In this insightful episode of Walk in Victory, host NaRon Tillman sits down with Stephanie Lee, founder of Practical Sanctuary Sensory Interior Design, to explore the transformative intersection of design, neurodivergence, and community care.
Stephanie shares her mission to create environments that promote healing—especially for highly sensitive and neurodivergent individuals. Together, they explore the overlooked importance of design in religious settings, how neuroscience is reshaping our understanding of human behavior, and why true healing is rooted in compassionate, inclusive spaces.
They also address how modern institutions often fall short in accommodating diverse neurotypes—and how communities can rise to fill that gap with love, design, and intention.
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🔑 Key Takeaways:
- The urgent need for interdisciplinary thinking in modern spaces
- Designing environments that heal the nervous system
- The spiritual and scientific evolution of understanding neurodivergence
- The power of community in supporting marginalized neurotypes
- The role of religion and environment in psychological well-being
- 00:00 – Host Welcome
- 01:06 – Personal Reflections on Sacred Space
- 03:03 – Why Design Matters in Spiritual Settings
- 05:40 – Guest Introduction: Stephanie Lee
- 09:32 – What Is Neurodivergence?
- 11:39 – Designing for Healing and Sensory Relief
- 12:49 – Neurodivergence Through History
- 17:27 – Where Faith Meets Neuroscience
- 27:50 – Integrating Interdisciplinary Insights
- 29:21 – AI, Information, and Validation
- 29:47 – Navigating Social Perception and Trust
- 32:19 – Neurodivergence Across the Lifespan
- 35:31 – Understanding Autistic Meltdowns
- 39:06 – Religion: Tool of Control or Empowerment?
- 44:24 – Building Real Community Support
- 45:01 – Resources and Closing Thoughts
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