As we are bombarded with the “should” and “shouldn’t” of how to look and feel about our bodies. In this weeks episode we have an eating disorder coach and body empowering influencer, inspiring and motivating so many, like myself. Julia Parzyck is an eating disorder recovery coach and body-acceptance influencer. She helps women find a healthy relationship with their bodies, food, and fitness and truly learn to appreciate and accept themselves. She is fully recovered from her eating disorder of 10...
Mar 31, 2021•50 min
As my wife is a dietition and is a huge believer in intuitive eating, I had to have this guest on to talk about it! As a man I struggle with body image and the value we put on certain foods, ideas about body and self, and we got into it on this episode! Sammy is the owner of Find Food Freedom and co-host of What The Actual Fork Podcast ! Sammy graduated from Penn State University with a B.S. in Nutritional Sciences and a minor in Kinesiology. Sammy worked in the Sports Nutrition department at Pe...
Mar 28, 2021•55 min
In this week's episode, we get the chance to chat with the amazing and Tik Tok famous therapist Lindsay Fleming. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who holds a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and young adults. After encouragement from her middle school girls leadership workshop, she facilitated and joined Tiktok. After a few months of posting mental health information, she gained a large following and community. Her goa...
Mar 24, 2021•48 min
In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Day, we are having a special guest on, Oakley Peterson. Oakley Peterson is a California girl who married a Utah boy and has found herself living in the snow and mountains... where she never planned on raising a family! An even bigger change in life's “plans” was giving birth to a son with Down syndrome... an event that she never hoped for but is beyond grateful for! Enjoying life’s surprises with her husband, their beautifully headstrong daughter, Scarlett; th...
Mar 20, 2021•45 min
Something close to my heart is helping men become more aware to their feelings and in touch with their emotions. There’s so much stigma and societal pressure to be “manly” that it has hurt men from being their full and true self. In today’s episode we dive right into those issues with Mike Sagun. Mike is a certified professional men’s coach. He has a BA in Education and spent 10 years as a teaching artist coaching young people. He trained with Challenge Day and with Lincoln Center Education in N...
Mar 17, 2021•48 min
In this weeks episode, we get into the nitty-gritty of what it means to be a man, masculinity, and being a father in 2020, welcome Ryan (Daring to Dad) Ryan is an integral men's coach based in Northern California. He works with men in breaking through barriers in order to experience their full selves. His work focuses on emotional awareness, spiritual exploration, fatherhood, and justice. He is Daring to Dad on Instagram where he holds space for conversations around masculinity, fatherhood, and ...
Mar 14, 2021•38 min
In this episode we dive right into the amazing world of Disney and creativity and how to utilize it in our every day life! SAUL BLINKOFF is a Hollywood filmmaker who has worked for many high profile clients including; THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS , MATTEL, AMAZON, & NETFLIX . He started his animation career on the hit DISNEY films Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mulan and Tarzan. Saul speaks around the world empowering audiences to reach their goals and live a more inspired life. Current...
Mar 10, 2021•55 min
Robert is an ivy-league-educated Positive Psychology Expert, Celebrity Happiness Coach, Executive Coach, and Author. Robert studied under the direction of Martin Seligman, the founder of Positive Psychology, at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn). UPenn is the only institution in the world to offer a Masters degree in Applied Positive Psychology. Robert is one of the world's leading experts on the relationship between happiness and success. He helps individuals and organizations achieve an en...
Mar 07, 2021•53 min
In this week's episode, we take a deep dive into infertility and how it can impact our relationship with ourselves, our spouses and alter our mental health with the amazing Erin Bulcao. Erin is a proud mom of twin 9-year-old girls, Natalia Gabriella and Eliana Giselle who she had via IUI. She also just gave birth to my third baby girl, Eriela Nicole, who took 3 years of IVF to conceive. She is a strong believer in sharing and advocating for herself but that took some time to overcome! Having gon...
Feb 28, 2021•39 min
In this weeks episode I get a chance to sit down with my amazing wife about our struggles with infertility and IVF Journey. Y’all know I shared my story a lot on social media, but here’s your chance to hear from my wife. There were some things I didn’t even know that she shared. In this day in age, there are so many avenues for support and we need to be there for each other, especially when it comes to the loneliness of infertility and IVF. So take a listen, share it with someone who might need ...
Feb 21, 2021•52 min
They are authors of The New Power Couple and The Argument Hangover (which hits shelves Feb 2021 and already hit #1 New Release). With much excitement, they founded and launched Empowered Couples University : an online university where busy couples unlearn unhealthy patterns and gain modern relationship skills. They are sought after relationship coaches and have worked with celebrity couples, public figures, and thousands of couples around the world. They have shared the stage with Tony Robbins, ...
Feb 14, 2021•40 min
Dr. Morgan Cutlip pursues her passion for helping others develop and maintain healthy relationships as she creates innovative and practical resources, content, and online courses for Love Thinks, LLC. She has presented topics related to emerging adults and millennials, premarital predictors of marital success, and marital relationships in conference keynotes including Smart Marriages, NARME, and Women of Purpose. She has appeared on the television show, “Marriage Uncensored” and was contracted t...
Feb 07, 2021•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, we dive right into women empowerment, what it means to be a mother/parent and how we as parents handle our mental health, and how religion has shaped Dr. Julie Hanks to make her a stronger and more powerful woman. Julie de Azevedo Hanks, PhD, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist with nearly 30 years experience specializing in women’s emotional health and relationships. She is an assistant professor of social work at Utah Valley University. Dr. Hanks is t...
Feb 03, 2021•39 min
That's right, I worked on a psychiatric unit and boy was it an experience. I feel there are some truly inspiring, sad, and real stories that I saw on a daily basis that I felt were worth sharing with you. It is important for you to understand the ugly side of mental health and some raw realness to something that people don't usually get a chance to see. These stories and ideas are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the intense things I experience, learned, and really how I became the t...
Jan 31, 2021•29 min
Emma Demar, LMSW, is a therapist on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. She specializes in Eating Disorders, Anxiety, OCD, and related presenting problems. Emma runs her social media account, That Trendy Therapist (@thattrendytherapist) where she gives a modern take on mental health and therapy. On her podcast of the same name, That Trendy Therapist (on Spotify), you can find more inspiration and insight as Emma delves into all types of topics related to mental health, trends, and pop culture. For...
Jan 28, 2021•48 min
On this week's episode, I am honored to chat with the amazing Dr. Rachel about disordered eating, diet culture, CBT, and mental health all wrapped up into one amazing episode. Rachel Goldman, Ph.D., FTOS (aka Dr. Rachel) is a clinical psychologist and speaker who takes a holistic approach to health. She specializes in the mind-body connection, including stress reduction, the treatment of obesity, weight management, and health behavior change. She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Dep...
Jan 24, 2021•52 min
In this week's episode, we will be chatting with the amazing Tamra Andress all about her faith, drive, and alignment of her life, and what it means to be a whole person. Tamra Andress is the CEO & founder of CORE Creatives Chrisitan women's business membership and expert coaching program. She’s the host of the globally ranked Fit in Faith Podcast serving to illuminate, create & activate God-centered women within the business-sector to propel Kingdom Impact. She’s a wife and mama of 2 as ...
Jan 17, 2021•43 min
Joree Rose truly gets into what it truly means to be a mindful human being and her journey to a life-changing experience that I believe can inspire us all. Let dive into the world of mindfulness and wellness! Joree Rose, MA, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, mindfulness and meditation teacher, coach, author, speaker, and she also leads mindfulness retreats around the world. Joree has helped thousands of people to live happier and more fulfilling lives through living with greater...
Jan 10, 2021•47 min
Welcome back to Season 2 of The Dude Therapist. We have truly got an awesome season coming your way with guests, experts, and myself coming at you with knowledge and experiences about all types of things. But this episode is something I don't truly talk a lot about with others, a day that impacted me for life. A day that I will never forget, a moment that has shaped my attitude towards myself and the world around me. I hope you enjoy it! As always, feel free to reach out to thedudetherapist@gmai...
Jan 03, 2021•35 min
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Jan 02, 2021•2 min
The end of season 1 is here and we are getting all into what 2020 has taught us and ways we can go forward into 2021 with our hearts, mind, and soul prepped and prepared. Here are some things touched on in this episode: 1) Let it be, Let it go, Let it in 2) I am Special and Powerful 3) Do the next right thing Hope you enjoy these important lessons and cant wait to see yall in Season 2 of The Dude Therapist Support the show...
Dec 30, 2020•51 min
This week I had the pleasure to chat with a friend and colleague Shulami Cheryl Mayerfeld and we chatted about relationships during Corona and how to navigate our mental health needs and others while making sure we are doing the best we can during such a hard and difficult time. Shulamis Cheryl Mayerfeld is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She treats clients at her private practice as a child and family therapist, with office locations in Nassau and Rockland counties. She also conducts telehea...
Dec 27, 2020•44 min
This week I have the great honor to have the amazing Lilia Tarawa, who is someone who has inspired me to tell my story and start on this journey that I am on. She brings so much life into every space she goes and truly embodies being a "freedom seeker" In this episode, we delve into trauma, healing, finding your truth, and how it can all impact your now. Lilia Tarawa is a New Zealand Māori #1 best-selling author and transformational speaker whose personal story has inspired millions of people ar...
Dec 20, 2020•58 min
For all parents out there, no matter how many you have or are pregnant , this episode and advice is golden. In this weeks episode we truly delve into parenting and how to be our best selves for our children with a parenting coach Kylee Money. Kylee Money is Founder and CEO of Parenting Made Joyful, a sought after parenting coach and a pediatric sleep consultant. Kylee has nearly two decades of experience working with parents on everything from sleep training to behavior management, picky eating,...
Dec 06, 2020•47 min
Being a parent is a true struggle, here are some insights into the truth about those first few weeks and moments of calm and stuff hitting the fan to truly appreciate the strength of parenting Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe today. If you have any ideas, topics, comments, or want to collaborate reach out today to my email thedudetherapist@gmail.com or DM on social media. If you or anyone you know wants to be on the podcast, don't be shy Follow me on Instagram @thedudetherapist and @...
Nov 29, 2020•31 min
This week's episode is all about masculinity and breaking down how society has shaped the culture and view of what men should and shouldn't be. We got raw and real in this episode truly getting to the source of all things man and manhood. Dr. John Schinnerer coaches men to greater success AND happiness at work AND at home; because if you don’t have all 4 of these, you have none of them. Dr. John graduated from U.C. Berkeley with a Ph.D. in psychology. He was an expert consultant for Pixar’s Insi...
Nov 15, 2020•43 min
In this episode of The Dude Therapist, I am going to give you a little look into what it truly means to go to therapy and how it can be helpful to you, me, and anyone who is looking for someone to be in your corner. Don't listen to all the myths and misconceptions, hear the truth from a therapist today! If you have any ideas, topics, comments, or want to collaborate reach out today to my email thedudetherapist@gmail.com or DM on social media. If you or anyone you know wants to be on the podcast,...
Nov 01, 2020•23 min
We live in a life where things are taken for granted. In this episode, I take a look at the struggles of having a chronic illness and how it can impact your mind and body. We take a look at how it can affect your relationships, your career, and the world you knew before your diagnosis. Share your story today and don't forget I am in your corner. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe today. If you have any ideas, topics, comments, or want to collaborate reach out today to my email thedudet...
Oct 18, 2020•32 min
This is going to be the title of my book on ADHD.... but for now, here's a little look into my superpower of ADHD and how it has shaped me into a better person Heres to all my ADHD family and those who have struggles in their own life, I got your back! If you have any comments, ideas for future topics, or thoughts, don't be shy and reach out to thedudetherapist@gmail.com or DM on Instagram at @thedudetherapist. Don't forget to follow, subscribe, and share To learn more and find out what’s new wi...
Oct 04, 2020•26 min
Yes, I struggle with anxiety and I am a therapist. Let's talk about that! Don't be shy to share your story and get the help you need when you need it. It's never a weakness. If you have any comments, ideas for future topics, or thoughts, don't be shy and reach out to thedudetherapist@gmail.com or DM on Instagram at @thedudetherapist. Don't forget to follow, subscribe, and share If you want to know more and see what’s new with ELIvarion, check out the link below https://linktr.ee/elivation Suppor...
Sep 20, 2020•26 min