What’s Your Story? — Narrative & Connection

What Is Still Returning (Solo Story)

A quiet pause before the season’s final stretch. In this solo reflection, J.D. revisits the stories of Season 3 and asks one simple question: What part of you is still returning? Have a seat on the porch with J.D. HERE [http://storyhousestudio.org/founder] --- From the Studio This episode is part of What's Your Story?, produced by Story House. We believe story is a tool for meaning-making, not just performance. Leave a voice message or reflection [https://www.speakpipe.com/FragileMoments] The Letterbox I read every letter. If something in this episode landed for you, or raised something you're still sitting with, I'd love to hear it. Story House  370 Mallard Loop Dr. Clayton, NC 27527 Find the House * Long-form writing and studio notes: https://story-house.beehiiv.com/ [https://story-house.beehiiv.com/] * Support this work: http://storyhousestudio.org/community [http://storyhousestudio.org/community] Presence over persuasion. Consistency over frequency. http://storyhousestudio.org [http://storyhousestudio.org/]

What We Give Back: On Generosity, Healing, and the Wisdom That Comes From Lived Experience

What happens when healing turns outward — when the hard-won wisdom of your own story becomes something you offer to someone else? In this episode, we sit with a story about generosity, care, and what it truly means to give back. Not from a place of having it all figured out, but from lived experience — the kind that can only be earned, not taught. This is a conversation about what we carry, what we pass on, and why the most meaningful gifts are often the ones we didn’t know we had to give. Connect with our storyteller HERE [https://linktr.ee/dennissespieces?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnpjTm1Gzgwjk5qNeaLFm03Pa_94Kt-8S-k3_-PO-z2JHW-cAaWWbhDgPYhUk_aem_UjY3ZBLmcRlCNE7dTdiUPQ] --- From the Studio This episode is part of What's Your Story?, produced by Story House. We believe story is a tool for meaning-making, not just performance. Leave a voice message or reflection [https://www.speakpipe.com/FragileMoments] The Letterbox I read every letter. If something in this episode landed for you, or raised something you're still sitting with, I'd love to hear it. Story House  370 Mallard Loop Dr. Clayton, NC 27527 Find the House * Long-form writing and studio notes: https://story-house.beehiiv.com/ [https://story-house.beehiiv.com/] * Support this work: http://storyhousestudio.org/community [http://storyhousestudio.org/community] Presence over persuasion. Consistency over frequency. http://storyhousestudio.org [http://storyhousestudio.org/]

What Comes Back to You: Memory, Legacy, and the Echo of Our Stories

How does a story live on after it is told? A story becomes a "living legacy" when it is shared; it no longer belongs solely to the teller but begins to echo through the listener. This process of narrative exchange allows truth to be reshaped and reclaimed, proving that the stories we tell today are the architecture of how we are remembered tomorrow. In this episode, we explore memory, legacy, and the way truth echoes back through others, reshaped, shared, and still healing. Connect with our storyteller HERE [https://linktr.ee/wendybcorrea?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=b50be335-55c7-4b28-8bd7-c6962f783515&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnxm0syetjayBxpYvqQY5CYK6b6LKCU4bMYLuNTgwe-asMHmzWCsVv246v8Cs_aem_gEI2K2PkgAsO6e6wYHbEgQ] Have a seat on the porch with J.D. HERE [http://fragilemoments.org/links]

Coming Back to Yourself: Healing, Trauma, and the Quiet Intelligence of Survival

What does it mean to "come back to yourself" after trauma? Healing is often less about pushing forward and more about returning to the body. This "coming back" involves recognizing the quiet intelligence of our survival mechanisms, the ways our mind and body protected us until it was safe to return to presence. It is a process of reclaiming autonomy through storytelling and somatic awareness. In this episode, we sit with a story about trauma, survival, and the quiet intelligence that keeps us alive until it's safe to return. Connect with our storyteller HERE [https://linktr.ee/tararetondo?utm_source=threads&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio] Have a seat on the porch with J.D. HERE [http://fragilemoments.org/links]

Learning the Shape of Your Life Again: Navigating Grief, Identity, and New Beginnings

What happens when the life you planned disappears? How do you begin to build a new identity when the foundation has shifted? In this episode of What’s Your Story?, we’re sitting with a profound narrative about grief recovery and the courage it takes to start over. This is a study in resilience, not the kind that bounces back, but the kind that moves through the unknown one gentle, regulated step at a time. Whether you are navigating the loss of a loved one, a career shift, or a season of "not knowing yet," this conversation offers a refuge. We explore how to listen to the new rhythm of your life and how to honor the "before" while stepping into the "after." In This Episode: * The Architecture of Loss: What happens when our planned narrative falls away. * Identity After Change: How to redefine yourself when your external roles disappear. * Gentle Traction: The importance of moving slowly through the fog of grief and transition. * Finding the New Shape: Practical reflections on building a life that feels internally aligned and sustainable. Connect with our storyteller HERE [https://linktr.ee/introspectiveaf?fbclid=PAQU9FWANaKCJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpx0JnsvgNNIA7rNGyJH5Qq1YaGykWgXmX6ipDtIyAZu7alBoiBMK7bj-0xIw_aem_HrXVjvmnDRv6DNIH_nzQVQ&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio] Have a seat on the porch with J.D. HERE [http://fragilemoments.org/links] --- If this episode sparked a memory, a question about the craft, or a story you’d rather speak than type, come sit at our table. You can leave a voice note for the studio at: https://www.speakpipe.com/FragileMoments [https://www.speakpipe.com/FragileMoments]