The Sacred Designer Podcast
*Hosted by Alyssa Martin, Home Designer & Creator of Kitchen Bath Digest* What if your home was more than just a space? What if it was a mirror of your nervous system, your seasons of growth, and your sacred becoming? Welcome to The Sacred Designer — the podcast where inner alignment meets outer design. *Alyssa Martin* sits down with healers, organizers, builders, and creatives to explore how the spaces we live in shape the way we feel, think, and move through life. Expect conversations on: * Nervous system-friendly design * Kitchen and bath remodels that feel like you * Decluttering as a spiritual practice * Creating ho...
Your Home Might Be Dysregulating Your Nervous System
Your body is your first home. And the spaces around you are shaping your nervous system more than you may realize.
In this episode of The Sacred Designer, Alyssa is joined by Brittany, a practitioner in somatic healing, nervous system awareness, and intuitive living, to explore the connection between the body, the home, and the feeling of safety.
This conversation is a grounded invitation to listen more closely to your body and notice how your spaces can either support regulation or quietly contribute to dysregulation.
Brittany works at the intersection of somatic healing, n...
Designing Sacred Spaces Through Art, Nature, and Ritual
Art, nature, and ritual can change the way we experience home.
In this episode of The Sacred Designer, Alyssa is joined by Amy Walton, an interior designer and fine artist, to explore how meaningful spaces can support healing, creativity, peace, and connection.
From growing up on a Pennsylvania farm to designing custom homes and creating sacred gathering spaces, Amy shares how nature, intuition, and artistic practice have shaped the way she sees beauty and builds environments that feel deeply alive.
Amy Walton is an interior designer, fine artist, and creative guide whose work br...
Aura Colors Explained: How Your Energy Shapes Your Space with Helen Ye Plehn
Your home is not just a backdrop. It is an energetic environment your nervous system responds to every day.
In this episode of The Sacred Designer, I’m joined by Helen Ye Plehn, an aura color teacher, to explore aura colors, the energy you radiate, and how your space can support or drain you depending on what season you are in.
We talk about what an aura is in simple terms, how aura colors can shift over time, and why you may suddenly feel drawn to new colors, textures, or designs. This conversation connects energy, id...
Trust in the Design Process: Sourcing, Pricing & Calm Clients
Behind every calm, beautiful home is a design process most people never see. And at the center of that process is one thing: trust.
In this episode of The Sacred Designer, we are joined by Heather McManus award-winning interior designer, author, speaker, and founder of The Designers Collaborative.
Heather supports designers with thoughtful to-the-trade furniture sourcing, fair pricing, and community-driven guidance so they don’t have to do this work alone.
We talk about the moments that test trust, the reality of sourcing in an internet-driven world, and how designer nervous systems directly im...
Your Space Reveals Your Money Pattern
Money is not just math.
It is identity. It is safety. It is what your body believes it can hold.
In this episode of The Sacred Designer, I’m joined by Valentina White, a somatic money and identity mentor. We talk about the real reason money patterns repeat, even when you are smart, motivated, and doing “all the right things.”
This conversation is for you if, thinking about money makes your body feel tense, if you want more but something in you tightens, or if you notice patterns like overworking, oversp...
Designing With Intention: A Conversation on Feng Shui + Sacred Space
Your home isn’t just where you live, it’s where your energy lives, too.
In this calming and thoughtful episode, Alyssa is joined by Feng Shui expert Liz, author of The Art of Placement and Intentional Living. Together, they explore how small shifts in your space can bring big shifts in how you feel.
You’ll hear:
• Why clutter carries more than stuff, it holds energy
• How your home can support your nervous system
• The one space Liz tells everyone to clear first
• How to create rituals in you...
Designing for Stillness: Creating Sacred Spaces for Reflection & Renewal
December invites us to slow down, soften, and reconnect and your home should reflect that same sacred energy.
In this episode of The Sacred Designer Podcast, we explore what it means to design for stillness.
From grounding textures and winter color palettes to rituals that nourish your nervous system, you’ll learn how to create space for peace, intention, and reflection.
This isn’t just about making things pretty. It’s about aligning your home with the season and your soul.
✨ Highlights:
• The energetics of winter in Feng Shu...
What Presidential Ballrooms & Libraries Can Teach You About Your Remodel
What does designing a historic library or a presidential ballroom have in common with your remodel?
More than you might think.
In this episode, Alyssa shares lessons from some of the world’s most iconic spaces and how the same patterns show up in our own homes. From leadership to legacy, you'll hear how sacred spaces are shaped by clarity, trust, and vision.
We explore:
👉🏻 What high-profile projects teach us about decision fatigue and trust
👉🏻 The 3 roles every remodeler must play (yes, even if you’re not a pro)
👉🏻 How to s...
Choosing Tile with Intention — Beauty, Energy, and Sacred Everyday Touchpoints
Let’s talk about tile, but not just for looks.
What if the surfaces you walk on, cook on, and touch every day could hold deeper energy?
In this cozy conversation, I sit down with my friend Dannie Hockenberry from Daltile to explore how something as “practical” as tile can actually be deeply personal and spiritual.
We talk about how certain textures evoke memories, how material choices affect how you feel in your home, and why your space deserves to support your rituals — not just your routines.
Whether you’re choosing finishes f...
Designing a Sacred Kitchen: Creating Flow, Function & Soul in the Heart of Your Home
What makes a kitchen feel aligned?
In this episode, Alyssa Martin explores how your kitchen isn’t just a place to cook, it’s a space of connection, nourishment, and deep energy flow.
From layout tips that support ease and movement, to integrating beauty and ritual into your everyday space, this episode blends practical design guidance with soulful intention.
You’ll learn:
💡 How layout impacts energy and flow
💡 Ways to align your kitchen with how you want to feel
💡 What to consider when planning sacred storage, surfaces...
5 Rituals to Turn Your Bathroom Into a Fall Sanctuary
In this cozy fall episode, we’re diving into 5 soulful and practical ways to transform your bathroom into a space of comfort, calm, and clarity.
From heated floors and towel warmers to natural materials and aromatherapy, you’ll learn how to create a retreat-like atmosphere right at home — even during a remodel.
✨ What we cover:
• Why water is more than just functional — it’s healing
• The power of natural finishes and textures
• Lighting tricks to soften darker days
• Small rituals that help anchor your wellness
• How design and intention w...
What If Clutter Is Blocking Your Clarity? | The Sacred Side of Organizing with Cait Adkins
In this episode, we explore the connection between your physical space and your inner self — and why designing a home that supports your values, energy, and wellness is one of the most sacred things you can do.
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