<p>Hey friends! ✨ In this episode of Adulting with Autism, I’m joined by Stephanie Lee Jackson, founder of Practical Sanctuary and creator of the groundbreaking field of sensory interior design.</p> <p>Stephanie is on a mission to make every space—homes, offices, classrooms, and even public buildings—neuro-inclusive, emotionally supportive, and sensory-safe. And guess what? You don’t need a big budget or an HGTV crew to create a calming space tailored to your unique brain.</p> <p>🎨 What we cover in this episode:</p> <ul> <li> <p>How clutter, light, sound & smell can trigger overwhelm</p> </li> <li> <p>The hidden toll of inaccessible spaces for neurodivergent folks</p> </li> <li> <p>How to create a sensory sanctuary without blowing your budget</p> </li> <li> <p>Why your nervous system deserves a home that feels safe</p> </li> <li> <p>Her journey from artist and massage therapist to trauma-informed designer</p> </li> </ul> <p>If you’ve ever felt drained by your own space—or never felt at home in the world around you—this episode will open your eyes to the possibility of healing through environment.</p> <p>🪑 Work with Stephanie: 🌐 <a href="https://www.practicalsanctuary.com/">practicalsanctuary.com</a> 💌 Free resource: Download Stephanie’s starter guide to building your own sensory-friendly space 📸 IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/practicalsanctuary">@practicalsanctuary</a> 📘 Coming soon: The Eccentric Genius Habitat Intervention: Interior Design for Highly Sensitive People – 2025</p> <p>☕ Support this podcast via <a href="http://buymeacoffee.com/adultingwithautism">Buy Me a Coffee</a> 🎁 Join our Discord—1,000th member wins $100 + exclusive merch 🎧 Listen on Podbean | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube</p> <p>💬 COMMENT: What’s one change in your space that helped your brain feel calmer? 🔔 FOLLOW for more empowering convos around neurodivergence, self-design, and adulting your own way.</p> <p>#SensoryInteriorDesign #StephanieLeeJackson #NeurodivergentSpaces #AdultingWithAutism #InclusiveDesign #SensoryAccessibility #NeurodivergentHome #HealingEnvironments #SponsorReadyContent #MentalWellnessDesign #NeurodivergentSupport #PodMatch</p>