"I wanted to be a dolphin trainer... But here I am." - Kelly Guzman What happens when emergency nurses become healthcare design consultants? In this fascinating episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0, host Cheryl Janis sits down with two remarkable guests who made the leap from bedside care to transforming how healthcare spaces are designed. Meet Kelly Guzman, who traded her childhood dreams of training dolphins for a nursing career that began during the 1987 nursing shortage. After years man...
Jun 09, 2025•51 min•Ep. 68
"Certification enhances your credibility and your expertise in healthcare interior design. It distinguishes you from non-certified healthcare interior designers that are practicing in the healthcare design space and illustrates the amount of knowledge to deliver these types of environments." —Megan McNally on The Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 podcast Step into the world of healthcare design certification, where interior designers develop specialized expertise to create healing environments that...
Mar 03, 2025•54 min
"When somebody shows you who they truly are, believe them the first time. From the very beginning, we took Emory at their word when they said they wanted to design and build a cancer center never before seen or imagined." —Anthony Treu on The Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 podcast Step into a world where healthcare spaces nurture healing, empower caregivers, and transform the patient experience. In this inspiring episode, host Cheryl Janis sits down with visionary healthcare architect Anthony Tr...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 66
"There’s a great saying among the neurodivergent community. If you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism." -Kati Peditto on The Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 Meet Dr. Kati Peditto, an environmental psychologist and Senior Design Researcher at DLR Group who's transforming how we think about neurodivergent design. Featured in The Washington Post , The Atlantic , and The BBC, Kati brings both professional expertise and personal experience as someone with AuDHD to this vi...
Dec 03, 2024•48 min•Ep. 65
"I decided I should go back to school for interior design because someone should be designing these spaces who knew what it was like to work in them. And I decided it would be me." —Teri Lura-Bennett Step into the world of evidence-based healthcare design with host Cheryl Janis and an all-star lineup of experts: Donna Deckard, Director of the EDAC program at the Center for Health Design; Barbara Dellinger, a veteran healthcare interior designer with over 40 years of experience and Teri Lura-Benn...
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 6 min
"She's actually going to be 100 years old. My father's parents are both Holocaust survivors. She survived. And it was a journey to survive, but her outlook on life has always been one of hope. And that has resonated with me throughout my life.” —Cheryl Lauren Spigler on The Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 podcast Today, we're diving into the world of compassionate design with Cheryl Lauren Spigler, a visionary Senior Design Leader at NELSON Worldwide. Get ready for an inspiring journey as host Ch...
Jul 16, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 63
"The saying is if you want to go fast, go alone, but if you want to go far, go together. And together is the way you create change.” –Debra Levin on The Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 On today’s episode, Cheryl interviews Debra Levin, Hon FASID, EDAC, President and Chief Executive Officer at The Center for Health Design. Lean in and listen to this exciting conversation about how The Center is adapting and expanding its initiatives to facilitate collaboration and knowledge-sharing between the hea...
Jun 11, 2024•35 min•Ep. 62
“As providers pursue the value-based model, they have to be mindful of the fact that it cannot compromise the patient experience, and in fact, should compliment the patient experience to the extent possible, as they continue to drive cost down.” – Peter C. Yesawich on the Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 podcast On today’s episode of the podcast, Cheryl interviews Peter C. Yesawich, PhD and Stowe Shoemaker, PhD; authors of the book, Hospitable HealthcareTM; Just What the Patient Ordered! Peter and...
Apr 23, 2024•54 min•Ep. 61
On part 1 of today’s episode Cheryl interviews Sarah Tetens NCIDQ, RID, IIDA, CHID, EDAC, Design Director at Baskervill. In part 1 of their conversation, Sarah shares in detail what design life is like in the healthcare space post COVID, what design challenges are still present and why mental health is one of her passions. This and so much more on the changing face of healthcare design in part 1 of today’s episode! Learn more about Sarah Tetens and Baskervill by visiting: https://baskervill.com/...
Oct 17, 2023•31 min
In part 2 of today’s episode, Cheryl continues her conversation with Sarah Tetens NCIDQ, RID, IIDA, CHID, EDAC, Design Director at Baskervill. They dig deeper into how empathy and compassion play a role in Sarah’s work, why healthcare is purposeful and how that shows up with the people who choose healthcare as their career. This and so much more about the changing face of healthcare design on part 2 of today’s show! Learn more about Sarah Tetens and Baskervill by visiting: https://baskervill.com...
Oct 15, 2023•31 min
On part 1 of today’s episode Cheryl interviews Erika Hill, IIDA, NCIDQ, Senior Interior Designer, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture and Minta Ferguson, ACHA, AIA, NCARB, Director of Planning, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture. Cheryl says, “The most fascinating piece of part 1 in today’s interview is learning all the details of how and when the work of these two highly specialized professionals intersects within the same healthcare projects. How do these two women, with very different objectiv...
Sep 12, 2023•26 min
On part 2 of today’s episode, Cheryl continues her conversation with Erika Hill, IIDA, NCIDQ, Senior Interior Designer, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture and Minta Ferguson, ACHA, AIA, NCARB, Director of Planning, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture. In part 2 Minta and Erika flush out all the juicy details of their work on their favorite projects both together and separately and what made those projects so special to each of them. This and so much more about what’s happening in healthcare desig...
Sep 12, 2023•32 min
“We are seeing that they are greatly reduced in size. People are now able to check-in online. You are able to go into your space when it is your turn. Gone are the days of sitting in that bus station elbow to elbow, waiting room so we are seeing a reduction in size.” –Cam Twohey on The Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 podcast Cheryl’s guest today on the podcast is Cam Twohey, AIA, WELL AP, NCARB, Associate Principal, Senior Project Architect at Kahler Slater. On today’s episode, Cam shares the num...
Jun 22, 2023•34 min
Cheryl’s guests today on the podcast are two very special souls; Bryan Langlands, FAIA, FACHA, EDAC, LEED GA Principal NBBJ Architecture and Edwin Beltran NCIDQ, FIIDA, ASSOC. AIA, Partner, Lead Interior Designer, NBBJ Architecture. In part 1 of today’s episode, Bryan shares the concept of “Moments of Generosity in Planning” and how, without comprising the budget, this method of planning, deeply improves the experience of patients and caregivers alike in ways you might not think of. Edwin shares...
Jan 17, 2023•27 min
On Part 2 of today’s episode, Cheryl continues her rich and deep conversation with Bryan Langlands, FAIA, FACHA, EDAC, LEED GA, Principal NBBJ Architecture and Edwin Beltran NCIDQ, FIIDA, ASSOC. AIA, Partner, Lead Interior Designer, NBBJ Architecture. Edwin shares the deeper meaning of Essentialism in Design and what it means to humanity. Bryan shares how he led the charge in addressing the dilemma of overcrowding in our nation’s emergency departments by calling for the recognition of a new type...
Jan 17, 2023•32 min
On today’s episode, Cheryl interviews Karen S. Freeman, AIA, ACHA, NCIDQ, EDAC, LEED AP BD+C Practice Leader, Healthcare, at HOK –a global design, architecture, engineering and planning firm. Karen is also the incoming President for the national organization, Women In Healthcare - a nonprofit dedicated to promoting the professional development of women in the healthcare industry. There’s a lot to share from Cheryl and Karen’s inspiring conversation including the importance of designing for menta...
Dec 14, 2022•38 min
Cheryl’s special guest today on the podcast is Sandy Goodman,IIDA, CHID, EDAC, LEED AP, LSSBB, and President of CRGA Design. CRGA provides comprehensive architectural, interior design and planning services utilizing an experienced in-house team of architects and interior designers specializing in healthcare design. Sandy shares in detail how the pandemic influenced the way she and her team work with their healthcare clients and partners on projects, and what lessons she has taken away from the e...
May 31, 2022•24 min
On Part 2 of today’s episode, Cheryl continues her fascinating conversation with Sandy Goodman, IIDA, CHID, EDAC, LEED AP, LSSBB, and President of CRGA Design. CRGA provides comprehensive architectural, interior design and planning services utilizing an experienced in-house team of architects and interior designers specializing in healthcare design. Sandy generously shares what it means to put the patient in the middle, and the importance of the AAHID (The American Academy of Healthcare Interior...
May 31, 2022•26 min
On Part 1 of today’s episode, Cheryl interviews Trisha Fong, Assoc. AIA, Senior Associate at e4h, Environments for Health Architecture . Trisha generously shines the spotlight on e4h’s 4wrd; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion initiative. What is 4wrd and why was it created? How can 4wrd help change the healthcare design community and the world for the better? This and so much more on the changing face of healthcare design on part 1 of today’s episode with Trisha Fong. Learn more about Trisha Fong and ...
Apr 26, 2022•23 min
On Part 2 of today’s episode, Cheryl interviews Bill Repichowskyj, AIA, Partner e4h, Environments for Health Architecture. Bill gives us a closer look at e4h’s 4wrd initiative in action by generously walking us through the firm's design project for Oneida Nation; two new outpatient clinics in The Dreamcatcher Plaza in Oneida, New York—the Oneida Nation Health Services building and the Bassett Oneida Health Center. How did Bill and his team win the project? What was unique about designing healthc...
Apr 26, 2022•27 min
What is the “new reality” in healthcare that has arisen due to the pandemic and how has it affected the healthcare design and architecture professions? Cheryl’s special guest on part 1 of today’s episode is Barbara Dellinger, Director of Design and Research at Adventist HealthCare . Barbara sheds light on the complex topic of current furniture and fabric specification around COVID. What is the CFFA 201 Healthcare Testing for Durable Coated Fabrics (DCF) and where does a healthcare designer begin...
Mar 29, 2022•27 min
On Part 2 of today’s episode, “What Would Barbara Do?” Lauren Banas, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Krug , a multi award winning furniture manufacturer of innovative commercial and healthcare solutions, is in the host seat! Lauren continues Cheryl’s conversation with Barbara Dellinger in part 1 of today’s episode by asking her several specific questions about current furniture and fabric specification requirements. “What Would Barbara Do?” is a light hearted discussion about a very com...
Mar 29, 2022•39 min
What happened in 1995 when a 30 year old Clinical Oncology Nurse Specialist at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh, Scotland gave chemotherapy to her breast cancer patient named Maggie Keswick Jencks? How did this immediate friendship lead to 24 Maggie’s centers in NHS hospitals across the UK, and three independently run international centers, 26 years later? On Part 1 of today’s episode, Cheryl interviews Dame Laura Lee, DBE, Chief Executive of Maggie's--Everyone’s Home for Cancer Care. M...
Feb 22, 2022•27 min
On Part 2 of today’s episode with Dame Laura Lee, DBE, Chief Executive of Maggie's –Everyone’s Home for Cancer Care, Laura shares details of the special gardens at Maggie’s, and how thoughtfully they are designed to nourish every visitor, supporting both optimistic and challenging conversations. Learn more about Maggie’s famous architects, the architect of the first Maggie’s center, and what qualities an architect must have to make her or him a perfect fit to design a Maggie’s. How did Frank Geh...
Feb 22, 2022•32 min
In part 1 of today’s episode, Cheryl speaks with Phoebe Stein and David Ashen---Co-founders of the Ageless Living Collaborative -- a collective of advocates who are passionately dedicated to creating optimum outcomes for senior living. Phoebe is also the founder of Olive Presents , a public relations firm and David is the President & CEO of Dash Design-- an interior design and branding firm. The conversation was kicked off with Cheryl’s question, “What is the Ageless Living Collaborative?” D...
Sep 17, 2021•24 min
In part 2 of Cheryl’s interview with Phoebe Stein and David Ashen; Co-founders of the Ageless Living Collaborative, a collective of advocates who are passionately dedicated to creating optimum outcomes for senior living, Phoebe and David share their origin stories and how their careers have informed their work with the ALC. Phoebe shares, “Coming from agency life, I have a diverse background. I’ve touched technology and automotive and so many different segments. Many of our collaborators at the ...
Sep 17, 2021•23 min
On today’s episode, Cheryl interviews Laura Busalacchi, IIDA, NCIDQ, WRID, EDAC, Senior Director of Interior Services at Brookdale Senior Living. Brookdale owns and operates over 700 senior living communities and retirement communities in the United States and their base is in Brentwood, Tennessee. In part 1 of today’s episode, Cheryl asks Laura the question, “What are the challenges with current cleaning and overcleaning protocols in the senior living space, and why is this so important right n...
Aug 27, 2021•23 min
In part 2 of Cheryl’s conversation today with Laura Busalacchi, Senior Director of Interior Services at Brookdale Senior Living, Laura shares what Brookdale project made her cry and why. What moments are priceless for Laura in a project? What keeps her motivated to continue when big challenges present themselves, and how did she end up working for Brookdale? This and so much more on the changing face of senior living design from Laura Busalacchi, on part 2 of today’s episode. Learn more about La...
Aug 27, 2021•27 min
On Part 1 of today’s episode, Cheryl interviews Michael Lied, Principal & Director of Healthcare at GBBN. Cheryl and Michael had an honest and meaningful conversation about the challenges in healthcare today and what designers and architects in the industry can do to innovate. Cheryl asks Michael the question, “It’s been a long year and a half since COVID first came on the scene in this country. What have been some of the most profound changes in GBBN’s work of designing healthcare facilitie...
Jul 30, 2021•31 min
On part 2 of today’s episode, Cheryl interviews Angela Mazzi, FAIA, FACHA, EDAC and Principal at GBBN. Cheryl asks Angela the question, “What is Salutogenesis and how does it apply to healthcare?” Angela answers, “This is a term coined by medical sociologist Aaron Antonovsky. It has latin roots--saluto meaning health and genesis meaning generating. We’re all familiar with pathogenetic or disease causing, and this sort of the opposite. What Aaron Antonovsky had noticed was that the resources peop...
Jul 30, 2021•48 min
