We are delighted to bring on Ansley Emerson for our deep dive into environmental wellness. This year, we are focusing on environmental wellness through the lens of our physical home space and our spiritual inner space. We thought this conversation was an especially important one to have in January when colder temperatures cause us to be inside more. Ansley is a space alchemist, which is the art of intentionally transforming your internal and external space in order to create your most authentic, fulfilling and free life. She has created powerful space alchemist modalities that she learned through integrating these practices in her own life such as when she manifested and took aligned action towards finding her dream home on Maui at an incredible location, in her budget, with a lot of space and from a local owner.  We talk about energy clearing, clutter clearing, physically cleaning and intuitive feng shui. She shares how a home can be a mirror that reflects what is going on inside of us; as our relationship to physical spaces can show patterns present in other areas of our lives such as people pleasing tendencies or holding on to the past in a way that doesn't serve us anymore.  Regardless of your living situation, Ansley encourages us to invest in home health. She emphasizes the importance of creating your unique home sanctuary as a strong foundation so you are able to thrive in other areas of your life that align with your goals and needs. You don’t need to wait until you have a "forever home.”    Takeaways Creating a supportive home space is essential for overall well-being and can have a profound impact on all aspects of life.Clearing clutter and releasing attachments to material objects can create more flow and abundance in life.Intuitive feng shui focuses on what feels good and aligns with personal intentions, rather than rigid rules and guidelines.Energy clearing can be done through physical cleaning, using tools like Palo Santo or herbs, and setting clear intentions.Working with a space alchemy coach can help individuals transform their lives by creating intentional and aligned spaces. Finding support and creating offerings that align with individuals' needs is crucial.Authenticity and open-heartedness are key qualities of a good friend. Chapters (00:00) Introduction (01:13) Wellness Series Introduction (03:00) Peaks of the Week (04:04) Guest Introduction: Ansley Emerson (06:11) Ansley's Journey into Space Alchemy (10:46) Finding a Home in Maui (12:32) Creating Sanctuary in Temporary Housing (15:30) Creating a Supportive Home Space (20:11) Clearing Clutter and Letting Go (21:09) The Impact of Home on Well-being (22:58) Reflecting Internal Patterns in the Home (24:51) Exploring Feng Shui (26:38) Intuitive Feng Shui (28:46) Starting the Process of Creating a Healthy Home (31:07) Clearing Clutter and Releasing Attachments (33:01) Challenging Areas and Emotional Attachments (37:56) Working with a Space Alchemy Coach (40:16) Energy Clearing and Setting Intentions (43:56) Using Palo Santo and Other Tools for Energy Clearing (46:21) Cleaning Supplies and Ethical Sourcing (47:44) Working with Clients and Transforming Lives (48:53) Working with Ansley (49:47) Finding Support and Offerings (50:12) Qualities of a Good Friend ABOUT ANSLEY:  Ansley is formally certified as an Integrative Holistic Health Coach (IIN HCTP) and Certified Clutter Coach (Linn Method for Clutter Clearing™). She is an experienced practitioner in the fields of yoga, meditation, breathwork, energy clearing, universal energetics, EFT tapping, human design, emotional alchemy and Feng Shui. Ansley coaches her clients to create a healthy home as a foundation so they feel like they're swimming upstream with life, not fighting against the current. You can work with her in a single 1:1 session, over a period of 3 to 6 months, take her free masterclass or through her $333 online course. MENTIONS: Ansley Emerson on Instagram Ansley Emerson Website wit