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EPISODE · Mar 25, 2026 · 35 MIN

Why Doomscrolling Hooks You, How Good Intentions Backfire, and Dan’s Therapy Window Confession

from Veritas Views (with Veritas Psychology Partners) · host Veritas Psychology Partners

🛑 Doomscrolling feels productive, thoughtful gestures can still miss the mark, and yes, even therapists sometimes get distracted by what’s happening outside the window.💡 Why do we keep taking in more stress than we can use, and what does that reveal about attention, care, and being human?What You’ll Learn:✔️ Why doomscrolling can feel hard to stop even when it makes you feel worse✔️ What an AITA fast food conflict reveals about intention, planning, and invisible labor✔️ What Dan’s window confession says about attention, presence, and real-life therapy🌱 You do not need perfect focus or perfect instincts to show up well. You need awareness, repair, and a willingness to come back.📅 Need support? Veritas Psychology Partners offers telehealth in 43 states, including New York. Schedule here: https://www.veritaspp.com/scheduleMeet the Team:🧠 Dr. Dan Kessler: https://www.veritaspp.com/dnk🌿 Dr. Gayle MacBride: https://www.veritaspp.com/ghm🎙️ Kelley: https://kbvoiceovers.com🎙️ Michael MacBride (host) → http://www.michaelmacbride.comAbout our experts:Dr. Dan Kessler is a psychologist at Veritas Psychology Partners who specializes in sleep, anxiety, men’s issues, relationships, and practical, evidence-based strategies for change.Dr. Gayle MacBride is a psychologist at Veritas Psychology Partners who specializes in sleep, women’s mental health, PTSD, depression, and emotionally intelligent care for high-achieving adults.👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations about therapy, relationships, leadership, mental health, and the strange ways modern life gets under our skin.#Doomscrolling #AITA #TherapyPodcast #MentalHealth #Attention #VeritasPP #VeritasPsychologyPartners #VPP #MacBride #Kessler

🛑 Doomscrolling feels productive, thoughtful gestures can still miss the mark, and yes, even therapists sometimes get distracted by what’s happening outside the window.💡 Why do we keep taking in more stress than we can use, and what does that reveal about attention, care, and being human?What You’ll Learn:✔️ Why doomscrolling can feel hard to stop even when it makes you feel worse✔️ What an AITA fast food conflict reveals about intention, planning, and invisible labor✔️ What Dan’s window confession says about attention, presence, and real-life therapy🌱 You do not need perfect focus or perfect instincts to show up well. You need awareness, repair, and a willingness to come back.📅 Need support? Veritas Psychology Partners offers telehealth in 43 states, including New York. Schedule here: https://www.veritaspp.com/scheduleMeet the Team:🧠 Dr. Dan Kessler: https://www.veritaspp.com/dnk🌿 Dr. Gayle MacBride: https://www.veritaspp.com/ghm🎙️ Kelley: https://kbvoiceovers.com🎙️ Michael MacBride (host) → http://www.michaelmacbride.comAbout our experts:Dr. Dan Kessler is a psychologist at Veritas Psychology Partners who specializes in sleep, anxiety, men’s issues, relationships, and practical, evidence-based strategies for change.Dr. Gayle MacBride is a psychologist at Veritas Psychology Partners who specializes in sleep, women’s mental health, PTSD, depression, and emotionally intelligent care for high-achieving adults.👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations about therapy, relationships, leadership, mental health, and the strange ways modern life gets under our skin.#Doomscrolling #AITA #TherapyPodcast #MentalHealth #Attention #VeritasPP #VeritasPsychologyPartners #VPP #MacBride #Kessler

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