In this episode of "The U Problem with Dr. P," Dr. Nicole Perez (Dr. P) talks to Caller #29 whose grief feels like an infectious disease. The caller shares her journey of dealing with the tragic loss of her two daughters in a car accident and how she feels isolated by friends and co-workers who don't know how to act around her. Dr. P offers her compassion, support, and professional advice on how to navigate her profound grief and loneliness.​ ⁨@TheUProblemwithDr.P⁩ #Grief #ChildLoss #MentalHealth #TheUProblem #DrNicolePerez #GriefSupport #TraumaRecovery

In this episode of The U Problem, Dr. Nicole Perez talks with a caller who is a lifelong "overthinker" struggling with the burden of chronic indecision. Their conversation uncovers how a childhood shaped by an alcoholic parent and "transactional" relationships created a mental environment where self-trust is constantly undermined by internal debate.

In this episode of The U Problem with Dr. P, psychologist Nicole Perez (Dr. P) talks with a 50-year-old man navigating a communication disconnect with his partner. The caller is a self-described "loud and animated" talker, while his partner comes from a background where talking about feelings isn't the norm.

Dr. P challenges the caller to consider how his high-energy communication style might be affecting his partner. She uses the analogy of being in a foreign country: if you're speaking a language someone doesn't understand, getting louder doesn't make you any clearer.

In this episode of The U Problem, Dr. Nicole Perez (Dr. P) talks with a caller who is reeling from the sudden end of an eight-year-old connection that recently turned into a physical affair. After months of intense communication and emotional involvement, her partner in the affair abruptly cut off all contact, leaving her feeling hurt and abandoned.

Dr. P provides a reality check, reframing the painful silence as a "blessing in disguise" and encourages the caller to use this closure to re-evaluate her current relationship and the underlying issues that led to the affair.

Through candid advice and empathy, Dr. P helps the caller see that while the ending hurts, it offers a rare opportunity for self-reflection and a fresh start.

In this candid episode of "The U Problem with Dr. P," Dr. Nicole Perez (Dr. P) talks with a caller, a straight, heterosexual man who has lived with a secret for decades. He opens up about his lifelong affinity for shiny spandex leggings and cat-suits—a preference he has kept hidden due to societal pressures and the fear of being labeled.

Dr. P challenges the "fetish" label, reframing the caller's interest as a personal style choice and a source of sensory comfort rather than something scandalous.

She encourages him to move past the anxiety of being judged by strangers and instead focus on educating those he loves. By shifting the perspective from a "secret" to a form of self-expression, Dr. P helps the caller find the confidence to embrace what makes him feel free and comfortable.

In this episode of "The U Problem with Dr. P," Dr. Nicole Perez (Dr. P) talks to a 51-year-old woman who has spent the last decade in a series of casual "situationships" after a 22-year marriage.

She discusses her pattern of dating men she knows aren't right for her, and Dr. P helps her realize that this might be a way of protecting herself from the vulnerability of a serious relationship. Dr. P encourages her to think about what she really wants—whether it's a stable, consistent relationship or the freedom she's currently enjoying.

The episode ends with Dr. P challenging the caller to be honest with herself about her fears and to make a decision about the kind of intimacy she wants in her life.

Are you driving the boat, or is your coping mechanism steering you into a storm? In this episode of The U Problem with Dr. P, our caller opens up about her journey through recovery and the "hyper-sexual" habits she built to protect herself during a season of intense grief.Dr. Nicole Perez delivers a hilarious yet deeply moving wake-up call on the difference between enjoying intimacy and letting old patterns run your life. It’s time to stop letting your history lead and start realizing that you are the one in the driver’s seat."You’re driving the boat, not your vajajay... You go like, ‘Vajajay? I’m in charge here. I’m driving the car. You’re not driving the car.’" — Dr. Nicole Perez

Ever feel like your brain has too many tabs open and they’re all playing different music? 🧠🎶Dr. P explains why that intense, saturated way of feeling the world is both a gift and a total wrecking ball. It’s time to stop bouncing off the walls and start building some guardrails."On one hand, you're like, 'This is amazing, I can freeze s***!' And on the other hand, it's like, 'Ok, I freeze everything I touch so this is not working for me." - Dr. Nicole Perez