It's National Family Reunion Month — and Picnic Month too — which had us thinking about all the ways food, laughter, and a little permission to play can bring generations together. This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Soul Diving Sunday” Podcast with Shelley Whizin, The Live & Die Happy Coach, focuses on why we shouldn't wait for a holiday (or worse, a funeral) to gather the people we love.

Hear why picnics work so well for multi-generational gatherings — the outdoor setting gives everyone a little breathing room, kids get to run free, and shared food naturally invites belonging. They talk potlucks, impromptu backyard dinners, bringing curiosity to the table with elders, and why a picnic can even be a reunion with yourself.

Enjoy the Podcast Episode Below or download/listen to the Audio Version on Podbean.

Shelley's companion article, Celebrate Them While They're Here, digs deeper into this theme — including the story behind a 150-person surprise picnic she threw for her mother's 55th birthday. The article also includes her recipe for Mike's Mediterranean Salad, a picnic favorite from her book What Do You Bring to the Table?

Also on the horizon: Shelley's new newsletter, The Live & Die Happy Weekly Whizdoms, and her upcoming 21-Day Relationship Reboot program launching in August.

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