Jul 10, 2026

The 3 Biggest Challenges Grandparents Face Today (And What the Research Says)

Grandparenting is one of life's greatest blessings—but it isn't always easy.

In this episode of The Cool Grandpa Podcast, Greg Payne explores three of the biggest challenges facing grandparents today, backed by current research and years of...

Jul 3, 2026

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,...

Jun 25, 2026

What if most of what we've been told about aging is simply wrong?

In this episode of The Cool Grandpa Podcast, I sit down with wellness expert, physical therapist, educator, and author Eileen Kopsaftis to discuss why decline is not an inevitable part of aging. Drawing on decades of experience helping people...

Jun 19, 2026

Show Notes

As grandfathers, we often focus on our grandchildren, and rightly so. But one of the most effective ways to positively influence our grandchildren may be to encourage the fathers raising them.

In this Father's Day episode, I discuss the unique role grandfathers can play in supporting sons and sons-in-law...

Jun 12, 2026

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 families reconnect, communicate, and strengthen...