Does your home fan the flame of your relationship — or quietly freeze it out?

In this episode, Kim Costa explores the Romance spoke of the Wheel House Assessment and reveals how the spaces in your home either support or sabotage your most important relationship.

You’ll discover how romance shows up in every room of your home — from your bedroom retreat to the porch where you actually sit together — and why this spoke is one of the most powerful drivers of every other area of your life. Kim walks through the Romance spoke across Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, showing how even your sleep environment and kitchen layout affect the quality of your connection.

Then, Kim inducts Ina and Jeffrey Garten into the Wheel House Hall of Fame for Romance. Theirs is a nearly 60-year love story built not just in a relationship, but in the homes they have created together: the iconic East Hampton Barn that Ina pursued for a decade; the Paris apartment Jeffrey trusted her to renovate sight unseen, where they return every anniversary; and the painting Jeffrey chose in secret because it ‘belonged’ in the space Ina loved. Their story is proof that a home can hold a love story — and make it last.

Whether you’re partnered, newly married, a long-time couple, or single and building a home that reflects who you are, this episode offers practical, specific ways to strengthen the Romance spoke of your Wheel House.

In this episode:

• How the Romance spoke affects your health, career, finances, and more

• What your bedroom, kitchen, and porch are really saying about your relationship

• Why Ina Garten’s East Hampton Barn is a masterclass in romantic intention

• The painting Jeffrey Garten chose in secret — and why it still hangs there 15 years later

• The Paris apartment, the anniversary ritual, and what it means to build a home together

• Simple shifts you can make TODAY to create more connection in your home

• Why this spoke matters just as much if you’re single

Live in Your Wheel House explores how aligning your home with who you are right now or who you are becoming can transform everything. Each episode features takeaways and stories that reveal how intentional spaces support growth, clarity and connection.

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[PODCAST IS BACK!] After pausing to launch her book Live in Your Wheel House, Kim Costa returns with a powerful episode on the Spirituality spoke of the Wheel House Assessment.

What if the peace you're searching for isn't found in a meditation retreat or a quiet church—but in the walls of your own home?

In this episode, Kim reveals how your home either supports your soul or sabotages it. You'll discover how spirituality shows up in every corner of your home—from your morning coffee ritual to your bedroom sanctuary—and why this one spoke can strengthen or weaken every other area of your life.

Kim breaks down spirituality through Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, showing how even your most basic needs (sleep, food, safety) become sacred when designed with intention. Then she explores how spirituality affects your health, career, relationships, and finances—proving this isn't just the "top of the pyramid," but the thread that holds everything together.

The highlight: Kim inducts Allen Levi—author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Theo of Golden—into the Wheel House Hall of Fame for Spirituality. Allen's story is remarkable: a nearly 70-year-old debut novelist who wrote his phenomenon from a family farm in rural Georgia. Hidden in the pines on his property is a chapel built in 1806, moved from Mobile, Alabama, where Allen's ancestors were founding members. This 200-year-old sacred space—where Allen worships, prays, and plays his music—demonstrates that when you design your home to support your soul, extraordinary things become possible.

Whether you're Christian, practice yoga, follow another spiritual tradition, or are simply spiritual-but-not-religious, this episode offers practical ways to create sacred space in your home—no mansion or historic chapel required.

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Live in Your Wheel House explores how aligning your home with who you are right now or who you are becoming can transform everything. Each episode features takeaways and stories that reveal how intentional spaces support growth, clarity and connection.

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Is your home designed for the relationships you say matter most—or is it accidentally pushing people away? In this episode, Kim shares the vulnerable story of Clarity Farm, her beautiful but isolated dream home that taught her the most expensive lesson of her real estate career: a house without people is just a structure.

Discover how to assess your Family and Friends spoke through Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, from the basics of kitchen flow and dining capacity all the way to legacy-building spaces that anchor family traditions for generations. Kim breaks down the six levels—Physiological, Safety, Love and Belonging, Esteem, Cognitive, and Self-Actualization—showing you exactly how your home either supports or sabotages your most important relationships.

Take the 10-question Family and Friends Assessment to score where you stand, then learn from Wheel House Hall of Fame inductees Chip and Joanna Gaines, who walked away from their hit show at its peak to put family first—and built an even bigger empire because of it.

This isn't about having a perfect home. It's about having an intentional one. Because life is short, kids grow up, parents age, and time doesn't wait for the perfect renovation. The time to create space for connection is now.

Ready to align your home with the people you love? Pre-order "Live in Your Wheel House" at liveinyourwheelhouse.com and get the full Wheel House Assessment, bonus content, and community access.

Live in Your Wheel House explores how aligning your home with who you are right now or who you are becoming can transform everything. Each episode features takeaways and stories that reveal how intentional spaces support growth, clarity and connection.

If you enjoy the show, please leave a quick, five star review - it helps us bring you more inspiring conversations.

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Podcast Disclaimer: Stories on this show are inspired by real life experiences, but all names and details have been changed to protect privacy. Any resemblance to real people is coincidental. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial, medical or psychological advice. Please seek a qualified professional for any financial, legal, or health concerns.

Pop quiz: Does your home spark joy, or does it just look good on Instagram?

In this episode of Live in Your Wheel House, Kim Costa dives into the Recreation spoke of the Wheel House Assessment. This is the dimension most people dismiss as "nice to have" until they realize it's the missing ingredient in their happiness.

You can have granite countertops, perfect paint colors, and killer curb appeal, but if your home doesn't support the activities and experiences that light YOU up, you're living in someone else's dream, not your own.

Kim explores how your home either invites joy or blocks it, covering: ✨ Why recreation sits at the top of Maslow's Hierarchy (hint: it's not frivolous) ✨ The 7 ways your home should support fun, hobbies, and leisure ✨ How to assess if your Recreation spoke is thriving or barely surviving ✨ Why proximity to joy matters as much as square footage

Plus, meet this episode's Wheel House Hall of Fame inductee: Dolly Parton, who proves that when your home supports play, creativity, and simple pleasures, everything else flourishes.

If you've been waiting for "someday" to prioritize joy, this episode is your permission slip to start now.

Ready to align your home with your most authentic life? Preorder Kim's book Live in Your Wheel House at LifestyleFoundations.com and discover the step-by-step method to living intentionally—starting at home.

Live in Your Wheel House explores how aligning your home with who you are right now or who you are becoming can transform everything. Each episode features takeaways and stories that reveal how intentional spaces support growth, clarity and connection.

If you enjoy the show, please leave a quick, five star review - it helps us bring you more inspiring conversations.

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Podcast Disclaimer: Stories on this show are inspired by real life experiences, but all names and details have been changed to protect privacy. Any resemblance to real people is coincidental. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial, medical or psychological advice. Please seek a qualified professional for any financial, legal, or health concerns.

Is Your Home Holding Your Career Back?

In this episode of Live in Your Wheel House, Kim Costa reveals how your home either fuels your professional success or quietly sabotages it. Drawing from her experience as a top Realtor and creator of The Wheel House Method, Kim explores the powerful connection between your living space and career sustainability.

You'll discover why so many high-achieving professionals say "I'm successful... but I'm tired" and how their homes are often the missing piece. From chaotic work-from-home setups to soul-draining commutes, Kim shares real client stories and practical solutions for creating career-aligned spaces.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs applies to your home workspace
• The true cost of your commute (it's not just about gas money)
• Why dual-career couples need equal professional space
• How to recognize and escape the "burnout blueprint"
• Smart ways to use home equity for career transitions
• The difference between impressive spaces and productive ones
• How to carve out side hustle space (even in small homes)
• Creating flexible "career reinvention rooms" that grow with you

Kim also shares her personal story of turning down The Oprah Winfrey Show when she realized her home didn't reflect her authentic self, a pivotal moment that sparked The Wheel House Method.

Wheel House Hall of Fame Inductee: Warren Buffett, who's lived in the same modest Omaha home since 1958, proving that career success doesn't require impressive addresses, just intentional alignment.

Whether you're burning out in a beautiful home or ready to design a space that truly supports your professional dreams, this episode will shift how you think about the relationship between career and environment.

Live in Your Wheel House explores how aligning your home with who you are right now or who you are becoming can transform everything. Each episode features takeaways and stories that reveal how intentional spaces support growth, clarity and connection.

If you enjoy the show, please leave a quick, five star review - it helps us bring you more inspiring conversations.

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What if your lack of energy, poor sleep, or stalled wellness goals aren’t about willpower at all—but about your environment?

In this episode of Live in Your Wheel House, Kim Costa dives deep into the Health spoke of the Wheel House Assessment and reveals how your home quietly shapes your physical, mental, emotional, and even creative well-being—every single day.

From food access and fitness to sleep, safety, mental health, and stress, Kim breaks down how both your home and your neighborhood can either support healthy habits or make them nearly impossible.

You’ll hear a powerful real-life transformation story of a woman who didn’t need to move—she just needed to make intentional changes to her space. With a few strategic updates, her home went from draining her energy to restoring it.

Kim also welcomes two icons into the Wheel House Hall of Fame:

• Michael Phelps, who designed his home to support peak physical performance and mental health recovery
• Lady Gaga, who created a home sanctuary that supports chronic pain management, creativity, and emotional well-being

Their stories highlight a powerful truth: health isn’t just about your body—it’s about your environment.

Kim also gives a sneak peek into the research behind Live in Your Wheel House, covering topics like:

• Environmental health (air, water, light, EMFs, and more)
• Mental and emotional wellness at home
• Habit formation through design
• Life-stage health considerations
• Technology, sleep, and screen boundaries
• Neighborhood and community health
• The surprising link between financial stress and physical health

If you’ve ever thought, “I just need to try harder,” this episode may change everything.

✨ Pre-order Live in Your Wheel House and receive exclusive assessment worksheets and community access at lifestylefoundations.com.
The book launches March 24, 2026—and it’s designed to help you create a home (and life) that truly supports your well-being.

Your home should help you thrive. This episode shows you how.

Live in Your Wheel House explores how aligning your home with who you are right now or who you are becoming can transform everything. Each episode features takeaways and stories that reveal how intentional spaces support growth, clarity and connection.

If you enjoy the show, please leave a quick, five star review - it helps us bring you more inspiring conversations.

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Podcast Disclaimer: Stories on this show are inspired by real life experiences, but all names and details have been changed to protect privacy. Any resemblance to real people is coincidental. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial, medical or psychological advice. Please seek a qualified professional for any financial, legal, or health concerns.

What if having a home wasn't just about comfort—but about survival? In this powerful episode, Kim explores how stable housing becomes the foundation for healing and transformation. Through the stories of Jessica, a single mom who rebuilt her life after domestic violence, and James, a Marine veteran who found peace after combat trauma, we see how programs that prioritize housing first create space for real recovery.

Kim shares insights on the "survival shuffle" that keeps people trapped without stable housing and highlights three incredible organizations doing this work: Thistle Farms in Nashville, Zion Keepers, and Emmanuel's Village in Marietta, Georgia. This episode's Wheel House Hall of Fame honors the entire community recovery housing movement—the program directors, counselors, volunteers, and donors who understand that a home is more than a building; it's where transformation begins.

A portion of book profits from Live in Your Wheel House supports these housing programs, so every purchase helps someone begin their healing journey.

Live in Your Wheel House explores how aligning your home with who you are right now or who you are becoming can transform everything. Each episode features takeaways and stories that reveal how intentional spaces support growth, clarity and connection.

If you enjoy the show, please leave a quick, five star review - it helps us bring you more inspiring conversations.

Go to Kim's website for the Lifestyle Lift Assessment.

Order Kim's book at any book retailer and get $300 in book bonuses free at: https://liveinyourwheelhousebook.com

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Podcast Disclaimer: Stories on this show are inspired by real life experiences, but all names and details have been changed to protect privacy. Any resemblance to real people is coincidental. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial, medical or psychological advice. Please seek a qualified professional for any financial, legal, or health concerns.

Are you making real estate decisions based on only two or three factors—like affordability and commute—while ignoring how your home affects the rest of your life? In this episode, Kim Costa introduces The Wheel House Method. This comprehensive framework helps you align your home with all eight key areas of your life: Career, Finance, Health, Friends and Family, Spirituality, Environment, Fun and Leisure, and Romance.

Discover the Four Ms—Myself, Mastery, Mission, and Mate(s)—that form the foundation of every smart home decision, and learn why self-actualization sits at the top like the attic of a well-built house. Kim shares her personal story from Clarity Farm, explores Maya Angelou's intentional approach to finding home in Winston-Salem, and offers a practical challenge to help you assess whether your current home is supporting your whole life—or just parts of it.

What You'll Learn:

• The eight Life Spokes that your home should support
• How the Four Ms create a foundation for intentional living
• Why Maya Angelou refused to downsize (and what it teaches us about self-worth)
• A simple visual exercise to assess your current home's alignment
• How The Wheel House Method helps whether you're staying, going, or renovating

Featured in This Episode:

• Story: Kim's realization at Clarity Farm about disconnection vs. beauty
• Wheel House Hall of Fame: Maya Angelou's Winston-Salem home
• Reflective Challenge: Draw your wheel and discover your foundation

References: Maya Angelou's home story adapted from: "Maya Angelou's longtime home in Winston-Salem is for sale" - The Washington Post

Live in Your Wheel House explores how aligning your home with who you are right now or who you are becoming can transform everything. Each episode features takeaways and stories that reveal how intentional spaces support growth, clarity and connection.

If you enjoy the show, please leave a quick, five star review - it helps us bring you more inspiring conversations.

Go to Kim's website for the Lifestyle Lift Assessment.

Order Kim's book at any book retailer and get $300 in book bonuses free at: https://liveinyourwheelhousebook.com

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Podcast Disclaimer: Stories on this show are inspired by real life experiences, but all names and details have been changed to protect privacy. Any resemblance to real people is coincidental. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial, medical or psychological advice. Please seek a qualified professional for any financial, legal, or health concerns.