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Stories and Stanza delivers authentic storytelling, intimate conversations with writers revealing their craft and transformative explorations of emotional intelligence, mental health and resilience.

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  • Abhra Pal

    Father | Poet | Storyteller \ud83c\udf99️ Host of 'Stories and Stanza' #Podcast Watch on #youtube \ud83d\udc49 https://yt.openinapp.co/storiesandstanza L isten on #Spotify \ud83d\udc49 https://spotify.openinapp.co/storiesandstanza

  • Áine Greaney

    Irish writer + storyteller in greater Boston. Words in The New York Times, Boston Globe Magazine, Creative Nonfiction, Salon, Books Ireland, Another Chicago Magazine and others. 5 books. Website: ainegreaney.com

  • Silvia Russen

    Hi! I’m Silvia, a business psychologist passionate about workplace well-being, DE&I, and the science of resilience. I explore how neuroscience and evidence-based practices can transform workplace culture and help individuals and organisations thrive.

  • Somia Sadiq

    Entrepreneur. Writer. Speaker.

  • Katie Rizzo

    Writer, accidental poet, former high school teacher. Author website https://katierizzo.com Instagram katierizzo007

  • Tracy Whitton

    Welcome, I’m Tracy—teacher, space holder & forever student of the nervous system, dharma & sacred simplicity. This is a quiet space for honest musings, nervous system repair & spiritual insight. A soft landing for hearts seeking presence & peace.

  • Jo Worsfold

    Hi! I'm Jo and I'm an Australian Healing Channel and Wordsmith who loves to play with energy and words, lives for everyday spirituality, and loves helping writers and poets shine (in life, and in art) with my Stellar Journeys meditation sessions.

  • Sex & Integrity

    Sex & Integrity coach writing from the body. I explore sacredness, eros, grief & soul memory across cultures, genders & beliefs. For those who feel deeply, heal slowly, and long to live whole.

  • Zolal Habibi

    Human rights activist fighting for justice, democracy, and women’s rights in Iran. On NCRI’s Foreign Affairs Committee, leading global efforts for a free, secular Iran. Daughter of a dissident murdered by the regime in 1988.

  • Cloudy Day Chronicles

    Kendall Concini is the creator behind Ziggleoafing Books, offering picture books paired with worksheets and mental health resources. She helps families explore emotions and build understanding together. Subscribe for sunshine on cloudy days.

  • Lelina Smith

    Author of The Girl Who Was Too Much And Not Enough & The Girl Who Saved Them All, Co-author of Heaven That Never Was Writer of YA, romance, horror

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  • John Cuturilo

    John Cuturilo is a counsellor and citizen journalist in Melbourne, Australia. He specialises in working with complex trauma and relationship problems, and teaching people to make optimal use of their minds. Find him at: www.yourlistener.com.au

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