Lucinda Sage-Midgorden: The Hidden Power of Stories and Why They Shape Who We Become

Stories have a way of shaping us long before we realize it.In this episode, Dominic welcomes Lucinda Sage-Midgorden, a lifelong storyteller, author, educator, podcaster, and creator of Story-Power. From childhood movie nights with her family to studying Religious Studies and Theatre, teaching drama and English, performing on stage, and eventually becoming an author and podcast host, Lucinda has spent her life exploring what stories reveal about who we are.Lucinda shares how her father taught her to look beyond the surface of a story and discover its deeper layers—and how that lesson continues to influence her work today. We explore her novel The Space Between Time, her Sage Woman Chronicles blog, and her Story-Power podcast, where she examines stories across books, film, theatre, and culture.We also talk about what makes a story powerful, why certain stories remain relevant across generations, and what writers and readers can learn by looking beneath the surface.Lucinda’s journey is also a reminder that creativity has no expiration date. At 72, she continues to write, podcast, learn, create, and explore new forms of storytelling.If you love books, movies, theatre, writing, or simply understanding why certain stories stay with us long after they end, this conversation offers plenty to discover.Listen in as Lucinda Sage-Midgorden reveals the deeper power of stories—and why it’s never too late to tell your own.Learn more about Lucinda, her books, blog, and podcast:Sage Woman Chronicles