Legacy After Dark ~ A Legacy Recorder Podcast

Legacy After Dark with April M. Woodard from April M. Woodard. We will be chatting about storytelling, autism, writing, cliff-hangers, and who knows what else

Do you know that you can bring storytelling into every aspect of your life? Debra Weller Storyteller has been working with people for decades to do just that. I had the opportunity to interview her recently on Legacy After Dark! We had an epic conversation about preserving family stories and why it’s so important to tell stories. Listen in to the episode and check out the text breakdown here - https://www.thelegacyrecorder.com/legacy-after-dark/preserving-family-stories-debra-weller --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

What happens when the world goes topsy turvy and you have another podcast you are working on plus all the things? You don't record anything for this podcast. That's what happens... plus a bunch of other stuff that won't all fit in this description area. Links mentioned Book - books2read.com/u/mZjL6y Legacy Website - https://www.thelegacyrecorder.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

If you haven't heard yet, there is a new podcast in town. I'm dropping ridiculously short episodes everyday over here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

This is my post Thanksgiving reflection :P Take a listen to hear about what I'm missing, thinking about, and how we can connect with the people care for and support. If you haven't heard yet, there is a new podcast in town. I'm dropping ridiculously short episodes everyday over here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

Ok. Trigger warning time. In this episode, we will be having a conversation about how we dispose of our loved ones remains and how we handle what we do with their last requests. This can be dealing with the entire scope of grief, from animals to humans. So, onto the deep stuff, check out the episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

It isn't always easy to ask for help, but it is so important to get input from the people you are serving and working with to ensure your creation is beneficial and worth creating. Link to a quick survey asking about how you are using Legacy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

How to keep your boundaries while being generous This is probably a touchy subject for a lot of people. No one wants to acknowledge that it isn’t always “fun” volunteering or being in a situation where you don’t feel like you can extricate yourself politely. Even when you really do need to get out of there. I totally get it. It’s hard to tell someone you need space or a moment to reset or to end the conversation altogether. So What’s to be done then? How can we keep our boundaries while still being generous? I’m so glad you asked! That is exactly what this episode is all about. There are some vague and roundabout threads in the episode but bear with me, I promise it’ll be helpful. -Gael --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

Legacy After Dark with Special Guest Laura Roselle from Family Narrative Project Join Laura Roselle, Family Narrative Project, and Gael Gilliland, The Legacy Recorder, as they chat about Family History and Storytelling. By the end of this episode you will know why we are so passionate about talking to other people, getting their stories and encouraging families and individuals to not only talk about their feelings, or stories but also to listen or write them down for other people to consume. Enjoy! The full article on this episode is located here You can find Laura on… Email laura.roselle@gmail.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FamilyNarrativeProject/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/familynarrative/ Website https://familynarrativeproject.com Happy Writing! Gael, the Legacy Lady --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

How to use writing prompts & story prompts with your storytellers Link to 5 Minute Storytelling A little about the inspiration for the episode... Everywhere you look you are probably going to find ways to tell your own story. For a really long time that is how you could work with the Legacy Recorder. What you will see around the internet are writing prompts, story ideas, and detailed instructions on how to tell your own story. You'll also find beautiful journals, well-executed programs and beautifully designed systems to do this for yourself. Somewhere along the way, I realized that there were already people and companies doing an incredible job of supporting families and individuals with their storytelling adventures. About that time I started thinking about and deciding exactly what I loved about the work I did. What I found was that I really enjoyed helping people learn how to do something new or how to do a “thing” better. That “thing” was storytelling, having conversations and facilitating incredible experiences that impacted many. You may not know this, but while I was talking about how to talk to your mom or grandmother, I was also teaching, training and supporting volunteers, staff, and residents in their storytelling adventures. Through that experience, I discovered a lot of things. One thing I discovered was how to utilize the prompts I created and apply them in a storyteller/facilitator situation. What I want you to know is that any resource, tool, or platform that is out there for individuals and families can be adapted to be used in a facility, care situation, or other instance where there is a patient/staff relationship. This is one of the core components of Legacy and the process I walk staff, volunteers, educators, and facilities through. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

Lighthearted convo about where my parents grew up, specifically my Dad :P • Where did your parents grow up? • Do you live in the same town as they did growing up? What is that like for you? • Are you somewhere else? How did that happen? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

The Legacy Recorder Community Guide If you have ever daydreamed about writing your story or sharing your life experiences, this is the book for you. Inside you’ll find a simple way to tell your story, one page at a time. Maybe you know someone that has a great story to tell, but they need a little help. This book will give you the tools you need to help them tell their story, one page at a time The Legacy Recorder Community Guide is here to give you the opportunity to work with your family to write down their stories. Using simple storytelling methods, families can work together to capture their stories. Regardless of age, everyone has something to contribute. This guide contains the information and tools necessary to support you in your storytelling journey. You can buy the physical book for $15.00 with free shipping (within the US) by clicking here. It is also available as an ebook on Amazon. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

A little on the weather, recording everyday moments, and upcoming episodes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

Do you ever wonder what would happen if you got 4 people in a room who weren't worried about what other people thought? Me too! Sooooo... Are you ready for that convo? I know I am. This episode is four people coming together to have an intentional conversation on mental health and all the things it impacts (relationships, self love, behavior, work stuff etc.) The line up... Daniel Adam Willis Troy Sandidge Gael Gilliland Bree Palmer We want you to be part of the conversation! Message me with your answers, questions, comments, and suggestions! https://www.facebook.com/thelegacyrecorder/videos/2429281233824482/ Share this with someone who needs to hear this today! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

This is my reflection on a really intentional livestream that happened over on the Facebook Page. You can watch/listen to it here. It is definitely a conversation that could have gone for hours. I'm looking forward to chatting with Troy again and being intentional with our time and conversation. Take a listen to the podcast episode and let me know what thing you did :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

Things don't need to be perfect to be right. How helping the person in front of you is all you need to be successful in this storytelling journey. www.thelegacyrecorder.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

Question to mull over... What landmark (man-made or historic) do you want to see before it's gone? Here are a few on my list ~ Taj Mahal Versailles Egyptian Pyramids The Hanging Gardens A Glacier There are a lot more but that is a brief list :P Follow up questions... Why do you want to see that place? What do you think you will feel when you are standing there? Do you think you will be different after visiting? Who would you take with you? Happy Writing! Gael, the Legacy Lady --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

Join Christina Andreola (New Narrative) and Gael Gilliland (The Legacy Recorder) as they chat about personalized Celebrations of Life and how hiring an Event Planner can be one of the best decisions you'll make during this process. We discussed the Celebration of Life event trends (yeah!), options for families, and the different ways families are telling the stories of their loved ones. ~ Christina was always passionate about telling people stories. When she had the unique opportunity to help tell her uncle story in the form of his celebration of life after he passed away, she, of course, said yes. She had already been a part of the event planning industry in Canada for a number of years. Her family felt she was an obvious choice to plan what would be a large-scale event for her uncle's celebration of life. From lining up caterers to securing the venue, Christina planned out the event so her family could process and morn uncle’s loss. The funeral and death industry has long been a dreary, depressing, sad and dark expression of a loved one. The next generation of funeral and death industry professionals are encouraging families and loved ones to embrace joy in their end-of-life celebrations. the focus is on the story of the person and the way they lived their life rather than how and why they died. While this change has been happening for a while I believe Gen-X and Millennials will be at the forefront and forerunners of this culture change. Christina with New Narrative memorials is one of those leading the charge. ~ I sincerely hope you enjoy the interview. You can find Christina on... Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBDg2Xqo7eF3vteTVaeiCkw?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/newnarrativememorials/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/newnarrativememorials/ Website https://www.newnarrative.ca Happy Writing! Gael, the Legacy Lady --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

In this episode we will be talking about intergenerational projects, how they can help young and old participants. If you've participated in an intergenerational project, whether it was about storytelling or anything else, feel free to leave something in the comments, or send me a message and let me know your experience. I'd be so happy to feature your story on the next episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

Question to mull over... What landmark (man-made or historic) do you want to see before it's gone? Here are a few on my list ~ • Taj Mahal • Versailles • Egyptian Pyramids • The Hanging Gardens • A Glacier There are a lot more but that is a brief list. Follow up questions... • Why do you want to see that place? • What do you think you will feel when you are standing there? • Do you think you will be different after visiting? • Who would you take with you? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

What stories do our photos tell about us? • Our favorite things • Things that make us happy • Who we love • What we enjoy seeing when we travel A few thoughts on how to document those stories and what to look for in the photos a person takes over a lifetime. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

Over the past few years, I have been working with different groups of students to guide them through the process of helping a care resident tell their life story. Each semester has its own unique blend of personalities, bumps, and incredible moments. These students are restoring dignity in the people they work with and they are discovering how they can have the same types of conversations with the people they love. We can use storytelling to • Connect • Deepen relationships • Broaden worldviews • Restore dignity • Inspire hope Find out how to use The Legacy Recorder in your local care center in the link. https://gael-gilliland.mykajabi.com/Facilities-Care-Centers --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

Learn more at https://www.thelegacyrecorder.com/ A few of the highlights... • Who to talk to • What to ask • What's the point • How to make the impact last • What now This topic is by special request. Want to hear about something specific? Message me and let me know! -Gael --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

Ah, birthdays, those fabulous days where humans of every shape, size, and background make their debut in the world. Each year brings new adventures and new ways to interact with the people they love. Do you have birthday traditions? This episode was all about birthdays and the traditions we use to celebrate ourselves and the people we love. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

How we meet the people we spend the rest of our lives with is one of those stories that never gets old. The telling of it changes and becomes embellished. One person remembers it one way and the other person remembers something completely different. Learn how to record these memories with my introductory course --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

How Grief effects us physically... Grief affects everyone differently and that includes the physical effects. This time of year is when I feel those effects most often. A few things I experience... • Overwhelming sadness • Overly tired/exhausted • Nausea • Crying at weird times • Aches and pains and general fatigue Sometimes it's just as strong as it was in the days/weeks/months following my Dad's death. What are some of the effects you feel? Learn how I processed my grief at https://www.thelegacyrecorder.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

How to ask about hard stories, war stories, sad stories... • Going beyond the lighthearted and funny stories • Asking with care • Being respectful inspired by Jennie Mustafa-Julock --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

Using Legacy as a Volunteer and Legacy for Volunteer Groups • What does that look like • Who am I talking about • Where can you Volunteer Visit https://www.thelegacyrecorder.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

***Trigger Warning*** #death #dying #grief Inevitably, someone you know, love, care for... is going to die, or a friend's someone they know, love, care for... is going to die. It's a matter of when, not if. There, I said it. I know it isn't pretty or fun to think about and it's often a taboo subject we don't mention in mixed company. We skirt around it instead of running headlong into the wall of grief surrounding those who are left behind. Here are a few things I do and have done when #deathhappens... Also, what I wish someone would have done for me when death happened in my family. -Gael #dignityindeath #holdingspace #griefsupport #hospice #itmatters --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

Milestones - Big Ones & Small Ones • How to write about them • Why they matter Check out this free mini-course that will help get you started on working with someone you love to tell their story http://bit.ly/LRHSYL --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

What do you do when Grandma doesn't want to talk... • Get her laughing • Ease into it • Make it simple Link to the course http://bit.ly/LRWSYLP --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

How to Start Hard Conversations • Start Small • Be present in the moment • Why starting now is the best time • Conversation starters for when it just really sucks that someone we love won't be here soon Link to the first Article on how to work with your family to tell their story http://bit.ly/howtoworkwithyourfamily --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

Hashtags to check out for Storytelling & Family Stories Inspiration #AncestryHour #LegacyChat #genchat --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

Makers & telling the stories behind the things we make for those we love • Are you a maker? • Do you have a maker in your family? • Do you know the stories behind the pieces that they've made? Link to my free course: https://gael-gilliland.mykajabi.com/p/Work-with-someone-you-love --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

Legacy Hunt - A storytelling scavenger hunt to get your kids engaged with your family this holiday season Link to the Legacy Hunt :) http://bit.ly/legacyhuntkids *Designed with your Kiddo in mind complete with a Parent Guide* - Give your kiddo something to do - Keep boredom at bay with an interactive activity that gets them talking with grandma. - Include everyone at the table - This activity encourages everyone to get involved and talking together. - Start having better conversations - Give your kids (and family) the chance to have better and more memorable conversations. With a no brainer price tag of $22, it could be the cheapest, yet most profound gift you give this season. Link to the Legacy Hunt :) http://bit.ly/legacyhuntkids --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

Episode 8: Celebrating Family Traditions • What are traditions? • What are a few of your traditions? • Why are traditions important to families & people in general? Link to the FREE Mini-Course on Working with Someone You Love to help them tell their story http://bit.ly/LRHSYL --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

Episode 8: Celebrating Family Traditions • What are traditions • What are a few of your traditions • Why are traditions important to families & people in general Get started on your family story here bit.ly/LRHSYL --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

Episode 7: How to Work with Your Family to Tell Your Family Story 1. Starting point - Goals 2. Who will be involved 3. What is the story about Get started on your family story here http://bit.ly/LRHSYL --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

Episode 6: Why I'm dedicating myself to this idea of telling other people's stories • Why am I doing this? • My Personal Grief Story • Change Your Life & the Lives of the People You Help • Human Dignity • Using Technology to Stay Connected Intentionally I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to tell their story whether or not they are perceived as being important historical figures. Link to the course on Storytelling with a Loved One https://gael-gilliland.mykajabi.com/pl/30496 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

Episode 10: Ten Ways to Up Your Storytelling Game Tune in to find out just how easy it is to uplevel your storytelling. If you have anything else to add, share it in the comments! This is a #LegacyAfterDark Episode Looking for more ways to work on your storytelling or helping someone else tell their story? Look no further! Go here :) http://bit.ly/LRHSYL --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

Episode 9: Makers & telling the stories behind the things we make for those we love • Are you a maker? • Do you have a maker in your family? • Do you know the stories behind the pieces that they've made? This episode was so much fun to record. I hope you are inspired to start telling the full story of the things you make. Thank you so much for watching this video! If you know someone who you think would benefit from watching it, please share it with them! To start doing more storytelling with me... Check out the Free Facebook Group where we work on telling one page of our story once a week. http://bit.ly/2bZHWR1 Need some 1:1 time? I have a great Mini-course to get you going! Totally Free :) http://bit.ly/LRHSYL --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

*Trigger Warning... Grief and Loss of Loved Ones* Episode 17: How being more aware of my #grief & working with it instead of ignoring it has changed my life This is in observance of #GriefAwarenessDay (which is 8/30) Resources: National Grief Awareness Day (https://www.facebook.com/nationalgriefawarenessday.org/) goodgrief app (https://www.facebook.com/goodgriefapp) Grief Beyond Belief (https://www.facebook.com/faithfreegriefsupport/) #tellyourstory #itmatters #nationalgriefawarenessday #letsmakeitreal --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

Episode 5: Letters to loved ones & preserving the past • What to consider when looking at letters • What constitutes as old? • How we think about letters • What stories can the letters tell? Questions for You • When was the last time you wrote a handwritten letter? • When was the last time you received one? Link to the website for more info www.thelegacyrecorder.com * in the audio I say episode 4... it's really 5 smh... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

Episode 4: Everyday Storytelling This episode answers the question... How can we help someone tell their story every day? Link to the Work with Someone You Love Course... https://www.thelegacyrecorder.com/telltheirstory Share your thoughts in the comments! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

Episode 3: Creating a Loved One's Story - 3 Steps to Get Started 1. Ask Them! - Explain why you want to do this with them 2. Make the Time :) - How much time am I talking about & how to fit it in 3. Your First Session - what to expect and what to do Link to the Work with Someone You Love Course https://www.thelegacyrecorder.com/telltheirstory Let me know if you have any questions! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

Episode 2: Intergenerational Storytelling... #LegacyAfterDark This video was originally a Facebook Live Topic: Intergenerational Storytelling Link: https://www.thelegacyrecorder.com/telltheirstory Question of the day: Who in your life can you work with right now to have a storytelling conversation? Ok, what the heck do I mean by that & what does it look like... • Ask them a question about their life (a specific memory, something they brought home from a trip etc.) • Take the time to ask how that moment made them feel • Did that moment/thing/person change how they viewed the world or their life? Happy writing! -Gael, The Legacy Lady --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

This was originally a Facebook Live :) Thank you for taking a moment to listen to this podcast! Link to Work with Someone You Love https://www.thelegacyrecorder.com/telltheirstory --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

A few of my favorite ways to be a better writer... things you can do today :) Also how I wrote The Legacy Recorder Community Guide --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

This episode spells out what a Volunteer can expect when they use the Legacy Recorder with others and how it benefits everyone involved. You will hear about the benefits of using the Legacy Recorder process from the perspective of the individual, family, and volunteer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

How to work with someone to tell their story when they have dementia, Alzheimer’s or another kind of memory loss Sometimes it can be hard to have, what we consider to be, meaningful conversations with somone who is experiencing memory loss. Taking the time to have these conversations with people regardless of their cognitive ability is crucial to their quality of life. The simple act of sitting with someone and really listening to how they are doing is a simple way to make a huge impact. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

All about legacychat what it is and when you can hang out and write with me :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support