yourHOME by design

Author: Nico Smutylo - Founder of yourPARO.

 ** New episodes every other Wednesday! **Your home is more than just a placeits the backdrop to your life, shaping your mood, mindset, and overall well-being. In this podcast, Nico uncovers the powerful link between interior design and neuroaesthetics, exploring how your environment influences your brain, body, and sense of fulfillment.From practical design tips that make your space more functional and beautiful, to the science behind how thoughtful choices can boost your mental, emotional, and physical health, each episode shows how your home can become a tool for personal growth. Nico dives deep into how small design changes can foster better habits, help you become the person you want to be, and support a lifestyle that aligns with your goals for wellness and fulfillment.Whether youre redecorating, renovating, or simply curious about the psychology of design, this podcast offers research-driven insights, expert advice, and heartfelt stories to help you create a home that doesnt just look good, but feels goodand helps you thrive.Join Nico, founder of PARO, as she blends design expertise with the science of neuroaesthetics and wellness, showing how your space can elevate your health, happiness, and lifestyle.
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The Man Cave Myth: Why We Retreat & How to Design Spaces Everyone Feels at Home In. Ep #58
Episode 58
Wednesday, 26 November, 2025

Send us a textToday we’re unpacking something light, funny, and surprisingly revealing — the “man cave.” Not the stereotype, but the psychology behind why people retreat to certain spaces and what that means for your home.You’ll learn the real reasons the garage, den, or basement becomes the default refuge for some people, what makes a room feel like “home,” and why everyone — men, women, and kids — needs a personal zone that reflects them.We’ll walk through the five core psychological drivers behind familiar spaces, how to co-design a home even when one partner says “I don’t care,” and a simple four-question framework that gets everyone involved in the process.Plus, you’ll get elevated, practical design tips to upgrade a man cave without stripping away personality — and without turning it into a storage room with a TV.By the end, you’ll have tools to create a home that supports individuality and togetherness so no one needs to escape to feel like themselves.Download the free Living Room and Bathroom Guides at yourparo.com for more support. Key TakeawaysWhy people retreat to predictable, familiar spaces — and why it’s not about isolationFive psychological reasons some rooms feel like “home” and others feel neutralWhy every person needs a personal zone they connect toHow to co-design shared spaces when one person claims they “don’t care”A simple four-question couples design frameworkHigh-impact design tips to elevate a man cave without stripping personalityHow to use lighting, texture, storage, and “hero items” to create emotional salienceWhy personal space is a human need, not a gendered oneHow co-creating spaces reduces escape behaviour in the homeSupport the showWebsite: https://www.yourparo.com Resources: Free Living Room Know How. Free Bathroom Serenity Guide. Get the Free Guides Here! https://www.yourparo.com/free-guides Digital Course: Design Your Home for Better Living https://www.yourparo.com/course