.png)
The Legacy Project Podcast
Welcome to The Legacy Project Podcast with Don Fessenden, your guide to preserving and sharing your story. Whether you're just beginning to document your life’s journey or refining a narrative you've already started, this podcast is here to inspire, educate, and empower you to craft a legacy that will endure for generations.
Each episode dives deep into the art and impact of storytelling, offering practical tips, heartfelt reflections, and creative tools drawn from Don’s book, The Legacy Project: A Guide to Sharing Your Story. Together, we’ll explore how your experiences, values, and lessons learned can become a gift for future generations.
Your story matters, and this podcast will show you how to honor your past, embrace your present, and inspire your future—one chapter at a time. Tune in for short, actionable episodes that help you start writing, start sharing, and leave your mark on the world.
"Start writing. Start sharing. Leave your legacy."
Episodes
84 episodes
How to Forgive Yourself in Your Story Featuring Don Fessenden and Harper Smith
"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 u...
.png)
How to Write About Moments of Fear or Doubt
"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 mos...
How to Reflect on Lessons Learned From Life
"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—specific...
How to Write About Trauma Without Re-Traumatizing Yourself
"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 top...
How to Create a Family Story Archive
"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 livi...
How to Revisit and Revise Old Stories
"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...
Documenting Family Heirlooms and Their Significance
"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 sto...
How to Collaborate on Family Storytelling Projects
"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 spec...
How to Share Stories About Family Travel and Adventures
"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.
Writing Letters to Future Generations
"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...
How to Preserve Grandparents' Stories
"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: t...
How to Turn Ordinary Moments into Meaningful Stories
"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 momen...
Sharing Lessons of Resilience to Help Others
"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...
How to Decide Between Traditional and Self-Publishing
"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 ...
How Your Story Can Inspire Positive Change
"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...
The Therapeutic Benefits of Writing Your Story
"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...
Writing About Family Recipes and the Stories Behind Them
"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: ...
How to Preserve Oral History for Future Generations
"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 impor...
Sharing Stories of Intergenerational Wisdom
"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 pa...
How to Write About Family Without Causing Conflict
"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 ...
How to Document Family Traditions and Rituals
"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 histo...
How to Write About Sibling Relationships
"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 lo...
Capturing the Cultural Heritage of Your Family
"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...
Writing About Your Parents and Their Influence
"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 toda...
How to Capture Family History for Future Generations
"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 univ...