Friedemann Schaub 
Do you ever wonder about the meaning of your life and what you are here for? Most of us don’t take the time to contemplate such philosophical head-scratchers – until we are forced to. Last week I woke up at 2 am with horrible pain in my upper abdomen and my back. My first instinct was … Read more
Why do we do what we do? I know, this sounds like a loaded question. But seriously, have you ever wondered why you go to work every day, even when you would rather play hooky? Why, instead of going to the local junk-food drive-through, you prefer nibbling on your carrots sticks? And why are you … Read more
Do you believe in karma, the law of cause and effect? To quote Wayne Dyer: “How people treat you is their karma – how they react is yours.” Another wise man said that we are free to choose, but we are not free from the consequence of our choice. But how often have we seen … Read more
I don’t know about you, but I find anxiety a powerful emotion, which can make us feel small, trapped and completely overwhelmed. But while we may perceive being attacked and held hostage by this feeling, we all know that anxiety doesn’t come from the outside, but is created by our mind. This doesn’t mean we … Read more
Albert Einstein said, “Do you remember how electrical currents and ‘unseen waves’ were laughed at? The knowledge about man is still in its infancy.” Emotional health is one of the areas that cause more head-scratching than certainty. One of the most fiercely discussed topics is whether feelings such as anxiety or sadness are created by … Read more
On April 1st, I am launching my new podcast, Get Real with Dr. Friedemann. Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, a new episode will air on Facebook Live and YouTube Live. And of course, you can catch up on all episodes on my YouTube channel. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel Do you know … Read more
Do you sometimes feel that you live on autopilot, going through the motions, dutifully attending to your obligations – utterly unaware of your body and what happens in the present moment? Most of us are so busy that we forget to focus on how we really feel, what we truly desire, and what we need … Read more
There are plenty of reasons to be afraid these days. But whether we are worried about COVID, flying, loneliness, our financial security, or the uncertainty of the future, most of our concerns are rooted in four major fears – the fear of change, failure, loss, and powerlessness. Yet, rather than addressing these fundamental fears, we … Read more
Finding or preserving love during COVID has been challenging for many. But even before, you may have struggled with finding, holding or maintaining deep, safe and long-lasting love in your life. The reason isn’t that you’ve been jinxed, the lovers you’ve attracted have been selfish and insensitive, or your partner no longer cares the way … Read more
Are you a people pleaser? Are you the first one raising your hand when your church or school is looking for a volunteer? Do you financially overextend yourself to once again help your sibling who just doesn’t seem to get it together? Or, are you the one patiently listening to your friends’ problems for the … Read more