The Stories You Tell about Your Life Shape Who You Become.

The Naked Librarian podcast explores the power of personal storytelling through conversations with Moth performers, memoirists, writing students, and everyday people who've told a story that changed them.

Each week, host Victoria Payne asks guests:Ā What did you learn about yourself by telling this story?Ā 

Hear their answers and the personal story that changed their life.

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Hey, I'm Victoria!

I am a writer and storyteller and the host of the Naked Librarian podcast.

For the last 20 years, I've helped people tell true stories about their lives, through college courses, guided autobiography workshops, and live storytelling events. Each story is different but one thing is always true: remembering and retelling our experiences helps us develop greater self-awareness and find meaning. And because—wait for it—I believe telling your story and hearing other people's true tales can change the world.

Tune in to hear original stories from storytellers, memoirists, and people just like you. Want to write your own stories? You can. Sign up to receive free prompts and exercises, learn about new episodes, and opportunities to tell your own story.

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