Room to Think podcast artwork
Arts

Room to Think

by Lyssia Katan
Claiming needs an RSS feed. Contact us.

Not on the Australia charts we track today.

If you like Room to Think, try…

Latest episodes

  • How Trauma Shaped Our Cities

    October 20, 2026 · 48 min

    In this episode, Lyssia sits down with architect, researcher, and author Ann Sussman to explore how the spaces around us shape the way we feel, move, and behave, often before we are consciously aware of it. Drawing from her work in…

  • What Rome Got Right

    October 13, 2026 · 57 min

    In this episode, Lyssia sits down with architect, leadership coach, and best-selling author Diane Van Buren to explore what Rome can teach us about beauty, architecture, and the way we live today. Drawing from her years living in Rome and…

  • Beneath the Beauty

    October 6, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

    In this episode, Lyssia sits down with Elizabeth and Rich Landry, the husband-and-wife team behind Kensington Design House, to explore what may be hiding beneath the surface of a beautiful home. Bringing together Elizabeth’s background in…

  • Designing for Quiet

    September 29, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

    In this episode, Lyssia sits down with Julian Treasure, leading expert on sound, communication, and the power of listening, to explore something most of us rarely think about: how the sounds around us shape the way we feel, focus…

  • The Aesthetic Brain

    September 22, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

    In this episode, Lyssia sits down with Dr. Anjan Chatterjee, neurologist, cognitive neuroscientist, and founding director of the Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics at the University of Pennsylvania, to explore what actually happens in the…

Show 7 more episodesShow fewer episodes
  • From Curb to Counter

    September 15, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

    In this episode, Lyssia sits down with Dan D’Agostino, founder and principal architect of Plan Architecture, to explore what it really means to design a custom home. Working across architecture and interiors, Dan has built his practice…

  • Home By Horoscope

    September 8, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min

    In this episode, Lyssia sits down with astrologer Anthony Perrotta, founder of AP Astrology, to explore the surprising connection between astrology and the spaces we live in. With a background in fashion, interior design, marketing, and…

  • Light Is A Drug

    September 1, 2026 · 56 min

    In the first episode of season two, Lyssia sits down with Dr. Mariana Figueiro, director of the Light and Health Research Center at Mount Sinai and one of the leading researchers in light and human health, to explore how light shapes far…

  • Season 1 Rewind, Part 3: Invisible Forces

    August 25, 2026 · 31 min

    In this special Season One Rewind episode, Lyssia revisits some of the most thought-provoking conversations from Room to Think to explore the invisible forces that can shape how a home feels. Featuring Kimberly Gallagher, Danijela…

  • Season 1 Rewind, Part 2: Home and Memory

    August 18, 2026 · 26 min

    In this special Season One Rewind episode, Lyssia revisits some of the most memorable conversations from Room to Think to explore the connection between home, memory, and identity. Featuring Juhani Pallasmaa, Shavonda Gardner, Amber…

  • Season 1 Rewind, Part 1: The Science of Feeling

    August 11, 2026 · 26 min

    In this special Season One Rewind episode, Lyssia revisits some of the most compelling conversations from Room to Think to explore the science behind why spaces make us feel the way they do. Bringing together insights from Dr. Sally…

  • Murals, Memory, and the Meaning of Home

    August 4, 2026 · 53 min

    In this episode, Lyssia sits down with Hollis Callas, a California-based illustrator, muralist, and designer, to explore how art, nature, memory, and personal expression can bring a space to life. Working across illustration, textiles…

Full episode archive on Apple Podcasts →

About the show

Room to Think explores how the spaces we live and work in shape how we think, feel, and function.Hosted by Lyssia Katan, Head of Brand at LiLi Tile, the podcast features conversations with world-class architects, designers, neuroscientists, psychologists, and cultural thinkers. Together, they unpack how light, layout, materials, sound, and spatial decisions influence stress, focus, creativity, and wellbeing, and share practical insights you can apply in your own home or workspace.New episodes drop on Tuesdays. Follow Room to Think on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.