Holistic Spaces | the feng shui podcast by Mindful Design
Anjie Cho & Laura Morris
Welcome to the Holistic Spaces Podcast, feng shui conversations with Anjie & Laura co-founders of the Mindful Design Feng Shui School. We hope to inspire you to...
Episode 320: Favorite Plants for the Year of the Snake
In feng shui, living house plants bring in a lucky flow of qi and nature into our interior spaces. They represent the wood element, and teach us how to mindfully care for the things in our home. As we welcome in the year of the wood snake, it’s the perfect time to bring some wood element into your home! For episode 320, we are sharing our five favorite plants to welcome in the lunar new year.We cover:-The snake plant as a perfect plant for those just getting started with a green thumb-The jade plant and its connection to wealth and prosperity-The long vines of pothos as a symbol of the snake year-The monstera monkey mask plant for good luck-Red Amaryllis to bring wood element into our homes during the cold winter monthsAnd much more!Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s.-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.MORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERENEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.Time stamps for the episode:-[00:45] Introduction-[04:56] Snake plant-[06:31] Jade plant-[08:25] Pothos-[09:50] Monstera Monkey Mask plant-[11:23] Red Amaryllis-[12:54] Dried or artificial flowersORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE
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Episode 319: Five Simple Feng Shui Spring Cleaning Tips
In feng shui we embrace the seasonal shifts to inform changes in our home. As winter recedes and the promise of spring grows closer, we naturally feel compelled to spring clean our space. Open your windows, grab a mop and your favorite non-toxic cleaning solution because today we are sharing our five favorite simple feng shui spring cleaning tips to supercharge your home’s energy!We cover:The importance of a tidy entryThe benefits of opening windows to let in fresh air and clear stagnant qiA clean stove as a symbol of health, wealth and resourcesNourishing yourself by deep cleaning your refrigerator and pantriesAnd much more!Mentioned in this episode:Space Clearing: Everyday Feng Shui Magic RitualsThanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s.-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.MORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERENEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.Time stamps for the episode:-[00:47] Introduction-[01:40] Tidy the front door-[03:52] Open your windows -[05:37] Clean your stove-[06:46] Deep clean your refrigerator and pantry-[08:53] Deep bathroom cleansingORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE
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Episode 318: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: March 2025
In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of March 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 a feng shui suggestion to make the most of this month’s energy. We cover:-Key dates to look out for this month in the moon’s cycle and the solar term from the Chinese calendar-What’s in store energetically for March 2025-The Chinese zodiac animal connected to March and what that means for you-“Spring Equinox”, celebrating when day and night are equal, after which the sun grows stronger and the days lengthen-The qi of March 2025-Auspicious days of the month, and which days you might want to exercise caution in March 2025And much more!Mentioned in this episode:-Our free Bagua ekitThanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s.-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.MORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERENEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.Time stamps for the episode:-[01:16] Introduction-[01:41] Solar terms for March 2025-[04:25] The full moon on March 14th-[05:15] The twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac-[05:51] Which days to exercise caution in March 2025-[07:05] The qi of March 2025-[08:00] A tarot reading for the month-[14:09] Feng shui to support you this monthORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE
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Episode 317: Feng Shui Faux Pas
After years of professional work as consultants and teachers, we’ve seen just about every use and misuse of feng shui principles imaginable. From the over the top paint jobs to confusion or misinterpretation of the bagua, some missteps are more common than others. For episode 317, we are taking a look at some of the most common feng shui faux pas that we’ve encountered.We cover:-Why it’s best to start simple, avoiding many, sometimes conflicting sources of information on feng shui-How to avoid confusion or feeling overwhelmed when applying the bagua-Adopting more balanced approach to color when it comes to paint-How to stop worrying about “bad” feng shuiAnd much more!Mentioned in this episode:Our free Bagua ekitThanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s.-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.MORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERENEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.Time stamps for the episode:-[[00:50] Introduction-[01:28] Mixing and matching different feng shui suggestions from the internet or books-[03:00] Confusion with applying the Feng shui Bagua-[05:12] Painting rooms a color you hate-[08:05]Tossing cactus plants-[10:15] “Bad Feng Shui”-[12:54] Dried or artificial flowers-[15:08] General guidelines for avoiding feng shui faux pasORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE
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Episode 316: Feng Shui Plants for Love
It’s almost Valentine’s day and in celebration we are sharing some of our favorite plants to invite in love, self-love, and maybe a new romance into your life. In feng shui, living house plants are a way to invite wood element into your home. (the others are: earth, metal, water & fire). Wood element symbolizes healing, kindness, flexibility, and growth -- all of which are critical components when it comes to love. Plants can also be skillful teachers - encouraging us to take care of others with mindful attentive care. Whether you’re looking for a new romantic partner or just looking to show some kindness to yourself, these plants all help support harmony and love.Some of the items discussed:We cover:-Pothos as a perfect plant for newbies-Orchids to invite a noble and elegant partner into your life-Lucky bamboo to support romantic partnerships-Personalized guidance to best support yourself this year-Using the bagua to pick and place your plants for loveAnd much more!Mentioned in this episode:-Our free Bagua ekitThanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s.-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.MORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERENEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.Time stamps for the episode:-[01:24] Introduction-[03:07] Understanding plants and their relationship to the bagua-[07:07] Pothos-[08:08] The orchid-[09:54] Lucky bamboo-[11:43] Companion plants-[13:28] Are artificial plants ok?-[14:13] Plants or flowers?-[15:35] Which pots and containers to use for plantsORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE
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Welcome to the Holistic Spaces Podcast, feng shui conversations with Anjie & Laura co-founders of the Mindful Design Feng Shui School. We hope to inspire you to create your own holistic spaces that nurture and resonate with you.Anjie Cho and Laura Morris are the founders of the Mindful Design Feng Shui School. We teach feng shui online at Mindful design School!
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