Gary Dietz's Story

After a few weeks of studying abroad in France, Holly felt overwhelmed and homesick. But an encounter with a stranger at the post office changed everything, and led to a decades-long friendship. Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice me ... Show More

Dan was born with a cataract that left him mostly blind in one eye. As a kid, he was painfully self-conscious about it. At baseball practice one day, his coach noticed he was losing sight of the ball and helped him adjust. Fifty years later, it’s still a small act of kindness Dan ... Show More

In the 1990s, Ana Maria's father drove a taxi in Miami. One repeat passenger had a ritual: at the end of every ride, he’d give her father $20 for Ana Maria to “buy something nice.” One day, the man pulled out a $50 bill — the exact amount she needed to apply to her dream school. ... Show More

New year, new series! We’re thinking all about For the Love of Reconnecting, where we’ll try to get back in touch with who we are and what we value, so that we can start to inch forward in this brand-new year. What’s holding you back? Is there a real obstacle standing in the way ... Show More

<p>Our team has shared memorable encounters they’ve had with animals, and some were very unexpected. So this time we asked YOU about those experiences – and some of them are wild! </p><p><strong>TELL US YOUR STORY</strong> We want to hear your stories too! Give us a call at (315) ... Show More

Storytelling is an important part of being human. We all love to hear stories, but can we tell them? The better we tell stories, the better we will connect with people in both our personal and our professional lives. In this episode, Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, will ... Show More

Storytelling is an important part of being human. Stories connect us to each other; they create a bond. We all love to hear stories, but can we tell them? Whether you’re a business professional giving a presentation, or a story-lover who wants to share stories with others, Lisa B ... Show More

<p>Our show often focuses on interesting people and places. But in this episode, the team shares memorable encounters they’ve had with animals – everything from parakeets to a very special opossum. </p><p><strong>TELL US YOUR STORY:</strong> We want to hear your stories too! Give ... Show More

Muchas veces hemos hablado de cómo se vive, cómo identificar y qué hacer para trabajar un trastorno mental como la depresión o la ansiedad. Pero poco hemos hablado de cómo acompañar a un familiar, amigx, pareja o persona cercana que está viviendo una situación o momento difícil. ... Show More

<p>A few weeks ago, our staff here at Atlas Obscura put out an episode about our traveling expectations – places that either blew us away… or were a major letdown.  And today - we are hearing YOUR stories.</p><p><strong>WE WANT YOUR STORIES:</strong> We’re working on a new slate ... Show More

Trigger warning: Addiction & suicide are discussed in today’s episode. Please bee kind & mindful that this episode is for when YOU are ready for it.A face & voice of recovery - Andy Thomas, a friend of Syd’s + Jordan’s co-host of Member Guest Podcast, comes on the podcast to shar ... Show More

En ce moment chez Louie Media, on recherche des histoires d’amour, et on serait ravies d’entendre les vôtres. Ça peut être des histoires surprenantes ou très quotidiennes… des amours naïves, intenses, virtuelles…des amours saines ou des amours toxiques…des amours à tous les âges ... Show More

<p>In a solo recording, Caroline opens up about the big thing she has been avoiding talking about on the podcast - including the tips and tools for surviving the worst of your anxiety. </p> <p>She also responds to a listener WHATADO about what to do when you find yourself stuck i ... Show More