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A sample poem from the collection YOU & YOURS by Naomi Shihab Nye. The audiobook edition was published by BOA Editions in January 2022. Narrated by the author.

You & Yours

"Someone I Love" by Naomi Shihab Nye

Nearly three decades ago, Psychologist James Pennebaker discovered a shocking correlation between secrets and health outcomes - that people who kept more secrets were dealing with more health issues. Today, secrets are generally considered bad. But in today’s episode, we’re going to discuss creative secret keepers. These people use secrets to form relationships, to explore worlds they wouldn’t otherwise be able to access, even to build new lives for themselves until - well - the secret’s out. Today we’ll explore what opportunities open up when someone keeps a secret, and what happens when that secret is revealed. 

Host: Chelsea Davis
Producers: Rosie La Puma, Eileen Williams, Will Rogers, Claire Schoen, and Jonah Willihnganz 
Featuring: James Pennebaker, Jackie Chan and Justin Krasner-Karpen. Thanks also to Preet Kaur, Natacha Ruck, Joshua Hoyt, Tess McCarthy, Alexander Muscat, Lilly Gill, Shara Tonn, Dustin Dienhart, Christy Hartman, Jake Warga.
Music used during transitions: Podington Bear, Revolution Void 
Image via Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mharrsch/3292777771/

Secret Keeping (full episode)

What happens when someone else dictates your every move? And what does it mean when that someone is...a stuffed animal. 

For Stanford University's Office for Religious and Spiritual Life's Meeting's the Moment program, this story showcases our September '20 theme, MEETING UNCERTAINTY. Told by Meeting the Moment Fellow Adesuwa Agbonile '21 .

Story by Adesuwa Agbonile, Audio produced by Allie Wollner and Adesuwa Agbonile 

Music in this piece:

"Here's the Thing" by Lee Rosevere 
"Sad Marimba Planet" by Lee Rosevere 
"Making a Change" by Lee Rosevere 
"Slow Lights" by Lee Rosevere

Sept | MEETING UNCERTAINTY | The Bear-Bear Dread

How one man finds his footing when he steps on new land.

For Stanford University's Office for Religious and Spiritual Life's Meeting's the Moment program, this story showcases our October '20 theme, FINDING GROUND. Told by Meeting the Moment Fellow JJ Kapur '22 .

Music in this piece:

"Comedy background Music - Indian Tabla & Dholak Instrumental" by Yellow Tunes
"Best Indian sad background music" by Yellow Tunes
"Ghost Surf Rock" by Loyalty Freak
"India Royalty Free Music" by Bensound
"PUNJABI DHOL BHANGRA BEATS 1" by Official No Copyright Music

Story by JJ Kapur, Audio produced by Allie Wollner

Oct | FINDING GROUND | Warm Smile, Hot Cha

A skeptic finds the spirit somewhere unexpected.

For Stanford University's Office for Religious and Spiritual Life's Meeting's the Moment program, this story showcases our December '20 theme, (BE)LONGING. Told by Meeting the Moment Fellow Kory Gaines '21 .


Music in this piece: 

"Deep Pools" -Podington Bear
"Inspired" -Kevin McCleod
"Rainbows" -Scott Buckley 

Story by Kory Gaines, Audio produced by Allie Wollner

Dec | (BE)LONGING | The Church at 16th Place

Two stories: in light of bigotry and racism, especially from those we least expect, what does true justice mean and why?

For Stanford University's Office for Religious and Spiritual Life's Meeting's the Moment program, this story showcases our January '21 theme, ANGER & JUSTICE. Told by Meeting the Moment Fellow Elaine Lai, PhD Candidate and Cahron Cross '22.

Music in this piece:

"Chill Jazz Lofi Hiphop" - Kaizan Blu
"Jazzy Lofi" - Kaizan Blu
"Enrichment" - Podington Bear
"Tears of Gia" - Just Chill Productions
"Tough Choices" - Eric Matyas
"Young Mind" - Eric Matyas


Stories by Elaine Lai and Cahron Cross, Audio produced by Allie Wollner

Jan | ANGER & JUSTICE | Stolen Swastikas and Pet Pistols

Our second story takes us to one of San Francisco's toughest neighborhoods, to look at tender shoots growing on the rooftops of the Tenderloin. By tender shoots we mean ﬁfth graders, who are learning to grow and prepare their own food.

Featuring: Maya Donelson, Rebecca Alonzi
Producer(s): Natacha Ruck and Charlie Mintz

Feeding Story 3: Garden On The Rooftop

Eating is one of life’s great pleasures, but what about the pleasures that come with sharing your food with others? In this episode, we’re looking at how the act of feeding can bring people together. We’ll hear the tale of an unlikely pet, a meditation on cannibalism, and a story about children on a rooftop garden in San Francisco.

Feeding

Come on a journey to understand our fascination with sea monsters and what they inspire in humans.  In particular, hear about the Icelandic Lagarfljótsormur, the water monster that sparked a 13 person commission of the Icelandic government to investigate its existence.

Wonder Under Water by Gracie Newman

Backstage moments with a lifelong performer. 

For Stanford University's Office for Religious and Spiritual Life's Meeting's the Moment program, this story showcases our February '21 theme, INTIMACY. Told by Meeting the Moment Fellow JJ Kapur '22 .

Music in this piece:

"Belfast" - Podington Bear
"Sepia" - Podington Bear
"Still of Morning" - Scott Buckley 

Story by JJ Kapur, Audio produced by Allie Wollner

Feb | INTIMACY | Unvarnished, Unrehearsed

State of the Human, a podcast of the Stanford Storytelling Project, shares stories that deepen our understanding of single, common human experiences—belonging, giving, lying, forgiveness—all drawn from the experiences and research of the Stanford community.

Secret Keeping (full episode)

State of the Human

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