Tell The Damn Story, ep 403: Writing Our Way Through_The Power of Story to Survive and Succeed
How does writing help us survive?
In this episode, Alex and Chris explore how storytelling becomes more than craft — it becomes sanctuary.
From college awakenings to Stephen King’s recovery after trauma, from Bronx theater kids finding refuge on stage to comedians shaping culture in real time — this episode looks at how art sustains us when life gets heavy.
We discuss:
Finding your true creative identity
The courage to be honest about who you are
Surviving rejection and expectation
Using art to process chaos
Why your voice matters — especially now
This is one of our more reflective episodes. A little raw. A little real.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your writing is “just a hobby” or something deeper…
This one’s for you.
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00:00 "The Arts and Survival"
06:10 "To Thine Own Self True"
09:55 "Passion, Law, and Mario Cuomo"
12:44 "Writing as Survival After Trauma"
14:43 Healing Power of Laughter
18:18 Theater as a Transformative Haven
24:40 "Josh Johnson's Career Journey"
25:27 Relentless Creativity in Comedy
28:58 "Finding Voice Through Distress."
32:01 "The Purpose and Impact of Ar.t"
35:24 "Funky Times, Helpful Insights."
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