Cooking & Storytelling
What a Gift Podcast
Cook a meal. Tell a story. Let's dig into these time-tested gifts! In this episode of What a Gift, Sarra and Jule dive into two ancient arts that make life feel more alive: cooking and storytelling. Sarra shares a miracle of a road trip wedding weekend—from getting invited to a rehearsal dinner last-minute… to pulling off an emergency Walmart outfit glow-up in Manhattan, Kansas. Jule shares what it’s like reading Anne of Green Gables out loud at night to “heal the brain” and break the scroll/TV cycle. 🎁 Then we unwrap: • Why cooking can feel intimidating (especially cooking for one) — and how confidence changes everything • A hilarious “Cutthroat Kitchen in Ecuador” mission trip story (yucca roots, tree tomatoes, one propane burner… and mandatory Oreos + fresh cow’s milk hour) • The difference between cooking as art vs baking as math • How to become a better storyteller (momentum, editing yourself, callbacks, and knowing the point) • Why storytelling builds connection—and why we all secretly perk up when someone says “okay, story time…” Closing gifts: Hear about Sarra's surprising recommendation—from Walmart? Find out about Jule's new favorite music artist. If you’ve been craving more wholesome nights, better conversations, and a little more magic in your everyday life—this one’s for you, Gifties. 💛 Mentioned in this episode: • Anne of the Island (Anne of Green Gables series) • Chopped / Cutthroat Kitchen • Debby Dawson (music) — try: “Chemical Reaction,” “Gut Feelings,” “U of G,” “Nobody” Follow us and comment with your hot takes from this ep—we'd love to hear from you! 👤 Jule's IG: @c0ppacabana (the “o” is a zero) 👤 Sarra's IG: @sarrara ⏰ Early episodes on the SEEK Replay app (seekreplay.com) 📺 youtube.com/@whatagiftpodcast
About Podcast
We’re not, by nature, the kind of people who look at life’s chaos and chirp, “What a gift!” But maybe we should be. So we’re practicing — one conversation at a time — laughing (and sometimes complaining) our way through the little treats, let-downs, and weird in-between moments that make up life, slowly figuring out how to mean it when we say, “What a gift.”