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5 Minute Storytelling - A Legacy Recorder PodcastAuthor: Gael
Using Storytelling to Restore Human Dignity and how to tell stories when shit gets hard. https://www.fiveminutestorytelling.com/ Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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I Want to Record My Parent's Story But Don't Know Where to Start
Episode 1
Wednesday, 21 January, 2026
I want to record my parent's story, but I don't know where to start.This is one of the most common questions I've gotten over the last decade. Whether it's a parent, grandparent, or even your own story—getting started is usually the hardest part.In this episode, I break down:The three underlying issues that keep you stuck (overwhelm, fear of doing it wrong, and urgency)Questions to ask yourself before you beginMy simple recommendation: start small, start this weekWhy you DON'T need the whole life story in one sittingHow to capture everyday moments (not just the big milestone memories)Why negative and difficult moments matter just as much as happy onesThree ways to start:Five-Minute Storytelling (free scripts) - Pick one question, capture one storyFamily Story Planner or Get Her Story Workbook - If you need more structure52 Weeks of Storytelling - Free YouTube series for a comprehensive year-long approachYour homework: Pick ONE question. Ask it this week. Capture the answer however you can—voice memo, video, or notes.Free resources: TheLegacyRecorder.com/5-minute-storytellingThis works even in situations with hospice, dementia, Alzheimer's, or other time-sensitive scenarios. You can do this.Chapters:00:00 Introduction & The Question01:00 What's Really Holding You Back02:00 Questions to Ask Yourself First03:00 My Recommendation: Start Simple04:00 If You Want More Structure05:00 You Don't Need the Whole Life Story at Once06:00 Your Homework & Next Steps#FamilyHistory #ParentStories #Storytelling #MemoryPreservation #LegacyRecorder #OralHistory #FamilyLegacy #RecordingStories #Dementia #AlzheimersCare #Hospice #ElderCare #FiveMinuteStorytelling #Genealogy #FamilyMemories
