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The Dude Therapist

The Dude Therapist

Rainbow Creative 294 episodes Sep 9, 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

Faith Isn't a Fix: Tori Peyton on Spiritual Bypassing and Real Mental Health Work
Faith Isn't a Fix: Tori Peyton on Spiritual Bypassing and Real Mental Health Work Sep 9, 2026 43:39 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, unfiltered conversation about eating disorder recovery, the hidden gap between social media and reality,
Episode 300! The Question Behind Every Burnout: Joseph King Barkley on Redefining Enough
Episode 300! The Question Behind Every Burnout: Joseph King Barkley on Redefining Enough Aug 24, 2026 37:47 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 Novus Global and president of the Meta Performance Institute. Together, they have an honest, wide-ranging
How to Build Courage When You're Scared: Jill Schulman on The Bravery Effect
How to Build Courage When You're Scared: Jill Schulman on The Bravery Effect Aug 10, 2026 39:36 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 author of The Bravery Effect. Together, they dig into what the science actually says about fear, cour
The Slow Burn to Success: Luke Elsman on Consistency, Identity & Going Viral the Hard Way
The Slow Burn to Success: Luke Elsman on Consistency, Identity & Going Viral the Hard Way Aug 2, 2026 45:45 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 content creators online. Together, they dive into the unglamorous, patient, and deeply personal journey behi
How to Stay Calm in ANY Argument w/ Level 5 Anger Management Expert Dr. Christian Conte
How to Stay Calm in ANY Argument w/ Level 5 Anger Management Expert Dr. Christian Conte Jul 24, 2026 56:50 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 emotional control, communication, and mental toughness. With 27 years of experience working inside maximum sec
Ozempic, Diet Culture & Eating Disorders: The Truth No One's Talking About | Dr. Brad Smith
Ozempic, Diet Culture & Eating Disorders: The Truth No One's Talking About | Dr. Brad Smith Jul 13, 2026 35:49 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 an open and clinically informed conversation on eating disorders, diet culture, and the hidden dangers
She Hid Her MS Diagnosis for Years | Nicole Pedra on Invisible Illness & Resilience
She Hid Her MS Diagnosis for Years | Nicole Pedra on Invisible Illness & Resilience Jul 3, 2026 50:56 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
Anxiety Is Not Your Enemy: The Science of Embracing What You Feel | Dr. David Rosmarin Jun 26, 2026 43:07 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
Why You Don't Know Who You Are Anymore?! Codependency, Motherhood & the Unconscious Mind Jun 5, 2026 48:35 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
Why Most People Don’t Know How to Love | Robin Ducharme & Eli Weinstein May 28, 2026 44:50 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
The Hidden Reason So Many People Feel Unhappy | Dr. Gillian Mandich May 20, 2026 55:08 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
Why Men Feel “Not Enough” (And Don’t Talk About It) | Trey Tucker May 6, 2026 37:37 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

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