{"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 2: Stories From the Ancient Past","slug":"stories-in-our-dna-ep-2-stories-from-the-ancient-past","published_at":"2026-04-27T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/words-that-change-lives-6703362/stories-in-our-dna-ep-2-stories-from-the-ancient-past","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/255fc283-ea39-4eba-89cf-2adcba54b75f.mp3","summary":"Helen and Marek Kohn explore the deep connections between the earliest forms of human creativity, ancient cave art and the foundational elements of narrative. They dive into how this prehistoric art offers a window into our ancestors' minds, the crucial role of stone tool use in human adaptation, and the importance of cooperation and trust in the structure of early societies. They also consider the parallel emergence of language and imagination, and how these factors have been essential in shaping both human evolution and the future direction of storytelling. If you enjoyed this episode please like, subscribe, follow and review, it really helps me reach more people and help them harness the power of words and stories to change lives for the better! About Marek Kohn Marek Kohn lives in Brighton and is a writer. The subjects of his books range from evolutionary theory to climate change, language, trust and moral panics around drug use; diversity, identity and how to live together better are themes running through them all. His most recent book, The Stories Old Towns Tell, has been shortlisted in the US for the 2026 Laura Shannon Prize in Contemporary European Studies, awarded to books that stimulate new ways of thinking about contemporary Europe. Marek co-runs Kupala Brighton , a project exploring what culture and tradition mean to Ukrainians in the UK today. https://marekkohn.info/ https://kupalabrighton.org/ Download Your Series 2 Story Companion Kit here: Podcast season 2 - Helen Packham","meta_description":"Helen and Marek Kohn explore the deep connections between the earliest forms of human creativity, ancient cave art and the foundational elements of narrat…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2470,"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-2-stories-from-the-ancient-past/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-2-stories-from-the-ancient-past.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}