by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | May 3, 2026 | Anxiety, Depression, Meaning, Personal Growth, Podcast
Lately, it feels like I’ve been burning the candle at all five ends. Somewhere between busy, overwhelmed, and maybe a little frustrated. One of my business partners said, “I can feel the overwhelm in your texts.” My first reaction? Yeah, whatever… But the truth is—I...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Apr 26, 2026 | Anxiety, Depression, Logotherapy, Meaning, Mental Health, Wellness
I just got back from a Blue Zone… and for about 24 hours I was convinced I needed to change everything about my life. For those who aren’t familiar, Blue Zones are regions of the world where people tend to live longer, healthier lives—places like Okinawa, Sardinia,...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Apr 19, 2026 | Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Meaning, Mental Health, Psychedelic Therapy
The ground shook this past Saturday morning – figuratively speaking. And then I started shaking – really. The adrenaline was just too much for my sleep deprived body to handle. I had just gotten back from a week-long trip to Costa Rica reviewing and...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Apr 12, 2026 | Anxiety, Depression, Logotherapy, Meaning, Mental Health
Dr. Viktor Frankl taught me that, “success, like happiness, cannot be pursued; it must ensue, and it only does so as the unintended side-effect of one’s personal dedication to a cause greater than oneself or as the by-product of one’s surrend to a...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Mar 30, 2026 | Anxiety, Depression, Logotherapy, Mental Health, Personal Growth
Have you ever noticed how quickly a few minutes of checking the news can turn into feeling overwhelmed? You might start with the intention of “just catching up.” But a few headlines later, your mood has shifted. Your body feels tense. Your mind is racing. And...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Mar 23, 2026 | Anxiety, Depression, Logotherapy, Meaning, Mental Health
Years ago, when I was an aspiring undergrad psychology student, my cousin bought me a VHS copy of Bill Murray’s “What About Bob” – yes, a VHS copy – for those of you who don’t know what that means, email me. I’ve watched it...