Hi, I’m Dr Jen Henderson - CEO and co-founder of Escendant and The Human Archive. Welcome to The Human Archive Podcast, where each week we explore the power of stories and why preserving them matters now more than ever. As a doctor, I’ve spent decades listening to people’s stories - often in their most vulnerable moments. I’ve witnessed how our voices, memories, and experiences shape who we are. And I’ve also seen how easily those stories can fade. That’s why I’m on a mission to make sure no ...
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006 A Lifetime of Stories from First Words to Final Reflections
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30:53Welcome to The Human Archive Podcast! 🎙️ Hi everyone, I’m Dr. Jen Henderson, and I’m so glad you’re here for another episode of The Human Archive. This week, I’m joined once again by my colleague Em, a fellow Story Collector here at The Human Archive. Together, we dive into a fascinating and thought-provoking conversation about storytelling and how…
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005 From Cave Walls to Cloud Storage: The evolution of how we preserve stories.
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14:54Welcome to The Human Archive Podcast! 🎙️ Hi, I’m Dr. Jen Henderson, and I’m so glad you’re here. Whether you’re walking, driving, or curled up at home, thank you for spending this time with me. Today’s episode is a little different, it’s just you and me. Together, we’re going on a journey through the story of storytelling itself. Episode Summary ✨ …
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Welcome to The Human Archive Podcast! 🎙️ Hi everyone, I’m Dr. Jen Henderson, and I’m so glad you’re here for this week’s episode of The Human Archive. Today, we’re exploring something we all long for - how to unlock the stories and memories that make us human. Episode Summary ✨ In this episode, I share five powerful tools to help bring buried memor…
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Your everyday moments hold the power to inspire, connect, and transform. Discover how sharing your stories can make a difference, for yourself, your loved ones, and even strangers. ✨ Welcome to The Human Archive Podcast! 🎙️ Hi everyone, I’m Dr. Jen Henderson, and I’m so excited to share this episode with you. Today, I’m joined by Em, a Story Collec…
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002 The Power of Storytelling: Why It Matters and Why It’s So Hard
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12:27Storytelling is fundamental to being human. It’s how we connect, pass down wisdom, and make sense of the world. But why do we often struggle to share our own stories? In this episode, I explore the power of storytelling, why it matters, and how even the smallest, everyday moments can hold meaning. 📖 Episode Summary From oral traditions around fires…
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001 The Human Archive: How It Began and Why Stories Matter
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13:19Welcome to the very first episode of The Human Archive Podcast! I’m Jen Henderson, CEO and co-founder of Escendant, The Human Archive, and I’m thrilled to share this journey with you. In this debut episode, I take you back to the beginning, to the moment I realised how precious our stories, voices, and memories truly are. As someone who has spent d…
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Welcome to The Human Archive Podcast! 🎙️ Hi, I’m Dr. Jen Henderson, and I’m so excited to invite you into The Human Archive a podcast where every story is a time capsule and every voice matters. What’s This Podcast About? ✨ Have you ever noticed how a single story can change the way you see everything? That’s the heart of The Human Archive. This is…
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