The Legacy Project Podcast

Send a text  "Welcome back to The Legacy Project Podcast, the space where life stories become legacies and everyday reflection becomes timeless wisdom. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and I’m excited to introduce someone new who’ll be joining us from now on— Harper Smith , our thoughtful and curious intern who’ll be asking the kinds of questions many of you are probably thinking as you listen....

Send a text "Welcome back to The Legacy Project Podcast , where we explore the power of storytelling to preserve truth, pass on wisdom, and connect hearts across generations. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re digging into one of the most vulnerable and powerful parts of any life story: how to write about moments of fear or doubt. These are the parts of our stories we often hesitat...

Send a text "Welcome to The Legacy Project Podcast , where your life experiences become the foundation for wisdom that lasts beyond a lifetime. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today’s episode is all about the power of reflection —specifically, how to reflect on the lessons you’ve learned from life. Reflection is the heart of legacy storytelling. It’s what turns your memories into meaning. Y...

Send a text "Welcome to The Legacy Project Podcast , where we honor life’s stories—both the joyful and the difficult—with care, courage, and compassion. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re stepping into a delicate but deeply important topic: how to write about trauma without re-traumatizing yourself. Telling the truth about painful experiences is often part of building a powerful le...

Send a text "Welcome to The Legacy Project Podcast , the space where stories from the past are preserved to inspire the future. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re talking about something that can transform your family history into a living treasure: how to create a family story archive. A family story archive is more than a scrapbook. It’s more than a box of photos. It’s a carefull...

Send a text "Welcome back to The Legacy Project Podcast , the show where we help you preserve, polish, and pass down the stories that matter most. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re talking about something every storyteller faces at some point: how to revisit and revise old stories. Maybe it’s a childhood memory you wrote down years ago, a family tale you captured in a rush, or a l...

Send a text "Welcome to The Legacy Project Podcast, the show where your memories, mementos, and milestones become the foundation of a lasting family legacy. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re exploring a powerful and often overlooked part of storytelling: documenting family heirlooms and the stories behind them. Every family has objects—sometimes simple, sometimes ornate—that carry...

Send a text "Welcome back to The Legacy Project Podcast , the space where your family’s stories take center stage, connecting generations through the power of shared memories. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re diving into something special: how to collaborate on family storytelling projects. Sharing your family’s legacy isn’t something you have to do alone. In fact, the richest, m...

Send a text "Welcome back to The Legacy Project Podcast , where everyday memories become unforgettable stories. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re embarking on a journey together—how to share stories about family travel and adventures. Whether it’s road trips, vacations, weekend hikes, or unexpected detours, our travels become milestones in our family’s story. Travel shapes us, tea...

Send a text "Welcome to The Legacy Project Podcast , the place where your words today become treasured memories tomorrow. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re exploring a unique and powerful way to communicate across generations— writing letters to the future. Imagine being able to speak directly to your grandchildren, great-grandchildren, or generations you'll never meet, offer...

Send a text "Welcome back to The Legacy Project Podcast , the place where your family history comes alive through the power of storytelling. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re exploring one of the richest treasures any family can hold: the stories of your grandparents. Our grandparents' lives contain a wealth of experiences, wisdom, and history that too often go unrecorded. Th...

Send a text "Welcome to The Legacy Project Podcast , the place where your everyday experiences become powerful stories worth sharing. I'm your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re diving into something truly important: how to turn ordinary moments into meaningful stories. Have you ever thought your life is too 'normal' or 'unexciting' to share? You're not alone....

Send a text "Welcome back to The Legacy Project Podcast , where we help you preserve your story and transform your life experience into something that lasts—something that matters . I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today’s episode is about one of the most powerful gifts your story can offer: the lessons of resilience. You’ve been through things. You’ve faced setbacks, heartbreaks, disappoint...

Send a text "Welcome to The Legacy Project Podcast , where we talk about the art of preserving your story and passing it on with impact. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re stepping into an important crossroad for every storyteller who’s thinking about turning their words into a book: Should you pursue traditional publishing, or should you self-publish? This decision isn’t just abou...

Send a text "Welcome to The Legacy Project Podcast , where we explore how your life story—your truth, your journey, your experiences—can become a powerful legacy. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today, we’re stepping into one of the most personal and transformative reasons to write: the therapeutic benefits of writing your story. You don’t need to be a published author to find healing in yo...

Send a text "Welcome to The Legacy Project Podcast , where we explore how your life story—your truth, your journey, your experiences—can become a powerful legacy. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today, we’re stepping into one of the most personal and transformative reasons to write: the therapeutic benefits of writing your story. You don’t need to be a published author to find healing in yo...

Send a text "Welcome to The Legacy Project Podcast , where we explore how your life stories—big and small—can become part of a lasting legacy. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re stirring up something warm, familiar, and deeply personal: writing about family recipes and the stories behind them. Food is memory. It’s identity. It’s love passed down in handwritten notes and well-worn c...

Send a text "Welcome to The Legacy Project Podcast , where we explore the powerful process of preserving your life stories and family history. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re focusing on a timeless tradition that’s becoming more important than ever— preserving oral histories for future generations. Before we had books, blogs, or digital records, we had voices. Around kitchen tab...

Send a text "Welcome to The Legacy Project Podcast , where we explore the art of storytelling and the lasting power of personal history. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re talking about one of the richest forms of storytelling you can pass down: sharing stories of intergenerational wisdom. Every family has its keepers of knowledge—grandparents, elders, aunts and uncles who lived th...

Send a text "Welcome to The Legacy Project Podcast , where we explore the art of telling your story in a way that honors the past, reflects the present, and inspires the future. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re talking about something that every storyteller eventually faces— how to write about your family without causing conflict. When you sit down to write your life story, your...

Send a text "Welcome to The Legacy Project Podcast, where we explore how to preserve your life story and pass down your legacy through the art of storytelling. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re exploring a meaningful part of your personal history—how to document your family’s traditions and rituals. Now, when we think about legacy, we often think about big life events or personal...

Send a text "Welcome to The Legacy Project Podcast, where we dive into the heart of storytelling and explore how sharing your journey can shape generations. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re focusing on a relationship that’s often one of the longest and most layered in a person’s life—your relationship with your siblings. Whether you grew up with a house full of brothers and siste...

Send a text "Welcome to The Legacy Project Podcast , where we explore the art of storytelling and the incredible power of preserving your lived experience. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re diving into a vital and often overlooked topic— capturing the cultural heritage of your family. Our cultural roots are more than just background details—they’re the rhythm of our stories. They...

Send a text "Welcome to The Legacy Project Podcast , where we explore the art of storytelling and how your lived experiences—your values, your memories, your relationships—become part of a legacy that endures. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today’s episode focuses on something deeply personal for all of us: writing about your parents and their influence. Whether your relationship with your...

Send a text "Welcome to The Legacy Project Podcast, where we explore the power of storytelling and how sharing your journey can create a lasting impact. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today, we’re diving into a topic that’s both deeply personal and universally important: how to capture family history for future generations. Think about this—how much do you really know about your grandparen...