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146: Natural Healing Show with Catherine Carrigan - Episode 146
146: Natural Healing Show with Catherine Carrigan - Episode 146
146: Natural Healing Show with Catherine Carrigan - Episode 146
Sunday 26th October 2025
Explore how trauma-informed design impacts healing with Catherine Carrigan and Jill Paubley on UK Health Radio.
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Get the buttons here!The Healing Power of Environment: Insights from Trauma-Informed Design
Episode Overview
- Physical surroundings play a crucial role in mental and emotional health.
- Trauma-informed design focuses on dignity, community, and stress management.
- Support animals can reduce depression and loneliness.
- Creating intuitive spaces helps those with limited attention due to trauma.
- Personal choice and autonomy are vital in trauma-informed environments.
"Housing is healthcare. It's something that can help, harm, or be a benign influence."
Curious about how our environment impacts healing? Catherine Carrigan's Natural Healing Show on UK Health Radio dives into this fascinating topic with guest Jill Paubley, a professor emeritus and board member of Design Resources for Homelessness. Jill shares her insights on trauma-informed design, explaining how physical spaces can significantly affect mental and emotional well-being. She discusses the importance of creating environments that foster dignity, community, and stress management, particularly for those experiencing homelessness.
Jill's expertise in interior architecture and design offers a unique perspective on how thoughtful design can serve as a tool for healing. Catherine and Jill explore how trauma can disrupt one's life and the critical role that supportive environments play in recovery. Whether it's through lighting, personal space, or the presence of support animals, the conversation highlights how small changes can make a big difference.
If you're interested in understanding how design can be a part of healing, this episode is a must-listen. What steps can you take to create a healing environment in your own life?