About this episode

Leidy Klotz discusses how our physical environments shape our minds and memories, emphasizing the importance of agency and thoughtful design in our spaces.

It’s easy to live life on autopilot, with your eyes glued to a screen, completely disconnected from your physical surroundings.  But as we learn in this episode with Leidy Klotz , the spaces you inhabit aren't just backdrops; they are actively shaping your mind, moods, and memories.  Talking about Leidy’s latest book, In a Good Place , you’ll hear about Leidy’s framework of agency, growth, and belonging; why attention to physical environments matters in an age of screens and automation; how workplaces and homes can support different needs through thoughtful choice and design; and how spaces anchor powerful memories. Listen and Learn:  Modern automation and screen time are subtly changing the way you interact with your physical surroundings and how you can intentionally reclaim your agency in the environments you navigate every day  Why some modern architectural choices and environmental distractions might actually be making it harder for you to form genuine connections with the people right in front of you  Breaking through modern habits, tune out your digital devices, and actively re-engage with the world around you  How different personality types…

People in this episode

Hosts: Debbie Sorensen, Jill Stoddard, Yael Schonbrun, Michael Herold, Emily Edlynn

Guest: Leidy Klotz

Topics covered

• physical environments
• agency
• growth
• belonging
• modern automation
• screen time
• personal agency

Keywords

• environmental design
• mental health
• screen addiction
• personal space
• memory
• architecture
• connection

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: In a Good Place, Subtract The Untapped Science of Less

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