Within the Glasswood Forest explores creativity, storytelling, and the deeper meaning behind imagination. Hosted by Jonathon Guidry, CEO and Co-Founder of Glasswood Storyworks, each episode unpacks growth, resilience, parenting, and purpose. Discover how stories shape families, classrooms, and creators. If you believe stories can change the way we see the world, this podcast is for you. Exploring failure and imagination, the building blocks of every great story. For parents, teachers, and dreamers who believe in storytelling’s power to inspire change, this is where wonder takes root.
Within the Glasswood Forest
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Podcast Overview
Within the Glasswood Forest explores creativity, storytelling, and the deeper meaning behind imagination. Hosted by Jonathon Guidry, CEO and Co-Founder of Glasswood Storyworks, each episode unpacks growth, resilience, parenting, and purpose. Discover how stories shape families, classrooms, and creators. If you believe stories can change the way we see the world, this podcast is for you. Exploring failure and imagination, the building blocks of every great story. For parents, teachers, and dreamers who believe in storytelling’s power to inspire change, this is where wonder takes root.
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June 10, 2026
Why It's So Hard to Make Friends as an Adult | Family, Community & Connection | Ep. 10
<p>Why do family reunions disappear when one person passes away? Why can you know everything about an old friend on Facebook and still feel like complete strangers when you finally sit down to lunch? In this episode, Jonathon Guidry and Sarah Guidry get honest about something most people quietly struggle with: losing connection — with family, with friends, with community — and what it actually takes to get it back.</p><p><br></p><p>In Episode 10 of Within the Glasswood Forest, we dive deep into family connection, friendship, and community building — and why staying connected has become so hard in modern life. We talk about growing up with family reunions every year and watching them fade away when the grandparents who held everything together were gone. We share what it was like to move three hours from family for work, the layoff that changed everything in our twenties, and how survival mode slowly turned into isolation without us ever choosing it. We also explore the difference between social media connection and real, in-person relationships, why neighbors can become chosen family, how church communities give people belonging in a new city, the underrated power of a simple hug or handshake, and how books — from Lord of the Flies to a half-remembered story about a boy and his dog — connect us to communities we don't even know we're part of.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode you'll hear:</p><p>Why family reunions and traditions die out — and who really holds them together</p><p>How moving away for work quietly erodes your closest relationships </p><p>What losing a job in your twenties teaches you about survival, sacrifice, and what you give up to provide </p><p>The trap of "knowing" people through social media while losing the actual friendship</p><p>How to rebuild community as an adult: neighbors, church, and small intentional gestures</p><p>Why introverts (and stressed-out extroverts) struggle with connection — and why it's still worth the discomfort </p><p>The simplest call to action we can give you: grab a box of cookies and knock on your neighbor's door </p><p>How stories and books create invisible communities of readers across generations</p><p><br></p><p>Questions we explore: How do you rebuild family connection as an adult? Why is it so hard to make friends after moving to a new city? How do you balance work, business, and family time without isolating yourself? Why do we feel lonely even when we're connected online? How do you keep family traditions alive after the older generation passes? What does community actually mean today?</p><p><br></p><p>Join the conversation: What's a book that changed how you see the world? Who was the "glue" in your family — and are those traditions still alive? Have you ever shown up at a neighbor's door just to say hello? Tell us in the comments. We read every one, and your story might just inspire someone else to reconnect.</p><p><br></p><p>Glasswood Storyworks is a family-oriented publishing house on a mission to plant wonder. We help authors edit, format, and publish their books — including children's picture books — so great stories don't get lost in the noise of the thousands of titles self-published every day. Both of us are writing our own books under the Glasswood name, and we're building a team of authors who share our passion for stories with heart and soul.</p><p>📚 Are you an author? Submit your manuscript through the Authors link on our website — we'd love to read it!</p><p>🌐 Website: https://glasswoodstoryworks.com/</p><p>✉️ Manuscript submissions: https://glasswoodstoryworks.com/ (see the Authors page)</p><p>🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode</p><p>📱 Follow Glasswood Storyworks on all major social platforms</p><p><br></p><p>If your search looks like this, you're in the right place:</p><p>how to reconnect with family, why did our family reunions stop, how to make friends as an adult, how to build community in a new town, moving away from family for work, dealing with loneliness as an adult, social media vs real friendship, why do I feel lonely even with social media, how to meet your neighbors</p>
May 4, 2026
Why Storytelling Matters: The Hidden Power of Stories | Within the Glasswood Forest
<p>Welcome back to Within the Glasswood Forest. In this new episode, Jonathon Guidry (CEO, Co-Founder) and Sarah Guidry (CFO, Co-Founder) explore the timeless power of storytelling, why stories matter, how they shape childhood memories, connect families, inspire creativity, and leave lasting marks on our lives. Why Storytelling Matters: The Hidden Power of Stories</p><p>The conversation begins with exciting Glasswood Storyworks updates, including progress on upcoming books from author Pete Amato, continued support for Nicole Smith-Schultz’s heartfelt children’s picture book My Baby Doll, and behind-the-scenes development of Ernest and the Berry Disaster.</p><p>They also share updates on The Crimson Mural, the upcoming middle grade adventure novel written under the pen name Eden J. Spark. From emotional themes of grief, growth, courage, and transformation, to the creative process of building unforgettable worlds and characters, this episode offers an honest look into the heart of storytelling.</p><p>Along the way, Jonathon and Sarah reflect on childhood memories, funny real-life stories, classic movies, books that changed them, villains audiences secretly root for, nostalgia in modern entertainment, and why certain stories stay with us forever.</p><p>They discuss how storytelling can make us laugh, cry, heal, dream bigger, and see ourselves through the journeys of fictional characters. Whether through books, movies, family memories, or imagination, stories remain one of the most powerful tools humans have ever created.</p><p>At its heart, this episode is a reminder that stories are more than entertainment. They help us process pain, preserve memories, strengthen families, and inspire the next generation.</p><p>If you enjoy conversations about creativity, parenting, books, movies, imagination, personal growth, and meaningful life lessons, this episode is for you.</p><p>🌿 Learn More: Explore our books, authors, and upcoming releases at</p><p>https://glasswoodstoryworks.com</p><p>📚 Featured Book: My Baby Doll by Nicole Smith-Schultz is available now through our store.</p><p>🎧 Stay Connected: Subscribe to Within the Glasswood Forest for thoughtful conversations about storytelling, family life, creativity, publishing, and building a life rooted in imagination and purpose.</p><p>If you watched the full episode, comment Finished below so we know you made it to the end.</p><p>If your search looks like this, you’re in the right place:</p><p>Why is storytelling important?</p><p>The power of storytelling in life</p><p>Best podcasts about storytelling</p><p>How stories shape our lives</p><p>Why do stories connect people?</p><p>Podcasts about creativity and imagination</p><p>How storytelling helps children learn</p><p>Family podcasts about life and growth</p><p>Why books and stories matter</p><p>Storytelling podcast for parents and creatorsFamily matters</p><p>Story of my life</p><p>Stories for kids</p><p>Stories for toddlers</p><p>What is love</p><p>Why can’t we be friends</p><p>Why I love you so much</p><p>#storytelling #powerofstorytelling #podcast #familypodcast #books #writingcommunity #authors #creativity #personalgrowth #parenting #childrensbooks #middleschoolbooks #bookpodcast #imagination #glasswoodstoryworks</p>
March 9, 2026
Family Life, Half Marathon Training, and Learning to Enjoy the Present
<p>Welcome back to Within the Glasswood Forest. In Episode 8, Jonathon Guidry (CEO, Co-Founder) and Sarah Guidry (CFO, Co-Founder) sit down for another honest, wide-ranging conversation about everyday life, long-term goals, and the small moments that shape who we become.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode begins with an update on their half marathon training journey, including running over seven miles without stopping and preparing for the Houston Half Marathon in January 2027. Along the way, they talk openly about the challenges of weight loss, discipline, nutrition, and building healthier habits, while balancing busy family life and growing a business.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation moves naturally through the rhythms of everyday life. Parenting young children, creating meaningful family traditions like movie nights, learning patience through exercise, and remembering the importance of appreciating the small moments that often pass by too quickly.</p><p><br></p><p>They also explore bigger topics including technology, artificial intelligence, the future of smartphones, environmental responsibility, and how modern life impacts the choices we make as families and individuals. From childhood memories and favorite books to anime, running, food, and raising kids in a digital world, this episode is a reminder that meaningful conversations often grow from the most ordinary moments.</p><p><br></p><p>At its heart, this episode reflects on a simple but powerful idea: today is a gift, and learning to slow down and appreciate the present may be one of the most important things we can do.</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoy conversations about family life, personal growth, parenting, fitness goals, books, and thoughtful discussions about the future, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>🌿 Learn More: Explore our books, resources, and upcoming projects athttps://glasswoodstoryworks.com</p><p><br></p><p>📚 Featured Book: Nicole Smith-Schultz’s children's picture book My Baby Doll is now available through our store.</p><p><br></p><p>🎥 Upcoming Releases: We also share updates about upcoming Glasswood Storyworks projects including new children's books and creative collaborations.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Stay Connected: Subscribe to Within the Glasswood Forest for thoughtful conversations about storytelling, family life, creativity, and building a life rooted in imagination and purpose.</p><p><br></p><p>If you watched the full episode, comment “Finished” below so we know you made it to the end.</p><p><br></p><p>#halfmarathontraining #weightlossjourney #familypodcast #parentinglife #personalgrowth #mindfulparenting #fitnessjourney #runningmotivation #familylife #podcastconversation #authorlife #creativecommunity #glasswoodstoryworks #everymomentmatters #inspirationdaily</p>
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