The Sixtysomething Podcast, Season 2, Episode 25

Welcome back! In this episode of Sixtysometing, your host, Grace Taylor Segal, shares

• The importance of storytelling in preserving family legacy
• How stories connect generations and keep memories alive
• The Five Videos System: a simple way to start recording your legacy

1. Life Story Video
2. Life Lessons Video
3. Family Stories Video
4. Milestone Memories Video
5. Fun and Favorites Video

• Tips for making your stories vivid and meaningful (use senses, emotions, details)
• Story structures you can use: The Postcard, Before/After/Bridge, And-But-Therefore, The Mountain, The Moth Style
• Prompts to unlock memories: favorite foods, family rules, places that no longer exist, songs, firsts, etc.
• Making storytelling a family project: story nights, prompt jars, cooking together, photo stories
• How to start a tiny family podcast (no fancy equipment needed)
• Organizing and naming your files for easy archiving (sample naming convention: year-month-day-topic-speaker)
• Handling sensitive topics and privacy considerations
• Backing up your digital archive for long-term preservation
• Key takeaways: Every life has stories worth sharing, start small, and your ordinary day could be someone else’s treasure

Join the Conversation:

• Share your first recorded story
• Join the Sixtysomething Facebook group to connect with Grace & other listeners & to get access to bonus features like checklists, photos & cheatsheets (link below)

Next Episode Teaser:

• Favorite TV Shows in Summer 2025 + Listener Recommendations

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Hey Friends! It's me, Grace! I just want to thank you for listening. I hope you’ll let me know what you think about the podcast and if any particular episodes resonate with you.

Listed just below here is my contact information and all of the social channels where you can find me, as well as the link to our Facebook Group.

Contact Info

Grace Taylor Segal

Email: grace@gracetaylorsegal.com

Facebook: 60something Page

(https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553062496332)

Instagram: @60somethingpod

Facebook Group: 60Something Pod

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1665326354000332

RESOURCES

Check the Sixtysomething Facebook Group (link right above!)on Friday, 9/5/25 for a cheatsheet with links and details about all of the suggestions I mention in this episode! Woo hoo!!!

Credits

Sixtysomething Theme Song

Music & lyrics by Lizzy Sanford

Vocals by Lizzy Sanford

Guitar: Lizzy & Coco Sanford

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