{"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 4: Stories Of Folklore Myth & Landscape","slug":"stories-in-our-dna-ep-4-stories-of-folklore-myth-landscape","published_at":"2026-05-11T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/words-that-change-lives-6703362/stories-in-our-dna-ep-4-stories-of-folklore-myth-landscape","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/f7c4678d-ed06-413b-8c6e-eb71bee0b7bf.mp3","summary":"Helen and Jon The Storyteller explore the fundamental role of storytelling in human evolution, its connection to social bonding, and how stories help us navigate uncertainty. They discuss the significance of local legends and folklore, the purpose of stories in conveying moral lessons and entertainment, and the living nature of stories that adapt over time. The conversation emphasises the importance of storytelling in modern contexts and its potential to enrich our understanding of the world. About Jon Norman Mason Jon is a Brighton-based storyteller, folklorist and historian with a love for tales linking present, past and place. He is near completion of a PhD exploring storytelling as sensemaking and selfhood, and the role modern myths can play to inspire environmentalism in built environments. Instagram: jonthestoryteller Bluesky: @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social Facebook: Jon Mason stories and music Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/u6629371 / Jon the Storyteller Twitter: @jonmase https://jonthestoryteller.com/ Please like, follow, subscribe and share, it means the world and helps more people use their words to change lives, for the better.","meta_description":"Helen and Jon The Storyteller explore the fundamental role of storytelling in human evolution, its connection to social bonding, and how stories help us n…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2131,"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-4-stories-of-folklore-myth-landscape/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-4-stories-of-folklore-myth-landscape.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}