{"podcast":{"title":"#epicStories: Stories of Dreams, Detours, and What Comes Next","slug":"epic-stories-6367889","podcast_index_feed_id":6367889,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/epic-stories/","website_url":"https://epic-stories.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/284ee534-19d1-4b66-a5a5-5958508ba142/epicStories-Cover.jpg","author":"Jean Tillery","episode_count":71,"summary":"When was the last time you really listened to someone’s story… or your own? Hi, I’m Jean Tillery, Certified Dream Manager and founder of Epic Living with Jean, and I believe it’s all about the story. Every one of us is living a story. Some chapters we planned. Others we never saw coming. There are dreams we’ve chased, dreams we’ve forgotten, challenges that changed us, people who shaped us, and moments when life took us somewhere completely unexpected. That’s what #epicStories: Stories of Dreams, Detours, and What Comes Next is all about. Through inspiring stories, honest conversations, and personal reflections, we’ll explore the moments that shape who we are and who we’re becoming—from pursuing big dreams and navigating unexpected life transitions to overcoming challenges, finding purpose, and figuring out what comes next. Sometimes I’ll share a story from my own life. Sometimes I’ll sit down with someone whose story I think you need to hear. Some stories will inspire you. Some might challenge you. Some may make you laugh or cry. And some may help you see your own story—and what might still be possible—in a completely new way. Because sometimes hearing someone else’s story is exa…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-10T16:18:20.856098+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/epic-stories-6367889"},"episode":{"title":"Are You Running Your Own Race?: Life Lessons from the Ironman","slug":"are-you-running-your-own-race-life-lessons-from-the-ironman","published_at":"2026-04-09T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/epic-stories-6367889/are-you-running-your-own-race-life-lessons-from-the-ironman","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/epic-stories-6367889","url":"https://epic-stories.captivate.fm/episode/are-you-running-your-own-race-life-lessons-from-from-the-ironman","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a0f6c37d-5441-430b-90e4-d859fdb4cb01.mp3","summary":"Am I Running My Race—Or Someone Else’s? Have you ever caught yourself sprinting through life, ticking off every box, yet wondering deep down, “Is this even my race?” This week, I share how supporting my son’s Ironman journey stirred up that very question for me—and why it might be time for you to ask it, too. What You’ll Hear in This Episode It’s been a while since I sat down for a regular episode, but I felt compelled to unpack the powerful lessons from watching my son finish his first half Ironman and prepare for a full Ironman. Beyond physical endurance, it showed me truths about resilience, momentum, and the sacredness of choosing your own path. I talk about: How most of us inherit our race and stop asking if it fits the life we really want 00:17 Vivid moments from the edge of the starting line, the lonely miles, and the finish that brings transformation 02:39, 06:10 The eight big lessons I took from Ironman—including why momentum matters more than motivation, why rest is essential, and why running alone sometimes shapes us most 03:30, 04:13 The sobering reality that not everyone finishes—and why respecting the journey and acting now matters 06:30 What it means to build forward instead of starting over, and the decision my son made to keep training rather than lose momentum 09:03 That the point of it all isn’t the medal, but the person you become through perseverance 07:16, 10:04 Key Takeaways I don’t have to be ready—just willing. My growth comes when I step forward, even if I’m scared 03:20. Momentum carries me further than motivation. I keep showing up, trusting the process 03:30. Some miles, I have to run alone—but no one finishes alone. My family, friends, and community hold me up 04:13, 05:31. Rest and refueling aren’t rewards—they’re necessities. I need to p…","meta_description":"Am I Running My Race—Or Someone Else’s? Have you ever caught yourself sprinting through life, ticking off every box, yet wondering deep down, “Is this eve…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":799,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/epic-stories-6367889/episodes/are-you-running-your-own-race-life-lessons-from-the-ironman/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/epic-stories-6367889/are-you-running-your-own-race-life-lessons-from-the-ironman.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}