043 The Book She Wrote with Her Grandson (from 10,000 Miles Away) with Kathy Nunn
The Grandpa Channel: Grandparent Stories, Family Legacy & Life Lessons · with Steve Harris – Real Talk, Real Laughs & the Real Grandparent Life
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Show Notes
In this heartfelt and history-rich episode, Rivers (Steve Harris) interviews Kathy Nunn, a retired educator and author living in Melbourne, Australia. Kathy shares her journey from Wales to Papua New Guinea to Australia — and the beautiful creative project she completed with her grandson: co-authoring a book inspired by Welsh legends.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
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How Kathy and her grandson co-wrote The Welsh Warrior’s Wonder
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Why everyday stories from your past matter more than you think
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A fascinating legend about Welsh explorers arriving in America before Columbus
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How to pass down ancestral heritage through story and imagination
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The emotional ripple effect of engaged grandparenting
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Why “boring” memories are actually gold to your grandkids
Whether you're a grandparent, a parent, or someone who values legacy, this episode is a warm invitation to capture and share the stories that connect us across generations.
👀 Mentioned in this episode:
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Kathy’s pen name: Ariane Wen Nunn
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The Mandan Tribe and Welsh coracles
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Kathy’s upcoming plan to write a book with her granddaughter, too
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And a whole lot of Grandpa Channel heart.
Link to Kathy's Book she wrote with her grandson
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