Vietnam Uncensored: A Veteran’s Journey with Jerry Glazer – EP 222

Vietnam veteran and author Jerry Glazer joins me in this compelling episode. Jerry shares his remarkable journey from being drafted into the U.S. Army, going through grueling training, and serving in one of the most harrowing conflicts in American history. He reflects on his experiences, the challenges of military service, and the deep...

Show and Share: Teaching Life Lessons as a Cool Grandpa – EP 221

In this episode, I discuss the importance of sharing life skills with grandchildren and creative ways to teach them essential lessons. I reflect on personal experiences with my father and how small, everyday moments can provide invaluable learning opportunities for grandkids. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The power of showing and sharing...

How to Live: A Course for Grandparents – EP 220

In this episode, I welcome back to The Cool Grandpa Podcast Richard Eyre, a New York Times bestselling author and expert on family relationships, to discuss his latest project—How to Live the Second Half of Life. Richard shares his journey from parenting expert to grandparenting advocate, emphasizing the importance of being an intentional and...

Dignity In Eldercare: The Carebidet Solution – EP 219

In this episode, I sit down with John Larson from CoHealth to discuss an innovative solution for transforming elder care—The Carebidet. John shares his journey in the elder care space, the inspiration behind this groundbreaking technology, and how it aims to improve hygiene, dignity, and overall well-being for aging individuals and their...

Family Businesses & Storytelling: Why Your Story Matters – EP 218

Daniel Crandall and I discuss the significance of capturing family stories and histories in this episode. We discuss the dynamics of family businesses, the role of publishing in preserving narratives, and the importance of engaging younger generations in storytelling. Daniel shares techniques for capturing family members' stories, the impact of...

The Gift of Understanding: A Grandfather’s Role in Autism – EP 217

In this week's episode, I explore an essential and often under-discussed topic: how grandfathers can navigate the challenges and rewards of having an autistic grandchild. Key Topics Discussed: Adjusting Expectations: The emotional process of shifting expectations for a grandchild's future. Recognizing the grieving and acceptance stages. Finding...

Navigating the Complexities of Grief – EP 216

Kerri Lewis from Second Act Mastery joins me this week to talk about her journey through grief after losing her husband. We discuss the importance of addressing grief, its loneliness, and the societal expectations surrounding how one should grieve. Kerri emphasizes the role of counseling in helping individuals process their grief and the...

Film as a Bridge in Family Relationships – EP 215

Allan Shedlin joins us again for another engaging conversation. As Allan and I talked about being a grandfather, he reflected on the profound influence of his grandfather on his parenting style and the evolution of relationships between parents and their adult children. Allan shares anecdotes about his grandfather's calm demeanor and the...

The Role of Grandparents in Family Life – EP 214

Ricky Dickson, author and former CEO, is back for a dare; I say it? A second scoop, but in this case, we are talking about his experience with being a grandson and the profound impact of grandparents on personal development and family dynamics. Ricky shares his experiences growing up with both sets of grandparents nearby, highlighting their roles...

EP – 213 Navigating Fatherhood: Insights from Lendo Mutambala

In this week's episode I speak with Lendo Mutambala, founder of Super Daddy Club, about the challenges and needs of young fathers. Lendo shares his journey from Congo to Canada, his experiences as a young father, and the motivation behind creating Super Daddy Club as a resource for fathers navigating parenting and family dynamics. Our...

EP – 93 Grandparents Academy

Our conversation with Aaron Larsen Aaron Larsen stops by The Cool Grandpa Podcast to talk about his fantastic grandparents. Grandparents who not only were there to love and encourage Aaron but who also gave him needed proddings. Aaron was a young man just out of...

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EP – 92 Invest in Yourself

Our monthly one-on-one conversation Some will say that investing in yourself is selfish and can take resources away from other needed projects or activities. I however say that the coolest grandpas work hard on investing in themselves. Why? so that those cool grandpas...

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EP – 91 Adventures with Grammy

Our conversation with Carolyn Berry Carolyn Berry, from the podcast, Adventures with Grammy, joins us to discuss her experience being a grandmother AND a podcaster. We talk about her memories of learning that she would become a grandmother for the first time and what...

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EP – 90 Make Momentos

Our conversation with Michelle Booth Michelle Booth from Make Momentos is joining us to discuss how Make Momentos enables interesting and unique connections with the young children in your life. Make Momentos is a unique product and experience where you can create a...

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EP – 89 Being an Example

Our conversation with Winn Egan The one and only Winn Egan is back for another conversation with us. In this episode, Winn and I dive into his personal experience with being a grandfather. You might remember that Winn was a previous guest on the show where we...

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Ep – 88 Stop and Smell the Roses

Our monthly one-on-one conversation Stop and smell the roses. No one knows where that phrase or sentence comes from. If you know, please leave me a comment below. I like discovering the origin story of some of our popular phrases and words. I found that golfer Walter...

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EP – 87 Stories With Grandpa

Our conversation with Josiah Fogle Josiah Fogle has created children's books to help his children experience the vital lessons that John Fogle instilled in him. Josiah admired his father and was influenced by him through spending years as a family in the Philippines...

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EP – 86 Where Two Worlds Meet

Our conversation with Jerry Witkovsky and Deanna Shoss This week we are joined by two passionate individuals whose goal is to build bridges of understanding and communication between Grandparents and Grandchildren. Jerry Witkovsky and Deanna Shoss join us to discuss...

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EP – 85 Volunteering and Mentoring

Our conversation with Ben Manny Ben Manny is an engaged grandpa, AND he is an engaged volunteer. This week, I discuss how grandfathers can support their community but mainly the children and young adults in their community. We start our conversation with Ben...

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EP – 84 Priming the Pump

Our monthly one on one conversation "Welcome back, my friends to the show that never ends. We're so glad you could attend! Come inside! come inside!" - Emerson, Lake & Palmer. I am happy to have a moment with you. I enjoy these one-on-one conversations, and I hope...

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