{"podcast":{"title":"Boomer Banter, Real Talk about Aging Well","slug":"boomer-banter-real-talk-about-aging-well-1308281","podcast_index_feed_id":1308281,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/boomer-banter/","website_url":"https://heyboomer.biz","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/36cc033e-8007-4f99-b735-0970378830b2/fUFJLap_YNmjIQnoxKkYfVY5.jpg","author":"Wendy Green","episode_count":275,"summary":"Boomer Banter is your guide to aging well with health, vitality, and meaningful relationships. Host Wendy Green brings warmth, vulnerability, and curiosity to real conversations about staying active and connected through life's second act. Wendy talks with experts, everyday people, and thought leaders who share practical insights and personal stories about navigating health challenges, deepening relationships, caregiving, reinvention, and what it truly means to age well as a Boomer. This show is for you if you have questions about: How to find purpose in retirement Finding new friends after 60 Healthspan vs Lifespan Navigating family dynamics Resilience and successful aging Staying active and engaged as you age Caring for aging parents or your spouse This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy","last_synced_at":"2026-06-15T14:17:07.795501+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/boomer-banter-real-talk-about-aging-well-1308281"},"episode":{"title":"Grandparenting Autism: How to Support without Overstepping","slug":"grandparenting-autism-how-to-support-without-overstepping","published_at":"2026-02-03T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/boomer-banter-real-talk-about-aging-well-1308281/grandparenting-autism-how-to-support-without-overstepping","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/boomer-banter-real-talk-about-aging-well-1308281","url":"https://heyboomer.biz/grandparenting-autism-how-to-support-without-overstepping","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/696125d7-b82d-4db1-a027-b9c784a9e12c.mp3","summary":"When a family faces the challenges of autism, every member can feel the weight of the world on their shoulders. In this heartfelt episode, Wendy Green and Theresa Lyons, Ph.D. discuss the crucial role grandparents play in supporting their grandchildren diagnosed with autism. With a focus on communication and understanding, Theresa shares her journey as both a scientist and a parent, highlighting the emotional and practical hurdles families encounter. The episode emphasizes that grandparents should come from a place of curiosity rather than certainty—it's about asking the right questions, like how they can provide help without overstepping boundaries. Theresa explains the importance of recognizing the spectrum of autism, detailing how different children exhibit diverse behaviors and needs. By offering insights into how grandparents can observe changes and share concerns effectively, the conversation provides tools for building stronger family connections. Wendy and Theresa’s warm banter, filled with relatable anecdotes and practical advice, turns a daunting subject into a manageable conversation. They encourage listeners to embrace love and support as the guiding principles in navigating the complexities of autism within families. Takeaways: Grandparents should approach conversations about autism with curiosity and compassion to foster better understanding. Understanding the spectrum of autism helps in knowing the diverse needs of grandchildren diagnosed with it. It's crucial for grandparents to learn about autism to effectively support their stressed adult children. Links referenced in this episode: Email Theresa at: lyons@awetism.net Theresa Lyon's website awetism.net An additional resource: https://navigatingawetism.com/ Mentioned in this episode: greenwoodcapital.co…","meta_description":"When a family faces the challenges of autism, every member can feel the weight of the world on their shoulders. In this heartfelt episode, Wendy Green and…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3094,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/boomer-banter-real-talk-about-aging-well-1308281/episodes/grandparenting-autism-how-to-support-without-overstepping/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/boomer-banter-real-talk-about-aging-well-1308281/grandparenting-autism-how-to-support-without-overstepping.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}