Episodes

Send us a Text Message. Has the judgment, lack of understanding, or strained relationships from loved ones left you feeling isolated as a grandparent raising grandkids? You’re not alone! In this profoundly moving episode, one grandmother courageously opens up about the emotional sacrifices and harsh realities she faced when taking in her grandchildren due to their parents' substance abuse struggles. Ultimately, her love, resilience, and determination prevented her grandkids from entering the f...

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 ...

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to "Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity." I’m your host, Laura Brazan, a parent and grandparent raising two grandchildren. In this podcast, we dive deep into the lives of grandparents who find themselves parenting once again, facing challenges such as dwindling retirement savings, loneliness, and handling the trauma that their grandchildren may carry. We'll hear heartfelt stories from grandparents like Betty Wilkes and Kathy Sjostrom wh...

Send us a Text Message. Today we will talk about the heartache and unexpected challenges that come with taking on the role of primary caregivers for your grandkids, so you can rediscover the joy and purpose in this new chapter of life. That’s all coming up next, right here on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity. Stay Tuned. This is Episode 2, and today we're talking about the rollercoaster of emotions and hurdles you face when your retirement plans turn into full-tim...