Go To Grandma

Author, broadcaster and Grandad Peter Mansbridge is back on the show to talk about his latest book, How Canada Works. Author, journalist and Grandma Jane Corry on her new novel, Coming To Find You, as we wrap up Season 3 of Go-To Grandma.

Fitness expert Marika Pedersen on workouts we can take with us while on holidays with our grandkids. Sleep guru Alanna McGinn of Good Nite Sleep Site on how to set up a holiday sleep environment with grandkids. Take 5 With RBC looks at the upcoming significant intergenerational transfer of wealth.

Broadcaster and author Jay Ingram tells us about his new book The Future of Us, The Science of What We'll Eat, Where We'll Live, and Who We'll Be. Journalist and author Deirdre Kelly on her new book, Fashioning the Beatles, The Looks That Shook The World, and our Take 5 With RBC interview series talks about probate and why so many try to avoid it.

Dani Musse of Booking.com tells us about their travel predictions for 2024, and provides some travel profiles to look out for. Are you a Cool Cationer? CEO and Editor of Journey Woman Carolyn Ray explains what Expedition Cruising is, and why she feels it is the perfect trip for older solo women, just off a 21 day cruise herself. Take 5 With RBC looks at mythbusting information on making wills, for...

Canadian authors Angela Odusanya (Amelia's Loose Art Parts) and Robert Tinkler (8 Tiny Reindeer) share their new books for grandkids this Christmas. Real Estate broker Lisa Bednarski shares tips on filling your bank account when you sell your already empty house. Take 5 With RBC offers advice on cross border shopping during Black Friday.

Author Paul Berton discusses his new book "Misfortune & Fame" (10 Reasons Don't Want To Be Rich or Famous, with anecdotes and facts about the perils of fame and fortune. David Leonard of Doors Open Ontario tells us what's open IRL and online as Heritage Tourism takes off in Ontario, and Take 5 With RBC looks at student fraud we might want to warn our grandkids about.

Emily & Mike Morgan of The Grand Life podcast tell us about why they started the podcast and what they hope other grandparents get out of it. Avery Bright Life podcast host Lisa Thornbury talks about how grandparents can support and help a grandchild with epilepsy. The Take 5 With RBC interview revisits what it's like to transition from military to civilian life on this Remembrance Day.

Actor RH Thomson updates us on The World Remembers project, which aims to name every soldier who lost their life in World War 1, regardless of the army they fought with, and his new book, By the Ghost Light. Author Taras Grescoe and his new book The Lost Supper, a deep dive into the archaeology of food, plus Take 5 With RBC looks at the US Housing Market.

Erin Davis & Lisa Brandt talk about why they started their hugely successful podcast Gracefully & Frankly, and we dive into Erin's tattoo, and Lisa's new book, Trade Up. Plus, RBC tells us how artificial intelligence could help manage our personal finances.

Bestselling Canadian Author Terry Fallis on his new novel, A New Season. Parenting Author Ann Douglas talks about the challenges of the Empty Nest and RBC explains how to make sure your grandkids are taken care of when you are no longer here.

Rob & Caroline Thomson on their Living @ Home service to help seniors stay in their homes longer, safely. Journeywoman CEO Carolyn Ray on travel tips for mature solo women travelers, and packing tips from the professionals at Samsonite. Take 5 With RBC explores Indigenous Trusts and how they help secure the future wealth of these communities.

Cityline Expert Sarah Gunn shares her perfect Thanksgiving Tablescape the grandkids will love to help with. Dr Kerry Byrne of the Long Distance Grandparent talks about the unique challenges that working long distance grandparents face, and offers suggestions on how to keep the relationship close. The Take 5 With RBC interview features partner Rexall Drugs as we learn about the respiratory diseases...

Stewart Reynolds (better known as Brittlestar) and his mom Bette Reynolds (aka Granny Reynolds) talk about their social media success, including a video which has been viewed 600 million times. Plus Stewart's new book "Welcome to the Stupidpocalypse". Estate planning misses with RBC.

Food expert Rose Reisman tells us what the term "best before" really means when it comes to different food groups. Community hero Peter Vandyk tells us how to engage our grandkids in volunteerism, highlighting his work with Halton Women's Place. The Take 5 With RBC interview reveals a new economic outlook.

Liisa Sefton of Destination Ontario tells us all about the fantastic fall fairs and fall colours to explore with our grandchildren. Kimberley Seldon offers some advice on how to get into "Grandmillennial" decorating by using grand objects in our homes, mixed with modern. Our Take 5 With RBC interview explains why a US domiciled bank account maybe a better option instead of a US dollar bank account...

Memory Lane Home Living offers a unique home-like environment for women who experience memory loss. We talk about their philosophies and programs. Plus, Movies for Mommies has been around for 22 years, and you can take your grandkids to this safe movie experience...and it's not just kid movies. We discuss the new RBC Virtual Advice series running in October 2023.

Children's book publisher DC Canada Education Publishing talk about their Grandma & Grandpa Adventure series of books, plus how and why they support CHEO, a children's hospital in Ottawa. Kerry Hills is a patient/advocate for scleroderma and she tells what to look for and how to deal with an invisible chronic illness. Plus our Take 5 With RBC interview looks at what happens if you are incapacitate...

Host Kathy Buckworth talks about her Cunard cruise to Norway, including interviews with key personnel on why this ocean liner brand stands out; Journeywoman contributor Tanzila Khan on accessible travel and the challenges she faces; RBC on Estate Planning for young families, as part of our Take 5 With RBC interview series.

Season 3 of Go-To Grandma kicks off with an interview with therapist Alyson Schafer on grandparents who don't want to identify as grandparents. Business leader Karen Schulman Dupuis on career disruption for women 40-64 and how community partners can help. Take 5 with RBC offers financial advice for grandparents.

Laura Berg of My Smart Hands takes us through signing with our hearing grandbabies, co-founder of Mabel's Labels Julie Cole talks through the evolution of Mommy Bloggers to Granfluencers, and we review equity in US properties on our Take 5 With RBC interview.

Dr Paula Rochon of the Women's Age Lab and a discussion about gendered ageism. Grandma Phyllis Taylor, "The Prison Lady" on her book and experiences with mentoring Canadian prisoners. Take 5 With RBC takes a trip to the Family Farm.

Lori Lite of Stress Free Kids teaches us some techniques to reduce the stress of ourselves and our grandkids, no matter how young they are. Donne Davis tells us why she founded the Gaga Sisterhood where grandmas can bond and brag, and our Take 5 With RBC interview looks at retirement advice beyond the numbers.

DeeDee Moore, founder of More Than Grand, shares her Guide to Modern Grandparenting. We get a tour of the Art Gallery of Ontario and discover great programs for our grandkids. Our Take 5 With RBC interview takes a look at the RBC Community Gallery.

Tech Guru Mohit Rajhans on chatbots & a Chat GPT primer, author Katherine Johnson Martinko on her new book "Childhood Unplugged: Practical Advice to Get Kids Off Screens and Find Balance, and our Take 5 With RBC interview looks at the myths surrounding the estate executor.

Go-To Grandma celebrates the 100th episode of the show and podcast with details on how the show got to air, a peek behind the scenes at how the show gets on the air, special guests, and a book giveaway. Plus, an announcement about the show itself. And, our Take 5 With RBC interview celebrates 30 years of the RBC Future Launch Scholarship Program, focusing on Indigenous Youth.