We think of addiction as entailing some sort of substance, whether a drug, alcohol, or even a video game that…
How Are We Dealing With The Coronavirus With Special Guest Liz Dorval — O4L Online Network
On episode 46, we welcome back Liz Dorval to discuss our lives in the midst of the COVID-19 epidemic, and…
Philosopher Hiram Crespo Talks Epicurus, Living A Good Life — O4L Online Network
On episode 45, we welcome philosopher Hiram Crespo to discuss the philosophy of Epicurus. Epicurus taught that pleasure was good…
Bursting the Bubble of Inadequacy: Shifting Our Distorted Beliefs to Love Ourselves
We fear our thoughts more so than reality. The cognitive model of psychotherapy posits that our ideas about ourselves, others,…
In Defense of Anger and Pride: How Negative Emotions Can Be Healthy
Anger and pride, in most religious traditions, are conceived of as engendering vices, corrosive feelings that cause us to react…
Everything Happens With A Reason: How We Can Control Our Destinies in Difficult Times
There’s an old Chinese proverb that tells the story of a farmer who’s unfazed by the perpetual turning of his…
How to Live a Good Life According to Aristotle — O4L Online Network
On episode 44, we welcome philosopher Daniel A. Kaufman to discuss the flourishing life according to Aristotle. The Ancient Greek…
The History of the Diagnosis & Treatment of Mental Illness — O4L Online Network
On episode 43, we welcome Derek McAllister to discuss the history of the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. Derek…
How To Live A Good Life According To Confucius With Bryan Van Norden — O4L Online Network
On episode 42, we welcome philosopher Bryan Van Norden to discuss Confucian ethics. Confucian philosophy emphasizes the role that relationships…
Simple, But Not Easy: Creating Perseverance Through Psychotherapy
In my article, Goodbye Neverland, I wrote that in order to overcame the past, we had to simply choose to…
