Create Good Stories

In this episode, Linda and Richard Eyre deliver the keynote address at the Flims Forum 2026, exploring the theme of “reorder” in the second half of life. Through thoughtful reflections and questions from the audience, they challenge some of the first-half-of-life priorities of ownership, independence, and control, offering new perspectives on how we might approach the second half of life with greater wisdom and purpose. Tune in for their thought-provoking insights on these topics and much more!

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If you are curious about the Flims Forum, this episode is for you! In Episode 50, Tal is joined by his sister, Saren Eyre Loosli, and his parents, Linda and Richard Eyre, as they recap the Flims Forum—a three-day gathering focused on the outer landscapes of the Swiss Alps near Flims and the inner landscapes of our hearts and minds.

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As Tal prepares the final details for the 2026 Flims Forum, enjoy this encore episode from Season One of Create Good Stories, featuring Tal’s sisters, Shawni and Saydi, and the important topic of Shadow Work.

This was one of Tal’s favorite episodes from Season One because it explores a topic that he believes we don’t look at nearly enough: the parts of ourselves we would sometimes rather not see. Tal believes that doing this difficult inner work is key to living a full and meaningful life.

In this conversation, Tal, Shawni, and Saydi discuss the hard but important work of honestly looking at our shadow sides—our weaknesses, fears, failures, and other parts of ourselves we may be tempted to hide or ignore—and what can happen when we begin to acknowledge and integrate them.

Enjoy!

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In this episode, Tal shares how the landscapes around him have changed him and become a part of the way he thinks. He then invites listeners to connect with the landscapes around them and allow the earth surrounding them to transform and beautify their own inner landscapes of the mind and heart.

Show Notes

• The Inner Landscape by John O’Donohue — Listen on Audible

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In this episode, Tal gives an overview of the Flims Forum and shares how the three-day experience is designed around what Richard Rohr calls the Wisdom Pattern: moving from order to disorder to reorder.

There will be time to reflect on our own inner landscapes while immersed in the remarkable landscape of Flims. A wonderful group of speakers will help illuminate different ways of looking within and beginning the process of integrating the various parts of our inner landscapes.

And we’ll do all of this while taking in the breathtaking Swiss Alps and enjoying the local food and culture of Flims.

There’s still time to register for the Flims Forum! Visit TalEyre.com to learn more and register.

Show Notes & Links

• Richard Rohr – The Wisdom Pattern: Order, Disorder, Reorder — Explore the framework that helps shape the three days of the Flims Forum. The Wisdom Pattern
• Flims Laax Falera — Discover the landscape and region where the Flims Forum takes place. Explore Flims Laax Falera
• Flims International Alpine Balloon Week — Learn more about the annual hot-air balloon gathering in the mountains of Flims. (Ballonwoche Flims) Flims Balloon Week
• Albula Railway & Bergün — Explore the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage railway route through the Albula Valley, including Bergün. (Rhätische Bahn) Explore the Albula Line
• Heidiland — Discover Maienfeld, the Bündner Herrschaft, Bad Ragaz and the region that inspired the world of Heidi. (Ferienregion Heidiland) Explore Heidiland
• Bernina Express — One of Switzerland’s great panoramic railway journeys, crossing the Alps toward Tirano, Italy. (Rhätische Bahn) Bernina Express
• Glacier Express — The famous panoramic train journey connecting St. Moritz and Zermatt through the Swiss Alps. (Rhätische Bahn) Glacier Express

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In this episode, Tal shares his experience of visiting Iceland this summer during a layover on his way back to Switzerland from the United States. He reflects on the differences and similarities between the Icelandic and Swiss landscapes and what these remarkable places can teach us.

Tal also invites listeners to consider joining the Flims Forum, happening October 1–3, 2026, which explores the theme of outer and inner landscapes. The Forum is almost full, but there are still a few spots open.

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In this episode, Tal talks with Bree Fotheringham, an American violinist and passionate advocate for bringing classical music to new audiences.

First, we get to know Bree and hear her story, including her involvement as Founder and Artistic Director of the Salt Lake Chamber Orchestra (SLCO), an ensemble dedicated to bringing exceptional classical music to Utah through fresh and engaging performance experiences designed for a 21st-century audience.

The SLCO’s most recent concert was themed “Landscape,” and Bree explains why. From there, Tal and Bree explore the fascinating intersection of landscape and classical music and the ways that place, nature, and our surroundings can shape music and the experience of listening to it.

At the end, Bree takes us to Los Angeles as she describes her dream meal and what would make it the perfect dining experience.

Bree considers community engagement to be the most meaningful part of her career and envisions a world where classical music concerts are inviting, invigorating, and relevant experiences shared by all members of the community.

Show Notes

Music Discussed

Tchaikovsky – Serenade for Strings, Op. 48 (Score)

Leyendas: An Andean Walkabout

Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings in C Major – Tønnesen & NCO

Johannes Brahms – Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, Op. 115

Pieces Bree Played with Tate at the Bear Lake Cabin

Handel–Halvorsen – Passacaglia (Violin vs. Cello)

Ashokan Farewell – The Civil War Soundtrack

The Piece Tal Referenced in His Instagram Post Featuring a Forest and Mountain Peak

Max Richter: Recomposed – Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, performed by The Unsung Collective

Learn More About Bree & the SLCO

Bree Fotheringham – Official Website

Salt Lake Chamber Orchestra (SLCO)

Bree’s Los Angeles Restaurant Recommendations

UOVO

HiHo Cheeseburger

Tal’s Los Angeles Taco Recommendation

Tito’s Tacos

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This episode is all about Jonah’s life on Blakeley Island, part of the San Juan Islands in northwestern Washington. Tal begins by sharing how his time with his brother Jonah this summer shifted his perspective. Then Jonah’s daughter, Poem, and Tal’s daughter, Annina, share a little about their experience together on the island.

Tal then asks Jonah a series of questions to better understand how the unique lifestyle he has created with his wife, Aja, has evolved. They talk about the ways Jonah challenges himself, his views on consumerism and pain, and the inner landscape that shapes how he lives.

Spending time with Jonah has changed Tal in meaningful ways, and we hope this conversation might do the same for you.

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In this episode, Tal passes the microphone to the kids (and young adults) at the campsite to hear about their Oregon camping experience from their perspective!

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In this episode, Tal, Eli, and Noah recount their 2026 Oregon camping experience. Now in their twelfth year of making the trip, they share how the tradition is evolving and the logistics of pulling it off. They also discuss how they try to include just enough safety to avoid major injuries while leaving enough adventure for kids to feel free to learn, grow, and try new things. Along the way, they share stories and lessons from another memorable Oregon adventure.

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