Ideas on Mental Health & Meaning
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...
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...