What’s Coming Up
Totally free. Come as you are.
Bring your notebook or just your curiosity.
We’ll send you any links you might need right when you sign up. Later, we’ll shoot over a few reflection questions and the Zoom link to join.
Let’s find the meaning in the media and uncover the stories we’re ready to write for ourselves.
Let’s watch then chat about Shrinking, Season 1, Episode 5
on March 19 at 12 pm ET
A grieving therapist decides to throw out the rulebook and tell his clients exactly what he thinks — but when his “radical honesty” pushes a vulnerable patient too far, the fallout is frightening and deeply human.
This episode explores what happens when avoidance finally catches up with us. As guilt, grief, and long-hidden truths rise to the surface, each character is forced to confront the cost of staying silent — and the risk of becoming vulnerable.
At its heart, “Woof” reminds us: you can’t heal what you won’t acknowledge. Growth isn’t tidy or comfortable. It’s messy, emotional, and often inconvenient — but it begins the moment we stop running and start telling the truth to ourselves and the people we love.
Join us (my co-host Carrie and I, plus our small recurring group!) for small but mighty conversations that make stories personal and growth feel possible.
“Life imitates art.”
And sometimes, art says the thing we didn’t know we needed to hear.
A line in a book. A scene in a show. A moment in a podcast.
You’ve felt that spark—that pause—when something clicks.
A soft insight. A hidden nugget of personal wisdom.
Not loud or flashy, but real enough to stay with you.
Stories & Screens is where we talk about those moments—and why they matter.
What is Stories & Screens?
A “Book Plus Club” for Your Inner Growth Journey
Stories & Screens is a free, virtual club where we explore personal growth and development through stories told on screen and through sound.
We’ll reflect together using:
Podcasts
Movies
TV shows
And yes, maybe a book or two
It’s like a book club—but with a broader lens and a softer vibe.
Why It Matters
Not everything that fills our time feeds our growth. There’s a lot of noise out there—and when we’re moving fast, it’s easy to miss the quiet truths that help us come home to ourselves.
But every once in a while, something lands.
A moment in a show.
A sentence in a podcast.
A character arc that makes you think,
“Wait… is this about me?”
The stories we watch and listen to aren’t just entertainment—they mirror our patterns, our possibilities, and sometimes even our pain.
They can reveal beliefs we didn’t know we were carrying. They can remind us we’re not alone. And they can offer us a way forward that actually feels good.
This isn’t about analyzing content.
It’s about listening with a different kind of attention—one that helps clear Energetic Clutter and reconnect you to the life you’re here to live.
Let’s pause. Reflect. And find meaning in what we’re already watching, reading, and hearing.
Who It’s For
This space is for you if:
You love a good story—and also love talking about what it means to you
You want your personal growth journey to feel natural, not forced
You enjoy reflection without the pressure to fix or perform
You’ve shouted “OMG SAME” at a character on TV
You’d like to meet up with a group of people who enjoy a blend of fun and learning about themselves
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Tanya Cole-Lesnick
Tanya brings years of experience helping people navigate their inner lives—first as a therapist, now as a personal growth coach. She has experience leading book clubs, both at Barnes & Noble and in her private therapy practice, always with a unique approach: turning stories into starting points for self-discovery.
With Stories & Screens, she’s opening up the circle—welcoming more people into a “book plus club” where growth comes from the media that moves us: books, shows, podcasts, and more.
Tanya has a gift for asking questions that open new perspectives and stir meaningful conversation. She believes transformation doesn’t have to feel like hard work—it can start with a sentence, a scene, or a shared story.
With heart, clarity, and a deep appreciation for connection, she creates space for thoughtful exploration and honest dialogue.
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Carrie Jean Lipe
Carrie has energy, insight, and a millennial perspective that she brings to every conversation.
A daughter, aunt, writer, and self-published poet with an old soul and a deep love of history, her favorite stories are historical coming-of-age tales (think American Girl or the Dear America series). She wouldn’t be surprised if she lived in the 1800s in another life, so don’t be surprised when that historical flair shows up.
Rooted in psychology, hospitality, and shaped by years of building her digital marketing business (Content by Carrie Jean), Carrie has supported dozens of mental health professionals.
She blends curiosity, care, and lived experience with a deep appreciation for learning—and for what it means to be human on this earth.She has grieved deeply and grown immensely, and she’s grateful to be here with Tanya sharing her story and hoping to spark meaningful conversation, reflection, and growth within you, too.
