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Write Your Story

After attending a series of community workshops for people who are interested in writing their life story or family history, writers share parts of their stories with listeners. These varied and surprising stories are as unique as the writers themselves.

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0:26:49

Artistic Pursuits: Rediscovering Letter Writing and...

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2026/04/09

In this episode of Write Your Story, Angela explores how creative hobbies can help us capture and share our life stories. Focusing on interests and activities, she reflects on the power of letter writing and the lasting connections it creates. Angela also shares inspiring stories of people who discovered painting later in life, showing it’s never too late to embrace creativity and tell your story. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors

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0:24:12

Introducing Interests, Activities and Hobbies

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2026/04/02

This week Angela chats about interests, activities and hobbies - how to find new and exciting ones or even reconnect with old ones. From arts and crafts to musical instruments, Angela talks about how anything can spark passion and joy.Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance

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0:24:5

Kerfuffle in the Kitchen

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2026/03/26

In this episode of Write Your Story, Angela shares a humorous story about tackling clutter in the kitchen and laundry. What begins as a simple clean-up reveals forgotten gadgets, duplicate utensils, and long-expired pantry items. Along the way, Angela encourages listeners to reflect on their own decluttering experiences and the stories that can emerge from everyday life. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put

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0:24:18

The Space Where Good Intentions Go to Retire

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2026/03/19

This week, Angela reflects on New Year’s goals through the cluttered landscape of the garage, that familiar space where postponed decisions and “might be useful one day” items quietly accumulate. With humour and honesty, she explores the emotional weight of our belongings and why unfinished intentions can feel so overwhelming, while sharing gentle, practical steps to begin letting go. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story

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0:23:45

Tales of the Top

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2026/03/12

In this episode of Write Your Story, Angela reflects on New Year’s goals, decluttering, and the stories we carry in our belongings. What starts as a simple wardrobe clean-out becomes a humorous and thoughtful exploration of memory, identity, and letting go of past versions of ourselves. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.

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0:20:9

New Year's Resolutions and Goals

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2026/03/05

In another reflective episode of Write Your Story, Angela talks about New Year’s resolutions, goal setting, and the shift from self-reinvention to self-rediscovery. Through a personal story about simplifying her life, starting with decades of accumulated paper, she explores how letting go creates space for clarity, intention, and the next chapter. Listeners are encouraged to capture their own hopes, goals, and beginnings on the page. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by

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0:21:4

Summer Holidays, Then and Now

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2026/02/26

In this reflective episode of Write Your Story, Angela continues looking back on summer holidays past and present - from carefree childhood adventures to the quieter, more mindful rhythms of later life. Through nostalgia, humour, and gentle insight, she invites listeners to notice how summer evolves with us, and encourages you to capture your own holiday memories before they fade. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story

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0:21:48

Write Your Story - Magical Summer Holidays from the Past

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2026/02/19

In this episode of Write Your Story, Angela continues the summer holiday theme, sharing gentle guidance and heartfelt examples to inspire listeners to document their own memories. Featuring stories from members of the Write Your Story community, this episode celebrates childhood adventures, freedom, and the simple joys of summers gone by. Whether you’re new to life writing or building momentum on an existing project, you’ll be encouraged to let memories flow and begin capturing the stories that

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0:22:9

Summer Memories & Capturing Life Stories

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2026/02/12

In this episode of Write Your Story, Angela invites listeners to begin capturing their life stories by reflecting on summer holidays - recent or long ago. She shares gentle prompts, practical encouragement, and personal memories to help awaken your own experiences and get words flowing. Whether you’re starting a new writing project or returning to one that’s been on hold, this episode offers inspiration, reassurance, and a simple reminder: every life has a story worth telling.Write your Story is a

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