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A Fresh Story

Fresh Starts
Divorce
Mental Health
Voting Rights
Personal Growth
Vote Without Fear
Parenting
Motherhood
Self-Care
Self-Acceptance
Family Dynamics
Mindfulness
Life Transitions
Social Media
Burnout
Boundaries
Pop Culture
Grief
Relationships
Self-Compassion
Communication

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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The same month their dad moved out, Olivia Howell's two little boys put on a play. It was August 2019, and they were three and five. Olivia's cousin, a children's theater costume designer, sat down with them to write a script, make the costumes, and ... more

Somewhere along the way, most women learn to smile through it. Through the pain no one warned you about in the doctor's office. Through the joke that wasn't funny. Through the stranger on the street who says you'd look prettier if you did.

Hillary F... more

Sometimes the most useful divorce recovery tools aren’t complicated—they’re the small, tangible things that help you feel more like yourself when everything else feels uncertain. In this episode of A Fresh Story: Simple Tips to Support Yourself, Oliv... more

There is a particular kind of loneliness that can come with becoming a mother: the moment you realize everyone warned you that you would be tired, but almost nobody warned you that you might lose pieces of yourself. Creator and author Emily Feret bui... more

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Recent Guests

Lynne Streeter Childress
Playwright, teaching artist, theater director, and producer of theater for young audiences
Building Better People Productions
Episode: How Live Theater Teaches Kids Empathy and Big Feelings with Lynne Streeter Childress
Hillary Frank
Host of The Longest Shortest Time; author of Wedlocked
The Longest Shortest Time, author
Episode: Trapped in a Picture-Perfect Marriage: Hillary Frank of The Longest Shortest Time on Her New Audiobook, Wedlocked
Tracy Galloway
Massachusetts Divorce Attorney, Litigator, and Online Divorce Coach and Educator
The Divorce Bootcamp (thedivorcebootcamp.com)
Episode: 3 Simple Recovery Tools From Divorce Attorney Tracy Galloway
Emily Feret
Author of Normalizing Normal, Motherhood Without the Filter
Author, Blogger/Creator
Episode: Fresh Reads: Normalizing Normal: Motherhood Without the Filter by Emily Feret
Jo Piazza
Author and journalist, author of The Parisian Heist
Author
Episode: Fresh Reads: The Parisian Heist: A Novel by Jo Piazza
Rachel Lovitt
Holistic movement coach and Reiki practitioner
Episode: Simple Tips to Support Yourself: What Can I Do to Be Gentle With Myself In Hard Seasons?
Gina Pellettieri
Divorce mediator and matrimonial attorney
Fresh Starts (Expert Guide)
Episode: Simple Tips to Support Yourself: How Can I Ask Better Questions to Be Heard More Clearly?
Alex Alexander
Author of Are We Friends Yet? How to deepen your relationships and create the community you need
Author
Episode: Fresh Reads: Are We Friends Yet? How to Deepen Your Relationships and Create the Community You Need by Alex Alexander
Melissa Murphy Pavone
Certified Financial Planner and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst; founder of Mindful Divorce Partners
Mindful Divorce Partners
Episode: Fresh Reads: Divorce By Design: How building a divorce team can help you get divorced efficiently (without going broke!) by Melissa Murphy Pavone

Hosts

Olivia Dreizen Howell
Host of A Fresh Story and guide for interview flow; frequent presence across episodes.
Jenny Dreisen
Co-host and co-creator, helps shape conversations and guest questions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 158 ratings
  • A great reminder to slow down

    This was a great conversation and I needed to hear these gentle reminders today. šŸ«¶šŸ¼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NLC0515
    United States4 months ago
  • Refreshing and inspiring

    This podcast came into my life at the perfect time… showing me just how good it can be on « the other sideĀ Ā», once I’m fully able to make my own fresh story. It’s aspirational and incredibly human, I really recommend it to anyone who needs a little cheering on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tweenie12345
    France4 months ago
  • Are we friends?! I hope so!

    This is the perfect podcast episode when rebuilding our community. Our support system becomes ideal when starting over with divorce. I love how she talked about the change in perspective, having present friends and showing up for friends with kids! How we can have specific friends for certain things as we rebuild and that’s okay!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Persefoni Kotsianas
    United States4 months ago
  • Love it!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nish A80
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Natural and authentic convos

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Real Nickolas Natali
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the authentic, warm host dynamic and the practical, uplifting takeaways.
Episodes are accessible with bite-sized formats and varied guests.
The show is supportive of reinvention after life changes, including divorce and career pivots.

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Trapped in a Picture-Perfect Marriage: Hillary Frank of The Longest Shortest Time on Her New Audiobook, Wedlocked
Q: How does the audiobook format change the writing and storytelling approach compared to traditional books?
The format allows for a direct cast of voices and live interactions, with some scenes written like film scripts, enabling a more immersive and dynamic listening experience.
Trapped in a Picture-Perfect Marriage: Hillary Frank of The Longest Shortest Time on Her New Audiobook, Wedlocked
Q: What inspired you to tell a thriller-style story about something as daily as marriage and pain?
Frank explains that the relatable pressure to smile through pain and the fear around body autonomy and childbirth provided a fertile ground for a suspenseful narrative that still feels real and necessary.
Simple Tips to Support Yourself: How Can I Ask Better Questions to Be Heard More Clearly?
Q: What words of encouragement do you have for someone who wants to have a tough conversation but is nervous?
Truthfully assess your own goals and write down the answers so you can clearly articulate what you want and why it matters, which enables honest dialogue with others.
Simple Tips to Support Yourself: How Can I Ask Better Questions to Be Heard More Clearly?
Q: Do you have other questions you use to reach underlying goals when working with clients?
Yes, questions about current urgency, whether there has been a real conversation about goals, and what is necessary to resolve so people can move forward together.
Simple Tips to Support Yourself: How Can I Ask Better Questions to Be Heard More Clearly?
Q: What are some strategies you employ in mediation that we can use in other areas of life?
Start with your goals, understand what the other person wants, ask curious follow-up questions to uncover underlying needs, and negotiate based on those insights rather than positions.

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What is A Fresh Story about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A candid, relationship- and life-change oriented show led by two sisters who explore fresh starts, personal reinvention, and meaningful choices. Episodes cover topics from divorce support, building community, and mindful self-care to writing, motherhood, and creative experimentation, often featuring authors, coaches, and care professionals who offer practical insights and personal anecdotes. The format tends to blend intimate storytelling with actionable takeaways, occasionally via bite-sized segments that distill wisdom for listeners navigating transitions. A standout trait is the collaborative, conversational vibe between the hosts, plus a steady lineup of diverse guests who provide both expert guidance and relatable lived experience.

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Recent guests on A Fresh Story include:

1. Lynne Streeter Childress
2. Hillary Frank
3. Tracy Galloway
4. Emily Feret
5. Jo Piazza
6. Rachel Lovitt
7. Gina Pellettieri
8. Alex Alexander

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