True Stories That Matter - podcast cover

True Stories That Matter

Sean Wellingtonβ€’grit.transistor.fm
A podcast about stories - the contemporary, personal narrative kind - and the people that craft and tell them. Why you ask? Well, we want to feature these tellers and their stories. Also, to help you - our listeners - craft and tell better, more engaging, more relatable and more memorable stories (that matter!) truestoriesthtmatter.com Sean Wellington is a teacher, podcaster and story coach. He lives in Chapel Hill, NC
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

9/11 (four stories)πŸ—½

Four more stories from Grit's open mic honoring and remembering 9/11 (originally aired on 9/11/2021). Madeleine Holden (QB) Erin Johnston (CA) Tina McKenna (NY) Linda Durrett (WV) πŸŽ™ UPCOMING EVENTS Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations...

Sep 09, 2022β€’29 min

9/11 (four stories) πŸŒ‡

Four stories from Grit's open mic honoring and remembering 9/11 (originally aired on 9/11/2021). Francecsa Sobrer (IL) Tracey Starin (NY) Ann Mary Mullane (NJ) Elena-Beth Kaye (CA) UPCOMING EVENTS Suicide Noted (Personal Stories by Attempt Survivors) Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations...

Sep 02, 2022β€’28 min

Suicide Noted (2+ Attempt Survivor Stories) πŸ”΄

Today's episode features two stories from September's Suicide Noted event (Personal Stories by Badass Survivors), which featured a total of five stories, all guests from the Suicide Noted, a weekly podcast where I've been talking candidly with suicide attempt survivors since the summer of 2020. STORY #1: Ann Vandy Purky (IL) STORY # 2: Chandreyee Lahiri (MA) & J. Carroll (CA) Suicide Noted (podcast) Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations...

Aug 26, 2022β€’26 min

Suicide Noted (2 Attempt Survivor Stories) πŸ–

Today's episode features two stories from September's Suicide Noted event (Personal Stories by Badass Survivors), which featured a total of five stories, all guests from the Suicide Noted, a weekly podcast where I've been talking candidly with suicide attempt survivors since the summer of 2020. STORY #1: Erica Blumfield (CA) STORY # 2: Jamie Brickhouse (NY) Suicide Noted podcast Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual story open mic) Sunday, November 5 Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.co...

Aug 19, 2022β€’29 min

Mental Health Happyish Hour (2 stories) πŸ₯΅

Two bold stories from Grit's Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual) open mic [aka story badassery] from summer 2022 -- STORY #1 : Ben battles hate (MA) STORY #2: Walt tackles loss (FL) UPCOMING EVENTS Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual open mic) πŸ’œ Sunday evening, September 4 Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations...

Aug 12, 2022β€’15 min

Grit Talks: Kory Thomas May πŸ‘“

On this episode I talk with the tall man w/ short name, Mr. Kory Thomas May (Iowa City), who is an accomplished speaker, storyteller, producer, coach, dad and the National Storytelling Network's recently-appointed Chairman of the Board (aka NSN's Superman). UPCOMING Grit EVENTS Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual open mic) πŸ’™ Sunday, September 4 Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations...

Aug 06, 2022β€’30 min

Mental Health Happyish Hour (2 stories) 🌊

Two bold stories from Grit's Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual) open mic [aka story badassery] from spring 2022 -- STORY #1 : Dotty O'Donnell Gets Grounded (MA) STORY #2 : Jameer Pond Talks it Out (NY) UPCOMING EVENTS NSN Grand Slam (Saturday, July 30) MHHH Open Mic (Sunday, August 7) Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations...

Jul 29, 2022β€’15 min

Best of July's 99-Second Story Grand Slam (8 stories) πŸŽ†

Best of July's 99-Second GRAND SLAM (Season 6) 🍎 Tracey Starin (grand slam champ) πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Carolyn Erickson πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή Angela Combest πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Briane Nasimok β˜€οΈ Erica Blumfield SUMMER EVENTS MHHH Open Mic (August 7) Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations...

Jul 22, 2022β€’16 min

Mental Health Happyish Hour (2 stories) πŸ‡±πŸ‡°

Two bold stories from Grit's Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual) open mic [aka story badassery] in March 2022 -- STORY #1 : Shivani finds right place, right time (SC) STORY #2 : Anthony recognizes real problem (GA) UPCOMING EVENTS The 99-Second Story Grand Slam (Season 6) Sunday, July 17 @ 8pm (eastern) Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations...

Jul 15, 2022β€’13 min

Best of 7 by 7: Transported πŸš‡ (2 stories)

Two stories originally told at 7 by 7 (Grit's curated virtual storytelling series) from March 2021 -- STORY #1: Johanne Pelletier tests time on metro (QB) STORY #2: Tracey Starin battles with bunny (NY) UPCOMING EVENTS Mental Health Happyish Hour (Sunday, July 10) The 99-Second Story Grand Slam (Sunday, July 17) Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations...

Jul 08, 2022β€’18 min

Mental Health Happyish Hour (2 Stories) 🎴

Two bold stories from Grit's Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual) open mic [aka story badassery] in early 2022 -- STORY #1 : Rayellen K. finally gets answer (NC) STORY #2 : Eve Z. learns hard lesson (NC) UPCOMING EVENTS Mental Health Happyish Hour (Sunday, July 10) The 99-Second Story Grand Slam (Sunday, July 17) Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations...

Jul 01, 2022β€’10 min

Best of 7 by 7: Heartful (2 stories) πŸ’ž

Two stories originally told at 7 by 7 (Grit's curated virtual storytelling series) from 2021. STORY #1: Cora Waring learns a lesson (MA) STORY #2: Zach Stewart finds his mojo (MA) UPCOMING EVENTS Mental Health Happyish Hour (Sunday, July 10) The 99-Second Story Grand Slam (Sunday, July 17) Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations...

Jun 24, 2022β€’18 min

Mental Health Happyish Hour (2 stories) 🌼

Two bold stories from Grit's Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual) open mic in 2021... STORY #1 : Silvana Clark Burns & Turns [WA] STORY #2 : J.C. (StarLitWriter) Spirals & Smiles [CA] UPCOMING EVENTS Mental Health Happyish Hour (Sunday, July 10) The 99-Second Grand Slam (Sunday, July 17) Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations...

Jun 17, 2022β€’17 min

Best of 7 by 7: Heroes (2 stories) πŸŽ…πŸΎ

Two stories originally told at 7 by 7, Grit's curated virtual storytelling series. STORY #1: Kory Thomas May Confronts Killer (IA) STORY #2: Harold Cox Dons Merry Red Suit (MA) UPCOMING EVENTS Mental Health Happyish Hour (Sunday, July 10) The 99-Second Grand Slam (Sunday, July 17) Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations...

Jun 10, 2022β€’17 min

Mental Health Happyish Hour (2 stories) 🌸

Two bold stories from Grit's Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual) open mic... STORY #1 : Tina McKenna Learns Dads Secret (NY) STORY #2 : Ken Stockton Endures Dads Illness (MI) Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

Jun 03, 2022β€’19 min

Best of May's 99-Second Story Slam (7 stories) πŸ’»

Season 6 (Slam #3) Marie Cooney (MN) Barbara Peterson (IL) Shawn Cobb (IL) Neshama Franklin (CA) Mary Jo Pollack (AZ) Mark Modrall (winner, MA) Chetter Galloway (GA) UPCOMING EVENTS Mental Health Happyish Hour (open mic badassery) Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations...

May 27, 2022β€’15 min

Best of 7 by 7: Hospitals (2 stories) πŸ₯

Two stories originally told at 7 by 7, Grit's curated virtual storytelling series. STORY #1: Sue Huggans Seeks Safety (CT) STORY #2: Mark Modrall Tackles Time (MA) UPCOMING EVENTS The 99-Second Story Slam Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations...

May 20, 2022β€’17 min

Mental Health Happyish Hour (3 stories) 🌻

Three bold stories from Grit's Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual) open mic... STORY #1 : Jeff Stein Learns Hard Way (IL) STORY #2 : Torrey Shine Battles Bully (NY) STORY #3 : Susan Ida Boucaud Blacks Out (ON) Special thanks to Mary Jo Pollack for her help in curating these stories. UPCOMING EVENTS The 99-Second Story Slam Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations...

May 13, 2022β€’15 min

Mental Health Happyish Hour (3 stories) πŸ’

Three bold stories from Grit's Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual) open mic started in the fall of 2020 (which is still running!) STORY #1: Sharon Eisner Deflects Death (NC) STORY #2: Neshama Franklin Flees Scene (CA) STORY #3: Linda Durrett Escapes Assault (WV) Special thanks to Mary Jo Pollack for her help in curating these stories. Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations...

Apr 29, 2022β€’19 min

Best of β“» by β“»: The S Word (2 stories) β˜”οΈ

Two stories originally told at 7 by 7, Grit's curated virtual storytelling series. STORY #1: Anne Purky Dances w/ Death (IL) STORY #2: Chandreyee Lahiri Floors it (MA) UPCOMING EVENTS Fundraiser for Ukraine (May 1 in NC) Motown FLASH! Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations...

Apr 22, 2022β€’18 min

Best of April's 99-Second Slam (6 stories) ⚾️

Season 6 (Slam #2) Andrew Shelffo (Winner) Neshama Franklin Christel Bartelse Carolyn Erickson Angela Combest UPCOMING EVENTS Mental Health Happyish Hour (Open Mic) Motown Flash! Fundraiser for Ukraine (May 1 in NC) Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations...

Apr 15, 2022β€’14 min

Grit Talks: Page to Stage πŸ“œ

A candid (and curious) conversation with the Friday afternoon Swap Shop about taking stories from the page to the stage... Mary Jo Pollack Daniel Boyd Tracey Starin Richard Munchkin Kory Thomas May Neshama Franklin GRIT EVENTS The 99-Second Story Slam MHHH Open Mic Motown FLASH ! Fundraiser for Ukraine (May 1 in NC) Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations...

Apr 08, 2022β€’19 min

Mental Health Happyish Hour (2 stories) 🍎

Two stories from Grit's Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual) open mic from 2021. Special thanks to Mary Jo Pollack for her help in curating these stories. STORY #1: Tracey Starin Finally Makes the Call STORY #2: Dorri Olds Battles Bravado in Big Apple UPCOMING EVENTS The 99-Second Story Slam (Season 6, Slam 2) Mental Health Happyish Hour (open mic) MOTOWN Flash! (improv + music + story) Ukraine Fundraiser (May 1 in NC) Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations...

Apr 01, 2022β€’25 min

Grit Talks: Mining For Stories (organoleptically?!) πŸ‘ƒπŸ½

A candid (and curious) conversation with the Friday afternoon Swap Shop about mining and selecting stories... Kory Thomas May Neshama Franklin Tracey Starin Linda Durrett Carolyn Erickson GRIT EVENTS The 99-Second Story Slam Fundraiser for Ukraine (May 1 in NC) Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations...

Mar 25, 2022β€’19 min

Grit Talks: Practice (yep, we're talking about practice!) πŸ€

A candid conversation with GRIT's Swap Shop about process and practice. Richard Munchkin MJ Pollack Neshama Franklin Tracey Starin Andrew Shelffo Kory Thomas May Carolyn Erickson GRIT EVENTS DISCO Flash! The 99-Second Story Slam Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations...

Mar 18, 2022β€’27 min

Best of Deja True: 3 Bold & Braided Stories πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ

Our featured braided stories are from GRIT's virtual event, Deja True IV in February 2022. Johanne Pelletier & Christel Bartelse (Ikea Blues) Anne Purky & Ronna Levy (Getting By) Francesca Sobrer & Neshama Franklin (Partners) UPCOMING EVENTS DISCO Flash! The 99-Second Story Slam Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations...

Mar 11, 2022β€’20 min

Best of February's 99-Second Slam 🏈

Season 6 (Slam #1) Erica Blumfield (champion) Andrew Shelffo Carolyn Thornlow Tracey Starin Briane Nasimok Kelly Spillman UPCOMING EVENTS Mental Health Happyish Hour (Open Mic) DISCO Flash! Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations...

Mar 04, 2022β€’15 min

Best of οΌ—by οΌ—: Home Away from Home (2 stories) 🚌

Stories originally told in the summer of 2020 at 7 by 7, Grit's curated virtual storytelling series. STORY #1 : Sue Schmitt learns from Francis (IA) STORY #2 : Lynne Jassem bumps into Diane (CA) UPCOMING Grit EVENTS Deja True IV (Original Braided Stories) Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations...

Feb 25, 2022β€’20 min

Mental Health Happyish Hour (2 stories) 🐌

Two stories from Grit's Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual) open mic from 2021. STORY #1: Is James Petersen helping or hurting? (IL) STORY #2: Sean Wellington has a problem (NC) UPCOMING EVENTS The 99-Second Story Slam (Season 6) Deja True (Original Braided Stories) Special thanks to Mary Jo Pollack for her help in curating these stories. Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations...

Feb 18, 2022β€’18 min
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android
Open in Metacast