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Create a home that Thrives®! Home Functionality Coach® and Realtor Kristina Browning discusses home functionality, aesthetics, and automation challenging you to think about your space differently. With a bit of history and psychology... this isn’t your typical HOUSE podcast. What’s important in your life? This intellectual and relaxing podcast helps you to align your home with your values. I recommend starting at Ep. 1 and SUBSCRIBE for ease of use.
Episodes

Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Ep. 125 | Picking a Word of the Year
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
When thinking about the next twelve months, what is important to me? Is my home set up to support that?
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If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
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~ Get my weekly newsletter "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.
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~ My boards on Pinterest
~ On TikTok
~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com
Sources & Reference———————————————-
Episode 40 Creating Spaces for Movement and Habits for Health with special Guest Nicole Darabi
Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Ep. 109 | Buying, Donating, Organizing Stuffed Animals
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Let's talk about buying, donating, organizing and the sustainability of stuffed animals. Enjoy special guest Charlotte, Founder of LovedBefore.
If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
JOIN ME:
~ Get my weekly newsletter "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.
~ On Instagram
~ On Facebook
~ My boards on Pinterest
~ On TikTok
~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com
Sources & Reference———————————————-
- Loved_Before_London on Instagram
- Loved Before Website
- Stuffed Animal Storage Bean Bag Chair
- Corner Hammock Stuffed Animal Storage
- (Size and Color) Customizable Corner Hammock Stuffed Animal Storage
- Address for donating stuffies in the US: Please send your bears, dogs, and bunnies to Fluff Restoration PO Box Box 163, Spring Arbor, MI 49283.
Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Ep. 107 | Organizing: New Method- Cousins, coworkers or family?
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Learn about a new concept in organizing with special guest Christen Fackler of “I Organize Everything.” She is a neurodivergent professional organizer and online content creator. She coined the organization concept of Cousins, coworkers or family. Let's learn about it!
If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
JOIN ME:
~ Get my weekly newsletter "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.
~ On Instagram
~ On Facebook
~ My boards on Pinterest
~ On TikTok
~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com
Sources & Reference———————————————-
- Christen’s “I Organize Everything” Website
- Christen’s YouTube Channel
- Buy her worksheets at her Shop
- Book // “How to Organize Everything” by Christen Fackler
- Christen's TikTok Profile
- Home Space and Reason Episode 5 | Space that Isn't Used
- Home Space and Reason Episode 8b: Making a Family Annual
Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Ep. 100 | Your Top Ten
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
In celebration of episode 100 let’s count down the Top 10 most downloaded episodes and learn which one takes the top spot!
If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
JOIN ME:
~ Get my weekly newsletter "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.
~ On Instagram
~ On Facebook
~ My boards on Pinterest
~ On TikTok
~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com
Sources & Reference———————————————-
Episode 54: Bootcamp for your home
Episode 63: a VIDEO of Remodeling inspiration
Episode 46: The haunting of a house
Episode 48; a 7-minuted guided relaxation exercise
Episode 45: Organizing, the KonMari method
Episode 40: Creating Spaces for Movement and Habits for Health with special guest Nicole Darabi
Episode 1: Does every Space have a reason
Episode 62: Swedish Death Cleaning
Episode 56; Hardwoods, Laminate, Carpet or Vinyl
Episode 53; A story about a woman, her health, house and healing
Episode 38: Fire Pits with special guest Mike Bertelsen of the Cowboy Cauldron
Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Wednesday May 29, 2024
Ep. 97 | For the Love of Tumblers
Wednesday May 29, 2024
Wednesday May 29, 2024
What is the number one kitchen hog hiding behind our cabinet doors?
If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
JOIN ME:
~ Get my weekly newsletter "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.
~ On Instagram
~ On Facebook
~ My boards on Pinterest
~ On TikTok
~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com
Sources & Reference———————————————-
- Medium: Why we Buy Things we Don’t Need
- Episode 57: Morning Experience
- Episode 92: Porches
Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Ep. 93 | Shoes off at the Door?
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Let’s discuss home functionality, cleanliness, allergies and interpersonal relations all around the subject of taking your shoes off at the door. How much really gets tracked in? How am I supposed to ask people to leave their shoes at the door?
If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
JOIN ME:
~ Get my weekly newsletter "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.
~ On Instagram
~ On Facebook
~ My boards on Pinterest
~ On TikTok
~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com
Sources & Reference———————————————-
- Association of American Medical Colleges: Do Seasonal Allergies seem to be getting worse?
- The dirty truth about taking your shoes off at the door
- Shower Drain Wigs preventing hair clogs.
- Quora: Removing Shoes inside the House
Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Ep. 88 | Trophies, Awards & Plaques
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Let’s discuss winning awards, plaques and trophies as they relate to home functionality, aesthetics, and organization as well as sustainability.
If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
JOIN ME:
~ Get my weekly newsletter "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.
~ On Instagram
~ On Facebook
~ My boards on Pinterest
~ On TikTok
~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com
Sources & Reference———————————————-
- Rivanna Designs Sustainable Trophy & plaque company
- Sports MEDAL Recycling
- Scrap Exchange in Durham NC
- Trophy Recycling
- The Reddit Thread I referred to
- Episode 8 link: Managing Sentimental Items
- Trophy shaped chocolate lollipops
- Edible arrangements
- Chocolate messages
- Episode 8: Managing Sentimental Items
- James Clear, quote on purpose driven athletes
Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Ep. 78 | VIDEO An Anxiety Inducing Kitchen Transforms
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
When you look at my Home Functionality diagram of six lenses that I use when assessing home functionality, rarely is a problem isolated. Let’s talk about these six areas of thought as it pertains to a real-life kitchen and client. This episode is available in video form but you can also just listen if that suits you better.
See this video in higher resolution on YouTube: https://youtu.be/88G8S42VasM
Link to Episode 25: The KonMari Method
JOIN ME:
~ Get my weekly newsletter "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.
~ On Instagram
~ On Facebook
~ My boards on Pinterest
~ On TikTok
~ Schedule time with me https://calendly.com/spaceandreason or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com
Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Ep. 76 | Year-End Home Reflection & Intention
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Let’s reflect on our home and set some intentions. This could be month-end at any point in the year, year-end or even transitioning to a new season. Maybe you lost your job, and have found a new one and you want to reset and start anew. This episode would be good for any of those scenarios and can be revisited as time goes on. Grab a piece of paper or your journal and a pencil. Enjoy the journey.
JOIN ME:
~ Get my weekly newsletter "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.
~ On Instagram
~ On Facebook
~ My boards on Pinterest
~ On TikTok
~ Schedule time with me https://calendly.com/spaceandreason or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com
Sources & Reference———————————————-
- @earthlyeducation on Instagram
- @jamesclear on Instagram
- Tool for Finding and Clarifying your Values
- Ep. 26 | Creating fulfilling Outdoor Spaces
Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Ep. 71 | Forgotten and neglected spaces
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Let’s discuss home functionality and organization in spots that might not be top of mind. If you have pets, I have a great organization idea for you.
JOIN ME:
~ Get my weekly newsletter "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.
~ On Instagram
~ On Facebook
~ My boards on Pinterest
~ On TikTok
~ Schedule time with me https://calendly.com/spaceandreason or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com
Sources & Reference———————————————-
- Hold On trash bags are good for our earth.
Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.