Ideas on Mental Health & Meaning
Men’s Health: A Conversation on Wellness
Happy Memorial Day. On this day of rest that often signifies the start of summer, be sure to take a moment to contemplate the meaning of the holiday. In this episode of the Meaning Project podcast, Dr. Daniel A. Franz and retired Chief Petty Officer Joseph Paul...
More On the Nature of Addiction
It appears I made a pretty big mistake last week - a "fatal error" as the people I work with in app development would say. I posted a NON-Podcast. Apparently, there was just some noise, but no discussion on the topic. So I went back and re-recorded - HOPEFULLY BETTER...
On the Nature of Addiction
How are you doing? No, seriously, how have you been doing lately? It seems, to me, that a lot of people are struggling, or unhappy, or just plain having a rough time. I had a client ask me recently, "Is anyone out there REALLY happy these days?" My initial reaction...
Transformative Healing: Commitment to the Journey w/ Julian Bermudez
Julian Bermudez approached me a few weeks ago to connect on a podcast. I'm so glad he did. This conversation could've gone on for hours. I hope yoeu njoy as much as I did. In this episode of the Meaning Project Podcast, Dr. Dan engages in a profound conversation...
Transforming Parenting and other Relationships with the Nurtured Heart Approach
How many times have I written or said this in my career? "I am blessed to have one of the most meaninful jobs I could imagine", or "I get to meet the coolest people..." Bridget Saladino and I are both in the Integrative Psychiatry Institute's Psychedelic Assisted...
Whole You: Mapping Wellness Inside & Out
I just wrapped up a wonderful week hosting good friend, fellow classmate, and former guest of The Meaning Project podcast, therapist Rob Romano. We both took some time to slow down our schedules to spend some time talking about our studies with the Integrative...
The Meaning of Mature Masculinity
I've said this many times in many different ways... In my line of work, I am blessed to meet so many amazing people. I was asked this question directly recently, in response to a podcast I was on (details coming soon, in the meanwhile, get out https://nowwhat.com/). ...
Psychological Potpourri: Amends, Meaning, Community Engagement, & of course, Ketamine
What a week it's been... let's face it, I think many of us are saying, "What a YEAR it's been!" already... I made the mistake of adding up all the "non-client" meetings I've had in the past few months. It's been A LOT. But, here's the thing, they've all been...
The Healing Power of Ketamine Therapy: an interview w/ Julie Addis
You've been hearing and reading A LOT about Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy from me recently. Hopefully you understand the amount I've shared pales in comparison to how much I believe in the this medicine. But, I get it, after this week, and my discussion with good...
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy: In My Office for the 1st Time
Last week, I conducted the first Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) session in my office, with the partnership of Journey Clinical. It was truly humbling and amazing. I was once again reminded why this emerging treatment is so critical, and why I feel called to...
Discovering Meaning in Awakening
As I sit here embracing our last day in the Colorado mountains, I am overwhelmed with Gratitude and some sadness. In my work here, I have been reminded of many of the Logotherapy principals I teach daily - that suffering is a part of life, especially the suffering of...
My Journey into Psilocybin: Integrating a Large Dose of Psychedelic Mushrooms
I can still taste the mushrooms mixed with orange juice, and the smell of my tears as I put my hands to my face and wept in gratitude. Several weeks ago, I voyaged to Eugene, Oregon for my practicum in psilocybin assisted therapy and I ingested the largest legal dose...