{"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. 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I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard someone—maybe even myself—say, “My story isn’t important,” or “Nothing that’s happened to me really matters.” But over the years of living, loving, losing, and learning (and hundreds of conversations on this podcast), I’ve discovered that the real question isn’t whether you have a story—it’s whether you recognize it. In this episode, I sit down with Sara Lohse—author, podcast producer, and someone truly passionate about helping others uncover the power of their own narrative. Together, we dive deep into why so many of us minimize our stories, and how sharing what we’ve lived—no matter how ordinary—can truly transform understanding, connection, and even identity. From the family mementos we struggle to let go of, to the “bloopers” running in the background of our greatest moments, this episode is a reminder: you don’t need dramatic headlines or plot twists to have a story worth telling. Sometimes, the magic is in the everyday. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why “ordinary” stories are anything but: Sara and I bust the myth that only big, newsworthy events deserve to be shared, and explain why simple, personal memories matter most (04:05). How stories shape family, culture, and self: We talk about the vital role stories play in helping our children, parents, friends, and even coworkers feel understood and connected (13:15). The real power of vulnerability: Sara shares why it’s easier—and more rewarding—to be authentic rather than perfect, letting others in on our missteps and learning curves (19:26). Why connection isn’t the same as communication: Texting and social media might keep us “in touch,” but it’s real stories—told face to face or heart to heart—that heal iso…","meta_description":"Have you ever thought, “I don’t have a story worth sharing”? 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