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."
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 7 minutes
- Episodes
- 84
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
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 tod…
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 …
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…
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 th…
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’…
Writing a Captivating Beginning and Memorable Ending
"Welcome to The Legacy Project Podcast, where we explore the art of storytelling and how sharing your journey can create a lasting impact. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re …
How to Use Metaphors and Symbolism in Your Story
"Welcome to The Legacy Project Podcast, where we explore the art of storytelling and how sharing your journey can create a lasting impact. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today, we’re…
Writing about Regret with Compassion
"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’…
The Role of Journaling in Writing Your Story
"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’…
Using Photographs and Artifacts to Spark Creativity
"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’…
Writing for Posterity - Connecting 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’…
How to Avoid Overloading Your Story with Details
"Welcome to The Legacy Project Podcast, where we explore the art of storytelling and how to preserve your journey with clarity, emotion, and impact. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and to…
Capturing the Emotions Behind Major Life Events
"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’…
How to Incorporate Humor Into Your Story
"Welcome to The Legacy Project Podcast, where we explore the power of storytelling and the importance of preserving your journey with heart, depth, and meaning. I’m your host, Don Fesse…
Writing About Moments You Can’t Fully Remember
"One of the biggest misconceptions about writing memoir is that every detail has to be exact. But storytelling is about creating a feeling—and sometimes, that means using imagination to…
Creating a Daily Writing Routine
"Welcome to The Legacy Project Podcast, where we explore the power of storytelling and the art of preserving your journey for future generations. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today…
Tips on How to Edit Your Own Writing Like a Pro
"Welcome to The Legacy Project Podcast, where we uncover the secrets of compelling storytelling and the art of preserving your life’s journey for future generations. I’m your host, Don …
Tips for Writing Scenes That Bring Your Memories to Life
"Welcome to The Legacy Project Podcast, where we explore the power of storytelling and how sharing your life’s journey can create a lasting impact. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and tod…
The Role of Setting in Storytelling
"Welcome to The Legacy Project Podcast, where we explore the power of storytelling and the importance of preserving your life’s journey for future generations. I’m your host, Don Fessen…
How to Add Detail Without Overwhelming the Reader
"Welcome to The Legacy Project Podcast, where we explore the art of storytelling and the power of sharing your journey with depth and meaning. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today, w…