It's A Grand Life

It's A Grand Life

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

Episodes

May 15, 2025 22 mins

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.

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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. 

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April 17, 2025 15 mins

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. 

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April 3, 2025 23 mins

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.

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https://youtu.be/Zqd3gTAPfTg


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March 20, 2025 32 mins

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

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March 6, 2025 33 mins

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

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February 20, 2025 23 mins

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


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February 6, 2025 22 mins

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

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January 23, 2025 23 mins

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

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January 9, 2025 30 mins

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

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December 26, 2024 21 mins

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


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December 12, 2024 29 mins

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

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November 28, 2024 26 mins

Keith Lowhorne is working harder than ever.
And he couldn't be happier.
He comes back to IAGL to discuss the latest on what he's doing to assist Grand Families in Alabama.

Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/qv58-SrWKrk

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November 14, 2024 25 mins

There are ways to detect Fentanyl use.
Donna Turtle of Fentanyl Fathers explains in this IAGL Interview with Craig Nash.

Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/ZzD-WOel8_I

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October 31, 2024 41 mins

Not wanting to waste his pain was the main reason Craig Nash launched It's a Grand Life.
It's also why Greg Swan launched Fentanyl Fathers. Listen to him discuss in this IAGL Interview.

Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/ZplvblkQtek

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October 17, 2024 35 mins

What is the latest in Kinship Care Assistance?
Char from Generations United joins Craig Nash to discuss in this IAGL episode.

Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/Esa1z9SZSu0

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October 3, 2024 19 mins

In some ways, a marriage without forgiveness is dysfunctional.
But you need to start by making sure you forgive yourself.
Beverly Thomas explains in this IAGL Interview with Craig Nash.

Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/sZCdKD_4jN0

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September 19, 2024 45 mins

God can have a great sense of humor sometimes.
Beverly V. Thomas found that out first-hand when she married the same man twice.
She has learned so much thru the process and shares her knowledge in this IAGL Interview with Craig Nash.

Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/fpimQw5KnH4

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September 5, 2024 42 mins

Keith Lowhorne knew he was being compelled to do more.
He had no idea it would lead to this.
Listen to him explain how "Grandparents as Parents" is changing lives in Alabama in this interview with Craig Nash.

Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/Si0kkCZOLnM

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August 22, 2024 25 mins

Poverty can hit quickly.
The simple fact is many people are 1 missed paycheck away from it.
Cyndi Pettit of Neighborhood House joins Craig Nash to explain how they're helping do what they can to keep people from falling into poverty in this IAGL Episode. 
Neighborhood House started with 8 churches in 1968 and has grown to something much larger today.

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