The Make it Mentionable Show
In a world that discourages talking about the taboo, I bought a microphone.Storytelling, expert analysis, and vivid descriptions. The Stories Podcast brings history to life, making it accessible and engaging for a global audience.
As Mister Rogers said, “Anything human is mentionable, and anything mentionable is manageable.”
I invite you to join me as we journey through the mess, the magic, and the mania in between because what we can talk about, we can manage.
This honest conversation extravaganza includes free-flowing conversations and high doses of vulnerability to remind you that you aren’t alone. No topic is off-limits. Episodes are designed to leave you smarter (aka more self-aware) than when you came.
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The Latest Episodes
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Redefining & Tapping Into Creativity with Amber Pope
ABOUT THE EPISODE
If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I creative?” or “When is it good enough?” listen to this episode. My friend and rockstar salon owner, Amber Pope (@method_twenty_seven), and I dive deep into what it means to be creative, how perfectionism gets in the way of creative expression, and how to lead with creative awareness.
We also talk about what creativity is, what happens when we absorb too much outside influence, and the breath-restoring difference between perfectionism and excellence.
ABOUT AMBER
Amber Pope is a Stylist, owner of Salon27, educator, creative director, and content writer, with over 15 years in the hair industry. She’s also the only person I’ve trusted to cut my hair for the past decade.
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Shame, Trauma, and Self-Worth with Gail Wisner
ABOUT THE EPISODE
In this episode, Gail Wisner joins me for a deep conversation on boundaries, addiction, self-worth, emotional suppression and expression, the value of sitting in discomfort, and learning to trust your intuition after it has been inhibited.
This deeply vulnerable conversation highlights some of the darker sides of being human while simultaneously shedding light on the power of self-love and the deep connection between pain and joy.
We also discuss women’s role in the patriarchy and how our relationships with ourselves influences our relationships with partners. This episode encompasses themes that plague many of us (especially women) but may not always feel appropriate to talk about—unless you’re paying to sit on a therapist’s couch. In a world rife with division, this conversation is deeply human.
ABOUT GAIL
Over the past 10 years, Gail’s health and business coaching has evolved into coaching parents and teens. She says, “Health and well-being is defined not only by where you live and what you eat, but how you treat yourself and those around you. We are deeply connected and affected by all those in our family unit, even when they are not in our physical proximity. Therefore, our health and well being directly impacts the health and well being of our spouse and children. When we take the time to integrate past traumas or other life challenges, it allows us to live a life that is free of worry, stress, sadness and fear. Instead, we get to live a life of vibrant health, meaning and purpose, and of course joy and abundance.”
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Using the Enneagram for Better Communication with Hannah Fryer
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Hannah Fryer joins me to talk all about the Enneagram and the many ways it can help us communicate better in our relationships. Never heard of the Enneagram? No worries, we explain what it is at the top of the episode. Already an Enneagram lover? Hannah mentions the core longings and core fears of each type, which is perhaps my favorite part of the conversation. This conversation is filled with juicy tidbits to becoming more compassionate communicators.
Hannah also helps me make the final determination on if I’m type 7 or 9. If you’ve had a hard time typing yourself, the questions she asks me are gold.
Other highlights from this episode include Hannah’s obsession with car seat safety, and our discussion around the Enneagram types for Ted Lasso characters.
ABOUT HANNAH
Hannah Fryer is the founder of Brambling & Co. and a Certified Enneagram Coach. Regardless of the project or goal, Hannah’s guiding principle and primary focus is making the world a better place. Her core values are purpose and vision, and everything she does comes back to those two words. She believes wholeheartedly she was made to do this work, and she’s grateful every day to wake up to new opportunities and to use her gifts to make a difference in the lives of others.
To connect with Hannah: https://brambling.co/contact
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Becoming a Better Storyteller with Mike Ganino
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Mike Ganino (@mikeganino) joins me to talk about the importance of stories, what makes a good story, and how to become a better storyteller. We dig into personal mythology and why it matters and how stories help us make sense of our life. We also explore an interesting twist on classic fairy tales.
I also share about my Disney princess identity-crisis and Mike talks about his days spent clowning. This episode is filled with fun!
ABOUT MIKE
Mike Ganino is a storytelling + public speaking expert who hosts The Mike Drop Moment podcast. He’s been named a Top 10 Public Speaking Coach by Yahoo Finance, and California’s Best Speaking and Communication Coach by Corporate Vision Magazine. He is an author, former Executive Producer of TEDxCambridge and has been named a Top 30 Speaker by Global Guru. He teaches storytelling, presence, and public speaking to some of the biggest names and brands. He’s a trained actor and coach from the World Famous Second City, Improv Olympics, and Upright Citizen’s Brigade. In addition to his track record as an executive in the hotel, restaurant, retail, and tech industries, Mike’s worked with organizations like Disney, American Century Investments, American Marketing Association, and UCLA.
Snag Mike’s storytelling guide: www.mikeganino.com/storycraft
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Taking Up Space with Rachel Valentino
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The inaugural episode is here!
To kick things off, my friend Rachel Valentino joins me to discuss taking up space. If you’ve ever felt like shrinking to keep someone else comfortable or like denying your truth seemed safer than owning your story, this episode is for you. Rachel’s story of discovery and redefining herself post-divorce paved the way for us to dive deep into:
- What is it that really makes us human?
- How do we transform the urge to turn into robots when things get uncomfortable?
- How do we claim our story when it may leave others feeling uncomfortable?
- How do we reconnect with desire after years of suppressing needs and wants?
This episode will help you find freedom in your flaws and start taking up more space in your life.
ABOUT RACHEL
For the past fifteen years, Rachel has been a leader in the DC real estate scene. During the emotionally charged experience of buying or selling real estate in urban and suburban Metro DC, where variables in the local market are numerous, and the end result is unknown, clients have, year after year, put Rachel in the top echelon of real estate pros across the city. She is annually recognized by Washington City Paper, Bethesda Magazine and Washingtonian as being a top agent in the area.
