Live A Meaningful Story

Narrative Panel #1 (Publishing Preferred Stories, Kintsugi, and the Use of Silence in Narrative Practices)

Welcome to our first panel featuring Narrative Practitioners from Australia, Canada, and America. We discuss a variety of topics, including our use of language with those we work with, the discourses within 'Tick, Tick, BOOM', and the importance of being de-centered, yet influential in our work.
Introductions (0:00)
Discourses in Stories (4:31)
Publishing Preferred Stories with Kate (12:16)
Silence in Narrative Practices with Toby (27:40)
Kintsugi & Narrative Practices with Kristin (46:54)
Kate’s belief that everyone has a story to tell drives every creative program and workshop that she develops and is the driving force behind the foundation of the Book Incubator. Known for her empathy and compassion mixed with a rather wicked sense of humour, Kate has the ability to quickly  create bonds and build safe places for people to share their stories. She has created a series of award winning Narrative Therapy initiatives that support her belief in the importance of written, visual and oral  storytelling.  Kate is a sought after speaker in the corporate sector, in communities and at creative forums.
Tobias Rader lives with his partner, his two children and dog in Port Alberni, BC Canada. He is a Social Worker and Narrative Therapist, working for the Province of BC and in private practice. He has a deep interest in the use of silence in Narrative practice and is most curious in finding rich narratives that are unspoken.
Kristin Pedemonti, Master’s Narrative Therapy & Community Work is a Narrative Practitioner specializing in piecing together preferred stories with survivors of abuse, addictions, and assault. She has worked with persons with lived experiences of: childhood trauma, domestic violence, trafficking and war. Recipient of National Storytelling Network’s International StoryBridge Award she has presented and performed on 5 continents in 20 countries, her favorite Iran. She is also a Storytelling Consultant at the World Bank. Kristin is the author of three books, most recently A Bridge of Stories which chronicles her journey creating and facilitating a decolonized seven year volunteer literacy project in Belize.
All Things Narrative cultivates personal development through storytelling. Become more purpose-driven by learning how to better understand and communicate your life story. Offerings include: The ‘Live A Meaningful Story’ Coaching Program, workshops for organizations, storytelling classes, the All Things Narrative Podcast, 1-on-1 Narrative Coaching, speaking engagements, and facilitating storytelling events. Led by award-winning Narrative Practitioner Derrick Hatch, we will be your guide towards telling and living a meaningful story. Learn more at allthingsnarrative.com and schedule a FREE consultation to see how we can support you!
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All About Dreams + Podcast Updates

What do we make of our dreams? This Transparent Tuesday, I share a few of the dreams that shaped the direction of my personal narrative, and the whispers of the Transcendent along the way. I also give some updates on the collective document, and this podcast as a whole. 
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Why We Love Marvel (Part 2)

In part 2 of “Why We Love Marvel”, we discuss the characters and themes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, share our rankings, and explore how Marvel superheroes can help us live a meaningful story.
Recap + The Marvel Cinematic Universe (0:00)
Iron Man (5:47)
The Avengers Films (17:19)
The Daredevil TV Series (42:25)
Doctor Strange (59:16)
Ranking the Infinity Saga Films (1:08:11)
How Marvel Inspires Us to Live a Meaningful Story (1:19:15)
Listen to Part 1 of this discussion
Check out Derrick's ranking of Marvel films
Check out Joseph's stop-motion films
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Why We Love Marvel (Part 1)

It's time to begin our deep-dive into the world that is Marvel. In part 1, we discuss the history of Marvel, the superhero mythos, the art of comic book storytelling, and our own personal journeys with Marvel. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss part 2 next week!
Introductions (0:00)
Our Personal Introductions to Marvel (2:20)
A 'Brief' History of Marvel (8:06)
The Superhero Mythos & the Art of Comic Book Storytelling (18:25)
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How Narratives Shape Identity

For this Narrative 101, we begin exploring the vast topic that is personal identity. We discuss the differences between group and individual identity, nature vs. nurture, the Narrative Practices approach to identity, and how the ideas, relationships, and stories that surround us influence who we become.
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The Story of Becoming an Inclusive Storyteller (with Kristin Pedemonti)

On this week's episode, I interview Award-Winning Storyteller and fellow Narrative Practitioner Kristin Pedemonti, and how her willingness to say "yes" to life led her to working on 5 different continents. We discuss Kristin's passion for Narrative Practices and storytelling, what it was like auditioning for TED, her de-colonizing work in other countries, infiltrating the world bank, the Japanese art of Kintsugi, and how she broke up a fight on the New York subway. 
Introduction (0:00)
Becoming a TED Speaker (6:23)
Developing a Passion for Stories Through Childhood Challenges (15:10)
De-Colonizing Literacy Initiatives & the World Bank (30:36)
Saying "Yes" to Life (54:41)
Narrative Practices & Kintsugi (1:05:17)
Kristin’s Narrative journey is layered and includes decades of projects on 5 continents through Listening, Storytelling, Creative Writing, Interviewing locals about their own initiatives to address challenges in their communities and sharing those stories on various platforms. She’s been called: a ‘rebel with a cause.’ She recently completed a master’s degree in Narrative Therapy and Community work. As a Narrative Practitioner, Kristin especially enjoys piecing together preferred stories often through her innovation project melding the metaphors and physical practice of the Japanese art of Kintsugi with Narrative Practices to deconstruct ideas around forever broken or damaged beyond repair. For twenty years, Kristin has also been a Professional Storyteller and is a Recipient of the National Storytelling Network’s International StoryBridge Award for her work connecting across cultures. She has presented and performed on 5 continents in 20 countries, her favorite Iran. In 2015, after a 7 year intention, Kristin infiltrated the World Bank where she is a Storytelling Consultant. She assists staff to tell the human stories within their data and more deeply honor the people they serve. Kristin is also the published author of three books including A Bridge of Stories which chronicles her decolonizing volunteer literacy project in Belize. Kristin is hoping to embark on another cross country tour taking her Kintsugi Narrative program across the US And Canada: piecing together preferred stories. 
You can learn more about her work at www.steeryourstory.com or www.KristinPedemonti.com  She also admits, she really needs to update her sites and will finally do so later this month. She pre-emptively thanks you for your patience!
All Things Narrative cultivates personal development through storytelling. Become more purpose-driven by learning how to better understand and communicate your life story. Offerings include: The ‘Live A Meaningful Story’ Coaching Program, workshops for organizations, storytelling classes, the All Things Narrative Podcast, 1-on-1 Narrative Coaching, speaking engagements, and facilitating storytelling events. Led by award-winning Narrative Practitioner Derrick Hatch, we will be your guide towards telling and living a meaningful story. Learn more at allthingsnarrative.com and schedule a FREE consultation to see how we can support you!
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Security or Adventure? (How 3 Friends, 2 Words, and a Fiancé Changed My Narrative)

What do you do when you're stuck in a rut? When I graduated from college, I thought that everything would fall into place. Of course it didn't quite work out like that. I needed to make tough choices, including where I was going to work and live. It was time to leave the comforts of home and venture into the unknown. This Transparent Tuesday is all about the friend that convinced me to go, the friend that got me there, the friend that took me in once I arrived, and the woman who made the adventure worthwhile.
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Why We Love Star Wars

We get dicey with hot-takes all around as we discuss the beloved Star Wars franchise. Focusing exclusively on the films (particularly the Skywalker Saga), we explore Star Wars as a myth that embodies the Hero's Journey, how Anakin is the product of his environment, whether it's appropriate to deconstruct your heroes, and how Star Wars inspires us to live a meaningful story. 
Introductions (0:00)
Our Personal Introductions to Star Wars (5:05)
A Brief History of Star Wars (9:45)
The Mythology of Star Wars (17:06)
The Original Trilogy (21:31)
The Prequel Trilogy (34:31)
The Sequel Trilogy (54:01)
Ranking Star Wars Films (1:21:24)
How Star Wars Inspires You (1:30:26)
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People Are Not Their Problems; People Are Multi-Storied

For this Narrative 101, we discuss externalizing problems, how problems are rooted in contexts, what it means to take responsibility for the problems we face, internal vs. intentional states, and the dangers of identifying someone by a single story.
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The Story of Becoming a Television Writer (with Kyle Arrington)

On this week's episode, I interview Hollywood Screenwriter Kyle Arrington, and how a combination of timing, location, luck, and perseverance landed him writing roles on hit TV shows such as The Originals, House M.D., and Conan. We discuss how we find inspiration from the stories around us, sharing your passion project with others, what it's like being in a writers room, Derrick's pitch for a Silver Surfer film, and how we learn from both our successes and our failures.
Introduction (0:00)
Developing a Passion for Storytelling (3:33)
Pursuing a Career in Screenwriting and Making an Award-Winning Film (20:54)
Breaking into Hollywood (32:59)
Writing The Originals (42:45)
Kyle's Upcoming Project (50:18)
What Keeps Kyle Going (53:18)
A Writer's Perspective on Living a Meaningful Story (55:30)
"Kyle Arrington is a TV & Feature writer, having written and produced two features -- Dead Dad and Recovery -- and numerous episodes of CW's "The Originals" over its 5-season run. In addition, he worked on House, M.D., The Big C, Conan, was the Showrunner for Snapchat's "Save Me", and is currently developing projects for multiple studios and production companies, including a Supernatural Vietnam War series for Sony along with producing partners Franklin Leonard/The Blacklist and Vertigo Entertainment. In addition to his writing, Kyle teaches TV Writing at the Florida State University Film School's MFA Screenwriting program and the University of Delaware, and is also a Program Director for Film Festivals. But most of all, Kyle enjoys going on adventures with his wife and son."
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