{"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":"Bravely Bleeding: A Story of Survival, Identity, and Second Chances with Kris Corbett","slug":"bravely-bleeding-a-story-of-survival-identity-and-second-chances-with-kris-corbett","published_at":"2026-06-25T07:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/epic-stories-6367889/bravely-bleeding-a-story-of-survival-identity-and-second-chances-with-kris-corbett","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/epic-stories-6367889","url":"https://epic-stories.captivate.fm/episode/bravely-bleeding-a-story-of-survival-identity-and-second-chances-with-kris-corbett","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c6520611-c1cd-4bed-ba1b-0a245ecb8369.mp3","summary":"Have you ever faced a moment that changed your life overnight—a moment when everything is suddenly uncertain, and it feels impossible to know what comes next? In this episode, I sit down with Kris Corbett: nurse, basketball coach, poet, mother of four, and someone who knows what it means to carry the weight of uncertainty for decades. Kris Corbett shares her journey through seizures, brain hemorrhages, and two life-altering brain surgeries. But what struck me most is that her story isn’t about illness—it’s about resilience, identity, and discovering strength in the unlikeliest places. Join me as we dig into the creative intersections of sports, caregiving, nursing, and writing, and talk honestly about what it takes to show up for your own life even when the ground keeps shifting. Key Takeaways Resilience Wins: Kris Corbett talks about how she refused to become a victim of her circumstances, choosing humor and persistence as her lifelines (01:13:17). Creativity in Everything: We explore how artistry exists in sports, medicine, and motherhood—and why your unique mix of skills is a gift, not a flaw (12:36). Living After Survival: Kris Corbett reveals what it’s like to live for years under the shadow of a possible crisis, and how she learned to move forward (54:41). Owning Our Value: Our conversation dives into the importance of owning what makes us valuable, even when we’re unsure or feel out of place (21:06). Enough as We Are: We talk about letting go of perfection and embracing our strengths, instead of trying to be good at everything or fit in (27:28). The Power of Story: Kris Corbett shares how telling her story and writing her book became a path to healing—and why your story can do the same for someone else (01:13:41). My Challenge to You What challenge are you facin…","meta_description":"Have you ever faced a moment that changed your life overnight—a moment when everything is suddenly uncertain, and it feels impossible to know what comes n…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5491,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/epic-stories-6367889/episodes/bravely-bleeding-a-story-of-survival-identity-and-second-chances-with-kris-corbett/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/bravely-bleeding-a-story-of-survival-identity-and-second-chances-with-kris-corbett.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}