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Raven Narratives
by Raven Narratives
Podcast by Raven Narratives
Episodes
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Sandra Shellnut
Sandra Shellnut told her story at the Raven Narratives in May of 2026 when the theme was "mom/mothering". From the sun scorched front lines of woodland fires to the silent depth of the ocean floor, Sandra’s life has been a relentless pursuit of the elements. She has navigated the chaotic roar of...
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Jessica Randell
Jessica Randell told her story at the Raven Narratives in May of 2026 when the theme was "mom/mothering". Born and raised in North Carolina by Yankee parents, Jessica is a unique blend of southern warmth and give-it-to-you straight candor. She discovered her religion, Nature, in the Appalachian...
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Katie Burford
Katie Burford is a veteran Raven Narratives storyteller and told this story at the Raven Narratives in May of 2026 when the theme was "mom/mothering". Katie has 2 mostly grown children, 1 ice cream shop, 1 rescue dog, 34 previous addresses, 2 previous careers, 13 years sobriety, 1 raven tattoo, 1...
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Kira Taylor
Kira Taylor told her story at the Raven Narratives in May of 2026 when the theme was "mom/mothering". Kira has worked in many fields, especially in the nonprofit sector, and is currently enjoying promoting her fantastic town through the Mancos Valley Chamber of Commerce. She is a gardener, an...
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Lynn Soukup
Lynn Soukup told her story at the Raven Narratives in May of 2026 when the theme was "mom/mothering". Lynn is the youngest by 12 years of five siblings. She moved to Cortez, Colorado in 2001, following her parents and favorite sister who all died of cancer in 2008. She's been a teacher all her...
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Molly Watts
Molly Watts told her story at the Raven Narratives in May of 2026 when the theme was "mom/mothering". Molly has been oversharing since she was old enough to talk, and started writing soon after - two habits that have followed her throughout all of life’s chapters so far. She lived several…
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Lindsay Dozoretz
Lindsay Dozoretz told her story at the Raven Narratives in May of 2026 when the theme was "mom/mothering". Lindsay was the Raven Narratives very first storyteller back in 2016 and is a decade-plus Durango resident after growing up in upstate New York and then globetrotting through early…
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Raven Narratives "gathering" story SLAMs at the Sunflower Theatre and Durango Arts Center
Featured stories told by audience members at Raven Narratives "gathering" story SLAMs at the Sunflower Theatre on December 5th and the Durango Arts Center on December 6th, 2025. Including stories told by: Bob DiMarco (1:00) Brett LeCompte (6:54) Ali Snowden (14:21) Kirk Anderson (23:08) Kristen...
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Robin Wolthausen
Robin Wolthausen told his story at the Raven Narratives on the Sunflower Theatre stage in September 2025 when the theme was "secrets". Robin is a lover of nature, beauty, corn, community, our bodies, soccer, and cold beers on the front stoop on a scorching August day after working all day. He…
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Robin Mugwort Brodsky
Robin Mugwort Brodsky told her story at the Raven Narratives on the Sunflower Theatre stage in September 2025 when the theme was "secrets". When Mugwort is not meandering the globe, she can be found (or not) wandering the canyons of the southwest in search of springs, ancient junipers and...
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Heidi Steltzer
Dr. Heidi Steltzer told her story at the Raven Narratives on the Sunflower Theatre stage in September 2025 when the theme was "secrets". Heidi is a scientist, theologian, and mystic who recently founded the Center for Earth Theology in Cortez, Colorado. She's a scientist who wanted to save the...
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Mark Little
Mark Little told his story at the Raven Narratives on the Sunflower Theatre stage in September 2025 when the theme was "secrets". Mark has done many things. Mark loves cats and sunsets. Mark is unsure about people. Mark tries to make the world a better place by saying things to people in the…
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TJ Zark
TJ Zark told their story at the Raven Narratives on the Sunflower Theatre stage in September 2025 when the theme was "secrets". TJ is a gender-awkward, people-focused, they/them/her creative residing in Southwest Colorado, near a small arts town with two agreeable horses, a dog that wiggles, one...
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Aaron Thomas
Aaron Thomas told his story at the Raven Narratives on the Sunflower Theatre stage in September 2025 when the theme was "secrets". Aaron is a psychotherapist, meditation teacher, and creator of the Authentic Relating Lab – a space for practicing real human connection. He’s passionate about human...
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Dave Butler
Dave Butler told his story at the Raven Narratives on the Sunflower Theatre stage in September 2025 when the theme was "secrets". Dave has been a world traveler and a lover of the obscure and unusual. His creative interests include large, interesting and sometimes difficult projects along with...
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M Waldron
M Waldron told her story at the Raven Narratives on the Sunflower Theatre stage in September 2025 when the theme was "secrets". M is a poet, performer, explorer, baker, knitter, and geologist. Her one woman show, The Letter C, premiered at The Sunflower Theatre in April 2025 and her book of…
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Lindsay Mark - Trading Chickens For Ducks
Lindsay describes her attempts at raising chickens and ducks, and how she had to acquire some new skills in managing her flock. She told her story at the Raven Narratives events in late February and early March 2025 when the theme was “trees - rocks - birds”. Originally from rural eastern Canada,...
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Tamara Turner - Trance Dancing
Tamara describes her time in North Africa studying music and dance, and how her experiences there led to a profound personal transformation. She told her story at the Raven Narratives events in late February and early March 2025 when the theme was “trees - rocks - birds”. Tamara is a…
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Dave Thibodeau - The Great Alaskan Halibut Run
Dave tells the tale of joining an Alaskan fishing crew on a 24-hour halibut run, and how it nearly ruined him. He told his story at the Raven Narratives events in late February and early March 2025 when the theme was “trees - rocks -birds”. Dave is a long-time Durango, Colorado resident who makes...
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Dave Banga - Sitting In The Cool Shade
Dave describes a friend who made a deep impression on him, and how some friendships can change you forever. He told his story at the Raven Narratives events in late February and early March 2025 when the theme was “trees - rocks -birds”. Dave has been trying to figure it out for a long time....
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Claudia Martin - Mom's Birds
Claudia talks about her mom's challenges and triumphs late in her life, and how birds played an important role in helping her cope with change. She told her story at the Raven Narratives events in late February and early March 2025 when the theme was “trees - rocks - birds”. After growing up in...
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Shane Ward - Helicopter Cops On The River
Shane tells the story of his solo backpacking trip in the Verde River canyon of Arizona, and how things got weird, and then even weirder, when law enforcement descended on him. He told his story at the Raven Narratives events in late February and early March 2025 when the theme was “trees - rocks...
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Sara Knight - Doorways In The Wild
Sara describes the childhood adventures she had on her family's property in Northeast Texas, and how those experiences help her see her grown-up world with more openness and possibility. She told her story at the Raven Narratives events in late February and early March 2025 when the theme was...
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Natalie Hock - Choices & Truths
Natalie and her partner face a difficult decision that changes them both forever. She told her story at the Raven Narratives events in early October 2024 when the theme was “friendship”. Natalie will always be thrilled to meet people she likes and admires and connects with. She was voted most...
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Amanda Ravensbergen - Coming Home
Amanda describes how a close friend helped her find her place. She told her story at the Raven Narratives events in early October 2024 when the theme was "friendship". Amanda has called many places home, including New Jersey, Germany, Utah, and various parts of Colorado. She currently lives in...
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Michael Rendon - Art Projects With Noonie
Micheal describes his best friend from college and their attempts to test the boundaries of society. He told his story at the Raven Narratives events in early October 2024 when the theme was “friendship”. Michael is a Fort Lewis College professor and former Mayor of Durango. His free time is…
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Ann Joli - The House Party
Ann goes to her first house party with her high school friends. She told her story at the Raven Narratives events in early October 2024 when the theme was “friendship”. Ann is a Native lady figuring out life and career in the desert. She performs regularly as a stand-up comedian in the the...
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Chad Hare - Spy vs. Spy
Chad describes how his best friend from middle school shaped the person he is today. He told his story at the Raven Narratives events in early October 2024 when the theme was “friendship”. Chad considers himself a gangly man that is Durango raised and heaven bound. Although he looks like a...
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Jennifer Grais - The Dream Symbol
Jennifer describes how the "divine masters" pointed her towards finding her true love. She told her story at the Raven Narratives events in early October 2024 when the theme was “friendship”. Jennifer is a shamanic practitioner who has worked as a shamanic healer, teacher, and mentor for over 20...
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Tyler VanGemert - A Circle of Friends
Tyler's friends help him take a deeper dive into connection than he ever thought was possible. He told his story at the Raven Narratives events in early October 2024 when the theme was “friendship”. Tyler is a naturalist, herbalist, and medical professional in the four corners region who knows at...
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Shane Queener - Where Are You From?
Shane describes how he discovered his true place in the world while fishing in the rain in Alaska. He told his story at the Raven Narratives events in early June 2024 when the theme was “weather”. Shane was raised the son of pentecostal preacher. He found his childhood backdrops in Florida…
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Shandra McClanahan - Baptized By Fire In The Rain
Shandra tells her story of leaving her family and faith behind so that she can lead a more honest life. She told her story at the Raven Narratives events in early June 2024 when the theme was “weather”. Shandra grew up a religious home schooled kid in the mobile homes of Durango, Colorado and has...
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Kelly Coughlin - The Lightning Chair
Kelly tells how working as a woman in a wildfire lookout tower changed her. She told her story at the Raven Narratives events in early June 2024 when the theme was “weather”. Kelly joined a wild land fire crew 24 years ago in Oregon, and has been chasing adrenaline for a living, ever since. Her...
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Tess Lynston - The Winds of Change
Tess tells the story of her difficult relationship with her mother and how she ultimately found redemption on a rainy beach in Florida. Tess told her story at the Raven Narratives events in early June 2024 when the theme was “weather”. Tess is a nature steward and a Colorado native. She lives a...
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Tim Hunter - Great Balls of Lightning
Tim describes a high altitude adventure where he experienced a rare and terrifying natural phenomenon. Tim told his story at the Raven Narratives events in early June 2024 when the theme was “weather”. Tim Hunter is a builder by trade, a scientist by education, and an outdoor recreationalist by...
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Jamie Wanzek - Learning Lessons From The Vultures
Jamie describes a difficult time in her life when she had to navigate depression and the loss of a friend, and how an encounter with turkey vultures helped her see things in a new light. She told her story at the Raven Narratives events in early June 2024 when the theme was “weather”. Jamie grew…
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Chad Peyer - Hands At Ten And Two
Chad describes how becoming a new father brought him face-to-face with his ideas of who he was, and what it means to be a father. He told his story at the Raven Narratives events in early June 2024 when the theme was “weather”. Chad has lived his whole life in Colorado. He was born in Denver but...
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Christina Rinderle - Love, Loss, and Learning To Start Again
Christina shares her journey through heartbreaking deception, devastating loss, and the grace of community and continuation.
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Tom Garcia - A Lifetime of Fire
Tom describes his encounters with fire throughout his life, and how he has come to know fire as an intimate teacher of deep wisdom.
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Monique Alvarez - Coming Back Home
Monique describes leaving her small, rural town to see the world, and the challenges and joys of coming home.
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Jim Duke - Jackrabbits and Old Wood
Jim tells his tale of salvaging old wood from railroad snow fences, and how it was too good to last.
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Geneva Toland - Healing and the Art of Uncertainty
Geneva seeks healing in traditional and nontraditional ways, and discovers that uncertainty can be a key to deeper truths.
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Margie Connolly - The First Time I Saw Light
Margie describes her time as an anthropologist in Alaska and the remarkable woman she met there who survived the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918.
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Curt Brown - Batting .667 With Three Kids
Curt describes raising his three kids and how it has shown him the joys of parenting in the modern era.
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Robin Brodsky - Crossing Paths With Kate
Robin's traveling companion Kate teaches her a profound lesson about friendship and letting go.
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Bailey Carlson - The Man In The Photograph
Bailey wrestles with his identity, but ultimately finds the courage to be his true self.
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Ellen Vest Shinkle - An Adoption Story
Ellen describes her path of self-discovery, and the strength and beauty she found along the way.
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Kate Sutton Kruchell - November In My Soul
As a teenager, Kate must contend with the reality of losing her mother, and how it will shape her life going forward.
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Sue Loweree - You Write Your Own Script
Sue describes her experiences as a theater actress and the wisdom she learned along the way.
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Andy Wingerd - Finding Mom For The Last Time
Andy tries to help their mom recover after a stroke.
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