Everyday Storytelling (for Non-Performers)

In the latest episode of Monster Baby, I joined Ted DesMaisons and Lisa Rowland to talk about my new book, A Story for Everything, beginning with a brief look back at my earlier work, Your Story Well Told, and how my understanding of that book has shifted over time.

From there, we explore how everyday storytelling shows up in teaching, parenting, feedback, rituals, and the small moments that rarely feel story-worthy while they’re happening.

I especially enjoyed reflecting on a chapter from the book that has taken on special meaning for me, including a personal story about my father and the origins of what I now call the “CIRCLE method” of communication.

We then move into practice by playing the Portkey game, using ordinary objects to open up memories, uncovering how meaning emerges when we slow down and pay closer attention.

Our conversation then turns toward message and meaning, and how insight becomes something shareable without forcing a lesson or moral onto the story.

We also reflect on listening as a mindfulness practice, exploring exercises like “The Rant,” (something I just learned from Lisa!), discovering how complaints often point to deeper, unspoken values.

We close with a discussion on AI and storytelling, where I share my (present, but always evolving) thoughts on how these tools can support creativity while still falling short of human presence.

Read the full episode recap and listen to the conversation here: https://www.monsterbabypodcast.com/2026/01/01/monster-baby-episode-109-a-story-for-everything-with-corey-rosen/

Would love to hear if any of these concepts or ideas resonate with you.  Please share if so!