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Hello, I'm Matt Gibbard and this is Homing, a podcast about the way we live, seen through the places we call home. This season we're going beyond design and architecture to look at the psychology of spaces so how they make us feel and what they say about who we really are. You'll hear from incredible guests like Chris Packham. My autism's a bit like a gift, only sometimes when you open it, you don't get what you want. Sam Taylor Johnson as soon as I.
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Started taking Pict, it was like I found like a sort of almost a shamanic channeling tool through which I could then filter all my madness of sorts, I guess.
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And Sky McAlpine taking that time to recognize that that thing that you once wanted has happened and you have managed to achieve it, and letting yourself enjoy that moment before you move on to worrying about the next thing or the next challenge.
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As we visit them in their homes to see how they live, from the small details that bring their spaces to life to how their environments shape their sense of place and belonging, we'll be talking to leading designers, psychologists and philosophers to find out how making small changes to our homes can have a profound effect on our health and happiness. And if you'd like to go deeper and support the podcast, we'll be sharing video tours from inside the homes of our guests on Patreon, a fascinating glimpse behind the curtain of the incredible spaces we talk about on the show. So if you're someone who wants to understand more about the connection between home and identity, or if you just enjoy hearing amazing life stories, I think you'll really enjoy what's ahead. You can listen to Homing wherever you get your podcasts or watch the video episodes on YouTube at Homing with Matt. Or indeed, head to patreon.com homingwithmat to access the behind the scenes tours. Thanks very much for listening.
Podcast: Homing
Host: Matt Gibberd
Episode Title: Homing With Matt Gibberd
Release Date: October 30, 2025
This inaugural episode of Homing sets the stage for a season-long exploration of the deep emotional and psychological connections we have with our homes. Host Matt Gibberd, author and co-founder of The Modern House, introduces the podcast’s core premise: understanding how our spaces shape who we are, influence our creativity, impact our wellbeing, and become integral to our identity. Through candid conversations with guests from diverse creative and psychological backgrounds, Matt promises listeners an intimate look into remarkable homes—and the equally remarkable minds that inhabit them.
“My autism’s a bit like a gift, only sometimes when you open it, you don’t get what you want.”
(Chris Packham, 00:25)
“As soon as I started taking pictures, it was like I found almost a shamanic channeling tool through which I could then filter all my madness of sorts, I guess.”
(Sam Taylor-Johnson, 00:30)
“Taking that time to recognize that thing that you once wanted has happened and you have managed to achieve it, and letting yourself enjoy that moment before you move on to worrying about the next thing...”
(Skye McAlpine, 00:42)
Chris Packham on Autism & Identity:
“My autism’s a bit like a gift, only sometimes when you open it, you don’t get what you want.” (00:25)
A poignant metaphor for the unpredictability of neurodivergence, using the concept of ‘home’ as a symbol for the self.
Sam Taylor-Johnson on Art as Sanctuary:
“As soon as I started taking pictures, it was like I found almost a shamanic channeling tool through which I could then filter all my madness.” (00:30)
Reveals the transformative power of creativity, especially when nurtured in the privacy and safety of home.
Skye McAlpine on Mindful Living:
“Taking that time to recognize that thing that you once wanted has happened and you have managed to achieve it, and letting yourself enjoy that moment...” (00:42)
Encourages gratitude and presence, highlighting home as a space where these qualities can flourish.
Matt Gibberd’s tone is warm, reflective, and genuinely curious. The snippets of guest interviews hint at forthcoming conversations full of vulnerability, candor, and practical wisdom. The episode feels inviting, encouraging the audience to consider their own relationship to home as both a space and an evolving part of self-identity.
Homing with Matt Gibberd promises a compelling blend of intimate storytelling, psychological insight, and aesthetic appreciation—a thoughtful guide for anyone intrigued by the power of home, whether seeking inspiration, understanding, or simply great stories well told.