Annie F. Downs: Good News in Sad Stories
The boss is here! Annie F. Downs is a podcaster, public speaker, New York Times bestselling author, and one of the reasons Dadville exists. Annie joins the fellas this week to share her new kids book, Where Did TJ Go? It aims to help kids deal with grief and loss through the story of Annie's nephew TJ. This is a powerful episode that deals with a lot of questions families are left with after the loss of a loved one.
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I saw someone post this on Instagram. These are questions to ask your kids. I asked two of my three this week and and it was really fun/interesting hearing their answers - try it for yourself and see how it goes!
What do you think about a lot?
What makes you happiest?
How do you feel around me most of the time?
Is there anything about the world or people you want to understand?
What’s your favorite memory with our family?
Is there anything you’re worried or stressed about?
Is there anything you want to learn about together?
What I'm Reading...
Victor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning
Every Christmas my brother, my dad and I give each other a gift and it has to be something we've discovered from that year that had a big impact on our life (or that we just really liked). This year my brother gave my dad and me this book. I just started it and haven't even read enough to give any meaningful feedback except to say that I have heard about this book for awhile not and I'm really excited to read it.
What I'm Doing...
I'm in a hotel in New Orleans. I just finished the 4th show on the Just The Two Of Us Tour with my friend Eric Hutchinson. The shows have been an absolute blast so far. I have the day off tomorrow here in New Orleans and I plan on getting some good coffee, getting a massage, and going to see a movie.
What I'm Thinking About...
I am always grateful to anyone who buys a ticket to a show and comes out to support. I'm grateful to talk to people after the shows and hear the way the music has played a role in their life. I am always, always especially grateful for those who bring up Dadville and say that they have been listening to the podcast. What an amazing thing to be able to have these great conversations with such great people and share it with all of you! Thank you for listening!
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