“Comparison is the thief of joy.” -Theodore Roosevelt We find ourselves isolated in a highly connected world. This oxymoron expresses … More
Tag: Anxiety
Determined by My Past: How We Can Stop Trauma From Ruining Our Lives
How Defenses Shield Us From Harm All of us use psychological defenses; they protect us from unbearable truths about ourselves, … More
Can Philosophy Teach Us To Overcome Our Negative Emotions? w/ Dr. Gregory Sadler | EP.14 — O4L Online Network
On episode 14, Alen and Leon welcome philosopher Dr. Gregory Sadler. We discuss how we can use the ideas passed … More
How Can We Overcome Impostor Syndrome? — O4L Online Network
On episode 9, Alen and Leon discuss Impostor Syndrome and their personal experiences of it. They, additionally, focus on strategies … More
Why Is Love So Hard For Us To Find? — O4L Online Network
On episode 10, Alen and Leon discuss love and dating in the age of social media. They talk about their … More
Anxiety and Assertiveness: Why It’s Okay to Say No
“Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.” -Lao Tzu Why We Can’t Say No … More
Why Do We Often Need To Hit Rock Bottom To Start To Improve Our Lives? | EP.12 — O4L Online Network
On episode 12, Alen and Leon explore what makes it so difficult for us to accept our mental health struggles … More
How Do We Survive Anxiety? w/ Gordon Marino | EP.11 — O4L Online Network
On episode 11, Alen and Leon speak with philosopher and USA boxing coach, Gordon Marino, PhD, about his new book, … More
A Slave to My Self-Destruction: The Role Self-Esteem Plays in Our Toxic Behaviors
“Many people suffer from the fear of finding oneself alone, and so they don’t find themselves at all.” -Rollo May … More
Poverty and Mental Illness: How an Impoverished Childhood Almost Took Away My Life
Economic Justice For All “I believe that, as long as there is plenty, poverty is evil. Government belongs wherever evil … More
