Pop Up Podcast with Annika and Aaron Soderfelt

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