In this episode, Dr. Brett docks the conversation, unpacking the culture of self-care and asking what it really means to care for ourselves in a world that often profits from our exhaustion. He and Nicole explore the rise of the self-care industry, the structural roots of burnout, and the tension between personal healing and systemic change. From the allure of quick fixes to the deeper work of therapy and collective care, they question whether our pursuit of “wellness” brings true happiness or just another form of distraction. It’s a candid conversation about redefining self-care—moving beyond individual coping toward community, connection, and genuine emotional well-being.
Show Notes
Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne (2025)
Happiest Season (2020)
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020)
P.S. I Love You (2007)
Mental Health Resources
When engaging with crisis lines, it is important to know that if you disclose the following information, they may be required to call local law enforcement for a wellness check intervention:
Thoughts or desire to die by suicide
Plan and intent to die by suicide (ex, setting a time and place and defining how you would die by suicide)
Means to fulfill your plan (ex, having access and ability to carry out your plan)
Law enforcement wellness checks may or may not involve armed police officers with or without trained mental health professionals.
The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Suicide prevention hotline with phone, text, and chat lines. Though their focus is on LGBTQ+ young folks, they have expanded services in light of many states shutting down mental health resources. This is also a great starting point for finding resources that do not include law enforcement wellness checks that could put someone in crisis in danger.
988 Crisis Line - https://988lifeline.org/ Suicide prevention hotline with phone and text lines to connect with a crisis intervention counselor. 988 is sometimes connected to local resources and call centers, depending on the state. Depending on your state and available local resources, contacting law enforcement may be part of their intervention strategy, depending on the state and your expressed needs.
The Doc to Dock Podcast is produced by Dr. Nicole Mayberry and Dr. Brett Goldberg. Original music written and composed by Matt Bogdanow. Podcast artwork designed and illustrated by André Gonzalez.
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