The Power of Family: with Terry Willis EP – 269

The Power of Family: with Terry Willis EP – 269

Episode Summary What happens when families stop talking? In this heartfelt conversation, I welcome fellow grandfather and family advocate Terry Willis, founder of The Power of Family. Terry shares the deeply personal experience that inspired his mission to help...
Hope for Estranged Grandfathers and Families EP – 268

Hope for Estranged Grandfathers and Families EP – 268

Episode Summary Family estrangement is one of the most painful experiences a grandfather can face. Whether it involves an adult son, daughter, or grandchildren, the separation often leaves unanswered questions, lingering hurt, and a deep desire for reconciliation. In...
Popsicles, Campfires, and Lifelong Memories EP – 267

Popsicles, Campfires, and Lifelong Memories EP – 267

Show Notes What do grandchildren really remember about summer? It’s usually not the expensive vacations. It’s the popsicles melting on the porch. Fishing lines tangled in weeds. Late-night ice cream runs. Campfire stories. Helping Grandpa wash the car....
Revisiting Ep. 207 Documenting Our Veterans’ Stories EP -266

Revisiting Ep. 207 Documenting Our Veterans’ Stories EP -266

Show Notes: This Memorial Day weekend, we’re bringing back one of the most meaningful conversations ever shared on the Cool Grandpa Podcast: my interview with veteran storyteller and oral historian Bob Abbott. Bob has spent decades preserving the stories of...
Encouraging Entrepreneurial Grandchildren EP – 265

Encouraging Entrepreneurial Grandchildren EP – 265

Show Notes In this episode of The Cool Grandpa Podcast, I explore how grandfathers can help nurture entrepreneurial thinking in their grandchildren, not simply to create businesses, but to help develop resilience, creativity, initiative, leadership, and purpose....
Honor the Mothers of Your Grandchildren EP – 264

Honor the Mothers of Your Grandchildren EP – 264

Show Notes In this personal or solo episode of The Cool Grandpa Podcast, I reflect on the important role grandfathers play in strengthening family relationships by honoring and supporting their grandchildren’s mothers. Whether they are daughters or...