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Helping Grandfamilies Thrive: Support for Kinship Caregivers
Hosted by Laura Brazan, The 2.7 Million Project is the dedicated digital boardroom for the millions of families navigating the complex world of relative caregiving. Our mission is to move your family from a state of crisis to a state of long-term resilience, providing the practical tools, expert insights, and community support you need to lead your home with a Warrior’s Heart.
We bring a trauma-informed lens to your everyday challenges:
Emotional Literacy: Learn to identify, understand, and respond to the complex feelings of both you and the child.
Trauma-Informed Care: Practical strategies for raising children
Family Resilience: Rebuild your family tree while safeguarding your own health during second-time parenting.
Kinship Caregiver Resources: Expert advice on legal guardianship, financial assistance, and our "Invisible CEO" framework for sanity.
Our Top 3 episodes:
"The Heart of the Movement: Essential Listening" If you are new to the 2.7 Million Project, start here. These hand-picked episodes define our mission to move kinship caregivers from 'survival mode' to intentional leadership. From the 2.7 Million Manifesto to deep dives into the 'Invisible CEO' mindset, these conversations are the foundation of our upcoming book and our shared future.
Jan. 4, 2026
TRAILER | Welcome to The 2.7 Million Project
A 60-second introduction to the new mission for grandparents and kinship caregivers moving from survival to significance. Send us a text Thank you for tuning into today's episode. It's been a journey of shared stories, insights, and invaluable advice from the heart of a community that knows the beauty and challenges of raising grandchildren. Your presence and engagement mean the world to us and to grandparents everywhere stepping up in ways they never imagined. Remember, you're not alone
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June 4, 2024
Life After Doom: A Conversation with Brian McLaren
Send us a Text Message. How has raising your grandchildren affected you not just emotionally but mentally, physically, and financially? You may not often consider the profound impact this role has on you because you spend so much time navigating the trauma your grandkids are experiencing. But you’re not alone, and there is hope. In this inspiring episode, public theologian and author Brian McLaren shares compassionate wisdom for grandparents dealing with the complexities of this journey — for
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Dec. 29, 2025
(Best of 2025) Four Skills That Correct 99% of Behaviors with Nicholeen Peck
Are you a grandparent unexpectedly thrust into the role of primary caregiver for your grandchildren? Do you feel overwhelmed by the challenges of parenting again while navigating the complexities of legal, financial, and emotional support? In the "Grandparents Raising Grandchildren" podcast, renowned parenting expert Nicholeen Peck shares powerful strategies to simplify your parenting experience and bring harmony to your household. Discover how the innovative "Teaching Self Government" approach
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July 27, 2026
Is it ADHD, Autism or Invisible Toxins? A Biological Audit for Kinship Kids
Have you ever wondered whether your grandchild’s emotional outbursts, hyperactivity, or inability to focus are really the result of past trauma—or if something deeper might be at play in their bodies? Are you overwhelmed trying to balance household expenses, legal paperwork, and your own health, all while struggling to understand why traditional therapies just aren’t working? As a grandparent raising grandchildren in today’s world, it can feel like you’re carrying an invisible load, searching fo
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July 20, 2026
The Science of Generativity- How Kinship Care Prevents Cognitive Decline
Have you ever been told that your golden years should be about rest, only to find yourself back in the world of school runs, sports practices, and sleepless nights? Are you a grandparent raising your grandchildren, wrestling with exhaustion and identity loss, while quietly wondering if you’ll ever reclaim a piece of yourself? You may be feeling the heavy weight of duty, but beneath the surface, there’s a quieter transformation happening—kinship caregiver benefits. I’m Laura, and on this episo
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July 13, 2026
Eating Disorders, Chronic Illness and the Kinship Caregiver
In this powerful episode, we dive into the deeply complex and often overlooked intersection of Eating Disorders and Kinship Caregiver Health. Grandparents raising grandchildren frequently navigate the profound impact of childhood trauma, which can manifest in children as severe disruptions to eating behaviors and emotional regulation. However, the toll isn't just felt by the youth; the immense stress of caregiving can drastically impact a grandparent's physical and mental well-being as well. Joi
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July 6, 2026
How to Forgive the Unforgivable- A Step-by-Step Guide for Kinship Caregivers
Are you a grandparent raising grandchildren, carrying the silent weight of anger, resentment, or shame from a family crisis? Have you been told to “just forgive” but found that advice hollow, leaving you alone with pain that keeps resurfacing? Does your anger feel like a protective shield—yet you secretly yearn for true relief, clearer connection, and more energy to nurture those in your care? In this space, we explore the deep, messy, and necessary journey of forgiveness for kinship caregivers—
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June 29, 2026
Managing Emotional Exhaustion and Caregiver Burnout
Are you a grandparent thrust unexpectedly into raising your grandchildren, feeling the relentless drizzle of exhaustion and caregiver burnout, even as you keep your family afloat? Do you sometimes find yourself trapped in a loop of irritation or resentment, questioning if joy is even possible on this journey? You are not alone. What if I told you that you don't have to raise your grandchildren? What if I told you that every dish in your sink and every mile you drive to school is a choice, not
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June 22, 2026
Sleep Training for Trauma-Impacted Children
Does bedtime feel less like a cozy ritual and more like crossing a battlefield filled with tears, anxiety, and wakeful shadows? Are you a grandparent tirelessly nurturing grandchildren scarred by trauma, craving not just peace at the end of the day, but real tools to foster resilience? Perhaps you recognize yourself in those moments—the digital quick fixes, the fear of changing routines, the exhaustion weighing down your resolve—wondering if traditional sleep training for trauma is the answer, o
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July 31, 2026
How to Swap Seed Oils on a Fixed Kinship Budget to Reduce Kid Inflammation
When raising a grandchild, every dollar counts, and navigating the grocery store on a fixed income is already a massive balancing act. Many kinship caregivers unknowingly purchase inexpensive vegetable and canola oils believing they are making a hea…
July 28, 2026
Is it ADHD or Inflammation? Auditing the Cellular Motherboard | Ep. 123
I have a confession to make: I’ve been buying canola oil for years. I thought I was making a healthy, budget-conscious choice for my family. But after sitting down with Dr. Jeffrey Knight, an expert in natural health and cellular healing, I real…
July 21, 2026
Kinship Caregivers: You Haven’t Been Sidelined. You’ve Been Primed I Ep 122
I'm a kinship caregiver. I stood in front of my hallway mirror this morning, tracing the lines around my eyes that weren’t there four years ago. I felt that heavy, familiar pull—the one that says, “You’re too old for this.” My knees ache from the 3:…
About the Host
Laura Brazan
CEO/Host/Kinship Care Expert
Host - Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity podcast.
Laura Brazan/ Kinship Care Expert- is the founder of The 2.7 Million Project and the voice of the Invisible CEO. After trading her own "planned retirement" for the high-stakes mission of kinship care, she now empowers grandparents to reclaim their identity as the chief executives of their family’s future. Laura provides the tactical frameworks and "Executive Soul" required to lead the next generation with resilience, intentionality, and a clear vision.
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