A Fresh Story Podcast: 2025 Season 11 Kickoff: The Family Season, “How did you create your family?”

In the kickoff episode of A Fresh Story’s new Family Season, sisters and co-hosts Jenny Dreizen and Olivia Howell sit down to reflect on the evolution of their podcast and their ever-deepening curiosity about what truly defines a family. With over 200 episodes under their belt, the duo shares how their fascination with storytelling—and particularly stories rooted in family dynamics—has shaped both their show and their own understanding of identity.

Pulling from their own lives, Jenny and Olivia open up about their rich and complex family history. From their grandparents’ love stories and heartbreaks to the multi-generational impact of divorce, the sisters explore how the past threads its way into the present. They talk candidly about growing up in a blended family, the roles community and chosen family play, and why connection is at the heart of everything they do—on the podcast and beyond.

This season sets the stage for a series of episodes exploring all the ways families are formed, challenged, and celebrated. With their signature warmth and curiosity, Jenny and Olivia invite listeners to join them on a journey through the messy, beautiful, and deeply human stories that make up the modern family experience. Whether your family is biological, blended, or built from scratch, this season is for you.