Hello awesome belongers… Welcome home to the Hear Where You Belong podcast! I’m Dea, your host, and today we celebrate Episode 50 with a guest whose life work proves stories are not just entertainment — they’re the blueprint for becoming who we are meant to be.
Wendy Folsom is a national award-winning playwright, senior producer at BYUradio, and a storytelling powerhouse who has spent more than 20 years weaving tales that uplift families, educate students, and transform communities. With deep experience as a teaching artist, dramaturg, and curriculum creator, Wendy brings a rare mix of performance, pedagogy, and purpose.
In this special milestone episode, we dive deep into:
The magic of memory and how stories shift depending on the teller.
Brain coupling—yes, your brain actually syncs up with others when you share stories!
The power of journaling and dreams as meaning-making tools.
Why children still quote stories she told them decades ago—and how it can happen for your family too.
A charming tale of a caterpillar’s transformation, and the beetle who reminded it to “just be the best caterpillar you can be.”
Whether you’re a parent, educator, artist, or anyone longing to feel seen and heard, Wendy reminds us that storytelling is the most powerful invitation to belong—to ourselves, to each other, and to our future.
🎧 Listen now and prepare to be inspired by this gentle, wise, and utterly creative voice.
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