Story U Talk Radio grew out of Debby Handrich’s desire to bring listeners and authors together over the topics of writing, spirituality and transformation. Each week, Story U inspires an inquiry of the stories we live by, such as our love stories, our financial stories, family stories, and personal awakening stories. So much of the conversation is about discovering the real YOU in order to live peacefully and, just maybe, to pick up the pen and write your book.
Latest episodes
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54 min
Some People Make Babies; I Make Books
Writing a book is a very creative process that I will break down in phases. I love making books! And I understand that for many people, it sounds pretty overwhelming. Today's show…
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55 min
encore: The Most Effective Writer's Compass
Tune in today to refresh your memory of the story structure called the hero's journey. So many of your favorite books and movies followed this exact story pattern. If you enjoyed t…
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Finding Your Unique Voice
Many people think they don't have a "writer's" voice. On the one hand, they really want to produce great writing. On the other hand, they believe they lack charisma to share words…
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Can Writing Actually Be Simple? (Hint: That’s up to you!)
Most of us put WAY too pressure on ourselves to be excellent at just about anything we care about. We want to be excellent friends, partners, workers, and - you guessed it - writer…
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56 min
9 Insights to Help You Re-Write, Redirect, and Be Clear
I have coached so many amazing people that tell me they have writer's block, but I'm not fooled by that :) Most of us (including me) experience, emotional upset that makes us THINK…
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55 min
The Most Effective Writer's Compass
Tune in today to refresh your memory of the story structure called the hero's journey. So many of your favorite books and movies followed this exact story pattern. If you enjoyed t…
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55 min
Stories that Transform You
Tune in while Coach Debby takes your questions and help you drill down to the very best part of a story - the transformation.Work with Coach Debby 1:1 or in an online class:Follow…
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When Your Life Story Begs for More Joy
Since most of us work at a job or around the home, it's a good idea to check in periodically and ask if we're happy? Are we using our best skills, and are we feeling inspired throu…
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55 min
The Impact of Storytelling
Description: It’s a skill you need. Storytellers make profound impact! While human brains are naturally wired to process the world through narratives, not every has the talent to t…
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Get Live Coaching Today! (No questions are crazy)
Today, Coach Debby reads your questions on the air and gives you guidance. Check out her upcoming classes for writers by following any of the links below.Follow her newsletter:http…
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54 min
Encore: The Inspirational and Life-Changing Benefits of Reading Memoir
Memoir is this wonderful category of writing where a person focuses on a major theme from their life story and shares how they changed over time. Many writers of memoir have never…
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54 min
Advice From Your Coach: Don't Go it Alone
For most of us, writing is a solitary project. Yet it is not adviced that you completely go it alone.On today's show, and in my recent newsletter attached here, we discussed the pe…
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54 min
Not Enough Syndrome and How to Find the Way Home
The "not enough" syndrome begins with a thought - any old thought swimming around in your mind - that you make true. You tell your mind, this problem of mine is rock solid truth. A…
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54 min
encore: Five Ways to Predict You’ll Be a Best-Selling Author
While you may explore marketing and strategy-building courses for your book, the best way to predict you’ll be a best-selling author is to look within. The stuff on the outside mat…
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"The Bogeyman Stole My Peace!" Understanding Stress- Part 2
For years as a college instructor, I had no idea the amount of stress that new writer's were experiencing. I was around up to 50 writers in one room, all stressed to the max about…
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55 min
"I'm Being Chased By a Bear!" Stress, Part 1
As a coach, I've sat with so many individuals who tell me that writing is tremendously stressful. I have a lot of thoughts on that! In today's episode, I'm going to take you throug…
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55 min
Dare to be "On Brand" with Your Writing Style
There are 3 very important aspects that reveal your aligned brand. All are discussed in this episode with Coach Debby, as she helps content creators, bloggers, and professionals de…
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53 min
Encore: Coach Debby Shares Teachable Quotes from Famous Authors
So many “wannabe” writers struggle to write anything at all because they don’t know what advice to follow, or they believe they need a certification, or that it will be so hard onc…
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54 min
My #1 Key Strategy for Neurodivergent Individuals
Many people fear that a learning diagnosis or label will keep them from their dreams at becoming an author. It's very popular, it seems, to be among the many who are verifiably neu…
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55 min
Convert Your Audience to True Fans
Writing a blog takes courage, creativity and consistency. During previous shows, listeners have asked how to get started or how to stick with creating content. In today's show, I'l…