How do laughter and comedic stories help support a positive outlook? Happy New Year from The Afterword team! We are thrilled to begin 2020 with an exciting episode on humor. What’s funny to one person isn’t always humorous to another. Sometimes jokes go wrong, but our guests share that often, …
How sharing stories of trauma has the power to transform lives. This is a re-release of our most downloaded episode of 2019. We invited Belinda Bauman and Rebecca Davis to The Afterword’s table to talk about their experiences regarding trauma within the national and international communities. These expert guests shared …
How stories of foster care and adoption motivate and inspire. Being chosen, belonging to a community and feeling safe at home is a vital aspect of growing up in a healthy environment. Yet, for many children, this experience is not a reality. How can we better advocate for those in …
How emotion and drama connect learning and memory? Engagement is strongest when we connect emotion to story! Sparking interest and encouraging others through performance enhances the power to retain information. Why do we remember the details of story or content when we are engaged? How can we better insure that …
How do food and fellowship create opportunities for stories? Cooking is ancient, and every culture has its signature dishes. How do the foods we prepare and eat become part of our family stories? What are the elements of a recipe that endure the test of time? How can those …