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Neuroscience of Space

What brain science reveals about how architecture and interiors influence stress, cognition, and behavior.

7 episodes

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Ep 34 · 56 min

Light Is a Drug

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 on…

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Ep 31 · 26 min

Season 1 Rewind, Part 1: The Science of Feeling

In this special Season One Rewind episode, Lyssia revisits some of the most compelling conversations from Room to Think to explore the science behind …

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Ep 11 · 66 min

Designing for Neurodivergent Minds

In this episode, Lyssia sits down with Dr. Kati Peditto, a researcher focused on the intersection of human behavior, neuroscience, and the built envir…

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Ep 8 · 80 min

The Spaces That Heal Us

What if your room could lower your stress, sharpen your thinking, and help you sleep—without you doing anything extra? That’s the promise Dr. Esther S…

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Ep 7 · 45 min

When Design Becomes the Problem

Ever wonder why a room that photographs beautifully feels stressful to sit in? We dig into the science with Dr. Anja Jamrozik, an environmental psycho…

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Ep 5 · 73 min

Our Prehistoric Brains at Home

Ever walked into a beautiful room and felt strangely tense? We dig into why spaces that photograph well can still exhaust your brain—and how small, sc…

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Ep 3 · 51 min

Designing Places That Feel Human

Your surroundings are shaping your mood before you take a single step. We sit down with Professor Justin Hollander to unpack the hidden psychology of …

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