In Light of It All

About In Light of It All

In Light of It All is a podcast by Light Tribe, by Phos, hosted by Xander Cadisch - a curious mind exploring how the invisible forces around us shape our wellbeing. From light and texture to sound, space, and neuroscience, this show dives into the science and design of healthier human habitats. With 90% of our lives spent indoors, what can we learn from biology, technology, and biophilic design to rethink the way we live, work, and feel? If Google uses nature to boost performance, why not our own homes? This is a journey into the future of living well - in light of it all.

Publisher

Light Tribe by Phos

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Jun 2025

Latest episode

3 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Oct 2025

   Design as Energy Medicine | With Nick Sunderland

   Nick Sunderland is an interior designer and feng shui consultant with nearly 40 years of experience creating harmonious homes, offices, and penthouses worldwide. His practice blends ancient feng shui principles with modern design to produce spaces that are both functional and restorative.In this episode, Nick explains how the flow of space — from beam placement to lighting choices — can directly impact health, stress, and mood. We discuss feng shui’s roots in landscape and farming, how it applies to contemporary design, and why light plays such a critical role in energy balance. For the sceptical and the curious alike, this is an invitation to see design as medicine.You can find out more about Nick's work below.https://www.nsinteriors.com/https://www.instagram.com/nsidesign/Get in touch:lighttribe@phos.co.ukxander@light-tribe.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/xander-cadisch-35823b55/ Join the Tribe - https://tinyurl.com/Light-Tribe-by-Phos

2. 

   3 Oct 2025

   The 100,000 Lux Problem | With Ali Heshmati

   Ali Heshmati is Senior Architect and Design Director at LEADinc in Bergen, Norway, and a PhD researcher at NTNU. With over three decades of architectural practice, teaching, and public art, with more than 40 awards of excellence, he is pioneering the field of Biometric Architecture — exploring how buildings measurably affect human physiology, circadian rhythms, sleep, mood fluctuations, and cognitive performance. Heshmati is a cofounder of Human Environment Architectural Laboratory (HEAL), an international consortium of foremost experts gathered to optimize the built environment enhancing health and well-being through design.In this episode, Ali reveals why humans evolved under 100,000 lux of daylight yet spend their lives under dim interiors of 500 lux or less–in biological darkness. We explore the health costs of this mismatch, how light deprivation impacts wellbeing, and how architecture could serve as preventative care. If you’ve ever felt drained by a space or uplifted by another, this conversation explains why.You can find out more about Ali's work via the links below.Website - https://www.leadinc.noLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leadinc/Human Centric Architecture Newsletter - https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7018982133557866496/Newsletter - https://aliheshmati.substack.com/ Get in touch:lighttribe@phos.co.ukxander@light-tribe.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/xander-cadisch-35823b55/ Join the Tribe - https://tinyurl.com/Light-Tribe-by-Phos

3. 

   3 Oct 2025

   Light as Identity | With Jess Adkins

   Jess Adkins is Brand Experience Design Lead for EMEA at M Moser Associates, with more than 13 years of experience across luxury retail, hospitality, and workplace design. She translates brand values into immersive, story-led environments where identity is felt as much as seen.In this episode, Jess shows how branding extends far beyond logos and graphics. We talk about lighting as an invisible brand tool, the psychology of place, and how companies can design spaces that embody their values. For anyone interested in culture, design, or brand impact, this episode reframes how we think about identity.You can find out more about M Moser and Jessica’s work below:Website - https://www.mmoser.com/Jess Instagram: @jessmae66Jess LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessmaedesign/Get in touch:lighttribe@phos.co.ukxander@light-tribe.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/xander-cadisch-35823b55/ Join the Tribe - https://tinyurl.com/Light-Tribe-by-Phos

4. 

   19 Sept 2025

   The New Luxury | With Hugo Lindsay-Fynn

   Hugo Lindsay-Fynn is the Co-Founder of Palladian, a London-based practice that redefines luxury through architecture and interior design. Palladian’s projects range from heritage renovations to contemporary homes, united by a belief that true luxury is less about opulence and more about health and human experience.In our conversation, Hugo argues that the new luxury status symbols are circadian lighting, clean air, and materials that enhance well-being. We explore how design decisions shape biology, why building codes often lag behind, and how the concept of “health as luxury” is transforming the future of residential and commercial spaces.You can find out more about Palladian's work below:Instagram: @palladian.designLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugolf/Studio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/palladianlondon/posts/?feedView=allYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PalladiandesignGet in touch:lighttribe@phos.co.ukxander@light-tribe.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/xander-cadisch-35823b55/ Join the Tribe - https://tinyurl.com/Light-Tribe-by-Phos

5. 

   19 Sept 2025

   From Nightclubs to Cities | With Rebeca Sánchez & Abigail Nava from LEDS Control

   Rebeca Sánchez Pastor is a Mexican light artist based in Barcelona, founder of LEDSControl, and Head of Architainment Lighting Control at LDPi. Known for her minimalist, interactive installations, she uses real-time rendering, pixel mapping, and LED technology to create immersive environments inspired by music, nature, and rhythm.Abigail Nava is a Mexican light media architect based in Trondheim, working globally with LEDSControl. With 20 years’ experience across Spain, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Russia, and Australia, she specialises in architectural lighting masterplans, façades, and multimedia integration. Her work blends creativity with strategy, leading teams on projects from cultural landmarks to large-scale urban regeneration.Together, Rebeca and Abigail share how art, storytelling, and technical mastery come together to transform both intimate spaces and entire cities. From nightclub installations to infrastructure-scale light media, this episode explores how light becomes a universal language across culture, scale, and technology.You can find out more about LEDSControl’s work below:LEDs Control Instagram: ledscontrolLEDs Control LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ledscontrol/posts/?feedView=allLEDs Control YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ledscontrolAbigail: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigail-nava-52344b8a/Rebeca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecasanchezpastor/Get in touch:lighttribe@phos.co.ukxander@light-tribe.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/xander-cadisch-35823b55/

6. 

   19 Sept 2025

   Why Lighting Gets Left Behind | With Joshua Welch

   Joshua Welch is a Senior Lighting Designer at Hoare Lea, with a portfolio that spans projects for Harrods, Bloomberg, and Grosvenor. Known for his plain-spoken approach, he’s dedicated to making lighting design accessible and effective.In this episode, Josh explains why architects train for years but often receive less than an hour of formal lighting education. We discuss how this gap leads to poor decisions, why lighting has a disproportionate impact on well-being, and how improved education could transform the spaces we inhabit.You can find out more about Josh’s work below:Website - https://hoarelea.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-welch-b1a817113/?originalSubdomain=ukGet in touch:lighttribe@phos.co.ukxander@light-tribe.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/xander-cadisch-35823b55/ Join the Tribe - https://tinyurl.com/Light-Tribe-by-Phos

7. 

   12 Sept 2025

   The Building That Talks Back | With Tapio Rosenius

   Tapio Rosenius is a Finnish designer and entrepreneur, and CEO at POET Creator Software - a platform merging data, light, sound, and media into real-time environments. His award-winning work in biomimetic and responsive lighting has redefined how spaces interact with people.In this conversation, Tapio shows us the future of architecture: buildings that respond and adapt to you in real time. We unpack ambient communication, biomimicry, and the philosophy of “naked tech” that makes technology invisible yet transformative. This episode is a glimpse into a world where architecture feels alive.You can find out more about Tapio’s work below:Website: www.poet.softwareInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/poet_software/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tapiorosenius/Get in touch:lighttribe@phos.co.ukxander@light-tribe.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/xander-cadisch-35823b55/ Join the Tribe - https://tinyurl.com/Light-Tribe-by-Phos

8. 

   12 Sept 2025

   The Brainwave Hack | With Joel Grichting

   Joel Grichting is Founder and Operating Manager of Lightbath, a company developing visual brainwave entrainment devices that blends science, art, and wellness. His work makes deep states of relaxation, focus, and creativity accessible through light-based experiences.Here we dive into the science of photo-entrainment — how specific light flickers can guide the brain into meditative states that sometimes mimic mild hallucination. Joel explains the potential for mental health, performance, and sensory exploration. If you’ve ever wanted to change your state of mind as easily as changing a song, this episode shows you how light might do it.You can find out more about Joel’s work below:Website - www.lightbath.co.ukInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/liba_lightbath/YouTube - @liba_lightbathGet in touch:lighttribe@phos.co.ukxander@light-tribe.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/xander-cadisch-35823b55/ Join the Tribe - https://tinyurl.com/Light-Tribe-by-Phos

9. 

   30 Jun 2025

   Hyper-Perception, Light Language & Neurodivergent Design with Frankie Boyle

   Experiential light artist Frankie Boyle discusses her neurodivergent creativity and sensory intelligence, sharing how she translates raw feeling into immersive spatial art in an interview with the host.

10. 

    23 Jun 2025

    In Light of It All – with Julia Hartmann Founder & Creative Director, LightSphere

    Julia Hartmann, Founder of LightSphere, discusses biophilic lighting, which merges spectrum tuning with living ecosystems to redefine interior environments, impacting both plants and human wellbeing in this interview.

11. 

    16 Jun 2025

    The Psychology of Colour and the Soul of Space with Karen Haller

    Behavioural design expert Karen Haller discusses with Xander the profound impact of color on human behavior, emotions, and well-being, revealing how it shapes our interactions with spaces in this interview.

12. 

    16 Jun 2025

    Design That Feels Like Home – with Pablo Lambrechts

    Host interviews architect Pablo Lambrechts, who shares his expertise on how thoughtful design incorporating light and materials cultivates supportive environments that enhance learning, creativity, and well-being.

13. 

    16 Jun 2025

    How Beauty Shapes the Brain: Neuroaesthetics with Saskia Wheeler

    Neuroscientist Saskia Wheeler explores neuroaesthetics, revealing how design impacts our brains, bodies, and behaviors, and how we can create more nourishing spaces; this is an interview episode.

14. 

    6 Jun 2025

    In Light of It All: Why Design Deserves a Deeper Look

    Host Xander Cadisch introduces the podcast's focus on the profound impact of design elements like color and architecture on human biology and emotions, urging listeners to reconsider how built environments affect well-being.

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• Frankie Boyle
• Julia Hartmann
• Karen Haller
• Pablo Lambrechts
• Saskia Wheeler

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