Over thousands of years, philosophers have developed powerful tools to explore the good life—what makes life meaningful, joyful, and fulfilling. You can learn to use these tools to live with greater depth, purpose, and confidence. I can help.
Hi, I'm Dr. Danielle LaSusa. I have studied, taught, and coached philosophy for over two decades.
Philosophy, which simply means "love of wisdom," is about purpose, identity, and seeing the world clearly. I offer friendly and accessible conversation, compassionate listening, and a healthy dose of humor to help you think through the practical concerns of everyday life.
I talk with clients all over the country, both remotely and in-person in Portland, Oregon, and I specialize in serving new mothers.
I love helping people discover new perspectives and ways of thinking, and I have seen these shifts transform lives. I want to help you transform yours.
Let's awaken your inner philosopher.
What Does It Mean to Make a Person?
What could be more philosophically confounding than creating a human being? How do you wrap your brain around the huge transitions in identity, values, responsibility, relationships that comes with motherhood? What if being a mom isn't all what you thought it would be?
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The Meaning of Motherhood Course
The Meaning of Motherhood online course is part philosophy class, part motherhood wisdom circle. Through video lectures, reflection prompts, reading and resource lists, online discussion boards, and live monthly discussion circles, this course provides a place for you to connect with others and brings compassion, philosophical depth, and critical thinking to motherhood.
Making sense of motherhood is hard. Let’s do it together.
It feels grandiose to say that writing my book is an act of generosity. But, in the technical sense, you could reasonably call it a gift.