The Grands Club Podcast Season 1

The Dog Longevity Project with Dr.Kate Creevy - Science in Action!

There is a growing body of scientific research that highlights the positive impacts of companion animals –especially dogs and cats –on our well-being and that of our families. Our pets contribute to mental and emotional health, promote physical activity, social interaction, and even keep our brains fired! AND they can even help us live longer by reducing our stress levels and keeping US exercised! SOOOO …What IF… one day… our beloved pets could live longer healthier lives and still be with us in our ripe old age? Dr. Kate Creevy, a Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine at Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine, joins Kathy to discuss the Dog Aging Project and potential benefits to canine and humankind.

Dancing into her 100's - Fannie Mutchko & Dr.Harlan Levine Share the Magic

Joining Kathy on today's episode of The Grands Club is Fannie Mutchko, a remarkable and inspiring grandmother and great grandmother who recently celebrated her…drum roll… 100th birthday dancing away --- yes! dancing and having the time of her life! This incredible milestone was made possible by the two knee replacements she had in her 90’s! Also Joining the conversation is her surgeon, Dr. Harlan Levine, a doc at Hackensack University Medical Center, and Fannie’s daughter Diane Wanamaker. Fannie shares some great life lessons and inspires us all to keep moving!

Best-Selling Author Scott Turow, grandfather to 8, Shares His Grand Experience and Much More!

Joining The Grands Club is Scott Turow, a former lawyer and best-selling author. His books have been translated into more than forty languages, have sold more than 30 million copies worldwide, and have been adapted into movies and television projects – wow! The greatest WOW, however, is that he’s also a grandfather –and joins me to talk about lessons learned through the decades and legacies to impart to his grandkids… as well as a glimpse into his latest book, Presumed Guilty, a sequel to Presumed Innocent, the book that redefined the legal thriller and served as the basis for Apple TV+’s most-watched drama series ever!

Grands Don't Be Scammed - Fraud Expert Amy Nofziger Offers Savvy Advice!

Watch out Grands--scams are rampant! During 2023, over $10 billion was stolen nationwide due to scams. 2.6 million consumers were hit hard and many experienced financial devastation, emotional and physical pain, and even SHAME that comes with being a victim of a scammer… Whether it’s a phone call from someone claiming to be the IRS, an online shopping deal that sounds too good to be true, or even a new friend asking for help in an online romance, scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated — and they’re hitting older adults –yes, us Grands --especially hard. Amy Nofziger is the Director of Fraud Victim Support at AARP. Amy has spent years working to help people recognize and avoid scams. She joins The Grands Club conversation to share her knowledge on what’s happening in the world of fraud, and, most importantly, how we can protect ourselves and our loved ones from falling victim to deceptive schemes.

This Couple did the Unthinkable! Julie & Darrell Parsons Share Their Grand Journey

Julie and Darrell Parsons are two amazing grandparents and trailblazers. Both have had busy lives and careers in addition to being professional musicians with a 6-year stint in Vienna, Austria. Zoom ahead, and they are the proud grandparents of six and join Kathy to share their journey of picking up their roots and starting over just to be near their grands.