Create Good Stories

This episode begins with Tal sharing a few lines from one of his favorite poems, “Wild Geese” by Mary Oliver. He uses the poem to introduce the question of what we truly love, and how we can make more space for those things in everyday life.

Tal shares his own love for exploring the landscapes of Switzerland, especially the forest around his mountain hut. He then invites listeners to reflect on what they love and to consider how they might spend more time with those people, places, and practices.

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In this episode, Tal sits down with his dad to talk about his new book, The Grandparenting Blueprint. Together, they explore the changing landscape of multi-generational families and the growing role grandparents can play in the lives of their children and grandchildren.

Whether you’re a grandparent yourself or looking for a thoughtful gift for one, The Grandparenting Blueprint is available on Amazon and wherever books are sold online.

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In this episode, Tal and his brothers, Noah and Eli, introduce their mother, Linda Eyre. Tal then interviews his mom about her "wild" dreams, where she gets her energy, and her life landscapes. What shines through is the depth of her soul and her perspective on work and gratitude.

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In this episode, Tal reflects on the winter solstice of December 2025 and the documentary The Last Dance. His story reminds us to celebrate each season of life, let it go when the time comes, and embrace the new landscapes ahead.

For Tal, that means releasing the parenting habits of his daughter’s first 12 years and learning new ways to connect with her as a teenager.

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This episode goes dark. Tal and his brothers, Eli and Noah, discuss the role of darkness in our lives in an effort to become more comfortable in the dark. A powerful poem by Rainer Maria Rilke offers a fresh perspective on making sense of that darkness. Join us as we step into this rich and thought-provoking topic.

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In this episode, Tal sits down with Todd Marchant to talk about how he built Be Whole Do Good from the ground up and what the creation process really looked like along the way. They also reflect on how Tal got to be part of that journey by helping create some of the content videos for the company. Before the interview, Eli, Noah, and Tal introduce the topic in their usual brother-banter style, sharing their own thoughts on creation and what it means to live in a more creative mode.

Show Notes:

Todd’s company, Be Whole Do Good:
 https://www.bewholedogood.com/

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The episode begins with a little brother banter from Eli, Noah, and Tal as they share how they know Noah Riley and his family. Then Tal interviews Noah Riley on a range of topics, including what it’s like to raise a family in NYC, the advantages and disadvantages of living in the city that never sleeps, the Enneagram and how it can support long-term relationships, and the influence of urban and rural landscapes. To end the interview, Noah Riley shares why birdwatching is such a meaningful pastime for him.

Show Notes:

Explore the music of Sleeping At Last and its connection to the Enneagram:

A great introduction to the music of Sleeping At Last:
Introduction

Sleeping At Last on Enneagram One:
One

Sleeping At Last on Enneagram Nine:
Nine

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Join Eli, Noah, and Tal as they talk about the joy of discovering great secondhand finds. Then they introduce the year’s theme, landscapes, exploring the unique setting of Flims, Switzerland, and how outer landscapes can reflect our inner ones.

Show Notes

Resonance – Tuning Fork Demonstration
 Watch the short video on resonance using tuning forks:
 https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=with+tuning+forks+resonance

Neuroplasticity – “Rewiring” vs. Landscape
 Read the essay on why the brain may be better understood as a landscape rather than something rewired:
 https://aeon.co/essays/what-the-metaphor-of-rewiring-gets-wrong-about-neuroplasticity

Music Reference – Matt Kearney
 Listen to “Learning to Love Again” (from Noah’s story):
 https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Matt+Kearney+Learning+to+Love+Again

Flims Rockslide (Switzerland)
 Watch the recreation of the massive rockslide from ~9,400 years ago:
 https://youtu.be/8mY_raly9Z8?si=oy3aW71sT7HsCm2V

John O’Donohue – The Inner Landscape
 Explore the audio content referenced by Tal:
 https://www.soundstrue.com/products/the-inner-landscape

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Season two of Create Good Stories explores how the landscapes around us can shape the landscapes within us. Join Tal, his brothers, and their guests as they reflect on place, purpose, and how we can shape our lives toward better stories.

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Episode 22 was recorded at the tail end of our Oregon camping tradition. It features some brotherhood banter and a heartfelt challenge: relive some of your best childhood memories with your kids.

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