Today we'll be discussing Our First FLIP Together - Week 1. We have been working hard on and off site this week to get our first FLIP together off to a flying start. We cover what you can and can't do yourself, what you need to consider and planning so...
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Episode 30 - Property Cycles and Why This is a Great Time to Buy Property
Welcome to podcast with Trish and Heather. Today we'll be discussing Property Cycles and Why This is a Good Time to Buy Property. Thinking about snagging that investment property or flipping a house? This episode breaks down property cycles and why jumping in now could be your best bet. We'll dig...
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Episode 29 - Our First FLIP Together
Welcome to podcast with Trish and Heather. Today we'll be discussing Our First FLIP. This is a real property flip which will be done and documented in real time. We will be using each step in our First Flip Formula to do the flip. The course is a combination of our 25 years of professional...
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Episode 28 - First FLIP Formula - What's Inside
Welcome to the Podcast, with Trish and Heather. Today we'll be discussing What’s Inside our First Flip Formula Course. This is our brand new signature course which is perfect for beginners wanting to do their first house flip. The course is a combination of our 25 years of professional experience...
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Episode 27 - First FLIP Formula
Welcome to the Podcast, with Trish and Heather. Today we'll be discussing our First Flip Formula which is perfect for beginners wanting to do their first house flip. Do you have a passion for real estate and a desire to take control of your financial future? Do you dream of buying, renovating…
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Episode 26 - P - Profit From The Sale
Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather. Today we'll be discussing the P in our First Flip Formula which is all about Profiting from the Sale of the property. P - Profit from the Sale When it comes to profiting from the sale of a house, there's a strategic reason why we are concentrating on...
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Episode 25 - I - Improve the Value of the Property by Renovating
Welcome to the podcast, with Trish and Heather. Today we'll be discussing the I in our First FLIP Formula which is all about Improving the Value of the Property by Renovating. I - Improve the Value of the Property by Renovating Improving the value of a house through cosmetic renovations is a…
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Episode 24 - L - Lend With a Property Investment Money Partner
Welcome to the pocast with Trish and Heather. Today we'll be discussing the L in our First Flip Formula which is all about Lending with a Property Investment Money Partner. L - Lend with a Property Investment Money Partner You can fund a project yourself using money loaned from the bank or a…
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Episode 23 - F - Finding The Right Property To FLIP
Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather. Today we'll be discussing the F in our First Flip Formula which is all about finding the right property to FLIP. F - Find the Right Property to Flip When selecting a property to flip, there are a few key elements to consider. Because this is your…
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Episode 22 - Introduction To Our First FLIP Formula
Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather, where we'll be covering our First FLIP Formula which is the key to successfully flipping houses. Our next 4 episodes will go into the details of the First FLIP Formula, but in this episode, we discuss house flipping in general, what are the benefits...
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Episode 21 - Healthy Home Design
Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather, where we'll be covering healthy home design. Find out what to use in your home and more importantly, what NOT to use in your home.
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Episode 20 - Laundry Design
Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather, where we'll be covering laundry design. In this episode, we'll also discuss three of the big challenges in designing your laundry bathroom, how to solve these challenges with good design, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
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Episode 19 - Bathroom Design - Part 2
Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather, where we'll be covering bathroom design. This is part two of our series on bathroom design, and in this episode, we'll be discussing the finishes, fixtures, and fittings for your bathroom design. In this episode, we'll also discuss three of the big...
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Episode 18 - Bathroom Design - Part 1
Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather, where we'll be covering bathroom design. This is part one of a part two series on bathroom design, and in this episode, we'll be discussing the overall design or your bathroom and in Part 2 we will cover finishes, fixtures, and fittings for your...
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Episode 17 - Bedroom and Ensuite Design
Welcome to the podcast, with Trish and Heather. Today we'll be covering Bedroom and Ensuite Design. In this episode, we'll also discuss three of the big challenges in designing your bedrooms and ensuite, how to solve these challenges with good design, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
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Episode 16 - Home Office Design
Welcome to the podcast, with Trish and Heather. Today we'll be covering Home Office Design. In this episode, we'll also discuss three of the big challenges in designing your home office, how to solve these challenges with good design, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
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Episode 15 - Living Area Design - Part 2
Welcome to the podcast, with Trish and Heather. Today we'll be covering Living Area Design. This is Part 2 of a 2 part series on Living Area Design and today we will be discussing the services, finishes and decoration for your living area design. In this episode, we'll also discuss three of the…
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Episode 14 - Living Area Design Part 1
Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather, where we'll be covering living area design. This is part one of a part two series on living area design, and in this episode, we'll be discussing the function, furniture, and equipment for your living room design. In this episode, we'll also discuss...
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Episode 13 - Dining and Outdoor Living Areas
Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather. In this Episode we'll be covering the design of your dining and outdoor living areas. We'll be discussing the three biggest challenges into dining and outdoor living area design, how to solve those challenges and what costs the errors and how we can...
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Episode 12 - The Latest Technology in Kitchen Design
Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather. Following on from episode nine on kitchen design and Episode 10 where we discussed the work triangle and 11 where we had Trisha's tips on good kitchen design, in this episode we are discussing the latest technology in kitchen design. The world of...
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Episode 11 - Trish's Kitchen Design Tips
Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather. Following on from Episode 9 on kitchen design and Episode 10, discussing our work triangle, we'll get some expert advice with Trisha's tips for designing your kitchen. In this Episode, we discussed Trisha's top five tips for your next Kitchen. They…
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Episode 10 - Kitchen Work Triangle - Is It Still Relevant?
DO YOU WANT TO DESIGN YOUR DREAM KITCHEN BUT DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START? Tune in to the podcast and find out about the Kitchen Design and The Work Triangle which is a design principle that has been used by kitchen designers for many years. The Work Triangle refers to the imaginary line that…
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Episode 9 - Kitchen Design
Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather. In today's episode, we'll be looking at the challenges of Kitchen Design and the cost of errors and how to avoid them. The challenges that we face when we come to design a kitchen are the function, the bench and finishes, and the appliances. Luckily,...
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Episode 8 - The 'Downside Up' Parts of Your Home
Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather, where today we're going to discuss the downside up part of our home. This Episode follows on from our 4 Foundations of Good Design, which are Planning, Inside, Outside and Upside Down. This episode came about because we had our 4 Foundations of Good...
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Episode 7 - Site Elements
Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather. Today we'll be covering site challenges when it comes to designing a home. In today's episode, we'll cover four of the most common site challenges, the costs of making errors and how to avoid them. The challenges we're looking at today are building...
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Episode 6 - The 4 Foundations of Good Design Wrap Up
Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather. Today we'll be wrapping up what we've covered in our 4 Foundations of Good Design, which are Planning, Inside, Outside and Upside Down. In today's Episode we'll discuss how the 4 Foundations come together to create a well-planned home design. We...
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Tune in to the Design Her Dream Home podcast for your dose of design challenges, tips and tricks, and advice from renovator, property investor, and architect Heather and her guests.In each episode, you'll get actionable advice to help you design your dream home and lifestyle. Let's make it happen!
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