{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Relational Approach: In Seniors' Care","title":"What If a 15-Second Story Could Change Everything? A Relational Approach with Marsha Shandur","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1884,"description":"\nWhat if connection was as simple as sharing a 15-second story?\nIn this episode of The Relational Approach Podcast, Marsha Shandur guides us into the world of storytelling, not just as entertainment, but as a powerful relational tool for care teams. With warmth and wisdom, she unpacks how small, emotionally-rich stories can help build trust, foster empathy, and create meaningful connections with families in senior care.\nMarsha shows us that storytelling isn’t just a skill, it’s a bridge. A 15-second story can ease anxiety, humanize care, and help family members feel seen and reassured. When care teams learn how to “make a movie in someone’s brain,” they transform everyday moments into emotional touchpoints that deepen relational connection.\nYou’ll hear:\nHow storytelling activates empathy and emotional resonance\nWhy a tiny story can be more impactful than a checklist\nHow leaders and staff can use small personal moments to build trust\nTune in and discover how storytelling isn’t just about what you say, it’s about how you help others feel. A Relational Approach starts with connection and that begins with the stories we choose to tell.\nSee the full show notes here\nYou can learn more about Marsha here: https://www.yesyesmarsha.com/\n\nThe special resources she provided for listeners is here: https://www.yesyesmarsha.com/deb","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Y7H43Nt-nwH5RSAPax7GGLMVAHYouaK2kJXwV41GGHo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80YTI5/MWFiMDQyZTNhZDU3/Y2UyZDAzMWM5MmI1/ZjA3YS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}