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Laura Simms and storytelling magic

In this episode, I speak with the wonderful and wise Laura Simms about her extensive experience. There is so much in this episode it’s difficult to summarise what we discussed. Needless to say this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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Melissa Min and sacred story medicine

In this episode, I speak with my Western Australian friend, mentor, and former Steiner teacher Melissa Harvey. Melissa’s work in the energetic spaces and sacred work with stories in groups is inspiring. You’ll find this episode is rich in deep, soulful sacred medicine.

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Kavita Shah and weaving the story

In this episode, I chat with emerging Indian storyteller Kavita Shah who found her path to storytelling through a series of life events but it has always been part of her life. Kavita shares how she weaves stories and her storytelling practice.

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Brian Walsh and Irish tales and landscapes

In this episode, I speak with Canadian storyteller Brian Walsh who specialises in myth and folktales of Ireland. We are treated to a story early in the episode as well as some rich discussion about Ireland, queer stories, and what is at the heart of storytelling.

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Brenda Berrisford and building confidence

In this episode, I speak with Perth (Western Australia) storyteller Brenda Berrisford about her decades of experience in storytelling. Brenda offers lots of wisdom and knowledge and although I’ve never seen her tell, I feel honoured to have shared a wonderful cup of tea with her to chat about her career.

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Jenni Cargill-Strong and finding belonging

In this episode, I chat with experienced Queensland storyteller Jenni Cargill-Strong who shares her early experiences with family stories that helped to ground her in story.

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Marion Mary and dancing in the heart

In this interview, I chat with French storyteller and Emerson College graduate, Marion Mary. Marion has developed an experience incorporating dance and story and works with courage through the heart.

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Dave Tonge and interpreting history

In this episode, I speak with English storyteller Dave Tonge who brings history to life through storytelling across English heritage sites.

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Phil Greenwood and sacred landscapes

In this episode, I speak with my Storytelling Beyond Words classmate Phil Greenwood from Sacred Earth about his work on the land in Sussex, which includes incorporating story into his practice.

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Liz Locksley and telling a new story

In this episode, I speak with former president of Australian Storytellers, Liz Locksley about her work, particularly in the corporate spaces.

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Anna Jarrett and story inner work

In this episode I chat with storyteller Anna Jarrett and we dive deep into the inner work that storytellers need to do to be authentic.

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Rachel Hedman and building communities

I had a fascinating discussion with Rachel Hedman from Story Crossroads. We touched on competitive storytelling and how to build communities of storytellers and many other things.

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Tim Sheppard and a profound tradition

In this episode, I have a deep conversation with English storyteller and teacher, Tim Sheppard who shares his knowledge and wisdom about the depth of stories and how it can build communities.

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Jan Blake and being wonderfully human

In this episode, International storyteller Jan Blake shares her knowledge, experience, and refreshing honesty about being a human who tells stories.

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