Episode 77: A Christmas of Service with Natalie Silverstein

Send us Fan MailIn this podcast episode, DJ invited Natalie Silverstein back on the show to discuss the many opportunities for giving and service around the holidays. Tune in as they discuss the hope we all have to raise grateful, grounded, compassionate and empathetic children and how to do that through modeling a life of service, being aware of others, as well as keeping our eyes, ears, hearts and minds open to the needs of others… not just during the holidays but throughout the year.Natalie Silverstein is an author, volunteer and passionate advocate for family and youth service. Her first book, Simple Acts: The Busy Family’s Guide to Giving Back, was published in 2019 and was named as one of the Top Books for parents who want to raise kind kids by the HuffPost.  Her second book, The Busy Teen’s Guide to Making a Difference, launched in July of 2022. After a successful career in healthcare, Natalie became the New York coordinator of Doing Good Together, a national nonprofit with the mission of helping parents raise kids who care and contribute. She lives in New York City with her husband and three teenagers. TIMESTAMPS• [8:54] DJ & Natalie discuss the many opportunities for service around the holidays… and that people are in the mood in November and December but how the need isn't only a two month need. • [18:31] Natalie talks about the importance of making the holidays special for other people.  • [32:08] Natalie explains: “Don't forget that there are gifts, lots of them, actually, that give back.” • [37:27] DJ poses the profound question: “What do you want to GIVE for Christmas?” For more information on the Imperfect Heroes podcast, visit: https://www.imperfectheroespodcast.com/Connect with Us!DJ Stutz - DJ Stutz: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littleheartsacademy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleheartsacademy/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOpphCRklDJiFXdS76U0LSQNatalie Silverstein - Website: https://www.simpleactsguide.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simpleactsguide/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimpleActsGuideLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-silverstein-mph-b1a0963/Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Acts-Teens-Making-Difference/dp/1631986260/ref=zg_bs_16926993011_7/145-9468015-4873829?pd_rd_i=1631986260&psc=1Additional links mentioned in the podcast: https://www.byutv.org/randomactshttps://www.justserve.org/ Support the showSupport the show.If you like what you hear, we would appreciate your support.  Every little bit helps.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1779847/support