Verb Storytelling

A friend once told me that "joy is an act of rebellion." During the Covid-19 pandemic and the civil rights crisis in America right now, I'd venture to offer his truth. Today's stories focus on the word "laugh," and bring humor, nostalgia, and intention to the act of joy in challenging times. Our stories are brought by Johnica Morrow, Mark Zimmerman, and Deb Peterson, with music by Brett Roes. As always, we are produced in the Black Hills of South Dakota and you can learn more, or contribute, at www.verbstorytelling.com

What does it mean to share a story? A post? A link? An idea? Assets? Resources? Growth? Today's stories look at how we share, what we share, and if sharing really is caring. Stories from Chasity Wilde Marcus and Katie Standish and a spoken word piece by Nik Aberle give us insight into the word prompt "Share." Thank you for being a part of Verb Storytelling Collective. You can learn more at verbstorytelling.com. BE a part of the podcast by sending an audio file to verbstorytelling@gmail.com

In these unprecedented times - where so much is unknown - it can be easy to get lost in fear or concern. Today's stories challenge you to look at the world through eyes of wonder - to notice and pay attention to the little things we can control, the things that surprise us, and the small and slow delights of nature and the every day. Stories are from Dorothy Rosby and Mark Zimmerman and Johnnica Morrow shares a poem. This podcast is hosted by Natalie LaFrance-Slack and music is provided by Brett Roes. Thank you for listening! Episode art photograph is by Walker Richardson.

Borrowing from our live show format, today's stories were all prompted by the word "face." Katie brings a recent story of protesting alongside the Wall of Moms and Black Lives Matter in Portland. Jason talks about the importance of the face when at a nudist resort. And Natalie Marsh brings a story of love and loss and the face games she loved with her son. Thank you for being a part of Verb Storytelling Collective's podcast - you can learn more at verbstorytelling.com

In this episode, host Natalie LaFrance-Slack shares a free-form reflection on how often we notice but fail to act. Black Hills storyteller Chasity Wilde brings thoughts from the Grand Canyon of exploration and self-discovery.

In today's episode, we hear a heartbreaking story of loss and the way love lingers and impacts our lives, even when our loved one is gone. I'm also excited to share a story from my mom, Kay LaFrance, who reflects on the challenges of a life well lived and shares her story of how she continues to rise. Verb Storytelling Collective is recorded and produced on stolen land in the sacred Black Hills of South Dakota.

This week's episode features stories about spontaneous journeys with strangers and facing fears through firewalking as well as a poem about love better let go than possessed. We are Verb Storytelling Collective - stories from living people.

This week's episode brings stories from founder Natalie LaFrance-Slack, who wrestles with the unknowns of an imperfect memory, Mark Zimmerman, a South Dakota visual artist and writer, and Johnica - who perfectly sums up the blur of her own life - which may feel familiar as we all move into month 5 of Covid-19. Thank you to Brett Roes for our music and to the storytellers who tell stories and bring hope, laughter, memory, and shared experiences as we navigate the only world we get to live in.

In our first episode, hear from Verb founder, Natalie LaFrance-Slack, as she discusses the incredible hardship of an estranged brother. Pastor Brett shares a spoken word piece about the nature of women in Christian church spaces and trans experiences with voice and power. And Cher brings a story about the launch of her Non Profit, "Yet We Rise" - a local group committed to mental health in Rapid City and beyond.