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This blog explores, and helps others navigate through, issues which are pertinent to all human beings, from death to self-esteem. Ideas are medicine!

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William Irwin Talks Turning Philosophy Into Poetry — Hip Hop XXIV

On episode 103, Seize The Moment podcast welcomed back philosopher William Irwin to discuss poetry and philosophy, plus William’s new…

Growth, Mental Health, Philosophy, Poetry, Psychology

The Art of Struggle: Why You Should Do Difficult Activities to Manage Your Anxiety

When left alone, anxiety becomes a monster. Obsession, ambition, and fear are always linked. The more ambitious you are, the…

Anxiety, Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Psychology, Success

Why I Love the Buccaneers

Imagine being a fan of a sports team called “The Yucks.” Now, imagine a kid living in Brooklyn, NY being…

Buccaneers, Mental Health, NFL Football, Personal Development, Psychology

Why a Life Without Pride Just Isn’t Worth Living

My undergraduate ancient philosophy professor said to us, “Don’t ever feel satisfied; you’ll become complacent.” According to him, pride and…

Growth, Mental Health, Personal Development, Philosophy, Pride, Psychology

David Livingstone Smith: How Monsters, Racists, and Nazis are Made — Hip Hop XXIV

On episode 102, Seize The Moment podcast welcomes philosopher David Livingstone Smith to discuss the psychosocial mechanisms of dehumanization. David…

Anti-Semite, Dehumanization, History, Mental Health, Psychology, Racism, Slavery

Dear Young Therapist: You Don’t Have to Be an Idealist and Try to Save the World

Millennials are whiners. God, I’ve heard that so many times. An article by a prominent psychiatrist was recently published in…

Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Personal Development, Psychology, Psychotherapy

The Downside of Rage: Why Anger Can Indicate Weakness Just as Much as Strength

Rage is the antidote to a sense of one’s own weakness. Have you ever had an argument with someone whom…

Anger, Growth, Mental Health, Perfectionism, Philosophy, Psychology

Being like Ali: How the World’s Greatest Boxer Can Help Us Become Less Reactive When Arguing

I write blogs because I can’t write a book. I can’t write a book because I can’t imagine having spent…

Growth, Mental Health, Muhammad Ali, Personal Development, Philosophy, Psychology, Self-Esteem, Self-Help

Brad Johnson On Most Important Play Of Buccaneers 2002 Season — Hip Hop XXIV

Quarterback Brad Johnson appeared on Seize The Moment podcast to discuss the 2002 Tampa Bay Buccaneers championship run and why…

Brad Johnson, Buccaneers, NFL, Podcast

The Strength of a Friendship: How I Abandoned Conspiracy Theories

Diamond Dallas Page said, “Never underestimate the power of someone believing in you.” That hit me! Immediately I was reminded…

Conspiracy Theories, Critical Thinking, Growth, Mental Health, Personal Development, Philosophy, Psychology

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