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Since 2013, Storyworth has helped people write their life stories— the big stories and the small ones. On this podcast, our real-life writers volunteered to share their stories publicly... with you.

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Suzi, what's the best Christmas gift you ever gave?

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In this heartwarming episode of the Story Worth Podcast, host Krista Baum introduces us to Susie Bevan, a writer and illustrator who shares a touc...
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Barbara, who was your first best friend?

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In our Thanksgiving episode, the author shares a touching story about a lifelong friendship that she is endlessly grateful for....
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Carol, do you have any love letters?

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In honor of Veteran's Day, we're sharing a collection of love letters sent between newlyweds during World War II....
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Father’s Day Special 2023

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We’re sharing some less-conventional stories this time around– stories that go a little deeper than usual, and explore the man behind the incredib...
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Mother’s Day Special 2023

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We’re celebrating Mother’s Day with three beautiful stories read by their authors, from the joy of becoming a grandparent to ushering a beloved mo...
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Season 2 Finale: Short Stories

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We’re celebrating the end of our season with stories read by their authors – tales of childhood triumph, mischief, and adventure....
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Larry, what were you like in high school?

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The more things change, the more things stay the same, trends come and go and technology evolves, but the social hierarchy of high school is a tri...
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Scott, how did you ring in the new millennium?

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If Y2K means anything to you, you may have been worried about what would happen at the stroke of midnight. Today’s author had bigger problems to t...
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Sandy, how did you discover your new family?

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In this week’s story, one woman discovers her mom’s secret, and some new family....
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Don, what was becoming a parent like?

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Every parent remembers the day of the positive pregnancy test, right? It’s hard to imagine things going wrong– until they do....
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Jill, what was your most awkward date like?

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Dating sites can be overwhelming for anyone, but especially for those taking a chance on love later in life....
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Dave, did you ever get in trouble at school?

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This week’s story may sound all-too-familiar if you’ve ever attended a Catholic school....
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Donna, How did you fix your storytelling problem?

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If you’ve been in a relationship with someone for a long time– whether that be romantic, platonic, or familial, you’ve likely heard that person’s ...
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The Halloween Special

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Let’s get spooky! We’re celebrating Halloween with a chilling special, sharing some of our favorite stories of brushes with the unexplained, the u...
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The Father's Day Special

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We’re celebrating Father’s day with an episode all about the men in the family – from tales of baseball games and grilling on the back porch, to t...
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The Mother's Day Special

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Celebrate Mother's Day with an episode all about moms....
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Season Finale: Short Stories

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Our season one finale is a little different. On this episode, you’ll hear a medley of our favorite short stories read by the Storyworth writers th...
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Janine, how has your life turned out differently than you imagined?

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Today’s story is a personal one: one woman’s journey through the ups and downs of single motherhood....
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Sam, what’s the scariest thing that’s ever happened to you?

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A routine business trip abroad took a dangerous turn in Russian airspace for Storyworth writer Sam Duran....
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Jean, what was life like on the ranch?

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The end of WWII brought unexpected consequences for Storyworth writer Jean Troy's family....
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Mary, what’s the most selfless thing you’ve ever done?

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In 1968, amid the Vietnam conflict, Storyworth writer Mary Holloway discovered she was pregnant....
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Bob, what is the strangest thing that’s ever happened to you?

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Today’s story has everything you’d find in a classic crime novel. Vehicles set ablaze, murder weapons recovered from unlikely places, and conflict...
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Charlotte, what is the bravest thing you’ve ever done?

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Today’s story is every mother’s worst nightmare: being stranded in the woods with three young children at sundown and with no food, no tools and n...
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Carol, what was it like the first time you fell in love?

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Storyworth writer, Carol Short, shares the tale of her first kiss at a Junior Red Cross training turned boisterous house party, with all the thril...
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Introducing: The Storyworth Podcast

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Since 2013, Storyworth has helped people write their life stories— the big stories and the small ones. On this podcast, our real-life writers volu...
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