You didn’t plan on this chapter, yet here you are—the steady heartbeat and the invisible CEO of a family that needs you now more than ever. The road of kinship care is often steep and marked by silence, but you are not walking it alone; you have found a boardroom designed specifically for your resilience.
About the show
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity is the digital sanctuary for the 2.7 million families navigating the complex, often overwhelming world of kinship care. Hosted by Laura Brazan, this podcast exists to move you from the reactive chaos of a family crisis to a place of proactive family leadership. We operate through a trauma-informed lens, recognizing that while your situation may be unexpected, your capacity to lead your home with a “Warrior’s Heart” is immense.
Our episodes move beyond superficial advice. We tackle the real-world obstacles you face daily, whether you are fighting through the red tape of legal adoption, trying to bring hesitant partners or family members to the caregiving table, or searching for ways to inject softness and sanctuary into a home scarred by trauma. Through 100+ episodes featuring experts in child psychology and systems management, we provide the tools you need to build a future for your grandchildren while preserving your own sanity and well-being.
What you'll discover
- Practical frameworks for behavior, such as the 5 C’s approach to balancing compassion with necessary structure.
- Actionable strategies to advocate within the school system when facing complex IEPs or 504 plan requirements.
- How to foster emotional literacy in your home by teaching your grandchildren—and yourself—to master the art of co-regulation during moments of high anxiety.
- Guidance on managing the "invisible" load, including how to audit your daily routines to reclaim precious moments for your own rest.
- Techniques for breaking cycles of silence and shame, including step-by-step paths to forgiveness when dealing with complicated family histories.
- Insights into the physical and financial realities of caregiving, such as managing your own health while shouldering the stress of chronic illness.
Who this podcast is for
This podcast is for the grandparent who has suddenly traded retirement plans for parent-teacher conferences and playground duty. It is for the aunt, uncle, or older sibling who has stepped into a parental role when the unthinkable happened. Whether you are currently in the thick of a crisis, feeling the weight of emotional burnout, or looking for long-term strategies to mend generational trauma, this is your village. If you feel like your needs are invisible compared to the needs of the children you raise, this space is dedicated to recognizing your value and restoring your strength.
Meet the host
Laura Brazan is a grandmother raising two grandchildren and a passionate advocate for kinship caregivers. Recognizing the systemic gaps and emotional toll faced by families stepping in to raise the next generation, Laura created The 2.7 Million Project as a digital boardroom where caregivers can access the high-level insights and community support they were previously missing. She combines a deep, trauma-informed understanding of family dynamics with a commitment to empowering you to lead your household with confidence and clarity.
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You don't have to carry the weight alone. Join our community of warriors today. Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform, and visit our website to download the "Invisible CEO" toolkit and find the support you deserve. Let’s turn the tide of your family’s story together.