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Tales Told

Tales Told

Written by: Tellin' Tales Theatre
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Tales Told, the new monthly podcast from Tellin’ Tales Theatre, hosted by Robert Teverbaugh and Shui Sherrard, celebrates the art of storytelling from our past performances. Each episode shines a light on the diverse voices and talents of people with and without disabilities within our community, echoing the Tellin’ Tales mission to amplify stories that connect, inspire, and empower.

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Episodes
  • Episode Two: Ladonna Freidheim And Suzanne Metzel
    Jan 25 2026

    This episode of Tellin’ Tales Tales Told features inspiring stories of resilience and creativity, including a wheelchair ballet dancer breaking barriers and a breast cancer survivor redefining her path. Celebrate strength and new beginnings!

    Featured Stories:

    “I Am A Force” - Ladonna Freidheim’s story celebrates resilience and transformation, highlighting how individuals overcome obstacles—like disability and illness—to redefine themselves through creativity, strength, and determination, inspiring new beginnings beyond adversity.

    “Still a Woman?” - Suzanne Metzel reflects on her family’s breast cancer legacy and her own journey through diagnosis, surgeries, and motherhood. Despite scars and losses, she embraces resilience, redefining womanhood beyond physical perfection and celebrates survival and strength.



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    21 mins
  • Episode One Tekki Lomnicki and Josh Friedberg
    Jan 5 2026

    Welcome to Tales Told, a storytelling podcast from Tellin’ Tales Theatre! In our first episode, meet hosts Shui and Rob, and hear powerful true stories by founder Tekki Lomnicki and storyteller Josh Friedberg—exploring body image, disability, vulnerability, and self-acceptance. Real stories, real voices.

    Featured Stories:

    Clothing Optional - Tekki Lomnicki shares her journey of vulnerability and self-acceptance at a clothing-optional hot springs retreat. Through humor and vivid storytelling, she reveals how shedding clothes becomes symbolic of shedding shame. The story celebrates healing, human connection, and the power of being seen exactly as you are.

    He Didn’t Beat Me Up - Josh Friedberg’s story is a powerful journey of self-acceptance as an autistic, gay man facing mental illness, bullying, and body shame. A moment of unexpected kindness from a straight classmate saved his life and helped shift his self-perception. Today, he embraces his identity and knows his body is beautiful



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    37 mins
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