Can architecture not only shape our surroundings but also extend our lives? Join us as we explore this profound question with Julia, a pioneering architect whose nearly 30 years of experience have led her to uncover the deep connections between our built environments and our health. Julia Contaldo takes us on a journey through the historical influences on architectural wellness, from ancient Feng Shui practices to today's innovations that aim to replicate the benefits of natural settings within our urban spaces. Discover how integrating health and wellness into the core of architectural design may be key to addressing modern challenges like the diseases of aging.In this segment, we dive into the world of WELL certification, an emerging standard that assesses buildings for water and air quality, light exposure, acoustics, and more to promote human health. Julia doesn't hold back on discussing the limitations of these certifications, such as their exclusion of fast food and the urgent need for better-designed social spaces to alleviate loneliness. Gain insights from the latest wellness architecture conference, and get excited about Julia's upcoming projects, including a YouTube channel where she'll unbox wellness products and give tours of spaces optimized for well-being. This episode promises a fresh perspective on how architecture can be a crucial component of preventative healthcare.https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-contaldo-b909853/Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:Liver Health, a premium supplement with 11 botanicals (free gift with link):https://GetLiverHelp.com/Lufkin Siphox Health, at-home health testing for all (15% off with this link):https://pathlongevity.com/Prolon, maker of the Fasting Mimicking Diet (20% off with this link):https://prolonlife.com/Lufkin Download a free sample chapter of Lies I Taught In Medical School here:https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/lies/Live video broadcast every Tuesday and Thursday at noon pst on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitch, and Youtube to a loyal audience of over 400,000 followers. Also available as an audio podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pandora, iHeartRadio, and and everywhere quality podcasts can be found. *** CONNECT WITH DR ROB ON SOCIAL MEDIA *** Web: https://robertlufkinmd.com/X: https://x.com/robertlufkinmdYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/robertLufkinmdInsta...