Into the Story: True Stories, Better Communication
Episodes
Bonus | Conversation with Hilary Sutton
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bree and Hilary talk about how to handle hard conversations with more calm and clarity — at work and beyond.Includes a free guide to help you prepar...
#81 | Difficult Conversations (with Hilary Sutton)
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hilary shares a story about ambition, self-worth, and the cost of avoiding difficult conversations. Join Bree’s NewsletterLearn more about Hilary Su...
Bonus | Conversation with Ken Larson
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bree and Ken talk about core values, non-negotiables, and how to get clear on what really matters — so you can live, work, and lead with more purpos...
#80 | Define Your Values (with Ken Larson)
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ken shares the moment his body forced him to pause — and how that pause helped him ask a question that changed his life.Join Bree’s Newsletter for...
Bonus | Conversation with Lisa Wood
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa and Bree talk about quiet confidence, fear of judgment, and how real courage means showing up and speaking — even when you're scared.Join B...
#79 | Speak to Connect
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa shares how a difficult moment helped her stop trying to be perfect and start speaking with real connection. Join Bree’s Newsletter for more to...
Bonus | A Light-Hearted Conversation with Charlie Baxter
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie and Bree chat about friendship, trust, and his visit to BarcelonaJoin Bree’s Newsletter for more tools, stories, and ideas to help you speak...
Bonus | Conversation with Hadar Shemesh
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Hadar Shemesh on the art of making hard decisions — and how to communicate them with clarity. If you've ever delayed a decis...
#78 | Facing Decisions (with Hadar Shemesh)
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hadar was working non-stop — until one night at 2AM, she knew something had to change. 🎯 Join Bree’s Free Newsletter to get tips on becoming a ...
Bonus | Conversation with Will Greenblatt
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Will Greenblatt about being yourself when you speak, why connection matters more than being perfect, and why “do what you love a...
#77 | Validation Addict (with Will Greenblatt)
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Will chased validation for years, until one moment made him realize he had to change.Level: Upper IntermediateAccent: CanadaGet More🎯 Join Bree’s...
Bonus | Conversation with Charlie Baxter
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Charlie Baxter about life as a Canadian in Spain, cultural differences, and the journey that led Bree to live in Barcelona.🎯 ...
Bonus | Conversation with Hanul Kim
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hanul Kim shares what it’s really like to anchor live news in Korea and speak English with confidence.🎯 Join Bree’s Free NewsletterGet Hanul’...
#76 | Do It Scared (with Hanul Kim)
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming a news anchor is Hanul's dream — until one moment makes her question if she can do it at all.Level: Upper IntermediateAccent: Non-nativ...
Bonus | Conversation with Andrea Aesie
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bree shares the REAL method for confident English, then chats with Andrea on clarity and cold plunges.🎯 Join Bree’s Free Newsletter to get tips o...
#75 | Now or Never (with Andrea Aesie)
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea tells a story of a family road trip that couldn’t wait.Level: Upper IntermediateAccent: CanadaGet More🎯 Join Bree’s Free Newsletter to g...
Bonus | Conversation with Lucy Harvey
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bree and Lucy discuss inspiration, habits, bad advice, and trusting yourself in filmmaking and life👉 Join Bree’s Free Newsletter to get ...
#74 | Finding Joy (with Lucy Harvey)
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy’s life is all work and no joy—until she finds inspiration in a small theater group.Level: Upper IntermediateAccent: United KingdomGet More🎯...
Bonus | Conversation with Stephen Devincenzi
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bree and Stephen discuss how to become a clear communicator and the one piece of advice he’d give his 19-year-old self.👉 Join Bree’s Free Newsl...
#73 | Being Bold (with Stephen Devincenzi)
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Getting a job in a fancy restaurant helps Stephen learn the balance between confidence and realism.Level: Upper IntermediateAccent: United Kingdom (Ke...
Bonus | Conversation with Araceli Adams
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Bree’s Course Master Public Speaking in English 👉 Sign up now!Bree and Araceli Adams share communication tips and the po...
#72 | Trusting the Process (with Araceli Adams)
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Bree’s FREE live masterclass: "5 Steps to Speak Confidently in Any Presentation"on February 13 👉 Sign up now!Araceli’s journey t...
Bonus | Conversation with Emma Walker
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Bree’s FREE live masterclass: "5 Steps to Speak Confidently in Any Presentation"on February 13 👉Sign up now!Bree and E...
#71 | Becoming Assertive (with Emma Walker)
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Bree’s FREE live masterclass: "5 Steps to Speak Confidently in Any Presentation"on February 13 👉Sign up now!As a child, Emma...
Into the Story Trailer
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Bree’s Free Newsletter to elevate your English with stories.New season starts January 28, 2025
Psychology of Creativity (A Conversation with Fabio Cerpelloni)
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation between Bree and Fabio Cerpelloni talking about how creativity shapes our work, problem-solving, and everyday lives. ⚡ Join Bree&...
Facing Fear (A Conversation with Anna Tyrie)
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bree and Anna Tyrie discuss the psychology of fear, how it impacts different areas of our lives, and share strategies to overcome it. ⚡ Join Bree...
#70 | ReThinking (with Bree Aesie)
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bree believes in her idea, but when reality doesn’t match her expectation, she must rethink and adapt. Level: Upper Intermediate Accent: Canadia...
#69 | Daring to Try (with Gabriel Kazz)
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gabriel Kazz’s musical journey takes him to the TV show The Voice, where he realizes the power of showing up and trying. Level: Advanced Accent:...
#68 | Owning Your Mistakes (with Charlie Baxter)
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Charlie Baxter meets his girlfriend's parents for the first time, a big mistake turns into a lesson on honesty and connection. Level: Upper Int...
#67 | Learning on the Job (with Nikki Richard)
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Nikki started her career in human rights, she found herself adapting to a job that required a lot more than she expected. Level: Upper Intermed...
#66 | Breaking Expectations (with Sarah Allworthy)
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Allworthy tells a story of what happens when you do something you're "not supposed to do." Level: Upper Intermediate Accent: United Kingdom ...
#65 | Being Yourself (with Archy Jamjun)
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up, Archy Jamjun didn't feel seen, until someone finally saw him for who he really was. Level: Advanced Accent: United States (Chicago) ...
#64 | Change of Pace (with Megan Nicholls)
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After her dream job left her exhausted, Megan Nicholls decides to change her pace completely. Level: Upper Intermediate Accent: United Kingdom (M...
#63 | Having The Courage To Stand Up (with Ariel Goodbody)
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Goodbody steps into the world of stand-up comedy with a performance no one expected. Level: Advanced Accent: United Kingdom (Bath)👉 Get the...
#62 | Changing Your Perspective (with Rob Rudge)
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Rudge tells a story about that moment when you’re so close to a problem that you can’t see the solution. Level: Upper-Intermediate Accent: U...
#61 | Making Something Possible (with Fabio Cerpelloni)
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fabio decides to contact someone famous and what ends up happening gives him a new perspective on what becomes possible, when you ask. Level: Interm...
Sisters, Sisters Part 2 (from Easy Stories in English)
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 6 of Into the Story arrives August 2024! Meanwhile, enjoy this fiction story from Ariel Goodbody of Easy Stories in English about two sisters. ...
Sisters, Sisters Part 1 (from Easy Stories in English)
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 6 of Into the Story arrives August 2024! Meanwhile, enjoy this fiction story from Ariel Goodbody of Easy Stories in English about two sisters. ...
Unexpected Turns (with Christie Cunningham)
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christie was on tour as a professional dancer when unexpected turns teach her about strength and confidence, even when things get difficult. Level: up...
Running an Ultramarathon (with Thomas Zachariassen)
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom spends months preparing for an ultramarathon, but race day brings surprising challenges. Level: upper intermediate Accent: Australian 🚐 Ready...
Paragliding Accident (with Jaclyn St Louis)
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jaclyn tells the story of a paragliding accident and its emotional impact on her life. Level: upper intermediate Accent: Canadian 🚐 Ready to tak...
Searching for the Northern Lights (with Brigitte Lessard)
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Twice in her life has Brigitte felt alone and lost, and both times she decided to search for the northern lights. Level: Intermediate Accent: Cana...
#60 | Stuck On A Knot (with Scott Brandon)
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Scott goes exploring in a dark cave and gets stuck hanging on a rope with no light, he has to use his imagination to find a way out. Level: Advan...
#59 | Going Beyond NASA (with Tiffani Claiborne)
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tiffani leaves her job at NASA to explore a new path, leading her to the most difficult thing she's ever done. Level: Upper intermediate Accent:...
#58 | Waiting to Hold You (with Martin Johnston)
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Martin becomes a dad, he realizes how difficult it is when we can’t be with the ones we love. Level: Upper Intermediate Accent: United King...
#57 | Into the Wild (with Gloudina Greenacre)
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gloudina goes to Ecuador to volunteer with a wildlife veterinarian and ends up learning an important lesson from children in the Amazon. Level: Upper ...
#56 | Overcoming Impostor Syndrome (with Anna Tyrie)
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anna wanted to go to one of the most prestigious music schools in the UK and Europe, but felt that she wasn’t good enough. Level: Intermediate Acc...
#55 | Taking Risks (with Lindsay McMahon)
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Lindsay McMahon was backpacking alone in Southeast Asia, an injury teaches her an important lesson about living a good life. Level: Upper Interme...
#54 | Reimagining Success (with Alastair Budge)
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alastair Budge talks about his experience working in technology start-ups and how his ideas about success have changed over time. Level: Advanced Ac...
#53 | Building Confidence (with Anna Connelly)
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Connelly tells a story about giving her first big presentation at work and about confidence. Level: Upper Intermediate Accent: United Kingdom (Ox...
#52 | Life Isn't Forever (with Michael Lavers)
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Lavers from Level Up English tells a story about trying 16 different jobs in search of something more. Level: Upper Intermediate Accent: Uni...
#51 | 18-Meter Fall (with Erica Tait)
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Erica Tait shares a story of falling off an 18-meter cliff. Level: Intermediate Accent: United States (New Jersey) 🚐 Ready to take your English fur...
#50 | Mission in Paris (with Luke Thompson)
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Luke’s daughter loses something important, he goes on a mission through Paris to get it back. Level: Advanced Accent: United Kingdom (London) 🚐...
#49 | Chef Clive Travels the World
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Clive tells his story of opening businesses in different countries, working as a chef on private jets and yachts, in a search for new experiences and ...
#48 | TEDx Event at the US-Mexico Border (with Mark Lovett)
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark tells the story of organizing a unique TEDx event hosted at the US-Mexico border, with all its challenges and a few surprises. Level: Advanced...
#47 | Dealing With Uncertainty (with Bonnie Earl)
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bonnie receives news about a terrorist attack in Nice, France, where her daughter and family were vacationing. Level: Intermediate Accent: Canadian ...
A Long Trip Home (Rebroadcast)
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Keena makes a long trip home after spending the summer in Greece. This episode originally aired April 2021.Level: upper intermediateAccent: North Am...
#46 | Finding Your Purpose (with Alicia Marie)
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alicia was sick with cancer, for the second time, and she made a decision: if she could find one person a day to talk to, then she knew she could surv...
# 45 | Horse Trip Adventure
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam goes on a seven-day horseback trip through the Rocky Mountains in Canada, and unexpected challenges arise. Level: Intermediate Accent: Canadia...
#44 | Olympic Weightlifting Champion (with Laura Eiman)
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Eiman tells us about her amazing journey to become a champion in Olympic Weightlifting when she was 63 years old. Level: High-intermediate Acc...
#43 | Finding Your Voice (with Jill Mitchell)
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jill Mitchell shares how a simple comment from a teacher inspired her to overcome extreme shyness and pursue her true passion in life—singing. Leve...
#42 | Climbing Mount Everest Part 2 (with Laurie Skreslet)
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Laurie Skreslet and a team of climbers face difficult conditions as they attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest — will they make it? If you ha...
#41 | Climbing Mount Everest Part 1 (with Laurie Skreslet)
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Laurie Skreslet attempted to climb Mount Everest in 1982, he faced dangerous avalanches, the closure of the only route up the mountain, and a lif...
#40 | Just Dive In (with Lindsay Williams)
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsay tells us about a trip to Morocco when she needed to speak 7 languages just to find a hotel room. Level: upper intermediate Accent: United King...
#39 | Have a Thick Skin (with Alykhan Velji)
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alykhan recalls the story of his first day of school after moving to Canada from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania when he was 8 years old. Level: upper interme...
#38 | Do Things That Scare You (with Kerstin Cable)
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kerstin tells us about the time when she rappelled down the tallest building on the university campus where she worked. Level: upper intermediate Acc...
#37 | Build Better Habits (with Craig Wealand)
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Craig tells us that if he hadn’t started creating English courses for La Mansión Del Inglés, he’d probably be an alcoholic by now, or maybe even...
#36 | Searching for the Northern Lights (with Brigitte Lessard)
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Twice in her life has Brigitte felt alone and lost, and both times she decided to search for the northern lights. Level: upper intermediate Accent...
#35 | Paragliding Accident (with Jaclyn St Louis)
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jaclyn tells the story of a paragliding accident and its emotional impact on her life. Level: upper intermediate Accent: Canadian 🚐 Ready to tak...
What do you want to do in 2022? (Live Stories)
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We asked people what they would like to do in 2022. Preguntamos a la gente sobre qué planes tienen para este 2022. Transcripción del episodio Nivel...
#34 | Raising Bilingual Children (with Alex Perdel)
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alex tells us about his experience speaking to his children in English, as a non-native speaker. Level: intermediate Accent: Spanish 🚐 Ready to ta...
#33 | Busking (with Alastair Budge)
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alastair, from the English Learning for Curious Minds podcast, tells us a story about busking—street performing for money—and the adventures durin...
What do you do on Christmas Eve? (Live Stories)
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Preguntamos a la gente sobre qué planes tienen para la Nochebuena. Transcripción del episodio Nivel de inglés: intermedio alto Acento: inglés c...
Holidays Where the Heart Is (Rebroadcast)
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Esta semana Shauna recuerda cómo celebraba la Navidad en Canadá con su familia y cómo ha cambiado la tradición para ella. Transcripción, vocabula...
#32 | Living with diabetes
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Esta semana Cilla nos relata una historia sobre vivir con diabetes.Ficha de vocabulario, transcripción y test del episodio Nivel de inglés: interme...
#31 | Birthday Parties
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah nos relata su historia sobre fiestas de cumpleaños. Hannah, va a cumplir pronto los 30 años y en lugar de hacer la típica celebración, de...
#30 | Baking Sourdough Bread
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hoy nuestra protagonista, Erika, nos contará una historia sobre su experiencia en la cocina haciendo pan de masa madre, sourdough bread. Ficha de voc...
#29 | Adopting a dog
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Esta semana Amanda nos relata su historia sobre el proceso de adopción de su perro. Pero no cualquier perro, un galgo de carreras retirado, an ex gre...
From Offstage to Onstage (Rebroadcast)
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Esta semana Rose nos cuenta su historia sobre el amor propio siendo una modelo de tallas grandes. Escuchamos como superó sus inseguridades ¡y termin...
#28 | Becoming a Feng Shui Master
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hoy nuestra protagonista nos relata su historia de convertirse en maestra de Feng Shui, una ciencia antigua que tiene sus raíces en China.Ficha de vo...
#27 | A Long Trip Home
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Esta semana vas a mejorar tu inglés escuchando una historia sobre un viaje largo a casa después de haber pasado el verano en Grecia.Ficha de vocabul...
#26 | Opening a Restaurant
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hoy te traemos una historia sobre abrir un restaurante. Kaitlin nos relata cómo ella y su socio se arriesgaron para lanzar su proyecto gastronómico,...
#25 | Road Trip Detours
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Esta semana nuestra protagonista, Tze Yuen nos cuenta una historia sobre un desvío inesperado durante un viaje en coche por los bosques del parque na...
#24 | Becoming a Lawyer in New York
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Esta semana Rani nos relata una historia sobre lograr un sueño de llegar a ser abogada en los Estados Unidos. Escucharemos sus experiencias de presen...
#23 | Saving Lives
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Esta semana Daniel nos relata una historia de su año trabajando en las urgencias de un hospital rural en Venezuela. Para los médicos recién graduad...
#22 | Making Tutus
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hoy escucharemos una historia sobre cómo cambiar una carrera profesional para seguir una pasión haciendo tutús. Si aún no lo sabes, los tutús son...
#21 | Running an Ultramarathon (with Thomas Zachariassen)
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tom spends months preparing for an ultramarathon, but race day brings surprising challenges. Level: upper intermediate Accent: Australian 🚐 Ready...
#20 | Holidays Where the Heart is
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Esta semana escucharemos los recuerdos de Shauna durante las fechas de Navidad. En el episodio de hoy aprendemos vocabulario relacionado con estas fes...
#19 | Unexpected Turns (with Christie Cunningham)
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Christie was on tour as a professional dancer when unexpected turns teach her about strength and confidence, even when things get difficult. Level: up...
#18 | The Great Thing About Grandparents
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Esta semana escucharemos a Siew hablando de los recuerdos de su infancia. La protagonista, que ahora vive en Australia, creció en Malasia durante los...
#17 | Stuck in the Station
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Esta semana, Christine, una verdadera aventurera, nos relata su viaje por todo el mundo durante los años 80. En el episodio de hoy aprenderás el sig...
#16 | Feeling Fine
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Esta semana, Andrew nos cuenta todo lo que ha aprendido viviendo en el campo en Australia. Aprenderemos palabras típicas relacionadas con este entorn...
#15 | Biking and Brioche
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Esta semana, Harry nos relata su aventura en bicicleta por Francia y cómo hizo frente a los imprevistos con los que se encontró. Aprenderás expresi...
#14 | Underwater, Under Pressure
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Esta semana Andrea nos relata una gran aventura bajo las profundidades del océano en Playa del Carmen, México. Aprenderás expresiones como el signi...
#13 | Pack up, Push Forward
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Esta semana Charlotte comparte con nosotros su historia sobre los momentos inesperados y como se encontró en una encrucijada escogiendo entre dos vid...
#12 | How to get from A to C
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Esta semana Bree and Raül nos cuenta la historia del nacimiento de AC inglés y como la idea de empezar este proyecto juntos se convirtió en una rea...
#11 | Grow with the Flow
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
En el episodio de hoy, Sunil nos cuenta su viaje a las Islas de Escocia, y cómo acabó siendo su lugar de residencia durante 5 años. Escucharemos su...
#10 | From Offstage to Onstage
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Esta semana, en nuestro podcast para aprender inglés con historias reales y emocionantes, Rose nos cuenta su historia sobre el amor propio siendo una...
#9 | Fantastic Mr. Fit
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Esta semana en nuestro podcast para aprender inglés con historias reales y emocionantes, Marco comparte con nosotros su historia sobre cómo su objet...