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

December 11, 2025 24 mins

IAGL teamed with OLHSA to help some people recently.
Listen to Craig Nash and Lisa Grodsky explain.

Watch the video version here

https://youtu.be/zFzOhwEjZz8

https://www.itsagrandlife.com

#grandfamily 
#grandfamilypodcast 
#OLHSA
#lisagrodsky
#grandparentsraisinggrandchildren

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Domenic Morelli and Greg Long offer an update from Faith Works in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.

Watch the video version here.

https://youtu.be/apWLoz_rZfE

https://www.itsagrandlife.com

#grandfamily 
#grandfamilypodcast 
#greglong
#domenicmorelli
#faithworks
#grandparentsraisinggrandchildren

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November 13, 2025 24 mins

IAGL teamed with OLHSA to help some people recently.
Listen to Craig Nash and Lisa Grodsky explain.

Watch the video version here.

https://youtu.be/0pIbEqjVpUs


https://www.itsagrandlife.com

#grandfamily 
#grandfamilypodcast 
#OLHSA
#lisagrodsky
#grandparentsraisinggrandchildren

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October 30, 2025 31 mins

Brad Hoffman shares his real-life Grand Family story in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.

Watch the video version here.

https://youtu.be/w1jACqjMxeM

https://www.itsagrandlife.com

#grandfamily 
#grandfamilypodcast 
#bradhoffman
#grandparentsraisinggrandchildren

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October 16, 2025 34 mins

Life has a funny way of working out sometimes.
Listen to Kristin Orphan explain her unexpected path in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.

Watch the video version here.

https://youtu.be/FsMcPENqOf4

https://finallyhome.net/
https://www.itsagrandlife.com

#grandfamily 
#grandfamilypodcast 
#kristinorphan
#grandparentsraisinggrandchildren
#finallyhome

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Jennifer Kaufman has first-hand experience raising a grandchild on Autism.
She's paying forward everything she has learned.
She explains in this IAGL Interview with Craig Nash.

Watch the video version here

https://youtu.be/NqAVmC2U_pk

https://www.facebook.com/itsagrandlife/
https://grandparentingonthespectrum.com/

#grandparents 
#grandparentsraisingautisticchildren
#jenniferkaufman

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September 18, 2025 27 mins

After filling all the basic needs in a Grand Family, sometimes it's tough to have enough money for the fun things too.
Craig Nash interviews Stephanie Pogue and Brian Summerville in this IAGL episode to see how they're filling that void.

Watch the video version here.

https://youtu.be/ajjykDh-LA4

https://www.itsagrandlife.com

#grandfamily 
#grandfamilypodcast 
#stlouisgrandparentsraisinggrandchi...

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Laura Brazan was in much the same situation as Craig Nash.
She didn't want to waste her pain.
Listen to her explain her motivations for launching a podcast in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.

Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/yG6plHtnBCs


https://www.grandparents-raising-grandchildren.org/
https://www.itsagrandlife.com

#grandfamily 
#grandfamilypodcast 
#laurabrazan
#gran...

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August 21, 2025 40 mins

Millions of dollars are scammed from Seniors every year.
Craig Nash is joined by an FBI Special agent to learn how to best detect these scammers in this IAGL interview. 

Watch the video version here.

https://youtu.be/5WsZIjR8j0o

https://www.ic3.gov/
https://www.facebook.com/itsagrandlife/

#grandfamily 
#grandfamilypodcast 
#cryptocurrencyscams

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August 7, 2025 25 mins

Millions in Crypto Currency are scammed from Seniors every year.
Craig Nash is joined by an FBI Special agent to learn how to best detect these scammers in this IAGL interview. 

Watch the video version here.

https://youtu.be/2Wto5KaHeaA

https://www.pricelessdreams.org/
https://www.facebook.com/itsagrandlife/

#grandfamily 
#grandfamilypodcast 
#cryptocurrencyscams

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July 24, 2025 21 mins

Erika Johnson has felt a calling for helping those with special needs her entire life.
Listen to her explain how she's manifesting that in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash. 

Watch the video version here.

https://youtu.be/3U8ae8rRbpw


https://www.lendahandhealaheartinc.org/


https://www.facebook.com/itsagrandlife/

#grandfamily 
#grandfamilypodcast 
#erikajohnson
#lendahandhealaheart

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You thought you had your retirement mapped out financially.
Then a Grand Family intervened and changed the course of everything. 
Listen to Sandra Adams of the Center for Financial Planning explain how Grand Families can adjust financially in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash. 

Watch the video version here.

https://youtu.be/v5z_6zOu100


https://www.centerfinplan.com/
https://www.facebook.com/itsagrandlife/

#...

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June 26, 2025 31 mins

Whatever your goal is, it's Pamela Price's goal to help you get there.
She has left no stone unturned in her mission with Priceless Dreams.
She discusses with Craig Nash in this IAGL interview. 

Watch the video version here.

https://youtu.be/-ARNxGtAS_4


https://www.pricelessdreams.org/
https://www.facebook.com/itsagrandlife/

#grandfamily 
#grandfamilypodcast 
#pricelessdreams
#pamelapric...

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June 12, 2025 10 mins

Suzette Brown has done much for many.
It was now her turn to receive assistance.
Listen to her explain how It's A Grand Life was able to help her in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash. 

Watch the video version here.

https://youtu.be/8L3106UwXOA

https://www.eachoneteachonetogether.org/
https://www.facebook.com/itsagrandlife/

#grandfamily 
#grandfamilypodcast 
#suzettebrown
#eachoneteacho...

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At one point Oakland County was one of the wealthiest in the country.
Now homelessness has become a major issue. 
Kimber Bishop-Yanke joins Craig Nash to discuss what's being done and challenges ahead in this IAGL interview. 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584

#grandfamily 
#grandfamilypodcast 
#homeless 
#homelessness 
#poverty 
#kimberbishopyanke
#homelesshelp

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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.

https://youtu.be/Xrqhu1sCIq4


https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584

#grandfamily 
#grandfamilypodcast 
#homeless 
#homelessness 
#poverty 
#kimberbi...

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May 1, 2025 27 mins

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. 

Watch the video version here.

https://youtu.be/trNZv5XtH2A

https://www.guidance-center.org/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584

#grandfamily 
...

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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. 

Watch the video ve...

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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.

Watch video version here 

https://youtu.be/Zqd3gTAPfTg


https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584

#grandfamily 
#grandfamilypodcast 
#alabamagrandparentsraisinggrandchildren
#keithlawhorne
#grandparentsraisinggrandchildren 
#gran...

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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

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584

#centraldetroitchristian
#grandfamilies
#LisaJohanon

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