This episode is a warm, down-to-earth chat about the magic of storytelling: how our voices carry history, build connection, and even help us heal and imagine the future. We trace storytelling from ancient oral traditions to today’s “digital campfires.” You’ll hear why stories light up the brain (for teller and listener), how they can heal—or harm—and why your voice is an irreplaceable fingerprint. Plus, we share practical ways to begin: audio journaling, capturing your family’s oral history, and finding community story stages. You’ll also get five quick tips to tell a tighter, more vivid story and a list of places to listen and learn.
Learn More:

The Moth (live shows + podcast). themoth.org
Meditative Story (mindfulness + narrative podcast). meditativestory.com
Pivot Spokane (local live storytelling). spokanepublicradio.org/show/pivot-spokane
Listen To Your Mother (national storytelling series). listentoyourmothershow.com
Idaho Listens (Boise State / Institute for Advancing American Values). boisestate.edu/americanvalues/idaho-listens
Heather Cox Richardson — Letters from an American (newsletter + podcast). heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
Ken Burns (documentary film hub; PBS collection). kenburns.com
Studs Terkel’s “Working” (context; oral-history legacy). (Check your local library for the audiobook.)

If this episode nudged you to capture a story, record a 1–3 minute voice note and send it to someone you love—or save it for your future self. Want prompts? DM us on Instagram and we’ll send a free “Digital Campfire” starter list.
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