The Modern Grandparenting Podcast

(Dr) Lyn Worsley, Jackie O'Connor and Leigh Hatcher
  • 4.8 (26)
  • Parenting
  • Updated Monthly

A podcast for staying close, having fun, and making memories.

Episodes

  1. 31 May

    For the Love of Reading

    Episode #15 Welcome back to The Modern Grandparenting Podcast with Clinical Psychologist Dr Lyn Worsley, Music Teacher Jackie O’Connor, and Broadcast Journalist Leigh Hatcher. In this heartwarming episode of Modern Grandparenting, Leigh, Lyn and Jackie celebrate the joy and power of reading. From treasured childhood classics to favourite books they now share with their own […]

  2. 30 Apr

    Childcare, Boundaries & Planning Adventures

    Episode #14 Welcome back to The Modern Grandparenting Podcast with Clinical Psychologist Dr Lyn Worsley, Music Teacher Jackie O’Connor, and Broadcast Journalist Leigh Hatcher. In this episode of The Modern Grandparenting Podcast, we dive into a topic that’s becoming more and more relevant for families everywhere — the growing reliance on grandparents for childcare. How much […]

  3. 31 Mar

    Ma Wisdom: Intergenerational Wisdom and Grandparenting Courses

    Episode #13 Welcome back to The Modern Grandparenting Podcast with Clinical Psychologist Dr Lyn Worsley, Music Teacher Jackie O’Connor, and Broadcast Journalist Leigh Hatcher are excited to be joined by Liz Diqual and Gabby Rodgers—co-founders of ‘MaWisdom’, a business devoted to supporting grandparents through thoughtful, practical courses designed for modern families. In this episode, we […]

  4. 28 Feb

    Navigating Generational Conflict and Repair In Our Families

    Episode #12 Welcome back to The Modern Grandparenting Podcast with Clinical Psychologist Dr Lyn Worsley, Music Teacher Jackie O’Connor, and Broadcast Journalist Leigh Hatcher are honoured to be joined by an  extra special guest Dr Jenny Brown. With more than 35 years of experience as a Social Worker and as a clinical couple-and-family therapist, Jenny […]

  5. 31 Jan

    Money Wisdom for Grandparents and their Grandkids with David and Libby Koch

    Episode #11 Welcome back to The Modern Grandparenting Podcast. In our first episode for 2026, Clinical Psychologist Dr Lyn Worsley, Music Teacher Jackie O’Connor, and Broadcast Journalist Leigh Hatcher are delighted to welcome special guests David and Libby Koch for an engaging conversation about all things money. David Koch, one of Australia’s most trusted business […]

  6. 14/12/2025

    Grandparenting and Christmas

    Episode #10 Welcome back to ‘The Modern Grandparenting Podcast’. Join Clinical Psychologist Dr Lyn Worsley (aka Nana Lyn), Music Teacher Jackie O’Connor (aka G-Jack), and Broadcast Journalist Leigh Hatcher (aka Papa Leigh) coming together in this 10th podcast episode (and FINAL for 2025) where they talk about all things ‘CHRISTMAS’. Get ready, Grandfam! Our […]

  7. 30/11/2025

    Grandparenting and Travelling: With Special Guest – Mike Munro

    Episode #9 Welcome back to ‘The Modern Grandparenting Podcast’. Join Music Teacher Jackie O’Connor (aka G-Jack), and Broadcast Journalist Leigh Hatcher (aka Papa Leigh) coming together in this 9th podcast episode where they welcome another special guest. In this powerful and heartfelt episode of The Modern Grandparenting Podcast, we sit down with Mike Munro, one […]

  8. 31/10/2025

    Grandparenting in Blended Families

    🎙️ Episode 8 Grandparenting in Blended Families. Welcome back to The Modern Grandparenting Podcast. In this episode we explore the unique challenges and rewarding opportunities of Step Grandparenting. As more families become blended due to divorce and remarriage, grandparents often find themselves navigating new family dynamics and redefining their roles. We discuss practical tips for […]

  9. 14/10/2025

    Grandparenting & Faith – Part #2: Faith, Family and Cartoons – A conversation with Zia Ahmed

    🎙️ Episode 7 Grandparenting & Faith Part 2– Faith, Family, and Cartoons – A Conversation with Zia Ahmed Welcome back to The Modern Grandparenting Podcast. In this episode, we’re joined by Zia Ahmed — founder and editor of the Australasian Muslim Times and a respected Islamic community leader based in Western Sydney. Zia comes from a […]

  10. 30/09/2025

    Grandparenting & Faith – Part #1: With Special Guest – Greg Anderson – Northern Territory Anglican Bishop

    🎙️ Episode 6 Grandparenting & Faith Part 1– with Northern Territory Bishop, Greg Anderson and his wife  Annette Anderson. Welcome back to The Modern Grandparenting Podcast. In this thoughtful and heartfelt episode, we are joined by Greg Anderson, Anglican Bishop of the Northern Territory, and his wife Annette, for a rich conversation on faith-filled grandparenting. Together, we […]

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