<h3>GRIT is a weekly podcast about stories (the contemporary, personal narrative kind) and the people that craft and tell them.</h3><h3> </h3><h3>Why you ask? Well, we want to feature these tellers and their GRIT stories. Also, to help you - our listeners - craft and tell better, more engaging, more relatable and more memorable stories (that matter!)</h3><h3> </h3><h3>New episodes are typically released on Friday mornings. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider rating, reviewing and subscribing. Thanks!</h3> <h3>Season 4 (Episodes 100+): Core Stories (2023)</h3><h3>Season 3 (Episodes 46-99): Grit Talks &amp; Best Of</h3><h3>Season 2 (Episodes 21-45): Badass Women</h3><h3>Season 1 (Episodes 1-20): Convos with Kurt</h3><h3> </h3><h3>LEARN More...</h3><h3><a href="https://www.facebook.com/truestoriesthatmatter" rel="nofollow">FB Page</a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/gritthegroup" rel="nofollow">FB Group</a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClUL4Obm0NEeM-4eGZ9u65g" rel="nofollow">You Tube</a></h3><h3><a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/dd097ab6-34c3-4742-87f5-5f573d5e0936/donations" rel="nofollow">Donations</a></h3><h3> </h3><h3><a href="https://www.facebook.com/seangwellington/" rel="nofollow">Sean Wellington</a> is a teacher, speaker and story coach. He lives in Chapel Hill, NC (hello@speakersean.com)</h3> <h3>Special thanks to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kurt.mullen" rel="nofollow">Kurt Mullen</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Mary.Jo.Pollack" rel="nofollow">Mary Jo Pollack</a> for their sublime contributions.</h3>

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Four more stories from Grit&#39;s open mic honoring and remembering 9/11 (originally aired on 9/11/2021).<ul><li>Madeleine Holden (QB)</li><li>Erin Johnston (CA)</li><li>Tina McKenna (NY)</li><li>Linda Durrett (WV)</li></ul> 🎙 <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/organizations/events?org=31747482565" rel="nofollow">UPCOMING EVENTS</a> Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/grit/donations'>https://redcircle.com/grit/donations</a>

21 years later...

Four more stories from Grit's open mic honoring and remembering 9/11 (originally aired on 9/11/2021).

- Madeleine Holden (QB)
- Erin Johnston (CA)
- Tina McKenna (NY)
- Linda Durrett (WV)

🎤 UPCOMING EVENTS
https://www.eventbrite.com/organizations/events?org=31747482565


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9/11 (four stories)🗽

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Four stories from Grit&#39;s open mic honoring and remembering 9/11 (originally aired on 9/11/2021).<ul><li>Francecsa Sobrer (IL)</li><li>Tracey Starin (NY)</li><li>Ann Mary Mullane (NJ)</li><li>Elena-Beth Kaye (CA)</li></ul> UPCOMING EVENTS<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/suicide-noted-personal-stories-by-bold-survivors-tickets-133890659567" rel="nofollow">Suicide Noted</a> (Personal Stories by Attempt Survivors) Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/grit/donations'>https://redcircle.com/grit/donations</a>

Four stories from Grit's open mic honoring and remembering 9/11 (originally aired on 9/11/2021).

- Francecsa Sobrer (IL)
- Tracey Starin (NY)
- Ann Mary Mullane (NJ)
- Elena-Beth Kaye (CA)

UPCOMING EVENTS

💜 Suicide Noted (Personal Stories by Attempt Survivors)
🎫 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/suicide-noted-personal-stories-by-bold-survivors-tickets-133890659567

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9/11 (four stories) 🌇

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Today&#39;s episode features two stories from September&#39;s Suicide Noted event (Personal Stories by Badass Survivors), which featured a total of five stories, all guests from the Suicide Noted, a weekly podcast where I&#39;ve been talking candidly with suicide attempt survivors since the summer of 2020.STORY #1: Ann Vandy Purky (IL)STORY # 2: Chandreyee Lahiri (MA) &amp; J. Carroll (CA) <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-happyish-hour-open-mic-badassery-tickets-443075228937" rel="nofollow">Mental Health Happyish Hour</a> (virtual open mic)Sunday, November 5<a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/suicide-noted?_ga=2.82339861.284899361.1664982901-2081294039.1651022982" rel="nofollow">Suicide Noted</a> (podcast) Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/grit/donations'>https://redcircle.com/grit/donations</a>

The S Word 🤐

Today's episode features two stories from September's Suicide Noted event (Personal Stories by Badass Survivors), which featured a total of five stories, all guests from the Suicide Noted, a weekly podcast where I've been talking candidly with suicide attempt survivors since the summer of 2020.

STORY #1: Ann Vandy Purky (IL)
STORY # 2: Chandreyee Lahiri (MA) & J. Carroll (CA)

🎙 SUICIDE NOTED PODCAST
https://redcircle.com/shows/suicide-noted?_ga=2.82339861.284899361.1664982901-2081294039.1651022982

🎤 MENTAL HEALTH HAPPYISH HOUR (virtual open mic)
Sunday, November 5
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-happyish-hour-open-mic-badassery-tickets-443075228937

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Suicide Noted (2+ Attempt Survivor Stories) 🔴

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Today&#39;s episode features two stories from September&#39;s Suicide Noted event (Personal Stories by Badass Survivors), which featured a total of five stories, all guests from the Suicide Noted, a weekly podcast where I&#39;ve been talking candidly with suicide attempt survivors since the summer of 2020.STORY #1: Erica Blumfield (CA)STORY # 2: Jamie Brickhouse (NY) <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/suicide-noted?_ga=2.82339861.284899361.1664982901-2081294039.1651022982" rel="nofollow">Suicide Noted podcast</a><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-happyish-hour-open-mic-badassery-tickets-443075228937" rel="nofollow">Mental Health Happyish Hour</a> (virtual story open mic)Sunday, November 5 Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/grit/donations'>https://redcircle.com/grit/donations</a>

The S Word 🤫

Today's episode features two stories from September's Suicide Noted event (Personal Stories by Badass Survivors), which featured a total of five stories, all guests from the Suicide Noted, a weekly podcast where I've been talking candidly with suicide attempt survivors since the summer of 2020.

STORY #1: Erica Blumfield (CA)
STORY # 2: Jamie Brickhouse (NY)

🎙 SUICIDE NOTED PODCAST
https://redcircle.com/shows/suicide-noted?_ga=2.82339861.284899361.1664982901-2081294039.1651022982

🎤 MENTAL HEALTH HAPPYISH HOUR (virtual open mic)
Sunday, November 5
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-happyish-hour-open-mic-badassery-tickets-443075228937

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Suicide Noted (2 Attempt Survivor Stories) 🏖

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Two bold stories from Grit&#39;s Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual) open mic [aka story badassery] from summer 2022 --STORY #1: Ben battles hate (MA)STORY #2: Walt tackles loss (FL)UPCOMING EVENTS<a href="eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-happyish-hour-open-mic-badassery-tickets-399146978357" rel="nofollow">Mental Health Happyish Hour</a> (virtual open mic)💜 Sunday evening, September 4 Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/grit/donations'>https://redcircle.com/grit/donations</a>

Ben & Walt

Two bold stories from Grit's Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual) open mic [aka story badassery] from summer 2022 --

STORY #1: Ben battles hate (MA)
STORY #2: Walt tackles loss (FL)

UPCOMING EVENTS
Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual open mic)
💜 Sunday evening, September 4
eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-happyish-hour-open-mic-badassery-tickets-399146978357

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Mental Health Happyish Hour (2 stories) 🥵

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On this episode I talk with the tall man w/ short name, Mr. Kory Thomas May (Iowa City), who is an accomplished speaker, storyteller, producer, coach, dad and the <a href="storynet.org" rel="nofollow">National Storytelling Network&#39;s</a> recently-appointed Chairman of the Board (aka NSN&#39;s Superman). UPCOMING Grit EVENTS<a href="eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-happyish-hour-open-mic-badassery-tickets-399146978357" rel="nofollow">Mental Health Happyish Hour</a> (virtual open mic)💙 Sunday, September 4 Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/grit/donations'>https://redcircle.com/grit/donations</a>

NSN's Superman

On this episode I talk with the tall man w/ short name, Mr. Kory Thomas May (Iowa City), who is an accomplished speaker, storyteller, producer, coach, dad and the National Storytelling Network's (storynet.org) recently-appointed Chairman of the Board (aka NSN's Superman)

UPCOMING Grit EVENTS
Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual open mic)
Sunday, September 4
💙 eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-happyish-hour-open-mic-badassery-tickets-399146978357


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Grit Talks: Kory Thomas May 👓

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Two bold stories from Grit&#39;s Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual) open mic [aka story badassery] from spring 2022 --STORY #1: Dotty O&#39;Donnell Gets Grounded (MA)STORY #2: Jameer Pond Talks it Out (NY)UPCOMING EVENTS<a href="https://storynet.org/civicrm/event/register/?id=149&reset=1" rel="nofollow">NSN Grand Slam</a> (Saturday, July 30)<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-happyish-hour-open-mic-badassery-tickets-387181810217" rel="nofollow">MHHH Open Mic</a> (Sunday, August 7) Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/grit/donations'>https://redcircle.com/grit/donations</a>

Dotty & Jameer

Two bold stories from Grit's Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual) open mic [aka story badassery] from 2022 ---

STORY #1: Dotty O'Donnell Gets Grounded (MA)
STORY #2: Jameer Pond Talks it Out (NY)

UPCOMING EVENTS
💜 MHHH Open Mic (August 7)
eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-happyish-hour-open-mic-badassery-tickets-387181810217

💛 NSN Grand Slam (July 30)
https://storynet.org/civicrm/event/register/?reset=1&id=149

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Mental Health Happyish Hour (2 stories) 🌊

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<h3>Best of July&#39;s 99-Second GRAND SLAM (Season 6)</h3>🍎 Tracey Starin (grand slam champ)🇲🇽 Carolyn Erickson🇵🇹 Angela Combest🇨🇦 Briane Nasimok☀️ Erica Blumfield <h3>SUMMER EVENTS</h3><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-happyish-hour-open-mic-badassery-tickets-387181810217" rel="nofollow">MHHH Open Mic</a> (August 7) Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/grit/donations'>https://redcircle.com/grit/donations</a>

The 99 Grand Slam!

Best of July's 99-Second GRAND SLAM (Season 6)

🍎 Tracey Starin (grand slam champ) 
🇲🇽 Carolyn Erickson 
🇵🇹 Angela Combest 
🇨🇦 Briane Nasimok  
☀️ Erica Blumfield

💜 SUMMER EVENTS
MHHH (open mic)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-happyish-hour-open-mic-badassery-tickets-387181810217

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Best of July's 99-Second Story Grand Slam (8 stories) 🎆

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Two bold stories from Grit&#39;s Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual) open mic [aka story badassery] in March 2022 --STORY #1: Shivani finds right place, right time (SC)STORY #2: Anthony recognizes real problem (GA)UPCOMING EVENTS<a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-happyish-hour-open-mic-badassery-tickets-364417130447" rel="nofollow">The 99-Second Story Grand Slam</a> (Season 6)Sunday, July 17 @ 8pm (eastern) Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/grit/donations'>https://redcircle.com/grit/donations</a>

Southern Tellers

Two bold stories from Grit's Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual) open mic [aka story badassery] in March 2022 --

STORY #1: Shivani finds right place, time (SC)
STORY #2: Anthony realizes real problem (GA)

UPCOMING EVENTS
💜 The 99-Second Story Grand Slam (Season 6)
Sunday, July 17 @ 8pm (eastern)

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Mental Health Happyish Hour (2 stories) 🇱🇰

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Two stories originally told at 7 by 7 (Grit&#39;s curated virtual storytelling series) from March 2021 --STORY #1: Johanne Pelletier tests time on metro (QB)STORY #2: Tracey Starin battles with bunny (NY)UPCOMING EVENTS<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-happyish-hour-open-mic-badassery-tickets-364417130447" rel="nofollow">Mental Health Happyish Hour</a> (Sunday, July 10)<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/99-second-story-grand-slam-vi-tickets-369050458857" rel="nofollow">The 99-Second Story Grand Slam</a> (Sunday, July 17) Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/grit/donations'>https://redcircle.com/grit/donations</a>

Johanne & Tracey

Two stories originally told at 7 by 7 (Grit's curated virtual storytelling series) from March 2021 --

STORY #1: Johanne Pelletier tests time on metro (QB)
STORY #2: Tracey Starin battles with bunny (NY)

UPCOMING EVENTS

💜 Mental Health Happyish Hour (Sunday, July 10)
eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-happyish-hour-open-mic-badassery-tickets-364417130447

💥 The 99-Second Story Grand Slam (Sunday, July 17)
eventbrite.com/e/99-second-story-grand-slam-vi-tickets-369050458857

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Best of 7 by 7: Transported 🚇 (2 stories)

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Two bold stories from Grit&#39;s Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual) open mic [aka story badassery] in early 2022 --STORY #1: Rayellen K. finally gets answer (NC)STORY #2: Eve Z. learns hard lesson (NC)UPCOMING EVENTS<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-happyish-hour-open-mic-badassery-tickets-364417130447" rel="nofollow">Mental Health Happyish Hour</a> (Sunday, July 10)<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/99-second-story-grand-slam-vi-tickets-369050458857" rel="nofollow">The 99-Second Story Grand Slam</a> (Sunday, July 17) Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/grit/donations'>https://redcircle.com/grit/donations</a>

North Carolinians

Two bold stories from Grit's Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual) open mic [aka story badassery] in early 2022 --

STORY #1: Rayellen K. finally gets answer (NC)
STORY #2: Eve Z. learns hard lesson (NC)

UPCOMING EVENTS
💜 Mental Health Happyish Hour (Sunday, July 10)
eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-happyish-hour-open-mic-badassery-tickets-364417130447

💥 The 99-Second Story Grand Slam (Sunday, July 17)
eventbrite.com/e/99-second-story-grand-slam-vi-tickets-369050458857

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Mental Health Happyish Hour (2 Stories) 🎴

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Two stories originally told at 7 by 7 (Grit&#39;s curated virtual storytelling series) from 2021.STORY #1: Cora Waring learns a lesson (MA)STORY #2: Zach Stewart finds his mojo (MA)UPCOMING EVENTS<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-happyish-hour-open-mic-badassery-tickets-364417130447" rel="nofollow">Mental Health Happyish Hour</a> (Sunday, July 10)<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/99-second-story-grand-slam-vi-tickets-369050458857" rel="nofollow">The 99-Second Story Grand Slam</a> (Sunday, July 17) Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/grit/donations'>https://redcircle.com/grit/donations</a>

Beantowners!!

Two stories originally told at 7 by 7 (Grit's curated virtual storytelling series) from 2021.

STORY #1: Cora Waring learns a lesson (MA)
STORY #2: Zach Stewart finds his mojo (MA)

UPCOMING EVENTS

💜 Mental Health Happyish Hour (Sunday, July 10)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-happyish-hour-open-mic-badassery-tickets-364417130447

💥 The 99-Second Story Grand Slam (Sunday, July 17)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/99-second-story-grand-slam-vi-tickets-369050458857

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Best of 7 by 7: Heartful (2 stories) 💞

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Two bold stories from Grit&#39;s Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual) open mic in 2021...STORY #1: Silvana Clark Burns &amp; Turns [WA]STORY #2: J.C. (StarLitWriter) Spirals &amp; Smiles [CA]UPCOMING EVENTS<a href="eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-happyish-hour-open-mic-badassery-tickets-364417130447" rel="nofollow">Mental Health Happyish Hour</a> (Sunday, July 10)<a href=".eventbrite.com/e/99-second-story-grand-slam-vi-tickets-369050458857" rel="nofollow">The 99-Second Grand Slam</a> (Sunday, July 17) Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/grit/donations'>https://redcircle.com/grit/donations</a>

Silvana & J.C.

Two bold stories from Grit's Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual) open mic in 2021...

STORY #1: Silvana Clark Burns & Turns [WA]
STORY #2: J.C. (StarLitWriter) Spirals & Smiles [CA]

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mental Health Happyish Hour (Sunday, July 10)
eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-happyish-hour-open-mic-badassery-tickets-364417130447

The 99-Second Grand Slam (Sunday, July 17)
.eventbrite.com/e/99-second-story-grand-slam-vi-tickets-369050458857

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/grit/donations

Mental Health Happyish Hour (2 stories) 🌼

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Two stories originally told at 7 by 7, Grit&#39;s curated virtual storytelling series.STORY #1: Kory Thomas May Confronts Killer (IA)STORY #2: Harold Cox Dons Merry Red Suit (MA)UPCOMING EVENTS<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-happyish-hour-open-mic-badassery-tickets-364417130447" rel="nofollow">Mental Health Happyish Hour</a> (Sunday, July 10)<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/99-second-story-grand-slam-vi-tickets-369050458857" rel="nofollow">The 99-Second Grand Slam</a> (Sunday, July 17) Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/grit/donations'>https://redcircle.com/grit/donations</a>

Kory & Harold

Two stories originally told at 7 by 7, Grit's curated virtual storytelling series.

STORY #1: Kory Thomas May Confronts Killer (IA)
STORY #2: Harold Cox Dons Merry Red Suit (MA)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mental Health Happyish Hour (Sunday, July 10)
eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-happyish-hour-open-mic-badassery-tickets-364417130447

The 99-Second Grand Slam (Sunday, July 17)
.eventbrite.com/e/99-second-story-grand-slam-vi-tickets-369050458857


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Best of 7 by 7: Heroes (2 stories) 🎅🏾

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2022/6/6/17/1262d882-3062-4153-beb7-d0acee3a0dae_ep85_mhhh-2.mp3

Two bold stories from Grit&#39;s Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual) open mic...STORY #1: Tina McKenna Learns Dads Secret (NY)STORY #2: Ken Stockton Endures Dads Illness (MI) Swap Shop (story feedback and mining)https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9199040265 (Fridays @ 3pm eastern) Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/grit/donations'>https://redcircle.com/grit/donations</a>

MHHH Open Mic

Two bold stories from Grit's Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual) open mic...

STORY #1: Tina McKenna Learns Dads Secret (NY)
STORY #2: Ken Stockton Endures Dads Illness (MI)

Swap Shop (story feedback and mining)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9199040265 
(Fridays @ 3pm eastern)

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Mental Health Happyish Hour (2 stories) 🌸

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2022/6/2/16/d73a86e3-b5fa-4cb8-94f1-76feeca9005a_ep84_may_22_99_final.mp3

<h3>Season 6 (Slam #3)</h3><ul><li>Marie Cooney (MN)</li><li>Barbara Peterson (IL)</li><li>Shawn Cobb (IL)</li><li>Neshama Franklin (CA)</li><li>Mary Jo Pollack (AZ)</li><li>Mark Modrall (winner, MA)</li><li>Chetter Galloway (GA)</li></ul> UPCOMING EVENTS<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-happyish-hour-open-mic-badassery-tickets-346444694407" rel="nofollow">Mental Health Happyish Hour</a> (open mic badassery) Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/grit/donations'>https://redcircle.com/grit/donations</a>

99 BOOM

Season 6 (Slam #3)

- Marie Cooney (MN)
- Barbara Peterson (IL)
- Shawn Cobb (IL)
- Neshama Franklin (CA)
- Mary Jo Pollack (AZ)
- Mark Modrall (winner, MA)
- Chetter Galloway (GA)

UPCOMING EVENTS
Mental Health Happyish Hour (Open Mic Badassery)
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Best of May's 99-Second Story Slam (7 stories) 💻

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2022/5/20/17/28a60673-fbd9-4d17-b9fc-122c91aa79b6_ep83_2_7_by_7_final.mp3

Two stories originally told at 7 by 7, Grit&#39;s curated virtual storytelling series.STORY #1: Sue Huggans Seeks Safety (CT)STORY #2: Mark Modrall Tackles Time (MA)UPCOMING EVENTS<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-99-second-story-slam-63-tickets-333122938677" rel="nofollow">The 99-Second Story Slam</a> Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/grit/donations'>https://redcircle.com/grit/donations</a>

Sue & Mark (New Englanders!)

Two stories originally told at 7 by 7, Grit's curated virtual storytelling series.

STORY #1: Sue Huggans Seeks Safety (CT)
STORY #2: Mark Modrall Tackles Time (MA)

UPCOMING EVENTS
The 99-Second Story Slam
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Best of 7 by 7: Hospitals (2 stories) 🏥

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2022/5/16/18/e4a47ba3-af03-4f16-b713-298fa024d8e9_ep82_3_mhhh.final.mp3

Three bold stories from Grit&#39;s Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual) open mic...STORY #1: Jeff Stein Learns Hard Way (IL)STORY #2: Torrey Shine Battles Bully (NY)STORY #3: Susan Ida Boucaud Blacks Out (ON)Special thanks to Mary Jo Pollack for her help in curating these stories.UPCOMING EVENTS<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-99-second-story-slam-63-tickets-333122938677" rel="nofollow">The 99-Second Story Slam</a> Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/grit/donations'>https://redcircle.com/grit/donations</a>

3 Bold True Stories

Three bold stories from Grit's Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual) open mic...

STORY #1: Jeff Stein Learns Hard Way (IL)
STORY #2: Torrey Shine Battles Bully (NY)
STORY #3: Susan Ida Boucaud Blacks Out (ON)

Special thanks to Mary Jo Pollack for her help in curating these stories.

UPCOMING EVENTS
The 99-Second Story Slam
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Mental Health Happyish Hour (3 stories) 🌻

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2022/5/13/16/317a1da4-ab64-4d0e-85f1-4d48071e1d8f_ep81_2_7_by_7b_final.mp3

Two stories originally told at 7 by 7, Grit&#39;s curated virtual storytelling series.STORY #1: Jack Scheer Says Good Bye Again (MD)STORY #2: Dave Nelson Reconciles Us v. Them (WI)UPCOMING EVENTS<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-99-second-story-slam-63-tickets-333122938677" rel="nofollow">The 99-Second Story Slam</a> (6.3) Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/grit/donations'>https://redcircle.com/grit/donations</a>

Jack & Dave

Two stories originally told at 7 by 7, Grit's curated virtual storytelling series.

STORY #1: Jack Scheer Says Good Bye Again (MD)
STORY #2: Dave Nelson Reconciles Us v. Them (WI)

UPCOMING EVENTS
The 99-Second Story Slam (6.3)
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Best of ❼ by ❼: Keeping it Real (2 stories) ❤️‍🔥

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2022/5/5/17/530453f2-13b9-4b0a-88cc-087e869ab603_ep80_3_mhhh-final.mp3

Three bold stories from Grit&#39;s Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual) open mic started in the fall of 2020 (which is still running!)STORY #1: Sharon Eisner Deflects Death (NC)STORY #2: Neshama Franklin Flees Scene (CA)STORY #3: Linda Durrett Escapes Assault (WV)Special thanks to Mary Jo Pollack for her help in curating these stories. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/grit/donations'>https://redcircle.com/grit/donations</a>

3 Spicy Stories

Three bold stories from Grit's Mental Health Happyish Hour (virtual) open mic started in the fall of 2020 (which is still running!) 

STORY #1: Sharon Eisner Deflects Death (NC)
STORY #2: Neshama Franklin Flees Scene (CA)
STORY #3: Linda Durrett Escapes Assault (WV)

Special thanks to Mary Jo Pollack for her help in curating these stories.

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Mental Health Happyish Hour (3 stories) 💐

True Stories That Matter

GRIT is a weekly podcast about stories (the contemporary, personal narrative kind) and the people that craft and tell them.

Why you ask? Well, we want to feature these tellers and their GRIT stories. Also, to help you - our listeners - craft and tell better, more engaging, more relatable and more memorable stories (that matter!)

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Season 4: The Hard Stuff
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Kurt Mullen is GRIT's senior contributor. He is a writer, storyteller and teacher. He lives with his family in Newburyport, MA (kurtmullen27@gmail.com)

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