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The TMI Project Story HourSam Finds a Ripple of Hope with the Grateful DeadWhen Sam finds himself at St. Christopher's – an in-patient addiction treatment facility – for the second time, he discovers an unexpected solace when he becomes a church choir director. Tune in to learn how, when his community learns of a tragic loss, Sam (and the Grateful Dead) helps them find harmony within the chaos.If you think you have a problem and want help, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Association’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.Writing Prompt: Write a true story about a meaningful connection you made with someone during a difficult time.2024-06-0514 min
The TMI Project Story HourJonathan Finds His Child’s PoseThe youngest of four boys in a family that abides by a “stifle-your-feelings” approach to life, Jonathan learns how to process his chaotic life through his dreams. Listen in to find out how, at 9 years-old, he’s awoken from a recurring nightmare to find it’s become a reality. If you think you have a problem and want help, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Association’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.Writing Prompt: Write a true story about a time when you felt misunderstood or overlooked by your family.TMI Project Staf...2024-05-2914 min
The TMI Project Story HourTyana is Made of MagicAs a result of historical and generational trauma, Tyana’s elders are not comfortable expressing anxiety and depression. She feels she’s being trained to smile through trauma. Listen to hear how Tyana discovers she has a superpower; a world where she is made of magic. If you think you have a problem and want help, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Association’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.Writing Prompt: Write a true story about a personal experience that made you feel empowered and in touch with your unique identity.TMI Proje...2024-05-2211 min
The TMI Project Story HourPatty Refuses to Follow in Wild Bill’s FootstepsIn her own recovery from alcoholism, Patty sifts through resentments toward her father, known to most as Wild Bill, after navigating a lifetime of family chaos and grief, all sparked by his drinking and wild ways. Listen to hear how Patty came to see herself in her father, and find the compassion to forgive him, and ultimately herself. If you think you have a problem and want help, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Association’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.Writing Prompt: Write a true story about a significant turning point in your...2024-05-1515 min
The TMI Project Story HourMorris: The Mind of Someone Like MeMorris has learned how to navigate a life filled with challenges by finding solace in keeping busy with all the things he enjoys, from watercolor painting to working out mathematical equations. However, when TMI Project offered a storytelling workshop in collaboration with the Mental Health Association of Ulster County (MHA), he was hesitant to join. When he decided to overcome his fear of public speaking and give it a try, though, he transformed into a powerful storyteller.In his story, Morris shares a heartfelt letter to his late grandmother, Gigi, and speaks out about to breathe stigma...2024-05-0831 min
The TMI Project Story HourEva is NOT Mentally IllFor years, Eva resisted the idea of medication while simultaneously self-medicating her ever-present depression. However, when running, herbal supplements, binge drinking, and all the other tactics that she’s tried still leave her unable to stop crying, she finally takes the plunge. Tune in to hear how Eva comes to accept and find the right treatment for her clinical depression which opens up a whole new world.If you think you have a problem and want help, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Association’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.Writing Prompt: Write a tru...2024-05-0120 min
The TMI Project Story HourSeason 7: Vicarious Resilience (Trailer)Discover the transformative power of true storytelling on Season 7 of The TMI Project Story Hour: Vicarious Resilience. In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, each episode features real people, real voices, and real stories surrounding experiences with mental illness and mental health - all written during a TMI Project workshop. These unsung heroes craft true stories that intentionally include the “too much information” parts we usually keep to ourselves. Listen in, subscribe, and embrace the radical truth-teller within you. TMI Project StaffEva Tenuto (she/her), Executive and Artistic Director / Co-founderBlake Pfeil (he/him), Operations and Progr...2024-04-2402 min
The TMI Project Story HourHow Laganja Estranja Taught Jay Jackson to Let Her Hair DownIn this special episode of The TMI Project Story Hour, Jay Jackson, known to many as RuPaul’s Drag Race superstar Laganja Estranja, reveals a more intimate side of her true self. Tune in to hear how her drag career inspired a profound shift in embracing her femininity-- and how full self-acceptance helped her not only live authentically but become a fierce advocate for the trans community. The episode culminates with a powerful speech from Celeste Lecesne, co-founder of The Trevor Project, as they lovingly present Jay with TMI Project’s Voices in Action Award, honoring her important work as a...2024-04-2026 min
Roots to RenewalSeason Two, Episode Eight: Micah Blumenthal on the Deep-Rooted Cultural Issues Surrounding Work, Money, and TimeSend us a textWe recently had the great fortune of welcoming Micah Blumenthal into conversation. Micah is a worker trustee at the Good Work Institute, a workshop leader of the Kingston based TMI project, serves on the board of Radio Kingston, and is co-host of The Breathing Room and host of Hip Hop 101 on Radio Kingston. In this episode, Micah and our host Martin Ping reflect on the phenomenon of time, the importance of being rooted in place, the nature of work, our complicated relationship with money, and how all of these things are interconnected. 2024-03-1236 min
The TMI Project Story HourMessage in a Bottle: Thank You and Happy HolidaysWith support from Maureen Paul, executive director Eva Tenuto offers gratitude for your support this year.This episode was produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. It was written, edited, and produced by Eva Tenuto, Blake Pfeil, and Raine Grayson.Featured:Eva Tenuto (she/her), HostMaureen Paul (she/her), StorytellerTahyira Cordner-Arias (she/her), StorytellerKatie Willingham (she/they), StorytellerKat Samedova (she/her), StorytellerTina Dierna (she/her), StorytellerRaine Grayson (he/him), StorytellerTMI Project StaffEva Tenuto (she/her), Executive and Artistic Director / Co-founderBlake Pfeil (he/him), Operations and Programs ManagerLaura Marie Ruocco (she/her), M...2023-12-2707 min
The TMI Project Story HourKatie Finds Hope in a Small GestureAfter a waiting room experience that forces her to leave the doctor’s office before receiving the services she needed, Katie is slow to trust doctors. A small gesture from a kind, affirming doctor helps not only restore Katie’s faith in healthcare, but strengthen her faith in humanity.Featured:Katie Willingham (she/her), Storyteller Raine Grayson (he/him), HostWriting Prompt: Write a true story about a challenge you’ve encountered while trying to access healthcare.This episode was produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. It was written, edited, and produced by Eva Tenu...2023-12-2014 min
The TMI Project Story HourTahyira's Abortion: A Coming of Age StoryIn a candid conversation with her partner, Tahyira grapples with the realities of an unplanned pregnancy, reflecting on the racial disparities and societal expectations that shape her decisions. While Tahyira has to face many challenges alone, her abortion experience becomes a profound turning point in which she gains confidence, claims independence, and for the first time, feels like a grown woman she can depend on.This episode was produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. It was written, edited, and produced by Eva Tenuto, Blake Pfeil, and Raine Grayson.If you believe everyone deserves the right t...2023-12-1317 min
The TMI Project Story HourMessage in a Bottle: International Women's Podcast AwardsTMI Project Executive Director Eva Tenuto’s “message in a bottle” about The TMI Project Story Hour’s big win at the International Women’s Podcast Awards in London.Learn More About IWPA: https://everybody-media.com/awards/RSVP to Stories for Choice: Period Powerhttps://tmiproject.salsalabs.org/SFCPeriodPower2023/index.htmlSupport Stories for Choice Today!https://tmiproject.salsalabs.org/AnnualAppeal2023/index.htmlTMI Project StaffEva Tenuto (she/her), Executive and Artistic Director / Co-founderBlake Pfeil (he/him), Operations and Programs ManagerLaura Marie Ruocco (she/her), Marketing and Digital CoordinatorRaine Grayson (he...2023-12-0611 min
The TMI Project Story HourStephen Meets The Saint of the AIDS CrisisStephen Cardile learns to let his freak flag fly at The Saint, a vibrant gay club in 1980s' New York City. There, he reconnects with his childhood friend, Jimmy. In honor of World AIDS day on December 1st, Stephen reveals his personal journey during the AIDS crisis and pays tribute to his dear friend. Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of HIV/AIDS, death and dying, drug use, and descriptions of medical emergencies. Listener discretion is advised. Writing Prompt: Write a true story about a friendship that has deeply impacted your life.TMI Pr...2023-12-0114 min
The TMI Project Story HourKatie, Raine, and Tina the Tampon LadyEva talks to Katie, Tina, and Raine to explore the ultimate TMI topic: menstruation. Get a sneak peek into TMI Project’s partnership with the brave students of Kingston High School’s Period Power! Club as they prepare for their upcoming performance and emphasize the challenges faced by those who menstruate, the impact of period poverty, and the urgent need for comprehensive education.Join us on December 6th, 2023 for a live performance in Kingston, NY - or via livestream from anywhere with an internet connection. RSVP today! Period Power! Club is a chapter of PERIOD.ORG.2023-11-2924 min
The TMI Project Story HourTroy Ellen: Revolutionary BadassGrowing up in a predominantly white world, Troy Ellen is often criticized for not being black enough. By exploring identity through two different characters—first at 13 when she’s forced to play the role of Tituba, the enslaved character in The Crucible, and at 16 when she chooses to play the role of Peaches in Four Women by Nina Simone—Troy Ellen accepts herself for being black enough just as she is.Today's episode is hosted by Micah.Content Warning: N/A Writing Prompt: Write a true story about an event or movement in history...2023-11-2213 min
The TMI Project Story HourCrystal, Sarah, & Susan’s Furry, Four-Legged MisadventuresIn this pet-themed episode, three storytellers share mis-adventurous tales that celebrate the unique connection between animals and the crazy human caretakers who love them: Crystal has an epic cat battle, Sarah forms an unbreakable bond with a disabled dog, and Susan goes on a pet rescue mission.These stories were originally presented on February 18th, 2016 at BSP in Kingston, NY.Writing Prompt: Write a true story about a mishap that had you questioning your abilities as a pet owner.TMI Project StaffEva Tenuto (she/her), Executive and Artistic Director / Co-founderBlake Pfeil...2023-11-1525 min
The TMI Project Story HourRay Cocks: A Veteran’s StoryRay Cocks learned the intricate complexities of violence at a young age - knowledge he continued to carry with him through his deployment during the Vietnam War. In honor of Veteran’s Day, Ray shares his story, which captures the profound strength and resilience of the human spirit. He also opens up about how it felt to tell his story and how storytelling continues to impact him today.Content Warning: This episode contains candid discussion of violence and warfare, child abuse, and domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised.Writing Prompt: Write a true story about a t...2023-11-0822 min
The TMI Project Story HourThe TMI Project Story Hour: TrailerDiscover the transformative power of true storytelling on The TMI Project Story Hour. In this trailer, we offer a glimpse into the compelling narratives you’ll hear in upcoming episodes. Each episode features real people, real voices, and real stories - all written during a TMI Project workshop. These unsung heroes craft true stories that intentionally include the “too much information” parts we usually keep to ourselves. We’ll take you behind the scenes with our storytellers as they showcase just how contagious speaking the truth can be. If you’re seeking some heartfelt connection with some ra...2023-11-0102 minThe TMI Project Story HourVoices in Action (Trailer)TMI Project’s biggest event of the year is back after a three-year hiatus! Join us for the celebration at Voices in Action on September 28th, 2023. This award ceremony and storytelling showcase will leave you inspired, whether you attend in person at the Senate Garage in Uptown Kingston or join us virtually via live stream. Oh, and did we mention it’s free?This year, our national honoree is Jay Jackson, who you might know as Laganja Estranja, the world-renowned drag performer and trans activist who graced the stages of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Not only will she re...2023-09-1510 minThe TMI Project Story HourMessage In A Bottle: September 13, 2023TMI Project’s Executive Director Eva Tenuto is back to deliver another message in a bottle. With our first message in a bottle, which aired back in April of 2020, we filled you in on what was to come with our then brand-new podcast. Now, Eva comes with an update about why things have been so quiet on your feed lately - and unveil some exciting changes on the horizon.The TMI Project Podcast is now The TMI Project Story Hour, designed to make it easier than ever for true storytelling enthusiasts to find us and stay connected. Sa...2023-09-1303 min
The TMI Project Story HourBlack Trans Stories Matter: Cece Catwalks Into the FutureAs a member of the original, legendary Royal House of LaBeija, Cece (she/her) explains how her ballroom background helped her deal with a difficult health diagnosis.This is Episode 11, the Season 5 finale of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Trans Stories Matter featuring Cece Suazo. Cece is a life-long trans activist and artist. She was honored with the 2018 Advocate Magazine Award for her contributions to the ballroom community and performing arts. She has appeared in numerous off-Broadway productions. As the 1st trans woman of color at WOW Cafe Theater, she’s produced many works in her 12 years as...2023-04-2630 min
The TMI Project Story HourBlack Trans Stories Matter: Aren Reveals The Man He IsFrom growing up with gender freedom to his experience in the military and child rearing, Aren (he/him) explores alternate expressions and uncovers the true man he is.This is Episode 10 of Season 5 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Trans Stories Matter featuring Aren McDaniel. Aren is a U.S. Army Veteran and aspiring graphic novelist living in Lynchburg, Virginia. Aren strives to turn his experiences as a survivor of Gender-Based and Intimate Partner Violence, into stories of hope that will guide others to better informed life choices. As a newly-wed and a dad, when he isn’t...2023-04-1916 min
The TMI Project Story HourSeason 5: Black Trans Stories Matter (Trailer)Meet your hosts, Kiebpoli Calnek (they/them) and Erik Harris (he/him), along with the 10 storytellers who were chosen in a national call to perform in TMI Project’s first-ever Black Trans Stories Matter program, spearheaded by ballroom icon, actress, and activist Ms. Cece Suazo (she/her) whose own story is featured in the season finale. In 2021, in the thick of the pandemic, TMI Project conducted a national call for our first-ever Black Trans Stories Matter program. The trailer for Season 5 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Trans Stories Matter introduces you to the 10 storytellers who were chos...2023-02-0802 min
The TMI Project Story HourBlack Trans Stories Matter 2023: Call for StorytellersThis is the prologue to Season 5 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Trans Stories Matter. Each episode in this 11-part season will feature a personal narrative from a TMI Project storyteller focused on the “too much information” parts of their story that are usually left out due to shame, embarrassment, fear, or cultural expectation.Storytellers featured include:Cece Suazo, Theodora Green, Julian Harris, Sanaia Hood, K.C. Nyabinyere Jallah, KT Kennedy, Eddie Maisonet, Aren Somers, Jahir Thomas, Syd Williams, Mario (Mars) WolfeThis episode was mixed/mastered by Stevie Manns and produ...2023-01-0404 min
The TMI Project Story HourPride Stories: Kiebpoli, Erik, & Black Trans Stories Matter | Season 5 PreviewThis is Episode 9, Season 4 of The TMI Project Podcast: Pride Stories featuring Kiebpoli Calnek and Erik Harris. Kiebpoli has always identified with male and female energies, but it isn’t until they meet a trans man at a queer sex party that they begin to have the language to claim their trans identity.Erik has never been comfortable with his Triple D chest. Finally, a gender-affirming surgery allows him to shine like the sun.Kiebpoli Calnek (they/them), a non-binary queer Black creative born and raised in Lenapehoking/New York City, has generated nua...2022-08-1029 min
The TMI Project Story HourPride Stories: Windy’s Coming Out Story: Past, Present, and FutureThis is Episode 8, Season 4 of The TMI Project Podcast: Pride Stories featuring Windy Sharpe.Windy Sharpe (they/them) is a poet and author who has been writing since age six. Windy moved to New Jersey to be closer to friends (one of whom is TMI alum and workshop leader Raine Grayson) and is nearly done with the first draft of their novel.This episode was written collaboratively by Eva Tenuto, Blake Pfeil, and Julie Novak, produced and edited by Eva Tenuto, and mixed and mastered by Stevie Manns. It was co-produced by Radio Kingston and...2022-08-0320 min
The TMI Project Story HourPride Stories: Pat & Ralph | Pride Stories from LGBTQIA+ EldersThis is Episode 7, Season 4 of The TMI Project Podcast: Pride Stories featuring Ralph Goneau and Pat Meeker.Ralph Goneau (1931-2021) lived in Woodstock, NY. He married his partner of 41 years as soon as same-sex marriage became law in NY. Pat Meeker participated in TMI Project’s 2019 true storytelling performance at the Mental Health Association in Ulster (Kingston, NY).This episode was written collaboratively by Eva Tenuto, Blake Pfeil, and Julie Novak, produced and edited by Eva Tenuto, and mixed and mastered by Stevie Manns. It was co-produced by Radio Kingston and sponsored in par...2022-07-2722 min
The TMI Project Story HourPride Stories: Bailey Finds True StrengthThis is Episode 6, Season 4 of The TMI Project Podcast: Pride Stories featuring Bailey Buckles. These days Bailey (she/her) is focusing on endurance running through the mountains and creating adventure with her amazing wife and pack of puppies. This episode was written collaboratively by Eva Tenuto, Blake Pfeil, and Julie Novak, produced and edited by Eva Tenuto, and mixed and mastered by Stevie Manns. It was co-produced by Radio Kingston and sponsored in part by MrJulieTees.com.Radiokingston.orgJulieNovak.comBlakePfeil.comtmiproject.orginstagram.com/tmiproject/facebook.c...2022-07-2019 min
The TMI Project Story HourPride Stories: Liam Makes Room to DanceThis is Episode 5, Season 4 of The TMI Project Podcast: Pride Stories featuring Liam Juanis. Liam (he/him) recently graduated from Full Sail University with a BA in Digital cinematography.This episode was written collaboratively by Eva Tenuto, Blake Pfeil, and Julie Novak, produced and edited by Eva Tenuto, and mixed and mastered by Stevie Manns. It was co-produced by Radio Kingston and sponsored in part by MrJulieTees.com.Radiokingston.orgMrJulieTees.comJulieNovak.comBlakePfeil.comtmiproject.orginstagram.com/tmiproject/facebook.com/tmiprojecttwitter.com/tmiproject2022-07-1314 min
The TMI Project Story HourPride Stories: What Marilyn Monroe Means to ZeldaThis is Episode 4, Season 4 of The TMI Project Podcast: Pride Stories featuring Zelda, aka Judith Z. Miller. Zelda (she/they) is a multifaceted artist: performer, producer, visual artist, workshop leader, and healer who lives in an erotic, musical, spiritual universe. As a feminist Jew who studies shamanism, she is inspired by the beauty of nature and the guiding force of her intuition as she explores the themes of connection to the Earth, spirituality, sexuality, and gender via a variety of art forms. This episode was written collaboratively by Eva Tenuto, Blake Pfeil, and Julie Novak, pr...2022-07-0618 min
The TMI Project Story HourPride Stories: Meet Your Hosts | Julie & Blake's Gay AgendaThis is Episode 1, Season 4 of The TMI Project Podcast: Pride Stories featuring Julie Novak and Blake Pfeil. This episode was written collaboratively by Eva Tenuto, Blake Pfeil, and Julie Novak, produced and edited by Eva Tenuto, and mixed and mastered by Stevie Manns. It was co-produced by Radio Kingston and sponsored in part by MrJulieTees.com.Since before she was even born, it seems like everyone in Julie’s life has had an opinion on her gender presentation. She is mocked for playing with race cars and toolboxes and regularly “sir/ma’amed” by strangers. When she gets her...2022-06-2243 min
The TMI Project Story HourPride Stories: How a Sticker for The Trevor Project Saved Ray’s LifeThis is Episode 1, Season 4 of The TMI Project Podcast: Pride Stories featuring Celeste Lecesne and Ray Taylor. This episode was written collaboratively by Eva Tenuto, Blake Pfeil, and Julie Novak, produced and edited by Eva Tenuto, and mixed and mastered by Stevie Manns. It was co-produced by Radio Kingston and sponsored in part by MrJulieTees.com.Celeste Lecesne is an Academy Award winner, writer, actor, storyteller, LGBTQIA+ youth activist, and co-founder of The Trevor Project and The Future Perfect Project.Ray is a film student who has been filming 12 short films in 12 months, currently working...2022-06-1528 min
The TMI Project Story HourSeason 4: Pride Stories (Trailer)This is the trailer for Season 4 of The TMI Project Podcast: Pride Stories. Each episode in this 9-part season will feature a personal narrative from a TMI Project storyteller focused on the “too much information” parts of their story that are usually left out due to shame, embarrassment, fear or cultural expectation. Storytellers include: Ray Taylor, Ness White, Zelda - aka Judith Z. Miller, Windy Sharpe, Liam Juanis, Ralph Goneau, Pat Meeker, Bailey Buckles, Kiepboli Calnek, Erik Harris, as well as this season’s co-hosts Julie Novak and Blake Pfeil.This episode was written by Eva Tenuto, Blake...2022-05-2502 min
The TMI Project Story HourStories for Choice: Eva Learns to Mother HerselfThis is Episode 13, Season 3 of The TMI Project Podcast: Stories for Choice featuring Eva Tenuto. Eva is the co-founder and executive director of TMI Project. Since 2010, she has brought TMI Project from her living room to a host of performance spaces, schools, detention centers, mental health facilities and the United Nations. Eva is the editor and director of multiple solo shows, one of which was awarded Best Comedic Script of 2014 in the United Solo Festival. In 2018, her directorial film debut, Vicarious Resilience, a docu short, celebrated its world premiere at The Woodstock Film Festival. This episode was p...2022-05-2519 min
The TMI Project Story HourStories for Choice: Tamika Rises Above Religious HypocrisyThis is Episode 11, Season 3 of The TMI Project Podcast: Stories for Choice featuring Tamika Dunkley. Tamika is the Executive Director of Seasoned Gives, a Hudson Valley organization whose mission is to create lasting solutions to poverty, hunger and social injustice through education, ownership and self-sufficiency.This episode was produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. It was written by Eva Tenuto, and edited, produced, and mixed by Dacia Clay. Our theme song is “Secrets” by Edison Woods. Our Operations and Programs Manager is Blake Pfeil. Our Marketing and Digital Coordinator is Laura Marie Ruocco. Our Administrative Assistant is Elij...2022-05-1813 min
The TMI Project Story HourStories for Choice: Deborah Chooses HerselfThis is Episode 12, Season 3 of The TMI Project Podcast: Stories for Choice featuring Deborah Gordon-Brown. Deborah Gordon-Brown is a resident of Marbletown, NY. She was an actress for over 30 years, appearing in stage productions across the country as well as on television. After retiring from acting, Deborah became a theatre manager, then a psychotherapist, or as she likes to describe it, "More theatre." These days, you can find Deborah reading, painting, and volunteering for organizations in Ulster County. She first worked with TMI Project in 2018.This episode was produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. It was written...2022-05-1812 min
The TMI Project Story HourStories for Choice: MacKenzie Defeats the “Dam in His Vas Deferens”This is Episode 9, Season 3 of The TMI Project Podcast: Stories for Choice featuring MacKenzie Kell. MacKenzie is a mother, writer, poet, Waldorf teacher, adventurer, and storyteller. She currently resides in Downsville, NY and Kingston, NY with her son Zephyr where she spends much of her time writing, fly fishing, and playing in the woods.This episode was produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. It was written by Eva Tenuto, and edited, produced, and mixed by Dacia Clay. Our theme song is “Secrets” by Edison Woods. Our Operations and Programs Manager is Blake Pfeil. Our Marketing and D...2022-05-1111 min
The TMI Project Story HourStories for Choice: Raine’s Medical Chart Won’t Define HimThis is Episode 10, Season 3 of The TMI Project Podcast: Stories for Choice featuring Raine Grayson. Raine Grayson is a multi-genre writer whose work focuses on uplifting the LGBTQIA+ community. This episode was produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. It was written by Eva Tenuto, and edited, produced, and mixed by Dacia Clay. Our theme song is “Secrets” by Edison Woods. Our Operations and Programs Manager is Blake Pfeil. Our Marketing and Digital Coordinator is Laura Marie Ruocco. Our Administrative Assistant is Elijah Jackson. Our graphic designer is Lauren Gill. Our workshop leaders are Perla Ayora, Seth Branitz, Kiebp...2022-05-1111 min
The TMI Project Story HourStories for Choice: Stephanie Reads the Fine PrintThis is Episode 8, Season 3 of The TMI Project Podcast: Stories for Choice featuring Stephanie Ellis. Stephanie is a mom of two amazing teenagers and one extremely lovable rescue dog. She is the owner of Creekside Acupuncture and Natural Medicine in Rosendale, NY. This episode was produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. It was written by Eva Tenuto, and edited, produced, and mixed by Dacia Clay. Our theme song is “Secrets” by Edison Woods. Our Operations and Programs Manager is Blake Pfeil. Our Marketing and Digital Coordinator is Laura Marie Ruocco. Our Administrative Assistant is Elijah Jackson. Our graph...2022-05-0417 min
The TMI Project Story HourStories for Choice: Crystal’s Adoption Dreams are ShatteredThis is Episode 7, Season 3 of The TMI Project Podcast: Stories for Choice featuring Crystal Schachter.Crystal grew up in Ulster County and is glad to be back in the area near her family and participating in the community. She is the Director of Institutional Effectiveness at SUNY Ulster Community College, a mother, crossword fanatic, cat herder, snack-enthusiast, member of the United Way of Ulster County Board of Trustees, and proud TMI Project Story Slam winner. This episode was produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. It was written by Eva Tenuto, and edited, produced, and mixed by...2022-05-0410 min
The TMI Project Story HourStories for Choice: Rita Breaks the Family CurseThis is Episode 5, Season 3 of The TMI Project Podcast: Stories for Choice featuring Rita Worthington. This episode was produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. It was written by Eva Tenuto, and edited, produced, and mixed by Dacia Clay. Our theme song is “Secrets” by Edison Woods. Our Operations and Programs Manager is Blake Pfeil. Our Marketing and Digital Coordinator is Laura Marie Ruocco. Our Administrative Assistant is Elijah Jackson. Our graphic designer is Lauren Gill. Our workshop leaders are Perla Ayora, Seth Branditz, Kiebpoli Calnek, Hayley Downs, Jonathan Gonzalaz, Raine Grayson, Erik Harris, Rae Lipkind, Dara Lurie, Julie Novak, Blak...2022-04-2712 min
The TMI Project Story HourStories for Choice: Brian Faces the TruthThis is Episode 6, Season 3 of The TMI Project Podcast: Stories for Choice featuring Brian Macaluso. Brian is a lifelong Hudson Valley resident currently living in Kingston with his amazing wife Sari (who served as the editorial director of TMI Project for the first seven years of the organization).This episode was produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. It was written by Eva Tenuto and edited, produced, and mixed by Dacia Clay. Our theme song is “Secrets” by Edison Woods. Our Operations and Programs Manager is Blake Pfeil. Our Marketing and Digital Coordinator is Laura Marie Ruocco. Our Admini...2022-04-2712 min
The TMI Project Story HourStories for Choice: Ilyse Teaches Her Mom How Babies Are MadeThis is Episode 4, Season 3 of The TMI Project Podcast: Stories for Choice featuring Ilyse Simon. This episode was written by Eva Tenuto. Our audio producer is Dacia Clay. It was co-produced by Radio Kingston. Ilyse is a parent, avid birdwatcher, and head of a nutrition therapy practice specializing in disordered eating.This episode was produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. It was written by Eva Tenuto, and edited, produced, and mixed by Dacia Clay. Our theme song is “Secrets” by Edison Woods. Our Operations and Programs Manager is Blake Pfeil. Our Marketing and Digital Coordinator is Laur...2022-04-2018 min
The TMI Project Story HourStories for Choice: Antoinette’s Sex-Positive Parenting Is Put to the TestThis is Episode 3, Season 3 of The TMI Project Podcast: Stories for Choice featuring Antoinette Amorcida. Antoinette is a 56-year-old mother of one, living and working in NJ. She recently graduated from college with a degree in philosophy and religion, summa cum laude with highest honors.This episode was produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. It was written by Eva Tenuto, and edited, produced, and mixed by Dacia Clay. Our theme song is “Secrets” by Edison Woods. Our Operations and Programs Manager is Blake Pfeil. Our Marketing and Digital Coordinator is Laura Marie Ruocco. Our Administrative Assistant is Elij...2022-04-2011 min
The TMI Project Story HourStories for Choice: Betty and Mourka | Surviving the World Before RoeThis is Episode 2, Season 3 of The TMI Project Podcast: Stories for Choice featuring Betty MacDonald and Mourka. Their stories were initially shared in the ensemble piece “The Lucky Ones”, as a part of What to Expect When You're NOT Expecting: True Stories of Slips, Surprises, and Happy Accidents, presented at the Bearsville Theatre in Woodstock, NY on June 29th, 2013.This episode was produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. It was written by Eva Tenuto and edited, produced, and mixed by Dacia Clay. Our theme song is “Secrets” by Edison Woods. Our Operations and Programs Manager is Blake Pfeil. O...2022-04-1320 min
The TMI Project Story HourStories for Choice: Alice, No Longer as Sick as Her SecretsThis is Episode 1, Season 3 of The TMI Project Podcast: Stories for Choice featuring Alice Tenuto. It was produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. It was written by Eva Tenuto and edited, produced, and mixed by Dacia Clay. Our theme song is “Secrets” by Edison Woods. Our Operations and Programs Manager is Blake Pfeil. Our Marketing and Digital Coordinator is Laura Marie Ruocco. Our Administrative Assistant is Elijah Jackson. Our graphic designer is Lauren Gill. Our workshop leaders are Perla Ayora, Seth Branditz, Kiebpoli Calnek, Hayley Downs, Jonathan Gonzalaz, Raine Grayson, Erik Harris, Rae Lipkind, Dara Lurie, Julie Novak, Blake Pfei...2022-04-0532 min
On The Ground LevelHone The Power in Your Story With TMI Workshop LeadershipOn The Ground Level Season 2 Episode 2: Hone The Power in Your Story With TMI Workshop Leadership
About Tmi Project:
Since 2010, TMI Project has led more than 100 true storytelling workshops and staged live storytelling performances by nearly 2,000 storytellers, which have been presented to audiences of nearly 200,000 people in schools, colleges, prisons, mental health clinics, theaters, community centers, the United Nations and online.
https://www.tmiproject.org/
Our cofounder Tahyira Savanna has been chosen to tell her abortion story on January 22nd, 2022, the 49th anniversary of Roe vs Wade.
We chatted...2022-01-1731 min
Inside WritingInside BIPOC Writing ResourcesIn this special episode of Gotham Writers' Inside Writing, guest host Angie Chatman conducts a panel discussion with #BlackStoriesMatter Co-Director and TMI Project Workshop Leader Dara Lurie and writer/actor Twinkle Burke. They discuss what resources exist for BIPOC writers, what the TMI Project is all about, and how to get involved in the movement.
Links mentioned during the show:
TMI Project: https://www.tmiproject.org/
The Writer’s Hour: https://writershour.com
London Writer's Exchange: https://londonwriterssalon.com/
New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org
Sundance Collab: https://collab.sundance.org
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The TMI Project Story HourBlack Stories Matter: Odell for PresidentThis is Episode 11, Season 2 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Stories Matter featuring TMI Project storyteller Odell Winfield. This episode was produced by Hayley Downs and mixed by Marlan Barry. It was co-produced by Radio Kingston. Special thanks to Ida Hakkila, Nate Brogan, Kale Kaposhilin, Jimmy Buff, and North Guild Productions. In 1954, Odell told his third-grade teacher that he wanted to be the President of the United States; she told him it would be at least 150 years until that happened. Today, Odell is the Executive Director of the Library at the A.J. Williams-Myers African Roots Center i...2021-01-0612 min
The TMI Project Story HourBlack Stories Matter: Shai Checks “The Box”This is Episode 10, Season 2 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Stories Matter featuring TMI Project storyteller Shai Brown. This episode was produced by Hayley Downs and mixed by Marlan Barry. It was co-produced by Radio Kingston. Special thanks to Ida Hakkila, Nate Brogan, Kale Kaposhilin, Jimmy Buff, and North Guild Productions. Growing up, Shai's mother was the neighborhood booster: she sold what she stole to people in the neighborhood. It supported her drug habit, but she couldn't do it alone: at six years old, Shalawn became her mother's partner in crime. Shai reads her story at TMI P...2020-12-3013 min
The TMI Project Story HourBlack Stories Matter: Twinkle and Ezra Need You to Get Your White MenThis is Episode 9, Season 2 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Stories Matter featuring TMI Project storytellers, mother-son duo Twinkle Burke and Ezra Hubbard. This episode was produced by Hayley Downs and mixed by Marlan Barry. It was co-produced by Radio Kingston. Special thanks to Ida Hakkila, Nate Brogan, Kale Kaposhilin, Jimmy Buff, and North Guild Productions. Twinkle isn't a teacher or a nurse, but sometimes she plays one on TV. Because in the acting world, producers and writers like to cast women of color as nurturers: teachers and nurses being the most popular forms.11-year-old E...2020-12-2317 min
The TMI Project Story HourBlack Stories Matter: What Callie Learned from 90210This is Episode 8, Season 2 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Stories Matter featuring TMI Project storyteller Callie Jayne. This episode was produced by Hayley Downs and mixed by Marlan Barry. It was co-produced by Radio Kingston. Special thanks to Ida Hakkila, Nate Brogan, Kale Kaposhilin, Jimmy Buff, and North Guild Productions. Callie Jayne grew up in a white world. Faced with mental illness and addiction, Callie had to learn how to overcome all of the pressures of a white-driven, racist world, but those struggles, piece by piece, brought them to a different perception of their own expectations.2020-12-1609 min
The TMI Project Story HourBlack Stories Matter: Erica Steps Away from the Corned BeefThis is Episode 7, Season 2 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Stories Matter featuring TMI Project storyteller Erica Brown. This episode was produced by Hayley Downs and mixed by Marlan Barry. It was co-produced by Radio Kingston. Special thanks to Ida Hakkila, Nate Brogan, Kale Kaposhilin, Jimmy Buff, and North Guild Productions. After years of enduring intimate partner violence, working mother Erica Brown reaches a tipping point in her lengthy, toxic, and abusive relationship, all thanks to a corned beef sandwich. Here she is reading her story at TMI Project’s first Black Stories Matter performance in 2017.U...2020-12-0912 min
The TMI Project Story HourBlack Stories Matter: Kesai Feels His FeelingsThis is Episode 6, Season 2 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Stories Matter featuring TMI Project storyteller Kesai Reddick. This episode was produced by Hayley Downs and mixed by Marlan Barry. It was co-produced by Radio Kingston. Special thanks to Ida Hakkila, Nate Brogan, Kale Kaposhilin, Jimmy Buff, and North Guild Productions. Useful Links: TMI Project: www.tmiproject.org
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The TMI Project Story HourBlack Stories Matter: Shawaine Comes to AmericaThis is Episode 5, Season 2 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Stories Matter featuring TMI Project storyteller Shawaine Davis. This episode was produced by Hayley Downs and mixed by Marlan Barry. It was co-produced by Radio Kingston. Special thanks to Ida Hakkila, Nate Brogan, Kale Kaposhilin, Jimmy Buff, and North Guild Productions. Shawaine Davis was born in Jamaica where she was in the majority but at 7 she moved to Kingston, NY, where she quickly learned that racism, ignorance, and fear are synonymous words. Shawaine wrote and performed her story during TMI Project's first-ever all-teen production of Black Stories M...2020-11-2509 min
The TMI Project Story HourBlack Stories Matter: FreedomWalker Takes the A Train (out of Harlem)This is Episode 4, Season 2 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Stories Matter featuring TMI Project storyteller Freedom Walker. This episode was produced by Hayley Downs and mixed by Marlan Barry. It was co-produced by Radio Kingston. Special thanks to Ida Hakkila, Nate Brogan, Kale Kaposhilin, Jimmy Buff, and North Guild Productions. There are two sides to the gentrification coin: creation and destruction. Freedom Walker saw both during her exile from Harlem to Kingston, NY. Freedom Walker was one of our first Black Stories Matter workshop participants, and her story is from TMI Project's first Black Stories Matter p...2020-11-1811 min
The TMI Project Story HourBlack Stories Matter: Don't Step on Jessieca's NikesThis is Episode 1, Season 2 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Stories Matter featuring Jessieca McNabb. In this premiere episode we take a deep dive into activist, stand-up comedian, and radio personality Jessieca McNabb’s life story.This episode was written, edited, and produced by Hayley Downs and mixed by Marlan Barry. It was co-produced by Radio Kingston. Special thanks to Ida Hakkila, Nate Brogan, Kale Kaposhilin, Jimmy Buff, and North Guild Productions. Useful Links: Stewart’s Shops: https://www.stewartsshops.com/TMI Project: https://www.tmiproject.org/"Don't Step on Jessieca's Nikes" on Medium: https...2020-10-2834 min
The TMI Project Story HourReclaiming Our Time (Bonus Episode)Reclaiming Our Time is a Bonus Episode of The TMI Project Podcast. It was released in honor of the first anniversary of Nikole Hannah-Jones' New York Times podcast: #1619Project, a reframing of the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of Black Americans at the center of our national narrative. Hayley Downs produced this episode in partnership with Radio Kingson.On Juneteenth 2017, five writers accompanied by Terry James, living historian and board member of The Slave Dwelling Project, participated in TMI Project’s immersive program of workshops that began with an overnight stay...2020-08-141h 02
The TMI Project Story HourAlone Together (Bonus Episode)True storytelling is a vehicle for human connection and can ignite hope during the darkest of times. Alone Together was launched by TMI Project in the spring of 2020 with the goal of creating a safe and welcoming space for people to connect around their shared experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic. TMI Project invited writers from across the country via an open call to submit a story of up to 1000 words about hope, resilience, loss, loneliness, silver linings, and the unexpected gifts they’ve received during the COVID-19 pandemic. The resulting performance Alone Together was performed live via Zoom....2020-07-2450 min
Connectfulness PracticeStorytelling, Connection, & Resilience with Eva TenutoI'd like to introduce you to TMI Project, a nonprofit near and dear to my heart, that uses writing and true storytelling for social justice movement building, to ignite human connection and as a healing modality for personal transformation. I have gone through the workshop as a participant and became a trained facilitator of their methodology. I recently sat down with Eva Tenuto, the co-founder and executive director of TMI Project, to talk about how storytelling can enhance connection and resilience during times of social isolation. Resources: Eva Tenuto is the co-founder and exe...2020-05-0241 minThe TMI Project Story HourTragedy + Time = Comedy: Markel MosleyThis is Episode 8, Season 1 of The TMI Project Podcast, Tragedy + Time = Comedy featuring Markel Mosley.It was produced in partnership with Radio Kingson with production assistance from Ida Hakkila, Nate Brogan, Marlan Barry and Manuel Blas.Markel wrote and performed his story during a 10-week TMI Project workshop produced in partnership with the Mental Health Association in Ulster County in 2017. Useful Links:Podcast Website: https://www.tmiproject.org/podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/tmiprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tmiprojectInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tmiproject/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSe3UtpOEzhQG03P...2020-04-0106 min
The TMI Project Story HourTragedy + Time = Comedy: Maria Elena De ValleThis is Episode 7, Season 1 of The TMI Project Podcast, Tragedy + Time = Comedy. It was produced in partnership with Radio Kingson with production assistance from Ida Hakkila, Nate Brogan, Marlan Barry and Manuel Blas.Useful Links:Podcast Website: https://www.tmiproject.org/podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/tmiprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tmiprojectInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tmiproject/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSe3UtpOEzhQG03PzwVRUqAVimeo: https://vimeo.com/tmiprojectGender at Work: https://genderatwork.org/
2020-04-0112 min
The TMI Project Story HourTragedy + Time = Comedy: Mourka MeyendorffThis is Episode 6, Season 1 of The TMI Project Podcast, Tragedy + Time = Comedy. It was produced in partnership with Radio Kingson with production assistance from Ida Hakkila, Nate Brogan, Marlan Barry and Manuel Blas.Useful Links:Podcast Website: https://www.tmiproject.org/podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/tmiprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tmiprojectInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tmiproject/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSe3UtpOEzhQG03PzwVRUqAVimeo: https://vimeo.com/tmiprojectMargarita Meyendorff’s Website: https://margaritameyendorff.com/home/
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The TMI Project Story HourTragedy + Time = Comedy: Erica Chase SalernoThis is Episode 5, Season 1 of The TMI Project Podcast, Tragedy + Time = Comedy featuring the late storyteller Erica Chase Salerno. It was produced in partnership with Radio Kingson with production assistance from Ida Hakkila, Nate Brogan, Marlan Barry and Manuel Blas.Sari Botton, TMI Project’s previous editorial director and workshop leader, worked closely with Erica on this monologue which she read for the first time at a gallery in New Paltz, New York in 2017. She passed away in February 2019. Six days before she died she invited Shana Falana from the podcast, I WANT WHAT SHE HAS to in...2020-04-0119 min
The TMI Project Story HourTragedy + Time = Comedy: Erin BarettoThis is Episode 4, Season 1 of The TMI Project Podcast, Tragedy + Time = Comedy featuring Erin Baretto. It was produced in partnership with Radio Kingson with production assistance from Ida Hakkila, Nate Brogan, Marlan Barry and Manuel Blas.Useful Links:Podcast Website: https://www.tmiproject.org/podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/tmiprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tmiprojectInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tmiproject/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSe3UtpOEzhQG03PzwVRUqAVimeo: https://vimeo.com/tmiprojectMental Health Association in Ulster County: https://www.mhainulster.com/
2020-04-0109 min
The TMI Project Story HourTragedy + Time = Comedy: Sam OsterhoutThis is Episode 3, Season 1 of The TMI Project Podcast, Tragedy + Time = Comedy. It was produced in partnership with Radio Kingson with production assistance from Ida Hakkila, Nate Brogan, Marlan Barry and Manuel Blas.Useful Links:Podcast Website: https://www.tmiproject.org/podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/tmiprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tmiprojectInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tmiproject/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSe3UtpOEzhQG03PzwVRUqAVimeo: https://vimeo.com/tmiprojectUpstater: https://upstater.com/contributors/sam-osterhout/
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The TMI Project Story HourTragedy + Time = Comedy: Dusty ChildersThis is Episode 2, Season 1 of The TMI Project Podcast, Tragedy + Time = Comedy featuring storyteller Dusty Lynn Childers. It was produced in partnership with Radio Kingson with production assistance from Ida Hakkila, Nate Brogan, Marlan Barry and Manuel Blas.Useful Links:Podcast Website: https://www.tmiproject.org/podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/tmiprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tmiprojectInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tmiproject/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSe3UtpOEzhQG03PzwVRUqAVimeo: https://vimeo.com/tmiproject
2020-04-0108 minThe TMI Project Story HourMarch 14, 2020: Message in a BottleToday is March 14, 2020 and we’re scheduled to launch the TMI Project Podcast on April 1 – two weeks away. Just in time for the COVID 19 pandemic. The world has changed overnight. Right now, at the moment I’m recording this, there are more than 150 thousand cases worldwide. But that number will be higher by the time you hear this. Markets are crashing.People are losing their jobs, kids can’t go to school. The psychic and economic toll –well, we don’t know yet how bad it can get because all of this is beyond what we’ve allowed...2020-03-1702 min
The TMI Project Story HourSeason 1: Tragedy + Time = Comedy (Trailer)Season 1 of The TMI Project Podcast, Tragedy + Time = Comedy, will be released on April 1, 2020 with eight episodes, including:An ethnomusicologist facing her grief through stand up comedy.A gas station clerk once consumed with rage finds her true voice.A fan-fiction writer who wakes up in Benedictine Hospital Psych Ward.Over ten years, TMI Project has collected nearly 2,000 stories. And now, in The TMI Project Podcast, we’re releasing some of our favorites, along with profiles of the brave and fascinating people who got on stage and shared the stories they were most afraid to tell. It’s ab...2020-01-2702 min
i want what SHE has#12 Carolita Johnson(New Yorker Cartoonist) / Sari Botton (Writer, NY Times ) "Learning to Say No"While Shana is in the studio recording her new album, Theresa and guest hostess Carolita Johnson, artist and New Yorker cartoonist, talk about Carolita's journey back and forth between New York City and Paris, dodging careers your parents envision for you, and becoming an artist on your own terms.
They are joined by special guest Sari Botton, writer, Essays Editor at Longreads, Editorial Director at TMI Project, editor of Goodbye to All That and Never Can Say Goodbye, and founder of Kingston Writer's Studio. Sari digs into her experience with gentrification, which seems to be following her...2018-04-111h 59
i want what SHE has#6 Erica Brown (Black Stories Matter) / Penelope McCourty (Choreographer) "Body Positivity"Theresa and Shana talk about body image and becoming more self-aware of the negative self talk we send to ourselves when we judge others. In studio guest, Erica Brown, talks to us about her process in overcoming shame and reconnecting with self-respect as shared during her TMI Project's Black Stories Matter performance. She also shares the complexity of raising boys in today's world of police shootings, school shootings and toxic masculinity. Penelope McCourty, dancer and choreographer in NYC, discusses her long career working with others and how she helps her community find themselves through dancing. Don't forget, practice your...2018-02-281h 58
i want what SHE has#5 Tameka Ramsey | Eva Tenuto (TMI Project) / Roz Raskin (Roz and the Rice Cakes) "Black Stories Matter and DIY show safe space"On today's show, Theresa sits down with Tameka Ramsey and Eva Tenuto of TMI Project to talk about their initiative #blackstoriesmatter, race relations, being a woman in the tech field, and doing what you love. We also hear Shana's interview with Roz Raskin of Roz and the Rice Cakes about the need for safe show space in music venues. Plus we dip our toes into the subjects of violence, toxic masculinity and creating safe space for men to express their emotions.
Roz Raskin:
https://www.facebook.com/rozraskin/
Nova One:
https://www.facebook...2018-02-211h 59
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 65 The Power of Your Personal Story with Eva Tenuto"Who cares about my story? My life isn’t that interesting." If you've ever found yourself saying this to yourself, today's episode is for you. We're going deep into the power of storytelling - and not just any stories - your own personal stories. My guest today is Eva Tenuto, the executive director of TMI Project, a non-profit organization offering transformative memoir workshops and performances in which storytellers divulge the parts of their stories that they usually leave out. On today's episode, you'll learn: -Why telling your story is important -What makes a story good and...2017-09-2734 min
Practice of Being SeenEva Tenuto: Where Storytelling Meets ActivismThe parts of the story that we leave out, the parts of ourselves that we’re too ashamed to share - what happens when you shape these into art? Our guest Eva Tenuto, co-founder of the Hudson Valley-based TMI project describes her life’s work: helping people uncover, shape, and share their stories. Through workshops that lead up to public performances, deep personal experiences are crafted to create community, healing, and help performers and audience members see that they aren’t alone. In our conversation with Eva, we talk about the writing and editing process and how it’s d...2017-03-0800 min