In this powerful and eye-opening episode of David’s Saturday Night Sit Back, we’re joined by Reid Luedecke, PMHNP-BC, MSN, RN — a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and clinical researcher based in Austin, Texas.
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Reid shares his personal and professional journey, from growing up in a small Texas town to working in high-stress inpatient psychiatric settings. With insight from his years in clinical mental health, Reid unpacks issues like teen mental health, social media addiction, THC risks, and setting healthy boundaries. We explore the mental health challenges inside private institutions, the importance of sleep and non-verbal communication, and how to support loved ones facing emotional dysfunction — all while preserving your own energy.
This conversation is full of compassion, science, and grounded advice for anyone navigating life, relationships, or their own mental health.
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(0:00) Reid’s childhood love of superheroes & our thoughts on James Gunn’s 2025 Superman
(12:45) Reid’s life mission today & who he hopes this episode speaks to
(19:00) Growing up in a small Texas town: Reid’s early life
(27:00) Culture shock at a major university & inner struggles during college
(50:00) The power of sleep & working in private psychiatric hospitals
(1:00:00) How four years in private institutions shaped Reid’s worldview
(1:11:00) Mental health in teens: the struggle of feeling trapped + social media boundaries
(1:20:00) Why in-person interaction & non-verbal cues matter to mental well-being
(1:27:00) Supporting dysfunctional people without losing yourself
(1:43:00) Couples therapy insights: research from 40 years of scientific observation
(1:54:00) When life started to make sense for Reid + THC and teen brain development
(1:57:00) A candid discussion on suicidal ideation and reaching out for help
(2:02:00) Reid shares what gives him hope moving forward
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