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Designed To Thrive with Colleen TobeyLiving in the In-Between — What a Full-Home Remodel is Teaching Me About Nervous System Support, Creativity, and Unfinished SeasonsWhat happens when your entire home is under construction—and there’s no “safe room” to retreat to?In this episode of Designed to Thrive, Colleen shares candidly from the middle of a full-home remodel and explores what this season is teaching her about design, creativity, community, and nervous system support. Rather than reflecting from the other side, this conversation is rooted in the now—the unfinished, the temporary, and the deeply human experience of living inside change.This episode reframes home not just as beauty or aesthetics, but as a regulating force—a partner to your nervous system—an...
2026-02-1614 minDesigned To Thrive with Colleen TobeyStarting Again From Experience — Navigating the In-Between SeasonWhat if being “new” doesn’t mean starting from scratch — but starting from experience?In this episode of Designed to Thrive, Colleen Tobey speaks to the quiet, tender season of being experienced and capable… yet still feeling exposed because you’re showing up in a new way. This is a conversation for anyone who has built something before, held expertise, or worn a clear identity — and now finds themselves evolving beyond it.Colleen explores what it means to redefine the word beginner, navigate an in-between identity without rushing to label it, and trust the wisdom that doesn’t dis...
2026-02-0914 minDesigned To Thrive with Colleen TobeyListening to the Nudge — Following a Dream Even When It Feels UncomfortableWhat if the dream you can’t stop thinking about isn’t random — but an invitation?In this episode of Designed to Thrive, Colleen Tobey shares the story behind starting this podcast and what it taught her about listening to intuition, trusting a full-body yes, and moving forward even when fear is present.If you’ve ever felt pulled toward something new — a creative idea, a project, a shift — but found yourself overanalyzing, minimizing, or waiting until you felt “ready,” this conversation is for you.Colleen explores what it actually means to follow a dream, why fear...
2026-02-0215 minDesigned To Thrive with Colleen TobeyWhy “Good Enough” Design Is Stealing Your EnergyHave you ever looked around your home and thought, “It’s fine for now”—but still felt subtly drained, restless, or unsettled?In this episode of Designed to Thrive, interior designer Colleen Tobey explores how “good enough” design quietly impacts your energy, your nervous system, and your sense of ease—especially if you’re a busy professional, a parent, or someone carrying a heavy mental load.This isn’t about perfection, trends, or expensive upgrades. It’s about intention—and how half-finished spaces, visual clutter, and unresolved design decisions act like open tabs in your brain, asking more of...
2026-01-2616 minDesigned To Thrive with Colleen TobeyDesign 101 — Foundations That Make a Home Feel AlignedIn this first episode of Season One, Part Two, Colleen welcomes listeners into a fresh chapter of the Designed to Thrive Podcast and into the new year. January invites reflection, clarity, and intention — and this episode is all about returning to the basics.Today’s conversation is Design 101: the foundational principles that make a home feel grounded, intentional, and supportive. Colleen breaks down the core elements of interior design and highlights the most common mistakes she sees — not with judgment, but with the belief that once you understand the foundation, everything shifts.This episode is both p...
2026-01-2233 minDesigned To Thrive with Colleen TobeyMotherhood — Identity, Partnership & the Magic in BecomingWelcome to the final episode of Designed to Thrive Season One, Part One! In this beautifully honest closing episode, Colleen opens her heart and shares a story many listeners will see themselves in—her journey into motherhood, despite once believing she’d never have children.This episode isn’t just about parenting; it’s about identity, intuition, partnership, self-discovery, and the way love evolves over time. Whether you’re a mother, don’t want to be, hope to be, or feel unsure—this conversation invites reflection on how we choose our partners, how we navigate who we’re becoming, and how...
2025-12-0819 minDesigned To Thrive with Colleen TobeyMy First Home Glow Up Challenge — What I Learned from 21 Days of Design MagicIn this episode of Designed to Thrive, Colleen shares the behind-the-scenes story of her very first community challenge — the 21-Day Home Glow Up Challenge — and how it came to life through the guidance of her Splenic Authority (hello, Human Design Projectors!).Fresh off the inspiration of Living Brave Live in Denver with Shoshanna Raven and other guest speakers, Colleen listened to the unmistakable nudge to create an accessible, high-impact challenge that anyone could use to bring more intention, beauty, and joy into their home. She walks through the creation process, what it was like to run th...
2025-12-0118 minDesigned To Thrive with Colleen TobeyThe Power of Mentorship — Seeing and Being SeenIn this heartfelt episode of Designed to Thrive, host Colleen Tobey reflects on the profound role mentorship has played in her life — from early teachers who made her feel seen, to business coach Jacki Carr, whose guidance helped Colleen embrace visibility and self-trust.Colleen explores what mentorship truly means beyond the definition: connection with purpose. She shares how powerful it can be when someone sees your potential before you do, and how that same energy can ripple outward as you begin to mentor others in your own way.This episode is a reminder that mentorship do...
2025-11-1719 minDesigned To Thrive with Colleen TobeyDesigning for Your Energy Type — Human Design Meets Interior DesignIn this inspiring episode of Designed to Thrive, Colleen explores the powerful connection between Human Design and Interior Design — two creative worlds that, when combined, can help you shape a home that truly supports your energy.You’ll learn how your Human Design type influences the way you experience your space — from the colors that empower you to the layouts that restore your flow. Whether you’re a Manifestor who needs autonomy, a Projector who craves rest, or a Reflector who thrives in clarity, this episode will help you see your home as an energetic extension of who you...
2025-11-1015 minDesigned To Thrive with Colleen TobeyMy Boundaries, My Business — Redefining Success on My Own TermsWelcome back to the Designed to Thrive Podcast! In this episode, host Colleen Tobey opens up about the winding, unpredictable path that led her to a more grounded, sustainable version of success — one built on trust, timing, and boundaries.From a career in social work to launching her own interior design business, Colleen shares how burnout, motherhood, and her Human Design journey taught her the power of slowing down, saying no, and choosing alignment over approval.If you’ve ever felt pressure to “do it all” or questioned whether you can start over, this conversation will remind you: it’s...
2025-11-0328 minDesigned To Thrive with Colleen TobeyHow Human Design Changed Everything for MeWelcome to the Designed to Thrive Podcast! In this very first episode, host Colleen Tobey opens up about the journey that led her to finally say “yes” to launching this show — and the powerful system of Human Design that helped her do it.For years, starting a podcast was a dream tucked quietly in the back of Colleen’s mind. But it wasn’t until she began exploring her Human Design chart — and embracing her natural gifts as a Projector with Splenic Authority — that everything clicked into place.Colleen shares how learning to honor her unique energy...
2025-10-2723 minDesigned To Thrive with Colleen TobeyTrailer - Designed To Thrive with Colleen TobeyThis is the podcast for the entrepreneurs, the mothers, and the dreamers—the ones creating homes, businesses, and lives with heart.Hosted by Colleen Tobey, Designed to Thrive explores what it means to design a life from the inside out—from the spaces that hold us to the dreams that drive us, and all the ways we thrive in business, motherhood, and beyond.Think of this as your cozy corner of the internet. A moment to pause, curl up on the sofa, and chit-chat about life—the little shifts, the big dreams, and all the th...
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OPB's State of WonderState Of Wonder: Apr 4, 2015 - Damien Rice, Portland Photo Month, Third Rail Rep, Lost Lander & MoreWonderous sounds this week! And feasts for the eyes, too.1:30 - Damien Rice talks about finding his way back to music with "My Favorite Faded Fantasy," a much-anticipated record — and his first in eight years. He's at the Keller Auditorium on April 20th.8:45 - We drop in on a rehearsal with two of Portland's best known actors, Isaac Lamb and Rebecca Lingafelter. They have a growing body of collaborations (they seem to always play either lovers or siblings), including Third Rail Repertory Theatre's new production, "Belleville," which they perform in the evenings while Lamb directs Lingafelter in...
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