We think of addiction as entailing some sort of substance, whether a drug, alcohol, or even a video game that … More
Tag: Mental Health
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 … More
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 … More
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, … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
