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Our Stories Matter

Our Stories Matter Podcast
Community Healing
Poetry
Trauma
Healing
Mental Health
Antisemitism
Radicalization
Anti-Semitism
Activism
College Campuses
Sadness
Israel
Jewish Identity
Trauma Informed LA
Trauma Care
Hamas
Trauma Recovery
Resilience
Hatred
Film Festival Censorship

Brought to you by Trauma Informed Learning Alliance, Our Stories Matter is a podcast celebrating the complex lived experiences of activists and healers by sharing their inspiring stories. Our Stories Matter centers on healing through activism, art, poetry, film, music, breath, movement, and more. Each guest brings a unique story, but one with the global theme of community healing and liberation th... more

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Latest Episodes

💔 How do you choose peace, humanity, and coexistence in the face of devastating grief?

In this episode of Campus Voices: Civil Engagement in an Era of Division from Our Stories Matter, Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, Gazan-American writer, peace advocate, Fo... more

🤐 What happens when students and professors are too afraid to speak honestly on college campuses?

In this episode of Campus Voices: Civil Engagement in an Era of Division from Our Stories Matter, journalists Maya Sulkin and Frannie Block of The Fre... more

🚨 What happens when college campuses stop being places for open dialogue, civil discourse, and student safety?

In this episode of Campus Voices: Civil Engagement in an Era of Division from Our Stories Matter, Dr. Ayal Feinberg, Director of the Cent... more

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Matthew Nuriel
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Vivace Maxfifter
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Heidi Basch-Harod
Jewish women's rights activist
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Nada Higuera
Palestinian American lawyer
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Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 67 ratings
  • Moving, informative series about trauma and resilience

    During these challenging times, this podcast provided inspiration and grounding through showcasing stories of resilience in the face of unprecedented trauma

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RZShams
    United Statesa year ago
  • Needed!!

    The important conversations had are missing from larger discussion pertaining to trauma and the racialized concerns of a population overlooked and many times discounted in the U.S. the lived experiences of the guests and hosts deserve attention.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr.T.90
    United Statesa year ago
  • Riveting and Potent

    This podcast has been such a light during turbulent times. Hearing the many voices sharing their experiences illuminates the reality that we are not alone. This podcast is validating and educational.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    saritphoto
    United Statesa year ago
  • This podcast is so uplifting. Great questions and people's stories! It is a joy to listen to.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ally
    a year ago
  • Important Conversations

    This podcast is serving as a very important medium for critical awareness, dialogue, and understanding surrounding the events of October 7 and the impacted stakeholders.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hands1818
    United States2 years ago

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- Very moving, validating, and impactful storytelling praised for resilience and empathy.
- Guests receive high praise for courage and the depth of lived experiences shared.
- Listeners appreciate the focus on healing through dialogue and community action.
- Audience notes the conversations are timely, inclusive, and educational for diverse communities.

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Beyond the Binary: Identity Without Permission An Iranian-Jewish Story of Defying Groupthink
Q: What advice would you give students about finding their people and speaking out?
Be true to yourself, avoid compartmentalizing your identity, and trust that your people will find you when you are authentic; agency and responsibility belong to the individual.
Beyond the Binary: Identity Without Permission An Iranian-Jewish Story of Defying Groupthink
Q: What are you going to do for your own healing today or this week?
Both hosts and guests emphasize self-care as essential for sustained advocacy, with concrete plans like taking personal time, mindfulness, and maintaining boundaries to protect mental health.
Silenced for her Identity
Q: What inspired you to tell your story through film and what impact were you hoping it would have?
I always knew that I wanted to make films. It took time for me to be comfortable with the stories I wanted to tell, and I made the film that I needed to see, focusing on moving forward after trauma.
A Mother's Fight for Freedom
Q: How did you navigate trauma bonding, mind control, post-traumatic stress, and not having support around you at that time?
Yasmine spoke about being in survival mode, not having the vocabulary to express her situation, and focusing solely on the need to escape her circumstances.
From Saudi Roots to Jewish Allyship
Q: What advice can you give to students on college campuses who are being exposed to radical rhetoric?
Loay advises students to listen to voices from the Middle East that have defeated radical ideologies and to examine the consequences of their beliefs.

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What is Our Stories Matter about and what kind of topics does it cover?

- This show centers on healing through activism, storytelling, and creative practice, featuring activists, healers, and survivors sharing deeply personal journeys. Episodes often explore trauma, resilience, community healing, and the role of education and dialogue in countering hate and extremism. The format frequently combines lived-experience storytelling with practical pathways for empowerment, reconciliation, and social change. A notable strength is the diverse range of guests and topics, from mental health and DEI to healing through art, film, and culture, which offers listeners both validation and actionable takeaways for communities and professionals working in trauma-informed spaces.

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Our Stories Matter launched 6 years ago and published 96 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Our Stories Matter include:

1. Heidi Bash Herod
2. Neda Higreya
3. Ayal Feinberg
4. Anila Ali
5. Matthew Nuriel
6. Vivace Maxfifter
7. Heidi Basch-Harod
8. Nada Higuera

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