In this inspiring episode of A Fresh Story, artist and YouTuber Scott Christian Sava shares the journey behind his book Becoming an Artist: How to Make Art Like a Human by Embracing Failure, Discovering Your Creative Voice, & Finding Joy in the Process. We explore creativity, community, and why art isn’t about perfection—it’s about being human. A must-listen for artists and dreamers alike.

After losing her mom to brain cancer and becoming guardian to her little sister, Chloe Sexton turned heartbreak into hope—building a viral bakery, Chloe’s Giant Cookies. In this emotional episode of A Fresh Story, Chloe shares how grief, guardianship, and resilience shaped her journey as a business owner, single mom, and TikTok creator. A powerful story of love, loss, and fresh starts.

In this episode of A Fresh Story, we sit down with Leslie Gray Streeter—journalist, memoirist, and now debut novelist—to unpack the heartbreak, humor, and honesty woven into her new book, Family and Other Calamities. With wit and grace, Leslie shares how she turned personal loss and professional scandal into fiction that cuts close to the bone.

In this episode of A Fresh Story, Emily Westerfield shares her transformative journey from surrogate to surrogacy agency owner. Discover the emotional and logistical aspects of surrogacy, the importance of psychological readiness, and the powerful bonds formed with intended parents.

After losing her daughter Baylie Grogan in a tragic college accident, Shawnee Baker became an advocate for healthcare proxy awareness and college safety reform. In this powerful episode, Shawnee shares Baylie’s heartbreaking story and why every family needs legal protections in place for young adults. We discuss medical decision-making, toxicology laws, and the mission behind the Baylie’s Wish Foundation. A must-listen for all parents.

Transgender father Trystan Reese shares his powerful journey through adoption, trans fatherhood, and building a blended LGBTQ+ family. From unexpected parenthood to raising a neurodivergent child, Trystan opens up about love, identity, and resilience. A must-listen on modern parenting, chosen family, and redefining fatherhood.

In this episode of A Fresh Story, teen leadership coach Lorraine Connell shares powerful stories from her book A Teacher’s Story, revealing how real leadership often begins in quiet, unexpected ways. Learn how one act of belief transformed teens into confident leaders—and why rethinking leadership is essential for parents, teachers, and youth mentors.

After divorce turned her world upside down, Olivia Howell began rebuilding her life from the ground up—with honesty, intention, and love. In this episode of A Fresh Story, she shares how she created a joyful, modern family with her two sons, overcame postpartum depression, and found strength through tradition, support, and self-trust.

What happens when love finds you across an ocean? In this episode of A Fresh Story, Olivia sits down with her sister, Genevieve Dreizen, to talk about the beautifully complex journey of building a life—and a family—across continents. From a chance meeting in Scotland to the quiet triumphs of long-distance love, this is a story that blends vulnerability, resilience, and deep-rooted connection.

In the kickoff episode of A Fresh Story’s new Family Season, sisters and co-hosts Jenny Dreizen and Olivia Howell sit down to reflect on the evolution of their podcast, with over 200 episodes under their belt, the duo shares how their fascination with storytelling—and particularly stories rooted in family dynamics—has shaped both their show and their own understanding of identity.

Olivia and Jenny sit down with Ashley Spivey and Alexa Spivey to discuss their relationships as sisters and the support they provide to each other.

We chatted with our aunt and uncle about the family dynamics after divorce in our own family system. Jon Dreizen and Leslie Dreizen Kilgour are our father's younger siblings, who walk us through their own parents' divorce in the 1980s.

We chatted with filmmakers Dara Resnik and James Takata about their upcoming film California Scenario, a drama exploring intergenerational trauma and resilience within diverse Californian families.

We chatted with siblings Skyler Day and Dalton Day about the unique dynamics of their relationship and their creative journeys as musicians.

How do I prevent myself from burnout? We chatted with burnout coach and therapist Abbey Sangmeister about recognizing and preventing burnout, a state of overwhelm and anxiety that stems from trying to do it all without pause.

We chatted with writer Cindy DiTiberio about her transformative journey through divorce, motherhood, and personal growth. Cindy opened up about how MDMA therapy helped her confront the truth about her marriage, leading to the difficult decision to leave.

This episode answers the question: How can I prepare to interview for jobs without getting so burned out and stressed? We chatted with Tara Bodine, founder and CEO of True North People Consulting, about strategies to navigate job interviews without burning out.

We chatted with Tami Hackbarth about her inspiring journey from navigating trauma in her early life to becoming a dedicated advocate for justice, equity, and personal well-being. Tami shared how her experiences shaped her mission to create change through activism, teaching, and self-care.

On this episode of The Sibling Series, we chatted with sisters Maria Avgitidis (you may know her as the famous Matchmaker Maria) and Chrisoula Mavrianos about growing up in a Greek American household, navigating the dynamics of working together, and their journey into the matchmaking business.

What is nervous system regulation and how can I regulate my nervous system? We chatted with Jessica Addeo, an occupational therapist and nervous system coach, about the fascinating concept of nervous system regulation and its impact on our daily lives.