Send us 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. Welcome to the podcast, Harper." TheLegacyProject.me Purchase copies of The Legacy Projec...

Send us 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 hesitate to share—the questions we didn’t have answers to, the decisions we weren’t sure about, the nights ...

Send us 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. Your experiences into insight. Your journey into a guidebook for future generations. Whether you’re wr...

Send us 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 legacy. But revisiting those wounds without support or strategy can reopen what we’ve worked hard to h...

Send us 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 carefully curated collection of memories, voices, heirlooms, and reflections—organized in a way that allows ...

Send us 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 legacy letter that no longer reflects your current perspective. Revisiting old stories isn’t about fi...

Send us 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 meaning far beyond their physical form. Maybe it’s your grandmother’s wedding ring, your father’s...

Send us 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, most vibrant family stories often emerge when multiple voices join together. Collaborative storytelli...

Send us 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, teaches us, and often provides some of our most cherished memories. Today, I’ll show you how to capture...

Send us 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, offering them your wisdom, your stories, and your love through handwritten letters. It’s a beautiful way to ens...

Send us 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. These stories aren’t just precious—they’re irreplaceable. Preserving them ensures future generations know w...

Send us 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. But here's the truth—those simple, everyday moments often hold the greatest meaning. They shape who we are, teach us valuable less...

Send us 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, disappointments—and you’re still here. And whether you’ve shared your story out loud or kept it quietly tucked ...

Send us 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 about how your book gets into the world—it’s about your goals, your values, and your voice. Both paths h...

Send us 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 your words. Writing your story can offer clarity, peace, and perspective. It can help you make sense o...

Send us 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 your words. Writing your story can offer clarity, peace, and perspective. It can help you make sense o...

Send us 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 cookbooks, often with smudges of flour or a splash of sauce marking the page. Recipes are more than i...

Send us 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 tables, on front porches, or gathered around a fire, people told stories. Stories that passed down cultu...

Send us 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 through experiences we can only imagine. Their voices carry lessons not found in textbooks. Their stor...

Send us 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 family inevitably becomes part of it. Parents, siblings, children, cousins—they’ve shaped your journe...