Listen "City vs Country, Old vs Modern - the Influence of Childhood Homes"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, lifelong friends Lucy and Lisette dive deep into how the homes and environments they grew up in have profoundly shaped who they are today, even into their 70s. As they reflect on the houses, neighbourhoods, and cities that defined their childhoods, an intimate portrait emerges of how our most formative spaces leave an indelible mark on our personalities, values, and life paths. Join these two septuagenarians as they unpack the surprising ways our living spaces become inextricably linked to our identities.Key Insights• Lucy and Lisette grew up in very different home environments - Lucy in a large, eccentric house in London, Lisette in a modern, eco-friendly home in a small town outside Amsterdam• These early childhood homes shaped their personalities and preferences as adults - Lucy gravitating towards the country and Lisette towards city living• Both see their childhood homes as having a strong influence on their adult lives and the homes they've chosen for themselves• There is a mix of nostalgia and rebellion towards their childhood homes - Lucy wanting to preserve the memories of her eccentric family home, Lisette more open to change and modernisation• The homes they grew up in have left a lasting imprint on their identities and outlook on lifeWhy You Should Listen:This conversation offers a unique window into the lifelong impact of our most formative living spaces. The homes we grow up in can create a "neurological imprint" that subtly guides our preferences and expectations for the rest of our lives. Many people either rebel against or unconsciously recreate the environments they knew as children when establishing their own homes as adults. Nostalgia for childhood homes can be a powerful force, even if those spaces were less than ideal - there's a comfort in the familiar. Whether you're nearing 70 yourself or simply curious about the profound role environment plays in shaping human identity, you'll find Lucy and Lisette's reflections insightful, relatable, and surprisingly profound. Gain a deeper appreciation for how the places we call "home" become inextricably linked to who we are.Join The Conversation How has your childhood home/s and environment/s influenced you as an adult? Do you live somewhere similar to where you grew up, or have you chosen to live somewhere, and in a style completely different? Do you feel nostalgic about the places you spent your childhood, or do you shudder at the memory of them?If you feel like sharing, tell us your personal experience in the comments. Watch/listen to our full playlist (The Year of Being 70): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzDmlsx6mhXmqlFJFZEEvaOwytbeAMFCm If you enjoyed this discussion of a universal subject, as well as the personal journeys of these old (in every sense) friends, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tap the bell icon to stay updated on new episodes of The Year of Being 70. Subscribe now and join the journey! #yearofbeing70 #lucyandlisette #podcast #mccarraherpodcast #ep40 #turning70 #being70 #childhoodhomes #familyhouse #familyhome #modernhome #oldhouses #architecture #apartment #farmhouse #grade2listed #ageingwell #oldage #wisdom #love #70yearolds #lifetransitions #babyboomers #elderly #gettingolder #gettingold #stayingyoung #thelongview #truestories #memories #storypodcast #lucylisettepodcast #theyearofbeing70podcast #lucyandlisettepodcastjourney #reflectionsonourlives #personaltransformationstories #lifechangesafter70 #lifechangesafter40 #spiritualgrowth #personalgrowth #sharedhistories #podcastabouthistory #trendspodcast #lifeafter70 #aginggracefully #personalstories #friendshipinoldage #womenspodcast #turning70 #agingjourney #podcastaboutaging #lifeafter50 #reinventionat50 #aginggracefully #lifelonglearning #womenover50 #personalgrowth #midlifetransitions #agingpodcast #wisdomat70 #personaltransformationstories...
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