Bridge the Gap: The Senior Living Podcast
by Bridge the Gap Network · 200 episodes
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Welcome to Bridge the Gap with hosts Lucas McCurdy and Joshua Crisp. A podcast dedicated to informing, educating and influencing the future of housing and services for older adults in senior living.
Latest episodes
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31 min
How AI Is Transforming Senior Living: Agents, Automation & ROI | Signal Ep. 3
Artificial intelligence is moving beyond experimentation and becoming part of how businesses plan, communicate, build products, and serve customers. In this special edition of The…
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25 min
The $1 Trillion Senior Housing Investment Opportunity | Kyle Gardner
What happens when unprecedented senior demographics collide with an increasingly active transactions market? In this episode of Bridge the Gap, Lucas McCurdy and Josh Crisp talk wi…
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28 min
Why Senior Housing Is Attracting New Capital | Josh & Lucas
Senior housing is entering a pivotal moment. Occupancy has recovered to more than 90% across much of the industry; new capital is increasingly looking at senior housing as an attra…
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19 min
The Hidden Opportunities in the Senior Housing Middle Market | Will Childs
Senior housing investment is entering a period of renewed activity, particularly in the middle market. In this episode of Bridge the Gap, Lucas sits down with Will Childs of Senior…
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36 min
Why Senior Housing’s Supply-Demand Gap Is Getting Bigger | Kyle Gardner
The senior housing industry is entering a defining period as the first baby boomers reach age 80 in 2026, but the industry's ability to add new supply is moving in the opposite dir…
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25 min
Who Will Do the Work? AI, Robots & Senior Living’s Future | Signal Debut Pt. 2
What happens when AI, robotics, computer vision and automation move from the technology world into senior living?In this episode of Bridge the Gap, host and guests Kyle Gardner of…
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24 min
Is Senior Living Ready for AI Technology? | Signal Debut Pt. 1
Senior living is entering an unprecedented period of demand, but operators are also facing persistent labor challenges, tight margins, and technology systems that often haven't kep…
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16 min
Why Culture Is the Competitive Advantage in Senior Living | Tana Gall
After more than three decades in senior living, Tana Gall has witnessed nearly every evolution the industry has experienced. She reflects on what has remained constant throughout h…
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15 min
How Senior Housing Is Preparing for the Next Generation of Growth | Cameron Bell
Cameron and Lucas reflect on one of the industry's largest gatherings to date, featuring record attendance, meaningful collaboration, and an inspiring keynote from Daymond John. Th…
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18 min
How to Prepare for the Senior Housing Demand Surge | Kevin Oakley
As senior housing enters one of its most significant growth periods in decades, how should operators prepare for unprecedented demand? In this episode of Bridge the Gap, hosts Luca…
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13 min
The 2026 NIC Fall Preview with Lisa McCracken
What can senior housing leaders expect from the 2026 NIC Fall conference, and what does the current industry outlook tell us about where the sector is headed? In this special fall-…
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21 min
The Importance of Building a Senior Living Legacy | John LaHood
Growing up on a family farm in rural Georgia, John LaHood never imagined he'd one day help shape both senior living communities and state policy. As CEO of Fellowship Family and a…
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22 min
How Strong Leadership Drives Exceptional Senior Living Communities | Carrie Boone
As demand for senior housing continues to outpace supply, operators are preparing for one of the biggest growth opportunities the industry has ever experienced. In this episode of…
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15 min
The Future of Senior Living Through the Eyes of Young Professionals
At the NIC Spring Conference in Nashville, Josh and Lucas sit down with two emerging leaders preparing to enter the senior living industry. Listen as these students share their pat…
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22 min
Why Senior Living M&A Is Booming Again | Bobby Guy
On this episode of Bridge the Gap, hosts Josh and Lucas sit down with Bobby Guy to unpack the massive changes happening across senior living, healthcare investing, and capital mark…
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25 min
How Bethesda Senior Living Is Solving the Middle Market Crisis | Kimberly Erickson
On this episode of Bridge the Gap, Josh and Lucas sit down with Kimberly Erickson, COO of Bethesda Senior Living, to explore the future of attainable senior housing and the role no…
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15 min
Changing the Narrative on Aging Through Podcasting | Anna Hall
What if the future of senior living isn't about healthcare—it's about purpose? This week, we welcome Anna Hall, Chief Culture and Community Officer at Front Porch Communities and h…
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22 min
Inside NIC MAP’s AI-Powered Deal Intelligence Platform | Kyle Gardner
Josh and Lucas sit down with Kyle Gardner from NIC MAP to discuss the evolution of data-driven decision-making in senior housing and the launch of NIC MAP’s new AI-powered underwri…
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21 min
Senior Living’s Labor Crisis and the Fix Operators Are Missing | Matt Strange
The senior living workforce conversation is changing fast, and operators who adapt now will have the advantage moving forward. In this episode of Bridge the Gap, Josh and Lucas sit…
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21 min
Why Is Senior Housing Entering a Historic Growth Cycle? | Aron Will
Senior housing is no longer a niche asset class; it’s become one of the most talked-about sectors in real estate and institutional investing. On this episode of Bridge the Gap, Aro…