In this episode of The Longevity Lounge, hosts Ben and Caylee explore the heartbeat of true longevity: family. They’re joined by Ben’s wife, Kim, to talk about what 25 years of marriage and raising eight kids has taught them about community, resilience, and finding balance in the chaos. From managing never-ending schedules to creating space for connection, the conversation dives deep into what it really takes to build a home that supports lasting well-being. Kim also shares her passion project, @mama_canbuildit—a DIY channel where she empowers women to pick up power tools and build confidently—and gives a peek into her journey toward becoming a marriage and family therapist (because raising eight kids apparently wasn’t enough!).
This episode is a celebration of womanhood, motherhood, partnership, and the kind of strength that doesn’t shout but shapes generations. You’re going to love Kim as much as we do.
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Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to The Longevity Lounge
00:06 The Importance of Family in Community
00:13 Meet Kim: Ben's Wife and DIY Expert
00:54 The Role of Family in Longevity
03:02 Kim and Ben's Love Story
05:18 Parenting a Large Family
09:00 Balancing Structure and Freedom in Parenting
15:02 Letting Kids Make Mistakes
20:36 Kim's Journey to Becoming a Therapist
25:25 Generational Growth and Seasons of Life
26:29 Understanding Life's Cycles
26:52 Building a DIY Community
28:16 Empowering Women Through DIY
30:20 Balancing Family and Projects
34:50 The Reality of Managing It All
46:26 The Importance of Family
