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Tell me more about cohousing

Hosted by Lynn Morstead & Kelli Soika

Episodes

203

Latest episode

Jun 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

Our members Lynn Morstead & Kelli Soika get together weekly to chat about cohousing topics. They reflect on a broad range of questions, observations, challenges and successes related to their forming cohousing community and the world around them. They are newbies to the podcasting world, refining their craft each week. Come along for the ride! They're fun and look forward to your comments. Lynn & Kelli For more information on CoHousing Houston go to www.cohousinghouston.com

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June 2, 2026Episode 2020 min

S4 Episode 20 - Hello! Connecting construction to a live community

Send us a message!In Episode 20, Kelli Soika and Lynn Morstead catch up on the progress CoHousing Houston has made in the last few months (hint: it's been busy!) and what the next stage will bring.

February 27, 2026Episode 1932 min

S4 Episode 19 - Living in cohousing at all stages of life

Send us a message!In Episode 19, Rebecca Averill (one of our newest members) joins Kelli Soika and Lynn Morstead to explore the many ways that a cohousing community is architected, socially and physically, to support our lives at any stage. Between them they cover a wide range different stages of life they are experiencing today, from toddlers to teens, to empty nesting, to retirement. Listen in to learn more and hear how this might be something for you too!CoHousing Houston is Texas' first multigenerational cohousing community based on the values of connection and sustainability.  Curious about Houston? Check out our website at www.cohousinghouston.com. Let us know if you have any comments or ideas by emailing us at info@cohousinghouston.com.

February 13, 2026Episode 1823 min

S4 Episode 18 - 2026 Update - What is going on in Houston!?

Send us a message!In Episode 18, Kelli Soika and Lynn Morstead catch everyone up on what's going on at the site and with the community in early 2026. CoHousing Houston is Texas' first multigenerational cohousing community based on the values of connection and sustainability.  Curious about Houston? Check out our website at www.cohousinghouston.com. Let us know if you have any comments or ideas by emailing us at info@cohousinghouston.com.

December 18, 2025Episode 1724 min

S4 Episode 17 - What is GRIT in Cohousing?

Send us a message!In Episode 17, Kelli Soika and Lynn Morstead explore how the work by Angela Duckworth on GRIT applies to their experience in building a new cohousing community. Listen in to hear about their journey and where these characteristics have been observed and how they have helped.CoHousing Houston is Texas' first multigenerational cohousing community based on the values of connection and sustainability.  Curious about Houston? Check out our website at www.cohousinghouston.com. Let us know if you have any comments or ideas by emailing us at info@cohousinghouston.com.

November 14, 2025Episode 1634 min

S4 Episode 16: Chuck Durrett on founding the cohousing movement and where he thinks it could go next

Send us a message!In Episode 16, Kelli Soika visits with Charles Durrett, one of the founders of the cohousing movement in the United States. He has written a new book, Neuro-Inclusive Community Design: Lessons from Sólheimar Ecovillage. In this episode they talk about what successful community design looks like when it starts with the premise of neuro-inclusivity. Chuck shares insights about how individuals and families can bring projects like this together in the United States.Chuck's book is on sale now and available from major booksellers or through The Cohousing Company. You can read reviews here.In addition, here is the link to information about Sólheimar and a video that Chuck references in the interview. CoHousing Houston is Texas' first multigenerational cohousing community based on the values of connection and sustainability.  Curious about Houston? Check out our website at www.cohousinghouston.com. Let us know if you have any comments or ideas by emailing us at info@cohousinghouston.com.

November 7, 2025Episode 1538 min

S4 Episode 15: Founders Series, CoHousing Houston's Very Own Tom & Lynn!

Send us a message!In Episode 14, Kelli Soika chats with two of CoHousing Houston's founders, Tom King and Lynn Morstead about the very earliest days of their community. Like all good cohousing tales, there's a longing for community, some serendipity, lots of work, all wrapped up in a bunch of friendship. Curious about Houston? Check out our website at www.cohousinghouston.com. Let us know if you have any comments or ideas by emailing us at info@cohousinghouston.com.

October 31, 2025Episode 1418 min

S4 Episode 14: Founders Series, Sunnyside Village Cohousing in Marysville, Washington

Send us a message!In Episode 14 Lynn Morstead and Kelli Soika chat with Jennie Lindberg and Norm Frampton from the forming community of Sunnyside Village Cohousing in Marysville, Washington. Listen in to hear more about their "cottage" community!For more information or to get in touch with Jennie and Norm, please visit www.sunnysidevillagecohousing.com or you can send an email to info@sunnysidevillagecohousing.com.Curious about Houston? Check out our website at www.cohousinghouston.com. Let us know if you have any comments or ideas by emailing us at info@cohousinghouston.com.

October 24, 2025Episode 1319 min

S4 Episode 13: What it means to be the founder of a cohousing community

Send us a message!In Episode 13 Lynn Morstead and Kelli Soika talk about what it means to be a Founder of a cohousing community. They share what this means to them individually and announce the plans to interview some other members and communities about their founding stories.For more information about CoHousing Houston, please check out our website at www.cohousinghouston.com. Let us know if you have any comments or ideas by emailing us at info@cohousinghouston.com.

October 8, 2025Episode 1217 min

S4 Episode 12: How do you stay motivated and energized?

Send us a message!In Episode 12 Lynn Morstead and Kelli Soika answer the questions that so many people ask us "How do you keep going after all this time?" This project has been longer than any of us anticipated. If you're wondering this about us, or working on a longer project and needing some inspiration, listen in to hear what they are doing to stay focused, motivated and energized!For more information about CoHousing Houston, please check out our website at www.cohousinghouston.com. Let us know if you have any comments or ideas by emailing us at info@cohousinghouston.com.

September 27, 2025Episode 1149 min

S4 Episode 11: Growing up in cohousing

Send us a message!In Episode 11 Lynn Morstead interviews Kalila Zunes-Wolfe about her experiences living in two different cohousing communities from the age of one through leaving for college. Kalila shares memories of favorite activities, encountering different parenting styles, inviting friends over, launching a cohousing newspaper, Olympics and more. Tune in to learn more.For more information about CoHousing Houston, please check out our website at www.cohousinghouston.com. Let us know if you have any comments or ideas by emailing us at info@cohousinghouston.com.

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