
There Is No Spoon
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Hosted by Annette Wernblad · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 35 episodes
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Stories Cafe is an elegant lifestyle platform dedicated to a deeper discussion of literature, cinema, archetypes, philosophy, and the art of living deliberately. The Stories Cafe Podcast is the 5-10 minute "espresso version." storiescafe.substack.com
Annette Wernblad hosts Stories Cafe Podcast, a arts show with 35 episodes published.

Child: Do not try and bend the spoon. That's impossible. Instead only try to realize the truth.Neo: What truth?Child: There is no spoon.Neo: There is no spoon?Child: Then you'll see that it is not the spoon that bends, i

May you always do for others And let others do for you—Bob Dylan: “Forever Young” In this episode, Annette explores how the choices we make—both everyday choices and bigger existential choices—are determined by the stori

In this soulful and sensuous episode, Annette invites you to the heart of the French Riviera—where beauty doesn’t have to be expensive, and where simplicity can feel like luxury. Inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1924 ar

In this episode, Annette reflects on what it really means to live a deliberate life—and how that concept plays out in both everyday decisions and larger lifestyle choices. Speaking about her upcoming work trip to Nice, s

In this episode, we continue our exploration of the masculine archetypal principle and how it can guide us through healing, courage, and transformation. I examine the responses you gave me to the prompt in the previous e

In this episode, we continue our exploration of the masculine archetypal principle—not in terms of gender, but as one of the primary archetypal forces present in all of us. This is not a discussion about gender identity,

This month in the Stories Cafe Podcast, we will be exploring masculine archetypes as deep inner figures that can help us heal, energize, and live in tune with the seasons of both the year and our own lives. Annette intro

This is the final episode in our Paris series. To get the full benefit, you can go back and listen to the previous episodes. In this episode, we visit the evocative Place Furstemberg on the 6th arrondisement of Paris—a s

I would stand and look out over the roofs of Paris and think, ‘Do not worry. You have always written before and you will write now. All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know.’

In this episode, we travel to the Left Bank of Paris—to the atmospheric, history-rich streets of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Join me as we explore the origins and symbolism of this iconic quartier from its early days as a re

Why can a simple mention of James Joyce eating sauerkraut and frankfurters at Brasserie Lipp on the Left Bank of Paris feel like a revelation? In this episode, Annette explores the iconic brasserie, its connection to lit

Join me on this little journey to Paris where we uncover the remarkable story of Sainte Geneviève, and how she came to be the city’s patron saint. This is a tale of faith, resilience, and an unshakable spirit, and the le

In this episode, we will conclude our exploration of the wisdom contained in Paulo Coelho’s book The Alchemist, focusing on the eponymous character himself. Listen to all the Episodes in the Series Here: * Episode 1: The

In this episode, we continue exploring The Alchemist, focusing on the Crystal Merchant, a reluctant mentor who teaches the boy the hidden costs of fear and inaction. While the boy seeks to fulfill his personal legend, th

In this episode, we continue our exploration of The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, focusing on some of the key characters the boy meets on his journey. Each of these characters serves as a guide, mentor, or challenge, shapin

All through March, we will analyze different aspects of The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. In this episode, Annette explores the Hero’s Journey that Santiago has to go through. She delves into the book’s symbolic depth, the

In this episode of the Stories Cafe podcast, Annette delves into the power of aligning your goals with how you want to feel, rather than solely focusing on external achievements. She explores the concept of living delibe

In this episode, we explore the profound impact of stories on both our personal lives and businesses. Stories communicate directly with our subconscious, shaping our perceptions and decisions in ways we may not even real

In the third and final episode in the series on embracing your role as the author, writer, director, and editor of your own life, I share my personal reflections on the artists who lived and worked in Nice and the South

Episode Summary In this second part of The Author of Your Life series, I share my personal journey of reclaiming creative control over my life in the midst of the challenges of recent years. I reflect on rediscovering my
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