Close to the Bone

In this episode, we look at the idea of "unselfing" and getting out of our own way. I read a few excerpts from the new book, The Unself-Help Book: How to Get Out of Your Own Way and Start Being Happy. We address overthinking, overanalyzing, and how the "unself work" can help one quiet the mind and experience peace and happiness.

In this episode, we explore life on life's terms. What happens when things don't go as plan? How can we better handle life's challenges and disappointments? Is our current perspective and approach to these difficulties serving us well? We delve into alternative ways to deal with our hardships and more.

In this episode, we look at the response to Dave Grohl's public confession about his infidelity. Why would he betray his wife and children? Why are his fans devastated and distraught by this news? We explore this situation from many angles, and from a spiritual standpoint.

Do you know what a dry drunk is? Do you know what an alcoholic is? And what about alcoholism? In this episode, we explore these terms, their meanings, and some of the symptoms we may all share.

In this episode, we look at the reasons why many blame God. We ask questions such as, "Why doesn't God intervene and fix things?" We try to answer these questions and more.

In this episode I share my personal experience with depression, and what I did to overcome its dark and often debilitating spell.

In this episode, we look at the reasons why people turn to pornography, how it becomes addictive, why sexual objectification is harmful, and more. Suggestions are offered on how to overcome this debilitating addiction.

In this episode we delve into a brief history of pornography, and we look at several scientific studies which include data showing the correlation between online porn, high divorce rates, alcohol and drug and use, and more.

In this episode, we look at the importance of paying attention to the breath. We focus on the health benefits of mindful breathing and offer some helpful techniques.

In this episode, we explore the many reasons why we drink alcohol, smoke pot, and indulge in other drugs. Questions are raised with the intention of shedding light on the subject of addiction and the human condition.