{"id":4240,"date":"2026-05-28T06:45:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T12:45:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nicolecutts.com\/blog\/?p=4240"},"modified":"2026-05-28T06:45:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T12:45:52","slug":"heed-the-call-to-adventure-exploring-the-heroines-quest-in-conversation-with-author-shawn-pearson-dingle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.nicolecutts.com\/blog\/?p=4240","title":{"rendered":"Heed the Call to Adventure: Exploring the Heroine\u2019s Quest \u2014 In Conversation with Author Shawn Pearson-Dingle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What if the challenges, transitions, and uncertainties in your life are not random setbacks \u2014 but part of a deeper journey of transformation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Nicole Cutts and author Shawn Pearson-Dingle explore the concept of seeing your life as a Heroine\u2019s Quest \u2014 a powerful framework for understanding growth, resilience, purpose, and personal transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seeing Your Life as a Heroine\u2019s Quest | Introduction\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Kq9c8v7t25M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Series Introduction <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than viewing adversity as meaningless suffering, the Heroine\u2019s Quest invites us to see life\u2019s challenges as part of a larger journey toward insight, courage, and becoming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a multi-part video series exploring the stages of the Heroine\u2019s Quest and their connection to emotional well-being, meaning-making, and personal growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow along for new videos each week as Dr. Nicole Cutts and Shawn Pearson-Dingle discuss stages of the journey including:<br>\u2022 The Ordinary World<br>\u2022 The Call to Adventure<br>\u2022 Refusal of the Call<br>\u2022 Crossing the Threshold<br>\u2022 The Road of Trials<br>\u2022 The Ordeal<br>\u2022 The Ultimate Boon<br>\u2022 Return with the Elixir<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through personal stories, reflection, and discussion, this series explores how the Heroine\u2019s Quest can help us better understand the challenges, transitions, and possibilities within our own lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seeing Your Life as a Heroine\u2019s Quest | Part 1: The Heroine\u2019s Quest Framework\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aPgSjXx_uB4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Part 1: The Framework<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seeing Your Life as a Heroine\u2019s Quest | Part 2: The Ordinary World &amp; Call to Adventure! \" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R-RBMZNPtDQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Part 2: A Conversation on the stages I and II<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What if the challenges, transitions, and uncertainties in your life are not random setbacks \u2014 but part of a deeper journey of transformation? 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