Story Connections

August 25, 2025

Finding Peace & Building Community

Join Dr. Matt as he explores the vital journey of neurodivergent individuals towards authenticity and finding peace in everyday moments. This conversation delves into the power of community support, the importance of constructive feedback, and how humor can serve as a potent coping mechanism.

August 25, 2025

Embracing Identity as an Italian-Bengali Woman

In this powerful conversation, Urmi shares her journey as a third culture kid, navigating her identity as an Italian-Bengali woman. She opens up about the challenges of cultural acceptance, the vital importance of women's empowerment, and the crucial need for mentorship within the South Asian community. Urmi emphasizes how significant it is to embrace multiculturalism and break societal norms that often restrict women's freedom. Through her work with various organizations, she aims to inspire and empower women to bravely pursue their dreams and challenge traditional expectations.

February 26, 2025

Identity, Sadness & Storytelling with Bjorn Peterson

In this moving and metaphor-rich conversation, storyteller and poet Bjorn Peterson shares his journey through identity, mental health, and the healing power of art. From "living with bears named depression" to exploring how sadness can move us forward, Bjorn invites us to see our emotions, our stories, and our conflicts differently.

May 6, 2025

Joseph Cope in Conversation with Kahanee

Empathy does not mean agreement. Joseph is pretty clear about this. It means allowing ourselves to step into someone else’s experience, even when it’s uncomfortable.