Embracing AI: A Grandparent’s Guide with George Pillari EP -281

No Adult Left Behind: How Grandparents Can Use AI to Connect With Grandchildren What if one of the best ways to become a cooler, more connected grandparent was to learn something new alongside your grandchildren? On this episode of The Cool Grandpa Podcast, I enjoy a great conversation with George Pillari, author of No Adult Left Behind: AI Is...

From Fixing to Connecting with Mike Elliott EP – 280

Show Notes Learn how grandfathers can move beyond fixing and providing to build deeper relationships through presence, connection, listening, and intentionality with Mike Elliott. A Question for Every Grandpa Think about the people who matter most to you. If your grandchildren were asked years from now, "How did Grandpa make you feel when you...

Stop Fixing, Start Facilitating: The Secret to Being a Great Grandpa: With Perry Solomon EP – 279

What if one of the most important things a grandfather can do for his grandchildren is stop telling them what to do? On this episode of The Cool Grandpa Podcast, I sit down with Perry Solomon, author of Grandpa Day, to talk about intentional grandfathering, following children's interests, building grit, and helping grandchildren become confident,...

The Bridge to Your Grandchildren: Neil Taft on Building Family Relationships EP – 278

The Bridge to Your Grandchildren: Why the Path Runs Through Their Parents What if the best way to build a stronger relationship with your grandchildren is to start with their parents? Neil Taft returns to The Cool Grandpa Podcast to talk about his new book, The Bridge to Your Grandchildren: What Their Parents Want You to Know. Neil is a longtime...

Grandfathers Raising Young Women: Building Confidence, Resilience & Character EP – 277

What if one of the most important things you can give your granddaughter isn't advice, money, or even wisdom? What if it's simply becoming the person she knows she can call when life gets hard? In this episode of The Cool Grandpa Podcast, I explore the unique role grandfathers can play in helping their granddaughters become confident, capable,...

When the Door Is Closed, Go Through the Window: With “LT” Lu EP 276

Shownotes What do you do when the door is closed? Do you keep pushing against it? Walk away? Or look for another way in? For LT Lu, the answer is simple: When the door is closed, go in through the window. On this episode of The Cool Grandpa Podcast, I talk with LT Lu, author of In Through the Window: On Forging Your Own Path to Success, about...

When Dad Isn’t There: How Grandfathers Can Help Raise Good Men EP 275

When Dad Isn't There: How Grandfathers Can Help Raise Good Men When a father isn't actively involved in a boy's life, many grandfathers wonder what role they should play. Should they step in? How much influence is appropriate? How can they support their grandson without replacing his father or unintentionally undermining his mother? In this...

Best Of: The Legacy We Leave Behind | with Sylvia Liu EP – 274

Show Notes Can grandparents influence our lives even if we never really knew them? Author and former environmental attorney Sylvia Liu believes the answer is yes. In this fascinating conversation, Sylvia shares the remarkable stories of her two grandfathers, both generals in Nationalist China whose lives intersected with some of the most pivotal...

The 3 Biggest Challenges Grandparents Face Today EP – 273

Grandparenting is one of life's greatest blessings—but it isn't always easy. In this episode of The Cool Grandpa Podcast, I explore three of the biggest challenges facing grandparents today, backed by current research and years of conversations with grandparents across the country. You'll discover why family estrangement has become one of the...

America’s First Grandfathers EP – 272

Show Notes: As a six-year-old boy in Louisville, Kentucky, I celebrated America's Bicentennial in 1976 with parades, flags, and neighborhood celebrations. Fifty years later, that little boy is now a grandfather himself, reflecting on what it means to leave a lasting legacy. In this special Independence Day episode, we look at a side of America's...
EP – 192 Your Life Is About Other People

EP – 192 Your Life Is About Other People

Jim Padilla from Gain The Edge joins us this week to talk about his experience as a grandfather. This is a fantastic conversation as we learn about Jim's past and how he grew up with less-than-stellar male role models. We dive right in and learn about Jim's background...

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EP – 191 Baby Making Genius

EP – 191 Baby Making Genius

Dr. Karen Stillman joins the conversation this week to discuss how she helps women worldwide work through fertility issues. We learn about Karen's passion for taking a holistic approach to the challenges women face when addressing issues around fertility. Dr. Karen...

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EP – 190 Growing Memories and Relationships

EP – 190 Growing Memories and Relationships

This week's guest, Craig McManus from McPlants, is on the show to discuss gardening and landscaping and how these activities can build lasting memories. Craig starts our discussion by sharing his experience as a professional gardener and operating one of the best...

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EP – 188 The First Grandfather Cracker Barrel

EP – 188 The First Grandfather Cracker Barrel

This week's episode is a round table or cracker barrel discussion for The Cool Grandpa Podcast. The term cracker barrel comes from when, primarily, men would gather in a country store and eat saltine crackers out of a wooden barrel while talking about the weather,...

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EP – 187 Doing Busy Right with Larry Tribble

EP – 187 Doing Busy Right with Larry Tribble

Larry Tribble, PhD, joins us this week to discuss how busy professionals can be productive in managing their professional and personal lives. Larry and I start our discussion by defining what a typical knowledge worker experiences concerning minimum direction and...

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EP – 186 Understanding and Addressing Teen Loneliness

EP – 186 Understanding and Addressing Teen Loneliness

Dr. Gene Beresin, MD, MA, from The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds, joins us to discuss the increase in loneliness among today's teenagers. We start by discussing the Surgeon General's report on loneliness, the causes and effects of loneliness in teenagers, and...

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EP – 185 4 Tips To Elevate Your Relationships Today

EP – 185 4 Tips To Elevate Your Relationships Today

This week, we have another chance to have a one-on-one conversation. In this week's episode, I share four tips you can implement immediately to enhance your relationship with your grandchildren. Our first tip is to help our grandchildren learn to give and receive...

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EP – 184 Using Nature To Help Heal Others

EP – 184 Using Nature To Help Heal Others

This week’s guest is Adrienne Davis. Adrienne is a Health & Wellness Coach, helping adults and children overcome physical and mental health challenges by eating more plants and spending time outdoors. She’s a plant-based wife and momma with 3 sons and a dog....

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EP – 183 Learning about Legacy Coalition

EP – 183 Learning about Legacy Coalition

This week, I am proud to have John Coulombe from Legacy Coalition on the podcast to discuss his work as a multi-generational ministry leader. We will dive into John's background and how he has worked with youth and seniors to build bridges of understanding between...

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