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Life Through a Dram

The Life Through a Dram podcast sees my take on life, being a better person, and appreciating the here and now, all accompanied by a dram of fine single malt whisky.

I share stories and personal examples of people making a difference in the world, as well as how you can make that difference too.

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Life Through a Dram
Life Through a Dram
Life Through a Dram sees Danny Brown's take on life, being a better person, and appreciating the here and now, all accompanied by a dram of fine single malt whisky. With a relaxed take and an eye for the good and the inspiring, Danny shares stories and personal examples of people making a difference in the world, as well as how you can make that difference too. Life Through a Dram is the perfect way to either start your week, or end it.

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Ep 31: Why We Need to Be Better At Being Authentic
by Danny Brown

Recently, I posted an update on Facebook about school picture days, and how they encourage false narratives when it comes to our kids.

The thinking was, we push back online when it comes to fake influencers and buying likes on social media, who try and sell us the perfect life that they lead, even when it’s anything but.

Yet for our kids, when it comes to the annual picture day at school, we prettify our kids, and tell them they need to be their “best self”, so to speak, otherwise the pictures will be ruined.

Is that truly the message and lesson we want to be giving?

In this week’s episode, I talk about why we need to be better, and more consistent, when it comes to being authentic in life.

Topics on the menu include

  • How we’re adding unnecessary pressure on our kids
  • How our disappointment over something little can be huge for our kids
  • Why we need to realize that smarter does not mean better
  • How strangers at a Gay Pride parade made kids feel loved again

Settle back for a discussion on whether the happiness we’re seeking for our kids is actually for them or more about ourselves, and why we need to make sure it’s for the right reasons.

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Contact me: danny@dannybrown.me

My equipment

  • Samson Q2U Dynamic Mic
  • RockJam MS050 Adjustable Mic Suspension Boom
  • Dragonpad Pop Filter

Mentioned on today’s show

  • Social media addiction – marketing’s downfall?
  • The consequences of authenticity
  • Instagram keeps deleting pictures of long-haired boys
  • Warning signs of serious mental illness in children
  • Bowmore 12 year old

 

Ep 31: Why We Need to Be Better At Being Authentic
September 27, 2019
Danny Brown
Ep 30: Why We Need to Let Kids Be Kids
June 15, 2019
Danny Brown
Ep 29: Uber, the NFL, and Convenience Over Ethics
June 8, 2019
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Ep 28: Why We Need to Be The Connected
May 25, 2019
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Abortion Rights – The War on Women Needs to Stop
May 18, 2019
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When We Use the Wrong Kind of Glue
May 11, 2019
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Love People, and Use Things
May 4, 2019
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We're Not as Strong as We Look, But We're Stronger Than We Think
April 27, 2019
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Building an Intentional Business and Life, with Brian Driggs
April 13, 2019
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When James Bond Delivered Milk to My Grandma (and Why Our Stories Matter)
April 6, 2019
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