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The Dude Therapist

The Dude Therapist

Rainbow Creative 294 Episodes Jul 3, 2026

The Dude Therapist is a podcast that explores relationships, mental health, and self-help through candid conversations and compassionate insights. Host Eli Weinstein, a licensed clinical social worker, interviews experts and shares practical strategies for navigating life's challenges. The show aims to empower listeners with confidence and clarity. It is produced by Rainbow Creative.

Episodes

She Hid Her MS Diagnosis for Years | Nicole Pedra on Invisible Illness & Resilience Jul 3, 2026 3011 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 Sclerosis since age 10. It's a conversation about what happens when your body is fighting a war that nobody
Anxiety Is Not Your Enemy: The Science of Embracing What You Feel | Dr. David Rosmarin Jun 26, 2026 2542 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 over 10,000 patients treated through his Center for Anxiety and a viral TEDx Talk that reached millio
Why You Don't Know Who You Are Anymore?! Codependency, Motherhood & the Unconscious Mind Jun 5, 2026 2870 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 Vanessa Bennett for a powerful conversation about identity, codependency, motherhood, relationships, and th
Why Most People Don’t Know How to Love | Robin Ducharme & Eli Weinstein May 28, 2026 2645 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 sits down with relationship educator, podcast host, and author Robin Ducharme for a deeply thoughtful
The Hidden Reason So Many People Feel Unhappy | Dr. Gillian Mandich May 20, 2026 3263 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 isn't.  From toxic positivity and emotional suppression to social connection, discipline, and daily habit
Why Men Feel “Not Enough” (And Don’t Talk About It) | Trey Tucker May 6, 2026 2212 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 face but rarely talk about. From anxiety and identity to life transitions and emotional suppression, Tr
The REAL Cause of Chronic Pain (It’s Not What You Think) | Nicole Sachs Apr 29, 2026 3127 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 debilitating spinal condition at just 19 years old to becoming one of the leading voices in mind-body medi
Teen Parenting Mistakes That Are Breaking Your Relationship (And How to Fix It)! Apr 22, 2026 3075 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 and why this stage is often misunderstood, under-resourced, and emotionally charged for both parents a
Infertility, IVF & Mental Health: Dr. Lucky on Myths, Testing Timelines, and Coping as a Couple Apr 15, 2026 2772 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 around infertility have become more mainstream and the emotional weight so many couples quietly carry, inclu
How to Heal Anxious & Avoidant Attachment (Nervous System Explained) | Jessica Baum Mar 27, 2026 2147 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 attachment patterns shape nervous system responses during conflict. Anxious tendencies can include people-ple
F the Fairytale: Chemistry vs Curiosity, Soulmates, and Intentional Dating | Dude Therapist w/ Damona Hoffman Mar 17, 2026 3411 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 replacing face-to-face connection to the myths of “instant chemistry,” Damona reveals why modern love ofte
You Are Not Your Thoughts | Mayim Bialik on Mental Health, Faith & Identity Mar 10, 2026 3489 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 Fowler on The Big Bang Theory. But this conversation goes far beyond the screen. Mayim opens up about

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