Personal Story Mentor: Rick Stevenson on Why Your Own Story Is Your Most Valuable Asset.
When was the last time you stepped out of the rush and truly listened to your own story?
In a recent appearance on Inside Personal Growth with Greg Voisen, StoryQ founder Dr. Rick Stevenson reminds us that “You own nothing more valuable than your own story.” Over a thoughtful conversation with Greg, Rick shares how the StoryQ Method turns simple reflection into life-changing revelation and why that matters for every family that wants its wisdom to last.
The StoryQ Method: Reflection Becomes Revelation
Rick's work began with thousands of filmed conversations across six continents. Each interview follows a guided flow that helps people connect early memories to present-day patterns. Speaking memories aloud loosens their grip and builds what Rick calls an "emotional immune system." In one example, his young nephew, after recounting a painful classroom moment several times, eventually laughed at the memory, a clear sign that healing had begun.
One Trusted Guide, Not a Film Crew
Privacy invites honesty. Instead of arriving with lights and a multi-person crew, Rick conducts each interview alone. Families who guard their privacy find it easier to speak freely, and the overall cost stays reasonable because there's no entourage.
Naming Pain Builds Resilience
Unspoken stories often act like hidden weights. Whether it's heartbreak, loss, or feeling invisible, naming the hurt in a safe space transforms it. Rick describes this as climbing an "interior mountain"—an act of courage that leaves people clearer and more connected.
Legacy Without the Spotlight
Personal documentaries aren't vanity projects. Families routinely tell us the finished film is the greatest gift they've ever given one another. Calling it a roadmap future generations can follow when they feel lost. You don't need wealth or fame to create meaning; you only need the willingness to be heard.
How StoryQ Helps
At StoryQ, we create intimate legacy films shaped by the same method Rick describes on the podcast: one interviewer, science-backed questions, and a documentary that feels unmistakably you. The finished film is never a performance. It's a gift your family can revisit when they need guidance, and it is a reminder, echoing Rick's words, that feeling seen is the start of healing. And, because half of every project fee funds storytelling in underserved communities, your session also opens the door for someone else's voice to be heard.
Listen to the full episode of Inside Personal Growth with Greg Voisen
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