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The Dude Therapist
by Eli Weinstein, LCSW
Welcome to The Dude Therapist, where we delve into the heart of relationships, mental health, and self-help with no-nonsense conversations and a whole lot of compassion. Join us as we sit down with experts and myself in these fields to uncover practical strategies, insightful advice, and real-life stories that empower you to navigate life's challenges with confidence and clarity. Follow Eli on Instagram @thedudetherapist and @eliweinstein_lcsw This show is Produced by Rainbow Creative with Matthew "MoJo" Jones as Executive Producer. For sponsorship and guest inquires email [email protected]
Episodes
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Faith Isn't a Fix: Tori Peyton on Spiritual Bypassing and Real Mental Health Work
What does it really take to go from sobbing on a bathroom floor, heart rate at 30 beats per minute, to building a mental health platform that reaches thousands? This week on The Dude Therapist, Eli sits down with mental health advocate and content creator Tori Peyton (@growwithtori) for a raw,...
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Episode 300! The Question Behind Every Burnout: Joseph King Barkley on Redefining Enough
What if the question you've been asking your whole life is the wrong one? Not "How do I become successful?" but something quieter and far more dangerous: "Am I enough?" This week, Eli marks a milestone, 300 episodes of The Dude Therapist, by sitting down with Joseph King Barkley, a partner at…
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How to Build Courage When You're Scared: Jill Schulman on The Bravery Effect
What does it actually take to become brave? Not fearless, but brave? Not a personality trait you're born with, but a muscle you build one uncomfortable rep at a time. This week, Eli interviews Jill Schulman, one of the first female Marine combat engineer officers, a leadership researcher, and the...
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The Slow Burn to Success: Luke Elsman on Consistency, Identity & Going Viral the Hard Way
What does it take to build a following of millions without a viral moment, shortcuts, or a college degree? Just years of consistent effort when no one else is watching. This week, Eli interviews Luke Elsman, a Gymshark athlete, Ghost Energy ambassador, and one of the most relatable fitness…
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How to Stay Calm in ANY Argument w/ Level 5 Anger Management Expert Dr. Christian Conte
What if the way you're defending yourself in every argument is actually the thing keeping you stuck? This week, Eli interviews Dr. Christian Conte, a licensed professional counselor and one of only four Level 5 anger management specialists in the world, for a wide-ranging conversation on…
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Ozempic, Diet Culture & Eating Disorders: The Truth No One's Talking About | Dr. Brad Smith
What if the diet you started to feel better about your body is the same thing that's quietly damaging your relationship with it? This week, Eli interviews Dr. Brad Smith, a board-certified psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer at Accanto Health, the parent organization of the Emily Program, for…
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She Hid Her MS Diagnosis for Years | Nicole Pedra on Invisible Illness & Resilience
What if the hardest part of being sick isn't the illness itself, but convincing the world you actually have one? This week, Eli sits down with Nicole Pedra, chronic illness advocate, model, and host of the podcast Seen, Not Fixed, for a raw and honest conversation about living with Multiple...
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Anxiety Is Not Your Enemy: The Science of Embracing What You Feel | Dr. David Rosmarin
What if everything you've been told about anxiety is wrong? This week, Eli sits down with Dr. David Rosmarin, Harvard Medical School faculty, McLean Hospital clinician, and author of Thriving with Anxiety. It's a conversation that reframes one of the most misunderstood forces in modern life. With...
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Why You Don't Know Who You Are Anymore?! Codependency, Motherhood & the Unconscious Mind
How much of who you are is actually yours, and how much was handed to you by the stories, expectations, and cultural myths you grew up believing? In this episode, therapist Eli Weinstein sits down with licensed marriage and family therapist, author, and Jungian depth psychology practitioner…
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Why Most People Don’t Know How to Love | Robin Ducharme & Eli Weinstein
How do we actually build healthy relationships in a world where most people were never taught how to love well? And why do so many relationships fail, not because people don't care, but because they never learned the skills required to sustain connection? In this episode, therapist Eli Weinstein...
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The Hidden Reason So Many People Feel Unhappy | Dr. Gillian Mandich
What does it actually take to be happy? And why are so many of us chasing it the wrong way? In this episode, Eli Weinstein sits down with happiness researcher, professor, and author Dr. Gillian Mandich for a deeply honest conversation about what science says happiness really is, and what it…
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Why Men Feel “Not Enough” (And Don’t Talk About It) | Trey Tucker
What does it really mean to be "enough" as a man, and why do so many men feel like they're falling short? In this episode, Eli Weinstein sits down with therapist, podcaster, and founder of Rugged Counseling, Trey Tucker, for a direct and deeply honest conversation about the internal battles men...
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The REAL Cause of Chronic Pain (It’s Not What You Think) | Nicole Sachs
In this episode, Eli Weinstein sits down with therapist and bestselling author Nicole Sachs, LCSW, for a powerful conversation about the mind-body connection and how our emotional world directly shapes our physical health. Nicole shares her deeply personal journey from being diagnosed with a...
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Teen Parenting Mistakes That Are Breaking Your Relationship (And How to Fix It)!
In this episode, Eli Weinstein sits down with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, a pediatric psychologist, parent coach, and author of the upcoming book Love the Teen You Have, for her second appearance on The Dude Therapist! Together, they take a grounded, honest look at parenting through the teen years…
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Infertility, IVF & Mental Health: Dr. Lucky on Myths, Testing Timelines, and Coping as a Couple
In this episode, Eli opens up about his and his wife’s personal infertility journey and sits down with Dr. Lucky Sekhon, a double board-certified OB-GYN and reproductive endocrinologist at RMA of New York and author of The Lucky Egg (out January 13). Together, they explore why conversations…
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How to Heal Anxious & Avoidant Attachment (Nervous System Explained) | Jessica Baum
In this interview, psychotherapist Jessica Baum returns to discuss her second book, "Safe," which expands beyond her first book "Anxiously Attached" to cover all attachment styles through a "Wheel of Attachment," embedded attachment wounds, and the neuroscience of healing. She explains how...
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F the Fairytale: Chemistry vs Curiosity, Soulmates, and Intentional Dating | Dude Therapist w/ Damona Hoffman
On this episode of Dude Therapist, host Eli sits down with certified dating coach and relationship strategist Damona Hoffman, the official love expert for The Drew Barrymore Show and Access Hollywood, to break down the biggest shifts in dating over the past 20 years. From the rise of texting...
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You Are Not Your Thoughts | Mayim Bialik on Mental Health, Faith & Identity
In this thoughtful and wide-ranging episode of The Dude Therapist Podcast, Mayim Bialik reflects on a life lived at the intersection of intellect, faith, fame, and mental health. You may know Mayim as the young star of Beaches or the beloved lead of Blossom, and later as neuroscientist Amy Farrah...
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The Power of Next feat. Alyson Stoner
In this deeply vulnerable and transformative episode of The Dude Therapist Podcast, Alyson Stoner shares the truth behind child stardom, identity, trauma, and reclaiming your voice. You may know Alyson from the iconic Work It video with Missy Elliott, or films like Camp Rock, Cheaper by the…
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The Dude Therapist is BACK & Now on Video!
After five years of transformative conversations, host Eli Weinstein returns with the show that's been changing lives through honest, raw discussions about mental health, relationships, and personal growth. This isn't your typical therapy podcast. The Dude Therapist brings you unfiltered...
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Strong Hearts, Strong Minds: Parenting Through OCD and Congenital Heart Defects with Sarah Michelle Boes
In this episode of The Dude Therapist, I sit down with Sarah Michelle Boes, a family nurse practitioner, mother, and advocate, who opens up about her powerful journey of navigating OCD and parenting a child with congenital heart defects. Sarah shares how her professional background as a…
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Light Up Your Trauma: Healing the Past to Live Fully in the Present with Melissa Osorio
In this episode of The Dude Therapist, I sit down with Melissa Osorio—author, transformational speaker, and advocate for psychedelic-assisted healing. Melissa opens up about her raw and powerful journey from childhood trauma and hidden memories to self-discovery, empowerment, and purpose. We talk...
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Boundaries, Balance, and Burnout with Dr. Jessica Stern
In this powerful and practical episode of The Dude Therapist, Eli Weinstein sits down with licensed clinical psychologist, keynote speaker, and burnout expert Dr. Jessica B. Stern to unpack the toxic traps of hustle culture—and how to escape them. Together, they explore what it really means to be...
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Letting Go to Grow: From Control to Confidence w/ Kati Morton
🎙️ Why We Crave Control—and How to Let Go with Kati Morton, LMFT Why do we cling to control even when it keeps us stuck? In this powerful episode of The Dude Therapist, licensed marriage and family therapist and bestselling author Kati Morton joins me to break down the psychology of control, the...
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From Trauma to Transformation: A Journey to Break the Cycle w/ Dr. Robyn Koslowitz
Episode Summary:In this eye-opening episode of The Dude Therapist, Eli Weinstein sits down with clinical child psychologist and trauma expert Dr. Robyn Koslowitz to explore the powerful concept of Post-Traumatic Parenting. As the founder of the Post-Traumatic Parenting model and author of the...
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Unlocking Emotional Balance: The Power of DBT w/ Dr. Kiki Fehling
Struggling to stay grounded during emotional storms? This week on The Dude Therapist, we’re diving deep into the world of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with the brilliant Dr. Kiki Fehling licensed psychologist, author, and Linehan-Board-Certified DBT expert. We explore how DBT empowers...
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Bend, Don’t Break: Redefining Strength with Dr. Ross White
What if real resilience isn’t about pushing through, but knowing when to pause, adapt, and reconnect with what matters? Clinical psychologist and global mental health expert Dr. Ross White joins Eli to discuss psychological flexibility, athlete mental health, and why success should include...
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From Success to Struggle: Why High Achievers Struggle in Relationships with Dr. Sarah Schewitz
Why do high achievers often struggle in relationships? It’s not about success—it’s about unresolved emotional patterns. In this episode of The Dude Therapist, licensed psychologist Dr. Sarah Schewitz, founder of Couples Learn, breaks down why high-achieving individuals often bring attachment...
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Parenting Through Anxiety: Tools for a Calmer Home w/ Ashley GRaber, LMFT + Maria Evans, LMFT
If you’ve ever felt like your child is carrying the weight of the world or maybe just your own stress, you’re not alone. And this episode is precisely what you need. Eli Weinstein sits down with powerhouse parenting coaches and psychotherapists Maria Evans and Ashley Graber, authors of the...
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Behind the Gloves: A Champion’s Struggle with OCD w/ Ginny Fuchs
In this powerful episode of The Dude Therapist, Eli Weinstein sits down with Olympic boxer Ginny Fuchs to unpack her incredible journey through the ring and her mind. From Houston to the Olympics, Ginny has not only faced opponents in the ring but also wrestled with OCD, anxiety, and anorexia...
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You're Not Alone: A Journey from Diagnosis to Empowerment
In this powerful episode, Eli sits down with Carrie Berk, an NYC-based journalist, content creator, and bestselling author, to explore her personal journey with anxiety and OCD. Carrie opens up about the inspiration behind her book Mindfire and how she’s helping young adults feel seen…
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Beyond the Birds & Bees: Reclaiming Intimacy in Real Life w/ Dr. Kate Balestrieri
In this powerful and candid episode, Eli sits down with Dr. Kate Balestrieri—clinical psychologist, certified sex therapist, and author of What Happened to My Sex Life?—to explore the often misunderstood terrain of intimacy, desire, and sexual satisfaction in modern relationships. you'reTogether,...
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Hope Is a Habit: Building a Better You Through Mindfulness and Self-Expression W/ Case Kenny
What if settling isn’t giving up—but leaning into what actually serves you? In this episode of The Dude Therapist, Eli sits down with Case Kenny—author, mindfulness mentor, and host of the hit podcast New Mindset, Who Dis?—for a no-fluff, eye-opening conversation on redefining love…
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Unlocking Holistic Wellness w/ Adam Woolard
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Adam Woolard—a former banker turned holistic health advocate—who opens up about his transformative path from the world of finance to functional medicine. Adam shares how understanding your body through blood work and proactive care can radically shift…
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Smiling Through the Struggle: Unmasking High Functioning Depression w/ Dr. Judith Joseph
Can someone seem totally fine — successful, social, high-achieving — and still be deeply struggling? Absolutely. In this eye-opening episode, psychiatrist Dr. Judith Joseph breaks down the concept of high functioning depression — a condition that often flies under the radar but affects so many...
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Beyond the Body: Healing Addiction, Embracing Spirit, and Finding Purpose with Dr. Samantha Hart
Join us for a deeply inspiring conversation with Dr. Samantha Harte, best-selling author of Breaking the Circuit: How to Rewire Your Mind for Hope, Resilience, and Joy in the Face of Trauma, a physical therapist, performing artist, and sober mom of two. Dr. Harte courageously shares her...
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Tidy Your Life w/ Tyler Moore (The Tidy Dad)
In this dynamic episode, Tyler Moore, bestselling author and the brilliant mind behind Tidy Dad, dives deep into the art of balancing organization, parenting, and relationships. From overcoming the myths about perfection to empowering your kids through responsibility, Tyler shares practical tips...
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Unmasking + Unshaming Masculinity w/ Dr. Audra Horney
In this powerful episode of The Dude Therapist, host Eli Weinstein sits down with Dr. Audra Horney, a licensed psychologist specializing in men's mental health, to break down the barriers that keep men from seeking therapy. They dive into the stigma surrounding vulnerability, the unique…
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Let Them Eat + Embrace the Mess w/ Megan Mcnamee
Feeding kids can feel like a daily battle—but what if it didn’t have to be? 🤯 In this episode of The Dude Therapist, Eli Weinstein sits down with Megan McNamee, registered dietitian and co-founder of Feeding Littles, to break down a stress-free, intuitive approach to feeding kids. From baby-led...
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Be In You w/ Josh Connolly
What happens when you realize the people who raised you are the ones holding you back? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Josh Connolly, Amazon bestselling author of It’s Them, Not You: How to Break Free from Toxic Parents and Reclaim Your Story. As one of the UK’s leading mental health...
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Beyond the Diagnosis: Rethinking ADHD & Neurodivergence w/ Dr. Katie Davis
Are we over-labeling kids, or are we just more aware? In this episode of The Dude Therapist, I sit down with Dr. Katie Davis, a clinical neuropsychologist, professor, and researcher, to unpack the complex realities of ADHD, neurodivergence, and the growing culture of overdiagnosis. We dive deep...
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The Pediatrician's Guide to Parenting w/ Dr. Mona
Parenting is a wild ride—full ofjoys, challenges, and a whole lot of questions. 🤯💡 In this episode, I sit down withDr. Mona Amin, aboard-certified pediatrician, IBCLC, parenting educator, and mom, to talk about how parents canconfidently embrace the journey. With features inThe New York Times,...
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A Dance Party Through Life w/ Dr. Lori Baudino
What if movement was the missing piece in emotional well-being? 💃🧠 In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Dr. Lori Baudino, a renowned dance movement therapist, clinician, and global advocate for integrating the body into mental health care. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Baudino…
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The Evolution of the Nice Guy w/ Dr. Robert Glover
In this episode, Eli Weinstein sits down with Dr. Robert Glover, the renowned author of No More Mr. Nice Guy, to explore the complexities of modern masculinity. Dr. Glover shares insights from his personal journey, how cultural influences shape male identity, and the struggles many men face in...
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Hollywood, Activism, and Jewish Pride w/ Jonah Platt
In this thought-provoking episode of The Dude Therapist, Eli Weinstein sits down with the multitalented Jonah Platt to explore the evolving narrative of Jewish identity and the power of activism. Jonah dives into his personal journey of embracing Jewishness, the complexities of advocating in...
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Finding the Calm Within w/ Michael Galyon
In this transformative episode of The Dude Therapist, Eli Weinstein sits down with the ever-inspiring mindfulness coach Michael Galyon to uncover the secrets to finding calm amidst the chaos of modern life. Known as a compassionate guide and nurturing presence to his clients and over a million...
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Just Be You w/ Sabrina Zohar
In this powerful episode, Eli Weinstein sits down with dynamic entrepreneur and top-rated dating coach Sabrina Zohar, host of The Sabrina Zohar Show, to explore the complexities of modern relationships. With her signature no-nonsense style, Sabrina shares her personal journey from the fashion...
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Navigating Modern Relationship w/ Dr. Alexandra Solomon
What makes relationships thrive in today’s ever-evolving world? In this illuminating episode, Eli Weinstein sits down with Dr. Alexandra Solomon, a globally recognized expert in relationships and Relational Self-Awareness. Together, they explore how self-awareness, communication, and…
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Listening to Your Inner Light w/ Moshe Gersht
In this transformative episode of The Dude Therapist, Eli Weinstein sits down with Moshe Gersht—Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author, international speaker, spiritual teacher, and modern mystic. Known for his profound insights and soulful wisdom, Moshe weaves together the mystical...
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The Mind-Body Language w/ Karden Rabin
In this powerful episode of The Dude Therapist, Eli Weinstein sits down with Karden Rabin, a nervous system medicine practitioner and trauma expert, to explore the profound connection between the nervous system, trauma, and emotional awareness. Together, they dive into the science and art of...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Dude Therapist, where we delve into the heart of relationships, mental health, and self-help with no-nonsense conversations and a whole lot of compassion.
Join us as we sit down with experts and myself in these fields to uncover practical strategies, insightful advice, and real-life stories that empower you to navigate life's challenges with confidence and clarity.
Follow Eli on Instagram @thedudetherapist and @eliweinstein_lcsw
This show is Produced by Rainbow Creative with Matthew "MoJo" Jones as Executive Producer. For sponsorship and guest inquires email [email protected]
HOSTED BY
Eli Weinstein, LCSW
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Welcome to The Dude Therapist, where we delve into the heart of relationships, mental health, and self-help with no-nonsense conversations and a whole lot of compassion. Join us as we sit down with experts and myself in these fields to uncover practical strategies, insightful advice, and real-life...
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