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The Story of Us: From Cosmic Dawn to the Depths of Being

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

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68:43

I Didn't Have to Wear That Dress Today | Pakesta...

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2026/08/23

What if one of the most powerful acts of courage isn't something extraordinary—but simply choosing to live another day?In this deeply personal episode of The Story of Us, Jeff Ellison sits down with nurse educator, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate Pakesta Washington for an honest conversation about living with bipolar disorder, breaking stigma, and finding hope after a lifetime of struggle.Pakesta's story begins in childhood, growing up with a mother who also lived with untreated bipolar

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60:08

You are Loved. You Matter | Cassidy Smith on...

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2026/08/21

How do we lose ourselves? Usually, not all at once.In this episode of The Story of Us, Jeff Ellison sits down with brand strategist and mindfulness coach Cassidy Smith for a fascinating conversation about identity, authenticity, mindfulness, neuroscience, and the quiet ways we drift away from who we really are.Cassidy describes that process as an accumulation of “small moments of quiet self-betrayal.”We barely notice the drift—until one day we look in the mirror and wonder:Where did I go?Cassidy

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82:17

Don't Get Lost in the Crazy | Sara Hathaway on...

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2026/08/19

What if resilience isn't something you build for the end of the world—but for everyday life?In this thoughtful episode of The Story of Us, Jeff Ellison sits down with bestselling author, martial artist, homesteader, and entrepreneur Sara Hathaway for a conversation about choosing a life that looks radically different from the one our culture often celebrates.From her family's homestead in the piney forests of East Texas, Sara has intentionally embraced a life centered on self-reliance, meaningful

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39:46

SPECIAL EDITION: I Bought a Bird Feeder and My Family...

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2026/08/16

There comes a point in life when you realize you've become the person who gets excited about birds.Not stock prices. Not college football scores. Not the latest headline engineered to spike your blood pressure.Birds.In this solo episode of The Story of Us, Jeff Ellison reflects on an unexpected morning ritual: sitting on the back porch with coffee, binoculars, a backyard bird feeder, and his late father's worn copy of the Audubon bird book.What begins as a humorous admission about becoming a

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60:55

It’s All Gonna Be Alright | Michele Blood on...

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2026/08/12

What if the worst day of your life became the beginning of your life's true calling?In this inspiring episode of The Story of Us, Jeff Ellison sits down with musician, author, and transformational teacher Michele Blood to explore an extraordinary journey of resilience, healing, and hope.Before she became known around the world for her affirmation music, Michele was living her dream as a successful rock singer in Australia. Then, in an instant, everything changed. A devastating car accident nearly

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69:46

Keep Paying Attention | Frank Joseph on History,...

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2026/08/09

What if history isn't really about the past?What if it's about learning to see one another more clearly in the present?In this compelling episode of The Story of Us, Jeff Ellison sits down with journalist and novelist, Frank Joseph for a conversation that spans decades of American history while asking timeless questions about identity, prejudice, memory, and our shared humanity.As a young reporter, Frank covered some of the most turbulent moments of the 1960s, including the riots in Chicago and

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66:36

SPECIAL EDITION - Rise & Climb | Transforming Trauma...

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2026/08/07

What do you do when life burns everything to the ground?You keep climbing.In this inspiring episode of The Story of Us, Jeff Ellison sits down with musician, author, entrepreneur, husband, and father Ben Barbic for a conversation about resilience, purpose, and the quiet decision to keep moving forward—even when life refuses to go according to plan.Ben's story begins with profound loss. As a young boy, his family's home and business were destroyed by a devastating California wildfire, leaving them to

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59:04

It's a New Home, But It's Still My Home | Dasha...

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2026/08/05

What does it really mean to leave one home and build another?In this heartfelt episode of The Story of Us, Jeff Ellison sits down with wellness entrepreneur Dasha Grankina for a conversation that begins with ancient Russian healing traditions but grows into something much deeper—a reflection on identity, family, belonging, and what we carry with us when we cross borders.Growing up in Russia, Dasha was surrounded by traditions that weren't considered "wellness trends." They were simply everyday life

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62:44

We Are More Similar Than Different | Roger Persaud on...

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2026/08/02

What if the stories we've inherited about history—and about each other—are incomplete?In this thought-provoking episode of The Story of Us, Jeff Ellison sits down with historian, veteran, and author Roger Persaud for a conversation that begins with history but ultimately becomes an exploration of what it means to be human.Growing up in British Guiana (now Guyana) without electricity or running water, Roger's journey would take him from the Caribbean to New York City, through military service in the

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65:07

Keep Finding The Joy | Tony Stewart on Love, Loss,...

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2026/07/29

What if grief isn't something we "get over," but something we learn to carry with love?In this deeply moving episode of The Story of Us, Jeff Ellison sits down with author, speaker, and resilience advocate Tony Stewart to explore how profound loss can become a catalyst for purpose rather than despair.Tony shares the heartbreaking story of losing his wife, Lynn, to cancer after a remarkable 35-year marriage, and how that experience transformed his understanding of love, grief, gratitude, and what it

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48:13

Season 3 Premiere- The Story Continues...

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2026/07/26

After several weeks away, The Story of Us returns with the premiere of Season Three.In this personal opening episode, host Jeff Ellison reflects on a season of profound life transitions—from becoming an empty nester and preparing for his son's wedding to traveling through Europe and rediscovering the value of slowing down. Along the way, he shares how these experiences reshaped his understanding of the podcast and reinforced its central mission: exploring what it means to be fully human.What began

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31:36

SEASON FINALE: You Were Sold a Smaller God… and You...

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2026/05/31

What if the feeling you call “God” was never meant to be contained inside a building?In this Season 2 finale of The Story of Us, Jeff reflects on the moments that leave us speechless—the overwhelming awe of standing beneath the vaulted ceilings of Notre-Dame, the impossible beauty of La Sagrada Familia, the silence of a mountain range, the pull of a night sky filled with stars.Part travel reflection… part philosophical exploration… part deeply personal letter…this episode explores the human tendency

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60:43

We Never Completely Forgot Who We Were with Yaffah...

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2026/05/24

What happens when an entire people are forced to hide who they are… for generations?In this episode of The Story of Us, Jeff sits down with Yaffah Batya daCosta—educator, speaker, and advocate for the descendants of the “Secret Jews,” families who were forced to convert during the Spanish and Portuguese Inquisitions while quietly preserving pieces of their identity in secret.But this conversation is about much more than history.It’s about memory. Identity. Belonging. And the human need to understand

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72:31

Raising Good Humans…Not Just "Successful" Ones with...

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2026/05/17

What does it really mean to raise a “good” human?Not a high achiever. Not a perfectly behaved child. But someone who is kind, grounded, resilient… and emotionally aware.In this episode of The Story of Us, Jeff sits down with educator, consultant, and author Rosemary Olender—who has spent decades working inside classrooms, schools, and family systems—to explore what actually shapes a child.This conversation goes beyond parenting advice.It’s about the everyday moments… the conversations we have… the

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72:15

NEXT GEN: Your Life Is An Empty Canvas... Now What?...

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2026/05/10

What does it actually feel like…to stand at the edge of your life…and try to figure out who you’re going to become?In this special NextGen episode of The Story of Us, Jeff sits down with Max McGuire—recent University of Tennessee graduate, adventurer, artist, and someone stepping into adulthood in real time.This conversation is a little different.Max isn’t just a guest—he’s someone Jeff knows personally (yeah, it's his daughters BOYFRIEND). Which makes this episode feel less like an interview… and

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53:52

The Life Most People Only Dream About- Sailing The...

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2026/05/03

Episode TitleShe Sold Everything to Sail the World… Here’s What She Found | Alison GieschenEpisode DescriptionWhat 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,

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63:33

May The Schwartz Be With You - Chasing the...

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2026/04/26

Some lives don't follow a script. They follow a feeling — an inexplicable something that whispers just loud enough to be heard over the noise of the ordinary. Calvin Schwartz has been listening to that whisper his whole life, and what it's led him to is nothing short of extraordinary.Calvin joins us today as the host of We the Species, a podcast over 700 conversations deep that explores the big, beautiful, unanswerable questions about humanity, connection, and what it means to be alive. If you

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19:10

SPECIAL EDITION: You Can Be a “Man’s Man” Without...

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2026/04/21

What does it actually mean to be a “tough guy”?Lately, that definition feels… off. Somewhere along the way, toughness has been confused with anger. Strength with cruelty. Confidence with tearing other people down.In this solo episode of The Story of Us, Jeff steps back and challenges that idea.This one is personal.Through the lens of his son Brady—a welder, diesel mechanic, and what most would call a “man’s man”—Jeff explores the difference between being disciplined, resilient, and capable… versus

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57:22

Is the World Falling Apart…or Waking Up? with Scott...

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2026/04/19

Something feels… off.The world we thought we understood doesn’t quite make sense anymore. Institutions feel shaky. The rules seem unclear. And underneath it all, there’s this quiet, persistent question:Is everything falling apart… or are we being pushed into something new?In this episode of The Story of Us, Jeff sits down with Scott Paradis—retired U.S. Army Colonel, Congressional Fellow, and National Security Fellow at Harvard—to explore one of the most important questions of our time.Drawing from

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72:21

From The Big Bang to Space Colonies: 13.8 Billion...

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2026/04/12

From Big Bang to Space Colonies (13.8 Billion Years in Under 90 Minutes) | with Richard AndersonWhat if the story of your life didn't begin when you were born — but 13.8 billion years ago in a single flash of energy that contained, quite literally, everything?In this episode of The Story of Us: From Cosmic Dawn to the Depths of Being, we sit down with Richard Anderson — molecular biologist, clinical scientist, and author of The Evolution of Life, Big Bang to Space Colonies — for a conversation that

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