"Alligator Preserves" is a weekly podcast about revealing yourself through storytelling, story reading and story writing, but probably not story ‘rithmetic, because that’s not a thing. Listeners might be surprised by the personal secrets they’ll uncover. Host and author Laurel McHargue will examine a new topic each week with an eye toward capturing the humor in mundane moments and the poignancy of moments more memorable. By exploring the human condition with a magnifying glass, she strives to find common ground on a planet shaken by uncertainty. Using stories from her past and present, she will challenge listeners to engage with their lives more fully and to open themselves to new experiences, enriching their own life stories as they do. She will suggest reading, writing, and storytelling tips. Laurel believes that a life filled with challenges will never be boring, and anticipates that her narratives will convince her listeners of the same. She will intermittently interview guests with memorable life experiences.