Spring officially starts March 21 and that means longer daylight hours to enjoy nature either by bringing it inside or viewing upon it from indoors. This love of nature and biophilic design is part of Sherri’s interview with Dr. Esther Sternberg, author of Healing Spaces. Dr. Sternberg, who is Research Director at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine and a professor of medicine and psychology at the University of Arizona at Tucson, talks about how our environments can help our health and wellness and shares her own insights on being a caregiver for her mother.
Dr. Esther Sternberg 
Caregiver Wellness News
For Caregiver Wellness News, Sherri shares what trends she learned at the recent Global Wellness Summit and shares some recent studies and best practices for Companies That Care Day on March 17. She also talks how about the FORTUNE Magazine “Great Places To Work” issues need to add a culture of caring for employees who are caregiving to the list.
Pop Culture
Sherri also does her take on the upcoming Oscars on March 27 how for best films by showcasing the interior set design genius of filmmaker Nancy Meyers and some of her best movies including “Something’s Gotta Give,” “It’s Complicated,” and “The Holiday” (see blog link below under Articles).
Wellness Home Design News
For our Well Home Design News, Sherri shares the latest trends from the KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show – North America’s largest tradeshow for the kitchen and bath industry and what is trending that help older adults live in their homes longer, healthier and happier.
Me Time Monday Wellness Hack
We finish the episode as always with our Me Time Monday Wellness Hack on the science of sleep for National Sleep Awareness Week in March. Learn about how routines, pink noise and creating the right environment that help even restless sleepers get the shut-eye needed for optimal wellness.
RESOURCE LINKS
Dr. Esther Sternberg, author of Healing Spaces
Andrew Weil Center for Integrated Medicine at the University of Arizona
My Wellness Coach app from the Andrew Weil Center for Integrated Medicine
March 17 is National Companies That Care Day. Sherri shares insights from several studies and her thoughts on the “Great Places To Work” issues from FORTUNE MAGAZINE.
Harvard Business School “The Caring Company” Report (2019)
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers “Invisible Overtime: What Employers Need to Know About Caregivers” (2022)
Two great examples of pink noise:
- Sleepy Sounds Pink Noise
- Organic Pink – Ocean Waves
Sherri’s articles related to this episode
2022 Well Home Design Trends
6 Tips for Dementia Friendly Home Design
Mental Health in the Workplace Benefits Employees
The Oscar Goes To . . . Nancy Meyers for Beautiful Home Design Sets and Overcoming Hollywood Ageism
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