by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Jul 8, 2024 | Anxiety, Depression, Logotherapy, Meaning, Personal Growth
First, I can’t believe I didn’t send out a new Mental Health and Meaning update last week! I’m so sorry! After promising to continue with this newsletter each week, I failed. I can claim that it was the hoopla around my 50th birthday, but...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Jun 24, 2024 | Meaning, Mental Health, Substance Abuse
I’m taking a break from podcasting. Maybe we all need a break from something. When do we make the decision to actually say, “pause”? Well, just because the podcast is taking a siesta, that doesn’t mean your weekly dose of Mental Health and...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Jun 10, 2024 | Anxiety, Depression, Logotherapy, Meaning, Mental Health, Wellness
Dr. Dan discusses the eight dimensions of wellness, emphasizing their importance in maintaining mental health and overall well-being. He delves into each dimension, providing insights and tips for optimizing wellness in each area. The conversation highlights the...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Jun 3, 2024 | Anxiety, Depression, Logotherapy, Meaning, Mental Health
“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” – Viktor Frankl By no means was “everything” taken away. But that hour of work...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | May 27, 2024 | Logotherapy, Management, Meaning, Mental Health, Military Service
Happy Memorial Day! More than just the traditional start to summer and a good reason to gather with friends and family for a backyard cookout, Memorial Day has a special significance to those who have served in our military. In this conversation, Dr. Dan interviews...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | May 13, 2024 | Anxiety, Depression, Logotherapy, Meaning, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Relationships
Have you seen the Tom Brady roast on Netflix yet? Me, neither. But that doesn’t prevent my good friend Dr. Baruch HaLevi and I from diving into the inherent meaning of this public display. In this conversation, Dr. Dan and Rabbi B discuss the concept of cancel...