Bridge the Gap: The Senior Living Podcast

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 a

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

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 Cri

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 op

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

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 h

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 th

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 Daymon

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,

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 spe

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 Fam

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 e

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

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 ca

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 t

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 Communi

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-powere

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

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 th

How Nobi Is Transforming Fall Prevention in Senior Living | Roeland Pelgrims & Stijn Verrept

This week on Bridge the Gap we sit down with the Roeland Pelgrims and Stijn Verrept of Nobi to discuss how technology is reshaping the future of senior living. The conver