Live A Meaningful Story
Welcome to the Live A Meaningful Story Podcast, where we connect the movies we love with the stories we live. We are four friends with different backgrounds who love watching movies and conversing about their deeper meanings. Each week, we discuss a film, wrestling with how its story, characters, settings, genres, and themes connect to the stories we find ourselves living. We often relate these films to principles found in Narrative Therapy and our Christian faith. Through this podcast, you will gain insight and appreciation for all kinds of stories, including your own. You will also be encouraged to reflect on your own life, and how to live with a greater sense of purpose. Join us as we make sense of our lives, one film at a time. 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 educational workshops and coaching programs at: allthingsnarrative.com Follow us on Instagram @allthingsnarrative Like us on Facebook @allthingsnarrative Connect with Derrick on Letterboxd @thenarrativeguy Check out Joseph’s stop-motion films on YouTube @JoeLee Stark25 Produced by All Things Narrative LLC
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Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
How do we find our place in an ever-changing world? In this entry of our genre series, the guys return to discuss Science Fiction. While these stories may warn us about the threats of technology and aliens, Sci-Fi at its heart is about exploring what it means to be human. Join us for a lively conversation as we prob our favorite Science Fiction narratives and how they inform our existence.
Introduction (0:00)
Defining the Sci-Fi Genre and Social Commentary [The Mitchells vs. The Machines, The Twilight Zone, Free Guy, Belle] (1:17)
Sci-Fi with Other Genres [Jurassic Park, Dune, Blade Runner 2049] (19:56)
Dystopias [Planet of the Apes, Hunger Games] (34:00)
Aliens & Time Travel [Mars Attacks, Back to the Future] (47:05)
Debating Nolan's Takes on Sci-Fi [Inception, Interstellar, Tenet] (55:23)
Check out Derrick's list of Sci-Fi Films
Check out Joseph's stop-motion films
Support us on patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/allthingsnarrativepodcast/membership
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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Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
We love taking control of our lives! But what happens when life throws us curveballs? How do we continue to pursue what we love even when things happen outside of our control? Joining us is below fellow podcaster and entrepreneur Jeremy Norfus. As we discuss his story, we navigate the tension between pursuing what we want and doing what needs to be done.
Introductions (0:00)
Humble Beginnings (3:17)
How Trials Shape Who We Become (17:08)
Navigating the Entrepreneurial Life (30:19)
Living Meaningfully as an Entrepreneur (43:48)
Jeremy Norfus, a native of Boynton Beach, FL, is a successful entrepreneur and active sports enthusiast. He currently manages Basic Booth and Speak Easy Studios, that both have the mission of providing opportunities to others. Jeremy credits his passion for sports serving as a foundation for his career thus far, as it opened doors to valuable connections and opportunities. Connect with Jeremy at:
LinkedIn
SpeakEasy Studio
Basic Booth
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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Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Why are we so drawn to Fantasy lands and larger-than-life characters? How can Fantasy stories help us better engage with our world? Derrick is joined by the return of Joseph, Jason, and Nick to take a deep dive into the Fantasy genre using JRR Tolkien as our guide. We also discuss our recent experiences at Mega Con Orlando.
Introduction (0:00)
Defining the Fantasy Genre [LOTR, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Studio Ghibli] (3:28)
Fairy Tales [Disney, Shrek, Monty Python, Into the Woods] (27:13)
Travel Tales [Narnia, Pirates of the Caribbean] (44:00)
Fantasy with Other Genres [Stardust, Wizard of Oz, Roger Rabbit, Pan's Labyrinth, A Christmas Carol] (1:08:21)
Reflections on Fantasy in Our Lives [LOTR, Edward Scissorhands, Bridge to Terabithia, Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio] (1:27:27)
Check out Derrick's list of Fantasy films
Check out Joseph's stop-motion films
Support us on patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/allthingsnarrativepodcast/membership
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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Follow us on Instagram @allthingsnarrative
Read my Film Diary (including reviews and rankings) on Letterboxd @derrickhATN
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
How will your story be remembered? What will you leave behind for the next generation? Today, we discuss legacy, and how it allows us to take an active role in shaping our future. We explore legacy from all different angles, including letters from deceased loved ones, the book of Ecclesiastes, Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns, and the contrast between the young genius and the old sage.
Support us on patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/allthingsnarrativepodcast/membership
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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Read my Film Diary (including reviews and rankings) on Letterboxd @derrickhATN
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Why are we drawn to heart-bounding adventurous and perilous journeys? Proverb Newsome joins us to explore Action stories, and how they challenge us to face our conflicts courageously. We discuss some of our favorite Action films, including 2022's hit Top Gun Maverick, and how going to college relates to the Hero’s Journey.
Introduction (0:00)
Defining the Action Genre (6:53)
Discussing Examples of Action Films (12:50)
Seven Samurai (14:32)
21 Jump Street, Die Hard (16:21)
G.I. Joe, Pirates of the Caribbean, Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Lego Movie (19:21)
James Bond, Top Gun (38:22)
Action in Our Life Stories (58:05)
Check out Derrick's list of Action films
Connect with Proverb at: proverbnewsome.com
Support us on patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/allthingsnarrativepodcast/membership
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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Read my Film Diary (including reviews and rankings) on Letterboxd @derrickhATN
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Joining us this week is clinical social worker and family psychotherapist Keren Gonzalez. Along with Keren's story, we discuss various Narrative Therapy concepts (externalizing, re-authoring, absent but implicit, etc.) and how they connect with Keren's practice and passion as a mental health advocate.
Keren Gonzalez graduated from Florida Atlantic University with her Master’s in Social Work and has her LCSW. She completed her undergraduate studies at Palm Beach Atlantic University where she received her BS in psychology. She is trained in EMDR and is a Circle of Security facilitator. Currently, she works as therapist at The Center for Child Counseling, focusing on using Child-Parent Psychotherapy to address trauma in families and children ages 0-5. Keren believes that all of her experiences—both personal and professional—have driven her interest in pursuing justice for vulnerable populations. In her spare time, she enjoys biking, reading a good book, and playing with her dog Luna.
Support us on patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/allthingsnarrativepodcast/membership
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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Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
You ever had an experience with a story that stirred something profound within you? Though most stories explore one's inner-life, there is an often neglected category of stories that specialize in the metaphysical. These journeys examine the philosophical, religious, and spiritual components that reshape our identity and make life meaningful. Jason and Nick return to the podcast to explore why these stories resonate with us so much, and what it's like for us to embark on our own metaphysical journeys.
Introduction (0:00)
Defining the Metaphysical Journey (5:08)
Discussing Examples of Metaphysical Journeys (8:37)
Prince of Egypt, Ben-Hur, Passion of the Christ, Silence (9:33)
Book of Eli, 2001 Space Odyssey, Groundhog Day, Bruce Almighty (20:56)
Pleasantville, The Truman Show, Stranger Than Fiction, Everything Everywhere All At Once (38:19)
The Tree of Life, Life of Pi, Soul, Wall-E (1:00:00)
Pinocchio, Frankenstein (1:18:04)
Metaphysical Journeys in Our Life Stories (1:31:27)
Check out Derrick's list of Metaphysical Journeys
Support us on patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/allthingsnarrativepodcast/membership
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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Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
What does it look like to have a healthy relationship with your past? This week, we dive into the phenomenon that is nostalgia, and why we cling to it in these uncertain times. We also explore the ways we engage with our memories, using examples from The Twilight Zone, Spider-Man, and My Chemical Romance.
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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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Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
How do we engage in meaningful conversations year-round about race, history, and politics? In this multi-generational episode, we reclaim the lost art of conversation through an informative discussion about Black History and our own narratives.
Introduction (0:00)
Denise & Michael Hopkins (7:32)
Sterling Shipp (55:03)
Conclusion (1:20:24)
Sterling Shipp is a Senior at the University of Florida majoring in Health Education & Behavior with a Minor in Anthropology. He is on the pre-med track and aspires to be an Orthopedic Surgeon. He has received numerous awards and has been given the opportunity as an orator to speak amongst the community, City Commissioners, and other prominent groups. When he is not speaking, he is featured on podcasts and involved in church-related activities on and off campus.
Connect with Sterling on Instagram and Facebook @sterlingdvon
Support us on patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/allthingsnarrativepodcast/membership
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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Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
It's a Valentine's Day Special! One of the most popular genres in novels and film is the Romance. But is the Romance more than just a simple love story? In the first entry of our new series on genres, Derrick and his wife define what constitutes a Romance story. Along the way, they discuss examples in fiction (including Romeo & Juliet & 500 Days of Summer), stories from their dating years, and how Romances speak to the love and acceptance we most long for in life.
Introduction (0:00)
Defining the Romance Genre (6:12)
Discussing Examples of the Romance (28:16)
500 Days of Summer (28:30)
Romeo & Juliet, Stardust, Princess Bride (31:12)
Warm Bodies, Twilight (39:22)
Disney Princesses, Midnight in Paris, About Time, Ruby Sparks (45:01)
17 Again, My Big Fat Greek Wedding (55:29)
The Big Sick, Shadowlands (59:15)
Romances in Our Life Stories (1:04:05)
Check out Derrick's list of Romance films
Support us on patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/allthingsnarrativepodcast/membership
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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