Unveiling the Complexities of Modern Relationships with Dr. John DeOca
Episode Overview
Explore the impact of toxic positivity and the importance of setting boundaries in relationships. Gain insights into expressing love, navigating modern dating culture, and fostering deep connections. Understand the significance of self-awareness and personal growth in building fulfilling relationships.
Ultimately, I think the history behind the nurse practitioner role is to be a little bit more holistic than a doctor, right? They may not give a lot of time to patients. They don't really perform psychotherapy as they can, and it's in their wheelhouse. I think nurse practitioners, depending on where we're working and what kind of setting we're in, you know, in the mental health space, there could be, you know, a lot of focus on medication management.
In this episode of Anonymous Andrew Podcast, Dr. John DeOca, a psychiatric nurse practitioner specialising in relationships, joins Andrew for a deep discussion on mental health, dating, and the intricacies of modern-day relationships. Andrew shares his personal struggles with addiction, relationships, and the quest for sustaining love. Dr. John sheds light on toxic positivity, setting boundaries, and the importance of prioritising needs over wants in relationships.
The episode delves into the challenges of expressing love, navigating modern dating culture, and the significance of self-awareness in building fulfilling connections.