Brenda J. and Karen B. welcome special guest Sarah Trop—award-winning designer, author, founder of Funcycled, and winner of Flea Market Flip—for a powerful and inspiring conversation.

Sarah shares her journey into design, including how she won Flea Market Flip. She specializes in trauma-informed design and has partnered with nonprofits serving survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and homelessness—transforming their spaces into safe, welcoming environments.

Together, they explore how elements like color, patterns, lighting, and layout can either trigger the nervous system or create a sense of calm and safety. Sarah explains why intentional design matters so much for those healing from trauma, and how even small changes can make a meaningful impact.

This conversation highlights an often-overlooked but critical need: creating spaces that truly support healing. Whether you're a nonprofit leader, caregiver, or someone on your own healing journey, this episode offers practical insight, encouragement, and hope.

Sarah reminds us that while Jesus is the ultimate source of healing, the environments we create can help people feel safe, seen, and supported along the way.

Her book, "Created To Create, Designing Spaces That Renew Your Soul" can be purchased with link below:

https://www.amazon.ca/Created-Create-Designing-Spaces-Renew-ebook/dp/B0G2K4MWBV

https://funcycled.com

https://hangingontohope.org