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The Dude Therapist

Eli Weinstein, LCSWwww.eliweinsteinlcsw.com
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 me on Instagram @thedudetherapist and @eliweinstein_lcsw
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Episodes

Vulnerability and the Journey of Manhood w/Caleb Campbell

Caleb is a West Point Graduate, Former Army Officer, and a former NFL linebacker that now travels the country as a full-time keynote speaker and workshop facilitator. Whether he’s in a school, on a stage at a conference, or in a small group, Caleb is passionate about sharing a message and facilitating brave conversations that helps people wake up in a life that they love. More specifically, Caleb is passionate about helping people intentionally create space, grow through change, and expand their...

Dec 05, 202140 min

The Heroism of Parenting w/ Dr. Brad Reedy

Dr. Brad Reedy is a Co-owner and Clinical Director of Evoke Therapy Programs, an experientially-based therapy program for adolescents, young adults, and families. Previously, as owner and partner, Brad served as a primary therapist, Clinical Director, and Executive Director for Second Nature Wilderness Programs helping that program to become the most successful wilderness therapy program in the country. He has served on the Board of the Utah Department of Child and Family Services, the Board of ...

Dec 01, 202136 min

Are you Stuck in an Anxiety Loop? w/ Dr. Jud Brewer

Jud Brewer, MD, Ph.D. (“Dr. Jud”) is a New York Times best-selling author and thought leader in the field of habit change and the “science of self-mastery,” who blends over 20 years of experience with mindfulness training and a career in scientific research. He is passionate about understanding how our brains work, and how to use that knowledge to help people make deep, permanent changes in their lives — with the goal of reducing suffering in the world at large. Dr. Brewer is the director of res...

Nov 28, 202151 min

Authentic Caring + Empowering w/ Marc Fein

Marc is a Coach, Educational Consultant and Mental Health Advocate with lived experience of depression and over a decade of experience creating interactive workshops that have empowered thousands of individuals and organizations with practical tools to manage stress, provide emotional support, and break the stigma around Mental Illness. He is certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid, a graduate of the Co-Active Training Institute, a certificate in Experiential Jewish Education from Yeshiva Uni...

Nov 25, 202147 min

The Journey Through Recovery w/ Todd Sylvester

is the founder of Todd Sylvester Inspires, where he mentors and coaches people from all over the world. As a Mentor & Mindset Coach he has help thousand find joy again in their lives. He also coaches at the greatest university on the planet – Wasatch Recovery! In 1989 he founded the non-profit, anti-drug entity Sly Dog “Drug-Free That’s Me, which features a sought-after education program for elementary schools. This program has encouraged over 250K school-age students, emphasizing princi...

Nov 21, 202138 min

Tantrums and Children w/ Dr. Cara Goodwin

Dr. Cara Goodwin, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and a mother to three children. She specializes in child development and has spent years researching child psychology and neuroscience and providing therapy and clinical services for children of all ages. She also recently wrote a children’s book titled “What to Do When You Feel Like Hitting” which gives children evidence-based strategies to use when they are dysregulated. Dr. Goodwin translates recent scientific research into informatio...

Nov 17, 202145 min

Race and Therapy w/ Arron Muller

Arron Muller is the Chief Operating Officer and Therapist at Life Matters alongside his wife Dr. Trudy-Ann Gayle. Life Matters Psychological Services located in Valley Stream, New York. Arron is also a School Social Worker. Prior to this he provided counseling to teens and adults battling substance abuse. Arron Muller provides Individual and Couples counseling using a eclectic approach. Arron conducts stress and anxiety trainings for nursing schools, facilitates workshops at churches and college...

Nov 14, 202136 min

How to Divorce in a Kid Centered Way w/ Clinically Happy

Dr Lisa Ferrari and Dr Carla Fry are clinical psychologists that have been teaming up as authors, creators, and entrepreneurs for over a decade. They’re affectionately known by folks with whom they collaborate as The Dr.F’s. Dr Ferrari and Dr Fry each bring their own scope of practice and expertise to the table, but what they both share is a thunderous passion to deliver relatable science fact know-how to help all ages to maximize their happiness. The Dr.F’s are Directors of a vibrant psychology...

Nov 10, 202147 min

Different Makes us Human w/ Alyssa Cleland

Alyssa was born in Ukraine, & then adopted at the age of 4, where she moved to the US to be with her new family. She has a rare condition (1 in 1,000,000) called Paraxial Tibial Hemimelia which caused her right tibia (large, lower leg bone; aka “shin”) to not develop. Because of this, she had to have her right lower leg amputated so she could wear prosthetics & walk. Coupled with PTH, she also has Ectrodactyly, which caused her to only have 4 four fingers on each hand, with the middle fi...

Nov 03, 202146 min

Navigating Conflict w/ Jayson Gaddis

Jayson Gaddis is an author, relationship expert, and coach who teaches people the one class they didn’t get in school – “How To Do Relationships.” Jayson leads one of the most in-depth and comprehensive relationship education programs and trains relationship coaches all over the world. Jayson has thousands of fans and followers across multiple channels and is the host of The Relationship School Podcast with over 5 million downloads (and over 330 episodes). He is the visionary behind The Relation...

Oct 31, 202140 min

The Big T and Little T of Trauma w/ Dr. Megan Johnson

Megan Johnson, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist, educator, therapist, and researcher specializing in trauma and brain-behavior relationships. In addition to her role as a staff psychologist at a hospital in Los Angeles, she also provides therapy and supervises clinicians in training at Woven Together Trauma Therapy in Santa Monica, CA. She has held academic appointments at UCLA and the University of La Verne, and has recently developed Traumastery (rhymes with monastery), a virtual educ...

Oct 27, 202138 min

Boundaries of Authenticity w/ Kristen Gingrich

Kristen Gingrich is a licensed clinical social worker and certified alcohol and drug counselor in the state of Maine. She currently works in community mental health as a program supervisor as well as an outpatient therapist during the week but on the weekends you can find her on TikTok and Instagram breaking down the stigma of mental health by being her authentic self and sharing educational and fun content. notyouraveragethrpst@gmail.com - media/collaboration contact only notyouraveragethrpst o...

Oct 24, 202145 min

Myths and Misconceptions about Mental Health w/ Johnny Crowder

Johnny Crowder is a 28-year-old suicide/abuse survivor, TEDx speaker, touring musician, mental health and sobriety advocate, and the Founder & CEO of Cope Notes, a text-based mental health platform that provides daily support to users in nearly 100 countries around the world. Armed with 10 years of clinical treatment, a psychology degree from the University of Central Florida, and a decade of peer support and public advocacy through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Johnny’s yo...

Oct 20, 202141 min

Saying Yes to Growth w/Kaitline Soule

Kaitlin Is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Women’s Empowerment Coach, AnxietyExpert, Author, and (as she says) a bit of a hot mess mama/human! Kaitlin lives in Petaluma (just north of San Francisco) where she runs a private practice that specializes in providing innovative and evidence-based treatment for Anxiety Disorders, Depression, OCD, and Trauma, and helping people change the thinking and behavioral patterns that are keeping them “stuck” from living well. Kaitlin recently launc...

Oct 17, 202132 min

Creating Lasting Memories for You and Your Family w/ Vanessa Quigley

Vanessa Quigley is the mother of 7 and co-founder of Chatbooks, a software company with a mission to strengthen families. She holds a degree in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy from Brigham Young University and worked as a professional singer and actress before becoming an entrepreneur. She was named Ernst and Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year in 2017, authored Real Moms, Real Hacks, and hosts The MomForce Podcast. Website: Chatbooks.com Social Media Handles: You can find her just about everywhere ...

Oct 13, 202150 min

Changing the Face of Beauty w/ Amanda Booth

Amanda Booth is an actress, model, and mama based in Los Angeles. She has appeared on network television shows such as Hot In Cleveland, Maron, and Community. Her campaign work includes advertisements for Lancome, Fiat, Hersheys, Target, and Old Navy. Her focus has broadened since becoming a mother in 2014 to a son with Down Syndrome. Amanda is now an ambassador for Changing The Face Of Beauty and Global Down Syndrome Foundation as well as a social media advocate. @Amanda_booth @LifewithMicah If...

Oct 10, 202138 min

Taking a Pause for Yourself w/ Dr. Leah Katz

Leah Katz, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist practicing in Portland, Oregon. Originally from New York, she completed her doctorate training at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. While living in New York, Dr. Katz worked at a community clinic where she led several groups, treated individuals and couples in therapy, and taught at Stern College for Women. She currently works in a group practice where she specializes in working with teenagers and women, with a focus on treating anxiety and depre...

Oct 06, 202142 min

Postpartum Wellness for the Whole Family w/ Dr. Cassidy Freitas

Dr. Cassidy Freitas is a mom to three and a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in San Diego, California. She specializes in peripartum wellness for the whole family and hosts the top-rated podcast Holding Space where she shares conversations with postpartum and parenting experts from around the world. Offers: Prepared Postpartum: a video course for couples preparing for all things baby Flourish in the First Year: a digital course for moms with babies 0-12 months who want to get ou...

Oct 03, 202140 min

Parenting with the Adult in Mind w/ Julie Lythcott-Haims

Julie Lythcott-Haims believes in humans and is deeply interested in what gets in our way. She is the New York Times bestselling author of the anti-helicopter parenting manifesto How to Raise an Adult which gave rise to a TED Talk that has more than 5 million views. Her second book is the critically-acclaimed and award-winning prose poetry memoir Real American, which illustrates her experience as a Black and biracial person in white spaces. A third book, Your Turn: How to Be an Adult, is out now....

Sep 29, 202142 min

Conscious Parenting w/ Dr. Laura Froyen

Dr. Laura Froyen has her PhD in Human Development and Family Studies with a specialization in Couple and Family Therapy. Laura combines trauma-informed practices with the latest in child development research to help families find more peace, calm, & connection. She teaches conscious parenting & communication with heaping doses of grace and compassion through her podcast, The Balanced Parent, & her courses and programs. team@laurafroyen.com www.laurafroyen.com www.instagram.com/lauraf...

Sep 26, 202131 min

Diversity in Therapy w/ Esther Boykin LMFT

Esther Boykin is a psychotherapist who wants to live in a world where everyone believes that Therapy Is Not A Dirty Word. As the CEO of Group Therapy Associates, a private practice in the DC metro area, she works every day to make mental health accessible, innovative, and culturally relevant for all people. In 2017 Esther launched Therapy Is Not A Dirty Word, a brand new division of GTA designed to bring mental health conversation outside the traditional office setting and into the community thr...

Sep 22, 202145 min

An Inside Look into Women's Mental Health w/ Dr. Zoe Shaw

In this weeks episode with Dr. Zoe Shaw we dive into some of these amazing and important topics: - Your not broken, just bent - The connection between strength, intelligence and anxiety - An inside look into mental health for women - How to honor your anxiety - The pro and cons of the superwomen syndrome - How to be in the now Dr. Zoe Shaw is a licensed psychotherapist, motivational speaker, radio show host, life coach, and fitness fanatic. She is a mom to 5 and a wife. She is passionate about h...

Sep 19, 202143 min

The Superpowers of Parenting w/ Dr Sarah Davis + Evie Granville

Dr. Sarah Davis and Evie Granville, M.Ed., are parenting experts whose advice has been featured by Parents.com, MSN, The Washington Post , Associated Press, Reader’s Digest, and other major media outlets. They are the authors of Modern Manners for Moms & Dads: Practical Parenting Solutions for Sticky Social Situations , the hosts of a five star–rated podcast by the same name, and parenting educators who a positive parenting community called the Neighborhood. Evie and Sarah are also best frie...

Sep 15, 202144 min

The Real, The Honest and Being Human w/ Kristina Kuzmic

In honor of Suicide Awareness Month, I have an open and real conversation with Kristina on her journey through depression, suicidal thoughts and her tips and ways to pick yourself up through the darkness. Within the conversation we touch on: - Parenting when you struggle - Not to carry others suitcases - Starting with something small to make a massive difference Kristina Kuzmic is a cheerleader for her fellow humans. It’s not something she ever anticipated doing, but after immigrating to America...

Sep 12, 202147 min

The Long Game of Parenting w/ Jessica Lahey

Jessica Lahey is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed and The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence . Over twenty years, Jess has taught every grade from sixth to twelfth in both public and private schools, and spent five years teaching in a drug and alcohol rehab for adolescents in Vermont. She currently serves as a recovery coach at Sana at Stowe, a medical det...

Sep 08, 202148 min

Trauma and Self Love w/ Leah Aguirre

Leah Aguirre is a California native and currently resides in San Diego, CA. Leah attended the University of California, Santa Barbara where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and shorty after attended San Diego State University graduating with a Masters of Social Work. Leah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been practicing as a psychotherapist for over 6 years, working primarily with individuals who have experienced complex trauma and struggle with mental health chal...

Sep 05, 202140 min

Getting Support During your Infertility Journey w/ Jenica Parcell

Jenica is a podcaster, business owner, and mother to miracle twins after struggling with infertility for several years and going through 3 IUI’s and 3 rounds of IVF. After struggling in silence for so long, she made the decision to share her story after a miscarriage following her 2nd IVF cycle. Being vulnerable to put something out there that is incredibly dear and close to her heart, was scary! The response from the community was remarkable, and she was able to see how many other people were a...

Sep 01, 202142 min

Taking a Bite out of Life w/ Dr. Colleen Reichman

Dr. Colleen Reichmann is a licensed clinical psychologist, practicing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She works in her private practice, Therapy for Eating Disorders and Body Image. She has recovered from an eating disorder, and this experience sparked her passion for her work.She is an advocate for intersectional feminism, body liberation, fat positivity, and Health At Every Size. She speaks at national and regional eating disorder conferences, and writes about body image and eating disorders fo...

Aug 29, 202135 min

Showing Up for Your Relationships w/ Dr. Morgan Anderson

Dr. Morgan Anderson is a clinical psychologist and relationship coach, host of the “Let’s Get Vulnerable” podcast, and creator of the E.S.L. Relationship Method. She helps women break the toxic dating cycle, raise their self-worth, and attract the healthy relationship they’ve always wanted in her 8-Week relationship coaching program. She’s on Instagram @drmorgancoaching, and make sure you head over to her page to say hello!" Support the show...

Aug 25, 202144 min

How to Respect Your Body and Self w/ Dr. Morgan Francis

Dr. Morgan Francis is a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and a Licensed Mental Health Therapist. She is the owner of Scottsdale Premier Counseling, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Her mission is to break through the mental health shame game. Dr. Francis is a mother to three children ages 7, 6, and 4 years old and resides in Scottsdale, Arizona with her husband of ten years. Website: https://www.scottsdalepremiercounseling.com/ Email: drmorganfrancis@scottsdalepremiercounseling.com IG: https://www.instagram...

Aug 22, 202138 min
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