Are you a grandparent unexpectedly raising your grandchildren, wrestling with the complexities of upheaval and uncertainty? Do you find it challenging to embrace joy amidst the tumultuous rollercoaster of responsibility, Stress, and emotional wounds? Are you searching for that elusive balance between duty and personal happiness, often feeling lost in the daily grind?

I’m Laura Brazan, your host at 'Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity.' Like many of you, in 2022, my life took an unforeseen turn when I became the primary caregiver for my grandchildren. Navigating through the trials of integrating unforeseen parental responsibilities with personal aspirations, I've discovered profound joy and resilience amidst life's adversities.

In this episode, 'The Secret to Joy: Finding Happiness Within,' we delve deep with happiness expert Matt O'Neill. With insights gleaned from his work impacting over 100,000 lives, Matt shares actionable strategies to transcend self-imposed limitations, embrace gratitude and self-care, and cultivate a high-vibrational mindset. Both Matt and I discuss our personal journeys of overcoming life-threatening accidents through acceptance and spiritual understanding.
Join us as we tackle the emotional and practical aspects of Caregiving, share powerful stories of transformation, and equip you with tools to overcome negative thought patterns and generational traumas. Let’s collaborate to rediscover happiness and foster a nurturing environment for both you and your grandchildren.

For more information about Matt and to pre-order his new book, the “Good Mood Revolution”, or to listen to his podcast, go to https://mattoneill.com/ 

Subscribe now to 'Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity' on Apple, Spotify, on our website at https://www.grandparents-raising-grandchildren.org/ or wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to share your stories and leave a review. Stay tuned for next week’s episode, where we explore a grandmother’s journey through the foster care system and the pathway to healing and hope. Together, we'll turn challenges into stepping stones toward a brighter future.

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Laura Brazan Founder of “Grandchildren Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity” Podcast

I am a professional hand engraver and gold inlay artist. I’m from NYC and moved to northwest Montana thirty five years ago. Two years ago my husband and I became legal guardians of two of our seven grandchildren, now ages 5 and 8. With little resources available and no community, I developed the “Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity” podcast with the encouragement of the University of Montana. Sharing advice from experts and stories from other grandparents from all over the country we hope to provide hope and community while educating others about this challenging task.