Episode 333: How to Improve Flow in Small Spaces with Feng Shui

Episode 333: How to Improve Flow in Small Spaces with Feng Shui

In this episode of the Holistic Spaces podcast, we are discussing how to improve the flow in small spaces using Feng Shui principles. Even the smallest living spaces can still benefit from Feng Shui to create a more peaceful atmosphere. This conversation covers the importance of separating public and private spaces, establishing mindful rituals for sleep and work, and creating defined areas for different activities. We explore how to make the most of limited space while maintaining a harmonious environment.

We cover:

  • Creating visual zones helps separate public and private areas

  • Why defining an eating area is crucial for nourishment

  • Establishing clear boundaries between activities to support work / life balance

  • Why establishing rituals you can do to help separate different activities in your home

  • Creating a living space to support your unique needs and lifestyle

    and much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [01:39] Introduction

  • [02:27] Creating the impression of separate areas

  • [04:41] Why you should focus on your sleep

  • [07:27] A defined eating space

  • [09:02] The power of consistent work area

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Episode 332: Feng Shui Must Haves for Your Living Room Decor

Episode 332: Feng Shui Must Haves for Your Living Room Decor

Episode 332 is a fun one as we go over a list of our feng shui must haves for your living room! The living room is the space in the home for all the inhabitants to gather together. It’s a place to entertain and host visitors. Like all parts of the home, feng shui can help to create a good flow and opportunities for deeper connections and positive energy. With some simple adjustments we can very easily create an environment that is more nurturing, supportive and welcoming for all.

We cover:

  • The ideal furniture placement for your living room

  • How fresh plants can invite more wood energy

  • How oranges, a symbol of good luck and prosperity, can add a sense of vibrance to your living room

  • Why you want as much natural light as possible in your living room

  • Things to consider when selecting artwork for your living room

    and much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [02:39] Introduction

  • [03:28] Seating 

  • [07:06] Living green plants

  • [09:30] A bowl of fresh oranges

  • [11:42] A rug for grounding

  • [12:57] Fresh cut flowers

  • [14:59] Proper lighting

  • [17:14] Picking artwork

  • [21:44] Earthy object with weight for stability

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Episode 331: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: June 2025

Episode 331: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: June 2025

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of June 2025! First, we go over what’s going on in nature and what you can expect energetically this month, and then Anjie shares an I Ching reading for the Holistic Spaces Podcast listener community. We also share how you can make the most of this month’s energy in your home through feng shui.

We cover:

  • Key dates to look out for this month in the moon cycle and the Chinese solar term

  • What to expect energetically this June as we move into the hotter months

  • The summer solstice on June 20th

  • The Strawberry Moon on June 11th

    Plus more…

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [03:40] Introduction

  • [04:40] Key dates & solar terms 

  • [10:36] Chinese zodiac reading

  • [12:34] The qi of June 2025

  • [13:46] An I Ching reading for the Holistic Spaces community

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Episode 330: Five Simple Tips for Selling your Home with Feng Shui

Episode 330: Five Simple Tips for Selling your Home with Feng Shui

Whether you’re a broker staging an apartment before listing it or you’re a home owner, preparing your house for a potential new occupant, you definitely want to be mindful of making the space feel as welcoming and energetically balanced as possible. Utilizing Feng Shui to improve your home for resale is becoming increasingly mainstream, a go-to tool for sellers and listing agents the world over. On this episode we are offering our listeners some basic information on how to get started using Feng Shui, to prepare a home for the real estate market. Let’s get your home ready for market!

We cover:

  • What does the front door of your home say to a potential new occupant?

  • The importance of the first impression that your home makes on a potential buyer

  • Dealing with inauspicious roadways or exterior surroundings

  • Balancing the five elements in your home before listing it

  • Cutting your energetic ties with the house before you release it to a new owner

    and much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [01:10] Introduction

  • [03:17] The front door 

  • [05:43] First impressions

  • [08:41] Inauspicious roadways or exterior surroundings

  • [10:43] Balancing the five elements in your home ahead of listing it

  • [14:23] Releasing the house: cutting energetic ties

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Episode 329: Feng Shui for Better Sleep

Episode 329: Feng Shui for Better Sleep

There is no better way to refresh and rejuvenate than with a good night of restful sleep. Bills, work stress, and anxiety can keep us up a night but often the cause(s) of unrestful sleep can be much more mundane and manageable. On this week’s episode of the podcast we are sharing a short list of quick fixes that you can make in and around your bed to help you sleep more peacefully and feel more refreshed in the morning.

We cover:

  • The importance of keeping your bed in the command position

  • Checking in on what’s under your bed

  • Ways that can decrease the yang energy where you sleep

  • How to boost the yin energy in your bedroom

  • Ways to feel more grounded and secure when tucking in for the night

    and much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [01:31] Introduction

  • [03:54] Ideal bed placement 

  • [05:50] What’s under your bed?

  • [08:18] How to decrease yang energy around your bed

  • [10:00] Ways to increase the yin energy in your bedroom

  • [11:50] Additional tips for better sleep

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Episode 328: Attract Abundance: Feng Shui For Your Workspace

Episode 328: Attract Abundance: Feng Shui For Your Workspace

The conversation around abundance is everywhere these days. From best selling books to podcasts, it seems that for many, the concept of welcoming more of it into their lives is sometimes vague or difficult to understand. As feng shui practitioners, it’s one of the most common concerns that we see among our clients. Today’s episode is an exploration of how to attract abundance by creating a mindful workspace that draws on the wisdom and tradition of feng shui. For professional and career abundance, it all starts at the desk!

We cover:

  • The ideal way to position your desk for increased productivity and abundance

  • The ideal view from your workspace

  • What to do if you are up against a wall (literally!)

  • Different ways to activate your career

  • Attracting more abundance with feng shui

    and much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [04:13] Introduction

  • [07:13] The View 

  • [11:22] Facing a wall?

  • [13:17] Activating your career 

  • [15:46] Additional ways to activate your space

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Episode 327: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: May 2025

Episode 327: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: May 2025

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of May 2025! First, we discuss what’s going on in nature and what you can expect energetically this month, and then Laura shares a tarot reading for the Holistic Spaces Podcast listener community. We also share our feng shui suggestions to make the most of this month’s energy. 

We cover:

  • Key dates to look out for this month, including May 5th, the beginning of Summer

  • What to expect this month based on your Chinese zodiac animal

  • Our feng shui suggestions to make the most of this month’s energy

  • How to navigate the energy of May

  • The energetic theme of this month

  • Auspicious and “be careful days” for each of the zodiac animals in May 2025

    and much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [01:09] Introduction

  • [02:06] Solar terms for May 2025

  • [07:07] May, the month of Snake

  • [09:29] The qi of May 2025

  • [10:47] A tarot reading for the Holistic Spaces listener community

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Episode 326: Feng Shui Tips to Avoid Money Leaks

Episode 326:Feng Shui Tips to Avoid Money Leaks

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It probably shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that along with love advice, many folks look to feng shui to help them improve their financial health. Like most things in life, financial health starts in the home! Today’s episode is an exploration of simple fixes that can help prevent money leaks. Anjie and Laura have created a list of simple adjustments that you can start implementing today to keep money from unintentionally flowing outwards.

We cover:

  • How real water leaks can lead to money leaks

  • Keeping the toilet lid down to mitigate the evaporation or leaking of wealth

  • Doors as portals for qi to flow in and out of our homes 

  • The benefits of a stove in the command position

  • What to do when the bathroom is in the wealth center of the home

    And much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [01:06] Introduction

  • [04:11] Water leaks in the home

  • [06:16] Keep your toilet seat lid down

  • [08:01] Protect side or back doors

  • [10:15] Stove out of command

  • [12:50] Bathrooms in wealth corner

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Episode 325: What’s Your Feng Shui Personality? Part 2

Episode 325: What’s Your Feng Shui Personality? Part 2

Today’s episode is part 2 of our series we exploring the concept of personal qi. In part one we did a mini personality test where you learned which type of elemental energy you resonate with the most. We reviewed different behaviors and desires from a feng shui perspective using the five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, water

In this episode we are going to talk about what you can do with this info. Thinking about our energy in this way can give us a greater appreciation for why we do what we do. It is about self-awareness and perspective. We are going to explore how we can bring specific colours, shapes and items in our homes to enhance, support and balance out our energy. 

We cover:

  • How people with Water personality types can enhance their qi with black clothing

  • Why bringing some soil into the home can be supportive for Metal folks

  • Balancing the Fire element with cool blue colors

  • Wearing a bit of green to support Wood qi

    And much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [00:45] Introduction

  • [06:54] Wood element personalities

  • [08:27] Fire personalities

  • [10:19] Earth personalities

  • [12:28] Metal personalities

  • [15:17] Water personalities

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