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In another of our occasional series looking at the work of American storytellers, we meet the award winning Laura Packer. Based in Minnesota, Laura has over 25 years of storytelling experience and was recently inducted into the United States National Storytelling Network's Circle of Excellence - a select group of storytellers determined by their peers to be standard bearers of the art, and masters at the craft. You can find Laura online at https://laurapacker.com/Please visit www.patreon.com/thefolklorepodcast where you can join our Patreon support page for free or pay a small amount each month to help our work.
TRANSCRIPT HERE We're back to our regular programming with a fun debate between a future psychiatrist and a psychologist, as Michael Watson joins Steph to talk Stutz, the Netflix documentary “about” Dr Phil Stutz created by Jonah Hill. Steph & Michael discuss how the unique revolutionary techniques Stutz employs aren't quite so unique or revolutionary, and what Jonah was trying and succeeding to portray from this film. BUTTT OF COURSE within the context of the wild and gross texts that Jonah's ex Sarah Brady shared from the actor in July this year. What do the texts say about how effective the therapy portrayed in Stutz actually is? And what actually IS a boundary? Special thanks to Laura Packer for sound editing
After Laura's husband gets a fatal diagnosis, he promises to contact her from beyond the grave. But how will she know it's really him? Thank you, Laura Packer, for sharing this special story with Spooked. Laura's a storyteller in Minneapolis. You can learn more about Laura at her website. Original score by Leon Morimoto, produced by Anne Ford, artwork by Teo Ducot Episodes now drop weekly on Fridays. Featuring brand new stories -- along with episodes previously available only by subscription. Listen for free wherever you get your podcasts.
"It's in hearing the same stories over and over again that helps build bonds, not just in families, but in groups of friends. It's in whatever community you have that those legacies exist." --Laura Packer (storyteller, coach, real-time dreamer) Laura is preaching to the choir!!! This is exactly what the Sidetracked Sisters have been working on and talking about for years. In our interview, Laura and I talk about how it is the everyday stuff that is so important to capture when talking with loved ones and recording stories. We so often think about the big things in life, weddings, births, and jobs as important. Or we look to historical events as the big stories to record. But it's really the little things, the private and intimate happenings that bring that connection with others. We talk about some of our own stories and the people who inspire us. Laura shares suggestions for telling and recording a good story. She gets into how you can find your voice and deepen your creativity. Laura is in all the places on the web! Get Laura's book at https://www.amazon.com/Laura-Packer/e/B07MJCQ4JM%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share You can find her on her website, facebook, and here and here on Instagram. Laura is also available on Patreon, where you can support, and get additional goodies from her!
Story Story Podcast: Stories and fairy tales for families, parents, kids and beautiful nerds.
What would you do if you woke one day and the sun, the moon, and the stars were gone from the sky? Join host Simon Brooks as he brings you Laura Packer and a tale from Ukraine "The Sun, the Moon and the Stars" and Jenni Cargill-Strong telling "The Legend of the Big Dipper".Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/storystorypodcast)
Story Story Podcast: Stories and fairy tales for families, parents, kids and beautiful nerds.
A donkey is a very useful beast of burden. Join Isabelle Hauser as she brings you delightful stories with Laura Packer telling "Ugly and the Donkey" and Norah Dooley telling "Tony and the Donkey"Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/storystorypodcast)
Story Story Podcast: Stories and fairy tales for families, parents, kids and beautiful nerds.
Do you think you are clever? In these stories some folks are.... and some, not so much. Join Simon Brooks as he brings you Priscilla Howe telling "The Fox and her Rolling Pin" and Laura Packer telling "Pottle of Brains"Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/storystorypodcast)
Feature GRIT storyteller: Laura Packer Sean & Kurt's Q: When's the right time to tell a tough story? Laura Packer is a Minneapolis-based storyteller and author. She has told stories around the world for over 25 years (including GRIT's 7 by 7) and has won many awards and events including the 2018 Minnesota Grand Slam. She believes storytelling can help us connect, grow, and heal. *http://laurapacker.com* ( http://laurapacker.com/?fbclid=IwAR2l2K50S1C4ynBTjghIRsHv5epc8qSF7eQeOl57FzaWsgHkiIHL9WTDyAI ) Laura's book: *audiencetozeal.com* ( audiencetozeal.com ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/grit/donations
Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg is the 2009-13 Kansas Poet Laureate, a writer, teacher, and facilitator, and coach and consultant who explores how the spoken, written and sung word can help us live more vibrant lives. Founder of Transformative Language Arts at Goddard College, Caryn is the author or editor of over 20 books of poetry, fiction, memoir, non-fiction, and anthologies. A registered songwriter with BMI, her poetry and prose has been published widely. Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg is a visionary. She bases her writing within communities for community empowerment. I cannot tell how strongly I feel that we are lucky to have her here for her significant and sustained contributions to the word arts. ~ Denise Low, 2007-09 Kansas Poet Laureate As a beloved workshop facilitator, she has led workshops since 1992 for adults in transition, people living with serious illness, and intergenerational and multi-cultural groups. She leads writing and singing retreats and performances with singer-songwriter Kelley Hunt through Brave Voice. She also offers writing, facilitation, and right livelihood coaching, and with Laura Packer, offers the Your Right Livelihood training. Caryn was born in Brooklyn, and grew up there and in Manalapan, N.J. until she headed west to study journalism at the University of Missouri, where she got a labor history degree instead. She continued west to Lawrence, Kansas, where she fell in love with the land, community, and her husband. Caryn received her Ph.D. from the University of Kansas, and she has trained in organizational development and group process, grassroots organizing, poetry therapy, and teaching yoga. She is the recipient of Kansas Arts Fellowship in Poetry, the Rocky Mountain National Park artist-in-residency, and other honors. Caryn lives in the country, just south of Lawrence, Kansas with her husband, bioregional writer Ken Lassman, two big dogs and a cat, and young adult children who visit to the delight of all the humans and animals.
What if the story you are telling yourself is directly affecting your stress? Listen in as storyteller, communications consultant, author, & real-time dreamer Laura Packer and I explore how the stories we tell ourselves create—or hinder—resilience and connection. In this deeply engaging conversations we cover: How during a stressful event the experience in the moment—and the recovery time afterwards— is influenced by your role in the story you tell yourselfHow choosing how you respond, even in the face of misfortune or stress, can improve your recovery time and transform your lifeHow viewing your life through the lens of story can help you develop and maintain resilienceThe role of empathy and re-framing your story in shifting out of stressUsing boundaries to decide who "we let into our heads" especially regarding the stories we consumeHow the media we consume influences our empathy and feelingsTouch on racism and privilege, and discovering your true calling
Story Story Podcast: Stories and fairy tales for families, parents, kids and beautiful nerds.
Mothers come in different forms, as do the children who love them. Join Isabelle Hauser celebrating mothers with Laura Packer telling "The Old Woman and the Ocean Child" and Elisa Pearmain telling "The Gift of Time."
Story Story Podcast: Stories and fairy tales for families, parents, kids and beautiful nerds.
Jack is back up to his odd ways! Guest host Isabelle Hauser shares Liz Weir telling "Jack and the Magic Horse" and Laura Packer telling "Jack and the Pottle of Brains".
Story Story Podcast: Stories and fairy tales for families, parents, kids and beautiful nerds.
A record eleven stories and eleven storytellers grace this episode about the foolish wiseman Nassrudin! Featuring the storytellers Priscilla Howe, Douglas McKay, Rebecca Lemaire, Denise Bennett, Sean Buvala, Laura Deal, Sue Searing, Caleb Winebrenner, Liz Weir, Richard Martin, and Laura Packer.
Story Story Podcast: Stories and fairy tales for families, parents, kids and beautiful nerds.
Can you decipher the messages in these stories? Laura Packer tells the purrfect story "King of Cats" and Janice Del Negro weaves the tale "Wild Hedges". Please know this episode does contain spooky stories! Listen with caution or wild abandon - you have been warned!
Story Story Podcast: Stories and fairy tales for families, parents, kids and beautiful nerds.
What would you do to be the most beautiful person in your village? Hear stories of transformation from Laura Packer telling "Ugly and the Donkey" and Rachel Ann Harding spinning the tale "The Blue Bowl."
A slice of stories from our episodes "Fast Ones", "Storyteller Spotlight: Laura Packer", and "Perspective" featuring tellers Motoko, Jenni Cargill-Strong, Alan Hoal, Rosie Cutrer, Sam Payne, and Laura Packer.
In this episode, we catch up with Laura Packer after a terrific performance at The Celtic Knot pub and performance space in Evanston, Illinois.
Love, Loss And The Stories We Tell with Laura Packer Wednesday, March 14th at 6pm Pacific/9pm Eastern If you love, you will grieve. Whether you lose a job you loved, a relationship you cherished, a person who made your heart sing, or … Continue reading →
This week I am speaking to Laura Packer about experiencing and facing soul-crushing grief. We recorded this a few months before the one year anniversary of the loss of her soul-mate and husband Kevin. A date that just passed the week before this post went live. I first came across Laura’s writing when I read a post on her blog about what not to say to someone who is grieving. I began to follow her on her journey and I can't thank her enough for being so open to sharing her vulnerability, wisdom and love with me. Show notes: seanhoward.ca/12
Laura Packer's "Running Away With Greta" focuses in on one night in the life of a little girl experiencing the temptation of escape and the pull of home. In miniature, this flash-fiction piece examines the complicated relationship between danger and comfort, risk and safety.