Ryan Armbrustmacher

It's A Grand Life

Kids EN ↓ 131 episodes

You thought you were empty nesters. Then you became a Grand Family. Don't worry, you're not alone. Craig Nash is experiencing this right now and wants to share his journey with others. Millions of Grandparents around the world are now raising their Grandchildren. There are a variety of reasons why this happens, but often times people are unprepared for the challenges. We're here to help. This podcast will give you tips and real life stories on how to navigate kinship care and maximize it to it's fullest. We'll have experts on this podcast to offer the best advice possible and highlight all of...

Author

Ryan Armbrustmacher

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Kids

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www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Special Needs Assistance 24.07.2025

Erika Johnson has felt a calling for helping those with special needs her entire life. Listen to her explain how she's manifesting that in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.  Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/3U8ae8rRbpw https://www.lendahandhealaheartinc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/itsagrandlife/ #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast  #erikajohnson #lendahandhealaheart Support...

Financial Planning Advice For Grand Families 10.07.2025

You thought you had your retirement mapped out financially. Then a Grand Family intervened and changed the course of everything.  Listen to Sandra Adams of the Center for Financial Planning explain how Grand Families can adjust financially in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.  Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/v5z_6zOu100 https://www.centerfinplan.com/ https://www.facebook.com/its...

Priceless Assistance 26.06.2025

Whatever your goal is, it's Pamela Price's goal to help you get there. She has left no stone unturned in her mission with Priceless Dreams. She discusses with Craig Nash in this IAGL interview.  Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/-ARNxGtAS_4 https://www.pricelessdreams.org/ https://www.facebook.com/itsagrandlife/ #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast  #pricelessdreams #pamelapri...

Assisting A Partner 12.06.2025

Suzette Brown has done much for many. It was now her turn to receive assistance. Listen to her explain how It's A Grand Life was able to help her in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.  Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/8L3106UwXOA https://www.eachoneteachonetogether.org/ https://www.facebook.com/itsagrandlife/ #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast  #suzettebrown #eachoneteachone S...

Homelessness Assistance Update From Kimber Bishop Yanke 29.05.2025

At one point Oakland County was one of the wealthiest in the country. Now homelessness has become a major issue.  Kimber Bishop-Yanke joins Craig Nash to discuss what's being done and challenges ahead in this IAGL interview.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast  #homeless  #homelessness  #poverty  #kimberbishopyanke #homelesshelp #homelessawarene...

Unique Approach To Combat Bullying 15.05.2025

Bullying continues to be a major challenge for kids. Kimber Bishop Yanke has advice on a unique approach to take to combat it. She joins Craig Nash and special guest Grace to discuss in this IAGL interview.  Watch the video version her e. https://youtu.be/Xrqhu1sCIq4 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast  #homeless  #homelessness  #poverty  #kimberbisho...

Fresh Outlook on Foster Care 01.05.2025

Foster Care provides an opportunity for both the parents and the child to get a fresh start.  Treatment Foster Care has a unique approach that can help both sides.  Colleen Madsen and Leah Thomas join Craig Nash to discuss in this IAGL interview.  Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/trNZv5XtH2A https://www.guidance-center.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfami...

Assisting a Grand Family 17.04.2025

It's our mission with It's A Grand Life to help Grand Families in need.  We are thrilled to help Christina McLendon from the Detroit area who is raising her 2-year-old grandson.  In this podcast, Craig and Christina discuss the joys and challenges of raising a grandchild as a grandparent while supporting the parent who is addicted to drugs.  She joins Craig Nash to discuss in this IAGL i...

The Low Down From Alabama 03.04.2025

Keith Lowhorne is continuing to assist families in Alabama. He comes back to IAGL to discuss the latest on what he's doing to assist Grand Families in Alabama. Watch video version here   https://youtu.be/Zqd3gTAPfTg https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast  #alabamagrandparentsraisinggrandchildren #keithlawhorne #grandparentsraisinggrandchildren  #gra...

Opportunity Knocking 20.03.2025

Lisa Johanon lost her job and thought a door was closed.  Until a life changing opportunity came with Central Detroit Christian. Listen to her explain in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash. Watch the video version here   https://youtu.be/GL9C1pKY9Po https://www.centraldetroitchristian.org https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #centraldetroitchristian #grandfamilies #LisaJohanon #grandp...

Teaming Up For Grand Families 06.03.2025

It takes a village when it comes to Grandparents raising Grandchildren.  With that in mind, Grandparents Parenting Again was formed. Listen to the team explain their mission in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/Swy9SkRMv7Y https://www.grandparentspak.org https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast  #OraWillia...

Feeding The Mission 20.02.2025

Every great charity needs other businesses to help back their effort. Celebrity Catering has become a perfect partner for It's A Grand Life.  Listen to Matt Jenkins explain in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash. Watch the video version here :  https://youtu.be/_ZCuLS-jlq8 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast  #mattjenkins #grandparentsraisinggran...

One Day At A Time 06.02.2025

Karen Parker has the simplest, yet most effective message for Grands: Just take it one day at a time. Listen to her explain in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/QjutOpW2nc8 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast  #domenicmorelli #grandparentsraisinggrandchildren  #grandparentsasparents Support the show

Helping House 23.01.2025

Human Trafficking continues to be a huge issue in our society and sometimes is the cause of why a Grand Family is formed. Deb Ellinger is on a mission to offer assistance to those affected, but the key to success is effort on their part as well. Listen to her explain in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/ebfDY_jQM3U https://www.facebook.com/groups/...

Ramping Up Support 09.01.2025

Domenic Morelli felt the calling to utilize his skills to the best of his abilities. That has led him to building ramps for those in need. Listen to him explain in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/32Oze558MaI https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast  #domenicmorelli #grandparentsraisinggrandchildren  #gra...

What A Small World 26.12.2024

There wasn't a dry eye at the recent WDIV recording promoting It's A Grand Life. One of the hosts, April Lockett, was raised by her grandparents and was immediately drawn to the IAGL cause when learning about it. She shares her story in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/SdcIJyB8rtY https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandf...

Kinship Care Navigator 12.12.2024

Ali Caliendo started with a small goal to help people locally. It has now grown to where she's offering advice on kinship care to folks around the country. Listen to her explain in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/eJ1yBDBTCdI https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast  #alabamagrandparentsraisinggrandc...

Update from Alabama 28.11.2024

Keith Lowhorne is working harder than ever. And he couldn't be happier. He comes back to IAGL to discuss the latest on what he's doing to assist Grand Families in Alabama. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/qv58-SrWKrk https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast  #alabamagrandparentsraisinggrandchildren #keithlawhorne #grandparentsraisi...

Signs of Fentanyl Use 14.11.2024

There are ways to detect Fentanyl use. Donna Turtle of Fentanyl Fathers explains in this IAGL Interview with Craig Nash. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/ZzD-WOel8_I https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast  #fentanylkills  #fentanylfathers #grandparentsraisinggrandchildren  #donnaturtle #fentanyl  #fentanylcrisis Support the show

The Fight Against Fentanyl 31.10.2024

Not wanting to waste his pain was the main reason Craig Nash launched It's a Grand Life. It's also why Greg Swan launched Fentanyl Fathers. Listen to him discuss in this IAGL Interview. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/ZplvblkQtek https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast  #fentanylkills  #fentanylfathers #grandparentsraisinggrandch...

Char from Generations United Returns 17.10.2024

What is the latest in Kinship Care Assistance? Char from Generations United joins Craig Nash to discuss in this IAGL episode. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/Esa1z9SZSu0 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast  #char #generationsunited  #grandparentsraisinggrandchildren  #opioidcrisis  Support the show

Forgive Yourself First 03.10.2024

In some ways, a marriage without forgiveness is dysfunctional. But you need to start by making sure you forgive yourself. Beverly Thomas explains in this IAGL Interview with Craig Nash. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/sZCdKD_4jN0 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast  #marraigeadvice  #2for1  #grandparentsraisinggrandchildren  #beverlyth...

Once Bitten Twice Married 19.09.2024

God can have a great sense of humor sometimes. Beverly V. Thomas found that out first-hand when she married the same man twice. She has learned so much thru the process and shares her knowledge in this IAGL Interview with Craig Nash. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/fpimQw5KnH4 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast  #marraigeadvice  #2for...

Sweet Help In Alabama 05.09.2024

Keith Lowhorne knew he was being compelled to do more. He had no idea it would lead to this. Listen to him explain how "Grandparents as Parents" is changing lives in Alabama in this interview with Craig Nash. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/Si0kkCZOLnM https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast  #alabamagrandparentsraisinggrandchild...

Poverty Prevention 22.08.2024

Poverty can hit quickly. The simple fact is many people are 1 missed paycheck away from it. Cyndi Pettit of Neighborhood House joins Craig Nash to explain how they're helping do what they can to keep people from falling into poverty in this IAGL Episode.  Neighborhood House started with 8 churches in 1968 and has grown to something much larger today. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558...

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