Ep 62 Reid Peterson on telling great stories to help uplift and inspire you

Published: April 24, 2015, 10 a.m.

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Reid Peterson\\xa0has felt how stories can be powerful to uplift, teach,\\xa0give you more meaning and depth- of what someone goes through, to provide more hope, inspiration, and support in your own life. He is the host of\\xa0Life Changing Stories\\xa0podcast and goes deep into the stories that changed people\'s lives and what they took from the experience.\\xa0He\\xa0was deeply inspired by the\\xa0Chicken Soup For The Soul\\xa0series of books that were immensely popular in the late 90\\u2019s. The stories were very touching. Being a person who learns from experience and enjoying the art of storytelling, the idea for Life Changing Stories came to\\xa0him\\xa0when\\xa0he\\xa0was\\xa0in a dark place in life.
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We talk about the inception of the podcast as well as hearing many great stories and diving further into them. We talk about how stories can help bring you out of a dark place and bring meaning to things. He also shares his travel experiences across\\xa0Australia\\xa0and what he was expecting\\xa0to get from that. Finally, he shares some good tips for making a good story.
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His joke: "Imagine a 7 yr old asking you when is the best time to see \\xa0a dentisit? tooth\\xa030"
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