In this episode of the Talk Design podcast, host Adrian Ramsey welcomes 8-time US National Champion and international cyclist Eddie Huntsman to the Wellness Edit. At just 23 years old, Eddie is a cornerstone of the US National Team, currently training for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and looking ahead to Brisbane 2032.

The conversation dives deep into the psychology of elite performance, the evolution of an athlete, and the radical discipline required to compete at the world-class level. Eddie shares his unique perspective on why "mastery" is a moving target and how his upbringing in Australia and California shaped his approach to the sport.

Key Highlights include:

• The Mastery of Learning: Why Eddie believes you cannot master an evolving sport, but you can master the formula for learning and adapting to it.
• Chess on Wheels: An inside look at the Madison, a high-octane track event involving physical slings, tactical aggression, and "counting cards" at 60km/h.
• The "Team Eddie" Philosophy: The importance of a supportive ecosystem—including coaches, parents, and mentors—and why the "sun cannot see its own light" without external perspective.
• Radical Recovery: Eddie’s "injured athlete" mindset for recovery, prioritizing immobilization and metabolic rest over high-tech gadgets.
• The Olympic Mindset: A candid discussion on the "selfish" commitment required for 2028, where training takes priority over social life, education, and secondary relationships.
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Whether you are an aspiring athlete, a parent of a young sportsperson, or someone interested in the mechanics of a high-performance mindset, this episode offers a masterclass in dedication and the pursuit of excellence.

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Forsite Studio is an integrated architecture and construction practice dedicated to modern sustainable design solutions. The firm’s practice encompasses architectural design, building construction and renovation, project management and consulting. As a design-build firm, Forsite Studio is involved in all aspects of our projects, allowing us to deliver products and design solutions that are both innovative and cost-effective.

The work of Forsite Studio reflects a clean, modern sensibility infused with handcrafted custom details and a sensitivity to local vernacular. We are particularly interested in promoting sustainable design and construction, which starts with educating our clients on the positive impact to both the environment and the health of the end user. We believe that good design, sustainability, and economy are intrinsically linked. We salvage and reuse materials and structures wherever possible, incorporating and celebrating them in our designs, resulting in buildings of character and personality.

Our varied backgrounds in architecture and sculpture inform our designs and shape our approach to each project. With completed work in the United States and abroad, we produce distinctive projects uniquely adapted to their local climate, culture, and context.

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Daniel oversees a talented team of architects and designers as the Sr. Architect of a busy design-build firm in Austin, TX. Experience working in NYC and MN on a wide assortment of projects in nearly every climatic zone makes him uniquely qualified for this role. Most recently, he’s been the lead designer and project manager overseeing construction of various commercial and multifamily projects in the Central Texas region.

Daniel generally looks before he leaps, but he always trusts his cape.

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In this episode of Talk Design, Adrian Ramsay sits down with his Dream Homes Revealed co-host and award-winning interior designer, Maryann Schmidt. From imagining floor plans in the back of a car as a child to managing iconic Sydney rock bars like the Annandale Hotel, Maryann's journey into high-end design is anything but traditional. Together, Adrian and Maryann dive deep into the psychology of the client relationship, debating the crucial difference between an ego-driven "signature style" and the art of designing with people to uncover their unique dream.

Maryann opens up her portfolio to share the challenges and triumphs behind some of her most spectacular projects. She takes us inside "The Citadel"—a jaw-dropping conversion of a 1920s heritage Salvation Army Hall into a family home and creative studio—and discusses the complexities of managing a heritage restoration remotely on the shores of Lake Como, Italy. Join us for a conversation packed with laughter, insight, and behind-the-scenes stories from the world of TV renovation. In this episode, we cover:

• From Rock & Roll to Reno: Maryann’s eclectic background in fashion, HR, and hospitality. The Design Philosophy: Why the best designers leave their ego at the door. Project Spotlight - The Citadel: Transforming a derelict church hall in Crow’s Nest into a modern masterpiece. Heritage Challenges: Balancing 3D scanning technology with 100-year-old crooked walls. Global Design: The realities of managing a luxury project in Lake Como from Sydney. Dream Homes Revealed: What it’s really like filming season three.

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Andrea Keller is a licensed architect with 25 years of experience in multifamily, residential and boutique hotel design. Her work seeks to bring people into greater alignment with their core values, their communities and the earth.

A key component of Andrea’s work lies in the life-long study of sacred geometry, symbols and pattern language. Andrea uses unique geometry and proportion systems for each project, bringing power and resonance to the design. As we know from epigenetics, our environment can literally change our genes – her mission is to use architecture for healing, activation, and amplification of personal power. She is currently designing healing centers worldwide.

She was a professor of Architecture at both USC School of Architecture and Otis College of Art + Design. She holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania (B.A., Design of the Environment) and UCLA (M.Arch), and studied Sustainability through Gaia Education. She lectures regularly for the Institute of Classical Art + Architecture.

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Andrea is a licensed Architect in the State of Oregon. She holds a Master’s degree in Architecture from the University of Nebraska and a Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building certificate from The New School – Parsons School of Design. Andrea joined EcoNest Architecture in 2015 and became the firm’s Materials Research Specialist. She has developed protocols for finding, vetting, and maintaining a database of healthy building materials which is the basis of EcoNest’s Healthy Home Design and Consulting practices.

Mae Yuuki is a licensed architect based in Oregon with over a decade of experience designing homes that prioritize human health, environmental integrity, and a deep sense of sanctuary. Specializing in Healthy Homes and Wellness Architecture, Mae brings a unique blend of technical expertise, natural building experience, and sensitivity to how buildings can support physical, emotional, and environmental well-being. Mae thoughtfully addresses factors such as indoor air quality, daylighting, thermal comfort, EMF exposure, and the use of non-toxic, natural materials, while always keeping the human experience and connection to nature at the heart.

EcoNest Architecture works with clients nationwide and globally with a design philosophy centered on creating residential spaces that support healing, rest, and vitality. Whether you’re planning a new home or transforming an existing one, EcoNest Architecture is passionate about helping you create a space that truly cares for your health and lifestyle.

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Today, we're joined by an architectural and interiors photographer who’s crushing it down in Austin, Texas.

He grew up in Cancún, Mexico, and first picked up a camera when he was 16. That was it—he found his thing. But for a long time, it stayed a hobby.

In 2020, he decided to make the jump. He left the old grind behind and went pro, focusing 100% on his photography business.

Now, he’s the one people call to shoot amazing architectural spaces. And when he’s not behind the lens, he’s outside, hanging with his dog, Ellie, or cooling off at Barton Springs.

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After living on the property for five years, the owners were ready to build their new forever home and enlisted the help of Adam Lucas of ARLucas Construction Co. Adam recommended Studio Momentum Architects due to their experience with smaller inner-city lots and protected trees.

A large live oak tree inspired the site strategy of the primary home with a detached accessory dwelling unit. This move creates a courtyard between the buildings, with the tree canopy serving as an organic roof. Outdoor living spaces are formed by the two homes, including a screened porch, pool, and fire pit. The front porch and street-facing exterior pay homage to the scale and materiality of the surrounding historical context, while the interiors are modern and warm, with antique or reclaimed furniture and lighting in every room.

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