The Modern Grandparenting Podcast

Navigating Generational Conflict and Repair In Our Families

The Modern Grandparenting Podcast

Show Notes

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 […]

More from The Modern Grandparenting Podcast

Oct 1, 2026

🎙️ Revisiting: 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 […]

Jul 31, 2026

Episode #17 What does it really mean to age well? In this unique episode of the Modern Grandparenting Podcast, Leigh and Jackie welcome Specialist Rehabilitation Physician and Positive Ageing Researcher Professor Chris Poulos to explore how we can all take practical steps towards healthier, more fulfilling ageing.Chris shares why positive ageing isn’t about pretending […]

Jun 30, 2026

Episode #16 What happens when Australia’s all time favourite TV ‘Mum’ sits down to talk grandparenting, family and life after ‘Home and Away’? We warmly welcome GOLD LOGIE WINNER Lynne McGranger (aka ‘Irene Roberts’ from Home and Away) to The Modern Grandparenting Podcast for a inspiring conversation about her remarkable career spanning decades on both […]

May 31, 2026

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 […]

Apr 30, 2026

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 […]

See all episodes →