Stories and Stanza

By Abhra Pal

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Stories and Stanza is a podcast by Abhra Pal featuring authentic storytelling through two distinct series — charting in the Mental Health category top charts across the US, UK & Canada. Between The Lines — Intimate conversations with writers and creators exploring the vulnerability behind their craft, the stories that shaped them, and the creative struggles that lead to transformation. Fail With Me — Raw, unfiltered conversations with doctors, psychologists, and mental health advocates unpacking emotional intelligence, resilience, and the courage it takes to rebuild. Because awareness builds bridges — and people suffer silently until someone speaks first.


Episode Date
The Dark Humor That Saved My Life in the Psych Ward
May 18, 2026
This Artist Illustrates What OCD Actually Feels Like
May 17, 2026
Manifestation Isn't About Wanting More—It's About This
May 10, 2026
Between the Lines with Áine : Migration, Belonging, and the Courage to Write
May 04, 2026
Fail Without Shame: John on Mental Health Stigma, Misinformation, and Owning Your Flaws
Apr 27, 2026
Writing After Trauma: How Lived Experience Fuels Creative Writing
Apr 23, 2026
Haiti Never Left Her: Marissa Germain's Writing Journey
Apr 17, 2026
Mom's Depression Looks Nothing Like You Think | Podcast ft. Kendall Concini Moore
Apr 13, 2026
Iran's Fight for Freedom Beyond War and Appeasement ft. Zolal Habibi
Apr 13, 2026
I Never Expected Grief to Feel Like This | A Mother's Story | Katie Rizzo
Apr 03, 2026
Your Words Have Power | Podcast ft. Jo Worsfold
Mar 31, 2026
Nothing Lasts: Mindfulness, Failure & Self-Care | Stories & Stanza | Podcast ft Saw Myint
Mar 24, 2026
Pop Psychology vs Real Psychology: Gaslighting, Triggers, Narcissism, Trauma & Trauma Bonds Explained
Mar 23, 2026
Failure, Emotional Availability and Healing | Podcast with Doug Belkofer
Mar 13, 2026
Inner Peace, Trauma & Forgiveness | Podcast ft. Somia Sadik
Mar 09, 2026
365 Days of Nervous System Care: Somatic Intelligence | Podcast with best selling writer Tracy Whitton
Mar 02, 2026
Reimagining Relationships: Conscious Uncoupling & Somatic Healing with Eman Alves
Feb 08, 2026
Navigating Narcissism and Self-Discovery with Tina Djuretic
Dec 27, 2025
Unveiling the Power in Your Voice: An Intimate Talk with Voice Coach Sam Malone
Nov 30, 2025
The Essence of Poetry: Moonlit Mess
Nov 15, 2025
Embracing Self-Love and Healing with Denise Michelle
Nov 01, 2025
Unlocking the Power of Shadow Work: A Deep Dive with Oliver Mann
Oct 19, 2025
Exploring Generational Trauma, Perfectionism, and Self-Awareness
Oct 11, 2025
Brooke Bounce Reveals Secrets to Overcoming Self-Sabotage
Sep 22, 2025
What's the secret to Mind and Body Connection for Weight Loss?
Sep 07, 2025
Puya Delavar's Secret to Making Relationships Successful
Sep 05, 2025
Exploring Cultural Identity, Trauma, and Healing with Somia Sadiq
Aug 17, 2025
Why Do So Many People Cheat?
Aug 09, 2025
How Do You Know If You Need a Therapist?
Aug 09, 2025
Healing Through Science and Ancient Wisdom - Secrets of Vagus Nerve with Melanie Weller
Jul 14, 2025
Eustress vs. Distress: Harnessing Stress for a Healthier Mind
Jul 06, 2025
Breaking the Stigma: Conversations on Mental Health with Jamie Hughes
Jun 28, 2025
Are you trapped in imposter syndrome?
Jun 20, 2025
The Power of Mind-Body Awareness
Jun 14, 2025
Secret to Healing and Self Awareness | Letters from You to You
Jun 07, 2025
The Truth About Failure, Burnout, and Healing
May 30, 2025
Realities of Acting & Modeling | Insights from Aaron Marcus
May 27, 2025
The Power of Shadow Work and Journaling
May 09, 2025
A Conversation with Sreya Sarkar on 'Beneath the Veneer'
May 04, 2025
Unlocking Secrets: Diane Clarke on 'The Bracelet'—Mystery, Twists & Thrills!
Apr 26, 2025
Bruce Smith Reveals the Secret to Crafting Fantasy Worlds
Apr 20, 2025
Embracing Failure and Healing from Trauma and Burnout with Rosemary
Apr 20, 2025
Overcoming Workplace Trauma and Burnout with Carolina Bakker
Apr 04, 2025
Dr. Saroj Dubey's Secrets to Building RESILIENCE!
Mar 23, 2025
Finding Purpose Again After Experiencing Profound Grief
Mar 16, 2025
Irina Shehovtsov's ASTONISHING Journey to HEALING and EMPOWERMENT!
Mar 08, 2025
Authenticity in Life Coaching: An Honest Conversation | Podcast with Gregory Halpen
Feb 28, 2025
Break Free from Anger and Resentment
Feb 22, 2025
HEALING After Divorce, Now What For MEN?
Feb 16, 2025
Is Your Brain Secretly Working Against You?
Feb 07, 2025
Are You Caught in the IMPOSTER SYNDROME Trap?
Feb 01, 2025
Mental Health: Awareness, Misconceptions, and Self-Care
Jan 26, 2025
Breaking FREE from Societal Expectation for Holistic Wellness
Jan 21, 2025
Discovering the SECRET to Self-Awareness
Jan 17, 2025
Embracing Failure: The Key to Success in Health and Fitness
Jan 12, 2025
Mastering Mindful Weight Loss: Beyond Diets and Exercise
Dec 27, 2024
The Story Behind 'Ocean Song'
Dec 23, 2024
Fail With Me: Mastering Emotional Intelligence and Overcoming Failure
Dec 16, 2024
Ghost Train : A Journey Through History and Fantasy of Japan
Dec 14, 2024
Living with Hemiplegic Migraine
Dec 08, 2024
Andrea Barton on her book The Killer Among Friends
Dec 04, 2024
From Fear to Friendship: Danielle and Teida's Adventure
Dec 02, 2024
Overcome Mind Body Awareness with Mind Body Awareness
Nov 29, 2024
Finding Purpose Beyond Success: Life Coaching Insights with Dr Saloni
Nov 22, 2024
Unveiling Sensuality : Z M Alcock about her books on sensuality
Nov 18, 2024
How To Tell A Great Story : Tips from a book coach
Nov 14, 2024
Vulnerability CHANGES Everything in Mental Health!
Nov 04, 2024
Raising Women - Pathways of Interactive Fiction
Oct 31, 2024
Grief, Hope & Personal Growth
Oct 19, 2024
Two Lives ~ One Heart : Resilience Reimagined
Oct 11, 2024
Creativity, Community and Healing : A creator's journey from corporate to content creation
Oct 05, 2024
Life, Inspiration & Writing: An Interview with Leilena Durrette
Sep 29, 2024
Love, Loss and Lessons : Healing Relationships with Forgiveness and Compassion
Sep 22, 2024
Fail With Me: Embracing Vulnerability and Healing Through Stories
Sep 14, 2024
Creative writing tips with book coach Sue Toth
Sep 11, 2024
Healing and Empowerment: A Journey Through LGBTQ+ Narratives with Jennifer Cox
Sep 08, 2024
Merging Mythology and Modernity : Author Talk with Arietta Knežević
Sep 04, 2024
"Decades of Secrets: Diane Clarke on 'The Photograph'
Sep 01, 2024
From Mental Hellness to Wellness with David
Aug 24, 2024
To the Heart of it with Michael Preston
Aug 20, 2024
Stage fright to spotlight with Melissa Entzminger
Aug 13, 2024
Writing True Stories By Patti Miller
Aug 06, 2024
Fail With Me - Defeating Failure
Jul 30, 2024
Fail With Me - Your Secret Superpower
Jul 23, 2024
It's Great to Fail - Brooke Bownes
Jul 17, 2024
In Author's Chair - Lisa Darcy
Jul 10, 2024
In Author's Chair - Zeenat Ahmed-Peto
Jul 02, 2024
In Author's Chair - Jaime Stanford
Jun 19, 2024
Fail With Me - Healing Power of Somatics
Jun 19, 2024
Can failure be celebrated in the end - A therapists story of wisdom and waiting
Jun 13, 2024
In Author's Chair - Julie Dammer
Jun 10, 2024
Fail With Me - Rethinking Failure From Beginning
Jun 03, 2024
Modeling Imperfections with Christina Rodrigues
Jun 03, 2024
Fail With Me - Defeating Learning Disability
May 27, 2024
Fail With Me - Kaleidoscope Of Grief
May 25, 2024
Learning Self-love with Karishma Gautam
May 24, 2024
Fail With Me - Broken Bonds
May 21, 2024
In Author's Chair - AKAGIRL
May 19, 2024
Embracing Failure with Amanda Wakefield
May 12, 2024
In Author's Chair - Dr Bella Ellwood-Clayton
May 12, 2024