Is your home designed for the relationships you say matter most—or is it accidentally pushing people away? In this episode, Kim shares the vulnerable story of Clarity Farm, her beautiful but isolated dream home that taught her the most expensive lesson of her real estate career: a house without people is just a structure.

Discover how to assess your Family and Friends spoke through Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, from the basics of kitchen flow and dining capacity all the way to legacy-building spaces that anchor family traditions for generations. Kim breaks down the six levels—Physiological, Safety, Love and Belonging, Esteem, Cognitive, and Self-Actualization—showing you exactly how your home either supports or sabotages your most important relationships.

Take the 10-question Family and Friends Assessment to score where you stand, then learn from Wheel House Hall of Fame inductees Chip and Joanna Gaines, who walked away from their hit show at its peak to put family first—and built an even bigger empire because of it.

This isn't about having a perfect home. It's about having an intentional one. Because life is short, kids grow up, parents age, and time doesn't wait for the perfect renovation. The time to create space for connection is now.

Ready to align your home with the people you love? Pre-order "Live in Your Wheel House" at liveinyourwheelhouse.com and get the full Wheel House Assessment, bonus content, and community access.

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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Pop quiz: Does your home spark joy, or does it just look good on Instagram?

In this episode of Live in Your Wheel House, Kim Costa dives into the Recreation spoke of the Wheel House Assessment. This is the dimension most people dismiss as "nice to have" until they realize it's the missing ingredient in their happiness.

You can have granite countertops, perfect paint colors, and killer curb appeal, but if your home doesn't support the activities and experiences that light YOU up, you're living in someone else's dream, not your own.

Kim explores how your home either invites joy or blocks it, covering: ✨ Why recreation sits at the top of Maslow's Hierarchy (hint: it's not frivolous) ✨ The 7 ways your home should support fun, hobbies, and leisure ✨ How to assess if your Recreation spoke is thriving or barely surviving ✨ Why proximity to joy matters as much as square footage

Plus, meet this episode's Wheel House Hall of Fame inductee: Dolly Parton, who proves that when your home supports play, creativity, and simple pleasures, everything else flourishes.

If you've been waiting for "someday" to prioritize joy, this episode is your permission slip to start now.

Ready to align your home with your most authentic life? Preorder Kim's book Live in Your Wheel House at LifestyleFoundations.com and discover the step-by-step method to living intentionally—starting at home.

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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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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