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The PSYCHITECT is in.
by Rachel Melvald
We all have heard horror stories of how a remodel nearly tore a couple apart as well as how impactful our environment can be on our state of well-being. Psychitect Rachel Melvald reveals how to create a habitat of well being while saving relationships.
Episodes
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What Your Objects Can Say About You
In this episode, we meet Dr. Sam Gosling, author of "Snoop: What Your Stuff Says About You" who shares his scientific insights into how personality and character can determine how we express ourselves in our intimate spaces. Sam Gosling is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas,...
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Can Bad Design Harm
A Conversation with Ann Sussman author of Cognitive Architecture and co-founder of The Human Architecture and Planning Institute, Inc. (TheHapi.org) with Executive Director Abigail Sekely on how technology, eye tracking, and advertising can be applied to the built environment for the health and...
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Rachel Cole Advisory
In this conversation with New-York based art advisor Rachel Cole of Rachel Cole Advisory, she breaks down barriers in art collecting while we illuminate how art in our spaces can transform us. Disclaimer: These podcasts are educational and informational only and are not medical, or psychological...
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An interview with neuroscientist Michael Arbib on his book release of ”Where Brains Meet Buildings: A Conversation Between Neuroscience and Architecture”
In this episode, we have the special opportunity to meet with neuroscientist Michael Arbib who shares his scholarly insights in a conversation on neuroscience and architecture. Highlighting topics in his book on the brain landscape, mirror neurons in architecture, and wayfinding. These podcasts…
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The Alchemy of Dance, Architecture, and Healing
In this episode, I interview architect and somatic experiencing professional Stefan Jovanovic on his incredible insights on family constellation work, theater, dance, and the Queer and Neurodivergent community. These podcasts are educational and informational only and are not medical or...
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Sensory Integration Series: On Color and Furniture Design with Joniel of Transitional Customs Furniture
In this episode, we delve deeper into the psyche and marketability of color with Joniel who apprenticed with Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute. Joniel's connection and approach to color is through a spiritual and loving approach. Learn some helpful color application tips for your...
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DBT: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy- Emotional Regulation for Remodels
In this episode, we interview guest psychotherapist Wendy Douglas, founder of San Fernando Valley DBT who explains what is DBT and how it can be applied to our high-stress remodels. A reveal of Wendy's own bathroom remodel and how she succeeded can serve to inspire us all with inspiring design…
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Nuts, Bolts and Tips on How to Build and ADU: Ongoing Consulting Series with Contractor Kevin Garnier
In this episode, we get an update on artist Ludacris's remodel while learning what is an ADU- Accessory Dwelling Unit and insider tips on how to fund and build your own. These podcasts are educational and informational only and are not medical or psychological advice. Always consult your licensed...
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Turning the Lens on Artist-Photographer Leslie Williamson
In this episode, as we celebrate Leslie Williamson's recent release of her book "Still Lives: In the Homes of Artists, Great and Unsung" we get a behind the scenes glimpse of the alchemy that goes into capturing the intimacy of renown artists interior spaces. You can purchase your own copy of...
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Meet the Experts: Go to realtor Lynda Kahn gives us the keys to Mid Century architecture
In this episode, Compass realtor Lynda Kahn shares her expertise and special considerations in finding and restoring Mid Century architecture real estate. To further educate us, she gives us a sneak peek of her selects for Modernism Week 2022 held in Palm Springs. Learn more about Lynda Kahn…
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Sensory Integration Series: Aphantasia, living without image and less trauma
In this episode, we interview Tom Ebeyer an early aphanstasiac discovered when he couldn't visualize and was told by a Stanford professor "Well don't become an architect". We learn about how he copes with an inability to imagine and how he processes his environment. Tom Ebeyer is a social...
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Hiring a Contractor 101: Ongoing Consulting Series with Contractor Kevin Garnier
In this episode we ask Kevin the Nuts and Bolts of what to ask a contractor in an inspection, pulling permits and how to avoid a disaster. You can visit Rachel at https://psychitecture.com/. These podcasts are educational and informational only and are not medical or psychological advice. Always...
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Back to “Normal”: Ongoing Consulting series with Contractor Kevin Garnier
In this episode we explore the state of remodels in long lead times and scarcity of resources and how to make the most of it as the world opens up. You can visit Rachel at https://psychitecture.com/. These podcasts are educational and informational only and are not medical or psychological…
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Artist Spotlight: Meet architect, interior designer and artist Nicole Landau on her conceptual installation piece called UNI-VERSE
In this episode, Rachel interviews artist Nicole Landau on her latest piece UNI-VERSE based upon string theory, energy and universal connection, we reveal how the elements of this piece is one of healing on a psychological level. Commissioned both nationally and internationally, Nicole’s...
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Meet the Experts: Biophilic Design Ambassador and founder of Oliver Heath Design Ltd. reveals the evolutionary magic of biophilic design in architectural and interior design space
In the episode, Rachel interviews Oliver Heath has an illuminating conversation on how connecting our primitive psychological patterns can better inform the design of our home and learning environment. Oliver Heath explains Savanah theory to sustainable practice in architecture design that is a...
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Case Studies: Los Angeles-based designer, writer and artist Peter Martinez Zellner on Chromophobia
In this episode, Rachel interviews Peter Zellner recognized for his highly tailored spaces by Le Monde, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times and notable public and private art galleries, artist studios, and residences in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York on how he himself as a…
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Meet the Experts: The Psychitect’s partner in crime in high stakes remodels and new home assessments, we re-introduce Los Angeles-based contractor Kevin Garnier
Rachel introduces her “Meet the Expert Series” of her go-to professionals in the world of homebuilders, real estate and design. In this episode we meet go-to contractor Kevin Garnier who briefly explores LA's current housing situation as it relates to the ambitious historical initiative to…
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Spring Anew: Welcome to the Psychitect is IN and what is it anyway?
In this brief episode we lay out what Psychitecture is and what we will do here. Psychotherapy meets designer, the Psychitect intervenes to save relationships and homes while sourcing experts to enhance our interior and exterior world based on Western psychology of neuroscience, biophilia…
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Meet the Experts: Go to Realtor Marcy Roth on the Emotions of Selling
In this episode, we talk to stellar and down-to-earth realtor Marcy Roth with the Eklund team and Douglas Elliman real estate group on how to keep her boundaries with difficult selling scenerios like divorce scenerios as well variables to increase the sale of a home. Learn more about Marcy at...
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Case Studies - The Dynamics of Design: A Couple Gets Through Two Sink Renos
In this segment of Case Studies, we collaborate with couple Brady and Caroline on going underneath the sink- both psychologically and contractually speaking. These podcasts are educational and informational only and are not medical or psychological advice. Always consult your licensed healthcare...
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Case Studies - The Dynamics of Design: LA-based architect Ben Warwas on the Architect-Client Relationship
In this segment of Case Studies, we peer into an addition designed by Ben Warwas of BYBEN for client-interior designer Janna Stark’s modern gem in the hills of east side LA. In this episode, we explore variables of a positive architect-client collaboration.
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Meet the Experts: LA-Based Family Law Attorney Rosaline Zukerman speaks on the Emotional, Legal, and Financial keys to long-lasting relationships
In this episode, we have the honor to interview Rosaline Zukerman who is the Dr. Ruth meets Ruth Bader Ginsberg family law go-to-attorney in LA. As Rozz refers to her practice as “preventative lawyering” she shares gems of legal, financial, and relationship wisdom. You can find Rozz at...
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Meet the Experts: Go to Realtor Marcy Roth on the Emotions of Real Estate
Rachel introduces her “Meet the expert series” of her go-to professionals in the design and real estate world. In this episode we meet stellar realtor Marcy Roth with the Eklund team at Douglas Elliman Real Estate Group who shares her personal and effective approach to working with clients in the...
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Meet the Experts: Introduction to Board Certified General Psychiatrist, Dr. Josephine McNary
Rachel introduces her go to psychiatrist Dr. Josephine McNary who is a board-certified general psychiatrist, specializing in women’s mental health, mood and anxiety disorders and couples and family therapy. We breakdown how to decide if psychotropic medication can be helpful during stressful...
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Meet the Experts: LA-Based Contractor Kevin Garnier on Building the Contractor-Client Relationship and Your Home
Rachel introduces her “Meet the Expert Series” of her go-to professionals in the world of homebuilders, real estate and design. In this episode we meet go-to contractor Kevin Garnier who gets to the underbelly of potential issues as he literally is known for crawling under homes to shine a light…
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Sensory Integration Series: On Interiors | Laura Muller, Award-winning Interior Designer and Co-Founder of Four Point Design
Laura Muller, Principal Interior Designer/Interior Architect/and Builder founded Four Point Design with her husband Cliff. She is an award winning interior designer who currently has a kitchen project exhibiting at the Pasadena Showcase which you can visit here as well as her website,...
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Sensory Integration Series: On Color | Local LA Artist Laurie Raskin
Artist Laurie Raskin is an LA based artist who attended Cal Arts and was highly influenced by the Bauhaus. At present Raskin works in two modes both of them readily recognizable as couched in modernist formal language and thinking. One mode in effect reconsiders the late work of Henri Matisse…
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Sensory Integration Series: On Color and Light I Janet Cross, Architect and founder of Cross Architecture
Janet Cross is an architect currently residing in NYC. Her architectural firm Cross Architecture specializes in architecture and art installation, land use as it intersects with parks and urban life, and residential projects. She is working with James Turrell on the Roden Crater project in…
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Sensory Integration Series: On Color | Gillian Rose, Color Expert and Founder of The Science of Color
Gillian Rose is an interior designer and color scientist affiliated with ASID, AIA, CMG, IACC_NA President Elect, Emirati, and Publicolor, Benefit Committed. She hails from NYC graduating from Parsons School of Design and is now based in Los Angeles. Gillian’s design assessment uses psychological...
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Sensory Integration Series: On Color | Laura Guido-Clark, Color Expert and Founder of LOVE GOOD COLOR
Laura Guido-Clark is a color expert with a studio based in Berkeley California. She brings her color expertise to industrial and furniture design worldwide with a highly specialized color workshop series you can find and sign up at https://lovegoodcolor.com/. You can visit Rachel at...
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We all have heard horror stories of how a remodel nearly tore a couple apart as well as how impactful our environment can be on our state of well-being. Psychitect Rachel Melvald reveals how to create a habitat of well being while saving relationships.
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