Home After 50™

Juli Ford
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Home After 50™ is a podcast about redefining what it means to come home - to your space, your purpose, and yourself - in your next chapter of life. Hosted by real estate expert, wellness coach, and multigenerational living advocate Juli Ford, this show is for women 50 and up who are anything but “winding down.” Whether you’re caring for aging parents, welcoming adult kids back home, starting a business, or simply dreaming about what’s next - this podcast is your weekly permission slip to do it all with style, soul, and strategy. You’ll hear honest conversations and practical insights on: *Multigenerational living- from the personal to the practical *How to design a home that actually works for you now *Talking to your family about big transitions *Creative ways to fund your next home (or next chapter) *Reinventing your life, business, or sense of purpose after 50 *Building a new kind of wealth - emotional, relational, and generational Each episode blends storytelling with real-life strategy to help you navigate this season with confidence. Juli shares her own journey of living in a three-generation household, transitioning into a soul-aligned business, and helping other women find more freedom, connection, and beauty in their homes - and in their lives. This isn’t about downsizing your dreams. It’s about designing your expansion. If you’re: *Over 50 and feeling the pull to do things differently *Craving a more intentional way of living, working, and aging *Curious about multigenerational living or buying/selling a home for what’s next *A woman real estate agent or other entrepreneur reinventing your own business after 50 …you’ll feel right at home here. New episodes drop weekly. Make sure to follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode and follow host Juli Ford on Instagram at @itsjuliford where you can download your free Multi-Generational Living Guide to get inspired.

  1. 2D AGO

    A Little Pause, A Lot of Gratitude

    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 the podcast. This podcast is structured in seasons to allow space to breathe, recalibrate, and thoughtfully curate what comes next. And this pause is part of that rhythm. Because after 50, home isn’t just where we live.It’s who we’re becoming. In This Episode• Why Season 2 is coming to a close• What this intentional break allows space for• Topics that will continue shaping future seasons• An invitation to suggest future guests• A heartfelt thank you to this growing community Help Shape Season 3If you know someone who would be a meaningful guest on Home After 50™, Juli would love to hear from you. Email: Juli@JuliFord.com Stay Connected✨ Follow Juli on Instagram@itsjuliford That’s where she shares behind-the-scenes ideas about multi-generational living, real estate, business after 50, and designing a next chapter you truly love. ✨ Download the Free Multi-Generational Living Guidehttps://juliford.com/multi-gen Support the PodcastIf this show has resonated with you, leaving a five-star review on Apple or Spotify or commenting on YouTube helps more women find these conversations. Thank you for being here.Season 3 is coming soon.

    5 min

  2. FEB 5

    Backyard ADUs & Multi-Gen Living: What Families Need to Know About Costs, Financing & Design

    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, timelines, design considerations, and why family conversations need to happen early in the process. Whether you’re considering building an ADU for a parent, yourself, or a grown child, this episode offers a grounded look at what’s actually involved. In This Episode, We Cover:• What an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) is• Typical ADU costs in New England and what affects pricing• Financing options, including second-lien and post-build value loans• Using home sale proceeds to fund an ADU• Why family alignment matters before design begins• Accessibility and aging-in-place design features• What the ADU process looks like from idea to move-in• What to expect during backyard construction About the GuestChris Lee is the CEO and Founder of Backyard ADUs, a company designing and building custom backyard homes across Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire. His philosophy:“If I wouldn’t have my own family live in it, no one should.” Helpful LinksBackyard ADUs website: https://backyardadus.com/Find upcoming Backyard ADUs free webinars on their site, including one on March 18th where Juli will be a guest. Resources from JuliFree Multi-Gen Living Guide and The Multi-Gen Family Toolkit → juliford.com/multi-gen Follow Juli on Instagram: @itsjulifordConnect with Juli: https://juliford.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend or family member exploring multi-generational living or aging in place, and subscribe to Home After 50 for more conversations about home and life after 50.

    57 min

  3. JAN 29

    Before You Build a Multi-Gen ADU: The Family Conversations That Come First

    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 multi-generational living with clarity and care, and shares practical conversation prompts around money, privacy, and boundaries. You’ll learn: Why uncertainty is a normal starting pointHow to begin multi-generational living conversationsHow to talk about money and shared expensesHow to discuss privacy, independence, and boundariesWhat’s inside Juli’s Multi-Gen Family ToolkitResources: Visit:  juliford.com/multi-genTo access:The Free Multi-Generational Living Guide:The  Multi-Gen Family Toolkit (PDF version)Monthly Multi-Gen Coffee Chat (included with toolkit)For the Print Edition of the Toolkit, visit: https://stan.store/juliford/p/the-multigen-toolkit-print-edition Next week: Juli talks with a backyard ADU builder about the physical side of creating a multi-generational home.

    15 min

  4. JAN 22

    Smarter Home Buying & Reducing Risk with Built to Last Filmmaker George Siegal

    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 decades covering natural disasters and their aftermath, witnessing firsthand how housing decisions made years earlier can dramatically impact safety, financial stability, and recovery. While George’s film focuses heavily on hurricanes and homes in Florida, this conversation makes clear that the lessons apply anywhere. Flooding, wildfires, infrastructure failures, construction shortcuts, and insurance gaps affect homeowners across the country - often in ways buyers never anticipated. Rather than approaching the topic through fear, this episode centers on practical awareness and smarter decision-making. George shares how buyers can take a more investigative approach to home purchasing and why asking better questions before buying can significantly reduce long-term risk. In this episode, listeners will learn:Why “built to code” doesn’t always mean built to lastHow buyers can research a home and neighborhood beyond online listingsWhat to look for related to drainage, elevation, nearby development, and historical riskWhy walking a neighborhood and talking with residents can reveal critical informationWhat homeowners should understand about insurance coverage before a claim ever arisesThe role of public insurance adjusters and how they can support homeowners after lossWhy disaster recovery often takes years - financially, emotionally, and logisticallySimple preparedness steps that can improve recovery outcomes if the unexpected happensThroughout the conversation, George emphasizes that being an informed buyer doesn’t mean being alarmist - it means being curious, prepared, and proactive. A smarter home purchase begins with understanding not just what a home looks like today, but how it may perform under stress tomorrow. This episode is especially relevant for anyone considering a move, building a new home, or navigating a multi-generational housing decision. It offers grounded insights to help buyers reduce risk, make informed choices, and protect what matters most. Resources from GeorgeDownload George’s Free PDF: Questions Every Buyer Must Ask Their Builder or Sellerhttps://pro.speakerhub.com/speaker-feedback/?qr=0a8ee703-4eae-4879-9ad6-78f8c9a34f67 Rent the full length version of the Built to Last: Buyer Beware film:movetheworldfilms.gumroad.com/l/kaywco Resources from JuliFree Multi-Gen Living Guide and The Multi-Gen Family Toolkit → juliford.com/multi-gen Follow Juli on Instagram: @itsjulifordConnect with Juli: https://juliford.com/

    1 hr

  5. JAN 15

    Holding Space for Grief: Loss, Caregiving, Transitions, and Aging Parents with Anjali Budreski

    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 Stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis, Anjali has been living inside grief - allowing it to teach her, shape her work, and deepen her capacity to hold others. Together, Juli and Anjali explore what grief actually looks like in real life - not just after a loss, but while caring for aging parents, navigating uncertainty, and continuing to live and work in the midst of it all. This conversation covers: The difference between sudden grief, anticipatory grief, cascading grief, and compound lossWhy grief often shows up months (or years) after a lossHow caregiving and self-care must coexistLetting go of control and learning to live inside the “I don’t know”Simple, grounding practices for meeting grief gentlyWhy continuing bonds and legacy matter in the grieving processRethinking multigenerational living and caregiving in midlifeThis episode is for anyone navigating grief and loss, caring for aging parents, or feeling called to move more slowly and tenderly through a season of change. Resources MentionedAnjali’s favorite grief books: Can Anyone Tell Me? by Meghan Riordan JarvisConscious Grieving by Claire Bidwell SmithThe Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis Weller Connect with AnjaliWebsite: https://anjalibudreski.comUpcoming In Person Offering: Holding Space for Grief on Cape Cod📍 Yoga of Yarmouth Port🗓️ Sunday, January 25⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM More information:https://www.yogaofyarmouthport.com/ Resources from JuliFree Multi-Gen Living Guide and The Multi-Gen Family Toolkit → juliford.com/multi-gen Follow Juli on Instagram: @itsjulifordConnect with Juli: https://juliford.com/

    1h 13m

  6. JAN 8

    Empty Nest or Open Nest? Gen X & the Sandwich Generation

    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 reflections on multi-generational living, caregiving, shifting family roles, and the emotional complexity of midlife. This episode offers a grounded reframe of the traditional empty nest narrative and explores what home looks like for Gen X families today. If you’re navigating an open nest, supporting aging parents, or redefining home after 50, this conversation will resonate deeply. In This Episode, Juli Discusses: Open nest vs empty nest and why the old narrative no longer fits Gen XLife in the sandwich generationAdult children leaving, returning, and everything in betweenSupporting aging parents while building your own next chapterHow multi-generational living supports real life after 50Why this season is about expansion, not lossResources Mentioned: Free Multi-Generational Living Guide: juliford.com/multi-genThe Complete Multi-Gen Family Toolkit: juliford.com/multi-genInstagram: @itsjulifordEmail: juli@juliford.com

    18 min

  7. 2025-12-19

    Multi-Generational Living: The Support Families and Real Estate Agents Need in 2026

    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 her work is evolving in 2026 to better support multi-generational families through trusted agent connections and deeper mentorship for experienced real estate agents who want to serve this growing space with care, professionalism, and clarity. This episode is both a pause and a clear vision for what’s ahead. In This Episode, Juli Covers:Why slowing down during the holidays supports clarity and sustainabilityHow family gatherings often open the door to multi-generational living conversationsA real story of how the Multi-Gen Family Toolkit helped a family navigate boundaries, privacy, and financesWhy families don’t need to solve everything, just start the conversationHow Juli supports multi-gen families through tools, clarity calls, and agent referralsWhy multi-generational living is accelerating nationwideHow Juli plans to elevate the conversation and support both families and professionals in 2026Resources MentionedFree Multi-Generational Living Guide: https://juliford.com/multi-genComplete Multi-Gen Family Toolkit (PDF Bundle): https://juliford.com/multi-genClarity Calls with Juli: https://juliford.com/consultAgent Connector Hub (for families seeking trusted local agents): https://asstcrm.ai/f/284bc587-36e2-4894-80fd-b0102fcf6bacAgent Newsletter (for agents interested in multi-gen mentorship): https://juliford.myflodesk.com/uf7wetr81kJuli’s Home After 50™ Newsletter (year-end reflection and 2026 updates): https://juliford.com/A Note from JuliThis episode marks a short holiday pause. Home After 50™  will return in the first full week of January with new conversations focused on helping families and professionals navigate multi-generational living and life and home after 50 with clarity, compassion, and confidence.

    17 min

  8. 2025-12-09

    Reverse Mortgages Explained: The Truth About Aging in Place With More Options & Freedom

    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 states, and served 12 years in the U.S. Armed Forces. Michael and Juli dig into what a reverse mortgage actually is, who it’s best for, and the surprising ways families are leveraging home equity to age in place, plan for retirement, or create multi-generational homes that truly support their needs. They also address the biggest misconceptions and share the consumer protections that now make this one of the most secure loan products available. Whether you’re thinking ahead for yourself or helping aging parents navigate increasing costs and care needs, this episode will help you expand your options - and reduce the financial pressure so many seniors feel late in life. What they cover: • The simple explanation of what a reverse mortgage really is • Need, lifestyle, and financial planning benefits of accessing equity • Why today’s reverse mortgage protections are so different from decades ago • How to use a reverse mortgage to stay in your home longer • Solutions for multi-generational living + ADUs • Divorce scenarios and caregiver support options you may not know exist • How Social Security + Medicare eligibility factor in • When a reverse mortgage isn’t a good idea - and how to know • Michael’s personal story on why he cares so much about this work Listen now - and feel empowered to ask better questions in your own planning. Join Michael’s next FREE Reverse Mortgage Seminar on Wed. Dec 10, 2025 at 2 PM Pacific | 5 PM EST (Michael Pankow NMLS ID #220611  and Juli Ford Alhadeff NMLS ID #2728620)Register here: https://reversemortgageseminar.net/juli Stay connected:Get more info on Reverse Mortgages: juliford.com/reverseFollow Juli on Instagram @itsjulifordDownload Juli's Multi-Gen Living Guide: juliford.com/multi-genJoin the “Home After 50” newsletter for weekly inspiration + resources: juliford.com

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Home After 50™ is a podcast about redefining what it means to come home - to your space, your purpose, and yourself - in your next chapter of life. Hosted by real estate expert, wellness coach, and multigenerational living advocate Juli Ford, this show is for women 50 and up who are anything but “winding down.” Whether you’re caring for aging parents, welcoming adult kids back home, starting a business, or simply dreaming about what’s next - this podcast is your weekly permission slip to do it all with style, soul, and strategy. You’ll hear honest conversations and practical insights on: *Multigenerational living- from the personal to the practical *How to design a home that actually works for you now *Talking to your family about big transitions *Creative ways to fund your next home (or next chapter) *Reinventing your life, business, or sense of purpose after 50 *Building a new kind of wealth - emotional, relational, and generational Each episode blends storytelling with real-life strategy to help you navigate this season with confidence. Juli shares her own journey of living in a three-generation household, transitioning into a soul-aligned business, and helping other women find more freedom, connection, and beauty in their homes - and in their lives. This isn’t about downsizing your dreams. It’s about designing your expansion. If you’re: *Over 50 and feeling the pull to do things differently *Craving a more intentional way of living, working, and aging *Curious about multigenerational living or buying/selling a home for what’s next *A woman real estate agent or other entrepreneur reinventing your own business after 50 …you’ll feel right at home here. New episodes drop weekly. Make sure to follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode and follow host Juli Ford on Instagram at @itsjuliford where you can download your free Multi-Generational Living Guide to get inspired.

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  • Creator
    Juli Ford
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Juli Ford