The Storyworth Podcast

In 1956, a fall during a youth group camping trip to the Olympic Peninsula nearly cost Robert his life. In this episode, he shares the full story with his daughter Bobbi: the terrifying rescue, how it changed his view of life, and the remarkable chance encounter 30 years later that allowed him to thank the man who saved him.

Everyone has a story worth sharing.

One thing stuck out to Connie’s family as they read her Storyworth Memoir: she hadn’t gone to her prom, and, 62 years later, she still regretted it. In this week’s episode, she and her granddaughter, Samantha, share how they turned that regret into celebration with a prom-themed party for her 80th birthday.

Everyone has a story worth sharing.

Avir and his father, Amitabha, both endured the grueling process of medical residency to become doctors—but with one major difference: Amitabha did it three times in three different countries. In this episode, he shares why his path through residency stretched over 14 years, and how the experience ultimately made him both a better doctor and a stronger person.

Everyone has a story worth sharing.

When Joel’s daughter gave him Storyworth, he saw it as a chance to share his life with his family. What he didn’t expect was how deeply the process would help him understand it himself. In this episode of The Storyworth Podcast, Joel shares how that reflection led him to reconnect with a colleague from 40 years ago—to see if he could make amends.

Everyone has a story worth sharing.

Lizzie only planned to stay in Iowa City for a year, but moving next door to Rachel changed everything. In this episode, they share the power of “neighboring,” a legacy from Rachel’s father, that transformed them from neighbors to something more like family, and how we can all harness it to take care of our own communities.

Everyone has a story worth sharing.

At 12 years old, Kerry kept a folder filled with images of an ideal life: a purple bedroom, a pretty dress, a baked Alaska, and a cute boy from a Seventeen Magazine photo spread. In this episode, Kerry tells her child, Arlo, about the one in a million circumstances that brought that cute boy into their lives, and why, considering their family history, it’s not that surprising.

Everyone has a story worth sharing.

Christina lost her lifelong friend, Susan, suddenly and tragically 10 years ago, but she never considered it the end of their friendship. In this episode, she reflects on what made their bond so special, the joy they spread with their gonzo performance art, and how she continues to keep Susan’s legacy alive today.

Everyone has a story worth sharing.

Hear real conversations about the stories, big and small, that shape us. Since 2013, Storyworth has been on a mission to connect people through the power of storytelling. Follow the podcast to get every episode. 

Thirty-five years ago, David found himself trapped in his apartment in the middle of the night with a threatening stranger. On the season finale of The Storyworth Podcast, David brings us back to that night and explains why he didn't feel like he could share the scariest moment of his life with his family.

Irvin’s first trip was a big one: A border crossing when he was a child, from his home in Mexico to New York City, to reunite with his father. In today’s episode, Irvin describes the daunting journey he took as a 15-year-old, and how it taught him to keep moving forward.

When Charles Boehm’s father passed away, Charles had to write an obituary that would encapsulate the unique and lively man that his father was. The obituary he wrote ended up going viral. Charles reflects on his dad’s life and death, and talks about what he wishes he could ask his dad if he were still alive today.