In our second episode we explore how Moana, Paul Atreides, and Neo follow the Hero’s Journey—and why this ancient pattern still mirrors our own psychological growth.

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FILMS - SPOILER WARNING 

- Moana (2016), dir. Ron Clements & John Musker

- Dune (2021) Dune: Part Two (2024), dir. Denis Villeneuve

- The Matrix (1999), dir. Lana & Lilly Wachowski

REFERENCES & RESOURCES

- The Hero with a Thousand Faces, Joseph Campbell

CREDITS

Hosts: Laiza Rodriguez Kenney & Katie DeAscanis

Creator, Producer & Editor: Laiza Rodriguez Kenney

Art Design: Brian Rodriguez Kenney / briandrewkenney.com

Music: Botanist Boogie Breakdown by Ryan James Carr, courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com.