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When life crumbled around her—art career, finances, marriage—Stephanie Jackson hit rock bottom. Instead of giving up, she rebuilt her life and launched Practical Sanctuary, pioneering Sensory Interior Design, a unique blend of neuroscience, psychology, and art to create spaces that support focus, healing, and better relationships. In this inspiring episode, Stephanie shares how she turned personal adversity into a mission-driven business, empowering highly sensitive and neurodivergent individuals to thrive.

 

Guest Bio:  

Stephanie Jackson is an artist, massage therapist, educator, and the founder of Practical Sanctuary. After a career in fine art left her disillusioned and financially struggling, she reinvented herself as a sensory interior designer, combining her creative talents with neuroscience and psychology. Stephanie now empowers sensitive and neurodivergent people by helping them create environments that enhance well-being, focus, and emotional regulation. She also teaches massage therapy and is an engaging speaker on neurodiversity and design.

 

Main Topics: 

·         The harsh realities of the art world and creative industries

·         Stephanie's personal story of financial collapse and resilience

·         The birth of Sensory Interior Design and how it differs from traditional design

·         The impact of environment on highly sensitive and neurodivergent individuals

·         Collaborating with clients to empower them through space transformation

·         How small design changes can profoundly affect mental health and productivity

·         Stephanie’s transition into teaching and public speaking

·         Her upcoming book on sensory design for sensitive people 

 

Resources mentioned: 

·         Stephanie’s website: (https://practicalsanctuary.com/)

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