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My Beautiful Stories

My Beautiful Stories

Written by: Alexandra Cuncev
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 *7 minute conversations about finding the magic in the mundane*One story. One moment. What can it teach us? Join us in our 7 minute conversations about finding the magic in the mundane… and interpreting it. From the popular #mybeautifulstories comes a series of in-depth conversations with the aim to remind us of those meaningful moments which resonate deeply across our lives.This is a 7 minute-long podcast in three parts:1) A STORY: we first tell you a story which resonated with us. 2) BRIEF DISCUSSION: In the second part, we discuss the chemistry and philosophy behind it. Expect to hear about love, loss, courage, multiculturalism and all things in-between. 3) INSPIRATION: At the end of each episode, we offer suggestions for delving deeper in the subject of the episode and ultimately inspire you to live life purposefully. These can be a film, a piece of art or a meaningful good cause. Alex is a sociologist, blogger and charity manager who is on a mission to share what she learned from listening to numerous stories for her PhD research. Together with her husband Pawel, they discuss the brief moments of everyday life which bring us joy and resonate across our lives.Help us carry the conversation further. This is an interactive podcast, and each theme is further analysed on Alex’s Instagram account: @storisse. If you like this podcast, please do review, subscribe and recommend, it helps us carry the inspiration further.© 2023 My Beautiful Stories Biological Sciences Science Self-Help Social Sciences Success
Episodes
  • ORANGES, PYJAMAS AND WINTER DELIGHTS

    ORANGES, PYJAMAS AND WINTER DELIGHTS
    Dec 24 2025

    ORANGES, PYJAMAS AND WINTER DELIGHTS is a brief meditative story designed to bring relaxation, peace and joy to your day.

    Using a blend of storytelling, visualisation, music and sounds, we take you on a relaxing imaginative journey. Enjoy the benefits of a pause away from your immediate surroundings.

    Here’s a snippet of the story: ‘There is no point recoiling from memory; it would be not accepting a message from the past which is trying to reach you. I find myself in my parents’ apartment, nine, or ten years old, watching the lights flicker on the Christmas tree.’

    FOR WHOM

    This story is meant to be enjoyed by everyone, as a pause to your day. You can listen on your own or with your family.

    HOW TO LISTEN

    Use this story as a reminder to be excessively kind and generous with yourself.

    Find a comfortable corner at midday. Leave your worries behind. Grab a glass of water, sink into you chair, close your eyes, and drift away for a short while. Come back to whatever you are doing feeling calm, peaceful and refreshed.

    SOUNDTRACK

    The sound and music accompanying the stories are carefully selected to create a space for reflection, relaxation and introspection.

    THANK YOU. By purchasing this story, you are helping us continue financing My Beautiful Stories – the podcast.


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    6 mins
  • THE STORIES OF THINGS: EPISODE 11 - Yellowed page

    THE STORIES OF THINGS: EPISODE 11 - Yellowed page
    Feb 11 2022

    Today’s beautiful story comes from Raquel. It’s a beautiful ode to our mother, the Earth. It’s also a beautiful story to close series 4 of the podcast.

    We have seen in this series the most unusual objects. We have listened to stories of deep sorrow, of death but mostly of love along the way and this is what I would like us to take away from this series: the deep love that we inspire in other people. The potential that love has if shared with others. The colourful, warm and gentle trace we can leave behind.

    The podcast will be on a break. But please do listen back. Listen and honour the stories of others. Use them to remind you of your own, valuable stories. Tell stories, forgive and love more.

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    10 mins
  • THE STORIES OF THINGS: BONUS EPISODE - GUS'S LAMB

    THE STORIES OF THINGS: BONUS EPISODE - GUS'S LAMB
    Dec 22 2021

    Gus’s lamb - A CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT

    Today’s story is a bonus to the Christmas ornament episode. It is the special mention story from the competition. It was sent by Nicole Coonradt. We hope you enjoy it.

    Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

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    5 mins
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