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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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Picture a twenty-something widow in Paris, a sick one-year-old on her hip, and an attic full of paintings nobody wants—not galleries, not critics, not even her own family.

That widow was Jo van Gogh, and the paintings belonged to her late husband's ... more

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

Gina Pellettieri is a trained divorce mediator and matrimonial attorney based in Suffolk County on Long Island, New York, and in this episode she reframes mediation as a life skill rather than a legal formality. At its core, mediation is a structured... 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

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Recent Guests

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
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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
Jessica Strawser
Author of The Quitters Club
Author, The Quitters Club
Episode: Fresh Reads: The Quitters Club: A Novel by Jessica Strawser
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
Shasta Grant
Author of When We Were Feral
Episode: Fresh Reads: When We Were Feral by Shasta Grant

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 158 ratings
  • A great reminder to slow down

    This was a great conversation and I needed to hear these gentle reminders today. 🫶🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NLC0515
    United Statesa month 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 side », 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
    Francea month 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 States2 months ago
  • 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

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Hosts are engaging and authentic in conversations.

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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.
Simple Tips to Support Yourself: How Can I Ask Better Questions to Be Heard More Clearly?
Q: So what is mediation to begin with?
Mediation is a process where a couple sits with a neutral third party who helps facilitate an agreement, serving as a form of negotiation.
Fresh Reads: The Parisian Heist: A Novel by Jo Piazza
Q: Where did the concept of fiction come from for this book?
From Jo Piazza's background as a journalist observing real stories and reimagining them through a fictional lens to explore what could have happened in the lives of real people.

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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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1. Jo Piazza
2. Rachel Lovitt
3. Gina Pellettieri
4. Alex Alexander
5. Melissa Murphy Pavone
6. Jessica Strawser
7. Chloe Yelena Miller
8. Danit Brown

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