Tell me more about cohousing

Lynn Morstead & Kelli Soika
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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

  1. 2D AGO

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

    Send us a message! In Episode 15, 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.

    34 min

  2. NOV 7

    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.

    38 min

  3. OCT 31

    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.

    19 min

  4. OCT 24

    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.

    19 min

  5. OCT 8

    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.

    17 min

  6. SEP 27

    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.

    50 min

  7. SEP 22

    S4 Episode 10: A visit with Heartwood Commons in Tulsa

    Send us a message! In Episode 10 Lynn Morstead and Kelli Soika visit with Suzy Sharp of Heartwood Commons in Tulsa, OK. Suzy is all moved in to her cohousing dream home and shares what it's like to be on "the other side" of the move in. Learn about the community activities, how the group stayed together through the stresses of moving, and hear about the three homes they have available for active adults 55+. If you would like to learn more about Heartwood Commons, visit their website or give Suzy a call at 918-519-5298. Heartwood Commons Tulsa: https://www.heartwoodcommonstulsa.com/

    26 min

  8. AUG 30

    S4 Episode 9: Construction update (Spoiler: we have pendant lights!)

    Send us a message! In Episode 9 Lynn Morstead and Kelli Soika tour the Common House at CoHousing Houston. In the cool air of the community's geothermal heat exchange HVAC system, they take a look at the finishings being installed in the kitchen, dining area, and mail room.

    11 min
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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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  • Creator
    Lynn Morstead & Kelli Soika
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    199
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Tell me more about cohousing
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