Meg Bogdan and Richard Getler | Co-Housing
- Meg Bogdan is a solo parent who transitioned from a high-powered New York City career to Village Hill co-housing in Northampton, Massachusetts.
- Richard Gatler, a retiree who, along with his wife, found solace and connection in Rocky Hill co-housing.
Podcast
Overview
In a world where individualism often takes centre stage, a growing number of people are seeking a different way of life—one that emphasizes community, shared values, and meaningful connections. Co-housing, an intentional and communal approach to living, has been gaining traction as an alternative lifestyle choice. Inspired by the words of Malcolm X, who once said, “When I is replaced with us, even illness becomes wellness,” this discussion delves into the world of co-housing and the shift from “I” to “we.” Join us on this exploration of co-housing, a lifestyle that challenges the status quo and offers an intriguing perspective on the power of community in our modern world.
[02:21] – About Meg Bogdan and Richard Getler
- Meg Bogdan is a solo parent who transitioned from a high-powered New York City career to Village Hill co-housing in Northampton, Massachusetts.
- Richard Gatler, a retiree who, along with his wife, found solace and connection in Rocky Hill co-housing.
[20:39] – How does your outside world view the concept of co-housing?
- A lot of people feel that it would be too confining for them.
- They fear that it will impact their individuality.
- But people always enjoy visiting us as we have a guest room in the common house.
[26:56] – What are some things that you struggle with that you’re hoping to remedy?
- People with generational wealth and power have become more isolated.
- They are, to an extent, envious of the community-oriented people.
- Most of the co-housing is white upper-class and not diverse, which was a struggle.
[32:30] – Is co-housing for everybody or not?
- It depends on the kind of lifestyle a person wants.
- You have to develop skills of adaptability and compromise.
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Meg Bogdan: LinkedIn
Richard Getler: LinkedIn
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- Meg Bogdan is a solo parent who transitioned from a high-powered New York City career to Village Hill co-housing in Northampton, Massachusetts.
- Richard Gatler, a retiree who, along with his wife, found solace and connection in Rocky Hill co-housing.
