

Why communal living might change your life
106 snips Jul 3, 2025
Discover the transformative power of communal living and how it can combat loneliness. Hear from co-living enthusiasts who share insights on fostering deep connections and harmony among housemates. Explore playful ideas like 'disco dishwashing' and the personal growth that comes with shared responsibilities. Learn about supportive models like the Wow House in Seattle, which helps residents during life transitions. This podcast invites you to rethink your living arrangements and the value of community in enhancing your life.
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Co-living as Traditional Lifestyle
- Co-living reflects a traditional lifestyle that predates the American emphasis on nuclear families and living alone.
- The modern ideal of solo living and small nuclear families is surprisingly recent, about 100 years old in the U.S.
Reflect on Your Ideal Life
- Reflect deeply on what you truly want your life to look like as a starting point for considering communal living.
- Life transition points, like post-COVID reflections, are excellent opportunities to rethink your living situation.
Wow House: Queer Elders' Commune
- Davida Wolfe lives in the Wow House, a communal home for queer women over 60 in Seattle.
- The house functions as a supportive chosen family, especially valuable in later life stages costly for care and social connection.