{"podcast":{"title":"Words that Change Lives","slug":"words-that-change-lives-6703362","podcast_index_feed_id":6703362,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/words-that-change-lives/","website_url":"https://words-that-change-lives.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/9c334f49-ac35-42ab-a8df-f0c5c9725e9e/tp3SXu4mDlVb_35iMnX_kHv8.jpg","author":"Helen Packham","episode_count":77,"summary":"Would you like to improve your ability to connect with others in a world where mutual understanding appears to be declining? Join Helen Packham, Verbal communications strategist and speaker coach, to explore how we can speak more honestly, talk more authentically, and communicate more effectively to motivate, educate and inspire. This podcast is for leaders, coaches, consultants and small business owners who want to increase the impact of their communication from 1-2-1 conversations to thousands online and in person. No matter how big or small the audience, tune in to learn how the words you use can make a massive impact. Whether you want to stand on the TEDx stage, pitch an idea, influence a group of people, resolve conflict or inspire action in others, there’s something for you in this podcast. In weekly episodes, Helen will be sharing her wisdom, insight and approaches, as well as speaking to top experts in the field of verbal communication to help you express to impress. Helen has built her career on helping leaders, coaches, and consultants 10x the impact of their communication to engage, educate and inspire their audiences. She has 15 years of experience in leadership develo…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/words-that-change-lives-6703362"},"episode":{"title":"Stories in Our DNA – Ep 1: The Firelight Beginning","slug":"stories-in-our-dna-ep-1-the-firelight-beginning","published_at":"2026-04-20T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/words-that-change-lives-6703362/stories-in-our-dna-ep-1-the-firelight-beginning","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/words-that-change-lives-6703362","url":"https://words-that-change-lives.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/274c5a90-40ad-4a0e-bdcd-2e15916099b1.mp3","summary":"Why are we addicted to stories? Why do they move us, connect us, and sometimes even save us? In this powerful season opener, Helen takes you back to where storytelling began - the firelight. From ancient myths to neuroscience, from Darwin and Harari to boardrooms and dreams, this episode reveals why storytelling is hardwired into our biology, leadership, and healing. Helen also shares her own story, of losing her voice and finding it again through the power of narrative. In this episode: The evolutionary reason behind fear of public speaking Why Homo sapiens survived — and storytelling’s role in it What your dreams teach you about narrative How story builds trust, empathy, and connection Real-world coaching stories that show the power of story in action If this episode speaks to you, please follow, share, and leave a review. Download Your Stories In Our DNA Season 2 Companion Kite Here: Podcast season 2 - Helen Packham #StoriesInOurDNA #StorytellingPodcast #LeadershipThroughStory","meta_description":"Why are we addicted to stories? Why do they move us, connect us, and sometimes even save us? In this powerful season opener, Helen takes you back to where…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1445,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/words-that-change-lives-6703362/episodes/stories-in-our-dna-ep-1-the-firelight-beginning/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/words-that-change-lives-6703362/stories-in-our-dna-ep-1-the-firelight-beginning.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}