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not Super, but Human

Welcome to not super, but human.In a world obsessed with extraordinary success, this podcast explores what it means to live an normal life with purpose.Hosted by counselor, author, and creator of the Heroic PATH Model, William Newman, not super but human examines personal growth through the lens of the Hero's Journey, psychology, meaning, mythology, and the stories that shape our narratives.Each episode explores the challenges we all face: finding purpose, overcoming challenges, navigating change, confronting self-doubt, building resilience, and discovering who we are becoming. Drawing from mythology, popular culture, counseling concepts, and real-world experience, these conversations offer practical insights for anyone seeking a more meaningful life.Whether you're standing at the beginning of a new chapter, facing an unexpected challenge, or searching for a deeper sense of direction, this podcast invites you to see yourself as the hero of

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    The Rewards

    The Rewards are what we ultimately achieve through the Hero's Journey. These rewards are not objects, but something deeper we find within ourselves that help us to live a better life and support those around us.If you want to go deeper into this work, including the full framework and guided exercises, you can find my book not Super but Human here:not Super but Human: Discover a Sense of Purpose as the Everyday Hero: Newman, William: 9798245659947: Amazon.com: BooksIf you're looking for more structured support, I offer group and individual coaching based on my framework through my private practice, Sword in Stone Counseling.Chemical Dependency Assessments and Heroic PATH Coaching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Transformation and Revelations

    In this episode, following trials and the abyss, explore the concept of how our progress, growth, and setbacks move us forward.If you want to go deeper into this work, including the full framework and guided exercises, you can find my book not Super but Human here:not Super but Human: Discover a Sense of Purpose as the Everyday Hero: Newman, William: 9798245659947: Amazon.com: BooksIf you're looking for more structured support, I offer group and individual coaching based on my framework through my private practice, Sword in Stone Counseling.Chemical Dependency Assessments and Heroic PATH Coaching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Abyss

    Explore the concept of the Abyss within the Hero's Journey. After surviving the hardest periods of our lives, we may walk away with a deeper understanding of our purpose and what we are capable of. If you want to go deeper into this work, including the full framework and guided exercises, you can find my book not Super but Human here:not Super but Human: Discover a Sense of Purpose as the Everyday Hero: Newman, William: 9798245659947: Amazon.com: BooksIf you're looking for more structured support, I offer group and individual coaching based on my framework through my private practice, Sword in Stone Counseling.Chemical Dependency Assessments and Heroic PATH Coaching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Trials, Allies, and Enemies

    Walk with me through what it means to face the trials, count on allies, and challenge enemies on the Everyday Hero's Journey.If you want to go deeper into this work, including the full framework and guided exercises, you can find my book not Super but Human here:not Super but Human: Discover a Sense of Purpose as the Everyday Hero: Newman, William: 9798245659947: Amazon.com: BooksIf you're looking for more structured support, I offer group and individual coaching based on my framework through my private practice, Sword in Stone Counseling.Chemical Dependency Assessments and Heroic PATH Coaching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Meeting the Mentor

    Join me as I discuss the concept of meeting the mentor on the Hero's Journey. We are not meant to travel alone.If you want to go deeper into this work, including the full framework and guided exercises, you can find my book not Super but Human here:not Super but Human: Discover a Sense of Purpose as the Everyday Hero: Newman, William: 9798245659947: Amazon.com: BooksIf you're looking for more structured support, I offer group and individual coaching based on my framework through my private practice, Sword in Stone Counseling.Chemical Dependency Assessments and Heroic PATH Coaching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Acknowledging the Need to Change

    Andrew and I discuss the concept of accepting the call to adventure in the work we do. If you want to go deeper into this work, including the full framework and guided exercises, you can find my book not Super but Human here:not Super but Human: Discover a Sense of Purpose as the Everyday Hero: Newman, William: 9798245659947: Amazon.com: BooksIf you're looking for more structured support, I offer group and individual coaching based on my framework through my private practice, Sword in Stone Counseling.Chemical Dependency Assessments and Heroic PATH Coaching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Accepting the Call to Adventure

    I discuss what it means to accept the call to adventure, challenges present, and willingness to walk into the unknown.If you want to go deeper into this work, including the full framework and guided exercises, you can find my book not Super but Human here:not Super but Human: Discover a Sense of Purpose as the Everyday Hero: Newman, William: 9798245659947: Amazon.com: BooksIf you're looking for more structured support, I offer group and individual coaching based on my framework through my private practice, Sword in Stone Counseling.Chemical Dependency Assessments and Heroic PATH Coaching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Burn the Boats

    Never give up, push forward, stop providing an option for retreat when working toward your goals.If you want to go deeper into this work, including the full framework and guided exercises, you can find my book not Super but Human here:not Super but Human: Discover a Sense of Purpose as the Everyday Hero: Newman, William: 9798245659947: Amazon.com: BooksIf you're looking for more structured support, I offer group and individual coaching based on my framework through my private practice, Sword in Stone Counseling.Chemical Dependency Assessments and Heroic PATH Coaching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Call to Adventure

    Join me as I explore the call to adventure, and what it looks like for the everyday hero.If you want to go deeper into this work, including the full framework and guided exercises, you can find my book not Super but Human here:not Super but Human: Discover a Sense of Purpose as the Everyday Hero: Newman, William: 9798245659947: Amazon.com: BooksIf you're looking for more structured support, I offer group and individual coaching based on my framework through my private practice, Sword in Stone Counseling.Chemical Dependency Assessments and Heroic PATH Coaching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Join the Journey

    Accept the call to adventure, take up your personal hero's journey!If you want to go deeper into this work, including the full framework and guided exercises, you can find my book not Super but Human here:not Super but Human: Discover a Sense of Purpose as the Everyday Hero: Newman, William: 9798245659947: Amazon.com: BooksIf you're looking for more structured support, I offer group and individual coaching based on my framework through my private practice, Sword in Stone Counseling.Chemical Dependency Assessments and Heroic PATH Coaching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The World You Know

    I discuss the world before the hero receives the call to adventure and takes up their journey. The World You Know is the 'Why'. Why the hero's journey is so important.If you want to go deeper into this work, including the full framework and guided exercises, you can find my book not Super but Human here:not Super but Human: Discover a Sense of Purpose as the Everyday Hero: Newman, William: 9798245659947: Amazon.com: BooksIf you're looking for more structured support, I offer group and individual coaching based on my framework through my private practice, Sword in Stone Counseling.Chemical Dependency Assessments and Heroic PATH Coaching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Just a Little More

    “Good Intentions aren’t enough. They’re not meaningless, but that’s where we have to start, not where we end.” – Leia, Star Wars, Leia: Princess of Alderaan by Claudia GreyIf you want to go deeper into this work, including the full framework and guided exercises, you can find my book not Super but Human here:not Super but Human: Discover a Sense of Purpose as the Everyday Hero: Newman, William: 9798245659947: Amazon.com: BooksIf you're looking for more structured support, I offer group and individual coaching based on my framework through my private practice, Sword in Stone Counseling.Chemical Dependency Assessments and Heroic PATH Coaching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Hero Behind the Mask

    Living our average, everyday lives, free of superpowers, what does it mean to be a hero? There’s no simple way to answer that, as this is different for everyone. So, where does that leave us? Well, discovering a sense of purpose as the everyday hero is part of the journey. You’re meant to discover this through your own personal hero’s journey. You don’t have to be super to be a hero. If you want to go deeper into this work, including the full framework and guided exercises, you can find my book not Super but Human here:not Super but Human: Discover a Sense of Purpose as the Everyday Hero: Newman, William: 9798245659947: Amazon.com: BooksIf you're looking for more structured support, I offer group and individual coaching based on my framework through my private practice, Sword in Stone Counseling.Chemical Dependency Assessments and Heroic PATH Coaching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    not Super but Human

    I introduce myself and my passion for using the framework of the hero's journey towards personal growth. Using the classic stages of the hero's journey as identified by Joseph Cambel, we'll traverse our journey across 9 stages as we explore what it means to be the everyday hero.If you want to go deeper into this work, including the full framework and guided exercises, you can find my book not Super but Human here:not Super but Human: Discover a Sense of Purpose as the Everyday Hero: Newman, William: 9798245659947: Amazon.com: BooksIf you're looking for more structured support, I offer group and individual coaching based on my framework through my private practice, Sword in Stone Counseling.Chemical Dependency Assessments and Heroic PATH Coaching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to not super, but human.In a world obsessed with extraordinary success, this podcast explores what it means to live an normal life with purpose.Hosted by counselor, author, and creator of the Heroic PATH Model, William Newman, not super but human examines personal growth through the lens of the Hero's Journey, psychology, meaning, mythology, and the stories that shape our narratives.Each episode explores the challenges we all face: finding purpose, overcoming challenges, navigating change, confronting self-doubt, building resilience, and discovering who we are becoming. Drawing from mythology, popular culture, counseling concepts, and real-world experience, these conversations offer practical insights for anyone seeking a more meaningful life.Whether you're standing at the beginning of a new chapter, facing an unexpected challenge, or searching for a deeper sense of direction, this podcast invites you to see yourself as the hero of

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