True Stories That Matter
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
Episodes
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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual story open m...
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)
💜 Sunday evening, September 4
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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)
💙 Sunday, September 4
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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)
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Best of July's 99-Second GRAND SLAM (Season 6)
🍎 Tracey Starin (grand slam champ)
🇲🇽 Carolyn Erickson
🇵🇹 Angela Combest
🇨🇦 Briane Nasimok
☀️ Erica Blumfield
SUMMER EVENTS
MHHH Open Mic (August 7)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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
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Two stories originally told at 7 by 7, Grit's curated virtual storytelling series.
STORY #1: Jack Scheer Says Good Bye Again (MD)
STORY #2: Dave Nelson Reconciles Us v. Them (WI)
UPCOMING EVENTS
The 99-Second Story Slam (6.3)
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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.
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