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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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28:51

9/11 (four stories)🗽

True Stories That Matter ·

2022/09/09

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)🎙 UPCOMING EVENTSSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

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27:43

9/11 (four stories) 🌇

True Stories That Matter ·

2022/09/02

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

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26:07

Suicide Noted (2+ Attempt Survivor Stories) 🔴

True Stories That Matter ·

2022/08/26

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)Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual open mic)Sunday, November 5Suicide Noted (podcast)Support this podcast at —

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28:34

Suicide Noted (2 Attempt Survivor Stories) 🏖

True Stories That Matter ·

2022/08/19

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 —

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15:22

Mental Health Happyish Hour (2 stories) 🥵

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2022/08/12

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)💜 Sunday evening, September 4Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

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29:32

Grit Talks: Kory Thomas May 👓

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2022/08/06

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)💙 Sunday, September 4Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

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15:20

Mental Health Happyish Hour (2 stories) 🌊

True Stories That Matter ·

2022/07/29

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

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16:27

Best of July's 99-Second Story Grand Slam (8 stories) 🎆

True Stories That Matter ·

2022/07/22

Best of July's 99-Second GRAND SLAM (Season 6)🍎 Tracey Starin (grand slam champ)🇲🇽 Carolyn Erickson🇵🇹 Angela Combest🇨🇦 Briane Nasimok☀️ Erica BlumfieldSUMMER EVENTSMHHH Open Mic (August 7)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

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13:23

Mental Health Happyish Hour (2 stories) 🇱🇰

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2022/07/15

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

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18:24

Best of 7 by 7: Transported 🚇 (2 stories)

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2022/07/08

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

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10:10

Mental Health Happyish Hour (2 Stories) 🎴

True Stories That Matter ·

2022/07/01

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 Hour (Sunday, July 10)The 99-Second Story Grand Slam (Sunday, July 17)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

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17:56

Best of 7 by 7: Heartful (2 stories) 💞

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2022/06/24

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

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17:24

Mental Health Happyish Hour (2 stories) 🌼

True Stories That Matter ·

2022/06/17

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

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17:20

Best of 7 by 7: Heroes (2 stories) 🎅🏾

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2022/06/10

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

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19:02

Mental Health Happyish Hour (2 stories) 🌸

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2022/06/03

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)Swap Shop (story feedback and mining)https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9199040265 (Fridays @ 3pm eastern) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

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15:16

Best of May's 99-Second Story Slam (7 stories) 💻

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2022/05/27

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

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16:52

Best of 7 by 7: Hospitals (2 stories) 🏥

True Stories That Matter ·

2022/05/20

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

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15:17

Mental Health Happyish Hour (3 stories) 🌻

True Stories That Matter ·

2022/05/13

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

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22:29

Best of ❼ by ❼: Keeping it Real (2 stories) ❤️‍🔥

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2022/05/06

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

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19:09

Mental Health Happyish Hour (3 stories) 💐

True Stories That Matter ·

2022/04/29

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

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