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True Stories That Matter

Sean Wellington

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

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18:22

Best of ⓻ by ⓻: The S Word (2 stories) ☔️

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2022/04/22

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 EVENTSFundraiser for Ukraine (May 1 in NC)Motown FLASH!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

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13:44

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

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2022/04/15

Season 6 (Slam #2)Andrew Shelffo (Winner)Neshama FranklinChristel BartelseCarolyn EricksonAngela CombestUPCOMING EVENTSMental Health Happyish Hour (Open Mic)Motown Flash!Fundraiser for Ukraine (May 1 in NC)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

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18:34

Grit Talks: Page to Stage 📜

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2022/04/08

A candid (and curious) conversation with the Friday afternoon Swap Shop about taking stories from the page to the stage...Mary Jo PollackDaniel BoydTracey StarinRichard MunchkinKory Thomas MayNeshama FranklinGRIT EVENTSThe 99-Second Story SlamMHHH Open MicMotown FLASH!Fundraiser for Ukraine (May 1 in NC)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

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25:10

Mental Health Happyish Hour (2 stories) 🍎

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2022/04/01

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 EVENTSThe 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 — https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

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18:34

Grit Talks: Mining For Stories (organoleptically?!) 👃🏽

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2022/03/25

A candid (and curious) conversation with the Friday afternoon Swap Shop about mining and selecting stories...Kory Thomas MayNeshama FranklinTracey StarinLinda DurrettCarolyn EricksonGRIT EVENTSThe 99-Second Story SlamFundraiser for Ukraine (May 1 in NC)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

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26:47

Grit Talks: Practice (yep, we're talking about...

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2022/03/18

A candid conversation with GRIT's Swap Shop about process and practice.Richard MunchkinMJ PollackNeshama FranklinTracey StarinAndrew ShelffoKory Thomas MayCarolyn EricksonGRIT EVENTSDISCO Flash!The 99-Second Story SlamSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

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19:51

Best of Deja True: 3 Bold & Braided Stories 🇸🇪

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2022/03/11

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 EVENTSDISCO Flash!The 99-Second Story SlamSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

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14:38

Best of February's 99-Second Slam 🏈

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2022/03/04

Season 6 (Slam #1)Erica Blumfield (champion)Andrew ShelffoCarolyn ThornlowTracey StarinBriane NasimokKelly SpillmanUPCOMING EVENTSMental Health Happyish Hour (Open Mic)DISCO Flash!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

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19:41

Best of ７by ７: Home Away from Home (2 stories) 🚌

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2022/02/25

Three 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 EVENTSDeja True IV (Original Braided Stories)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

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17:43

Mental Health Happyish Hour (2 stories) 🐌

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2022/02/18

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 EVENTSThe 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 — https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

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22:55

Best of 𝟟 by 𝟟: Fight the Fight (2 stories) 🛩

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2022/02/11

Three stories originally told in the summer of 2020 at 7 by 7, Grit's curated virtual storytelling series.STORY #1: David Latham Dances with Dale (CA)STORY #2: Arlene Malinowski Braves the Storm (IL)UPCOMING Grit EVENTSThe 99-Second Story Slam (Season 6)Deja True IV (Original Braided Stories)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

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19:03

Mental Health Happyish Hour (3 stories) 💃🏿

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2022/02/04

Three stories from Grit's Mental Health Happyish Hour open mic from 2021.STORY #1: Lorraine Darnell Sheds Shame (MO)STORY #2: Ken Stockton Confronts Abuser (MI)STORY #3: Chuck Fink Embraces Condition (NC)UPCOMING Grit EVENTSThe 99-Second Story SlamDeja True (Braided Stories)Special thanks to Mary Jo Pollack for her help in curating these stories.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

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28:09

Best of 𝟟 by 𝟟: New Chapters (3 stories) 📚

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2022/01/28

Three stories originally told in the summer of 2020 at 7 by 7, Grit's curated virtual storytelling series.STORY #1: David Rodriguez (CA)STORY #2: Tracey Miller Segarra (NY)STORY #3: Aaron Wolfe (NY)UPCOMING EVENTSMental Health Happyish Hour (open mic)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

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14:45

Mental Health Happyish Hour (2 stories) 🥋

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2022/01/21

Two stories from Grit's Mental Health Happyish Hour open mic from 2020.STORY #1: Jeremy Kredlo's anxiety returns (WA)STORY #2: Ana Varela and the boom boom (CO)UPCOMING EVENTSMental Health Happy Hour (open mic)Special thanks to Mary Jo Pollack for her help in curating these stories.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

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14:31

Best of January's 99-Second Grand Slam ❆

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2022/01/14

16 Grand Story Slammers battle to qualify for Round 2. Six battle for the title: Season 5's Grand Slam Champion.Tina McKenna (NY)Carolyn Erickson (Mexico)Jeff Stein (IL)Gaurav Madan (Norway)Ronna Levy (NY)Jamie Brickhouse (Grand Slam Champion)Mental Health Happyish Hour (Open Mic)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

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20:17

Best of ❼ by ❼: Moth Legends (2 stories) 🦋

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2022/01/07

Two stories originally told in the summer of 2020 at 7 by 7, Grit's curated virtual storytelling series.STORY #1: Nestor Gomez (IL)nestorgomezstoryteller.comSTORY #2: Matthew Dicks (CT)https://matthewdicks.comMental Health Happyish Hour (open mic)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

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16:05

Mental Health Happyish Hour (2 Stories) ⚕️

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2021/12/31

Two stories from Grit's Mental Health Happyish Hour open mic from 2020.STORY #1: Wini in Reno battles a rare condition (NV)STORY #2: Nick Baskerville loses a fire house friend (MD)https://stop365.blogUPCOMING EVENTS99-Second Grand SlamSpecial thanks to Mary Jo Pollack for her help in curating these stories.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

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15:28

Best of ❼ by ❼: Parents (2 stories) 👨‍👩‍👦

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2021/12/24

Two stories originally told in May 2020 at 7 by 7, Grit's curated virtual storytelling series.STORY #1: Jessica Piscitelli-Robinson (VA)bettersaidthandone.com)STORY #2: Lily Berman (CO)Watch the 99-Second Story GRAND Slam (January 9)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

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13:46

Mental Health Happyish Hour (2 Stories) ⚕️

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2021/12/17

Two stories from Grit's the Mental Health Happyish Hour open mic.Jenice Matias's battle with multiple personality disorder (NJ)Cat Dean's battle with debilitating anxiety (NC)Check out the 99-Second Story GRAND Slam (Season 5)Special thanks to Mary Jo Pollack for her help in curating these stories.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

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15:46

Best of Humor (2 slam winners) 😂

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2021/12/10

Richard Munchkin won Six Feet Apart Production's December (virtual) Slam with this story, as well as telling it in person at Story Jam's open mic in October. He lives in Las Vegas, NV.Shivani Nadarajah won The Moth with this story and also told it at Stories from the Stage (both is Boston in December). She lives in Waltham, MA.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

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