{"podcast":{"title":"Perennial Pen (What Matters Most): A Silver Maple Strategies Podcast with Nate Birt","slug":"perennial-pen-what-matters-most-a-silver-maple-strategies-podcast-with-nate-birt-7833224","podcast_index_feed_id":7833224,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/615900/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/615900","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/c/c/f/3/ccf3c6bcee19d5acd959afa2a1bf1c87/Gemini_Generated_Image_cy20fgcy20fgcy20.png","author":"Nate Birt","episode_count":11,"summary":"Perennial Pen is a podcast for people who miss deep conversation and still believe the best questions in life deserve more than a rushed answer. I'm Nate Birt, and each episode is an invitation to slow down, pull up a chair, and listen in on the kinds of stories, memories, and life lessons that usually don't come out unless somebody makes the time and asks with care. We'll talk about family, faith, regret, joy, keepsakes, growing older, what lasts, and what we hope the people we love will remember about us when all is said and done. This isn't polished advice from on high. It's closer to a fireside chat, a front-porch visit, or one of those long conversations that leaves you feeling more awake to your own life. My hope is that you'll hear something here that helps you ask better questions, tell the truth a little more bravely, and start leaving a legacy now, while there's still life in your veins and people to love. If you're hungry for deeper connection—with your parents, your kids, your friends, your own story, or simply the life you're living—welcome. There's a seat for you here.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T00:18:16.294929+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/perennial-pen-what-matters-most-a-silver-maple-strategies-podcast-with-nate-birt-7833224"},"episode":{"title":"#5: Discover Your Narrative Worth: 'What Someone Will Say About You When You're Not in the Room'","slug":"5-discover-your-narrative-worth-what-someone-will-say-about-you-when-you-re-not-in-the-room","published_at":"2026-06-15T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/perennial-pen-what-matters-most-a-silver-maple-strategies-podcast-with-nate-birt-7833224/5-discover-your-narrative-worth-what-someone-will-say-about-you-when-you-re-not-in-the-room","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/perennial-pen-what-matters-most-a-silver-maple-strategies-podcast-with-nate-birt-7833224","url":"https://2570ab7b-bc69-46ef-85e7-1fcaa2ab09bb.libsyn.com/5-discover-your-narrative-worth-what-someone-will-say-about-you-when-youre-not-in-the-room","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/2570ab7b-bc69-46ef-85e7-1fcaa2ab09bb/04_Perennial_Pen_MST_260608.mp3?dest-id=5372295","summary":"In this episode, I talk with Toby from California about friendship, identity, aging, and the conversations that help us become more fully known. Toby introduces us to the Australian idea of mateship: the kind of trusted connection where someone has your back, listens without judgment, and offers honest perspective when you need it most. From there, we explore what Toby calls narrative worth—the fuller story of who we are beyond job titles, résumés, and the narrow ways we often introduce ourselves. These themes eventually led us into a poignant and practical conversation about aging, caregiving, planning ahead, and the hard-but-loving conversations families need to have before crisis arrives. Toby speaks honestly about turning 65, caring for a neurodivergent adult son, and thinking through how to prepare well for the people he loves. In this episode, we explore: What \"mateship\" means and why trusted circles matter How friendship can offer honest feedback without the usual family or workplace filters Why your story is bigger than your title, résumé, or LinkedIn profile Toby's idea of \"narrative worth\" and how you can use it to shape how you show up How hidden parts of our lives can reveal meaningful strengths The importance of planning ahead for aging, care, and family responsibility Reflection question: What part of your story have you kept hidden or minimized that might actually help others understand who you really are? Links and resources mentioned: Connect with Toby on LinkedIn . Learn more about Toby's work with narrative strategy at Spatial Shift . Explore The DO Lectures , where Toby's international circle of friends first began connecting through writing and community. Learn about The DO Lectures Micro Blog System , the writing course Toby mentions as part of ho…","meta_description":"In this episode, I talk with Toby from California about friendship, identity, aging, and the conversations that help us become more fully known. 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