Home After 50™

Juli sits down with designer and renovator Allison Clouser of Clouz Houz for a conversation about the kind of reinvention nobody plans for. Allison spent nearly two decades as a stay-at-home mom, dabbling in design for friends and her own home. Then her husband lost his job right after they moved into their 7,000 square foot dream home, a home Allison had designed from top to bottom. They had to s...

In this solo season opener, Juli catches up with listeners after a longer-than-expected break, shares the experiences that filled those weeks, and introduces the theme she has chosen to carry through every conversation in Season Four: reinvention. This is a short episode, but an honest one. If you have been wondering where Juli went, and what she is building next, this is the one to start with. Wh...

This week's episode is a short one, and that is intentional. I wanted to come straight to you with something I think could genuinely change the conversation your family is having right now. If you have been thinking about creating a multi-generational home but keep getting stuck on the money side of things, this workshop was built for exactly that moment. On May 14th, I am hosting the Multi-Gen Fi...

This episode is one I almost didn't record. It's a true story about someone I know, and it did not have a happy ending. I'm sharing it anyway because I believe it could protect someone you love. In this episode, I walk through a real situation involving a woman I worked with years ago who recently sold her home under circumstances that were far from ideal. She was ill, isolated, and was approached...

When Rhea and her wife Abi could not find a home that worked in Massachusetts’ highly competitive housing markets , they made a different choice. Abi's parents had 1.7 acres, a hill, and an idea. What followed was a brand new ADU built from foundation to staged in 110 days, and a family bond that grew stronger in the process. Juli sat down with her niece Rhea right in the beautiful new kitchen to...

What if everything you thought you knew about retirement was built on an outdated model designed for a life expectancy that no longer exists? That is the question at the center of this conversation, and the answer might surprise you. Gregg Lunceford is a Managing Director and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow Wealth Management with over 33 years of experience in financial services. But what makes him trul...

Juli just returned from speaking at Rise Retreat in Scottsdale, Arizona and she cannot stop thinking about what happened in that room. This episode is her reflection on what it means to step into your leadership, your authority, and your full self at this stage of life. Whether you are navigating multi-generational living, rebuilding your business after your kids leave home, or just trying to get...

In this episode, Juli Ford and Kim Buckner pick up right where they left off - and this time, they get practical. Kim has coached women in business for more than a decade. And in Part Two, she gets into the one thing she sees holding women back almost every single time. Not skills. Not market conditions. Not experience. She names it in the first few minutes - and a lot of women are going to feel s...

In this episode, Juli Ford sits down with her friend and fellow real estate entrepreneur, Kim Buckner, for a conversation that starts warm and gets real fast. Kim is a 17-year real estate veteran, former Team Leader and CEO of one of the largest brokerages in the US, and founder of a private coaching company for realtors and entrepreneurs. She has spent more than a decade coaching women in busines...

For years, the desire has been there. Families wondering if there was a better way to care for aging parents, support adult children, and design a home life that actually worked for everyone. The demand was real, but the barriers, the financing, the zoning, the cultural conversation, kept getting in the way. That is changing. And this year, it is changing fast. In this episode, Juli shares the dat...

In this Season 3 kickoff episode of Home After 50™ , Juli Ford shares what she’s been hearing from families exploring multi-generational living and ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) as housing solutions. After taking a short break from the podcast, Juli reflects on the questions families are asking right now about financing, planning, and creating homes that support multiple generations. She also sh...

In this short episode, Juli closes out Season 2 of Home After 50™ with reflection, gratitude, and a look ahead to Season 3. After two seasons and 24 conversations about multi-generational living, the Open Nest, caring for aging parents, reinventing life and business after 50, and reimagining what “home” really means, it feels important to pause intentionally before moving into the next season of t...

In this episode of Home After 50 , Juli talks with Chris Lee, CEO and Founder of Backyard ADUs, about how Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are becoming one of the most practical solutions for multi-generational living, aging in place, and starter homes for adult children. Chris shares what families should understand before building a backyard home, including realistic costs, financing options, time...

Thinking about a multi-generational home or adding an ADU but not sure where to start? In this episode, Juli shares why the most important first step isn’t design, permits, or construction - it’s having the right family conversations . Inspired by an email from a 73-year-old listener asking for help getting started with her family’s Multi-Gen Home, Juli walks through how to begin talking about mul...

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions most people will ever make - and yet many buyers are never taught how to assess risk beyond what’s visible in a listing or walkthrough. In this episode of Home After 50 , host Juli Ford speaks with documentary filmmaker and former TV journalist George Siegal , creator of the film Built to Last: Buyer Beware . George has spent de...

In this episode, Juli Ford sits down with her dear friend and longtime collaborator Anjali Budreski for an honest, spacious conversation about grief, caregiving, and life transitions with aging parents. Anjali is a Certified Yoga Teacher and Life Coach specializing in grief, loss, and major life transitions. Since the unexpected death of her father in June 2024, followed closely by her mother’s St...

Is this really an empty nest - or are more of us living in an open nest ? In this solo episode of Home After 50 , Juli Ford reflects on life as Gen X in the sandwich generation , where adult children move in and out, aging parents need support, and the meaning of home is constantly evolving. With two adult children stepping into independence and an aging parent living at home, Juli shares honest r...

In this episode, Juli shares why the final weeks of December are a natural time to slow down, make space for family, and listen more deeply. She talks about what she’s been hearing from families exploring multi-generational living, how holiday gatherings often surface important conversations, and why families don’t need all the answers, just a calm and supportive way to begin. Juli also shares how...

If you’ve ever wondered whether a reverse mortgage is a smart option - or you’ve heard conflicting opinions from friends and neighbors - today’s episode is a must-listen. Juli is joined by Michael Pankow , Certified Senior Advisor, Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist, and national expert on reverse mortgages. He’s also a Board Member with the National Aging in Place Council, licensed in all 50 sta...

This week’s solo episode of Home After 50 is a deep exhale. If you’re tired of the “end the year strong!” push from every corner of social media - you’re not alone. Juli invites you to reimagine the end of the year through a more cyclical lens - one grounded in nature, seasons, and the real energetic rhythms of midlife. Inside the episode: ✨ Why January 1st may not be your New Year ✨ How cyclica...

This week on Home After 50 , Juli welcomes Erin DiCarlo , founder of Dovetail Companies and a nationally recognized Age-Well Expert with more than 22 years of experience supporting older adults and their families. In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, we explore why the holiday season tends to magnify family dynamics, caregiving stress, grief, and the emotional load so many women - especial...

What if caregiving wasn’t just a responsibility - but a pathway to connection, healing, and even personal growth? Today’s episode is one of the most heartfelt, vulnerable, and deeply human conversations we’ve had on Home After 50. I’m joined by Amber Chapman - visionary entrepreneur, aging-in-place specialist, founder of Nayberly , and the force behind Villy© and Mezzo© , two tech-forward solution...

Thinking about creating a multi-generational home with your family? Before you move in together, there are a few things you really need to know. In this heartfelt episode of Home After 50 , Juli sits down with her mom to talk about what it’s been like to share a home for more than a decade- from health challenges and shifting independence to the unexpected beauty of growing closer through it all....

Season 2 is coming! Juli reflects on Season 1 and previews upcoming interviews - including one with her mom - about how families can navigate change and create homes that truly support every generation.  Plus, meet the new Multi-Gen Family Toolkit and learn about the free Reverse Mortgage seminar (Nov 6, 2 PM EST). Register for the Nov 6th seminar: ReverseMortgageSeminar.net/Juli Love this convers...

In this episode of Home After 50 , Juli explores what it really means to begin again in midlife - with all the beauty, complexity, and unexpected joy that come with it. Drawing from her own life, from her children’s graduations to a full business reinvention, Juli reflects on the power of connection, friendship, and community in times of change. She also opens up about the delicate balance of cari...