086: How We Restore the American Village (Why Suburbia Is Failing Us) with Diane Alisa

In this episode of This Is How We Care, I’m joined by Diane Alisa, author of "A Love Letter to Suburbia: How to Restore the American Village", for a conversation that names what SO many families feel, but haven’t had language for.We explore how suburbia, car dependence, and zoning laws have shaped our experience of motherhood, fatherhood, childhood, community, and care itself.If you’ve ever wondered why:Parenting feels isolating
Community feels hard to access
Children no longer roam and elders live alone
The “stay-at-home vs working parent” debate feels impossible
This episode holds the answers. We talk about:Why suburbia quietly dismantled the village
(and our experience of trust and community)How car-centric design impacts family life and mental health
The loss of shared wealth, skills, and multigenerational living
Why zoning laws matter more than we think
And how neighbors—not corporations or politicians—are the key to rebuilding community To connect with Diane Alisa:Check out her website - https://dianealisa.carrd.co/Buy her book - https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=DzokccGrMt2slF5KQFCXsDMDM5wVCTuLCmYrttV9FmX Follow her on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/diane_alisaFor mentorship, coaching and strategic support as you create community in your life, work with Emily (the Revillaging Mama):Apply for the 4-Month 1:1 Mentorship program, "Revillage Your Life" - www.revillagingmama.com/offersOnline community of other "Revillagers" at The Third Space - www.revillagingmama.com/offers#thethirdspace Stay Connected:This is How We Care on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisishowwecareRevillaging Mama on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/revillagingmamaThis is How We Care on Substack -  https://thisishowwecare.substack.com/Revillaging Mama on Substack -  https://substack.com/@emilycaresSend Emily an email at [email protected]