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Helping Grandfamilies Thrive: Support for Kinship Caregivers
You’re doing the heart-work. We’re here to help you lead with love. When you step up to raise your grandchildren, you aren't just providing a roof over their heads—you are offering a sanctuary of safety.
We understand that this journey comes with complex emotions, systemic hurdles, and the need to navigate the deep impact of childhood trauma. That is why we are here. We provide the trauma-informed tools, emotional literacy resources, and community support you need to build a resilient, heali…
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"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 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? I’m Laura Brazan, and like you, I’ve wrestled with the burdens of kinship caregiving, often mistaking
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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 emotional 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 a
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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 a solid night’s rest is too much to ask. I’m Laura Br
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June 15, 2026
Parenting Teens in Kinship Care: Building Trust and Reducing Conflict
Do you ever wonder how to truly connect with a teen who’s pushing you away, when every word feels like it could spark a door-slam or an icy silence? Are you a grandparent navigating the dizzying maze of kinship care—grappling with the fear that trauma might repeat itself, and unsure how to bridge the gap as your grandchild grows into adolescence? When “I love you” turns to eye rolls and “goodnight” is answered by a closed door, it’s easy to feel like an outsider in your own home. I’m Laura Braz
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June 8, 2026
Adopting Your Grandchild: Navigating Court Hurdles and Winning
Are you a grandparent fighting to legally adopt your grandchild, drowning in red tape and wondering if the finish line will ever come? Have you sat through courtrooms hoping to be heard, worried for your grandchild’s safety, and navigating a system that seems to mistake your love for inconvenience? Do you long for the day you can finally just parent—no more last-minute visits or home inspections, no more lingering uncertainty? I’m Laura Brazan, and I know how heavy the “club sandwich” of multig
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July 14, 2026
Kinship Caregivers: Why Your Health is the Primary Infrastructure I Ep 121
In the life of a kinship CEO, the body is often the first asset to be sacrificed. We focus so much on the children’s stability that we ignore our own chronic pain, our changing health, and the complicated ways we use food to cope with the…
July 7, 2026
The Lead Shield: Why Forgiveness is a Selfish Act of Leadership I Ep 120
"Just forgive and move on." If you are a grandparent raising grandchildren, you’ve likely heard this hollow platitude a dozen times. It’s often used by people who haven't stood in the wreckage of a drug-induced trauma or a middle-of-the…
June 30, 2026
You Don’t Have To Do This: Shifting from Martyr to CEO in Kinship Care I Ep 119
I sat in my kitchen this morning, and the coffee wasn't hot enough. The dog was barking at a leaf, and my grandson was moving at a pace I can only describe as "geologic." In that moment, I wasn't just tired—I was in a mood. It was that low-le…
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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