About Professor RJ Starr

Welcome to the online home of Professor RJ Starr, where the study of psychology is brought to life through the lens of lived experience, emotional honesty, and critical reflection.

RJ Starr is an academic existential psychologist, author, and educator based in South Florida, known for his accessible, thought-provoking approach to understanding human behavior, emotional development, and the unspoken forces that shape our social world. A lifelong student of existential psychology, his work explores the central challenges of being human: how we create meaning, take responsibility, and navigate uncertainty in a rapidly changing world.

Blending academic rigor with a warm, human voice, RJ’s work spans classrooms, bookshelves, lecture halls, and digital spaces. He is the creator and host of The Psychology of Us, a podcast that delves into the emotional undercurrents of everyday life, from identity and relationships to disconnection and the pursuit of purpose. Through essays, lectures, videos, and books, he bridges the gap between theory and real life, offering accessible frameworks for navigating complexity with clarity, empathy, and depth.

At the core of his philosophy is a belief in the transformative power of self-awareness and the courage it takes to live with integrity. His work offers tools for those ready to think more critically, live more intentionally, and approach life with both clarity and compassion. Whether guiding students in the classroom or inviting listeners into nuanced psychological conversations, RJ’s mission is to illuminate the deeper patterns behind our choices and relationships—while encouraging a life shaped by purpose and principle.

He speaks to those seeking not just insight, but change—those who are ready to examine their inner narratives, question inherited beliefs, and move toward a more meaningful connection with both self and others. His teachings highlight not only individual growth, but our responsibility to the communities we belong to and the shared humanity that binds us.

Whether you are just beginning your exploration of psychology or returning for deeper understanding, RJ’s work offers a thoughtful, grounded path forward—one that honors both the mind and the heart.