Veritas Psychology Partners

Veritas Views (with Veritas Psychology Partners)

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This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners (https://www.veritaspp.com), Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Each episode features unrehearsed, real-time conversations as your host (Michael MacBride, https://www.michaelmacbride.com) brings scenarios from the internet, the mailbag, and current psychology headlines. Kessler and MacBride respond with candid clinical insight, humor, and practical takeaways on sleep, anxiety, trauma, relationships, leadership, and high-functioning stress—plus a rotating bonus segment at the end.

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Am I the a**hole for not bringing anything to my friend's potluck, after she told me not to? 07.05.2025 33:30

This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors...

Am I the a**hole for pranking my struggling friend with a fake lottery ticket? 30.04.2025 28:50

Am I the a**hole for telling my girlfriend that I wouldn't make her coffee anymore unless she stops micromanaging me? 23.04.2025 36:34

Am I the a**hole for pretending I didn't know what a potato was at my girlfriend's family dinner? 16.04.2025 29:27

Am I the a**hole for telling my girlfriend to go back on her ADHD medication? (with Dr. David Nathan) 09.04.2025 44:33

This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors...

Am I the a**hole for vandalizing my neighbor's dog's winter coat? 02.04.2025 25:19

This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors...

Am I the a**hole for asking my wife to take down a social media post about our child's heart surgery? 26.03.2025 30:27

This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round...

Am I the a**hole for letting other people take my kids and me to Disney, even though I knew my husband was not okay with it? 19.03.2025 25:02

This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors...

Am I the a**hole for refusing to wake my boyfriend up in the morning? (with Dr. Jennifer Service) 12.03.2025 32:20

This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round...

Am I the a**hole because my girlfriend doesn't like my knitting? 05.03.2025 29:38

This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round...

Am I the a**hole for refusing to give up my dog for my fiance's allergic daughter? (with Dr. Bill Hoekstra) 26.02.2025 33:29

This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round...

Am I the a**hole for wanting my boyfriend to fix his sleep schedule? (with Dr. Bill Hoekstra) 19.02.2025 30:33

This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round...

Am I the a**hole for not forcing my child to eat blueberries? 12.02.2025 38:56

This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors...

Am I the a**hole for telling my boyfriend to stop eating so much? (with Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy) 05.02.2025 39:45

This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round...

Am I the a**hole for putting the kibosh on my son's naked vacation? (with Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy) 29.01.2025 37:52

This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors...

Am I the a**hole for being mad at my sister for not picking up my sick kid? 22.01.2025 30:18

This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round...

(Encore: "Least Loved") Am I the a**hole for suggesting my girlfriend wears personal protective equipment at poker night? 15.01.2025 23:15

This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round...

(Encore: "Least Loved") Am I the a**hole for displaying a photo with my son's dead name on it? 08.01.2025 27:44

This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round...

(Encore: "Least Loved") Am I the a**hole for making my daughter choose a different restaurant for her birthday meal other than the one she really wanted? 01.01.2025 27:37

This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round...

(Encore: "Least Loved") Am I the a**hole for using my sister-in-law's pet's name for my child without asking? 25.12.2024 25:15

This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round...

(Encore: "Least Loved") Am I the a**hole for not letting my fiancée smash cake in my face? 18.12.2024 21:20

This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round...

Am I the a**hole for this announcement? No! We're taking a quick break! 18.12.2024 2:46

Am I the a**hole for this announcement? No! We're taking a quick break! But, don't go! There's more! Listen for the details! This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essen...

Am I the a**hole for following my late sister's wishes in kicking our brother out of her funeral? 11.12.2024 35:36

This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round...

Am I the a**hole for kicking my parents out of my house and saying this is why I was so f*cked up as a kid? 04.12.2024 37:02

This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round...

Am I the a**hole for asking my fiancé to skip this year's Christmas family vacation because our baby is due? 27.11.2024 37:01

This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round...