The U Problem with Dr. P

A woman calls Dr. P, overwhelmed by her husband's escalating, unpredictable behavior over the last seven years, which included calling her a "monster," moving to the basement, and hiding alcohol, following the death of his mother and a job loss. The caller is desperately trying to save the marriage. Dr. P emphasizes that the husband is dealing with a severe "him problem" (likely an existential cri...

He won't talk about his feelings, but you need to hear this! 🎧 Dealing with an aging parent's frustration or anger can feel impossible, especially when they won't accept help. In this episode, Dr. P tackles a caller struggling with his short-fused father. The breakthrough? Recognize that your dad's volatility might stem from the loss of control over his own life. The "problem...

On "The U Problem" this week, Dr. P takes a call from a woman who is tired of being ghosted. She finds that after three or four months of dating, the men she's seeing become emotionally unavailable. She wants to know how to shift her energy and find a healthier relationship. Dr. P quickly identifies the caller's "you problem"—she's putting up with men who are alread...

On this week's "The U Problem," Dr. P addresses a common issue: the fear of being disliked. A caller explains her struggle with constantly replaying conversations and worrying about what others think. Dr. P offers a simple solution: drop the pom-poms. She encourages the caller to stop being a cheerleader for everyone else and start being a real friend by telling the truth, even if it...

On the latest episode of "The U Problem," Dr. P talks to a woman caught in a classic people-pleaser dilemma. After a friend gets upset about a missed get-together, the caller feels pressured to go on a girls' trip she's not interested in. Dr. P offers her signature blunt advice: Sometimes, you just can't be nice to everyone. You have to put yourself first and set boundaries,...

On a new episode of "The U Problem," a caller shares her devastation after her husband of 25 years suggests opening up their marriage. Dr. P offers a dose of tough love, telling the caller to say "NO" and to stop blaming herself for her husband's desires. She emphasizes that this is a "him problem," not a "you problem," and encourages the caller to set f...