Designing in 5D
Thank you for joining and welcome to "Designing in 5D," the interior design podcast where we deep dive into the creativity and logic of transforming spaces. Our journey together transcends the conventional, exploring not just the how, but the why behind creating environments that inspire and uplift spaces. We will discuss how using the EED Process will protect your budget. With each episode, we will navigate through one or all of my five steps of Designing in 5D.
Designing in 5D
Designing in 5D: Why Design Is Spiritual (and How Your Space Affects Healing)
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The spaces we live in aren’t just walls and furniture — they’re containers for our healing, our rituals, and the relationships we hold most dear.
In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi Peterman sits down with Rachael Grochowski, architect, designer, and founder of RHG Architecture + Design, to explore what it really means to design with intention — not just for beauty, but for energetic alignment, wellness, and truth.
Together, they unpack:
- Why Rachael says “design is spiritual” (and how she found the language for it)
- How truthful materials impact the body — and why “wood that looks like wood” isn’t the same
- The difference between routine vs. ritual and how design can invite mindfulness back into daily life
- What happens when a home is misaligned with your values (and how it affects the nervous system)
- How to stop designing to impress others and start designing for what grounds you
- One simple shift you can make today to bring more calm and clarity into your space
If you’ve ever walked into a room and felt “off” without knowing why… this conversation will change how you see design forever.
Learn more about Rachael’s work at rhgdesign.com.
Design a life you love with intention, grounding, passion — and that little sprinkle of magic. ✨