She Cut Her Couch in Half?! | Apartment Therapy's Editorial Director
What happens when your dream couch won’t fit through the door? You call the Couch Doctors.In this episode of Home Therapy, Anita sits down with Danielle Blundell, Editorial Director of Apartment Therapy, to unpack the realities of home design — from light bulbs that change your mood to the power of color-drenched spaces. Danielle shares her creative journey, her new vintage-meets-modern home, and why design should be joyful, not intimidating.KEY MOMENTS00:00 Introduction to Design and Fun00:27 Welcome Danielle: A Year in Review00:53 Overwhelmed at K Biz: A Designer's Experience02:08 Judging Design Bites: The Toilet Winner04:03 Color Trends and Personalization06:22 Danielle's Design Journey12:46 Apartment Therapy: Mission and Inspiration16:01 Danielle's Home Projects and Challenges20:24 Balancing Budget and Aesthetics22:51 Excitement for Yard and Garage Sales23:04 The Debate on Recessed Lighting26:31 The Impact of Natural Light28:56 Exploring the Use of Color in Design35:18 Personal Relaxation and Home Therapy37:46 Innovative Home Design Ideas43:38 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans--- ANITA'S LINKS ---• Home Therapy Book: Get a copy! • Book a Home Consult w/ Me! • My Website: anitayokota.com • Instagram: Follow • YouTube: Subscribe and Watch this Episode on Video!
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How Clearing Clutter Can Change Your Mood Fast!
In this episode, we explore the emotional side of spring cleaning — because clearing your space is about more than just organizing. It’s about creating clarity, releasing old energy, and making room for growth. Discover how intentional design and mindful decluttering can transform your home into a sanctuary for well-being and personal renewal. Let’s bring new energy into your home and life this season. 🌿KEY MOMENTS00:00 Introduction to Emotional Spring Cleaning00:44 Understanding Emotional Clutter02:18 The Holding Box Method02:58 Client Story: Letting Go of Family Heirlooms05:18 Creating Space for New Energy07:44 The Pruning Analogy08:44 Spring Cleaning Challenge09:55 Building Your Emotional Muscle10:39 Conclusion and Community Call📖 Get my book on Home Therapy! → https://rstyle.me/+Yv3pSenYdMFAaZlk6A🔔 Subscribe for more Home Therapy tips! → https://www.youtube.com/@UC7pc_QplUGckQUyFeEM_HNQ 🛋️ Book a Design Consultation: https://anitayokota.com/contact🌐 Website: https://anitayokota.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anitayokota--- ANITA'S LINKS ---• Home Therapy Book: Get a copy! • Book a Home Consult w/ Me! • My Website: anitayokota.com • Instagram: Follow • YouTube: Subscribe and Watch this Episode on Video!
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Transform Your Home Without Spending a Dime
Welcome back to Home Therapy with Anita Yokota Spring may be coming to a close, but it’s not too late to invite a little freshness and intention into your home. In today’s solo session, I’m sharing thoughtful, sustainable ways to wrap up the season and make room—physically and emotionally—for the one ahead. KEY MOMENTS00:00 Introduction to Sustainable Living00:50 Aromatherapy for Anxiety Relief02:27 Welcome to Home Therapy03:26 Spring Cleaning and Decluttering06:11 Color Coding for Seasonal Organization07:18 Refreshing Your Space for Spring10:38 Natural Elements and Light17:40 Concluding Thoughts and Community Building What You’ll Learn:How to embrace late spring’s energy without a full decor overhaulMindful decluttering and storage shifts for a smoother summer transitionUsing light, scent, and nature as therapeutic toolsWhy tiny home changes can create big emotional shifts Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just in need of a gentle reset—this episode is your reminder that your space can still support your peace. What’s one thing you’re doing to say goodbye to spring and welcome in summer? Let me know in the comments --- ANITA'S LINKS ---• Home Therapy Book: Get a copy! • Book a Home Consult w/ Me! • My Website: anitayokota.com • Instagram: Follow • YouTube: Subscribe and Watch this Episode on Video!
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This Mindset Shift Changed How I Designed My Entire Home
Design Paralysis Is Real—Here’s How to Break FreeWhy do we stay stuck in homes we know need change? From the emotional weight of clutter to the perfectionism that stops us from starting, this episode of Home Therapy dives deep into the mindset traps that hold us back.Anita shares real stories, client breakthroughs, and bite-sized experiments that help you take just one step. From five-minute decluttering tricks to rethinking what your home "should" be, this is your gentle push to move forward—even if it’s messy.💡Your home isn’t meant to be perfect. It’s meant to evolve with you.KEY MOMENTS IN THIS EPISODE: 00:58 Introduction: Why We Get Stuck at Home01:12 The Perfectionism Trap01:38 Emotional Attachments to Our Home02:09 Reframing and Experimenting03:15 Real-Life Client Stories04:32 Integrating All Parts of Yourself05:27 Quick Tips for Decluttering07:03 Dealing with Overwhelm and Spiraling📖 Get my book on Home Therapy! → https://rstyle.me/+Yv3pSenYdMFAaZlk6A🔔 Subscribe for more Home Therapy tips! → https://www.youtube.com/@UC7pc_QplUGckQUyFeEM_HNQ 🛋️ Book a Design Consultation: https://anitayokota.com/contact🌐 Website: https://anitayokota.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anitayokota--- ANITA'S LINKS ---• Home Therapy Book: Get a copy! • Book a Home Consult w/ Me! • My Website: anitayokota.com • Instagram: Follow • YouTube: Subscribe and Watch this Episode on Video!
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What If You Designed a Home Around How You Feel Instead of How It Looks?
In this soulful episode of Home Therapy, Anita sits down with celebrated interior designer Dane Austin to explore a deeply personal approach to creating spaces that don’t just look beautiful—but feel deeply right. Together, they unpack how thoughtful design, rooted in emotion and intention, can transform the way we live. Dane shares how tools like lifestyle questionnaires and heartfelt conversations guide his process of reflecting a client’s story through space. From nature-inspired palettes to sustainable materials, the discussion touches on the sensory and emotional layers of design—how echoes can create subtle unrest, why color shapes our mood, and how decluttering can restore a sense of peace. Whether you’re navigating a design project or simply craving a home that feels more like you, this episode offers both inspiration and practical takeaways for aligning your space with your most authentic self. KEY MOMENTS IN THIS EPISODE:00:00 — Introduction: The Importance of Feeling in Design 00:36 — Guest Introduction: Meet Dane Austin 01:50 — Design Philosophy: Reflecting Client Stories 02:12 — Deep Listening: Tools and Techniques 06:20 — Nature-Inspired Design: Bringing the Outdoors In 08:39 — Balancing Client Preferences and Design 12:09 — Sustainability in Design: Practical Tips 20:06 — Sound and Light: Enhancing Comfort at Home 31:54 — Decluttering: The Path to Peace of Mind 37:01 — Conclusion: Ease of Use and Peace of Mind 💬 What’s one small change you want to make in your home for more peace? Drop a comment below!--- ANITA'S LINKS ---• Home Therapy Book: Get a copy! • Book a Home Consult w/ Me! • My Website: anitayokota.com • Instagram: Follow • YouTube: Subscribe and Watch this Episode on Video!
Welcome to "Home Therapy with, Anita Yokota," the podcast where we delve deep into the art of letting go, breaking free, and finding our happy places right at home. As your friendly therapist-turned-interior-designer, Anita spills the matcha on all things home and mental health.She’ll be sitting down with the dynamic home, health, and wellness personalities we all adore, and together they’’ll peel back the layers on toxic wellness, as we kick those limiting beliefs to the curb. This is not your average home podcast; it's the therapy session you didn't know your living room needed.We’re not just talking about throw pillows and paint colors here; we're delving into the heart of it all. From the highs and lows of wellness journeys to those breakthrough moments that leave you feeling like you've cracked the code, The Home Therapy pod has it all.Expect a rollercoaster of topics, from the lighthearted and hilarious to the deep and introspective. Anita’s not holding back – it's like a heart-to-heart chat with your BFF who just happens to be a therapist and a designer.So, whether you're sipping coffee in your favorite corner or rearranging your furniture as we speak, come home to your happy place with Anita Yokota and her Home Therapy podcast. Let's break free, one cozy corner at a time!
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