{"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":"The Fiercest Kind of Love with Shannon Carmicle Crawford","slug":"the-fiercest-kind-of-love-with-shannon-carmicle-crawford","published_at":"2026-04-05T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-story-of-us-from-cosmic-dawn-to-the-depths-of-being-7374324/the-fiercest-kind-of-love-with-shannon-carmicle-crawford","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/2680435","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/334131/2680435/the-story-of-us/2026_04_01_13_56_27_0b1e5712-3ddf-4fff-b6d2-eeeac4dffc88.mp3","summary":"This episode carries a different weight—one built not on tragedy alone, but on quiet, relentless strength. Jeff sits down with Shannon Carmichael Crawford, a Louisville native, former record-breaking swimmer, teacher, mother, and now fierce advocate. Her story moves from a joyful childhood and deep-rooted friendships to a life reshaped by profound challenges—and purpose. Shannon and her late husband Scott built a life centered on family, raising their daughter Caitlin and son Chase. When Chase was diagnosed with profound autism, everything changed. What followed was a relentless journey through therapies, medical systems, and uncertainty—navigated without a roadmap, powered only by instinct, love, and grit. Then came another unimaginable blow: Scott’s diagnosis with stage IV colon cancer. Ten months later, at just 45, he passed away. Left to carry the weight of grief, motherhood, and caregiving, Shannon didn’t stop. She adapted. She fought. And she kept moving forward. Today, her advocacy is focused on a critical gap: families in Kentucky lack the resources needed to support individuals with profound autism. With no in-state facilities equipped for 24/7 care, Shannon made the heartbreaking decision to place Chase in a specialized center 700 miles away. Her mission now is clear—bring these children home. Key Themes: The unseen strength of caregivers and mothers Navigating autism, especially profound autism (24/7 care needs) Grief, resilience, and rebuilding after loss Systemic gaps in healthcare and disability services Advocacy and creating change at the state level Important Insights: 1 in 31 children are diagnosed with autism; a significant portion are profoundly affected Kentucky spends over $14 million annually sending families out of state for care Early interventi…","meta_description":"This episode carries a different weight—one built not on tragedy alone, but on quiet, relentless strength. Jeff sits down with Shannon Carmichael Crawford…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4363,"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/the-fiercest-kind-of-love-with-shannon-carmicle-crawford/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/the-fiercest-kind-of-love-with-shannon-carmicle-crawford.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}