Ideas on Mental Health & Meaning

Is Summer Almost Over Already?! Where’s the Meaning?

First, I can't believe I didn't send out a new Mental Health and Meaning update last week!  I'm so sorry!  After promising to continue with this newsletter each week, I failed.  I can claim that it was the hoopla around my 50th birthday, but that's really no excuse. ...

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Until We Meet Again

I'm taking a break from podcasting.  Maybe we all need a break from something.  When do we make the decision to actually say, "pause"? Well, just because the podcast is taking a siesta, that doesn't mean your weekly dose of Mental Health and Meaning will be!  Keep...

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Man’s Search for Meaning

As summer rolls in, and, hopefully, many of us plan to take breaks from the normal day-to-day world, I thought I would suggest a little summer reading. In this conversation, Dr. Dan and Dr. B discuss the book 'Man's Search for Meaning' by Viktor Frankl. They highlight...

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The 8 Dimensions of Wellness

Dr. Dan discusses the eight dimensions of wellness, emphasizing their importance in maintaining mental health and overall well-being. He delves into each dimension, providing insights and tips for optimizing wellness in each area. The conversation highlights the...

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Existential Tension; When Everything is Taken Away

“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.”  - Viktor Frankl By no means was "everything" taken away.  But that hour of work we put in was.  The...

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Memorial Day 2024

Happy Memorial Day!  More than just the traditional start to summer and a good reason to gather with friends and family for a backyard cookout, Memorial Day has a special significance to those who have served in our military. In this conversation, Dr. Dan interviews...

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The Antidote to Suffering

It was a rough week last week.  Hard.  Real hard.  So I took some time to share about it, and maybe even process a little, through the podcast.  Hopefully you find it helpful and meaningful.  I know I did. In this episode, Dr. Dan shares his personal struggles and...

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The Meaning of Humor & Comedy: Addressing Difficult Topics

Have you seen the Tom Brady roast on Netflix yet? Me, neither.  But that doesn't prevent my good friend Dr. Baruch HaLevi and I from diving into the inherent meaning of this public display. In this conversation, Dr. Dan and Rabbi B discuss the concept of cancel...

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Finding Meaning, Purpose, and Community to Combat Anxiety

I've been reading some interesteing stuff lately.  And quite honestly, I'm not sure how I got to these books, so I figured I would talk about it on the The Meaning Project Podcast. In this episode, Dr. Dan discusses two books that explore the causes of the mental...

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Discernment & Decision Making: The Road Not Taken

Many of us have confused this famous poem and called it, "The Road Less Traveled" - honoring the heroic, or perceived heroic, nature of making a decision that goes against the grain.  However, this poem is about far more than that - it is also about the regret and...

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Holding Space: Being Fully Seen and Heard

"Holding Space" - the art of truly being present with someone in a restorative and healing manning.  We don't get enough of that in our day-to-day lives. The conversation explores the importance of human connection in finding meaning in life. It emphasizes that...

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Seeking Meaning and Purpose: Embracing Growth and Resilience

The conversation explores the concept of reductionism and how it can limit our understanding of ourselves and others. It emphasizes the importance of not reducing ourselves to a single label or diagnosis, but instead embracing our multifaceted identities. Dr, Dan and...

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