The Mazaj Podcast

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themazaj.substack.comIn this episode, I talk about why “happiness” is actually a pretty terrible way to the measure success of a marriage. Life is hard enough on its own, add another person's struggles into the mix, and things get very very real. But I think that is the point. I talk about how marriage is one of the most effective tools for personal growth, not in spite of …

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themazaj.substack.comI believe that throughout childhood, children are constantly asking parents two questions: Am I real? & Am I safe? The way these questions are answered, I believe, forms the foundation for the child's self-concept.DISCLAIMER: I am not a parent; I am simply utterly fascinated with the parent-child dynamic, as most psychologists are, and wanted to share s…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themazaj.substack.comBelief shapes who we are—our choices, our purpose, and how we see & interpret the world. But not all beliefs serve us well. In this episode, I'm pondering on the power of belief, both the good and the not-so-good, and why it's so important to be intentional about what we put our faith in. Whether it's religion, ideology, or personal philosophy, the thin…

A psychoanalytic argument for why happiness shouldn't be the goal.

Exploring the job description of a parent and how to set your child on a path to becoming an emotionally regulated adult.

Is there a God alternative or is the meaning he provides for our lives unparalleled and irreplaceable?