Live A Meaningful Story

7: How Connections Help Us Flourish (WALL-E)

How is connection the key to human flourishing? The film Wall-E explores the relationships between humanity, technology, the earth, and what happens when things go awry. Jason leads us in a conversation about Wall-E that traverses dystopias, identity, and the Narrative Practice of Re-Membering, so we can find ways to connect that help us flourish. 
Introduction (0:00)
Why We Chose 'Wall-E' (1:30)
A Dystopia that's Relevant for Today (8:43)
How Wall-E Helps Us Find Meaningful Connections (13:04)
Re-Membering in 'Wall-E' (21:23)
Conclusion (28:07)
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6: When Fear and Trauma Cloud Your Vision (Joseph & AVENGERS AGE OF ULTRON)

How do the fears and traumas we've experienced affect the way we live? Joseph shares his story, and how it mirrors many of the fears and traumas portrayed in the Avengers films. We also share some insights from neuroscience about traumatic narratives in the brain, and working with kids who have experienced trauma.  
Introduction (0:00)
Defining a "Joseph Movie": Confronting Trauma (1:31)
Avengers Age of Ultron and Joseph's Story (5:13)
Finding Our Worthiness (20:01)
Neuro-Narrative Therapy and the Absent but Implicit (24:51)
Gaining Clarity with an Unclouded Vision for Life (32:10)
Conclusion (34:18)
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5: Avoiding a God-Complex (AVENGERS AGE OF ULTRON)

How does the struggle to control manifest in your life? In 'Avengers Age of Ultron', this desire to control is evident in Tony Stark, as the layers of his psyche unravel through the personas of Iron Man, Ultron, and Vision. Through this film, Joseph shows how Stark's journey can help us avoid falling into the trap of the God-complex. 
Introduction (0:00)
Why We Chose 'Avengers Age of Ultron' (1:41)
Control and the God-Complex in 'Age of Ultron' (7:48)
References to Frankenstein, Pinocchio, and the Bible (21:18)
Addressing the God-Complex in Tony Stark through Ultron & Vision (26:58)
Conclusion (32:58)
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4: Reconnecting with Ourselves and the World Around Us (Nick & STRANGER THAN PARADISE)

What do we do when we feel disconnected with our identity and relationships? In this episode, we share insights about how to reconnect with ourselves, nature, other people, and God. Along the way, Nick gets personal with his story, and how he sees it in relation to the film Stranger Than Paradise. We also explore the power of connection through Richard Rohr's contemplative insights and David Denborough's 'Team of Life' Narrative Practice. 
Introduction (0:00)
Defining a “Nick Movie”: Human Connection (1:08)
Nick's Origin Story and 'Stranger Than Paradise' (4:27)
Reconnection through Contemplative Thinking (9:17)
Identity: Acceptance and Transformation (18:58)
The Team of Life in Narrative Therapy (32:47)
Conclusion (36:21)
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3: When Everything Looks the Same in Your Life (STRANGER THAN PARADISE)

Have you ever felt stuck in life? In this conversation, Nick leads us through the Criterion classic Stranger Than Paradise, and its realistic portrayal of loneliness and longing. Throughout the discussion, we'll share ways to break out of the monotony of life through re-authoring, and embarking on new calls to adventure. 
Introduction (0:00)
Why We Chose 'Stranger Than Paradise' (1:37)
Slice of Life in 'Stranger Than Paradise' (7:23)
When Everything Looks the Same (10:54)
Nick's Origin Story and Re-Authoring Our Lives (18:52)
Conclusion (27:45)
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2: Stories and Our Search for Meaning (Derrick & the STAR WARS Trilogy)

The search for meaning is an inevitable part of what it means to be human. It is through this search that we learn how to better navigate life day by day. And that's what we explore through the work of Viktor Frankl and the Narrative Therapy Practice of externalizing problems. We show how these and other elements help unravel the Star Wars narrative as it's revealed in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Throughout this discussion, Derrick also shares parts of his story, and why we all gravitate towards certain kinds of films.
Introduction (0:00)
Defining a “Derrick Movie”: Meaning and the Human Experience (1:30)
Revealing the Meaning of ‘Star Wars’ (5:46)
Externalizing Problems and Elemental Evil (18:33)
Derrick’s Search for Meaning (28:45)
Viktor Frankl and Finding Meaning in the Present (30:36)
Conclusion (38:38)
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1: What’s Your Origin Story? (STAR WARS)

Everyone has an origin story that illustrates who they are, where they come from, and why they're here. In our debut episode, we explore the origin story as a concept through Star Wars: A New Hope. Derrick then shares how this film (and George Lucas' journey of making it) inspired his passion for storytelling. Along the way, we discuss how to craft your own origin story using the Hero's Journey from Joseph Campbell, with additional insights about the Narrative Metaphor, and the origin story of how the four of us met. 
Introduction (0:00)
The Narrative Metaphor (1:30)
Why We Chose 'Star Wars' (3:29)
Mythic Storytelling and the Making of 'Star Wars' (6:45)
Crafting Your Origin Story through the Hero's Journey and 'Star Wars' (13:27)
Derrick's Origin Story (23:53)
A New Hope in Derrick's Life (29:14)
Conclusion (32:05)
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Welcome to the Live A Meaningful Story Podcast (Trailer)

Welcome to the Live A Meaningful Story Podcast, where we learn how to navigate life, one film at a time. 
We are four friends with different backgrounds who love watching movies and discussing what they mean to us. Each week, we analyze a film, wrestling with how its story, characters, settings, genres, and themes connect to the stories we find ourselves living. We then relate those films to principles found in Narrative Therapy, a field of study that explores how stories help us make sense of life. 
Through this podcast, you will gain insight and appreciation for all kinds of stories, including your own. You will then be encouraged to reflect on your own life, and how to live with a greater sense of purpose. 
Join us as we explore the relationship between the stories we love, and the stories we live.
Hosted by Derrick Hatch, a Storytelling Coach, Narrative Practitioner, and speaker. Co-hosted by award-winning filmmaker and movie buff Nick Natale, teacher and stop-motion filmmaker Joseph Wilson, and life-skills educator Jason Lynn.
All Things Narrative exists to guide you towards telling and living your story more meaningfully. Learn more about our ‘Live A Meaningful Story’ coaching program and our variety of workshops at: allthingsnarrative.com
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Genres and Your Life Story + We Are Changing Our Name

How does each genre of story speak to our lives? In our season finale, we review all the genres we've covered this year and how they can help us see our stories in meaningful ways. Plus, Derrick gives some important announcements regarding the future of the podcast in 2024, including changes to the format and name!
Introduction + New Changes Coming in 2024 (0:00)
Romance (9:42)
Action & Adventurous Journeys (11:15)
Fantasy (12:46)
Science Fiction (15:00)
Crime & Mysterious Thrillers (16:45)
Western (18:03)
Horror (20:07)
Slice of Life [Comedies & Dramas] (21:58)
Intermission (23:48)
Historical Narratives [Biopics, War] (25:55)
Superhero (26:58)
Metaphysical Journeys (28:16)
Final Thoughts (29:48)
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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Why We Love Slice of Life (Comedies & Dramas)

Companionship, grief, work, parenting, coming of age. Sometimes, we just need stories that remind us of what it means to be human. And for our final entry in our genre series, we focus on those kinds of Slice of Life stories. These films and shows fluctuate between the comedies and dramas of life, causing us to wrestle with what it all means. And for the first time, the guys are joined by Derrick's wife, Tori, making for a fitting finale of this series. 
Introduction (0:00)
Defining the Slice of Life Genre (2:07)
Tori's Pick: Secondhand Lions (8:36)
Nick's Pick: Inside Llewyn Davis (23:22)
Joseph's Pick: Good Burger (46:12)
Jason's Pick: King of the Hill (54:33)
Derrick's Pick: The Wonder Years (1:06:21)
Final Thoughts + Important Updates (1:28:05)
Check out Derrick's list of Slice of Life films
Check out Joseph's stop-motion films
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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