All Things Narrative Presents:

The LIVE A MEANINGFUL STORY Podcast

Connecting the movies we love with the stories we live

10: How Stories Shape Reality and Identity (DUNE PART TWO)
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10: How Stories Shape Reality and Identity (DUNE PART TWO)

Whoever controls the narrative can shape reality to how they see fit. In our analysis of the newly released 'Dune Part Two', we confront the beauties and horrors of storytelling. You'll also learn how 'Dune' embodies a Narrative Therapy perspective on identity, confront the dark side of religion, and explore the various archetypes within Paul Atreides.

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9: A Cautionary Tale about Destiny and the Power of Dreams (DUNE PART ONE)
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9: A Cautionary Tale about Destiny and the Power of Dreams (DUNE PART ONE)

Dreams are messages from the deep; but where will our dreams ultimately take us? In this episode, we begin our deep dive into all things 'Dune', including an analysis of the 2021 film. We explore this cautionary tale through the lenses of identity and destiny, incorporating insights from Jonathan Gottschall's book The Storytelling Animal.

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

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