{"podcast":{"title":"Epic Stories","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/8db6efec-318d-4e5a-895f-1f775cc2ec1a/ay5qcgc.jpg","author":"Jean Tillery","episode_count":64,"summary":"Meet Jean, the force behind Epic Living With Jean – your ultimate life navigator and cheerleader. As chief, everything officer, (CEO), she’s on a mission to infuse intention and purpose into the lives of all women. Jean is more than a guide, she’s your Certified Dream Manager, turning “I wish” into “I did!”. Her motto has always been, “it’s all about the story”, because she believes that everyone has a story to tell. Throughout her journey, she’s met remarkable people, learned their stories, and now she’s creating a space where their stories can be shared. Enter the #epicStories podcast where Jean conducts casual conversations with guest from all walks of life. She is on a mission to help her guests share their stories, and in the process inspire you to discover, tell, and even change your own story.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-04T18:17:16.507808+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."}]}}