{"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":"The Battle Between Grit and Grace","slug":"the-battle-between-grit-and-grace","published_at":"2024-10-31T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/epic-stories-6367889/the-battle-between-grit-and-grace","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/epic-stories-6367889","url":"https://epic-stories.captivate.fm/episode/the-battle-between-grit-and-grace","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/46562e00-e09a-4106-945f-78c425778886.mp3","summary":"In this episode of #epicStories, Jean Tillery explores the powerful balance between grit and grace, sharing insights from a Spartan Ultra race, Angela Duckworth’s research on perseverance, and reflections from ultra-triathlete Will Turner. Discover how grit drives us forward and how grace gives us the space to pause and appreciate the journey. I hope you enjoyed the story for today, if you want to hear more or connect with me visit epiclivingwithjean.com Don't forget to check out my new book \" A Dreamers Travel Journal \" Go out and live epic today, and every day!","meta_description":"In this episode of #epicStories, Jean Tillery explores the powerful balance between grit and grace, sharing insights from a Spartan Ultra race, Angela Duc…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":777,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/epic-stories-6367889/episodes/the-battle-between-grit-and-grace/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/the-battle-between-grit-and-grace.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}