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Psychological utopia: how to live with peace, love, and power in difficult and catastrophic times

Has the world got you down—making you feel anxious, sad, and worried?   Now, there is hope and promise in a new way to live. It is called Psychological Utopia—a mental.. Read more

Love of family, country, and your higher power: the things that make life worth living: with special guest J. Thomas Rompel, award-winning military thriller author, “Citizen Warrior”

 By Dr. Alex Avila In times of trouble and turmoil we often turn to the things that brings us comfort and guidance: Our higher power, family, loved ones, and.. Read more

What would you do if the world came to an end? lessons of hope, love, and courage from Mia Kingsely, award-winning post-apocalytpic author: “Survivors of the Sun”

By Dr. Alex Avila With recent events and the current pandemic gripping the world, many people are in shock, panic, and sadness. Yet, there is reason for hope and positive.. Read more

How I overcame major depression to live with passion, purpose, and power: with special guest, Jennifer Ayers-Belinkis, author of “Me”

Do you ever feel sad, depressed, or down-in-the dumps? It’s a common feeling for many people at certain times in their lives.  Now, there is hope in the form of.. Read more

How therapy can change your life: joy and contentment can be yours

By Dr. Alex Avila For the average person, the idea of going to a therapist for psychological help can be intimidating: “I’m not crazy; I’m not talking to a shrink.”  Yet,.. Read more

Secrets of lasting passion and love, with special guest, Dr. Paulette Sherman: love psychologist extraordinaire

By Dr. Alex Avila On Love University, we had the pleasure of talking to our good friend, Dr. Paulette Sherman, Love Psychologist Extraordinaire. In these times of uncertainty and turmoil,.. Read more

Codependent or caring? how to avoid a relationship catastrophe

Have you ever found yourself in a codependent relationship—in which you sacrifice yourself for someone who is emotionally immature, addicted, or underachieving?  Codependency goes beyond just caring for someone; it can.. Read more

Live from Miami book fair: CandyFreak and other amazingly weird and life-transforming stories from Steve Almond: NY times bestselling author and mind shift thinker

We had the pleasure of having a brilliant mind, Steve Almond, on Love University. Steve is the bestselling author of Candyfreak, and former cohost of the multi-million listener advice podcast, “Dear.. Read more

Special guest from miami book festival: andrea bartz, acclaimed journalist: the hipster movement in today’s society: lessons of equality, love, and creativity

 We were pleased to air our Love University show with Andrea Bartz, acclaimed magazine editor, author (The Lost Night and The Herd, March 2020) and expert on “Hipster” culture. Here are some.. Read more

Special guest from Miami book fair: Bob Eckstein: NY times best selling cartoonist and humorist: how to fall in love with a snowman and marry your enemy (and other funny tales)

This week, we posted a great interview with a special friend of Love University, Bob Eckstein, America’s beloved cartoonist, humorist, and New York Times bestselling author.  Through his funny tales and.. Read more