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Jan 14, 2026 11 min

Why Tell Stories At All?

from The Story Letter Hosted by Micaela Blei

Are middle schoolers as scary as they seem? In this first episode of The Story Letter, we're at the starting line for this season all about personal stories: what they can do, why they matter, and how to tell them. We’ll talk about how a story can change both its listener AND its teller. And I’ll share a kind of lovely moment that I had with a fifth grader that showed me how powerful a personal story can be. Need story help? Work with me! Want the free workbook that goes with this podcast? Subscribe to The Story Letter on Substack! Listen to "Altered," my story about Italy, mentioned in the episode, here. Enjoying The Story Letter? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts! EPISODE CREDITS: Written and hosted by Micaela Blei Produced, edited and mixed by Laura Boach Artwork designed by Stefan Davis w. Micaela Blei Music: Duke of New York by Adrian D. Walther CONNECT WITH ME: Website: micaelablei.com Substack: thestoryletter.com Instagram: @micaelablei_stories LinkedIn: Micaela Blei

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Are middle schoolers as scary as they seem? In this first episode of The Story Letter, we're at the starting line for this season all about personal stories: what they can do, why they matter, and how to tell them. We’ll talk about how a story can change both its listener AND its teller. And I’ll share a kind of lovely moment that I had with a fifth grader that showed me how powerful a personal story can be.

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