Campfire

The Campfire Storytelling Podcast

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In the light of a Campfire, everything else fades away. We find meaning in the experiences of others. Empathy that previously didn’t exist. Security we didn’t know we had. We discover real, human connection. And it’s in these moments that something magical happens. We’re illuminated by our collective wisdom and uplifted by our shared humanity. What we take away is also what we give in return. And when the Campfire is over, there’s a feeling that outlasts the experience — a warmth we can bring back to the world. Gather around our shared Campfire to hear stories about life and how we live it fro...

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"How do you find a way forward?" featuring Caroline Caligiuri 05.01.2026 55:20

This episode features Caroline Caligiuri, one of Campfire’s Fellows. Caroline provides her answer to the Season 17 question, "How do you find a way forward?" A Fellow’s Campfire can best be described as TED without the data, The Moth but interactive, and a sermon but without the religion. You can learn more about David Carnahan on the Campfire website, https://cmpfr.com/events/caroline-c...

"How do you find a way forward?" featuring David Carnahan 05.01.2026 46:25

This episode features David Carnahan, one of Campfire’s Fellows. David provides his answer to the Season 17 question, "How do you find a way forward?" A Fellow’s Campfire can best be described as TED without the data, The Moth but interactive, and a sermon but without the religion. You can learn more about David Carnahan on the Campfire website, https://cmpfr.com/events/david-carnahan/....

"How do you know when you've outgrown a container?" featuring Connie Flachs 07.07.2025 43:21

This episode features Connie Flachs, one of Campfire’s Fellows. Connie provides her answer to the Season 16 question, "How do you know when you've outgrown a container?" A Fellow’s Campfire can best be described as TED without the data, The Moth but interactive, and a sermon but without the religion. You can learn more about Connie Flachs on the Campfire website, https://cmpfr.com/e...

"How do you know when you've outgrown a container?" featuring Samantha Lander 07.07.2025 44:14

This episode features Samantha Lander, one of Campfire’s Fellows. Samantha provides her answer to the Season 16 question, "What does the body know?" A Fellow’s Campfire can best be described as TED without the data, The Moth but interactive, and a sermon but without the religion. You can learn more about Samantha Lander on the Campfire website, https://cmpfr.com/events/samantha-lander/....

"What does the body know?" featuring Jessica Gazzola 25.02.2025 54:46

This episode features Jessica Gazzola, one of Campfire’s Fellows. Jess provides her answer to the Season 15 question, "What does the body know?" A Fellow’s Campfire can best be described as TED without the data, The Moth but interactive, and a sermon but without the religion. You can learn more about Jessica Gazzola on the Campfire website, https://cmpfr.com/events/jessica-gazzola/. The...

"What does the body know?" featuring Marissa Brooks 25.02.2025 50:59

This episode features Marissa Brooks, one of Campfire’s Fellows. Marissa provides her answer to the Season 15 question, "What does the body know?" A Fellow’s Campfire can best be described as TED without the data, The Moth but interactive, and a sermon but without the religion. You can learn more about Marissa Brooks on the Campfire website, https://cmpfr.com/events/marissa-brooks/. The...

"How does love change us?" featuring Chris Santillan 03.12.2024 42:52

This episode features Chris Santillan, one of Campfire’s Fellows. Chris provides his answer to the Season 14 question, "How does love change us?" A Fellow’s Campfire can best be described as TED without the data, The Moth but interactive, and a sermon but without the religion. You can learn more about Chris Santillan on the Campfire website, https://cmpfr.com/events/chris-santillan/. The...

"How does love change us?" featuring Jude Hagene 03.12.2024 50:51

Content Warning: This episode includes some discussion of attempted suicide attempt and ideation. Please take care while listening. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. This episode features Jude Hagene, one of Campfire’s Fellows. Jude provides her answer to the Season 14 question, "How does love change us?&q...

"How do you change?" featuring Grace Luttrell Pettit-Eberle 04.12.2023 49:03

This episode features Grace Luttrell Pettit-Eberle, one of Campfire’s Fellows. Grace provides her answer to the Season 12 question, "How do you change?" A Fellow’s Campfire can best be described as TED without the data, The Moth but interactive, and a sermon but without the religion. You can learn more about Grace Luttrell Pettit-Eberle on the Campfire website, https://cmpfr.com/events/g...

Campfire Showcase featuring a story by Cindy Miller 31.01.2023 14:03

These episodes of The Campfire Storytelling Podcast feature stories finally brought to the stage. The episode you are about to hear was first recorded via Zoom during an online showcase. However, we can now bring you a live, in-person version, along with tweaks and updates to narratives you may have heard before. This episode features Cindy Miller, a past student in Campfire’s Advanced Storytellin...

Campfire Showcase featuring a story by Katie Engelmeyer 31.01.2023 15:41

These episodes of The Campfire Storytelling Podcast feature stories finally brought to the stage. The episode you are about to hear was first recorded via Zoom during an online showcase. However, we can now bring you a live, in-person version, along with tweaks and updates to narratives you may have heard before. This episode features Katie Engelmeyer, a past student in Campfire’s Advanced Storyte...

Campfire Showcase featuring a story by Grace Luttrell Pettit 25.01.2023 13:49

These episodes of The Campfire Storytelling Podcast feature stories finally brought to the stage. The episode you are about to hear was first recorded via Zoom during an online showcase. However, we can now bring you a live, in-person version, along with tweaks and updates to narratives you may have heard before. This episode features Grace Luttrell Pettit, a past student in Campfire’s Advanced St...

The Surrounding Episode 18.01.2023 7:50

This special episode of the podcast has been lovingly referred to as The Surrounding Episode." It was an experiment to tell parts of previously released recorded stories in a new way. No matter where you are listening to this podcast, the aim is to take you into the space into the story. “The Surrounding Episode” is best listened to with headphones on, as a way to escape the world around you...

"Welcome Back to the Campfire" featuring a story by Nokie Rae 01.11.2022 17:46

These episodes of The Campfire Storytelling Podcast feature stories finally brought to the stage. The episode you are about to hear was first recorded via Zoom during an online showcase. However, we can now bring you a live, in-person version, along with tweaks and updates to narratives you may have heard before. This episode features Nokie Rae, a past student in Campfire’s Advanced Storytelling c...

"Welcome Back to the Campfire" featuring a story by Jude Hagene 01.11.2022 15:01

These episodes of The Campfire Storytelling Podcast feature stories finally brought to the stage. The episode you are about to hear was first recorded via Zoom during an online showcase. However, we can now bring you a live, in-person version, along with tweaks and updates to narratives you may have heard before. This episode features Jude Hagene, a past student in Campfire’s Advanced Storytelling...

"Welcome Back to the Campfire" featuring a story by Carlo Pietro Sanfilippo 01.11.2022 16:09

These episodes of The Campfire Storytelling Podcast feature stories finally brought to the stage. The episode you are about to hear was first recorded via Zoom during an online showcase. However, we can now bring you a live, in-person version, along with tweaks and updates to narratives you may have heard before. This episode features Carlo Pietro Sanfilippo, a past student in Campfire’s Advanced...

Advanced Storytelling Capstone featuring Carlo Pietro Sanfilippo 12.05.2021 12:06

This episode features Carlo San Pietro, a student in Campfire’s Advanced Storytelling class. You can learn more about Carlo San Pietro on the Campfire website, https://cmpfr.com/events/spring-2021-advanced-storytelling/ . These episodes of The Campfire Storytelling Podcast showcase students who went through our Advanced Storytelling class. These students take a six-week class to prepare to tell a...

Advanced Storytelling Capstone featuring Jude Hagene 12.05.2021 14:29

This episode features Jude Hagene, a student in Campfire’s Advanced Storytelling class. You can learn more about Jude Hagene on the Campfire website, https://cmpfr.com/events/spring-2021-advanced-storytelling/. These episodes of The Campfire Storytelling Podcast showcase students who went through our Advanced Storytelling class. These students take a six-week class to prepare to tell a story about...

Advanced Storytelling Capstone featuring Melinda Fry 12.05.2021 14:16

This episode features Melinda Fry, a student in Campfire’s Advanced Storytelling class. You can learn more about Melinda Fry on the Campfire website, https://cmpfr.com/events/spring-2021-advanced-storytelling/ . These episodes of The Campfire Storytelling Podcast showcase students who went through our Advanced Storytelling class. These students take a six-week class to prepare to tell a story abou...

Advanced Storytelling Capstone with Grace Pettit 06.10.2020 14:29

This episode features Grace Pettit, a student in Campfire’s Advanced Storytelling class. You can learn more about Grace Pettit on the Campfire website, https://cmpfr.com/events/fall-2018-advanced-storytelling/ . These episodes of The Campfire Storytelling Podcast showcase students who went through our Advanced Storytelling class. These students take a six-week class to prepare to tell a story abou...

Advanced Storytelling Capstone with Katie Engelmeyer 06.10.2020 15:16

This episode features Katie Engelmeyer, a student in Campfire’s Advanced Storytelling class. You can learn more about Katie Engelmeyer on the Campfire website, https://cmpfr.com/events/fall-2018-advanced-storytelling/ . These episodes of The Campfire Storytelling Podcast showcase students who went through our Advanced Storytelling class. These students take a six-week class to prepare to tell a st...

Advanced Storytelling Capstone with Lizzie Warner 06.10.2020 12:34

This episode features Lizzie Warner, a student in Campfire’s Advanced Storytelling class. You can learn more about Lizzie Warner on the Campfire website, https://cmpfr.com/events/fall-2018-advanced-storytelling/ . These episodes of The Campfire Storytelling Podcast showcase students who went through our Advanced Storytelling class. These students take a six-week class to prepare to tell a story ab...

Advanced Storytelling Capstone with Nokie Rae 06.10.2020 14:26

This episode features Nokie Rae, a student in Campfire’s Advanced Storytelling class. You can learn more about Nokie Rae on the Campfire website, https://cmpfr.com/events/fall-2018-advanced-storytelling/ . These episodes of The Campfire Storytelling Podcast showcase students who went through our Advanced Storytelling class. These students take a six-week class to prepare to tell a story about life...

"How can we unlearn the false narratives we're taught?" featuring Jermar Perry 18.05.2020 43:13

This episode features Jermar Perry, one of Campfire’s Fellows. Jermar Perry provides his answer to the Season 31 question, "How can we unlearn the false narratives we're taught?". A Fellow’s Campfire can best be described as TED without the data, The Moth but interactive, and a sermon but without the religion. You can learn more about Jermar Perry on the Campfire website, https://cm...

Advanced Storytelling Capstone with Gabe Cotton 28.01.2020 12:30

This episode features Gabe Cotton, a student in Campfire’s Advanced Storytelling class. You can learn more about Gabe Cotton on the Campfire website, https://cmpfr.com/events/winter-2019-advanced-storytelling/ . These episodes of The Campfire Storytelling Podcast showcase students who went through our Advanced Storytelling class. These students take a six-week class to prepare to tell a story abou...