Explore the power of storytelling and empathetic listening in this 53-minute conference talk from The Aspen Institute's Aspen Ideas: Health 2023 event. Delve into the StoryCorps model, which has collected and preserved over half a million personal stories. Discover how sharing and listening to stories can cultivate empathy, honor traditions, and foster connections among caregivers, family members, healthcare providers, and patients. Learn about the health-promoting benefits of careful listening and gain insights into the uniquely human activity of storytelling. Hear selected stories from the StoryCorps collection and be inspired to share your own narrative with active listeners.