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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
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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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

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Recent Guests

Melissa Murphy Pavone
Certified Financial Planner and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst; founder of Mindful Divorce Partners
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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
Shasta Grant
Author of When We Were Feral
Episode: Fresh Reads: When We Were Feral by Shasta Grant
Danit Brown
fiction writer
Michigan
Episode: Fresh Reads: Television for Women by Danit Brown
Stefanie O'Connell
Author of The Ambition Penalty
Author, The Ambition Penalty
Episode: Fresh Reads: The Ambition Penalty: How Corporate Culture Tells Women to Step Up―and Then Pushes Them Down by Stefanie O’Connell
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
Dr. Nikki Pensak
Clinical psychologist, author and founder of Rattled
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Episode: Fresh Reads: Rattled: How to Calm New Mom Anxiety with the Power of the Postpartum Brain by Dr. Nicole Pensak

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

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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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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Fresh Reads: When We Were Feral by Shasta Grant
Q: What was the writing process like for this novel?
Grant describes doing a three-month residency at the Kerouac House in Orlando, writing about 1,000 words a day, and eventually trimming the narrative to focus on the child timeline which carried the most heat and emotional resonance.

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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. Melissa Murphy Pavone
2. Jessica Strawser
3. Chloe Yelena Miller
4. Shasta Grant
5. Danit Brown
6. Stefanie O'Connell
7. Alison Van Diggelen
8. Jocelyn Jane Cox

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