In this episode, I explores the growing issue of loneliness and isolation in the United States. Guest Abby Reckard, a dedicated community builder, shares her journey to combat loneliness through her innovative project, Lille Bønne Community Living Room. We delve into the alarming health consequences of isolation and discuss strategies for fostering meaningful connections in today's world.

References in this episode:

Note: some links are affiliate links.

• Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation (U.S. Surgeon General's report)
• Lille Bønne Community Living Room (instagram) (fundraising campaign)
• Concept renderings at mattdantodd.com
• 36 Hours in Copenhagen (New York Times)
• Absalon (instagram)
• The Absalon Book (available in their store)
• Bowling Alone
• Big Magic
• Matinee Creative

Contribute to the Lille Bønne fundraising campaign!

A high school English teacher in Central Indiana was invited to present about the Negro Leagues at the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He stopped by the podcast to share his journey. Mentioned in this episode:

Some links may be affiliate links.

• Creed on the web: Creedative.com, Creedative Facebook page, Instagram
• The Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture
• The National Baseball Hall of Fame
• Indianapolis Clowns (licensed merchandise)
• The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (available on Amazon Prime)
• The Reggie Jackson interview
• The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO
• mattdantodd.com

Circle City Ghostbusters President Jacob Bartlett stopped by the podcast to share about the great things they do to support nonprofit organizations in Central Indiana.

Related links:

• Circle City Ghostbusters
• 500 Festival Parade
• Dayspring Center
• Gleaners Food Bank
• The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

• PopCon Indy

• mattdantodd.com

Rachel Long, founder of the Joshua Center talks about how her team supports grieving children and families as they embrace hope and healing.

Show Notes

• Joshua Center
• 2023 Childhood Bereavement Estimate Model
• The Joshua Center's Amazon Wishlist

You'll find more detailed information about this episode on my blog - mattdantodd.com.

With her website, Indy with Kids, Katy Mann is a fixture in the Indianapolis parenting scene. And now she's broadened her horizons by writing a book about neighborhoods in Indianapolis.

Show Notes

• Date ideas from Indy with Kids
• SoChatti Chocolate
• Buy her book through an independent Indianapolis bookstore
• Buy her book on Amazon

PopCon Indy co-founder Carl Doninger shares the story of PopCon - a place where every fan finds their place. The 2024 show is April 26–28 at the Indiana Convention Center. Visit popcon.us for tickets.

I'm honored to have my friend Eve Pressnell on the MattDanToddcast during Liver Awareness Month. She's a liver transplant recipient and loves to tell the story of how Charvenda changed her life. Who's Charvenda? Well, you'll have to listen to the episode to find out!

Show notes:

• Indiana Donor Network
• OrganDonor.gov
• Photo of the "monster that tried to kill" Eve
• Photo of Charvenda
• Johnson County Senior Services