Episode 17

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2nd Jan 2025

GUEST SERIES: Allan Davis: Lost and Found: Mentors in the Hero's Journey

Episode three of this series delves into the third stage of the hero's journey—the introduction of the mentor. After receiving and often initially refusing the call to adventure, the mentor appears to guide and inspire the hero, frequently providing non-tangible gifts such as encouragement and challenge.

Allan and Shelley discuss the complicated dynamics of mentor relationships, including their flawed nature and the irony of finding mentors in unexpected places.

00:44 Reluctance and Relatability in Characters

04:13 Personal Mentorship Experiences

06:30 Psychological Growth and Mentorship

07:47 Mentorship Dynamics and Patterns

13:27 Lost: Mentorship and Character Dynamics

22:07 Jack's Struggle with Control and Destiny

23:50 Father Issues in Lost

25:11 The Role of Mentors in Our Lives

26:54 Helping Others and Personal Growth

28:26 The Dynamics of Mentorship

30:32 The Hero's Journey and Independence

34:39 Finding Mentors in Unexpected Places

43:12 Final Thoughts on Mentorship and Lost

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Dr. Chad has advanced degrees in creative writing, literature, and theology. Being married to a psychotherapist has been another education. A workshop leader and entrepreneur, he has started and participated in writing and literary arts communities in New York, Austin, Atlanta and Chattanooga. He also has experience writing as a journalist for startups in tech and logistics. He is the author of several books of poetry, as well as interactive-fiction for youth. Over the years, he has innovated writing processes to foster reflection and insight, narrative strength, and authentic voice.