Real letters, real questions, and responses from a woman who knows when to comfort—and when to correct. Dear Dr. Doctrine takes on everything from small dilemmas to big feelings, offering sharp insight with a velvet sting. And sometimes, a surprise guest Mockitor chimes in with their own take—because advice is better when it’s slightly contradictory.
I go to a mid-sized state university and recently discovered that one of my professors has been live-streaming our lectures on TikTok “to promote access and engagement.”
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron says the universe “sent a sign” during Coldplay—unfortunately, it looked a lot like being romantic with someone who wasn’t his wife. Max Volumo gives his take about Astronomy and discretion.
When self-care becomes another deliverable. Dr. Doctrine decodes the emotional invoice, and Ricky Machismo responds with grit, dumbbells, and a little accidental truth.
When toddlers start diagnosing attachment issues, is it growth or generational backlash? Dr. Doctrine offers a dose of parental clarity, while Lex Linkedman reframes the meltdown as a leadership moment.
When emotional growth meets audio compression. Dr. Doctrine weighs in on relationship multitasking, and Aria adds her elegantly disapproving take on time-efficient intimacy.
When “It’s not you, it’s my therapist” becomes a dating strategy. Dr. Doctrine unpacks the therapy-industrial delay, and Connor Descend offers a productivity-centric breakdown of emotional outsourcing.
A high school junior finds herself ostracized for… grammar. Dr. Doctrine explains the cost of linguistic clarity in the era of ‘vibe communication,’ and Gen-Z mockitor Keanu responds with an all-caps mood swing.
My boss recently introduced a new ’emotional wellness initiative’ where we track our feelings in a Slack channel and earn points for vulnerability.
My roommate, Jess, has started hosting something she calls ‘Silent Disco Crying Sessions’ in our living room.