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The Self-Hype Podcast

The Self-Hype Podcast

Self-Hype 100 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

The Self-Hype Podcast, hosted by Eli Vazquez, offers unfiltered discussions on dating, love, personal development, and relationships. Eli provides no-BS advice and raw talk on love, featuring expert guests from the dating and personal development sphere. The podcast aims to help listeners navigate modern love and self-improvement with practical tips, relatable stories, and transformative wisdom.

Episodes

Unlearning Toxic Masculinity: Body Counts, Brotherhood, & Real Allyship w/ Sander Jennings
Unlearning Toxic Masculinity: Body Counts, Brotherhood, & Real Allyship w/ Sander Jennings Aug 21, 2026 3079 In this powerhouse guest episode, Eli sits down with digital creator and advocate Sander Jennings to completely dismantle the toxic man playbook. Sander gets totally unfiltered about his journey from a college guy to politically active advocate who knows true strength means crying with your friends. They roast the red pill manosphere’s obsession with "getting rich, ripped, and laid," and break dow
Why Red Pill Is Bull Sh*T: A Breakdown Of How Manosphere is Just Weaponized Insecurity
Why Red Pill Is Bull Sh*T: A Breakdown Of How Manosphere is Just Weaponized Insecurity Aug 14, 2026 2452 In this highly requested episode, Eli steps slightly outside of his usual relationship advice to go completely unfiltered on the manosphere. As a reformed "dusty man" turned dating coach, he debunks the most toxic Red Pill myths currently poisoning modern romance. From tearing apart the "80/20 rule" to calling out why the obsession with being a stoic, dominant "Alpha Male" is actually just a massi
Stop Being A Dick To Yourself: Grieving Your Timelines & Finding Real Joy
Stop Being A Dick To Yourself: Grieving Your Timelines & Finding Real Joy Aug 7, 2026 1534 In this raw and unfiltered solo episode, Eli hits pause on the usual relationship psychology to get real about aging, anxiety, and why getting everything you ever wanted can actually feel like a massive letdown. Celebrating his 36th birthday from his new Chicago apartment, Eli takes us through the terrifying "exposure therapy" of slowing down after years of digital nomading and chasing dopamine. H
Can He Process the Breakup While Rebounding And More! Your Community Questions Answered
Can He Process the Breakup While Rebounding And More! Your Community Questions Answered Jul 3, 2026 1649 In this AMA episode, Eli dives into the Instagram mailbag to answer your most burning questions about avoidant exes, messy breakups, and the reality of the healing era. He tackles the ultimate question: can an avoidant ex actually process your breakup while monkey-branching into a new relationship? (Spoiler: Hell no.) Eli breaks down the neuroscience of heartbreak, explaining why your brain goes t
How To Get Over The Fear Of Rejection To Find Healthy Love
How To Get Over The Fear Of Rejection To Find Healthy Love Jun 26, 2026 1449 Welcome back to the Selfhype Podcast! This week, Eli is diving into the sweet, beautiful, and absolutely terrifying world of rejection. If you’re letting the fear of a "no" hold you back from your dream career, your personal growth, or filtering out that dusty-ass ex, it's time to wake up. We’re talking all about rejection therapy, having the audacity to take up space, and training your nervous sy
Rewiring Your Mind To Create The Life You Deserve w/ NASA Mental Coach Dani B.
Rewiring Your Mind To Create The Life You Deserve w/ NASA Mental Coach Dani B. Jun 20, 2026 2932 If your knee-jerk reaction to conflict is to shut down or freak out, your subconscious might be stuck in the third grade. In this incredibly nerdy and insightful episode, Eli geeks out with Danny B, a certified aerospace mental fitness coach who works directly with the teams at NASA. Dani breaks down the literal neuroscience of how our brains get programmed, and hands you the exact blueprint to re
The No BS Truth On Healing: How to Bounce Back When You Break No Contact
The No BS Truth On Healing: How to Bounce Back When You Break No Contact Jun 5, 2026 1349 If you just caved and texted your toxic ex, hooked up with him, or stalked his new girlfriend’s Instagram story—take a deep breath. In this solo episode, Eli is letting you off the hook. He breaks down why failure in your healing era is not actually failure; it's a completely normal biological response to losing your "tribe." Eli explains why beating yourself up is a waste of energy and challenges
The Independence Blueprint: How to Love Without Losing Yourself
The Independence Blueprint: How to Love Without Losing Yourself May 29, 2026 1149 If you have a history of making a man the absolute center of your universe and abandoning your own life, this episode is your intervention. Eli is breaking down exactly how to protect your independence without sacrificing a secure partnership. He unpacks the harsh truth that your partner is supposed to be your support system, not your cure—and if you expect him to fix your anxiety or loneliness, y
How To Use Joy To Rebuild Your Life After Heartbreak w/ SC Perot
How To Use Joy To Rebuild Your Life After Heartbreak w/ SC Perot May 22, 2026 3645 What happens when your "perfect on paper" life suddenly falls apart? In this episode, Eli sits down with author and former corporate lawyer SC Perot to talk about surviving the ultimate life plot twist. SC opens up about the acute grief of navigating divorce during the pandemic—losing not just a partner, but her community, her house, and her dog. She explains how she traded her corporate blazers f
How To Do "The Inner Work" While Single (So You Don't Repeat Toxic Cycles)
How To Do "The Inner Work" While Single (So You Don't Repeat Toxic Cycles) May 15, 2026 1096 If you are terrified of losing yourself in another relationship or repeating the same toxic patterns, this episode is your official game plan. Eli answers one of the most common questions he gets: How do I actually "do the work" when I don't currently have a partner triggering me? He breaks down why you can't truly simulate a romantic relationship while single, but how you can still prep your nerv
Disney Movies Ruined Dating And How Not To Be A Toxic Disney Princess
Disney Movies Ruined Dating And How Not To Be A Toxic Disney Princess May 8, 2026 1306 In this highly requested solo episode, Eli takes a hilarious, unfiltered look at the classic Disney princess movies that secretly ruined our dating expectations. He breaks down why we’re all addicted to a delusional, “fairytale” view of love—and how media propaganda has conditioned us to chase a non-existent spark. From dragging Snow White for moving in with seven roommates, to questioning how Ari
Stop Drinking Through Your Breakup: Unhealthy Coping vs. Actual Healing with Colleen Freeland
Stop Drinking Through Your Breakup: Unhealthy Coping vs. Actual Healing with Colleen Freeland May 1, 2026 2814 We all know the post-breakup urge to grab mimosas, turn up, and numb the pain. But in this episode, Eli and guest Colleen Freeland break down exactly why drinking through your heartbreak practically guarantees you’ll repeat the exact same toxic patterns in your next relationship. Using her own story of navigating divorce and high-functioning alcohol dependency, Colleen explains how outsourcing you

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