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

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 EVENTSSupport this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

09-09
28:50

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 EVENTSSuicide Noted (Personal Stories by Attempt Survivors)Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

09-02
27:42

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

08-26
26:06

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 podcastMental Health Happyish Hour (virtual story open mic)Sunday, November 5Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

08-19
28:33

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 EVENTSMental Health Happyish Hour (virtual open mic)πŸ’œ Sunday evening, September 4Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

08-12
15:21

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 EVENTSMental Health Happyish Hour (virtual open mic)πŸ’™ Sunday, September 4Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

08-06
29:31

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 EVENTSNSN Grand Slam (Saturday, July 30)MHHH Open Mic (Sunday, August 7)Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

07-29
15:19

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 EricksonπŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή Angela CombestπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Briane Nasimokβ˜€οΈ Erica BlumfieldSUMMER EVENTSMHHH Open Mic (August 7)Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

07-22
16:26

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 EVENTSThe 99-Second Story Grand Slam (Season 6)Sunday, July 17 @ 8pm (eastern)Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

07-15
13:22

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 EVENTSMental 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

07-08
18:23

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 EVENTSMental Health Happyish HourΒ (Sunday, July 10)The 99-Second Story Grand SlamΒ (Sunday, July 17)Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

07-01
10:09

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 EVENTSMental 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

06-24
17:55

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 EVENTSMental Health Happyish Hour (Sunday, July 10)The 99-Second Grand Slam (Sunday, July 17)Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

06-17
17:23

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 EVENTSMental Health Happyish Hour (Sunday, July 10)The 99-Second Grand Slam (Sunday, July 17)Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

06-10
17:19

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

06-03
19:01

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 EVENTSMental Health Happyish Hour (open mic badassery)Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

05-27
15:15

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 EVENTSThe 99-Second Story SlamSupport this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

05-20
16:51

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 EVENTSThe 99-Second Story SlamSupport this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

05-13
15:16

Best of ❼ by ❼: Keeping it Real (2 stories) ❀️‍πŸ”₯

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 EVENTSThe 99-Second Story Slam (6.3)Support this podcast at β€” https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

05-06
22:28

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

04-29
19:08

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