Tuesday Aug 05, 2025

Inner Design: Understanding Emotional Triggers in Interior Design Projects W Hasani Reyes

This one’s for interior designers AND clients. Join Gala and her best friend of 25 years, holistic intuitive coach and shamanic practitioner Hasani Reyes, as they delve into the intricate dynamics between interior designers and their clients.

Learn about six potential ways designers can unknowingly trigger their clients, and how understanding these emotional and psychological triggers can lead to better, more collaborative projects. From budgeting issues to personal insecurities, Hasani offers invaluable insights and practical advice for designers to navigate challenging client relationships. This episode is a must-watch for interior designers and anyone interested in the deeper aspects of client interaction.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:35 The Designer-Client Relationship Dynamics

03:36 Grounding Ritual and Honoring the Land

06:15 Historical Context of Interior Design

11:31 Triggers in Designer-Client Interactions

27:41 Unpacking Childhood Trauma and Home Maintenance

28:14 Layers of Cultural and Adulthood Expectations

28:47 The Anxiety of Maintaining a Perfect Home

29:49 Triggers from Childhood and Resistance to Change

31:53 Building Trust Between Designer and Client

34:45 The Importance of Transparency and Honesty

35:36 Challenges of Trust in Long-Term Projects