by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | May 17, 2026 | Anxiety, Depression, Logotherapy, Personal Growth, Psychedelic Therapy, Spirituality
A few weeks ago, I was on The Vitality Journey podcast with Dave Rodriquez. We discussed (from the episode description) “The opposite of depression is not happiness. According to psychologist Dr. Dan Franz, it is connection. In this segment from The Vitality...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Mar 24, 2025 | Logotherapy, Personal Growth, Psychedelic Therapy, Spirituality, Substance Abuse, Wellness
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...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Mar 17, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Meaning, Mental Health, Spirituality
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...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Feb 3, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Logotherapy, MBTI Certified, Meaning, Podcast, Psychedelic Therapy, Spirituality
In this conversation, Dr. Dan and his friend, Rob Romano, LCSW explore the journey of being a digital nomad, the importance of self-care for therapists, and the transformative experiences with psychedelics. They discuss the challenges faced during the COVID-19...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Dec 2, 2024 | Depression, Grief, Logotherapy, Meaning, Mental Health, Podcast, Spirituality
In this conversation, Dr. Dan speaks with Mandie Hungarland about her unique journey from art school to becoming the COO of a company in the death care industry. They discuss the importance of empathy in dealing with families experiencing loss, the role of humor in...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Oct 7, 2024 | Meaning, Mental Health, Psychedelic Therapy, Spirituality
I am ALL IN on the re-emerging field of Psychedelic Assisted Therapy! Now, I recognize, I may have a bit of a bias – a few biases: I’ve been neck deep in the Integrative Psychiatry Institute’s (IPI) certification training since July. Probably 4-5...
