{"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 Life Most People Only Dream About- Sailing The World with Alison Gieschen","slug":"the-life-most-people-only-dream-about-sailing-the-world-with-alison-gieschen","published_at":"2026-05-03T13:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-story-of-us-from-cosmic-dawn-to-the-depths-of-being-7374324/the-life-most-people-only-dream-about-sailing-the-world-with-alison-gieschen","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/2776646","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/334131/2776646/the-story-of-us/2026_04_29_00_44_43_2a6d77f6-ad83-4607-b673-0577daeb8b36.mp3","summary":"Episode Title She Sold Everything to Sail the World… Here’s What She Found | Alison Gieschen Episode Description What happens when you walk away from everything you’ve built… and choose a life most people only dream about? In this episode of The Story of Us , Jeff sits down with Alison Gieschen—author, storyteller, and global sailor—who made a bold decision alongside her husband to sell everything they owned and circumnavigate the world by sailboat. Since then, they’ve traveled across five continents, visited over 50 countries, and lived a life shaped not by schedules… but by wind, water, and the unknown. But this conversation isn’t just about travel. It’s about what happens when you strip life down to its essentials. About the people you meet along the way. The perspectives that change you. And what truly matters when comfort, routine, and certainty are no longer part of the equation. From navigating storms at sea to navigating different cultures and ways of living, Alison shares what years on the ocean have taught her about humanity, connection, and the shared experience of being alive. What You’ll Take Away Why transformational travel is about people—not places What Alison learned from communities living with far less How stepping outside your normal life reshapes your perspective The difference between chasing experiences and finding meaning What really matters when everything else is stripped away Key Themes Human connection across cultures Simplicity vs modern life Adventure and uncertainty Perspective and gratitude What it means to truly live About the Guest – Alison Gieschen Alison Gieschen is a former teacher, equestrian vaulting coach, and horse farm owner who chose a radically different path—selling everything to sail around the world with her husband aboard…","meta_description":"Episode Title She Sold Everything to Sail the World… Here’s What She Found | Alison Gieschen Episode Description What happens when you walk away from ever…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3232,"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-life-most-people-only-dream-about-sailing-the-world-with-alison-gieschen/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-life-most-people-only-dream-about-sailing-the-world-with-alison-gieschen.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}