No Nonsense Spirituality | Britt Hartley

Christian nationalism and the political right have looked “married” for years—but this video breaks down the signs that the relationship is getting shaky: viral backlash when churches refused to help a mom get baby formula, pastors resigning after being pressured to endorse Trump, and growing public discomfort with turning Christianity into a political identity. You’ll also hear why immigration and ICE are becoming a major fault line inside churches, plus how scandals and public criticism from well-known Christian leaders are changing what people will tolerate.

3 days ago | [YT] | 40

No Nonsense Spirituality | Britt Hartley

America has quietly become the Wild West of spirituality, and Deepak Chopra is my case study for why that’s so dangerous. In this video, I walk through Chopra’s long-running misuse of science terms like “quantum healing,” his public claims about curing cancer with consciousness, and the newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails that show a disturbingly friendly relationship even after Epstein was a registered sex offender. I also cover anonymous allegations from a former client at the Chopra Center and why all of this points to a much larger crisis in the spiritual but not religious world, not just one “bad guru.”

1 week ago | [YT] | 59

No Nonsense Spirituality | Britt Hartley

The FBI now uses the term “nihilistic violent extremism” to describe crimes aimed at chaos and collapse—but does that have anything to do with philosophical nihilism? In this final video of the series, we break down how “nihilism” shifts across psychology, philosophy, internet culture, and now federal classifications. Using the Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing as a case study, we unpack why the attacker’s writings align more with efilism and antinatalism than with existential nihilism—and why that distinction matters.

1 month ago | [YT] | 17

No Nonsense Spirituality | Britt Hartley

What happens when an analytical, autistic-leaning brain stares straight into the void? This episode unpacks the lived connection between autism, rumination, depressive realism, and suicidal thinking—and why “just think positive” advice often backfires. You’ll learn a structured, evidence-aligned approach to move from spirals to action using acceptance and commitment therapy, body reconnection, executive-function supports, and justice-driven micro-agency.

1 month ago | [YT] | 51

No Nonsense Spirituality | Britt Hartley

Feeling like today’s teens are staring into the void? In Part 3 of my nihilism series, we unpack why adolescence amplifies meaninglessness—underdeveloped executive function, identity formation, social media, sleep loss—and how parents can scaffold belonging, purpose, and resilience without forcing fake optimism. We start with the sobering stats and then shift to practical steps you can use this week.

1 month ago | [YT] | 16

No Nonsense Spirituality | Britt Hartley

WATCH: https://youtu.be/OKBrgLxbERw

Feeling lost, apathetic, or stuck in an existential funk? This episode breaks down 10 research-supported practices that reliably increase meaning and purpose—no religion required. You’ll learn how engaging on purpose, acting by your core values, designing rituals, serving others, and cultivating awe can re-train reward systems in the brain so life feels worth showing up for again. We also map what therapists can help with and where you’ll need to take the lead yourself.

2 months ago | [YT] | 69

No Nonsense Spirituality | Britt Hartley

Feeling lost, apathetic, or stuck in an existential funk? This episode breaks down 10 research-supported practices that reliably increase meaning and purpose—no religion required. You’ll learn how engaging on purpose, acting by your core values, designing rituals, serving others, and cultivating awe can re-train reward systems in the brain so life feels worth showing up for again. We also map what therapists can help with and where you’ll need to take the lead yourself.

2 months ago | [YT] | 36

No Nonsense Spirituality | Britt Hartley

WATCH: https://youtu.be/F1Q6KSXgoHA

Nihilism gets thrown around in therapy and in headlines—but psychologists and philosophers mean very different things. In this video, Brit Hartley breaks down the mismatch: how clinicians often use “nihilism” to describe a state of hopelessness or burnout, while philosophers use it to describe a claim about reality and meaning. That gap can make therapy feel invalidating for people with existential or “rational” nihilism—and it explains why “find joy” or basic reframing can fall flat.

You’ll learn a practical two-axis way to locate yourself (psychological state × philosophical stance), why CBT and “gratitude only” approaches often underperform for philosophical nihilism, and how existentially trained therapists and philosophical counseling can help. We also separate nihilism from accelerationism, highlight UK models that integrate philosophy and therapy, and set up Part 2 with concrete tools to ask for the help you actually need.

2 months ago | [YT] | 94

No Nonsense Spirituality | Britt Hartley

Nihilism gets thrown around in therapy and in headlines—but psychologists and philosophers mean very different things. In this video, Brit Hartley breaks down the mismatch: how clinicians often use “nihilism” to describe a state of hopelessness or burnout, while philosophers use it to describe a claim about reality and meaning. That gap can make therapy feel invalidating for people with existential or “rational” nihilism—and it explains why “find joy” or basic reframing can fall flat.

2 months ago | [YT] | 58

No Nonsense Spirituality | Britt Hartley

Do you think churches should keep their tax-exempt status if they primarily act as political platforms instead of community service organizations?

2 months ago | [YT] | 151