Uncovered & Understood (Featuring: Tekki Lomnicki & Josh Friedberg)

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Tales Told, a storytelling podcast from Tellin’ Tales Theatre! In our first episode, meet hosts Shui and Rob, and hear powerful true stories by founder Tekki Lomnicki and storyteller Josh Friedberg—exploring body image, disability, vulnerability, and self-acceptance. Real stories, real voices. Featured Stories:Clothing Optional  -  Tekki Lomnicki shares her journey of vulnerability and self-acceptance at a clothing-optional hot springs retreat. Through humor and vivid storytelling, she reveals how shedding clothes becomes symbolic of shedding shame. The story celebrates healing, human connection, and the power of being seen exactly as you are.He Didn’t Beat Me Up - Josh Friedberg’s story is a powerful journey of self-acceptance as an autistic, gay man facing mental illness, bullying, and body shame. A moment of unexpected kindness from a straight classmate saved his life and helped shift his self-perception. Today, he embraces his identity and knows his body is beautifulLink to Transcription:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C36CDXh8zR4TNQhI5JM-bnNp-oKrAuOv/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113209359933137905337&rtpof=true&sd=trueSupport the show