Ideas on Mental Health & Meaning
Frankl on Love, Marriage, & Intimacy
Last week, I shared some of my favorite Biblical perspectives on intimate relationships. And, in all honesty, that article was written for several men whom I know might be 'frustrated' in that area - but I hope everyone who read it found it helpful. Somehow, in a...
Men, Open Your Bible… and the Bedroom Door
This post could've been titled a lot of things: Read the Word, Rock Her World Scripture & Sizzle: A Guide for Godly Men Read the Bible, Have More Sex But I'm not usually known for my spicy blog titles. However, I have been known lately to be talking on this topic...
The Essence of Meaning
I've been working to understand The Meaning of Life through the eyes of Logotherapy for over a decade. I can't believe it's been that long. For me, just in the past few weeks, I've found meaning in reconnecting with good friends, in working on "Loving" with my...
Ketamine or Psilocybin
As you may know, I just finished an intense course of study to become certified as a Psychedelic Assisted Therapist. Since completing that work, I've connected with quite a few other therapists and guides engaging in this kind of work, and I have integrated these...
Coldplay, Kiss Cams, & Rebuilding a Meaningful Marriage
I've been in The Infidelity Business for quite a while now - in the business of helping people heal from unhealthy decisions in their relationships - NOT the business of exploiting and dramatizing those decisions that we are seeing right now. I left adolscent...
Finding Meaning in the Experience of Getting Away
As I sit here in peacefully in the mountains of Colorado finishing up my daily meditation, but anxiously waiting to drive to the airport to begin the less-than-peaceful process of returning home; my thoughts fell upon what Dr. Frankl might say about this experience -...
Freedom & Responsibility Through Logotherapy’s Eyes
I hope you enjoyed a wonderfully relaxing and patriotic July 4th weekend - I know I did. Dr. Viktor Frankl, although Austrian, had a lot to say about our American ideals about Freedom and Liberty: "Freedom, however, is not the last word. Freedom is only...
Vulnerability: The Key to Authentic Male Relationships
Guys. We need some help. In this conversation, Dr. Dan and Dr. Baruch B. Halebi discuss the significance of male peer groups, the importance of vulnerability and authenticity in male relationships, and the historical context of these gatherings. They explore the...
Love & Respect – and the World Falling Apart
I recently recorded a podcast on the topic of "Love and Respect" stemming from frequent conversation with men who feel they are struggling to earn the respect of their spouses and children. However, I would be foolish not to address the current state of the...
The Attention Economy and Your Mental Health
STOP. YOU NEED TO READ THIS. Where was your attention just a moment ago? You're likely seeing this in your email feed while surfing your updates, subscriptions, news articles, and other blog posts. They've all been designed to fish for your attention, and a quick...
Understanding Addiction Medicine Today
Addiction takes many forms. It's treatment has just as many forms. In this episode of the Meaning Project Podcast, Dr. Daniel A. Franz engages in a comprehensive discussion with Dr. Mark Hrymoc, a double board-certified psychiatrist specializing in addiction...
The Enneagram and Psychedelic Therapy: A Healing Connection
If you've read this newsletter or listened to The Meaning Project Podcast fairly regularly, you would know I'm not really a huge fan of the Enneagram. I'm more of an MBTI - Myers Briggs Type Indicator - kind of therapist. But this discussion with fellow psychedelic...