95.2K
Downloads
94
Episodes
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 13, 2023
Ep. 73 | Automation to Relieve Mental Load
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Mental load is the invisible labor involved in managing a household and family, beyond simply the physical chores like cleaning and cooking. Let's look at what automation may be able to assist with to cut back on what you have in your head.
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———————————————-
- What is Mental Load
- Dropps Earth friendly Laundry & Dishwasher pods
- Who Gives a Crap Earth friendly Toilet Paper
- James Clear: Master one thing.
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 Dec 06, 2023
Ep. 72 | Low Key Gathering Ideas for your home
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Part of enjoying your home is enjoying the people in it. Hosting small gatherings with 6-8 people can be small enough that everyone can participate around a table, island or fire pit. Let's plan something low-key so gatherings can happen more often.
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———————————————-
- Epicurious article titled You Should Throw a Fall Soup Party.
- Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher is a fresh take on an old tradition ... An IPA-inspired refreshment that's zero-alcohol, zero-carbohydrate, and zero-calorie, made using everything we know about hops. It's chock-full of Citra, Equinox, and Centennial hops, as well as some natural flavors and a pinch brewer's yeast to biotransform-ate the hops to just the right flavor.
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.
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Ep. 70 | YOU in your home
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
What do you need to hear from someone who wants nothing but the best for you?
FOLLOW:
~ 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———————————————-
1. TedX Talk: The Art of Being your own best friend
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 15, 2023
Ep: 69 | Fireplaces
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Explore and geek out with me on all things Fireplace related. From the history of it, to Gas vs. Wood, styling the mantel, choosing the mantel and places in the world to visit that have glorious fireplaces, let’s discuss the thing many of us gather around: The forever loved fireplace.
Sources & Reference———————————————-
- ~ 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.
- University of Alabama 2014 study cited
- Episode 53 / A story about a home that encourages healing
- Book: The Elements of a Home by Amy Azzarito
- Mantels with hidden storage by Etsy makers
- The DIY Playbook blog post on styling mantels
- Fabulous fireplaces out in the world:
- The Paradise Inn in Washington’s Mount Rainier National Park has two giant stone hearths
- Mendocino Hotel & Garden Suites in Mendocino California
- Old Faithful Inn at Yellowstone National Park
- Inn at Death Valley in California
FOLLOW:
~ Join the weekly newsletter about your home space and reason.
~ On Instagram
~ On Facebook
~ My boards on Pinterest
~ On TikTok
~ Schedule time with me on my calendar 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.
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Ep. 68 | The pile up of Dishes, Pots & Pans
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Let's examine the pile-up of Dishes, Pots & Pans in the kitchen and deconstruct the linchpin to find sustainable ease in future functionality.
Join the ALL POSITIVE Home Space and Reason community:
~ 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.
~ Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spaceandreason/
~ Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SpaceAndReason/
~ Follow my boards on Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/SpaceAndReason/
~ Follow on TikTok https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeMB2Rs5/
~ My Home Coaching & Realtor 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.
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Episode 57 | Our Morning Experience
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Let's think about our morning experience.
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———————————————-
"Build the Life you Want" by Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey
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.
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Episode 67 | 7 ways to boost happiness in your home
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Monday Jun 27, 2022
7 Questions to ask yourself about your space and your reason specifically to increase happiness in your home. This episode includes two minutes of positive affirmations so you can just sit and take it in.
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———————————————-
I am the architect of my life; I build its foundation and choose its contents. unknown
I will not compare myself to strangers on the Internet. @emilymcdowell_
I am superior to negative thoughts and low actions. unknown
“I am deliberate and afraid of nothing.” Audre Lord
I am courageous and I stand up for myself. unknown
I am not pushed by my problems; I am led by my dreams. unknown
I am resilient. unknown
I feed my spirit. I train my body. I focus my mind. This is my time. unknown
I claim my desires. I hold great visions. I am ready to receive. @hayhouseinc
Creative energy surges through me and leads me to new and brilliant ideas. unknown
“Am I good enough? Yes I am.” Michelle Obama
I feed my spirit. I train my body. I focus my mind. It’s my time. @intensati
I am getting better and better every day. unknown
“Your perspective is unique. It’s important and it counts” Glenn Close
My efforts are being supported by the universe. unknown
I am living with abundance. unknown
I use obstacles to motivate me to learn and grow. unknown
“Good riddance to decisions that don't support self-care, self-value, and self-worth." Oprah Winfrey
I am in charge of my life. @foxanne_
I’m freeing myself from all destructive doubt and fear. unknown
I am at peace with all that has happened, is happening, and will happen. unknown
“I am worthy of what I desire.” Gabby Bernstein
I am adventurous. I overcome fears by following my dreams. @malacollective
I have made mistakes, but I will not let them define me. unknown
Note to self: I am going to make you so proud. unknown
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.
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Episode 66 | Infusion of positivity in your home when things feel heavy
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Monday Jun 20, 2022
When things get intense from the outside coming in, we need to be “Extra” in the protection of what we allow into our eyes, ears and homes. Infuse positivity into your home when things from the outside world are starting to feel heavy.
~ 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———————————————-
- Master Class
- The How of Happiness
- The Power of Positive Thinking
- Authentic Happiness
- Hector and the Search for Happiness,
- Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
- Eat, Pray, Love
- Keep Moving by Maggie Smith
- The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley
- It’s not all downhill from here by Terry McMillan
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.
Monday Jun 13, 2022
Episode 65 | Feng Shui
Monday Jun 13, 2022
Monday Jun 13, 2022
Curious about Feng Shui? Meet classically trained Feng Shui Consultant Jeannette Cieszykowski of Elemental Clarity and learn more about energy in your home. I had a full home consultation with her and let me tell you, this stuff works!
Connect with Jeannette through social media on Instagram @elementalclarity, through email jeannette@elemental-clarity.com or at her website www.elemental-clarity.com
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.