Healing Stories Alliance

Using both personal and created stories, Jim and Linda will lead the group on a journey to explore the interdependence of loss, transformation, and joy. Participants will be compassionately guided to consider how they balance these forces in their lives, and how they might offer their own gifts to others facing loss.

When, in a story, monsters are not overcome but transformed, the doors to healing are opened. How can we build the flexibility of perception and strength of spirit to invite the monsters we need into our stories and our lives? Join Laura Simms and Jim Brulé as they invite us to explore the gifts that our monsters bring.

The Lakota concept of self is embodied in their word Nagi, which means a dynamic “swarm of stories.” Join us as we playfully explore our nagi and those of others, and consider how we can heartfully invigorate our worlds with the unexpected.

When Storytellers Write about Healing An Interview with Laura Simms hosted by Jim Brulé Join us for the first event in a new Healing Story Alliance series where authors are interviewed about their writing processes and the healing power of storytelling. Storytelling, unique among all narrative arts, engages listeners in a profound way, deepening our […]

When Storytellers Write about Healing An Interview with Jim Brulé hosted by Laura Simms Join us for the second event in a new Healing Story Alliance series where authors are interviewed about their writing processes and the healing power of storytelling. Storytelling, unique among all narrative arts, engages listeners in a profound way, deepening our […]

Stories are the way we carry the legacy of our family throughout time. Telling and retelling those stories with an ear and heart for the future enables everyone to actively celebrate each other’s lives - past, present, and future. Join us as we discover new ways of uncovering - and sharing - the stories of our lives that matter to us.

Discover the wisdom of the woods in "The Forest for Opening Hearts." Explore themes of generosity and learn from nature's quiet strength, fostering a deeper connection with ourselves and the world around us. Join Jim Brulé and Dee Palaniswamy for an inspiring experience of storytelling, meditation, and community. Sponsored by Healing Story Alliance's OARS Community.

Join Jim Brulé and Peter Blum for a special spiritual spelunking on July 23rd: "The Mysteries of Caves." What treasures lie hidden beneath the surface of our day-to-day world? Explore with companions as we navigate the twists and turns of the paths of our less-visited spiritual worlds.

Join the Healing Story Alliance for a special gathering to share and explore stories of kindness in its many faces and forms. Through folk tales and personal stories, we will dive deeply into multiple experiences of kindness.

Jim Brulé will interview noted author and physician, Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona, about his many award-winning books exploring indigenous healing ways and the power of storytelling.  They will explore the evolution of Dr. Mehl-Madrona’s thoughts on story and healing.