It's A Grand Life
Kids & Family Podcasts
You thought you were empty nesters.Then you became a Grand Family.
Don't worry, you're not alone.
Craig Nash is experiencing this right now and wants to share his journey with others.
Millions of Grandparents around the world are now raising their Grandchildren. There are a variety of reasons why this happens, but often times people are unprepared for the challenges.
We're here to help.
This podcast will give you tips and real life stories on how to navigate kinship care and maximize it to it's fullest.
We'll have experts on this podcast to offer the best advice possible and highlight all of the resources available to help.
We're thrilled to be bringing you this impactful content. Enjoy!
#grandfamilypodcast
#kinshipcarepodcast
#grandparentspodcast
Location:
United States
Genres:
Kids & Family Podcasts
Description:
You thought you were empty nesters.Then you became a Grand Family. Don't worry, you're not alone. Craig Nash is experiencing this right now and wants to share his journey with others. Millions of Grandparents around the world are now raising their Grandchildren. There are a variety of reasons why this happens, but often times people are unprepared for the challenges. We're here to help. This podcast will give you tips and real life stories on how to navigate kinship care and maximize it to it's fullest. We'll have experts on this podcast to offer the best advice possible and highlight all of the resources available to help. We're thrilled to be bringing you this impactful content. Enjoy! #grandfamilypodcast #kinshipcarepodcast #grandparentspodcast
Language:
English
Contact:
2488305242
Episodes
Laura Brazan's Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Podcast
9/4/2025
Laura Brazan was in much the same situation as Craig Nash.
She didn't want to waste her pain.
Listen to her explain her motivations for launching a podcast in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.
Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/yG6plHtnBCs
https://www.grandparents-raising-grandchildren.org/
https://www.itsagrandlife.com
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#laurabrazan
#grandparentsraisinggrandchildren
#grandparentsasparents
Duration:00:33:22
Being Aware of Financial Scams
8/21/2025
Millions of dollars are scammed from Seniors every year.
Craig Nash is joined by an FBI Special agent to learn how to best detect these scammers in this IAGL interview.
Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/5WsZIjR8j0o
https://www.ic3.gov/
https://www.facebook.com/itsagrandlife/
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#cryptocurrencyscams
Duration:00:40:05
How To Detect Crypto Scams
8/7/2025
Millions in Crypto Currency are scammed from Seniors every year.
Craig Nash is joined by an FBI Special agent to learn how to best detect these scammers in this IAGL interview.
Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/2Wto5KaHeaA
https://www.pricelessdreams.org/
https://www.facebook.com/itsagrandlife/
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#cryptocurrencyscams
Duration:00:25:35
Special Needs Assistance
7/24/2025
Erika Johnson has felt a calling for helping those with special needs her entire life.
Listen to her explain how she's manifesting that in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.
Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/3U8ae8rRbpw
https://www.lendahandhealaheartinc.org/
https://www.facebook.com/itsagrandlife/
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#erikajohnson
#lendahandhealaheart
Duration:00:21:53
Financial Planning Advice For Grand Families
7/10/2025
You thought you had your retirement mapped out financially.
Then a Grand Family intervened and changed the course of everything.
Listen to Sandra Adams of the Center for Financial Planning explain how Grand Families can adjust financially in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.
Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/v5z_6zOu100
https://www.centerfinplan.com/
https://www.facebook.com/itsagrandlife/
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#sandraadams
#centerfinancialplanning
Duration:00:26:05
Priceless Assistance
6/26/2025
Whatever your goal is, it's Pamela Price's goal to help you get there.
She has left no stone unturned in her mission with Priceless Dreams.
She discusses with Craig Nash in this IAGL interview.
Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/-ARNxGtAS_4
https://www.pricelessdreams.org/
https://www.facebook.com/itsagrandlife/
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#pricelessdreams
#pamelaprice
Duration:00:31:16
Assisting A Partner
6/12/2025
Suzette Brown has done much for many.
It was now her turn to receive assistance.
Listen to her explain how It's A Grand Life was able to help her in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.
Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/8L3106UwXOA
https://www.eachoneteachonetogether.org/
https://www.facebook.com/itsagrandlife/
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#suzettebrown
#eachoneteachone
Duration:00:10:53
Homelessness Assistance Update From Kimber Bishop Yanke
5/29/2025
At one point Oakland County was one of the wealthiest in the country.
Now homelessness has become a major issue.
Kimber Bishop-Yanke joins Craig Nash to discuss what's being done and challenges ahead in this IAGL interview.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#homeless
#homelessness
#poverty
#kimberbishopyanke
#homelesshelp
#homelessawareness
#povertyreduction
#inflationnews
#inflation
Duration:00:23:48
Unique Approach To Combat Bullying
5/15/2025
Bullying continues to be a major challenge for kids.
Kimber Bishop Yanke has advice on a unique approach to take to combat it.
She joins Craig Nash and special guest Grace to discuss in this IAGL interview.
Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/Xrqhu1sCIq4
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#homeless
#homelessness
#poverty
#kimberbishopyanke
#bullying
Duration:00:22:46
Fresh Outlook on Foster Care
5/1/2025
Foster Care provides an opportunity for both the parents and the child to get a fresh start.
Treatment Foster Care has a unique approach that can help both sides.
Colleen Madsen and Leah Thomas join Craig Nash to discuss in this IAGL interview.
Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/trNZv5XtH2A
https://www.tfcoregon.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#fostercare
#colleenmadsen
#leahthomas
#fostercareassistance
Duration:00:27:23
Assisting a Grand Family
4/17/2025
It's our mission with It's A Grand Life to help Grand Families in need.
We are thrilled to help Christina McLendon from the Detroit area who is raising her 2-year-old grandson.
In this podcast, Craig and Christina discuss the joys and challenges of raising a grandchild as a grandparent while supporting the parent who is addicted to drugs.
She joins Craig Nash to discuss in this IAGL interview.
Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/Sp4skGW0h6A
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#grandfund
#drugaddiction
Duration:00:15:37
The Low Down From Alabama
4/3/2025
Keith Lowhorne is continuing to assist families in Alabama.
He comes back to IAGL to discuss the latest on what he's doing to assist Grand Families in Alabama.
Watch video version here
https://youtu.be/Zqd3gTAPfTg
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#alabamagrandparentsraisinggrandchildren
#keithlawhorne
#grandparentsraisinggrandchildren
#grandparentsasparents
Duration:00:23:34
Opportunity Knocking
3/20/2025
Lisa Johanon lost her job and thought a door was closed.
Until a life changing opportunity came with Central Detroit Christian.
Listen to her explain in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.
Watch the video version here
https://youtu.be/GL9C1pKY9Po
https://www.centraldetroitchristian.org
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584
#centraldetroitchristian
#grandfamilies
#LisaJohanon
#grandparentsraisinggrandchildren
#grandfamiliessupport
Duration:00:32:41
Teaming Up For Grand Families
3/6/2025
It takes a village when it comes to Grandparents raising Grandchildren.
With that in mind, Grandparents Parenting Again was formed.
Listen to the team explain their mission in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.
Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/Swy9SkRMv7Y
https://www.grandparentspak.org
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#OraWilliams
#grandparentsraisinggrandchildren
#GrandparentsParentingAgain
#GrandparentsRasingGrandchildrenDetroit
Duration:00:33:10
Feeding The Mission
2/20/2025
Every great charity needs other businesses to help back their effort.
Celebrity Catering has become a perfect partner for It's A Grand Life.
Listen to Matt Jenkins explain in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.
Watch the video version here:
https://youtu.be/_ZCuLS-jlq8
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#mattjenkins
#grandparentsraisinggrandchildren
#celebritycatering
#detroitcaterer
Duration:00:23:49
One Day At A Time
2/6/2025
Karen Parker has the simplest, yet most effective message for Grands:
Just take it one day at a time.
Listen to her explain in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.
Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/QjutOpW2nc8
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#domenicmorelli
#grandparentsraisinggrandchildren
#grandparentsasparents
Duration:00:22:07
Helping House
1/23/2025
Human Trafficking continues to be a huge issue in our society and sometimes is the cause of why a Grand Family is formed.
Deb Ellinger is on a mission to offer assistance to those affected, but the key to success is effort on their part as well.
Listen to her explain in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.
Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/ebfDY_jQM3U
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#debellinger
#grandparentsraisinggrandchildren
#grandparentsasparents
#ellishouse
Duration:00:23:14
Ramping Up Support
1/9/2025
Domenic Morelli felt the calling to utilize his skills to the best of his abilities.
That has led him to building ramps for those in need.
Listen to him explain in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.
Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/32Oze558MaI
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#domenicmorelli
#grandparentsraisinggrandchildren
#grandparentsasparents
Duration:00:30:57
What A Small World
12/26/2024
There wasn't a dry eye at the recent WDIV recording promoting It's A Grand Life.
One of the hosts, April Lockett, was raised by her grandparents and was immediately drawn to the IAGL cause when learning about it.
She shares her story in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.
Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/SdcIJyB8rtY
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#domenicmorelli
#grandparentsraisinggrandchildren
#grandparentsasparents
Duration:00:21:43
Kinship Care Navigator
12/12/2024
Ali Caliendo started with a small goal to help people locally.
It has now grown to where she's offering advice on kinship care to folks around the country.
Listen to her explain in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.
Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/eJ1yBDBTCdI
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#alabamagrandparentsraisinggrandchildren
#alicaliendo
#grandparentsraisinggrandchildren
#grandparentsasparents
Duration:00:29:26