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 5, 2026 | Depression, Grief, Meaning, Mental Health, Personal Growth
I am seeing this an awful lot in my office lately. People feeling “lonely”, despite having a lot of friends, or perhaps even being married. When we think about loneliness, we often picture someone who is physically alone. Someone without relationships....
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Jun 30, 2025 | Affair Recovery, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Logotherapy, Meaning, Mental Health, Work / Career
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...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | May 26, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Meaning, Mental Health, Military Service, Parenting, 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...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | May 5, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Logotherapy, Psychedelic Therapy, PTSD, Wellness
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...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Dec 16, 2024 | Grief, Logotherapy, Meaning, Mental Health
I bet you didn’t see that coming! I know I didn’t! That’s right, I recorded a podcast about tattoos, and it was a lot of fun. Mostly because the guest was so incredibly knowledgable and shared his passion for the culture of tattoos and body art. ...