Homelife for Extraordinary Impact
by Matt & Lindsay Barrios
Season 2 coming soon!What you can expect on HFEI?• Interviews with experts and everyday people around the world about their homes• Below the surface investigation about how to create a great homelife• Discovering actionable insights to help you design a home you lovePlus premium subscribers get extra perks!Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hfei/subscribe
Episodes
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Raising kids in a tech saturated world with Dr. Gwenyth Jackaway
Dr. Gwenyth Jackaway is a researcher & consultant on the effects media technology has on children. She lives in Manhattan, NY. In this episode we discuss: • dedicated spaces that are work and tech free • parents modeling technology addiction to children • the history of how tech and media has...
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Co-working from home with Tova Safra
We're back with season 2! Tova Safra is a designer, digital artist, and cofounder of Groove based in Israel. In this episode we discuss: • how she approaches her homelife as a designer • the beautiful role hosting plays in her community • co-working from home with Groove Connect with Tova on...
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Balancing family with working from home with Josh Atlas
Join this conversation with Josh Atlas—a product manager, dad, and hiker. Hear about his home based in Oakland, CA. In this episode we discuss: • the dynamics of 2 people working from home • building a delightful family life • petrichor and Phish Learn more about Josh: - LinkedIn:...
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Creating a high-performing home culture through project management with Hilary Kinney
Get to know Hilary Kinney, an expert in Project Management and author of "Project Management for Parents." Summary: Host Matt Barrios engages in a conversation with Hillary about how to transform your home into a place of growth and meaningful connection. They discuss the importance of clear...
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Home for health & longevity with Al Lyman
Al Lyman is a health and longevity expert and author of "Feel Great: The Proven Path to Solving the Aging Puzzle." In this episode we discuss: • how to set up your home for great health & longevity • the importance having quick "exercise snacks" • 1 super unexpected tip for longevity! Learn more...
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How home helps you discover authenticity with Kasey Jones
Kasey Jones is co-founder and strategist with Power Your Platform, and she lives in Portland, Oregon. In this episode we discuss: • how family pressures at home affect us • the joy of eating from the same plate • that frigid winter without a roof... Learn more about Kasey Jones:...
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Insights from neuropsychology for home with Dr. Gina Schneider
Dr. Gina Schneider is a licensed psychotherapist and executive coach based in San Diego County, California. In this episode we discuss: • how to make a home that works for you • findings in neuropsychology to combat anger, anxiety, & stress • removing the dining room furniture and converting it...
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A home for holistic fitness with Bart Walsh
Bart Walsh is a fitness expert based in Sunshine Coast, Australia In this episode we discuss: • how to set up your home for physical fitness • the power of the unconscious mind • Australiana and home Learn more about Bart Walsh in this companion blog:...
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Navigating narcissistic relationships at home with Dana S. Diaz
Dana Diaz is a realtor based in Illinois, as well as the author of "Gasping for Air: The Stranglehold of Narcissistic Abuse." In this episode we discuss: • how couples negotiate with one another when buying a home • the challenges of narcissistic relationships • finding love after abuse Learn…
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An architect custom builds his home with Lance Cayko
Lancy Cayko is an award winning architect and entrepreneur based in Colorado. In this episode we discuss: • how an architect approaches building his family's home • the power of connection to the natural world at home • the magical ritual of preparing dinner Learn more about Lance:...
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A family fitness legacy with Nate Pennington
Nate Pennington is a fitness & nutrition coach and fire fighter based in Florida. In this episode we discuss: • how he encourages fitness in his family life • recommendations on exercise nutrition • serving the community in Florida Learn more and connect with Nate:...
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Running experiments on your home with Kate Pincott
An interview with Kate Pincott about her home in Sussex, England. Kate is a product designer and coach. In this episode we discuss: • experimenting with work-from-home boundaries • awakening intuition through morning rhythms • the lessons of the dutar instrument Learn more about Kate Pincott:...
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How to create a secure home with Andy Murphy
An interview with Andy Murphy, a home & family security expert, about his home in South Carolina. In this episode we discuss: • the importance of security for a happy home • how to be prepared for natural disasters • raising kids who value security Learn more about Andy Murphy:...
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City to Bali and back again with Dai Manuel
Dai Manuel is a dad and entrepreneur based in Vancouver, Canada. In this episode we discuss: • raising kids in a city center • homeschooling children in Bali • his fortress of solitude (complete with comic books) Learn more about Dai: https://read.homelifedesignlab.com/p/city-bali-back-dai-manuel...
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Bring a taste of home to work with Farah Flisher
Farah Flisher is an author, an avid baker and yogi, and enjoys a career in the banking industry across continents—currently based in Dubai. In this episode we discuss: • simple ways to bring the delights of home to the office • her heritage spanning Persia, England, and India • what her love of...
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Rooted to serve a community with Martin Salama
Martin Salama is a life coach and author rooted in Brooklyn, New York. In this episode we discuss: • his deep roots in the Sephardic Jewish community of NY • unique circumstances that taught him to love cooking • his parents' model of being community-oriented Connect with Martin:...
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From Venezuela to Sweden with Tibisay Ulloa
Tibisay Ulloa is a designer based in Sweden, and she’s originally from Venezuela. In this episode we discuss: • the difference between Swedish & Venezuelan friends • how a designer chooses wall colors • home for a family with young kids Learn more about Tibisay Ulloa:...
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Insight roundup, part 1: what we can & can’t change at home
In part 1 of the "Insight roundup," Matt and Lindsay discuss big findings from their extensive research on people's homes around the world. In this episode we discuss: • is it possible to feel at home in a language? • iterative experimentation with home • architectural limitations to home Part 2...
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A grandmother's cherished legacy with Thelben Mullett
Thelben Mullett is a pediatrician based in Seattle, Washington! In this episode: • a prized image of her grandmother & what it represents • her thoughts on physical & mental health at home • how to adjust to motherhood To connect more with Thelben:...
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The digital nomad home with Chris Cerra
Chris Cerra is a digital nomad and entrepreneur based in one place at time all around the world! In this episode: • how Chris decided to become a digital nomad • the importance of not burning out by moving too often • shifting from collecting possessions to collecting experiences To connect more...
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Home swap, prt. 1: the setup
Lindsay & Matt Barrios chat about their upcoming trip and the big, fun opportunity to swap homes with someone! In this episode we talk about: • Why we chose to home swap as a way to save money • Some of the benefits we see to home swapping vs. short-term rentals • Matt's hunches for what home...
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Home for a grown-up third culture kid with Kazuki Oiwake
Kazuki Oiwake is a marketing specialist currently based in Guatemala. In this episode: • Childhood from bustling Tokyo to quiet New Zealand • Falling in love and relocating to Guatemala • Cherished family art To connect more with Kazuki:...
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A place of radical self-acceptance with Jessica Lacy
Jessica Lacy is a life coach based in Southern California. In this episode: • Home as a place of radical self-acceptance • The importance of watching Dance Moms • Aligning values for self-expression To connect more with Jessica: https://read.homelifedesignlab.com/p/home-radical-selfaccepetance…
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Using your intuition for a home that flows with Ludovic Delmas
Ludovic Delmas is co-founder of Kickass UX, a training program for UX designers. He is originally from France but now makes his home in Seattle, Washington. In this episode: • The importance of flow & rhythm for your home • Unlocking your intuition through how you make tea • How to change your...
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How to create great work/home boundaries
How to make good work/home boundaries for better balance. This episode is a snapshot of the WFH Boundaries Workshop. Get access to the WFH Boundaries Workshop & Workbook here: https://courses.homelifedesignlab.com/1-hour-homelife-workshop-wfh/ In this episode: • Why are work/home boundaries...
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Home as a creative act with Pia Leichter
Pia Leichter is a coach and founder of kollektiv studio in Copenhagen, Denmark. We talk about: • feeling at home in your own skin • negotiating space with family members • the slow, reluctant process of putting down roots Learn more & connect with Pia on:...
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Italian design taste with Lidia Olivucci
Lidia Olivucci is a young designer based near Bologna, Italy. We talk about: • roommate relationships through the pandemic • how she designs her spaces for contrast • Italy's reputation for artistic taste Connect with Lidia on: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ldiaolvcci/ - LinkedIn:...
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Designing delight at home with Pierre Stanley Baptiste
Pierre Stanley Baptiste is a businessman and writer based in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. We talk about: • how he designs delightful experiences through his work and in his home • the importance of homelife for helping him write • how he nurtures his marriage with games Connect with Pierre:...
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Sarra Manai on an environment for emotional wellness
**Sorry for the delay on this episode of HFEI. The whole family caught a bad case of the stomach flu! It really set us back! Hope you enjoy this great episode with Sarra. It's one of the best conversations I've ever had! Sarra Manai is a recruiter based in Paris, and she's originally from…
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Young entrepreneurial mindset with Arnas Gintalas
Arnas Gintalas is a social media entrepreneur, and he's originally from Lithuania but now based in Spain. We talk about: • what it was like to grow up in Lithuania • the story of how he landed in Spain • how he arranges his home to stay in an entrepreneurial mindset Connect with Arnas:...
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Mary Nelson on historical, global architecture
Mary Nelson is trained as architect and researches historical, architectural sites around the world. We talk about: • examples of historical, residential architecture • important terms to understand architecture of the home • her hack for still doing yoga at home while taking care of a 1 year old...
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Seth Stowaway, a Michelin star head chef on food hospitality
Seth Stowaway is a Michelin-star head chef and owner at Osito & Liliana in San Francisco, CA. We talk about: • food hospitality at a fine dining level • the interesting role of challenge in fine dining cooking & eating • the importance of simple, relational connection when hosting at home See…
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Know thyself, sentimental valuables, & the global home (premium)
After analyzing these first round of interviews, the research insights are fresh from the lab. We talk about the 3 big insights on home: know thyself sentimental valuables the global home Listen to Lindsay & Matt as they fill you in on these findings and process how they can help with their home....
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Ali Angco, tech product designer & homebody
A tech product designer in Canada and a self-proclaimed homebody. Ali Angco chimes in on the interesting overlap between family life & tech. We talk about: being engaged cross country Canadian life in the pandemic era technological distraction & how to rest Learn more about Ali Angco:...
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Brian Jacobsen, Danish wood furniture designer
From whittling in the forest in Denmark as a kid to fine wood furniture design in Vermont today. How does Brian Jacobsen approach his craftsmanship? We talk about: Growing up in a hospitable home Homelife in Denmark vs. the U.S. — what's the difference? Principles of Danish design & how they...
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Rob Hunter's room for ideas
If you were a political radio talk show host, how would you arrange your home to help you think? Here's how Rob Hunter does it. We talk about: the many places he's lived all around the U.S. the importance of thinking in analog with inspiring objects around that one time we both had neighbors...
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Melika's home in Iran
What's it like to be Melika, a 27-year-old woman born, raised, and currently living in Tehran, Iran? (Note: there were a few minor glitches in video/audio due to internet speed issues. Sorry about that!) Listen as we learn about: what it's like to live with her mom (and keep a big secret from…
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Why homelife?
What is homelife? Why does it matter? Listen as we discuss: how important home is for creating meaningful relationships how we're researching homelife around the globe how you can subscribe & support Learn more about homelife: https://read.homelifedesignlab.com/p/what-is-homelife Become a premium...
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Homelife for Extraordinary Impact Trailer
Hi! We're Matt & Lindsay Barrios, and we're starting the Homelife for Extraordinary Impact podcast. What you can expect on HFEI? Interviews of experts and everyday people around the world about their homes Below the surface investigation about how to create a great homelife Finding actionable...
About this show
Season 2 coming soon!What you can expect on HFEI?• Interviews with experts and everyday people around the world about their homes• Below the surface investigation about how to create a great homelife• Discovering actionable insights to help you design a home you lovePlus premium subscribers get extra perks!Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hfei/subscribe
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Matt & Lindsay Barrios