not Super, but Human

About 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 your own story. Because the goal isn't to become super. It's to become fully human. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

William Newman

Category

education · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Nov 2025

Latest episode

6 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Jul 2026

   The Everyday Hero

   The Return Home is when the hero is tasked with sharing the rewards of their journey to better their own life and the lives of others. This is not simply the end of the Hero's Journey; it's the start of the next. 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: Books (https://www.amazon.com/not-Super-but-Human-Discover/dp/B0GKR7NQVC) If 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 (https://www.swordinstonecounseling.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   22 Jun 2026

   The Return Home

   The Return Home is when the hero is tasked with sharing the rewards of their journey to better their own life and the lives of others. This is not simply the end of the Hero's Journey; it's the start of the next. 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: Books (https://www.amazon.com/not-Super-but-Human-Discover/dp/B0GKR7NQVC) If 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 (https://www.swordinstonecounseling.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   8 Jun 2026

   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: Books (https://www.amazon.com/not-Super-but-Human-Discover/dp/B0GKR7NQVC) If 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 (https://www.swordinstonecounseling.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

4. 

   3 Jun 2026

   Transformation and Revelations

   In this episode, following trials and the abyss, explore the concept of how our progress, growth, and setbacks move us forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

5. 

   3 Jun 2026

   The Abyss

   The Hero's Journey Stage 6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

6. 

   3 Jun 2026

   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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

7. 

   1 Jun 2026

   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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

8. 

   3 May 2026

   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: Books (https://www.amazon.com/not-Super-but-Human-Discover/dp/B0GKR7NQVC) If 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 (https://www.swordinstonecounseling.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

9. 

   13 Apr 2026

   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: Books (https://www.amazon.com/not-Super-but-Human-Discover/dp/B0GKR7NQVC) If 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 (https://www.swordinstonecounseling.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

10. 

    23 Nov 2025

    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: Books (https://www.amazon.com/not-Super-but-Human-Discover/dp/B0GKR7NQVC) If 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 (https://www.swordinstonecounseling.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

11. 

    17 Nov 2025

    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: Books (https://www.amazon.com/not-Super-but-Human-Discover/dp/B0GKR7NQVC) If 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 (https://www.swordinstonecounseling.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

12. 

    14 Nov 2025

    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: Books (https://www.amazon.com/not-Super-but-Human-Discover/dp/B0GKR7NQVC) If 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 (https://www.swordinstonecounseling.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

13. 

    10 Nov 2025

    The Hero's Journey, Stage 1

    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: Books (https://www.amazon.com/not-Super-but-Human-Discover/dp/B0GKR7NQVC) If 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 (https://www.swordinstonecounseling.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

14. 

    8 Nov 2025

    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 Grey 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: Books (https://www.amazon.com/not-Super-but-Human-Discover/dp/B0GKR7NQVC) If 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 (https://www.swordinstonecounseling.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

15. 

    8 Nov 2025

    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: Books (https://www.amazon.com/not-Super-but-Human-Discover/dp/B0GKR7NQVC) If 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 (https://www.swordinstonecounseling.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

16. 

    8 Nov 2025

    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: Books (https://www.amazon.com/not-Super-but-Human-Discover/dp/B0GKR7NQVC) If 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 (https://www.swordinstonecounseling.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.