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.
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Sep 28, 2026 · 36:23
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…
Sep 21, 2026 · 24:32
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…
Sep 14, 2026 · 23:38
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…
Sep 7, 2026 · 16:24
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…
Aug 31, 2026 · 15:13
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.…
Aug 24, 2026 · 18:15
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…
Aug 17, 2026 · 12:53
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…
Aug 10, 2026 · 21:19
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…
Aug 3, 2026 · 22:11
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…
Jul 27, 2026 · 14:48
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…
Jul 20, 2026 · 21:41
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…
Jul 13, 2026 · 25:23
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…
Jul 6, 2026 · 14:46
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…
Jun 29, 2026 · 21:52
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…
Jun 22, 2026 · 20:54
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…
Jun 15, 2026 · 20:47
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 ,…
Jun 8, 2026 · 13:23
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 conversation…
Jun 1, 2026 · 18:02
On this episode of Bridge the Gap, hosts Josh and Lucas sit down with Brandon Logsdon to discuss how technology, AI, and operational alignment are shaping the future of senior…
May 25, 2026 · 21:06
This week on Bridge the Gap , Josh and Lucas sit down with Michael Bowden and Shae Portnoy of LTC REIT to explore how the company is redefining senior housing investment. Moving…
May 18, 2026 · 16:35
On this episode of Bridge the Gap , Justin Ladd of Arrow Senior Living shares his journey from a young nursing home trainee to a senior living leader shaping culture, growth, and…
May 11, 2026 · 21:55
On this episode of Bridge the Gap , Josh and Lucas sit down with Nancy Swanger of the Granger Cobb Institute for Business of Aging at Washington State University. Nancy shares…
May 4, 2026 · 26:02
The senior living industry is on the brink of massive transformation—but are operators truly prepared? In this episode of Bridge the Gap , hosts Josh and Lucas sit down with…
Apr 27, 2026 · 24:45
On this episode of Bridge the Gap , Josh and Lucas sit down with Ryan Spalding of Gibson Insurance to unpack one of the most overlooked, but critical, components of senior living…
Apr 20, 2026 · 19:01
On this episode of Bridge the Gap , Josh and Lucas sit down with Andrew Gall, Director of Customer Growth at Nobi, to explore how technology is transforming senior living. Andrew…
Apr 13, 2026 · 23:12
What does the future of senior living really look like? In this episode of Bridge the Gap , Andrew Smith, VP of Operations and Innovation at HumanGood, shares a bold vision:…
Apr 6, 2026 · 17:27
Senior living design is evolving rapidly, and architects like Rocky Berg are helping shape what the future looks like. In this episode of Bridge the Gap, Josh and Lucas sit down…
Mar 30, 2026 · 20:33
What if senior living felt like home, not just looked like it? In this episode of Bridge the Gap , Josh and Lucas sit down with George Kutnerian of Wellpointe Inc. to explore…
Mar 23, 2026 · 26:52
SHOWNOTES: Senior housing has officially moved beyond recovery and into its next growth phase, and the data proves it. In this episode of Bridge the Gap , hosts Josh Crisp and…
Mar 16, 2026 · 18:50
What does disciplined growth look like in today’s senior housing market? In this episode of Bridge the Gap , Todd Marsh, CEO of Triple Crown Senior Living, shares how his team is…
Mar 9, 2026 · 24:33
The senior living referral system is at an inflection point, and Greg Mason of SilverAssist believes it’s time for a fundamental shift. In this episode of Bridge the Gap , Greg…
Mar 2, 2026 · 20:46
How do you scale a senior living organization without losing the heart behind your mission? This week, Tim Bryant of StoryPoint Group discusses their 1440 philosophy, a daily…
Feb 23, 2026 · 20:08
In this episode of Bridge the Gap, Jim Kovac joins the show to give an exclusive look at this year’s Senior Living 100 Conference, where they’ll tackle why the industry must…
Feb 16, 2026 · 20:02
The senior living industry is at a pivotal turning point, and this episode of Bridge the Gap captures exactly why. Josh and Lucas sit down with returning guest Traci…
Feb 9, 2026 · 17:42
The NIC Spring Conference is heading to Nashville, Tennessee, and this episode of Bridge the Gap offers a deep dive into what you can expect on the conference floor. Josh and…
Feb 2, 2026 · 21:45
In this episode of Bridge the Gap, Keri Moore of 828id goes on a deep dive into how life plan communities (CCRCs) are adapting to today’s market realities. With new senior living…
Jan 26, 2026 · 22:27
Artificial intelligence is everywhere—but most leaders still aren’t sure how to use it effectively. In this episode of Bridge the Gap , we sit down with Tiffany Karlin and Nate…
Jan 19, 2026 · 14:28
As senior living enters a new era of growth, workforce challenges are quickly becoming the industry’s biggest bottleneck. Recorded live from the LeadingAge National Show in…
Jan 12, 2026 · 18:29
Employee retention remains one of the most pressing challenges in senior living, but according to The Queen of Retention , Cara Silletto, the problem isn’t that “nobody wants to…
Jan 5, 2026 · 18:57
In this episode, Josh and Lucas sit down with returning guest Arick Morton , CEO of NIC MAP Arick shares key takeaways from his conference session, including the widening…
Dec 29, 2025 · 20:27
In this special Christmas episode closing out Season 8 of Bridge the Gap , Josh and Lucas reflect on eight years of conversations that have helped shape the senior living…
Dec 22, 2025 · 12:08
In this episode of Bridge the Gap , Josh and Lucas sit down with Ashley Luchsinger of Aline at the LeadingAge conference in Boston to explore how AI and CRM innovation are…
Dec 15, 2025 · 23:39
This week on Bridge the Gap, Josh and Lucas sit down with Traci Bild, Chief Visionary Officer at Bild & Co . Traci shares actionable insights on how senior living operators can…
Dec 8, 2025 · 18:06
In this episode of Bridge the Gap , we sit down with returning guest and industry leader Heather Tussing, President of The Aspenwood Company, to explore what it takes to build…
Dec 1, 2025 · 18:26
This week, Josh and Lucas sit down with Lina Ren , an emerging leader in senior living whose journey into the industry has moved at remarkable speed. Lina shares how her graduate…
Nov 24, 2025 · 18:54
In this episode of Bridge the Gap , Josh and Lucas sit down with Jessica Wesley, Head of Vayyar Care North America, to explore how technology is transforming senior living. She…
Nov 17, 2025 · 13:19
In this episode, we sit down with Josh Studzinski , Chief Growth Officer at CarePredict , to explore how data-driven technology and AI are reshaping the senior living industry.…
Nov 10, 2025 · 25:21
This week, we welcome back returning guest David Schless, President of ASHA, to preview the 2026 ASHA Annual Meeting, taking place January 26–28 at the Arizona Biltmore in…
Nov 3, 2025 · 21:11
In this episode of Bridge the Gap, BTG Ambassador and FSLA Board Member Damon Thomas , Senior VP of Operations at Providence Senior Living , joins the show. Damon shares…
Oct 27, 2025 · 19:36
This week, we’re sitting down with Kelly Arduino and Brandon Christopherson of Wipfli , a leading accounting and consulting firm, to discuss growth strategies and the latest…
Oct 20, 2025 · 16:01
Senior housing is evolving, and data is leading the way. In this episode, Arick Morton and Kyle Gardner of NIC MAP Vision join the show to unpack the most pressing trends shaping…
Oct 13, 2025 · 17:39
Finding the right senior living community can be overwhelming for families and challenging for operators. In this episode of Bridge the Gap, returning guest David Hopkins , owner…
Oct 6, 2025 · 22:34
In this episode of Bridge the Gap, Bryce Robinson , Regional Vice President at Agewell Solvere Living, comes to the table to explore the critical role regional leaders play in…
Sep 30, 2025 · 18:00
In this episode of Bridge the Gap, Josh and Lucas welcome Jaime Ojeda of Eldermark, and Shawn Lane of LivTech for a conversation about the evolving role of technology in senior…
Sep 22, 2025 · 18:54
From hospice nurse to Chief Nursing Officer, Erin Shadbolt , CEO of Ascension Living, discusses the importance of helping families understand the benefits of moving into senior…
Sep 15, 2025 · 24:48
George Netscher , Founder and CEO of SafelyYou, dives into the launch of SafelyYou Halo™ , the all-in-one AI operational platform that’s transforming care in Assisted Living and…
Sep 8, 2025 · 15:12
Tune in to catch returning guest, Evan Friedkin , of Roobrik by Aline, to explore how integrated technology is transforming the way senior living communities connect with…
Sep 1, 2025 · 11:29
Collaboration inspires innovation, and when operators like Matt Rezkalla , Managing Director at Agemark Senior Living, join industry leaders at the NHI Symposium, there are…
Aug 25, 2025 · 21:29
With decades of experience in senior living, Greg Roderick , CEO of Frontier Senior Living, joins the show to discuss the industry’s comeback from COVID-19 and the future…
Aug 18, 2025 · 16:56
The NIC Fall Conference is headed to Austin, Texas, and Amy Peters , VP of Conferences, Meetings & Events, is here to share insights, session details, and an agenda preview.…
Aug 11, 2025 · 24:01
Returning guest, Chief Operating Officer of NIC MAP, Kyle Gardner , shares details from NIC MAP’s 2Q report and what they mean for the future of senior living. Hear takes from…
Aug 4, 2025 · 13:01
How does hospitality affect every interaction we have with residents? Tune in to hear Frederick Zarrilli , President and CEO of Senior Living Hospitality , give us the answer.…
Jul 28, 2025 · 16:48
Join Robb Chapin , Co-Founder of Channel Marker Advisors , as he joins the show to give us a play-by-play breakdown of senior living. Hear incredible insights from an industry…
Jul 21, 2025 · 19:23
Jimmy Justice , Chief Operating Officer of William James Group, joined the show to share insights on their growth in secondary markets, employee retention strategies, and what…
Jul 14, 2025 · 10:12
What can Toy Story teach us about senior living? Find out on this episode of Bridge the Gap with Matthew Luhn , a former Pixar and Simpsons Story Artist who helped create the…
Jul 7, 2025 · 19:21
We are unpacking how REITs support senior living operators, plus hear insider details into the recent proxy fight with an activist investor straight from Eric Mendelsohn , CEO of…
Jun 30, 2025 · 22:23
With a rich history in the industry, Deana Wilson , Director of Marketing and Sales at Westminster Village Terra Haute, shares insights on sales for lifeplan communities,…
Jun 23, 2025 · 18:32
Join Josh and Lucas as they sit down with Ryan Fischer, President and CEO of Fischer Health Care Consulting . Dive into a conversation about the future of senior living, the…
Jun 16, 2025 · 15:36
Listen as Kevin Colley , Head of at Sales Bridge Senior Living, sits down to discuss where we’ve gone wrong in sales, and how new technology is giving senior living a chance to…
Jun 9, 2025 · 30:46
Sage addresses operational opportunities to modernize senior care. Raj Mehra , CEO and Co-founder of Sage, in partnership with Michael Pittore , Co-CEO of Agemark Senior Living,…
Jun 2, 2025 · 12:59
From the 2025 Aline Innovation Summit, Del Reed , VP of Sales at Oxford Senior Living, discusses how Oxford is using new programs to receive crucial data to stay on top of lead…
May 26, 2025 · 17:20
From a social worker to trusted industry advisory, Suzy Koenig , CEO of SAK Management Services, discusses her journey as an administrator and then owner. With a knack for…
May 19, 2025 · 14:52
How can a community make sure their residents are cared for, families are communicated with, and team members aren’t burnt out? Tune in as Bryant McCann of Sage shares how their…
May 12, 2025 · 21:24
“Survive until 2025” embodied the essence of a challenging period and the hope for brighter days ahead. Now that 2025 has arrived, Arick Morton , CEO of NIC MAP, shares insights…
May 5, 2025 · 21:18
Technology is transforming the senior living industry, but how is it impacting caregivers, residents, and families? In this episode of Bridge The Gap, Dave Blanchard ,…
Apr 28, 2025 · 18:56
While at the 2025 Aline Innovation Summit, Josh and Lucas sat down with new CEO of Aline, Brandon Logsdon , to discuss the direction of Aline , and how they’re moving towards a…
Apr 21, 2025 · 20:53
How do you market your brand to your team members? Sara McVey , CEO of Sequoia Living, says it’s all about the culture you create. Listen as she breaks down how operators can…
Apr 14, 2025 · 21:58
Consolidating essential care tech into one, optimized ecosystem is how Mike Wang , former Green Beret and cardiothoracic nurse, and Founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Inspiren…
Apr 7, 2025 · 12:57
What if we changed the way we thought about H.R.? For Paul Jarvis , EVP of Sales & Marketing, Procare HR , it’s his job to answer this question. Tune in as he shares Procare HR’s…
Mar 31, 2025 · 19:34
Building a dream team to help navigate distressed assets in the seniors housing industry is what Tony Yousif , Co-founder of Senior Living Advisors, is leading. Tony highlights…
Mar 24, 2025 · 23:19
Communication, coaching, and life lessons, Jesse Marinko , CEO and Founder of Phoenix Senior Living and Partners Development Group. He shares why an alignment of partners,…
Mar 17, 2025 · 20:59
Data and insights shed light on the power of technology in value-based care. Satish Movva , Founder and CEO of CarePredict joins Josh and Lucas to discuss how CarePredict’s data…
Mar 10, 2025 · 29:24
Pioneering female seniors housing leader and proud mother of two Green Berets, Kathryn Burton Gray , Founding Partner at Seniors Capital, shares insights into the history of…
Mar 3, 2025 · 20:48
Repositions, labor challenges, and interest rate updates from Aron Will , Vice President and Co-Head of National Senior Housing at CBRE Capital Markets . Don’t miss this…
Feb 24, 2025 · 22:24
A recap of 2024 discussing occupancy and absorption rates, the impact from a new Administration, and economic factors such as interest rates and construction costs affecting the…
Feb 17, 2025 · 16:09
Hearing loss is one key reason aging adults face social isolation. Anne Girard , Director of Sales and Marketing at Hamilton CapTel , shares details on the importance of…
Feb 10, 2025 · 15:02
When the resident journey meets data, operators gain insights from prospects during the sales cycle. Erin Hayes , President of Aline and Evan Friedkin , Head of Business…
Feb 3, 2025 · 11:54
Entrepreneur and promoter of the industry, Matt Reiners , Chief Growth Officer at Parasol Alliance, shares leadership tips, how to simplify technology adoption, a vision for…
Jan 27, 2025 · 21:30
Fortune 500 event planner turns senior living activities professional. Courtney Russell , Lifestyle Program Director at LiveWell Group, shares why programming is the backbone of…
Jan 20, 2025 · 11:58
In this episode of Bridge the Gap, recorded at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting in Nashville, Scott Code , Vice President, Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) at…
Jan 13, 2025 · 18:14
Hear how updated credentialing is helping senior living communities mitigate risk for team members and residents from Charles Mann , Founder and CSO at Accushield . Listen as…
Jan 6, 2025 · 17:12
Industry legend, Jack York , Chief Story Teller at Talegate, shares his life’s motto, passion for telling resident’s stories, and his new venture. Hear how the tech entrepreneur…
Dec 30, 2024 · 29:10
It’s a Season 7 recap with BTG founders Josh Crisp , Lucas McCurdy and executive producer Sara Mitchell . They break down tips for new individuals entering the industry, the hot…
Dec 23, 2024 · 16:48
Coming out of a development drought, the industry has an optimistic outlook. Plus, what is the changing demographic and capital market structure for the forecast of seniors…
Dec 16, 2024 · 18:27
A next-gen senior living operations platform that combines data and insights for caregivers is key to improve community operations. Lindsey Daugherty , BTG Ambassador and Head of…
Dec 9, 2024 · 29:45
What does the new presidential administration mean for the seniors housing industry? David Schless , President of ASHA , discusses how members can join advocacy efforts, plus a…
Dec 2, 2024 · 16:18
Benchmarks, KPIs and labor management data are crucial for operators to improve HR related challenges for hiring and retaining great employees. Paul Jarvis , Head of Sales and…
Nov 25, 2024 · 21:57
What does it take to lead a thriving 300+ resident community? Find out as Nate Weyand , Executive Director of Querencia Barton Creek, to discuss recruitment challenges, fostering…
Nov 18, 2024 · 21:09
As an Alzheimer’s gene carrier, taking the fight to the disease is personal for Greg Mason , CEO of SilverAssist , who completed a 444-mile charity cycling fundraiser to spread…
Nov 11, 2024 · 11:35
Veteran advocate Shari Penner , National Marketing Program Manager of Heroes with Hearing Loss and Hamilton CapTel , discusses the importance of understanding and addressing the…
Nov 4, 2024 · 16:34
Increase funnel, attract qualified labor market, and streamline the recruitment process. Corey Fein , Senior Market Specialist at Hireology, shares insights and tips for…
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