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 – 212 Parental Mental Health and How We Can Help

DeeDee Moore from More Than Grand joins me this week to talk about the challenges facing parents and what grandparents can do to be a resource to young parents. We delve into the critical topic of parental well-being, highlighting the mental health challenges parents face today, particularly in light of recent advisories from the Surgeon General....

EP – 211 Connecting Generations Through Muzzleloading

Ethan Yazel from I Love Muzzleloading joins me to discuss how the sport and hobby of muzzleloading have created a unique bond between multiple generations of his family. Ethan shares his deep family connection to muzzleloading and explores the rich histories of his grandfathers, Joseph Barnes and Harold Yazel. We discuss the history of...

EP – 210 Tips To Find Peace This Holiday Season

This week is our final one-on-one conversation for 2024 about being a cool grandpa. In this conversation, I share valuable insights and tips for grandparents navigating the holiday season. I emphasize the importance of flexibility, adjusting expectations, and focusing on the quality of time spent with family. I discuss how grandparents support...

EP – 209 The Sweet Journey of Ricky Dickson

Cool Grandpa Ricky Dickson is joining me to discuss his experience as the CEO of Blue Bell Ice Cream and being a father and a very cool grandpa. Recently, Ricky published his book, One Scoop At A Time, which is an excellent book about his time at Blue Bell, from writing a marketing paper for a school project to becoming CEO and guiding Blue Bell...

EP – 208 Daddying: More Than Just Fatherhood

Allan Shedlin from DADvocacy Consulting Group (DCG) joins this week's conversation. We get to know Allan and his experience as both a father and grandfather. Allan also shares his work as a principal at an elementary school in New York City and as an advocate for education and now for Daddys everywhere. We discuss his philosophy on education, the...

EP – 207 Documenting Our Veteran’s Stories

Bob Abate is on a mission to listen to and capture the stories of WW II veterans from New York City and the surrounding area. We discuss Bob's memories of being a small boy when World War II ended and the celebrations that were going on around him that he didn't understand at the time but grew to appreciate as he grew older. Bob and I also talk...
EP – 136 Father’s Day 2023

EP – 136 Father’s Day 2023

Our Monthly One-on-One In this month's conversation, I talk about Father's Day. I think that, for the most part, dads and grandfathers have most of the material things they want or need. Despite what retailers bombard us within the lead-up to Father's Day, I think...

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EP – 135 The Call to Adventure

EP – 135 The Call to Adventure

Our conversation with Tina Sibley Everyone needs to have a goal—something to work towards or work through. Tina Sibley joins us today to talk about how we can infuse a spirit of adventure into our personal and professional lives. You will enjoy how Tina planned and...

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EP – 134 Supporting a Grandchild Through Trying Times

EP – 134 Supporting a Grandchild Through Trying Times

Our conversation with Joe Cochran Joe Cochran joins us to discuss his experience supporting his grandson and his family through a very trying time. We learn about Joe, his pediatric dentist background and his life in Oregon raising three wonderful daughters. Recently...

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EP – 133 Five Tips for Planning a Fun Visit

Our monthly one-on-one conversation This month's one-on-one conversation is about how to make in-person visits fun and stress-free. Like most things in life, communication and planning are the keystones to making sure everyone is on the same page when it comes to when...

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EP – 132 Adaptation

EP – 132 Adaptation

Our conversation with Jan Lipes Jan Lipes is a cool grandpa. Forty years ago, Jan was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). As an Emergency Room doctor, Jan was faced with a number of constraints AND opportunities in his professional and personal life. I first...

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EP – 131 Grandpas United

Our conversation with Jim Isenberg and Frank Williams Frank Williams and Jim Isenberg are on a mission to get grandpas active at home and especially in their communities. Grandpas United was founded in 2018 to provide multigenerational mentors and leadership to youth...

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EP – 130 Permission to be Creative

Our conversation with Frank Pomata A friend of the show, Frank Pomata, joins us to discuss how grandfathers can release their creative spirits with projects and play with their grandchildren. Frank and I enjoy catching up and talking about how Frank started creating...

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EP – 129 You Need a Nemesis

Our monthly one-on-one conversation This month, I want to talk to you about the need for a nemesis in your life. I am not talking about a person here. That kind of nemesis is different from what I want to discuss. The nemesis I am talking about here is that obstacle...

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EP – 128 Milestone to Manhood

Our conversation with Steven Arms Steven Arms joins the Cool Grandpa Podcast to discuss the importance of having a rite of passage for young men. Steven and I have the opportunity to discuss the concept and need for a rite of passage for young men and women. While we...

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EP – 127 Staying active with BRD Sport

Our conversation with Nina Bard Nina Bard from BRD Sport joins us to discuss how having the proper compression brace can keep athletes and seniors active and participating in life. We had a great conversation about how NAFTA adversely affected her husband's business...

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