What if settling isn’t giving up—but leaning into what actually serves you?

In this episode of The Dude Therapist, Eli sits down with Case Kenny—author, mindfulness mentor, and host of the hit podcast New Mindset, Who Dis?—for a no-fluff, eye-opening conversation on redefining love, vulnerability, and the art of staying true to yourself in a world that’s always trying to shape you.

Together, they dive into:

• Why hope isn’t wishful thinking—it’s a practice.

• How journaling and writing can cut through the noise of self-doubt.

• Why your partner should amplify your happiness, not be the source of it.

• The truth about being single (hint: it’s not a waiting room for love).

• Why settling isn't about lowering the bar—it's about knowing what actually matters.

Case unpacks the power of language, habit, and reflection in building a mindful, confident life—and offers practical tools for showing up authentically in both relationships and solitude. If you've ever questioned if you're too much, not enough, or stuck in the wrong chapter—this one’s for you.

💬 Quote of the Episode:
“Vulnerability is admired in others—but feared in ourselves. That’s where the work starts.”

🔗 Links + Mentions:

• 🧠 Podcast: New Mindset, Who Dis?

• 📕 Upcoming Book: The Opposite of Settling (pre-order on Amazon)

• 📘 Debut Book: That's Bold of You

• 🖊️ Instagram Journals & Writing: @case.kenny

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