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EP74 Can’t Relax? How to Make Your Home Relax-Ready
In this week’s episode was unexpectedly inspired by the kids’ TV show—Bluey—watching this episode with my daughter sparked a reflection on the mental load many of us carry, particularly mothers and caregivers,
and how our homes can either add to that load… or ease it.
Inside, I dive into the emotional impact of our home environments and explore how design—both big and small—can actively support relaxation, calm, and our wellbeing. From clutter and storage to sensory cues and micro-zones, this episode offers practical and thoughtful ways to make your home a place where you can actually exhale.
If, like me, you’ve ever felt like you should be relaxing but just can’t switch off… this one’s for you.
What we’ll cover:
- Why your home isn’t a neutral backdrop—and how it can impact your stress levels
- How visual clutter affects your brain and your ability to relax
- Big and small ways to reduce stress through design
- How to create intentional "micro-zones" for calm
- The importance of mini systems, and why they’re not just for productivity
- Simple sensory shifts that make a big impact on wellbeing
Mentioned in this episode:
Bluey – S3 E40 “Relax” (yes, it's brilliant—even for grown-ups)
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PLEASE CAST YOUR KIND VOTES HERE!
This podcast has been shortlisted for a UFurnish Home Award in the Best Interior Content Creator Category.
https://homeawards.ufurnish.com/2026/en/page/vote?nomination=9fce-tash-south
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Hi, I’m Tash South — interior designer, renovation consultant, and founder of South Place Studio.
In this podcast, I share practical renovation advice, along with deeper insights into home and belonging.
If you’d like more resources and support, head to:
https://www.southplacestudio.com/freebies
If you’re navigating your own renovation, my RenoVersity programme offers a structured, guided and thoughtful approach to renovating with clarity, confidence and intention https://www.southplacestudio.com/renoversity
Or if you want to get social, you can find us here:
Instagram: @southplacestudio
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/south-place-studio
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/southplacestudio
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By Tash SouthIn this week’s episode was unexpectedly inspired by the kids’ TV show—Bluey—watching this episode with my daughter sparked a reflection on the mental load many of us carry, particularly mothers and caregivers,
and how our homes can either add to that load… or ease it.
Inside, I dive into the emotional impact of our home environments and explore how design—both big and small—can actively support relaxation, calm, and our wellbeing. From clutter and storage to sensory cues and micro-zones, this episode offers practical and thoughtful ways to make your home a place where you can actually exhale.
If, like me, you’ve ever felt like you should be relaxing but just can’t switch off… this one’s for you.
What we’ll cover:
- Why your home isn’t a neutral backdrop—and how it can impact your stress levels
- How visual clutter affects your brain and your ability to relax
- Big and small ways to reduce stress through design
- How to create intentional "micro-zones" for calm
- The importance of mini systems, and why they’re not just for productivity
- Simple sensory shifts that make a big impact on wellbeing
Mentioned in this episode:
Bluey – S3 E40 “Relax” (yes, it's brilliant—even for grown-ups)
*******************
PLEASE CAST YOUR KIND VOTES HERE!
This podcast has been shortlisted for a UFurnish Home Award in the Best Interior Content Creator Category.
https://homeawards.ufurnish.com/2026/en/page/vote?nomination=9fce-tash-south
*******************
Hi, I’m Tash South — interior designer, renovation consultant, and founder of South Place Studio.
In this podcast, I share practical renovation advice, along with deeper insights into home and belonging.
If you’d like more resources and support, head to:
https://www.southplacestudio.com/freebies
If you’re navigating your own renovation, my RenoVersity programme offers a structured, guided and thoughtful approach to renovating with clarity, confidence and intention https://www.southplacestudio.com/renoversity
Or if you want to get social, you can find us here:
Instagram: @southplacestudio
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/south-place-studio
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/southplacestudio