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 in this current life stage can transform every part of your life. Each episode features experts and stories that reveal how intentional spaces support growth, clarity and connection.

Have an expert guest recommendation or a story of someone living in their Wheel House? DM me on my Instagram, the link is below.

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 or to get on the pre-order list for the book, "Live in Your Wheel House".

Pre-Order Live in Your Wheel House 📖 Official Launch: March 24, 2026

Pre-order now at: lifestylefoundations.com

What You'll Get: ✅ The complete Wheel House Method framework ✅ Downloadable Wheel House Assessment worksheets ✅ In-depth exploration of all 8 life areas ✅ Real transformation stories and case studies ✅ Practical strategies for every stage of life ✅ Access to exclusive reader community

Don't wait—pre-order your copy today and start living in YOUR Wheel House!

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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 in this current life stage can transform every part of your life. Each episode features experts and stories that reveal how intentional spaces support growth, clarity and connection.

Have an expert guest recommendation or a story of someone living in their Wheel House? DM me on my Instagram, the link is below.

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 or to get on the pre-order list for the book, "Live in Your Wheel House".

Pre-Order Live in Your Wheel House 📖 Official Launch: March 24, 2026

Pre-order now at: lifestylefoundations.com

What You'll Get: ✅ The complete Wheel House Method framework ✅ Downloadable Wheel House Assessment worksheets ✅ In-depth exploration of all 8 life areas ✅ Real transformation stories and case studies ✅ Practical strategies for every stage of life ✅ Access to exclusive reader community

Don't wait—pre-order your copy today and start living in YOUR Wheel House!

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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 in this current life stage can transform every part of your life. Each episode features experts and stories that reveal how intentional spaces support growth, clarity and connection.

Have an expert guest recommendation or a story of someone living in their Wheel House? DM me on my Instagram, the link is below.

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 or to get on the pre-order list for the book, "Live in Your Wheel House".

Pre-Order Live in Your Wheel House 📖 Official Launch: March 24, 2026

Pre-order now at: lifestylefoundations.com

What You'll Get: ✅ The complete Wheel House Method framework ✅ Downloadable Wheel House Assessment worksheets ✅ In-depth exploration of all 8 life areas ✅ Real transformation stories and case studies ✅ Practical strategies for every stage of life ✅ Access to exclusive reader community

Don't wait—pre-order your copy today and start living in YOUR Wheel House!

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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 in this current life stage can transform every part of your life. Each episode features experts and stories that reveal how intentional spaces support growth, clarity and connection.

Have an expert guest recommendation or a story of someone living in their Wheel House? DM me on my Instagram, the link is below.

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 or to get on the pre-order list for the book, "Live in Your Wheel House".

Pre-Order Live in Your Wheel House 📖 Official Launch: March 24, 2026

Pre-order now at: lifestylefoundations.com

What You'll Get: ✅ The complete Wheel House Method framework ✅ Downloadable Wheel House Assessment worksheets ✅ In-depth exploration of all 8 life areas ✅ Real transformation stories and case studies ✅ Practical strategies for every stage of life ✅ Access to exclusive reader community

Don't wait—pre-order your copy today and start living in YOUR Wheel House!

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In this episode, Kim introduces the Wheel House Assessment—adapted from Paul J. Meyer's proven Wheel of Life framework and applied specifically to your living situation. Learn about:

• The origins of the Wheel of Life and its 60+ year history of helping people achieve goals
• The 8 essential life areas your home impacts: Career, Finance, Health, Spirituality, Friends and Family, Fun and Leisure, Romance, and Environment
• How to score each area on a scale of 1-10 and create your wheel visual
• What your wheel reveals about where you're in or out of balance
• When to reassess your wheel (quarterly, annually, or during life transitions)
• This week's Wheel House Hall of Fame inductee: Alice Waters, Chef and owner at Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California, and her perfectly aligned home

Action Step: Complete your own Wheel House Assessment. Score each of the eight areas from 1-10 and notice what patterns emerge.

Resources mentioned:

• Pre-order the Live in Your Wheel House book: [lifestylefoundaitons.com]
• Free Lifestyle Lift Assessment: [lifestylefoundations.com]
• Connect with Kim on Instagram: [@kim.e.costa]

Next Episode: The Wheel House Method Overview - How It All Fits Together

Live in Your Wheel House explores how aligning your home with who you are in this current life stage can transform every part of your life. Each episode features experts and stories that reveal how intentional spaces support growth, clarity and connection.

Have an expert guest recommendation or a story of someone living in their Wheel House? DM me on my Instagram, the link is below.

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 or to get on the pre-order list for the book, "Live in Your Wheel House".

Pre-Order Live in Your Wheel House 📖 Official Launch: March 24, 2026

Pre-order now at: lifestylefoundations.com

What You'll Get: ✅ The complete Wheel House Method framework ✅ Downloadable Wheel House Assessment worksheets ✅ In-depth exploration of all 8 life areas ✅ Real transformation stories and case studies ✅ Practical strategies for every stage of life ✅ Access to exclusive reader community

Don't wait—pre-order your copy today and start living in YOUR Wheel House!

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What if your home could meet not just your physical needs, but your deepest human needs for safety, belonging, growth, and purpose?

In this episode, Kim Costa reimagines Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in your home — with each floor of the pyramid representing a different level of human fulfillment. From the foundation of physiological needs to the attic of self-actualization, discover how your living space either supports or sabotages your wellbeing.

You'll hear Sarah's story of transformation when she finally found a home that let her breathe, explore the seven levels of Human Needs, and meet this episode's Wheel House Hall of Fame inductee: Fred Rogers, whose Pittsburgh home was a perfect reflection of his mission.

Ready to assess your own home alignment? Grab your free Lifestyle Lift Assessment at lifestylefoundations.com — it takes just 10 minutes and reveals exactly where your home supports your life (and where it might not).

Live in Your Wheel House explores how aligning your home with who you are in this current life stage can transform every part of your life. Each episode features experts and stories that reveal how intentional spaces support growth, clarity and connection.

Have an expert guest recommendation or a story of someone living in their Wheel House? DM me on my Instagram, the link is below.

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 or to get on the pre-order list for the book, "Live in Your Wheel House".

Pre-Order Live in Your Wheel House 📖 Official Launch: March 24, 2026

Pre-order now at: lifestylefoundations.com

What You'll Get: ✅ The complete Wheel House Method framework ✅ Downloadable Wheel House Assessment worksheets ✅ In-depth exploration of all 8 life areas ✅ Real transformation stories and case studies ✅ Practical strategies for every stage of life ✅ Access to exclusive reader community

Don't wait—pre-order your copy today and start living in YOUR Wheel House!

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Ever walked into your home and felt... off? Like something doesn't quite fit? Your home might be telling you something important about the alignment between who you are and how you're living.

In this episode, I'm diving into the fascinating connection between personality, authenticity, and home environment. We'll explore:

• Clare Cooper Marcus's groundbreaking research on home as mirror of self
• Carl Jung's concept of building a house as assembling your psyche
• How Myers-Briggs personality types affect home preferences
• Why declining happiness rates connect to home alignment
• Practical ways to assess if your home supports your true self

Resources mentioned: Free Lifestyle Lift Assessment: lifestylefoundations.com House as a Mirror of Self by Clare Cooper Marcus, Memories, Dreams, Reflections and Psychological Types by Carl Jung, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Live in Your Wheel House explores how aligning your home with who you are in this current life stage can transform every part of your life. Each episode features experts and stories that reveal how intentional spaces support growth, clarity and connection.

Have an expert guest recommendation or a story of someone living in their Wheel House? DM me on my Instagram, the link is below.

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 or to get on the pre-order list for the book, "Live in Your Wheel House".

Pre-Order Live in Your Wheel House 📖 Official Launch: March 24, 2026

Pre-order now at: lifestylefoundations.com

What You'll Get: ✅ The complete Wheel House Method framework ✅ Downloadable Wheel House Assessment worksheets ✅ In-depth exploration of all 8 life areas ✅ Real transformation stories and case studies ✅ Practical strategies for every stage of life ✅ Access to exclusive reader community

Don't wait—pre-order your copy today and start living in YOUR Wheel House!

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If you bought a home in the last two years, there's an 82% chance you have at least one regret about it. Even more concerning? 12% of buyers don't even like their home. In this episode of Live in Your Wheel House, I'm breaking down exactly why this buyer's remorse epidemic is happening—and how you can avoid becoming another statistic.

I'm Kim Costa, a Top 5% Realtor® with Sotheby's International Realty, and I've spent years helping clients in the Atlanta area find homes that actually fit their lives, not just their budgets. The pandemic fundamentally changed how we relate to our homes—they became our offices, gyms, schools, and sanctuaries. Yet somehow, the traditional home buying process hasn't caught up.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The shocking statistics behind widespread buyer's remorse and what they reveal
• How the pandemic shifted our relationship with home from shelter to wellness hub
• Why the real estate industry is behind the curve on what buyers actually need
• An introduction to the Wheel House Method—my lifestyle-based framework that helps you align your home with your life goals, relationships, health, career, and values

Whether you're thinking about buying, selling, or just reevaluating your current living situation, this episode will change how you think about one of life's biggest decisions.

Resources mentioned:

• Free Lifestyle Lift Assessment: https://lifestylefoundations.com
• Work with Kim: https://lifestylefoundations.com/work-with-kim-costa/

Subscribe and join me for the full series as we dive deep into the complete Wheel House framework—so your next home decision is one you're proud of, not one you regret.

Live in Your Wheel House explores how aligning your home with who you are in this current life stage can transform every part of your life. Each episode features experts and stories that reveal how intentional spaces support growth, clarity and connection.

Have an expert guest recommendation or a story of someone living in their Wheel House? DM me on my Instagram, the link is below.

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 or to get on the pre-order list for the book, "Live in Your Wheel House".

Pre-Order Live in Your Wheel House 📖 Official Launch: March 24, 2026

Pre-order now at: lifestylefoundations.com

What You'll Get: ✅ The complete Wheel House Method framework ✅ Downloadable Wheel House Assessment worksheets ✅ In-depth exploration of all 8 life areas ✅ Real transformation stories and case studies ✅ Practical strategies for every stage of life ✅ Access to exclusive reader community

Don't wait—pre-order your copy today and start living in YOUR Wheel House!

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