A Fresh Story

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A Fresh Story Podcast is a top 2% personal journals podcast, hosted by sisters Olivia Dreizen Howell and Jenny Dreizen, that delves into courageous life choices, creative concepts, and fresh start stories through candid conversations. The podcast explores cultural subjects often overlooked, offering listeners a fresh perspective on various life experiences. Join the sisters and guests on a journey discussing bravery, significant decisions, and fresh starts, navigating the complexities of the human experience.

  1. From Sperm Donors to Divorce Court: Elizabeth Wilson’s Honest Story of Same-Sex Motherhood

    1D AGO

    From Sperm Donors to Divorce Court: Elizabeth Wilson’s Honest Story of Same-Sex Motherhood

    When Elizabeth Wilson decided to start a family, she knew the road ahead wouldn’t be easy—but she never imagined how much it would ask of her heart, her body, and her marriage. As a lesbian woman navigating a system built for heteronormative couples, she encountered outdated forms, unnecessary counseling requirements, and a fertility process that felt more clinical than compassionate. But with grit and grace, Elizabeth pressed forward, carefully selecting a donor to match her wife’s features and beginning the emotionally and financially demanding journey toward conception. What followed was a rollercoaster: failed procedures, hormone shots that left her reeling, and a life-altering cross-country move timed with ovulation strips and overnight sperm deliveries. When she finally saw that positive pregnancy test, it felt like a quiet miracle. She gave birth to her daughter at home in a blow-up pool surrounded by midwives—but the birth of her child also marked the slow unraveling of her marriage. As she moved from new motherhood to navigating a divorce, Elizabeth found herself rebuilding once again, this time as a co-parent and part-time writer redefining what a healthy, supported life could look like. In this candid and powerful episode, Elizabeth shares the unfiltered truth about creating a family as a same-sex couple, the complexities of postpartum mental health, the inequities of co-parenting after divorce, and the unexpected beauty of starting over. Her story is one of resilience, reinvention, and radical honesty—reminding us that family is not defined by tradition, but by intention, love, and the courage to keep evolving. Learn more about Elizabeth: https://whisperedwisdompress.com/ https://www.threads.com/@ewilsonwrites

    33 min
  2. He Lost His Wife the Day His Daughter Was Born: Matt Logelin on Rebuilding a Family After Unimaginable Loss

    1D AGO

    He Lost His Wife the Day His Daughter Was Born: Matt Logelin on Rebuilding a Family After Unimaginable Loss

    There are stories you follow for so long that they weave themselves into your own becoming. This episode is one of them. From the opening minutes, Matt Logelin brings us back to the moment his life split in two—when joy and devastation arrived within hours of each other. He describes, with rare honesty, the day he became both a brand-new father and a widower at thirty, the surreal blur of hospital hallways, and the impossible grief of losing his high school sweetheart just one day after their daughter Maddie was born. His recollection is heartbreaking, vivid, and deeply human, a reminder that life can turn without warning—and that somehow, we still learn to breathe again. As Matt walks us through those early months, we hear the raw truth of parenting through shock, survival, and tenderness. He shares how he learned to raise Maddie alone, how strangers became lifelines, and why writing—despite his insistence that he hates doing it—became the thread that held him upright. His blog unexpectedly reached millions, offering a window into a life rebuilt mile by mile, record shop by record shop, midnight bottle by midnight bottle. What emerges is not a story about tragedy, but about devotion—the devotion of a young dad determined to give his daughter the rich, joy-filled life her mother would have wanted. And then comes the unexpected: new love on a Southwest flight, a blended family built with gentleness and humor, and two more daughters who helped rewrite everything he thought he knew about fatherhood. Matt shares how he navigated the complexity of loving again after loss, how his wife Lizzie embraced not just him but the entire constellation of his life, and why their family’s story—immortalized in his bestselling memoir and the Kevin Hart Netflix film Fatherhood—is ultimately about hope. By the end of this episode, you’ll feel it too: the truth that grief and joy can coexist, that families can be rebuilt, and that second chapters can be breathtakingly beautiful.

    1h 3m
  3. Wake Up Fresh With Olivia Howell: Feeling Safe Is a Valid Goal

    JAN 21

    Wake Up Fresh With Olivia Howell: Feeling Safe Is a Valid Goal

    In this episode of Wake Up Fresh, Olivia Howell reframes emotional safety as a meaningful and worthy goal. Rather than equating growth with constant discomfort, this daily morning reflection encourages listeners to honor their need for steadiness, calm, and nervous system support. As part of a daily ritual focused on emotional wellness and self-trust, this episode supports anyone feeling pressure to push beyond their capacity. Olivia invites listeners to see safety as the foundation for sustainable growth, creativity, and clarity — not something to apologize for. Wake Up Fresh with Olivia & Jenny is a daily motivational podcast designed to help listeners begin their mornings with compassion, calm, and emotional grounding. New episodes release daily throughout January, alternating between Olivia Howell and Jenny Dreizen.

    4 min
  4. Wake Up Fresh With Jenny Dreizen: A Quiet No Still Counts

    JAN 20

    Wake Up Fresh With Jenny Dreizen: A Quiet No Still Counts

    In this episode of Wake Up Fresh, Jenny explores the idea that boundaries don’t always arrive loudly or dramatically. As part of a daily morning ritual, this reflection encourages listeners to trust subtle signals of hesitation and honor quiet no’s before they turn into burnout or resentment. Designed for anyone learning to trust themselves more deeply, this episode supports emotional awareness, intuitive decision-making, and sustainable boundaries. Jenny reframes internal resistance as useful information rather than something to override. Wake Up Fresh with Olivia & Jenny is a daily motivational podcast focused on emotional wellness, boundaries, and beginning each morning with clarity and self-trust. New episodes release daily throughout January, alternating between Olivia Howell and Jenny Dreizen.

    3 min
  5. Wake Up Fresh With Olivia Howell: Slow Is Still Forward

    JAN 19

    Wake Up Fresh With Olivia Howell: Slow Is Still Forward

    In this episode of Wake Up Fresh, Olivia Howell offers reassurance for anyone who feels pressure to move faster or accomplish more. This daily morning reflection reframes slowness as a valid and often necessary form of progress, supporting a more sustainable approach to personal growth. As part of a daily ritual focused on emotional wellness and self-trust, this episode encourages listeners to release urgency and choose a pace that supports their nervous system and overall well-being. Olivia reminds listeners that moving slowly does not mean standing still — it means moving forward with intention. Wake Up Fresh with Olivia & Jenny is a daily motivational podcast designed to help listeners begin their mornings with calm, clarity, and compassion. New episodes release daily throughout January, alternating between Olivia Howell and Jenny Dreizen.

    4 min
  6. Wake Up Fresh With Jenny Dreizen: It’s Okay If People Need Time to Adjust

    JAN 18

    Wake Up Fresh With Jenny Dreizen: It’s Okay If People Need Time to Adjust

    In this episode of Wake Up Fresh, Jenny explores the emotional reality of change within relationships. As part of a daily morning ritual, this reflection reassures listeners that growth can require adjustment — both internally and externally. Designed for anyone navigating new boundaries or personal growth, this episode supports emotional steadiness by reminding listeners that others may need time to adapt. Jenny reframes discomfort as part of recalibration rather than a sign that change is wrong. Wake Up Fresh with Olivia & Jenny is a daily motivational podcast focused on emotional wellness, boundaries, and beginning each morning with clarity and self-trust. New episodes release daily throughout January, alternating between Olivia Howell and Jenny Dreizen.

    3 min
  7. Wake Up Fresh With Jenny Dreizen: You Don’t Have to Hold Everything Together

    JAN 17

    Wake Up Fresh With Jenny Dreizen: You Don’t Have to Hold Everything Together

    In this episode of Wake Up Fresh, Jenny explores the habit of emotional over-functioning and the pressure to hold everything together. As part of a daily morning ritual, this reflection encourages listeners to release responsibility that doesn’t belong solely to them. Designed for anyone who feels like the organizer, fixer, or emotional anchor in their relationships, this episode supports healthier boundaries and shared responsibility. Jenny offers reassurance that letting go can create space for balance, rest, and more authentic connection. Wake Up Fresh with Olivia & Jenny is a daily motivational podcast focused on emotional wellness, boundaries, and beginning each morning with clarity and self-trust. New episodes release daily throughout January, alternating between Olivia Howell and Jenny Dreizen.

    4 min
  8. Wake Up Fresh With Olivia Howell: Your Nervous System Is Trying to Help You

    JAN 16

    Wake Up Fresh With Olivia Howell: Your Nervous System Is Trying to Help You

    In this episode of Wake Up Fresh, Olivia Howell reframes the nervous system as a source of support rather than something to control or fix. As part of a daily morning ritual, this reflection encourages listeners to approach their bodies with curiosity and compassion, especially during moments of stress, anxiety, or emotional fatigue. This episode supports emotional wellness, nervous system awareness, and self-trust by helping listeners understand that physical responses are signals — not failures. Olivia invites listeners to listen to their bodies, prioritize safety, and build regulation through gentleness rather than force. Wake Up Fresh with Olivia & Jenny is a daily motivational podcast designed to help listeners start their mornings with calm, clarity, and emotional steadiness. New episodes release daily throughout January, alternating between Olivia Howell and Jenny Dreizen.

    4 min
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A Fresh Story Podcast is a top 2% personal journals podcast, hosted by sisters Olivia Dreizen Howell and Jenny Dreizen, that delves into courageous life choices, creative concepts, and fresh start stories through candid conversations. The podcast explores cultural subjects often overlooked, offering listeners a fresh perspective on various life experiences. Join the sisters and guests on a journey discussing bravery, significant decisions, and fresh starts, navigating the complexities of the human experience.

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  • Channel
    Fresh Starts
  • Creator
    Fresh Starts
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    268
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Fresh Starts Registry
  • Show Website
    A Fresh Story

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