{"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":"Decluttering Your Life: How to Release What No Longer Serves You","slug":"decluttering-your-life-how-to-release-what-no-longer-serves-you","published_at":"2026-04-30T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/epic-stories-6367889/decluttering-your-life-how-to-release-what-no-longer-serves-you","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/epic-stories-6367889","url":"https://epic-stories.captivate.fm/episode/decluttering-your-life-how-to-release-what-no-longer-serves-you","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/473c537a-10ae-403f-80c0-8da1904f35dd.mp3","summary":"Are you overwhelmed by more than just the mess you see? Clutter isn’t just about the things piling up in your closet or the endless emails in your inbox—it’s often about the unspoken stories, habits, and identities we carry. In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Young, a professional organizer who goes beyond surface solutions to help people uncover the “why” behind the clutter and find freedom in their physical, digital, and mental spaces. What We Cover Why clutter is often rooted in emotional patterns, trauma, and learned behaviors—not just “too much stuff” How societal changes and family history shape our urge to hold on or accumulate The real impact of mental and digital clutter, and why they’re often overlooked How to honor the stories behind sentimental objects without letting them control your space Simple, functional strategies to start decluttering on your terms The power of group support—and why sharing your decluttering journey can lighten your load Key Takeaways Clutter is about what we hold onto—and why. It’s more emotional than physical. Functional organization is personal. Find what actually works for you, not what looks good in a magazine or on Instagram. Sentimental items should be seen and enjoyed, not boxed and forgotten. Your clutter often hides in digital and mental spaces. Unsubscribing from emails or acting on repetitive to-dos can bring immediate relief. Asking for help isn’t a sign of failure—your ask may be the answer to someone else’s need. Progress doesn’t require perfection. Start with one small step—trash a single item, unsubscribe from one email, schedule a lingering task. Take Action Pick one area—your junk drawer, inbox, or to-do list—and do a single thing today: throw out rubbish, unsubscribe from five emails, or finally tackle t…","meta_description":"Are you overwhelmed by more than just the mess you see? Clutter isn’t just about the things piling up in your closet or the endless emails in your inbox—i…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3500,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/epic-stories-6367889/episodes/decluttering-your-life-how-to-release-what-no-longer-serves-you/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/decluttering-your-life-how-to-release-what-no-longer-serves-you.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}