Create Good Stories

In Episode 52, we hear Tal’s closing reflections from the 2026 Flims Forum, recorded live from the "Cassons" mountaintop above Flims. Tal shares two of his favorite poems by Rainer Maria Rilke and Mary Oliver, weaving their messages into the Forum’s theme of beautifying our inner landscapes. A special acknowledgment goes to the poet David Whyte , who first introduced Tal to the beautiful...

In this episode, Linda and Richard Eyre deliver the keynote address at the Flims Forum 2026, exploring the theme of “reorder” in the second half of life. Through thoughtful reflections and questions from the audience, they challenge some of the first-half-of-life priorities of ownership, independence, and control, offering new perspectives on how we might approach the second half of life with grea...

If you are curious about the Flims Forum, this episode is for you! In Episode 50, Tal is joined by his sister, Saren Eyre Loosli, and his parents, Linda and Richard Eyre, as they recap the Flims Forum—a three-day gathering focused on the outer landscapes of the Swiss Alps near Flims and the inner landscapes of our hearts and minds. https://www.instagram.com/taleyre/ https://www.taleyre.com/

As Tal prepares the final details for the 2026 Flims Forum , enjoy this encore episode from Season One of Create Good Stories , featuring Tal’s sisters, Shawni and Saydi , and the important topic of Shadow Work . This was one of Tal’s favorite episodes from Season One because it explores a topic that he believes we don’t look at nearly enough: the parts of ourselves we would sometimes rather not s...

In this episode, Tal shares how the landscapes around him have changed him and become a part of the way he thinks. He then invites listeners to connect with the landscapes around them and allow the earth surrounding them to transform and beautify their own inner landscapes of the mind and heart. Show Notes The Inner Landscape by John O’Donohue — Listen on Audible https://www.instagram.com/taleyre/...

In this episode, Tal gives an overview of the Flims Forum and shares how the three-day experience is designed around what Richard Rohr calls the Wisdom Pattern : moving from order to disorder to reorder . There will be time to reflect on our own inner landscapes while immersed in the remarkable landscape of Flims. A wonderful group of speakers will help illuminate different ways of looking within...

In this episode, Tal shares his experience of visiting Iceland this summer during a layover on his way back to Switzerland from the United States. He reflects on the differences and similarities between the Icelandic and Swiss landscapes and what these remarkable places can teach us. Tal also invites listeners to consider joining the Flims Forum, happening October 1–3, 2026, which explores the the...

In this episode, Tal talks with Bree Fotheringham , an American violinist and passionate advocate for bringing classical music to new audiences. First, we get to know Bree and hear her story, including her involvement as Founder and Artistic Director of the Salt Lake Chamber Orchestra (SLCO) , an ensemble dedicated to bringing exceptional classical music to Utah through fresh and engaging performa...

This episode is all about Jonah’s life on Blakeley Island, part of the San Juan Islands in northwestern Washington. Tal begins by sharing how his time with his brother Jonah this summer shifted his perspective. Then Jonah’s daughter, Poem, and Tal’s daughter, Annina, share a little about their experience together on the island. Tal then asks Jonah a series of questions to better understand how the...

In this episode, Tal passes the microphone to the kids (and young adults) at the campsite to hear about their Oregon camping experience from their perspective! https://www.instagram.com/taleyre/ https://www.taleyre.com/

In this episode, Tal, Eli, and Noah recount their 2026 Oregon camping experience. Now in their twelfth year of making the trip, they share how the tradition is evolving and the logistics of pulling it off. They also discuss how they try to include just enough safety to avoid major injuries while leaving enough adventure for kids to feel free to learn, grow, and try new things. Along the way, they...

In this episode, Tal shares his highlights from the 2026 Eyre Family Reunion at Bear Lake, Idaho. This year, Tal experienced the reunion from a new perspective and reflects on meaningful moments with family throughout the week. Tal also looks ahead to upcoming episodes covering the Oregon camping trip and his visit to see his brother Jonah and his family on Blakely Island in the San Juan Islands o...

In this episode, Tal and Eli go back and forth sharing their favorite memes, viral videos, and summer movies. To wrap things up, they dive into a conversation about Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks, with Eli offering the perspective of someone who lives in New York and has experienced the excitement surrounding the team firsthand. Show Notes:  "That Thing Will Get You Killed" – The...

In this episode, Tal and Eli discuss the guided experiences they recently enjoyed in New York City, including a guided fitness class and a sauna and cold plunge experience. They explore how these shared experiences create meaningful human connection, encourage personal growth, and offer a refreshing break from our increasingly screen-filled lives.  https://www.instagram.com/taleyre/ https://www.ta...

In this episode, Tal sits down with his brother, Eli, to talk about their trip from New York City to Salt Lake City with four children in tow. They discuss the highs and lows of traveling with kids, admit that grumpy dads are a real thing, and share how they worked through those moments. They also talk about how making the most of their credit card travel benefits helped make the journey more enjo...

In this short episode, Tal reflects on one of Rainer Maria Rilke's most enduring passages from Letters to a Young Poet . Rather than rushing to resolve every uncertainty, Rilke invites us to be patient, to love the questions we carry, and to trust that some answers can only be discovered through the experience of living. Tal explores how embracing life's unanswered questions—with curiosi...

In this episode, Tal reads a poem by Antonio Machado on failure and follows it with Rainer Maria Rilke’s poem Let This Darkness Be a Bell Tower . Together, these two poems invite us to think differently about failure, darkness, and the difficult seasons of life. https://www.instagram.com/taleyre/ https://www.taleyre.com/

In this episode, Tal shares how he is creating a "summer deal" with his 14-year-old daughter to help her learn, grow, and develop over the summer. It’s a tradition that Tal’s dad practiced with him and his siblings while they were growing up, and now Tal is carrying that tradition forward with his own daughter. If you're looking for a practical way to help your children become more...

This episode begins with Tal sharing a quote from Carl Jung on how we should not approach the second half of life. He then pairs Jung’s insight with the poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke, who offers a different path: letting go of the now-clumsy ways of the first half of life and moving toward what we love and the place where we truly belong. https://www.instagram.com/taleyre/ https://www.taleyre.com/

This episode features a fun exchange between Tal and his brothers, Eli and Noah, on the steep decline of clown culture. Tal then shares one of his favorite passages from William Wordsworth, written when the poet was just 18 years old as he returned home at dawn from a social gathering in England's Lake District. Inspired by Wordsworth's reflections, Tal explores the role of landscape, el...

This encore episode from Season One features the live Dad Mode launch in Provo, Utah. Eli Eyre interviews his brother Tal Eyre about Dad Mode: 25 Ways to Connect with Your Children. With Father’s Day just around the corner, Dad Mode is available at a special 40% discount. Get your copy here: Dad Mode Use code: 4DAD https://www.instagram.com/taleyre/ https://www.taleyre.com/

This episode begins with Tal sharing a few lines from one of his favorite poems, “Wild Geese” by Mary Oliver. He uses the poem to introduce the question of what we truly love, and how we can make more space for those things in everyday life. Tal shares his own love for exploring the landscapes of Switzerland, especially the forest around his mountain hut. He then invites listeners to reflect on wh...

In this episode, Tal sits down with his dad to talk about his new book, The Grandparenting Blueprint. Together, they explore the changing landscape of multi-generational families and the growing role grandparents can play in the lives of their children and grandchildren. Whether you’re a grandparent yourself or looking for a thoughtful gift for one, The Grandparenting Blueprint is available on Ama...

In this episode, Tal and his brothers, Noah and Eli, introduce their mother, Linda Eyre. Tal then interviews his mom about her "wild" dreams, where she gets her energy, and her life landscapes. What shines through is the depth of her soul and her perspective on work and gratitude. https://www.instagram.com/taleyre/ https://www.taleyre.com/

In this episode, Tal reflects on the winter solstice of December 2025 and the documentary The Last Dance. His story reminds us to celebrate each season of life, let it go when the time comes, and embrace the new landscapes ahead. For Tal, that means releasing the parenting habits of his daughter’s first 12 years and learning new ways to connect with her as a teenager. https://www.instagram.com/tal...