We’re back with another Pop-Up Podcast, live from the 2025 NDSC Conference in Dallas! This episode features two incredible guests you may recognize! With an unshakable sibling bond and a whole lot of heart, we are joined by Annika and Aaron Soderfelt.
Aaron is 24, loves country music, has got the jams, and has a playlist for every occasion (especially for “grump walks”). Annika is an occupational therapist, fierce advocate, and founder of NotAlwaysHappy.org, a mental health resource created to support the Down syndrome community.
In this episode, you’ll get to hear about:
- Their favorite songs and artists
- The story behind their infamous “grump walks” playlist
- Aaron’s experiences flying solo and how he's crushing independence
- Annika’s advice to siblings, her doctoral research, and why “love” is the foundation of it all
- What it really means to grow up as siblings including the challenges and the power of showing up for one another
Tune into this episode for a heartfelt, hilarious, and refreshingly honest conversation about family, advocacy, and redefining what it means to live a full and meaningful life!
Watch the video version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/@alittlesomethingextra
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