Hosted by Stan Ajemian · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 18 episodes
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Stories on Purpose is a podcast that uncovers the life-changing moments that define who we are and why we’re here. Hosted by Stan Ajemian, a life and leadership coach who has transformed his own adversity into radical acceptance and gratitude. He and his guests share stories of purpose and resilience. This show features deep, authentic conversations with guests who have turned their biggest challenges into fuel for growth, meaning and impact.
Stan Ajemian hosts Stories on Purpose, a education show with 18 episodes published.
Paige Doughty has spent over 20 years performing for children across Colorado as one half of the beloved science and nature musical duo, Jeff and Paige. What began as small local performances has grown into a nonprofit d
In this solo episode, I share the experience of losing both parents to terminal illness at nearly the same time during the darkest time of my life. My father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and dementia, my mother with AL
Veronica Olalla Love was born in Argentina in 1976, just weeks after a military coup, to a family who had already fled another coup in Chile. Her mother shielded her children from gunfire in the streets. Her father becam
What happens when a hyper-achiever tries to master meditation in ten days? For me, it ended with violently throwing up in front of a hundred silent meditators and carrying that trauma for years. But that embarrassing fai
At the age of 12, James Davis-Massey made one of the most difficult decisions of his life: he stood before a court and divorced his parents. It was a soulful decision, one that defied logic and wasn't driven by what his
Aaron Simmons met his wife, Polly, in the Peace Corps, and together they built a life filled with art, literature, and deep partnership. They married, bought a house, and had three children. Then, three years ago, Polly
What happens when the life you've known is taken from you in an instant? For Tricia Downing, a competitive cyclist, that moment came on September 17, 2000, when she was hit head-on by a car and paralyzed from the chest d
In this deeply personal solo episode, host Stan Ajemian shares his journey through what he calls an "addiction to adrenaline", a pattern of seeking dangerous experiences that masked deeper pain from loneliness and depres
In this heartfelt conversation, Lyssa deHart shares her journey from running away from love to becoming the person who could truly receive it. Through self-awareness, courage, and deep inner work, she learned to release
Welcome to Stories on Purpose. I’m your host, Stan Ajemian. This is a podcast about the moments that change us—the stories of adversity, resilience, and transformation that shape who we are and why we do what we do. Ever
Most people view cancer as a devastating diagnosis. For Steve Staruch, it was something he met with curiosity and an unwavering belief that he would survive. He credits the steadfast support of the people around him as a
Sebastian Merz grew up in Germany, where the people continue to carry the reality of a dark past that has never been fully reconciled. His search for peace within his family and culture eventually led him to Canada, wher
Eric Davis was a professional alpine skier, on track for the Olympics or the World Cup circuit. Then, at just 22, he was diagnosed with both rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. The illnesses and the powerful medications pres
Elias Scultori began his career as a classical musician in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and was later invited to perform in another musical capital, New York City, appearing on some of the world’s most ico
At age 17, Tony Latimer was the first on the scene of a major car crash and made a life-threatening decision that would shape the rest of his life. Earlier in his life, his uncle had given him the advice, “Help anyone, h
Jonathan Reitz grew up hearing the message that he’s worthless and not likely to amount to much, even when he somehow knew he was capable. The message and the disconnect of it led to depression, which, when combined with
In this episode, Stan Ajemian interviewed Paul Boehnke, who spent 30 years as a classical musician, and through self-discovery, realized that his love of being an artist lay as much in the inner work as in his love of hi
In this premiere episode, host Stan Ajemian shares his personal journey through trauma, loss, and reinvention. From a near-fatal accident to the collapse of his marriage and career, Stan reflects on how inner work led hi
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Stories on Purpose is hosted by Stan Ajemian. The show is categorised under education (self improvement) and has published 18 episodes.
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