{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"31. What's The Story You've Been Holding? with Dr. Xanthe Golenko","description":" By the time you hit 50, you've lived enough life to fill a few books. But most of us don't think our stories are worth telling.   In this episode, I talk with Dr. Xanthe Golenko about why that couldn't be further from the truth.   Xanthe was a dancer in France, then a researcher studying older adults. When she introduced life story books into care homes, something magical happened ~ families reconnected, staff saw the whole person, and the storytellers themselves transformed.  That's when she realized: storytelling isn't just about preserving the past. It's about connection, healing, and claiming your voice in the present. We talk about: Why your "everyday" moments are exactly what other women need to hear The power of telling your story in a safe space How to move from "I don't have a story" to sharing something deeply personal What would you do if you weren't afraid? Practical ways to start telling your story   Your story doesn't need to be extraordinary to be powerful. It just needs to be yours. Connect with Xanthe: Website: https:\/\/gettingartsyafter50.com\/ Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/getting_artsy_after_50\/ Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61565782329665 LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/xanthe-golenko-b0993752\/     ","author_name":"Design Your Joyful Retirement","author_url":"http:\/\/lauriecrawfordcoaching.com","html":"