We ask each of our guests a simple yet profound question: "Whose life story from your own family would you most want to have documented on film?"
Today's guest: Christian Broyhill, Founder at NextGen Journeys
Christian's pick: Her nanny Dawn, the woman who raised her
Sound Bites
- "She brought fun."
- "Thank you, Jesus."
- "She just was love."
Summary
Christian shares the story of Dawn, a woman who played a motherly role in her life. She reflects on the intertwining stories of her biological mother and Dawn, and how their love and influence shaped her. Christian describes Dawn's joy, delight, and love for simple things in life, as well as her dedication to her and her brother. She expresses her gratitude for Dawn's presence and the stability she provided. Christian also discusses her evolving perspective on her biological mother, acknowledging her struggles and the profound love she showed by allowing Dawn to raise her. She contemplates the questions she would ask Dawn if given the chance and the impact she has had on her life.
About Christian
Christian operates NextGen Journeys. She guides important conversations around mental health and resiliency for family enterprises. She especially enjoys working with NextGen family members to help them discern their personal identity in light of their larger family narrative. Christian has a masters degree in clinical mental health counseling and is an accredited enneagram practitioner. When not working, Christian enjoys hiking with her daughter and singing with the Duke Evensong Singers at Duke Chapel. As a kid, Christian had a whole village of imaginary friends, and spent most of her time with Gaston, from Beauty and the Beast. He went with her everywhere
Takeaways
- The love and influence of a mother figure can shape a person's life and provide stability.
- Delight and joy in simple things can bring lightness and positivity to difficult situations.
- Understanding and compassion for the struggles of others can lead to healing and forgiveness.
- The intertwining stories of different mother figures can create a complex and meaningful narrative.
- The sacrifices made by a mother figure can be a profound expression of love.
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Credits
Produced by Jamie Yuenger and Piet Hurkmans. Our show’s musical intro and outro is taken from the track “Thursday” by the independent artist Nick Takénobu Ogawa. You can listen and support his music on bandcamp here