The Grand Tribe Podcast
Welcome to The Grand Tribe Podcast, presented by GRAND Magazine, the podcast for today's grandparents who want to build stronger families, create lasting legacies, and make every generation count. Hosted by Greg Payne, each episode features inspiring conversations with leading authors, researchers, physicians, family experts, celebrities, and extraordinary grandparents who share practical wisdom for navigating modern grandparenthood. Whether you're looking for ideas to strengthen relationships with your grandchildren, support your adult children, improve your health, discover new adventures, or leave a meaningful legacy, you'll find encouragement, research-backed insights, and real-world stories you can put into action. From family traditions and child development to healthy aging, travel, finances, technology, caregiving, and the changing role of grandparents in today's world, The Grand Tribe Podcast celebrates the joy, purpose, and influence of being a grandparent. If you believe being a grandparent is more than a title—it's a calling—you've found your tribe. Join the Tribe. Get the Vibe.
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What Will Your Grandchildren Remember?
08/07/2026
What Will Your Grandchildren Remember?
What Will You Leave in Your Grandchildren? Linda Eyre on Love, Legacy & Lasting Memories What if the greatest legacy you can leave your grandchildren isn't money, property, or possessions—but something they carry with them for the rest of their lives? In this episode of The Grand Tribe Podcast, Greg Payne sits down with renowned author and grandmother Linda Eyre for a warm, personal conversation about what it really means to build deep, lasting relationships with grandchildren. Linda and her husband, Richard Eyre, have raised nine children and now have 34 grandchildren. Their approach to grandparenting is anything but passive. Linda has spent decades intentionally creating experiences, traditions, stories, and relationships that help her grandchildren know where they came from—and know that they are deeply loved. From her famous Grammie Camps to multi-day adventures with small groups of grandchildren, Linda believes that the best way to build a relationship is to spend meaningful time together. And sometimes, that means taking four teenage granddaughters on a cruise. In this episode, Linda shares: Why she divides her grandchildren into small groups to give them focused, one-on-one attention. How a three-night cruise with four teenage granddaughters allowed her to really get to know them. What Grammie Camps are and why they've become such an important family tradition. How Linda uses music and art to introduce grandchildren to things she loves. Why family history can become a powerful source of identity and resilience. How she created a family tree that connects grandchildren to four generations of ancestors. Why stories about grandparents and great-grandparents can help children face their own difficult moments. How she and Richard approach their relationships with grandsons and granddaughters. Why she sees herself as the "land person" while Richard is the "lake person." How grandparents can support adult children when grandchildren have additional challenges. Why grandparents should keep loving grandchildren—even when they're going through difficult phases. How Linda approaches gifts and money without creating entitlement. Why she believes grandchildren should have "skin in the game." How grandparents can maintain meaningful relationships when grandchildren live across the country—or across the world. Why technology such as WhatsApp can actually strengthen long-distance grandparenting. The Legacy That Lives in Us One of the most powerful moments in the conversation comes when Linda talks about the legacy she wants to leave her grandchildren. Rather than focusing primarily on what they will inherit financially, Linda wants them to inherit the things that mattered most to her: family stories, values, resilience, love, music, art, and a sense of connection to the people who came before them. She shares a story from her mother's life with a simple lesson: When you accomplish the impossible, it makes the next impossible thing easier. Richard's father had another family message that has become part of the Eyre family vocabulary: Love more. Linda says those messages become part of the grandchildren's "fiber." Grammie Camp: More Than an Activity Linda's Grammie Camps aren't really about keeping grandchildren entertained. They're about creating shared experiences that become part of family identity. She introduces grandchildren to classical music and great works of art, shares family stories, teaches them about their ancestors, and gives them opportunities to work together. The experiences don't have to be elaborate. The principle is simple: Spend enough meaningful time together that your grandchildren get to know you and you get to know them. Grandparents as a Different Kind of Adult Linda also talks about the unique role grandparents can play. Grandparents aren't parents. They don't have to manage every behavior or solve every problem. But they can be a safe place. Linda describes herself as someone grandchildren can come to when they're troubled. Her role isn't necessarily to fix everything. Sometimes it's simply to keep loving them. That becomes particularly important when grandchildren have challenges. Linda shares the story of a granddaughter with a rare genetic syndrome who has significant vision loss and other challenges. Her message to that granddaughter is simple: We're proud of you. We're thinking about you. We love you. Love More Perhaps the most fitting message to close this conversation is one Linda borrowed from Richard's father: Love more. When grandchildren struggle. When they disappoint us. When they are going through a difficult phase. When the relationship isn't easy. Love more. Because, as Linda puts it, that love can help a child's "little soul blossom." Resources & Further Reading Linda and Richard Eyre Their work encompasses parenting, family relationships, and intentional grandparenting. Their books include Teaching Your Children Values, Grandmothering, and other resources focused on family and grandparenting. () GRAND Magazine GRAND Magazine has published extensive work by Linda and Richard Eyre, including their article "Grandparenting 101: The New Frontier" and a collection of their grandparenting articles. () Grammie Camps Linda's article about Grammie Camps describes the experience as one of her favorite ways to create lasting relationships and treasured memories with grandchildren. () Eyres on the Road Linda and Richard's long-running podcast includes episodes on long-distance grandparenting, three-generation families, responsibility, and their broader grandparenting philosophy. ()
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Preparing Grandchildren for a Changing World: Why Adaptation Is the New Legacy with: Harry R. Moody EP 3
07/25/2026
Preparing Grandchildren for a Changing World: Why Adaptation Is the New Legacy with: Harry R. Moody EP 3
Preparing Grandchildren for a Changing World: Why Adaptation Is the New Legacy What if the greatest gift grandparents can leave isn't an inheritance—but the ability to adapt? In this inspiring episode of The Grand Tribe Podcast, Greg Payne welcomes renowned gerontologist, educator, and climate advocate Harry R. ("Rick") Moody for a conversation that goes far beyond climate change. Rather than focusing on fear, Rick offers something far more valuable: hope rooted in preparation. Throughout the conversation, one word keeps emerging: Adaptation. Rick believes today's grandchildren are growing up in a world that will change more rapidly than any previous generation has experienced. Whether those changes involve climate, technology, careers, health, or society itself, grandchildren won't need grandparents who can predict the future—they'll need grandparents who can teach them how to adapt to it. Together, Greg and Rick explore how grandparents can become some of the most important resilience-builders in a child's life. In this episode, you'll discover: Why adaptation may be the single most important life skill of the next generation The difference between climate and weather—and why it matters The "Four Horsemen" that communities increasingly face: Fire Flood Heat Drought Why grandparents should model resilience instead of fear How outdoor experiences teach flexibility and confidence Lessons from Scouting that every family can still apply today Why children need stories of hope—not constant headlines of despair The surprising difference between information, knowledge, and wisdom Why sharing our mistakes often teaches grandchildren more than sharing our successes Simple ways every grandparent can begin preparing grandchildren for an uncertain future One of the most powerful moments comes when Rick explains that wisdom isn't about having all the answers. It's about recognizing what we don't know—and helping younger generations develop the confidence to face whatever comes next. Whether the challenge is climate change, technological change, career changes, or unexpected life events, Rick reminds us that resilience can be learned. And grandparents are uniquely positioned to teach it. His final challenge to every member of the Grand Tribe couldn't be simpler: "You can do it." This conversation isn't really about climate. It's about preparing grandchildren to thrive—no matter what the future holds. Key Takeaways ✓ Adaptability is becoming the defining life skill of the twenty-first century. ✓ Grandparents teach resilience best through their actions. ✓ Nature remains one of the greatest classrooms for developing confidence. ✓ Wisdom comes from mistakes, not perfection. ✓ Hope grows when people believe they can take meaningful action. ✓ Every grandparent has the opportunity to leave a legacy of resilience. Links: Rick Moody's Substack: Sign up for GRAND Magazine and join the Grand Tribe: Check out the Grand Tribe YouTube Channel: Climate & Aging Project Climate Change in an Aging Society Newsletter American Society on Aging Girl Scouts USA Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) Yosemite National Park Learn About Emergency Preparedness Learn More About Climate Adaptation
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The Science of Living Longer—and Better—with Dr. Roberta Shapiro
07/22/2026
The Science of Living Longer—and Better—with Dr. Roberta Shapiro
Living Better, Not Just Longer What if the goal of longevity medicine isn't simply adding years to your life—but adding life to your years? On this episode of The Grand Tribe Podcast, Greg Payne welcomes Dr. Roberta Shapiro, Professor at Columbia University Medical Center, regenerative medicine specialist, and Chief Medical Officer of Crescel. Dr. Shapiro explains how regenerative medicine is changing the conversation around aging—from simply treating disease to improving mobility, independence, and quality of life. Together, they discuss stem cells, exosomes, biobotanical therapies, the future of wound healing, and why healthy aging begins with movement, nutrition, and meaningful relationships. Whether you're hoping to keep up with your grandchildren, remain independent as you age, or understand where medical science is heading, this conversation offers an encouraging look at what may be possible. In This Episode Why longevity isn't just about living longer The difference between lifespan and healthspan How chronic inflammation accelerates aging What regenerative medicine actually is Clearing up common misconceptions about stem cell therapies Why mobility is one of the strongest predictors of healthy aging How exercise, nutrition, and social connection improve longevity The promise of exosomes and regenerative treatments Why China is investing heavily in longevity medicine How innovative treatments could eventually reduce healthcare costs The future of wound healing through biobotanical medicine Why grandparents should never stop getting on the floor to play with their grandchildren Memorable Quote "You cannot separate quality of life from longevity. When we improve the quality of someone's life, we often add years to it as well." — Dr. Roberta Shapiro Resources Dr. Roberta Shapiro Crescel Columbia University Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine Business Insider – Longevity Rising Stars TED (Include direct links when publishing.) Connect with GRAND If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to The Grand Tribe Podcast, leave a review, and share this conversation with someone who wants to stay active, healthy, and engaged with the people they love. Because healthy aging isn't about adding years to life—it's about adding life to every year.
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Growing Older Isn't What It Used to Be: with Maddy Dychtwald
07/11/2026
Growing Older Isn't What It Used to Be: with Maddy Dychtwald
Show Notes For generations, people believed getting older meant slowing down. Today's science tells a very different story. In this inspiring conversation, I welcome bestselling author and longevity researcher Maddy Dychtwald to discuss how our understanding of aging has changed dramatically over the past four decades. Together they explore why lifestyle matters more than genetics for most of our lives, the difference between lifespan and healthspan, and why maintaining our brain, purpose, and joy may be just as important as caring for our bodies. The conversation also takes a personal turn as Maddy shares what she's learning as a brand-new grandmother whose grandson lives halfway around the world in China. Despite the distance, she explains how technology, intentionality, and purpose help keep those precious family bonds strong. Whether you're a new grandparent or have been one for years, this episode offers practical encouragement that it's never too late to invest in your future and your family's. In This Episode Why aging is becoming more opportunity than decline The surprising role lifestyle plays in longevity Understanding lifespan vs. healthspan Why brain health deserves as much attention as physical health The importance of "Joyspan" How purpose improves both health and happiness Grandchildren as motivation for healthier living Technology that helps grandparents stay connected What the next decade of longevity research may bring Practical first steps anyone can begin today Links GRAND Magazine: Maddy Dychtwald:
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