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Life Story Methods and Meaningful Living: Year One Reflections

What if capturing your stories today could transform how others care for you tomorrow? After nearly a year and 22 episodes, I'm reflecting on what I've learned about capturing essence—and why this podcast is evolving to focus on meaningful living right now, not just future care.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why capturing your essence nurtures well-being in the present moment, not just preservation for later
• The many ways to capture life stories: digital storytelling, guided autobiography, photography, music, and video
• How podcasting became my creative outlet and community connector
• Key themes from year one: lived experiences, storytelling tools, visual stories, and person-centred care
• Why I'm changing the subtitle to reflect proactive approaches to life story work
• What's coming in year two: returning guests and new conversations about creativity and identity

This podcast serves:

• Anyone wanting to preserve what makes them uniquely themselves
• People curious about life story work and creative expression
• DIYers learning to capture stories themselves
• Professionals interested in person-centred approaches

Coming in Year Two:

• Kristy Wolfe on my storytelling journey (February)
• Sean Cisterna on Silver Screamers and lifelong learning
• Dr. Cheryl Svensson and Sarah White on the "Second Chances" anthology
• Dr. Angela Roberts on super aging

Connect with Capturing Essence for Care:

• Text the show using the link in your podcast player
• Email: awestruckaspirations@gmail.com
• Facebook: facebook.com/AWEStruckAspirations
• Website: capturingessenceforcare.buzzsprout.com

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Thank you for listening!

Do you have a question or a topic related to "capturing essence for care" that you would like discussed on the podcast? Text the show using the link above or send Lisa an email: awestruckaspirations@gmail.com

Interested in learning more?

• Check out my Etsy Shop
• Visit my YouTube channel or website

Intro and outro music with thanks: Upbeat and Sweet No Strings by Musictown

Lisa brings over 25 years of experience working in healthcare settings with older adults. The perspectives shared on this podcast are her own and do not represent the views of any past or current employer. Patient/resident stories are shared only with explicit permission or as anonymized composites for educational purposes.