Every life is a collage of stories. For Regi Carpenter @regicarpenter, the most important stories are the stories that have not been told, what goes unsaid. Stories shape (and re-shape) beliefs, connect humans, and offer a creative container for authentic expression. For over twenty years Regi has been bringing songs and stories to audiences of all ages throughout the world in schools, theaters, libraries, at festivals, conferences, and in people’s backyards. Listen to this intimate conversation about the transformative power of storytelling and how you can re-story your life as a way to heal from past wounds. We also talk about the emerging field of narrative medicine, the healing potential of sharing your story, how to make stories come alive orally and on the page, and using fear as an opportunity to let go and trust.
An award-winning performer, Regi Carpenter has toured her solo shows and workshops in theaters, festivals, and schools, nationally and internationally. She is the recipient of many awards, and her stories have been featured on Sirius Radio, Apple Seed Radio, The Moth, and NPR. Regi is also the founder of Stories with Spirit, a creative initiative dedicated to bringing songs of joy and stories of hope to grieving children and the people who love and care for them in homes, hospices, and hospitals.
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This episode was edited and mixed by Chad Clarke, chadtheva@gmail.com
