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Live A Meaningful Story

All Things Narrative

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

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How to Become a Better Listener

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2022/08/09

In this month's Narrative 101, we share how the tools of Witnessing (also called Outsider Witnessing) in Narrative Practices can make you a better listener with your clients, students, and loved ones. Derrick also shares his personal journey towards becoming a better listener. Plus, we feature a cameo from Narrative Therapist and previous podcast guest Jill Freedman! All Things Narrative cultivates personal development through storytelling. Become more purpose-driven by learning how to better

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43:52

The Hero in All of Us (with Jeff Ritter)

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2022/08/02

What if you could inspire kids in need through kindness and cosplay? Joining us today is Jeff Ritter, the founder of Jeffro's Heroes For Humanity. We discuss Jeff's journey in starting his company, what it means to embody a superhero (and why they matter), and how you can become a hero to those around you. Introductions (0:00) Jeff's Journey Towards Starting Jeffro's Heroes For Humanity (3:43) The Power of Superheroes in Our Culture (24:46) How to Inspire Through Kindness (37:43) Jeffro's Heroes

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01:22:01

Why We Love Lord of the Rings & Narnia

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2022/07/19

Welcome to the lands of Middle Earth & Narnia! This week, fellow story enthusiast Ryan Mating joins Derrick to explore two of the greatest fantasy franchises of all time. We compare and contrast Tolkien's and Lewis' approaches to storytelling, dive deep into the mythology of Middle Earth & Narnia, and share our favorite moments from these fantasy epics that help us live a meaningful story. Introductions (0:00) A "Brief" Bio of J.R.R. Tolkien & C.S. Lewis (3:31) Our Personal

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34:34

You Are a Storyteller

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2022/07/12

What story does your life tell? In our fifth Narrative 101, we begin tying everything together as we discuss how to tell our stories in ways that make us stronger through definitional ceremonies, resulting in more personal agency in our lives. 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

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01:00:55

Working with Communities through Collective Narrative...

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2022/07/05

Today I am honored to share my conversation with world-renowned Narrative Practitioner, teacher, and writer David Denborough. We discuss David's experience working in prisons, contributing to social actions, deconstructing masculinity, and his use of songs and folk culture to honor people's stories. Introduction (0:00) Developing a Passion for Narrative Practices (5:55) Rewriting Storylines of Identity in Prisons (11:56) Collective Narrative Practices & Folk Culture (26:50) "A Song of Survival"

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01:59:09

Why We Love Disney & Pixar

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2022/06/21

It's time to wish upon a star as we discuss the most influential animation studios of all time: Disney & Pixar. We discuss the role of fairy tales in culture, how these stories shape our fantasies at a young age, and our differing perspectives on a variety of Disney & Pixar films. Introductions (0:00) A "Brief" History of Disney & Pixar (1:33) Fairy Tale Storytelling (14:58) Our Favorite Disney & Pixar Films (29:27) Films We Are Mixed About (1:02:46) Overrated & Underrated

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32:40

Living Intentionally (The Elements of Story in Your...

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2022/06/14

Narrative Practices is all about helping people live their preferred stories more intentionally. So like a writer telling their story, how can we use the elements of story (plot, character, setting, theme) to live more intentionally the kinds of lives that are meaningful to us? We explore all this and more on this month's edition of Narrative 101. All Things Narrative cultivates personal development through storytelling. Become more purpose-driven by learning how to better understand and communicate

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01:08:11

Narrative Panel #1 (Publishing Preferred Stories,...

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2022/06/07

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

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25:27

All About Dreams + Podcast Updates

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2022/05/31

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. 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

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01:33:04

Why We Love Marvel (Part 2)

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2022/05/24

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

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Why We Love Marvel (Part 1)

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2022/05/17

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) Sign up for our next workshop in Lake Worth, Florida here If

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36:33

How Narratives Shape Identity

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2022/05/10

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. If you've been enjoying this podcast, please consider rating and reviewing us. All Things Narrative cultivates personal development through storytelling. Become more purpose-driven by learning how to

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01:15:24

The Story of Becoming an Inclusive Storyteller (with...

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2022/05/03

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

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Security or Adventure? (How 3 Friends, 2 Words, and a...

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2022/04/26

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

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01:37:55

Why We Love Star Wars

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2022/04/19

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

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27:40

People Are Not Their Problems; People Are Multi-Storied

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2022/04/12

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. If you've been enjoying this podcast, please consider rating and reviewing us on your favorite Podcast platform. All Things Narrative cultivates personal development through storytelling. Become more purpose-driven by learning how to better understand

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01:01:40

The Story of Becoming a Television Writer (with Kyle...

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2022/04/05

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

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Changing My Narrative Through Music

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2022/03/22

Welcome to our first Transparent Tuesday. Have you ever wanted to change the narrative you find yourself living in? In this episode, I share a story about how music (specifically Angels & Airwaves) empowered me to live differently at a time in my life (high school) when I felt depressed and stuck. 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

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01:21:36

Why We Love The Batman

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2022/03/15

Welcome to "Why We Love ..." where we take a franchise in pop culture and explore why it's stayed relevant. For this first edition, we dive into the World's Greatest Detective, the Caped Crusader himself, to investigate why his stories have captivated us for over 80 years. We discuss how trauma affects our narrative, Batman's 'No Kill' rule, whether or not the Joker should have a backstory, and the ultimate quest of becoming a better human being. Introductions (0:00) A Brief History of Batman

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23:04

The Narrative Metaphor

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2022/03/08

Welcome to Narrative 101, the second Tuesday of the month where we discuss the elements that the stories we love and the stories we live share. We begin with the foundation, the Narrative Metaphor itself, which suggests that we tell stories to make sense of life. 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,

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