Multiple avenues, one mission.
It all started with my blog for parents about education and preparing students for life and work. Through writing, films, initiatives, and mentorship, I advocate for meaningful education opportunities and community-based support to foster the mental health and well-being of children and young adults. I challenge our current one-size-fits-all school system and highlight the meaning-oriented philosophy of renowned psychiatrist Viktor Frankl
My Books
Viktor E. Frankl and the Search for Meaning: 21 Reflections on Living Life with Purpose, A Companion
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Parenting from a VERY different perspective, trust, and empowerment.
The standard education model we use to prepare our children for life is not working well for them—or us, limiting their growth and independence.
It’s time for a shift.
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My Latest
From guest appearances on podcasts and published articles I’ve written, stay in the know!
Logotherapy Course
Viktor Frankl’s Logotherapy:
The Discovery of Meaning Course
Gain a unique understanding of Viktor Frankl’s theories and how they apply to modern life.
If you’re interested in discovering meaning or a fan of Viktor Frankl, you’ll have to check out this content-rich course created by Viktor Frankl Institute of America. I interview my co-founder Alex Vesely, grandson of Viktor Frankl, who shares an inside view through fascinating commentary and videos from the family archive.
My Films
Inside the Machine
series highlights the systemic issues contributing to the epidemic of anxiety, depression, addiction, and suicide in our youth. Each of the 3 films showcase personal stories told from the perspective of a young person and are short-form documentaries.
Inside the Machine
Amara & Ry’Shauna
Amara and Ry’Shauna exposes the frequent movement and distress of children trapped within the complex and bureaucratic foster care system. Through heartbreaking, intimate personal stories from 12-year-old Amara and 19-year-old Ry’Shauna about the trauma they experienced, coupled with context from experts who were in the system themselves, we see how this system is not equipped to properly take care of society’s most vulnerable children.
Inside the Machine
Luna
Through heartbreaking testimony, a family shares their experiences and challenges during the children’s lengthy journey through the American psychiatric system. This film depicts the potential human cost of the cut-throat pharmaceutical business and delivers an often untold perspective on the childhoods lost due to the overprescription of psychiatric medication.
Inside the Machine
Mackenzie
Mackenzie is a high school student who seems to have everything going for her, but beneath the surface, she struggles. Through her personal story, she shares how the education system has created an environment leaving her and her peers feeling anxious, depressed and that their worth is nothing more than a test score. Her love of learning is suppressed while cramming for seemingly meaningless tests and assignments.
Where I’m Involved
