Who gets the final say in your funeral — you or your family? This conversation dives deep into grief, boundaries, and the psychology of control when faith and autonomy collide.

They’re joined by Dr. Sheena Sikorski, a licensed psychologist based in Minneapolis who helps Millennial and Gen Z women heal from perfectionism and people-pleasing. She teaches clients to quiet their inner critic and trust their own worth. Learn more at drsheenasikorski.com

🎙️ Veritas Views: The Am I the A**hole EditionReal internet stories. Real psychology. Real talk. Psychologists Dr. Gayle MacBride and Dr. Dan Kessler unpack human behavior one uncomfortable dilemma at a time.👉 veritaspp.com | @drgmacbride | @drdankessler

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

When love meets executive dysfunction, things can get messy. This week, the team tackles a controversial post about ADHD meds, relationship frustration, and the blurry line between care and control.

Featuring Dr. David Nathan, a child and adolescent psychologist based in St. Paul, MN, specializing in ADHD, Autism, anger, and adoption. He’s also a regional clinical lead for Allina Health and offers ADHD/ASD testing through his private practice. Learn more at davidnathanpsyd.com.

🎙️ Veritas Views: The Am I the A**hole Edition
Psychologists Dr. Gayle MacBride and Dr. Dan Kessler bring humor, humanity, and hard science to real internet dilemmas. Who’s the problem — and who just needs therapy?

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

Is refusing to wake your partner a petty act — or a lesson in adulting? This story explores dependency, accountability, and the emotional toll of becoming someone’s personal snooze button.

Joining the discussion is Dr. Jennifer Service, a board-certified psychiatrist and forensic specialist with over 25 years of experience. She provides psychiatric care and forensic evaluations throughout Minnesota and has testified in civil and criminal cases. Learn more at mnforensic.com and mankatoclinic.com.

🎙️ Veritas Views: The Am I the A**hole Edition
Hosted by psychologists Dr. Gayle MacBride and Dr. Dan Kessler, this show blends humor and insight as they decode the internet’s most awkward ethical standoffs.

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

If your partner’s sleep habits are wrecking your relationship, is it fair to demand change? This episode dives into the psychology of sleep, responsibility, and mismatched rhythms — with a few Weezer references thrown in.

Featuring Dr. Bill Hoekstra, board-certified psychologist and Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Hoekstra specializes in insomnia, trauma recovery, and evidence-based therapy for sleep and mood. Learn more at themoodandsleepclinic.com or @themoodandsleepclinic.

🎙️ Veritas Views: The Am I the A**hole Edition
Psychologists Dr. Gayle MacBride and Dr. Dan Kessler explore human behavior through the wild world of the internet. Insightful, irreverent, and just the right amount of awkward.

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

What happens when a relationship ultimatum comes with fur and sneezes? This week, the crew debates emotional attachments, blended families, and the psychology of sacrifice — canine edition.

Guest Dr. Bill Hoekstra, board-certified psychologist and Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine, brings over 24 years of experience treating insomnia, trauma, and circadian rhythm challenges. He offers virtual sessions across 42 states via The Mood & Sleep Clinic. Learn more at themoodandsleepclinic.com or @themoodandsleepclinic.

🎙️ Veritas Views: The Am I the A**hole Edition
Real therapists, real Reddit threads, real talk. Dr. Gayle MacBride and Dr. Dan Kessler unpack internet conflict with wit and clinical clarity.

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

Is it body-shaming, concern, or something deeper? This week’s AITA explores appetite, attraction, and the fine line between honesty and hurt.

They’re joined by Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy, licensed psychologist and sex therapist, co-author of Desire: An Inclusive Guide to Navigating Libido Differences in Relationships. She specializes in sexual health and relationship dynamics and can be found at drlaurenfogel.com or @drlaurenfogelmersy.

🎙️ Veritas Views: The Am I the A**hole Edition
Hosted by psychologists Dr. Gayle MacBride and Dr. Dan Kessler, who bring humor, warmth, and psychological insight to the internet’s messiest moral dilemmas.

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

When your adult kid wants to go on a clothing-optional vacation, how do you react — with acceptance, horror, or a plane ticket refund? This hilarious and heartfelt episode tackles shame, body image, and generational clashes around comfort zones.

Guest Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy (she/her) is a licensed psychologist, AASECT-certified sex therapist, and certified emotionally focused couples therapist. She’s co-author of Desire: An Inclusive Guide to Navigating Libido Differences in Relationships and runs a private practice in Minnesota. Find her at drlaurenfogel.com or @drlaurenfogelmersy.

🎙️ Veritas Views: The Am I the A**hole Edition
Psychologists Dr. Gayle MacBride and Dr. Dan Kessler take on the internet’s wildest moral questions — through the lens of real psychology and relatable humor.

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

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 to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about any number of things! Stay tuned through the end to find out!In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for refusing to keep pushing through burnout when my boss said we’re all under pressure?"And if you'd like to schedule an appointment with either of our psychologists, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.veritaspp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Otherwise, our team can be found at:Dr. Dan Kessler at: ⁠⁠⁠@drdankessler⁠⁠⁠Dr. Gayle MacBride at: ⁠⁠⁠@drgmacbride⁠⁠⁠Kelley Buttrick at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kbvoiceovers.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael MacBride at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.michaelmacbride.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thanks for listening and/or watching!