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David Pollock (72) discusses his 40 years of experience with zen meditation with facilitator Eleanor Vassili (34). He talks about discovering zen meditation in recovery after having cancer, his continuation with the practice, and the challenges and benefits of meditation...

Jennifer and Pam talk about the magic of the yoga studio. Jennifer talks about how she got started and her thoughts about this sacred space. Yoga is a way of life.

Coming from a privileged home in Los Angeles, Sadhvi has a spiritual awakening in India and shares the story and lessons

Ms. Davis details her experience of meeting Andy Warhol and starting a life in California.

Ron Weinberg (71) talks with his wife Laura Weinberg (63) about both being cancer survivors and what life has been like since their last treatment.

On November 27th, I interviewed my mom Tonieh. We talked about her childhood, and how it compares to this day and age. We also spoke about some of her struggles in life, like anxiety, and the lessons she has learned...

One Small Step conversation partners Jean Skeels (50) and Mike Ulen (32) talk about tribalism in US politics, the harm done by labeling, and their personal political philosophies and the events and people that helped shape their ideas.

Olayinka Lawal (38) talks to her mother, Kay W. Lawal-Muhammad (60), about living with bipolar disorder, suicidal thoughts, and how she copes with them. They also talk about the ways in which their relationship and respect for each other has...

One Small Step partners Ourania "Nia" Carmody (56) and Tanya Culligan (49) have a conversation about their lives as high school teachers, especially the challenges they have faced over the last year while teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic.

One Small Step Partners Ariana Morante Cvitanic (27) and Vanessa Rivera (34) discuss their families, careers, educations, beliefs, healing, and hobbies.

Claudia reflects on her childhood and the importance of family in her life. She shares lessons from parenting, mindfulness, and teaches Kaitlyn the concept of "self-talk".

Achebe Turner (72) and friend Omar Abd-el Aziz (77) share their lived experiences and how they overlap with their conversion to Islam.

One Small Step partners Mark Wickersham (55) and Lisa Nelson-Haynes (58) discuss yoga and mindfulness, the importance of community, and why Americans have lost their ability to have respectful conversations.

One Small Step partners Dean Owens (53) and Kasey Parsons (45) discuss their spiritual and religious beliefs and how they each dealt with the loss of their mothers.

One Small Step conversation partners Denise Ellis (70) and Carol Burch (82) discuss Buddhism and yoga, growing older, and what about their own political "side" makes them uncomfortable.

Kim Bick-Maurischat (55) talks with friend and mentee, Randy Gauthier (34), about their friendship, the practice of breathing, and what Randy regained after waking up from his coma.

Gregory Hartzler-Miller (55) talks to his wife Cindy Hartzler-Miller (54) about gaining a heightened spiritual awareness and how it has changed his life and their marriage.

I ask my neighbor about her dog, singing, yoga, and how she found all those things in her life.

Nikki McPherson (39) interviews her friend and co-worker Sherry Walker (60) about her life, her values, and her beliefs.

StoryCorps Volunteer, Diann Kayah (68), has a conversation with Angel [no last name given] (36), in which Angel provides insight on how she has learned to find the silver lining in any bad situation.

I interviewed Allison Williamson for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Franks Sesno’s book...

Catherine Keyes-Guichard (53) talks with Daniel Fine (70) about growing up in Northern California and her memories of being restless, rebellious, and searching. She also discusses moving to Europe 30 years ago, marrying a French man, making her home in...

Morgan Zipf-Meister (38) interviews new colleague Leana Pardo (38) about Leana's sexual trauma, healing, and the importance of community.

Fellow "vestibular warriors," Louise Geib (58) and Rishi Bhosale (30), share a conversation about living with and recovering from vestibular disorders.

Makinde Adedapo (37) talks to his sister, Aryorinde Iranlowo-Ifatunji (23) about growing up, moving to New York, and her relationship to spirituality.