{"podcast":{"title":"The Story of Us: From Cosmic Dawn to the Depths of Being","slug":"the-story-of-us-from-cosmic-dawn-to-the-depths-of-being-7374324","podcast_index_feed_id":7374324,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/the-story-of-us/feed.xml","website_url":"https://thestoryofusproject.com/","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/the-story-of-us/20250613_070615_55ea5e0531b80d159995304592d3c4fc.png","author":"Jeff Ellison","episode_count":38,"summary":"Tell Us Your Story - A captivating and thought provoking podcast that intricately weaves together personal stories with timeless ancient wisdom and groundbreaking modern discoveries to unlock the profound mysteries of life. Personal stories, special edition episodes, guest hosts and our Next Gen series, celebrating the young voices that are helping make the world a kinder and less divided place. Our conversations, preserved for future generations will send the same message as the oldest known hand stenciled cave paintings made by our Neanderthal cousins over 64,000 years ago \"I was here. My life was meaningful.\" www.thestoryofusproject.com Make sure to check out our blog and social media feeds to get the most out of your enjoyment of our show,","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T00:18:17.352306+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-story-of-us-from-cosmic-dawn-to-the-depths-of-being-7374324"},"episode":{"title":"Keep Finding The Joy | Tony Stewart on Love, Loss, and Learning to Carry Life Forward","slug":"keep-finding-the-joy-tony-stewart-on-love-loss-and-learning-to-carry-life-forward","published_at":"2026-07-29T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-story-of-us-from-cosmic-dawn-to-the-depths-of-being-7374324/keep-finding-the-joy-tony-stewart-on-love-loss-and-learning-to-carry-life-forward","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-story-of-us-from-cosmic-dawn-to-the-depths-of-being-7374324","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/the-story-of-us/3008563","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/334131/3008563/the-story-of-us/2026_07_21_02_03_21_42676ff0-6fb5-4dbe-b163-5e31ad420b47.mp3","summary":"What if grief isn't something we \"get over,\" but something we learn to carry with love? In this deeply moving episode of The Story of Us, Jeff Ellison sits down with author, speaker, and resilience advocate Tony Stewart to explore how profound loss can become a catalyst for purpose rather than despair. Tony shares the heartbreaking story of losing his wife, Lynn, to cancer after a remarkable 35-year marriage, and how that experience transformed his understanding of love, grief, gratitude, and what it means to truly live. Rather than offering clichés about \"moving on,\" Tony invites us into a more honest conversation about continuing bonds, finding joy again, and discovering meaning after life's deepest heartbreaks. Together, Jeff and Tony explore why suffering is a universal part of the human story, why gratitude can coexist with grief, and how choosing joy isn't a denial of pain—it's an act of courage. This conversation is ultimately about one of the most important questions we all face: How do we continue living after life changes us forever? In This Episode Why grief is the price we pay for deep love The difference between moving on and moving forward How loss reshapes identity and purpose Why joy and sorrow can exist at the same time The role of gratitude during life's darkest seasons Lessons from caregiving, resilience, and enduring love Finding meaning after unimaginable loss Why hope is a decision we make every day Memorable Quote \"Keep finding the joy.\" About Tony Stewart Tony Stewart is an author, speaker, and advocate for resilience whose work encourages people to navigate grief with honesty, compassion, and hope. Drawing from his personal journey through profound loss, Tony inspires others to embrace life fully while honoring the people they love. Connect wit…","meta_description":"What if grief isn't something we \"get over,\" but something we learn to carry with love? In this deeply moving episode of The Story of Us, Jeff Ellison sit…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3907,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-story-of-us-from-cosmic-dawn-to-the-depths-of-being-7374324/episodes/keep-finding-the-joy-tony-stewart-on-love-loss-and-learning-to-carry-life-forward/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-story-of-us-from-cosmic-dawn-to-the-depths-of-being-7374324/keep-finding-the-joy-tony-stewart-on-love-loss-and-learning-to-carry-life-forward.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}