The Story Hour
The Story Hour: Voices Unscripted | Stories Re-Written
A space for raw, unfiltered conversations about life and the power of storytelling.
Where depth meets intimacy.
A place for everyone to show up perfectly imperfect.
No masks, no facades.
Authentic and heart-centered connections.
Rooted in the essence of Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG).
Behind every person is a story; of who they are, where they come from, and the trials and tribulations they’ve faced.
A story of hardship, heartache, healing, and the unexpected wisdom and resilience we find along the way.
Our stories do not define us.
It’s about what happens when life knocks us down, and how we find the strength to stand back up again.
Some stories will break your heart, some will make you laugh, and all of them, I hope, will remind you, you’re not alone.
More than just stories, The Story Hour is a space for community, connection and collective healing.
Where voices come together to remind us that our stories matter, that even in our darkest moments, there is hope and there is a light within each of us that is waiting to be turned on.
A place for you to feel inspired and empowered to take back control of your life.
Join your host, Sara Jaswal at The Story Hour, where we listen, learn and re-write the narratives that shape us.
The Story Hour
Latest Episodes
*18* Pathways to Personal Freedom: From Constraint to Liberation with MPCC-P, Sonia Dhillon
Sara welcomes trauma-informed counsellor, coach, and writer Sonia Dhillon (MPCC-P), founder of Free Life Integrative Counseling, for a wide-ranging conversation. Sonia shares how feeling like she didn’t belong as a second-born girl ...
*17* THE STORY HOUR TURNS ONE🥳
Sara returns for a solo episode marking the one-year anniversary of The Story Hour Podcast (launched June 22, 2025).In this reflective episode, she looks back on why the show began in the first place: to share unscripted, honest s...
*16* Living with Chronic Health & Self-Advocacy: Jasmine Gandham's Fight with Endometriosis & Adenomyosis
DISCLAIMER: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes, as well as to raise awareness on this topic, and should not be considered medical advice. Jasmine speaks from her personal experience livin...
*15* Stop Waiting and Start Living: Celebrating Life & Milestones
Sara returns for a solo episode prompted by her upcoming 39th birthday and nearly one year since the shows launch (June 22).She thanks listeners worldwide and shares how a family member’s feedback reassured her that the podcast’s vulnera...
*14* Reviving the Spark: Life, Loss, and Adventure
Host Sara Jaswal returns to her podcast after months away due to technology issues, travel, and a difficult period. She shares a life update: January felt restorative, but February brought restlessness, and March became overwhelming after she g...