It’s one of our most talked-about episodes — or maybe one that didn’t get enough love the first time. We’ll let you decide. This week, Dan and Gayle tackle a game-day dilemma that hits close to home: when “adults only” meets “I couldn’t find a sitter.”

They unpack boundaries, social expectations, and the psychology of group dynamics — with a little help from Priya Parker’s The Art of Gathering and the Gottman Institute’s “Positive Perspective.”

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🎙️ Veritas Views: The Am I the A**hole EditionPsychologists Dr. Gayle MacBride and Dr. Dan Kessler take real stories from the internet and break them down with humor, insight, and a touch of therapy wisdom.

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When your boss says “we’re a family,” but gets mad when you pack up at 5:00. Sound familiar? This week, the team digs into the viral story of a worker who dared to clock out on time — and got shamed for it. From toxic hustle culture to guilt around boundaries, they unpack the psychology behind why “leaving when the day ends” still sparks outrage in some offices.

They’re joined by Dr. Meghan Miller, licensed psychologist, executive leader, and founder of The Forward Collective, where she helps high-achieving women, parents, and athletes navigate burnout, perfectionism, and identity struggles. Learn more at theforwardcollective.org

🎙️ Veritas Views: The Am I the A**hole EditionPsychologists Dr. Gayle MacBride and Dr. Dan Kessler tackle real stories from the internet — unscripted, unfiltered, and psychologically informed. Who’s right, who’s wrong, and what does it say about us?

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🎧 Hosted and produced by Michael MacBride (michaelmacbride.com), with intros and outros by Kelley Buttrick (kbvoiceovers.com)

When therapy “homework” starts competing with family time, who’s in the wrong? This week, the hosts unpack emotional labor, healing, and boundaries in relationships — and what happens when one partner’s growth feels like the other’s neglect.

Our guest, Dr. Shannon Goecke-Watson, PsyD, LP, owns SGW Psychological Services in Apple Valley, MN, where she specializes in treating the aftereffects of domestic violence through individual and group therapy. She’s presented more than 40 trainings on domestic violence and trauma and serves as Minnesota’s delegate to the APA Council of Representatives. Learn more at sgwpsych.com.

🎙️ Veritas Views: The Am I the A**hole Edition
Psychologists Dr. Gayle MacBride and Dr. Dan Kessler analyze stories from the internet through the lens of modern psychology — equal parts empathy, insight, and laughter.

👉 veritaspp.com | @drgmacbride | @drdankessler
🎧 Hosted and produced by Michael MacBride (michaelmacbride.com), with intros and outros by Kelley Buttrick (kbvoiceovers.com)