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A Fresh Story

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A Fresh Story Podcast is a top 2% personal journals podcast, hosted by sisters Olivia Dreizen Howell and Jenny Dreizen, that delves into courageous life choices, creative concepts, and fresh start stories through candid conversations. The podcast explores cultural subjects often overlooked, offering listeners a fresh perspective on various life experiences. Join the sisters and guests on a journey... more

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There are moments that crack something open in you — moments you can't unhear, can't unsee, can't unfeel. For Lori Sugarman Lee, that moment came across a desk from an insurance agent who looked at her years of raising children, moving her family acr... more

There is a specific kind of ache that comes from looking at your daughter and seeing yourself — not the version of yourself you've carefully curated, but the girl you tried to leave behind. That's where Melissa Fraterrigo's memoir begins: standing in... more

Some people lose their footing early. For Jacque Gorelick, that unmooring came at eight years old, the morning her mother died. What followed was a childhood she describes as a snow globe someone had shaken and never set down — chaotic, rootless, and... more

In this episode of A Fresh Story: Simple Tips to Support Yourself, host Olivia Howell sits down with Meredith Beardmore — therapist, author, and YouTuber — whose entire practice is dedicated to helping women navigate the painful and often overlooked ... more

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Recent Guests

Lori Sugarman-Li
Author of Our Home, The Love, Work, and Heart of Family
Author, Speaker, Family Coach
Episode: Fresh Reads: Our Home: The Love, Work, and Heart of Family by Lori Sugarman-Li
Elizabeth Wilson
A mom and writer, currently working on her memoir and running a writing-themed podcast.
Episode: From Sperm Donors to Divorce Court: Elizabeth Wilson’s Honest Story of Same-Sex Motherhood
Colette Jane Fehr
Licensed psychotherapist and author of The Cost of Quiet.
Self
Episode: Fresh Reads: The Cost of Quiet: How to Have the Hard Conversations That Create Secure, Lasting Love by Colette Jane Fehr
Ej Dixon
Senior writer at New York Magazine's The Cut and author of One Bad Mother
New York Magazine
Episode: Fresh Reads: One Bad Mother: In Praise of Psycho Housewives, Stage Parents, Momfluencers, and Other Women We Love to Hate by Ej Dixon
Amy Polacko
Domestic abuse survivor and relationship coach
Freedom Warrior
Episode: Simple Tips to Support Yourself: How can I quietly plan to leave my relationship?
Melissa Petro
Author and advocate addressing women's experiences with shame
Author of "Shame on You, How to Be a Woman in the Age of Mortification"
Episode: Fresh Reads: Shame on You: How to Be a Woman in the Age of Mortification by Melissa Petro
Betsy Cornwell
Author of Ring of Salt and single mother who has experienced emotional abuse in marriage
Episode: Fresh Reads: From Emotional Abuse to Radical Rebirth: Betsy Cornwell’s Story of Leaving, Healing, and Creating Home in Ring of Salt
Dr. Corinne Low
An economist who studies women's lives and author of 'Having It All'
Episode: Fresh Reads: Having It All: What Data Tells Us About Women's Lives and Getting the Most Out of Yours by Dr. Corinne Low
Jo-Anne Suriel
The Energetic Well and energy healer specializing in Reiki and sound healing
Episode: Simple Tips to Support Your Yourself: The Creativity Reset: Simple Energy Tools to Find Yourself Again with Jo-Anne Suriel

Hosts

Olivia Dreizen Howell
Host with a focus on personal growth and authentic storytelling; often steers episodes with warmth and curiosity.
Jenny Dreizen
Co-host known for empathetic interviewing and practical perspectives on relationships and life transitions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 154 ratings
  • Love it!

    I’m hooked. The sisters are such engaging hosts. Keep up the good work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nish A80
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Natural and authentic convos

    Olivia and Jenny are rockstars. Solid conversations from two great people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Real Nickolas Natali
    United Statesa year ago
  • A breath of fresh air!

    Each episode dives into inspiring journeys of reinvention, resilience, and fresh starts that leave you feeling uplifted and ready to take on your own next chapter. It’s heartfelt, empowering, and the perfect reminder that it’s never too late to start again. Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IrinaSheh
    United Statesa year ago
  • Literally So Fresh!

    Idk who the weirdo leaving a one star review is but this show is great! The hosts are fabulous and I appreciate their fresh perspectives on such a variety of topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melissa8166
    United Statesa year ago
  • Sibling series is interesting

    I’m the youngest of three and my sibling are a lot older than I am so I always find the dynamics interesting between other siblings

    Great mini series

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SherlockCupid
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Engaging hosts with authentic, relatable conversations.
Diverse topics and guests; bite-sized yet insightful.
Warm, supportive, and candid storytelling from sisters.

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Fresh Reads: Our Home: The Love, Work, and Heart of Family by Lori Sugarman-Li
Q: Can you explain, we do talk about Fair Play and Eve Rodsky we love, but can you explain before we even jump in, what is Fair Play? What is the family kind of work that you do?
Fair Play is a framework that reframes domestic labor as shared, organized, and valued work, helping families to have structured conversations about who does what, why, and how to distribute tasks with ownership and regular communication.
Simple Tips to Support Yourself: How can I heal my broken heart after my divorce?
Q: At what point should someone consider seeking support from a therapist?
Anytime your feelings feel overwhelming or you find yourself repeating the same patterns.
Simple Tips to Support Yourself: How can I heal my broken heart after my divorce?
Q: What is one thing we can do to be nice to ourselves?
Give yourself some time to acknowledge that it's going to take time to get over the heartbreak and surround yourself with people who love you.
Fresh Friday with Olivia and Jenny: When ‘Spirituality’ Becomes Manipulation – The Dream Story That Wasn’t a Dream
Q: Has anyone been with a partner who was narcissistic in tendencies or lied, and told you that they needed to do something in their life because of a dream they had?
Olivia shared her experience of being manipulated when a partner suggested buying a musical instrument based on a dream they had.
Fresh Reads: One Bad Mother: In Praise of Psycho Housewives, Stage Parents, Momfluencers, and Other Women We Love to Hate by Ej Dixon
Q: Who is your ideal reader for this book?
The book isn't a parenting manual but aims to provide any woman, especially mothers, with a better understanding of societal pressures and expectations regarding motherhood.

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Two sisters host candid, personal-growth conversations with a diverse set of guests, often centered on fresh starts, reinvention, relationships, parenting, and mental well-being. Episodes are typically approachable and bite-sized, blending vulnerability with actionable insights, and frequently highlighting resilience, self-care, and practical steps for life transitions. A notable strength is the warm, authentic dynamic between hosts and guests, plus a willingness to tackle sensitive topics—from divorce and parenting to spirituality and burnout—in an accessible, human-centered way.

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Recent guests on A Fresh Story include:

1. Lori Sugarman-Li
2. Elizabeth Wilson
3. Colette Jane Fehr
4. Ej Dixon
5. Amy Polacko
6. Melissa Petro
7. Betsy Cornwell
8. Dr. Corinne Low

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