The Story Shepherd Podcast (2025)

23/12/2024

It's another beautiful day on the Story Shepherd podcast!

This week's episode is about turning endings into beautiful new beginnings.

We are in the last two weeks of the year. It’s exciting for some people, but for others, it’s a difficult time.

Endings can be hard. The end of the year. A breakup. A lost job. Your child graduating. Closing a business. Moving out of your home. Retiring.

There are so many endings in life. And those changes are tough. But those endings lead to new beginnings.

Tune in to discover five things to focus on to help you smoothly navigate the transition from ending to beginning.

Keep creating your epic life story movie!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/08mXZzd0cZ3mF4145t1Gxo?si=YJoqMs6jTiSBsKXu9Qy3IQ

https://youtu.be/lBmSUnVxuWs

24/10/2024

It's another beautiful day on the Story Shepherd podcast!

This week's episode is about promoting literacy through the power of story.

Stories shape the world. They are that powerful. That is one of the main reasons literacy is so important.

So how can you use stories to promote literacy? You can start by sharing personal stories that make others want to know more.

You may not be a writer or a speaker, but you still have a story. That story is your life. You tell that story every day through your words, your actions, and your beliefs.

That story is the most important one you will ever tell.

That story has the power to motivate others. It has the power to inspire change. It has the power to promote literacy.

So what is your story?

Tune in to discover five ways to share your story, change the world, and leave a legacy.

Keep creating your epic life story movie!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3mTzgneeU7GcEiDW3vuyMZ?si=SOElIHSHTHGL_uA_MvW3Nw

https://youtu.be/BIdXYxbNHGY

09/09/2024

Literacy is a valuable and important human right. Yet there are still some who don't have access to books.

That makes these statistics even sadder, of those who do know how to read and have easy access to books:

33% of high school graduates never read another book for the rest of their lives.

42% of college students never read another book after they graduate.

And a whopping 70% of adults haven’t been in a bookstore in the last five years.

If you fall into one of those categories, please visit a bookstore, choose a great book, and take the time to read it.

If you're saving your pennies, visit your local library and rent a good book.

And please find a way to help someone else who would love to read.

You can participate by reading to a child and instilling a love of reading and books, you can help someone who is struggling with reading and writing, or you can donate to an organization that promotes literacy, like the World Literacy Foundation.

Literacy is a powerful and treasured lifetime gift.

16/08/2024

These words remind us of a fundamental truth about pursuing our dreams and facing challenges: the real victory lies in daring to step into the arena, not in simply watching from the sidelines.

And while the critics may offer their opinions from the safety of their own comfort zones, their voices cannot overshadow the courage of those who choose to act.

The importance of this courage cannot be overstated. By stepping into the arena, we not only pursue our own dreams but also inspire others to do the same. Our actions become a testament to the belief that it is better to have tried and failed than to have never tried at all.

In the end, it is not the critics who will remember our efforts, but those who saw us take that brave step forward.

Go bravely in the pursuit of your dreams! Step into the arena!

Create your epic life story movie!

15/08/2024

It's another beautiful day on the Story Shepherd podcast!

This week's episode of The Story Shepherd podcast is about having the courage to step into the arena.

The world is full of spectators and critics who love offering their opinions from the sidelines.

So stepping into the arena—the metaphorical battlefield of our ambitions—can be one of the hardest things we ever do. It demands a unique blend of courage, resilience, and determination.

These words from Theodore Roosevelt's famous speech resonate with profound clarity: "It is not the critic that counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena."

Tune in to discover five compelling reasons why overcoming fear and stepping into the arena and following your dreams is so important.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QmleryX7tWWYzIu7lUOy2?si=XdRPzJFfTBGykWMRSK_04Q

https://youtu.be/6Q7b-_6Y_vc?si=KfZl8HLBumRPDz7h

Keep creating your epic life story movie!

10/07/2024

It's another amazing day on The Story Shepherd podcast!

Today's guest is Teresa Syms. Teresa is a Personal Development/Life Coach who specializes in helping individuals who feel trapped in a no-win situation.

Teresa knows what it’s like to be broken and damaged. Her childhood was filled with abuse, violence, alcohol, sexual assault, and emotional trauma. Because of that personal knowledge and experience, her passion is strong for helping others break free of their challenges.

Whether it’s the weight of their past or the constraints of their present, her clients yearn for something more in life. She works closely with her clients to help them dismantle limiting beliefs and reprogram old habits and patterns, while paving the way towards ultimate success.

Through a blend of Neurolinguistic Programming, Timeline Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Breakthrough Point Assessments and Motivational Interviewing, Teresa empowers her clients to overcome obstacles and achieve their fullest potential.

Teresa is an award-winning author for her book, A Century of Secrets, she has created an eBook series called, Six Strategies for Living Life Full On, and several magazines have published her articles.

As you can tell by her bio, Teresa is a wonderful woman doing great things in the world to help others.

Tune in to hear her story of mastering trauma and empowering others to do the same through timeline therapy and other specialized coaching techniques.
Here is the link to the episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7fsfotcXIXQ8DC4d2Tb5Qr?si=Y7zszmYoSNu6h3NadxpyAg
Here is the link to the episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/vmqNvZK_bhI?si=bp3IO1LnyQyMY0Dm
You can find out more about Teresa and contact her through her website: https://teresasyms.com

You can also listen to her podcast Powering Through Life.

And you can find her book "A Century of Secrets" on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Century-Secrets-Teresa-Syms/dp/0995234809

Teresa's story, I believe, is one that will help you power through your own journey in life.
Thank you for joining us on the Story Shepherd podcast. Keep creating your epic life story movie!

05/07/2024

Seek truth and freedom.

04/07/2024

It's another beautiful day on the Story Shepherd podcast!

This week, Americans all across this great country gather together to celebrate the United States’ 248th birthday, almost 250 years of freedom.

That leads to the subject this week – what does freedom mean to you?

Tune in to learn what freedom means to me and discover what it means to you.

Fight for your freedom to create an epic life story movie!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2SgPryqPgCgZXOVAcCR0Of?si=oSlLeHLEQF-WdM8Ge4JWLA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDDP3qfknGA

26/06/2024

It's another beautiful day on the Story Shepherd podcast!

This week's episode of The Story Shepherd podcast is about dreams. Not your waking dreams - the dreams you have while sleeping.

We know that the dreams we have for our life are important, but did you know that the dreams you have while sleeping are also important to your wellbeing?

I find dreams fascinating, and even get story ideas from them. But there is more to them than that.

They also serve several important functions.

Tune in to learn why our dreams are important and how to decipher and direct them, to make your dreams work for you and help you create your epic life story movie.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3DG7f7ATRlW6wxRxvK1B5r?si=qv-9D6yQSASu3FXQhB7FLQ

https://youtu.be/5tUKOoVlQao?si=dp4Ip5P8XsyklGJh

23/05/2024

It's another amazing day on The Story Shepherd podcast!

Today's guest is Nancy Ormon. Nancy Ormon has a heart to give HOPE to others by sharing God stories around her testimony and helping you to connect hearts with God and life lessons you can use on your journey.

She has been a speaker/teacher in many different platforms and is a #1 Best Selling Author of her book called Stronger Than I Thought. It’s a book about heartbreak and pain and how to come out on the other side of that and soar.

If you've ever had a broken heart, fears of the unknown, or been so tired you could not take one more step, you will want to hear her story.

Nancy resides in the North Texas Panhandle with her husband, Tommy. She has 3 children, 2 granddaughters and lots of grand pets.

Nancy is also one of the kindest, strongest, and most amazing women I have ever met.

Tune in to hear her story of overcoming many obstacles in life with the power of her strong faith, gratitude, and mindset.

Here is the link to the episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/33LQqnsehOQyJnAZppofwv

Here is the link to the episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvGbL27-ncY

You can learn more of Nancy's story by purchasing her book at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Stronger-Than-Thought-Nancy-Ormon/dp/B09PM786BW

Sometimes, by sharing our journey, both the struggle and the triumph, we provide a survival guide for others. I believe Nancy's journey is one that can truly help others.

Thank you for joining us on the Story Shepherd podcast. Keep creating your epic life story movie!

21/05/2024

Rest and relaxation are crucial for your health, your success, and your happiness.

It's okay to take a break, to rest, retreat, and renew!

Tune in this week to learn more.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xqXdXqYkoyVy61hZ38HUz...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-w1gTluLHo

15/05/2024

This week's episode of The Story Shepherd podcast is about how important it is to Rest, Retreat, and Renew.

We live in a busy world. And it seems to get busier every day. Although technology has made many aspects of life more convenient, it has also created a constant stream of information and communication that can make it challenging to disconnect and relax.

And many people now juggle multiple roles and responsibilities, such as work, family, education, and community involvement. Balancing these demands can leave little time for rest and relaxation.

But rest and relaxation are crucial for your health, your success, and your happiness.

Tune in this week to discover eight ways you can rest, retreat, and renew.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xqXdXqYkoyVy61hZ38HUz?si=p24xR1fOS2OGSkX59F1HWQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-w1gTluLHo

May is mental health awareness month. So take some time for yourself, for self-care, self-love, and self-kindness. Relax in place, retreat to somewhere peaceful, recharge, rejuvenate, and renew your spirit. You’ll thank yourself later.

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