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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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27:56

SPECIAL EDITION: There Is No “Them” | How Human...

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

2026/10/04

We live in a world that constantly asks us to choose a side.Us or them. Right or wrong. Our people or theirs.But what happens when the label becomes more important than the person?In this solo episode of The Story of Us, Jeff Ellison explores one of the central ideas behind the entire project: it becomes much harder to dehumanize someone once you know their story.Contempt grows when people become categories.Conservative. Liberal. Christian. Muslim. Immigrant. American. Wealthy. Poor. Boomer

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72:48

You Don't Rise to Your Goals. You Fall to Your...

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

2026/10/02

Everything changes.Our careers. Relationships. Bodies. Beliefs. Families. Health. Circumstances. Eventually, every chapter of life gives way to another.So why are human beings so determined to resist the one thing we know is coming?In this episode of The Story of Us, Jeff Ellison sits down with author and longtime U.S. Army leader J. Reed Durand for a fascinating conversation about change, self-awareness, leadership, resilience, and why the most important person we'll ever learn to lead is

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69:29

You’re Not Alone. Your Future Self Is Waiting |...

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

2026/09/30

How much of the life you're living was actually chosen by you?From childhood, most of us inherit a script: work hard, build a career, achieve, stay productive, make enough money, keep moving. Follow it well enough and eventually, supposedly, fulfillment arrives.But what happens when you do everything you're “supposed” to do and something inside still whispers: this isn't me?In this episode of The Story of Us, Jeff Ellison sits down with Monika Adamczyk for a deeply personal conversation about

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69:39

The Myth of "Me" | Scott Flynn on “I Am,”...

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

2026/09/27

What if the person you think you are isn’t actually the deepest version of who you are?Fair warning: this episode may require a little mental stretching.In this episode of The Story of Us, Jeff Ellison sits down with Scott Flynn for a fascinating exploration of non-duality, consciousness, identity, suffering, happiness, and one of humanity’s oldest questions:Who am I?Scott’s journey didn’t begin in a monastery or philosophy classroom. He was a successful builder when the housing crash sent his life

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75:24

The World Is Dumb... And I Say That With Love | Win...

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

2026/09/25

What happens when the world keeps making assumptions about who you are before it ever takes the time to know you?In this episode of The Story of Us, Jeff Ellison sits down with author, podcaster, athlete, advocate, and motivational speaker Win Charles for a candid, funny, and deeply human conversation about cerebral palsy, resilience, grief, mental health, independence, and refusing to let other people decide what is possible.Win was born with cerebral palsy. From an early age, she learned that

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60:07

Move Forward. You're Destined for Greater Things | ...

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

2026/09/23

There are seasons when survival is exactly what life asks of us.We put our heads down. Meet the deadline. Raise the children. Care for someone we love. Endure the loss. Pay the bills. Keep moving.Those survival skills can save us.But what happens when the crisis ends—and we keep living as though it hasn't?In this episode of The Story of Us, Jeff Ellison sits down with author Paul Prien for a thoughtful conversation about what Paul calls “surviving survival”: recognizing when the strategies that

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53:02

Are You Accepting of This Hard Life? | Sarah Collins...

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

2026/09/20

What if the life you’re waiting for is already happening?In this episode of The Story of Us, Jeff Ellison sits down with Sarah Collins, creator of Living Fully with Sarah, for a thoughtful conversation about purpose, depression, spirituality, intuition, parenting, identity, happiness, and what it actually means to be present for our own lives.Sarah remembers feeling different from an early age. She struggled with the religious beliefs she inherited, questioned why she was here, and sometimes felt as

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78:37

Always Be Grateful. Always Be Kind | Deremiah *CPE on...

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

2026/09/18

What can happen when one person sees possibility in you before you can see it in yourself?In this episode of The Story of Us, Jeff Ellison sits down with artist, author, educator, mentor, and speaker *Deremiah CPE for a deeply personal conversation about resilience, faith, creativity, mentorship, and the people who help shape who we become.Deremiah’s story begins in the Chicago housing projects, where life was difficult but curiosity kept pulling him toward something larger. As a child, he raced

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76:34

Bloom Where You’re Planted | Cleveland Bell III on...

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

2026/09/16

What if the worst thing you ever did became the only thing people were willing to remember about you?In this episode of The Story of Us, Jeff Ellison sits down with Cleveland Bell III, whose remarkable life has taken him from addiction and incarceration to decades of service helping others rebuild their lives.Cleveland eventually became the leader of Riverside House, a faith-based reentry organization in Miami supporting formerly incarcerated men and women through housing, counseling, employment

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92:24

A Difference of Opinion Isn't an Attack | Eric Brazau...

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

2026/09/13

In this episode of The Story of Us, Jeff Ellison sits down with Eric Brazau for a challenging and wide-ranging conversation about religion, Islam, identity, certainty, prejudice, and the assumptions beneath what we believe.Eric's story is unusual because his interest in Islam did not begin academically. It grew out of conflict, fear, strong opinions, and eventually personal experiences that forced him to look more closely at both Muslims and the ideas he associated with them.The result wasn't a

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75:07

You Die Once, But You Live Every Day | Helena Hamlet...

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

2026/09/11

What happens when the life you worked so hard to build suddenly stops feeling like your own?In this episode of The Story of Us, Jeff Ellison sits down with coach and founder of EAT Life Academy, Helena Hamlet, for a deeply personal conversation about identity, motherhood, cancer, anxiety, reinvention, purpose, and learning to slow down long enough to hear yourself again.Helena grew up surrounded by family, Caribbean culture, creativity, freedom, and connection. But like so many of us, she eventually

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78:03

You'll Have Time to Talk. Listen for Now | Byron...

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

2026/09/09

What happens when a life refuses to stay in one lane?In this episode of The Story of Us, Jeff Ellison sits down with author, musician, former professional golfer, humanitarian, mentor, and lifelong storyteller Byron Easterling for a wide-ranging conversation about identity, courage, service, faith, and the stories we leave behind.Byron's life has moved through remarkably different chapters: touring musician, recording pianist, leadership advisor, professional golfer, global traveler, humanitarian,

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55:04

Continue Being Creative | Arlo Edlin and Seeing the...

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

2026/09/06

What can an eight-year-old teach the rest of us about living a meaningful life?Quite a lot, actually.In this special Next Gen episode of The Story of Us, Jeff sits down with his eight-year-old nephew, Arlo Edlin, for a conversation about books, animals, math, infinity, video games, friendship, creativity, family, and a few questions about the universe that most adults stopped asking a long time ago.Arlo is entering third grade, reads at least two hours a day—sometimes four—and is already coding his

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70:57

Did You Keep Saying Yes? | Sara Roccisano on...

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

2026/09/04

What happens when the life you've built no longer fits the person you're becoming?In this episode of The Story of Us, Jeff Ellison sits down with traveler, writer, entrepreneur, and founder of Embolden Adventures, Sara Roccisano, for a conversation about walking away from certainty, answering life's quieter invitations, and discovering that the greatest journey is often the one within.Sara's path has been anything but predictable. She built a successful career that included Wall Street , but beneath

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86:45

You're Loved and Connected | Colin Chenery on...

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

2026/09/02

What if the peace we're searching for isn't somewhere out in the world... What if it's already here?In this deeply contemplative episode of The Story of Us, Jeff Ellison sits down with mindfulness teacher, psychotherapist, martial artist, entrepreneur, and author Colin Chenery for a conversation that spans more than four decades of seeking wisdom across cultures, disciplines, and traditions.From studying martial arts and Eastern philosophy to working as a psychotherapist, addiction counselor,

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88:43

Never Leave Them Without Hope | Dr. Paul Lynch on...

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

2026/08/30

What if the most important treatment a physician can offer isn't just medicine... But hope?In this deeply moving episode of The Story of Us, Jeff Ellison sits down with pain specialist, entrepreneur, and healthcare visionary Dr. Paul Lynch for a conversation that reaches far beyond medicine into the heart of what it means to relieve human suffering.Although Jeff and Paul lead organizations that could easily be viewed as competitors, they quickly discover something more important:They are pursuing

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66:08

Trust Yourself. Trust Life | Gayathri Narayanan on...

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

2026/08/26

What if peace isn't something we achieve?What if it's something we uncover after we stop resisting life?In this deeply reflective episode of The Story of Us, Jeff Ellison welcomes mindfulness teacher, contemplative mentor, and spiritual guide Gayathri Narayanan for a conversation that gently bridges ancient Eastern wisdom with the challenges of modern life.Raised in India and profoundly influenced by her grandfather, her guru, and sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita, Gayathri shares the deeply

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68:43

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

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

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...

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

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...

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

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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