Legacy After Dark ~ A Legacy Recorder Podcast
By Gael
Legacy After Dark ~ A Legacy Recorder PodcastJul 24, 2018
Legacy After Dark with April M. Woodard from April M. Woodard
Legacy After Dark with April M. Woodard from April M. Woodard. We will be chatting about storytelling, autism, writing, cliff-hangers, and who knows what else 🥰 Come listen in!
April M Woodard is an advocate for the autism community, sharing how she works with her own autistic traits to use writing as a therapeutic outlet. Crowned cliff-hanger queen, April is known for leaving her readers on the edge with her best-selling Sci-Fi Fantasy Series The Aeon Chronicles. You can find her blogging about her favorite reads on Instagram @author_april_m_woodard She is also a marketing consultant to authors, helping them focus on how they can connect with their ideal audience on social media.
Legacy After Dark with Debra Weller from Story-tellingcourses.com
Do you know that you can bring storytelling into every aspect of your life? Debra Weller Storyteller has been working with people for decades to do just that. I had the opportunity to interview her recently on Legacy After Dark! We had an epic conversation about preserving family stories and why it’s so important to tell stories. Listen in to the episode and check out the text breakdown here - https://www.thelegacyrecorder.com/legacy-after-dark/preserving-family-stories-debra-weller
It's been 7 months... Updates & Stories
What happens when the world goes topsy turvy and you have another podcast you are working on plus all the things? You don't record anything for this podcast. That's what happens... plus a bunch of other stuff that won't all fit in this description area.
Links mentioned
Book - books2read.com/u/mZjL6y
Legacy Website - https://www.thelegacyrecorder.com/
End of the year
If you haven't heard yet, there is a new podcast in town. I'm dropping ridiculously short episodes everyday over here.
The Post Thanksgiving Reflection - What are you thinking about?
This is my post Thanksgiving reflection :P Take a listen to hear about what I'm missing, thinking about, and how we can connect with the people care for and support. If you haven't heard yet, there is a new podcast in town. I'm dropping ridiculously short episodes everyday over here.
Boxing up Your Loved Ones
Ok. Trigger warning time.
In this episode, we will be having a conversation about how we dispose of our loved ones remains and how we handle what we do with their last requests.
This can be dealing with the entire scope of grief, from animals to humans.
So, onto the deep stuff, check out the episode.
Asking for help & creating new things
It isn't always easy to ask for help, but it is so important to get input from the people you are serving and working with to ensure your creation is beneficial and worth creating.
Link to a quick survey asking about how you are using Legacy.
How to keep your boundaries while being generous
This is probably a touchy subject for a lot of people. No one wants to acknowledge that it isn’t always “fun” volunteering or being in a situation where you don’t feel like you can extricate yourself politely. Even when you really do need to get out of there. I totally get it. It’s hard to tell someone you need space or a moment to reset or to end the conversation altogether. So What’s to be done then? How can we keep our boundaries while still being generous? I’m so glad you asked!
That is exactly what this episode is all about. There are some vague and roundabout threads in the episode but bear with me, I promise it’ll be helpful.
-Gael
Legacy After Dark with Special Guest Laura Roselle from Family Narrative Project
Join Laura Roselle, Family Narrative Project, and Gael Gilliland, The Legacy Recorder, as they chat about Family History and Storytelling.
By the end of this episode you will know why we are so passionate about talking to other people, getting their stories and encouraging families and individuals to not only talk about their feelings, or stories but also to listen or write them down for other people to consume.
Enjoy!
The full article on this episode is located here
You can find Laura on…
Email laura.roselle@gmail.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FamilyNarrativeProject/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/familynarrative/
Website https://familynarrativeproject.com
Happy Writing!
Gael, the Legacy Lady
How to use writing prompts & story prompts with your storytellers
How to use writing prompts & story prompts with your storytellers
A little about the inspiration for the episode...
Everywhere you look you are probably going to find ways to tell your own story. For a really long time that is how you could work with the Legacy Recorder. What you will see around the internet are writing prompts, story ideas, and detailed instructions on how to tell your own story. You'll also find beautiful journals, well-executed programs and beautifully designed systems to do this for yourself.
Somewhere along the way, I realized that there were already people and companies doing an incredible job of supporting families and individuals with their storytelling adventures. About that time I started thinking about and deciding exactly what I loved about the work I did. What I found was that I really enjoyed helping people learn how to do something new or how to do a “thing” better. That “thing” was storytelling, having conversations and facilitating incredible experiences that impacted many.
You may not know this, but while I was talking about how to talk to your mom or grandmother, I was also teaching, training and supporting volunteers, staff, and residents in their storytelling adventures.
Through that experience, I discovered a lot of things. One thing I discovered was how to utilize the prompts I created and apply them in a storyteller/facilitator situation. What I want you to know is that any resource, tool, or platform that is out there for individuals and families can be adapted to be used in a facility, care situation, or other instance where there is a patient/staff relationship.
This is one of the core components of Legacy and the process I walk staff, volunteers, educators, and facilities through.
Where did your parents grow up?
Lighthearted convo about where my parents grew up, specifically my Dad :P
• Where did your parents grow up?
• Do you live in the same town as they did growing up? What is that like for you?
• Are you somewhere else? How did that happen?
A Reading of Chapter 1 of The Legacy Recorder Community Guide
The Legacy Recorder Community Guide
If you have ever daydreamed about writing your story or sharing your life experiences, this is the book for you. Inside you’ll find a simple way to tell your story, one page at a time. Maybe you know someone that has a great story to tell, but they need a little help. This book will give you the tools you need to help them tell their story, one page at a time
The Legacy Recorder Community Guide is here to give you the opportunity to work with your family to write down their stories. Using simple storytelling methods, families can work together to capture their stories. Regardless of age, everyone has something to contribute. This guide contains the information and tools necessary to support you in your storytelling journey.
You can buy the physical book for $15.00 with free shipping (within the US) by clicking here.
Celebrating the Fall Equinox & Start of Autumn
A little on the weather, recording everyday moments, and upcoming episodes.
Mental Health & More
Do you ever wonder what would happen if you got 4 people in a room who weren't worried about what other people thought? Me too!
Sooooo... Are you ready for that convo? I know I am. This episode is four people coming together to have an intentional conversation on mental health and all the things it impacts (relationships, self love, behavior, work stuff etc.)
The line up...
- Daniel Adam Willis
- Troy Sandidge
- Gael Gilliland
- Bree Palmer
We want you to be part of the conversation! Message me with your answers, questions, comments, and suggestions!
https://www.facebook.com/thelegacyrecorder/videos/2429281233824482/
Share this with someone who needs to hear this today!
Grief & POC ~ My thoughts on the candid discussion from Facebook
This is my reflection on a really intentional livestream that happened over on the Facebook Page. You can watch/listen to it here. It is definitely a conversation that could have gone for hours. I'm looking forward to chatting with Troy again and being intentional with our time and conversation. Take a listen to the podcast episode and let me know what thing you did :)
When a B- is all you can manage
Things don't need to be perfect to be right. How helping the person in front of you is all you need to be successful in this storytelling journey.
What Landmark do you want to see before it's gone?
Question to mull over... What landmark (man-made or historic) do you want to see before it's gone?
Here are a few on my list ~
- Taj Mahal
- Versailles
- Egyptian Pyramids
- The Hanging Gardens
- A Glacier
There are a lot more but that is a brief list :P
Follow up questions...
- Why do you want to see that place?
- What do you think you will feel when you are standing there?
- Do you think you will be different after visiting?
- Who would you take with you?
Happy Writing!
Gael, the Legacy Lady
How to embrace joy in your End of Life Celebration
Join Christina Andreola (New Narrative) and Gael Gilliland (The Legacy Recorder) as they chat about personalized Celebrations of Life and how hiring an Event Planner can be one of the best decisions you'll make during this process.
We discussed the Celebration of Life event trends (yeah!), options for families, and the different ways families are telling the stories of their loved ones.
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Christina was always passionate about telling people stories. When she had the unique opportunity to help tell her uncle story in the form of his celebration of life after he passed away, she, of course, said yes. She had already been a part of the event planning industry in Canada for a number of years.
Her family felt she was an obvious choice to plan what would be a large-scale event for her uncle's celebration of life. From lining up caterers to securing the venue, Christina planned out the event so her family could process and morn uncle’s loss.
The funeral and death industry has long been a dreary, depressing, sad and dark expression of a loved one. The next generation of funeral and death industry professionals are encouraging families and loved ones to embrace joy in their end-of-life celebrations. the focus is on the story of the person and the way they lived their life rather than how and why they died.
While this change has been happening for a while I believe Gen-X and Millennials will be at the forefront and forerunners of this culture change. Christina with New Narrative memorials is one of those leading the charge.
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I sincerely hope you enjoy the interview.
You can find Christina on...
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBDg2Xqo7eF3vteTVaeiCkw?sub_confirmation=1
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/newnarrativememorials/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/newnarrativememorials/
Website https://www.newnarrative.ca
Happy Writing!
Gael, the Legacy Lady
Intergenerational Storytelling - How it benefits young and old participants
In this episode we will be talking about intergenerational projects, how they can help young and old participants. If you've participated in an intergenerational project, whether it was about storytelling or anything else, feel free to leave something in the comments, or send me a message and let me know your experience. I'd be so happy to feature your story on the next episode.
What landmark (man-made or historic) do you want to see before it's gone?
Question to mull over... What landmark (man-made or historic) do you want to see before it's gone?
Here are a few on my list ~
• Taj Mahal
• Versailles
• Egyptian Pyramids
• The Hanging Gardens
• A Glacier
There are a lot more but that is a brief list.
Follow up questions...
• Why do you want to see that place?
• What do you think you will feel when you are standing there?
• Do you think you will be different after visiting?
• Who would you take with you?
What stories do our photos tell about us?
What stories do our photos tell about us?
• Our favorite things
• Things that make us happy
• Who we love
• What we enjoy seeing when we travel
A few thoughts on how to document those stories and what to look for in the photos a person takes over a lifetime.
Restoring Human Dignity: How we do this through engaged conversations
Over the past few years, I have been working with different groups of students to guide them through the process of helping a care resident tell their life story. Each semester has its own unique blend of personalities, bumps, and incredible moments.
These students are restoring dignity in the people they work with and they are discovering how they can have the same types of conversations with the people they love.
We can use storytelling to
• Connect
• Deepen relationships
• Broaden worldviews
• Restore dignity
• Inspire hope
Find out how to use The Legacy Recorder in your local care center in the link. https://gael-gilliland.mykajabi.com/Facilities-Care-Centers
Storytelling in your community: How to gather stories from those around you
Learn more at https://www.thelegacyrecorder.com/
A few of the highlights...
• Who to talk to
• What to ask
• What's the point
• How to make the impact last
• What now
This topic is by special request. Want to hear about something specific? Message me and let me know!
-Gael
How do you celebrate birthdays?
Ah, birthdays, those fabulous days where humans of every shape, size, and background make their debut in the world. Each year brings new adventures and new ways to interact with the people they love.
Do you have birthday traditions?
This episode was all about birthdays and the traditions we use to celebrate ourselves and the people we love.
What is your favorite love story?
How we meet the people we spend the rest of our lives with is one of those stories that never gets old. The telling of it changes and becomes embellished. One person remembers it one way and the other person remembers something completely different.
Learn how to record these memories with my introductory course
How Grief effects us physically.
How Grief effects us physically...
Grief affects everyone differently and that includes the physical effects. This time of year is when I feel those effects most often. A few things I experience...
• Overwhelming sadness
• Overly tired/exhausted
• Nausea
• Crying at weird times
• Aches and pains and general fatigue
Sometimes it's just as strong as it was in the days/weeks/months following my Dad's death.
What are some of the effects you feel?
Learn how I processed my grief at https://www.thelegacyrecorder.com/
How to ask about hard stories, war stories, sad stories...
How to ask about hard stories, war stories, sad stories...
• Going beyond the lighthearted and funny stories
• Asking with care
• Being respectful
inspired by Jennie Mustafa-Julock
Using Legacy as a Volunteer and Legacy for Volunteer Groups
Using Legacy as a Volunteer and Legacy for Volunteer Groups
• What does that look like
• Who am I talking about
• Where can you Volunteer
Visit https://www.thelegacyrecorder.com/
What to do when death happens *Trigger Warning*
***Trigger Warning*** #death #dying #grief
Inevitably, someone you know, love, care for... is going to die, or a friend's someone they know, love, care for... is going to die. It's a matter of when, not if. There, I said it.
I know it isn't pretty or fun to think about and it's often a taboo subject we don't mention in mixed company. We skirt around it instead of running headlong into the wall of grief surrounding those who are left behind.
Here are a few things I do and have done when #deathhappens...
Also, what I wish someone would have done for me when death happened in my family.
-Gael
#dignityindeath #holdingspace #griefsupport #hospice #itmatters
How to write about Your Milestones - Big Ones & Small Ones
Milestones - Big Ones & Small Ones
• How to write about them
• Why they matter
Check out this free mini-course that will help get you started on working with someone you love to tell their story
What do you do when Grandma doesn't want to talk...
What do you do when Grandma doesn't want to talk...
• Get her laughing
• Ease into it
• Make it simple
Link to the course http://bit.ly/LRWSYLP
How to Start Hard Conversations
• Start Small
• Be present in the moment
• Why starting now is the best time
• Conversation starters for when it just really sucks that someone we love won't be here soon
Link to the first Article on how to work with your family to tell their story bit.ly/howtoworkwithyourfamily
Storytelling Online - Using Twitter
Makers & telling the stories behind the things we make for those we love
Legacy Hunt - How to get your kids talking to grandma this holiday season
How to Write about Family Traditions
Celebrating Family Traditions
How to Work with Your Family to Tell Your Family Story
1. Starting point - Goals
2. Who will be involved
3. What is the story about
Get started on your family story here bit.ly/LRHSYL
Why I'm dedicating myself to telling other people's stories
Ten Ways to Up Your Storytelling Game
Tune in to find out just how easy it is to uplevel your storytelling. If you have anything else to add, share it in the comments!
This is a #LegacyAfterDark Episode
Looking for more ways to work on your storytelling or helping someone else tell their story? Look no further! Go here :)
bit.ly/LRHSYL
How to tell the story behind crafts, quilts, & more - for Makers, DIYers
How being aware of and working with my #grief changed my life
Why you need to preserve letters & how to tell the stories
How to Write Your Story Everyday
This episode answers the question...
How can we help someone tell their story every day?
Link to the Work with Someone You Love Course...
www.thelegacyrecorder.com/telltheirstory
Share your thoughts in the comments!
How to Write Mom's Story - 3 Steps to Get Started
How to Write Mom's Story: Intergenerational Storytelling
Legacy Lives - Episode 1: How to Start Writing Your Story
Thank you for taking a moment to listen to this podcast!
Link to Work with Someone You Love
www.thelegacyrecorder.com/telltheirstory
Writing The Legacy Recorder Community Guide
Using the Legacy Recorder as a Volunteer
You will hear about the benefits of using the Legacy Recorder process from the perspective of the individual, family, and volunteer.
How to Work with Someone to Tell Their Story: Dealing with Dementia, Alzheimer's, & Memory Loss
Sometimes it can be hard to have, what we consider to be, meaningful conversations with somone who is experiencing memory loss. Taking the time to have these conversations with people regardless of their cognitive ability is crucial to their quality of life. The simple act of sitting with someone and really listening to how they are doing is a simple way to make a huge impact.