Episode 55

January 14, 2026

Chip Conley

Could Golden Girls–Style Living Be the Future of Midlife Housing?

Could Golden Girls–Style Living Be the Future of Midlife Housing?

What if aging alone isn’t the only option?

As midlife reshapes relationships, identity, and housing, a bold question emerges: what if women chose community instead of solitude?

In this Wisdom Wednesday episode, Chip Conley, founder of Modern Elder Academy, joins Derek Gehl to explore the early-stage idea behind Golden Girls–style living, an intentional housing experiment he’s beginning in Santa Fe to address loneliness, gray divorce, and the realities of solo aging.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why more women are aging solo in midlife
  • Why social connection matters more than health hacks
  • How housing no longer fits modern midlife needs
  • What Golden Girls–style living could look like in practice

This isn’t a finished solution — it’s a timely experiment that reimagines how we live and age.

👉 Watch now and decide if community belongs in your next chapter.

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