Radio Headspace The Stories We Tell
Nov 1, 2025
Explore the power of storytelling as a vital human need through reflective questions that reveal personal themes and values. Sam shares a personal high-school experience that solidified their identity as a writer. Learn how recounting experiences of success and failure can build resilience and competence. Delve into mixed emotions associated with memories and discover grounding techniques like meditation. Finally, find resources for support and take actionable next steps towards embracing your narrative.
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Poems That Proved A Gift
- Sam recounts a senior-year teacher accusing them of plagiarism when presented with mature poems.
- The experience reminded Sam they once loved writing and needed reassurance that they were good at something.
Stories Improve Memory And Meaning
- Storytelling is an innate human need used to warn, celebrate, and preserve traditions.
- We also remember information more effectively when it's conveyed as a story.
Retelling Shapes Identity
- Revisiting personal stories helps recover past joys and reinforces parts of our identity.
- Repeating stories signals what we value and what we want to remember about ourselves.