

Write Your Story with Ally Fallon
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We are all creating the stories of our lives each day. Sometimes it’s hard to believe in a happy ending when were in the middle of chaos – or to understand the transformation we are undergoing when we're being tested over and over again – but I believe we are all here to learn, grow, and discover more of who we are in this life and I want to help you do exactly that. Let’s uncover the meaning of our stories together. The stories we tell ourselves about our life matter – and only we have the power to edit, upgrade or re-write them altogether. Only we have the power to become the hero we want to be. Only we can change the narrative of the story we’re telling ourselves. If we’re sick of being the “girl who got dumped” or the “guy who lost his job” or the “villlan,” the “helper”, etc — what choice do we have? We get creative and we write a new story. As a bestselling author, I’ve learned the principals that make stories tick and I've taken many of my life stories and put them to paper. What I have learned is that stories have a lot to teach us about what matters in life; and that one of the most powerful things you can do to heal is to face your story head-on. To co-create the ending. To uncover the thread that holds the whole thing together. To become the hero you would want to see on the screen. I’ve taught many others how to do this and I want to share these insights with you, too. Everyone wants to make meaning of their story (me included) and it’s never too late. You can become a completely new person with a whole new story in just a few short years. So let’s go on this journey together. Come with me as we explore how to become our authentic selves and live our true stories. We’ll explore personal growth, self-help, psychology, spirituality, and so much more. It’s never too late to rewrite your story.
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Sep 19, 2023 • 24min
Putting My Story Together (a real-life example)
In the final episode of the season, I walk you through my process for writing a story and share why it’s so important to look for patterns, repetition and the meaning you make of what takes place. I’ll see you back in a few weeks for next season. Until then, if you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review. Follow Ally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 12, 2023 • 54min
The Story We Are Writing (A Surprise Interview w/ my Husband)
In this episode, I invite my husband onto the show to talk about the story we’ve been living and writing about for the past three years. Listen into the casual conversation between my husband and me where we use the concepts of narrative structure to understand the real events of our lives. Follow Ally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 7, 2023 • 48min
BONUS: A conversation About Writing with Donald Miller
In this episode, I talk with the many-time New York Times Bestselling author Donald Miller. We talk about what makes a book a bestseller, why it’s such a powerful exercise to write your story, and the attitude that creates longevity in a writer. If you want to join me and Don at our final in-person Write Your Story workshop in Nashville, TN (Oct 20-21 2023), you can register at writeyourstory.com.Follow Ally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 5, 2023 • 16min
Why Share Your Story
Sharing your story doesn’t need to mean publishing. It can mean sharing with a therapist or a spouse or a supportive friend. But sharing our stories is almost as important as writing them. And if you do want to publish, in this episode I’ll share a few things to keep in mind.Follow Ally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 29, 2023 • 16min
How to Write Your Story
Now that you know the framework, it’s time to practice putting it all together. In this episode, I’ll share a few different strategies that make your writing process easier.Follow Ally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 22, 2023 • 13min
The Reason I’m Telling You This Is… (The Moral)
All stories have morals. Even when the moral is not directly stated, every story is sending a message. The question is: what message do you want to send with your story? You might not get to control every detail of your story, but you do get to control the meaning you want your story to carry. After all, you are the narrator. Who better to decide what this all means? Follow Ally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 15, 2023 • 17min
Finding the Resolution to Your Story (The All Is Lost Moment)
Your hero is rounding the corner on their journey, but a sinking feeling sets in – what if they doesn’t reach their resolution after all? We assume a story has ended in tragedy when in fact the story has not ended at all. We are sitting in our all is lost moment and we haven’t yet experienced or written the resolution. On this week’s episode, I talk about how to find the resolution to your story. Follow Ally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 8, 2023 • 11min
What Happens In the Middle of a Story (Struggle and Relief)
Whatever your hero set out to achieve, the chances are good he or she didn’t achieve it in a single go (or it would be a very short story). The struggle and relief series is where you take your reader on the roller coaster ride of your hero’s transformation. How did your hero have to try and fail in order to get where he or she was going? Follow Ally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 1, 2023 • 12min
Who Will Help the Hero? (The Guide)
If the hero hasn’t been able to change up until now, how will he or she manage to change now? This week I want to teach you about a very important character in your story who will help the hero shift her perspective, achieve her objective and change into the more evolved person she wants to be.Follow Ally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 25, 2023 • 20min
The Magical Parallels of Storytelling and Life (The One Big Problem)
There are a handful of ways that story formulas don’t match up with life experience. Our stories don’t always tie up with a perfect resolution, for example. But when it comes to problems, life and storytelling have this in common: no shortage of obstacles in the way of getting to where we are trying to go. On this week’s episode, I unpack how we use this to our advantage. Follow Ally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.