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A Fresh Story

Fresh Starts
Divorce
Mental Health
Voting Rights
Personal Growth
Vote Without Fear
Parenting
Self-Care
Motherhood
Self-Acceptance
Family Dynamics
Mindfulness
Life Transitions
Burnout
Boundaries
Social Media
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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In this episode of A Fresh Story: Simple Tips to Support Yourself, Olivia Howell sits down with Rachel Lovitt, a holistic movement coach and Reiki practitioner who helps people reconnect with their bodies, rediscover childlike curiosity, and feel lik... more

In this episode of A Fresh Story: Simple Tips to Support Yourself, host Olivia Howell sits down with Ron Platt, co-founder of the National Association for Single and Divorced Families (NASDF) — the only national organization built to surround divorci... more

At some point, most of us have stood on the edge of a new chapter — a divorce, a move, a loss, a reinvention — and felt the quiet, aching realization that we have no one to call. Not no one, exactly. But no one close enough. No one present. No one wh... more

Divorce is the intersection of the biggest trauma of your life and the biggest financial decisions of your life — happening at the exact same moment. And yet most people navigate it alone, armed with a lawyer's phone number, a group chat of well-mean... more

Some writers come to the page to escape. Jordan Rosenfeld has been doing it since she was seven years old — filling journal after journal, reaching for fiction the way a child who's seen hard things reaches for anything that helps make sense of the w... more

Nobody ever taught us when it's okay to quit. We got the poster on the classroom wall, the T-shirt slogan, the well-meaning advice drilled in from childhood: quitters never win, winners never quit. And so we stay. We stay in the job that's making us ... more

Perforated is Chloe Yelena Miller's second full-length collection of poetry, and it holds a particular and beautiful question at its center: who owns a loss? The book is structured around what she calls the New York City poems — prose poems born from... more

Before she wrote the novel, before the residency, before the ninety thousand words that became her debut — Shasta Grant was a little girl in New Hampshire being raised by her grandparents, carrying questions about her mother that she didn't yet have ... more

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Recent Guests

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?
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
Jessica Strawser
Author of The Quitters Club
Author, The Quitters Club
Episode: Fresh Reads: The Quitters Club: A Novel by Jessica Strawser
Shasta Grant
Author of When We Were Feral
Episode: Fresh Reads: When We Were Feral by Shasta Grant
Chloe Yelena Miller
Poet, writer, and teacher based in Washington, DC
Episode: Fresh Reads: Perforated by Chloe Yelena Miller
Danit Brown
fiction writer
Michigan
Episode: Fresh Reads: Television for Women by Danit Brown
Alison Van Diggelen
Author of The Love Project
Author, The Love Project
Episode: Fresh Reads: The Love Project: A Journey of Intimate Conversations by Alison van Diggelen
Jocelyn Jane Cox
Author of Motion Dazzle: A Memoir of Motherhood, Loss, and Skating on Thin Ice
Episode: Fresh Reads: Motion Dazzle: A Memoir of Motherhood, Loss, and Skating on Thin Ice by Jocelyn Jane Cox

Hosts

Olivia Dreizen Howell
Host of A Fresh Story; focus on personal stories, reinvention, and empowering conversations.
Jenny Dreizen
Co-host; co-creates candid, journal-style conversations with guests.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 156 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
  • What fun!

    I love the set up of this show- the vulnerable stories are really interesting to me while the small snippets are super helpful and action orientated. Thank you! Susie Pettit

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    3 buoys
    United Statesa year ago
  • Interesting Podcast!

    This podcast brings a fresh approach to adult conversations. The conversation topics are an important part of our evolution as adults. I enjoyed learning about gut health and leaning on our spiritual practices. Great listening experience. The hosts ask the right questions and the guests are interesting people well informed on the topic they speak about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Perspective with Viv
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Valuable Insights

    Jenny and Olivia do an excellent job of bringing the audience along on a journey. The podcast is full of insight and wisdom that the listener can take with them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EunoiaZen
    Canadaa year ago
  • Refreshingly Authentic

    You can tell they went into this podcast wanting to help people by not holding back and giving people something to relate to. That’s the kind of connection that you can’t find many other places especially while being entertained.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jasonz27
    United Statesa year ago
  • Super Quick, Super Impactful

    I absolutely love the diverse concepts covered by various guests and the fact that many episodes are bite sized. These are easy to digest and feel like an overheard conversation in a coffee shop.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chella1989
    United Statesa year ago
  • Very Helpful and Much Needed

    Sisters Olivia & Jenny did it again! The whole idea of the podcast is highlighting stories of people who went through a divorce and have started fresh and are thriving in new relationships, careers etc. I particularly liked the episode with James Tamara and Dara Resnik (you need to listen). I also found the episode with Cindy DiTiberio very interesting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TimNATC
    United Statesa year ago
  • Authentic

    Refreshing conversation style. I enjoyed the show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dragonsflight
    United Statesa year ago
  • Perfect to get started

    This podcast is light, easy going and answers some of the most interesting questions in the realms of health and well-being. A perfect place to get started on your own journey!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dennisamo
    Germanya year ago
  • Interesting and Entertaining

    Very refreshing story teller duo. The sisters are amazing hosts and engage with their guests in a creative and entertaining ways!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KabirTechDives
    United Statesa year ago
  • Instant Subscribe

    Wow, I love the concept of this show and Olivia and Jenny do such an incredible job of executing it. Amazing job, ladies! I can’t wait to listen to every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    morganfranklinmedia
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the empowering, hopeful tone and practical takeaways.
Fresh format with bite-sized insights that are easy to digest.
Hosts are engaging and authentic in conversations.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Simple Tips to Support Yourself: How Can I Start Over After Divorce?
Q: Who are you, Ron?
Ron introduces himself as the co-founder of NASDF and outlines the organization as the umbrella for resources and services for people undergoing divorce or managing single-family households.
Fresh Reads: The Quitters Club: A Novel by Jessica Strawser
Q: What words of encouragement do you have for aspiring novelists?
Writing a novel is a solitary activity, but there is a vibrant, encouraging writing community you can tap into, and today there are abundant resources online that make it possible to build your own learning network without a formal degree.
Fresh Reads: The Quitters Club: A Novel by Jessica Strawser
Q: Who is the ideal reader for this book?
The book speaks to anyone who has wrestled with big life choices and the stigma around quitting, especially readers who enjoy character-driven stories that feel timely and relatable, including avid book club participants.
Fresh Reads: The Quitters Club: A Novel by Jessica Strawser
Q: What is your writing process for bringing these characters to life?
I start from a central question I'm not sure I know the answer to, then build around how each character might confront the big life decisions they face, aiming for an ensemble cast so different perspectives illuminate the central theme.
Fresh Reads: The Quitters Club: A Novel by Jessica Strawser
Q: Tell us about The Quitters Club and what the novel is about.
The book follows four lifelong friends who, as they approach 40, reconnect and confront the idea of quitting something in their lives—whether a job, a relationship, or a personal goal—and they support each other in choosing paths that could lead to better futures.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Fresh Story

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

A candid, sister-led series centered on reinvention, fresh starts, and personal growth. Across episodes, guests share transformative journeys—from reclaiming sexuality and navigating family dynamics to rebuilding life after divorce, trauma, or loss. The conversations blend vulnerability with practical takeaways, offering listeners actionable guidance, real-world stories, and an emphasis on empowerment, compassion, and sustainable change. A distinctive element is the duo's intimate, journaling-style approach paired with diverse guest backgrounds—ranging from self-help authors and memoirists to parenting coaches and legal experts—creating a relatable space for people seeking inspiration, resilience, and new perspectives on everyday challenges... more

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Recent guests on A Fresh Story include:

1. Rachel Lovitt
2. Alex Alexander
3. Melissa Murphy Pavone
4. Jessica Strawser
5. Shasta Grant
6. Chloe Yelena Miller
7. Danit Brown
8. Alison Van Diggelen

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