{"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":"Saying Yes to the Moon: Embracing Willingness Over Readiness","slug":"saying-yes-to-the-moon-embracing-willingness-over-readiness","published_at":"2026-04-15T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/epic-stories-6367889/saying-yes-to-the-moon-embracing-willingness-over-readiness","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/epic-stories-6367889","url":"https://epic-stories.captivate.fm/episode/saying-yes-to-the-moon-embracing-willingness-over-readiness","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e615f96c-7fff-4718-8770-7070038a7f92.mp3","summary":"Welcome to Epic Stories. I’m Jean Tillery, and in today’s episode, I invite you to join me for a reflection that starts right here in Texas, where I find myself waiting to cheer on my son in his Ironman race. In these quiet moments, my mind drifts to big questions—like what I would say if NASA called me tomorrow and asked me to go to the Moon. Would I be willing to take that leap? And perhaps more importantly, would you? Thinking back to my roots in Houston, in the shadow of the NASA Johnson Space Center, I remember how awe-inspiring it is to stand beneath the massive Saturn 5 rocket and realize that before any human ever left Earth, someone simply believed it was possible. These reflections connect to the present-day Artemis program, where astronauts commit years to preparation, face uncertainty, and step forward with courage not because they're fearless—but because they're willing. In this episode, I want to talk about that difference between feeling ready and being willing. I often hear people tell me, “I wish I was brave like you,” or “I could never do what you do.” But I don't see myself as fearless. I’m just willing to say yes, even when I feel uncomfortable or unsure. Each time I take that leap, I grow a little; what once felt impossible starts to seem within reach. So today, we dive into the idea that moving forward isn’t about waiting for fear to disappear. It’s about deciding that now is the moment to take that first step, even if the path feels uncertain. I challenge you to try the \"rocket test\": think about something in your life you’ve been putting off, and ask yourself what you would do if you knew you couldn’t fail. The gap between “I could never” and “I did” is smaller than you think—just one decision, a willingness to move rather than to keep watching…","meta_description":"Welcome to Epic Stories. I’m Jean Tillery, and in today’s episode, I invite you to join me for a reflection that starts right here in Texas, where I find…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":497,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/epic-stories-6367889/episodes/saying-yes-to-the-moon-embracing-willingness-over-readiness/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/saying-yes-to-the-moon-embracing-willingness-over-readiness.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}