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Podcasts on Multigenerational Living

If you’re looking to dive into discussions on multigenerational households—covering benefits like shared support, financial savings, emotional bonds, and practical challenges like organization and design—here’s a selection of relevant podcasts and episodes. I’ve focused on those with dedicated content on the topic, drawing from wellness, family dynamics, longevity, and home organization perspectives. Many are available on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. For ongoing series, check for new episodes.

Dedicated Podcasts

• Home After 50 (Hosted by Juli Ford): Aimed at women over 50 navigating real estate, reinvention, and wellness, this podcast frequently explores multigenerational living through topics like caring for aging parents, welcoming adult children home, and redefining home spaces for purpose and connection. It’s a great fit for those blending family generations with style and strategy. No specific episode list here, but episodes often tie into advocacy for shared living. Listen at: https://juliford.com/podcast.
• The Generations United Podcast (From Generations United): This series features experts on intergenerational relationships, aiming to strengthen communities and improve lives for children, youth, and older adults. Episodes cover policy, family stories, and practical advice for multigenerational setups, like grandfamilies and kinship care. It’s ideal for those interested in broader societal impacts. Available at: https://www.gu.org/news/the-generations-united-podcast/.

Notable Episodes from Other Podcasts

These are standout single episodes (or clusters) from various shows that delve into multigenerational themes:

• Organize 365 Podcast – Episode 530: How to Organize a Multigenerational Home: Host Lisa Woodruff shares tactical tips for setting up shared spaces in households with multiple generations, such as designating personal areas, scheduling laundry days, and creating rules for kitchens and communal zones. It addresses scenarios like caregiving, economic merging, or life changes, with tools like binders for household operations. Perfect for practical organization in homestead or family compounds. Listen at: https://organize365.com/podcast/how-to-organize-a-multigenerational-home/.
• Good Fit Poor Fit (The Universal Design Project) – Episode 081: Multi-Generational Homes: This episode examines the surge in multigenerational living (up 271% from 2011-2021), driven by economics, culture, and pandemics. It discusses housing impacts like ADUs and granny pods, benefits such as financial savings and reduced elder depression, and design solutions for privacy (e.g., flexible countertops, smart tech). Draws from expert Lisa Cini for universal design tips. Listen at: https://universaldesign.org/podcast/081-multi-gen-homes.
• The Sightline Podcast (Stanford Center on Longevity) – Episode 3: Multigenerational Living: Featuring Donna Butts from Generations United, this episode challenges the nuclear family ideal in an era of longer lifespans, arguing extended families enhance quality of life through support and connection. It explores how multigenerational setups promote well-being across ages. Listen at: https://longevity.stanford.edu/episode-3-multigenerational-living/.
• The EXTRAORDINARY Family Life Podcast – The Nuclear Family is NOT Normal or Healthy!! Here’s What the Future Looks Like for Extraordinary Families: Hosts challenge the post-1940s nuclear model as isolating and unhealthy, advocating historical multigenerational and communal living for mental health, resilience, and wealth-building. Tips include shared activities, home-based work, and flipping time ratios for more family interaction in the AI age. Listen at: https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/multigenerational-living/.
• The Cool Grandpa Podcast – Episode 197: Living in a Multi-Generational Household: Host Greg Payne talks with Doug Sohn about his experience in a three-generation home (with son and grandson), covering adjustments, role boundaries, advice-sharing, and insights for grandparents in temporary or permanent setups. Emphasizes respecting dynamics while offering support. Listen at: https://cool-grandpa.us/2024/08/30/ep-197-living-in-a-multi-generational-household/.
• MEA Wisdom Podcast – Episode 15: How Intergenerational Living Creates Purpose & Joy: Host Chip Conley interviews Marc Freedman (founder of CoGenerate) on redefining aging, encore careers, and intergenerational mentorship. They discuss how shared living turns midlife into a launchpad for impact, connection, and thriving post-50, countering isolated retirement models. Listen at: https://www.meawisdom.com/podcast/how-intergenerational-living-creates-purpose-joy/.
• On Point (WBUR) – Point Taken: The Benefits of Multigenerational Housing: This episode shares listener stories on living with multiple generations, like adult children moving in for affordability and mental health, or building granny suites for aging parents. Highlights financial, emotional, and caregiving perks, plus the value of space for success. Listen at: https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2023/02/13/point-taken-the-benefits-of-multigenerational-housing.