The Dude Therapist

Eli Weinstein interviews Dr. Tracy Dalgleish to discuss the importance of recognizing parenting is hard, understanding differences between partners, navigating family dynamics, self-reflection, and patterns we build within our relationships. They also discuss the mental load of parenting, the mental load often placed on women, and the importance of breaking out of traditional gender roles.

Dr. Tracy dives into her research and work in her new book "I'm Not Your Shrink" and author of her debut book, “I Didn’t Sign Up for This: A couples therapist shares real-life stories of breaking patterns and finding joy in relationships… including her own.:

[00:00:06] Therapists: Human, Honest, Evolving.

Dr. Tracy Dalgleish is a psychologist and couples therapist in Ottawa. For nearly two decades, Dr. Tracy has provided direct clinical services as well as researching, writing, and speaking about relationships. She provides psychological assessments, diagnoses, and psychotherapy to people with a variety of presenting issues.

In addition to wellness seminars, Dr. Tracy makes clinical knowledge and research accessible to people through her contributions to popular media sites, including Times, Forbes, and Motherly. She is also the host of the podcast "I'm Not Your Shrink," and the author of her debut book, “I Didn’t Sign Up for This: A Couples Therapist shares real-life stories of breaking patterns and finding joy in relationships… including her own.” She offers online webinars and training to people all over the world through her Be Connected Digital program.

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On this episode of The Dude Therapist, host Eli Weinstein interviews Sharon Mazel, an internationally recognized parenting and pregnancy expert. Sharon's new book, Bite-Sized Parenting: Your Baby's First Year, is designed to help parents navigate the essential information on feeding, sleeping, baby care, milestones, play, and stimulating a baby. Sharon encourages parents to find moments of joy in the midst of the struggles and to remember that all parents experience the same challenges. She encourages parents to choose what works best for them and their baby and to find moments of joy in the midst of the struggles.

[00:00:06] Expert parenting advice from Sharon Mazel.

Sharon Mazel is an internationally recognized parenting and pregnancy expert, author, journalist, speaker, parenting coach, and mom of four with over 25 years experience in the field. Sharon is the author of Bite-Sized Parenting: Your Baby’s First Year and was previously with the What to Expect book series. Sharon reaches hundreds of thousands of new and expectant parents with her popular parenting and pregnancy guidance on social media, parenting coaching, digital resources, and parenting courses. Sharon’s social media has been called one of the “Most Educational IG Accounts” for new parents and one of the “Best Instagram Accounts for New Moms.” Sharon’s writing and guidance have also been widely published online and in numerous publications, including WhatToExpect.com, EverydayHealth.com, Parenting Magazine, BabyTalk Magazine, The Washington Post, and other publications. Learn more about Sharon on her website, www.sharonmazel.com.

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On this episode of The Dude Therapist podcast, host and guest Dr. Tamara Castelo discussed the importance of health and wellness. Dr. Castelo shared her expertise in Chinese traditional medicine and how to manage stress, balance sleep, reduce anxiety, and end toxic thoughts. She also recommended two breathing techniques and taking real breaks during the day to help focus and reduce anxiety.

[00:00:06] Healing without medicine: Tamara Castelo

TÂMARA CASTELO is a specialist in Chinese Traditional Medicine and the CEO of Tâmara Castelo Clinic (Lisbon and Porto), TMC Health, TMC Holistic and TMC Jewellery. At her clinic, Tâmara treats sleep disorders, thyroid disorders, intestine diseases, anxiety, migraines, and hormonal problems, and takes a holistic approach to healing. She is the author of Healing Without Medicine, Eating Without Guilt, and Full Balance—all winners of Gourmand awards. She lives in Lisbon.

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On this episode of The Dude Therapist, Eli Weinstein interviews Natalie Lue, a boundaries and relationship coach, author, and creator of one of the longest-running self-help blogs in the world, Baggage Reclaim. They discuss the concept of people pleasing, how to validate a child's feelings, the evolution of parenting, and the importance of learning to say no with confidence. Tune in to gain insight on how to become aware of the roles you play in your relationships!

[00:00:06] Joy of saying no: Boundaries, Respect, Self-Love

Natalie Lue is a boundaries and relationship coach who‘s the creator of one of the longest-running self-help blogs in the world, Baggage Reclaim, and The Baggage Reclaim Sessions podcast. The England-born, Ireland-raised author helps people understand how their emotional baggage is interfering with their ability to live their lives happily and authentically. Topics she’s particularly well-known for include emotional unavailability, recognising shady behaviour, people pleasing, and values, needs and boundaries. Natalie’s authored five books, including Mr Unavailable and the Fallback Girl and The Joy of Saying No, the paperback of which just came out in the U.S. Her advice has been featured in the New York Times, Forbes, NPR, USA Today, and the BBC, among many others. 

Natalie lives in Caterham, Surrey, on the edge of south London with her husband, two teenage daughters, and cockapoo.

Instagram @natlue

Substack: natalielue.substack.com

Website: www.baggagereclaim.com

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On this episode of the Dude Therapist podcast, host Eli Weinstein interviews Sarah R. Moore , author of Peaceful Discipline: Story Teaching, Brain Science, and Better Behavior. They discuss how to model and educate a partner on a healthier parenting style, the importance of breaking cycles of intense parenting, and how to effectively communicate with a parenting partner. They discuss the importance of redefining respect, the goal of parenting being to help children thrive, and working together as partners rather than enemies. They also emphasize the importance of being responsive to children, understanding their stories, and leading with compassion and connection.

Sarah R. Moore is the author of Peaceful Discipline: Story Teaching, Brain Science & Better Behavior and founder of Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting. As a Master Trainer in conscious parenting and Board Member for the American Society for the Positive Care of Children, she’s also a public speaker, armchair neuroscientist, and most importantly, a Mama. With training in child development, trauma recovery, interpersonal neurobiology, improv comedy and play, her work supports parents and caregivers around the globe. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, and Threads.

Website: https://dandelion-seeds.com/

IG: @dandelionseedspositiveliving 

FB: @dandelionseedspositiveparenting 

YT: @DandelionSeedsPositiveParenting  

[00:00:05] Balance parenting with play, science, and reality.

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On this episode of The Dude Therapist podcast, Eli Weinstein interviews Moe Ari Brown, a licensed marriage and family therapist and one of the leading mental health experts in gender identity. They discuss burnout in the mental health community, unique challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community, and strategies for managing burnout. Brown suggests mindfulness and continued education offered by Simple Practice, self-care activities, and opening a conversation to reduce workload.

[ This episode is sponsored by SimplePractice. SimplePractice, simplifying practice management and reducing administrative work for more than 178,000 solo and small group therapists (including myself), recently launched a survey on burnout. SimplePractice heard from 550 therapists from counselors to psychologists. The results from the survey found that burnout is a serious problem in our profession, in fact Over half of therapists reported experiencing burnout this year.]

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Moe Ari Brown, LMFT (they/he), is one of the leading mental health experts in Gender Identity. Over the past decade, Moe Ari has worked as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples, and families. Through his professional work and journey as a person of Transgender experience, Moe Ari is now an expert in cultivating radical authenticity.⏤The process of integrating, accepting, aligning, and celebrating one's intersecting identities despite threats to belonging. As a public speaker, Moe Ari offers the lessons he learned, hoping that his story will inspire others to unconditional self-love and alignment.

Moe Ari is a CE course presenter for SimplePractice Learning. His courses offer other therapists valuable insights into building gender-affirming and celebratory practices. Moe Ari is also the Love and Connection Expert at Hinge. Pairing Hinge's research with Moe's expertise in LGBTQIA+ relationships, Moe is at the forefront of building an inclusive dating space where all daters can find love, both in the app and offline. Moe Ari is also a public speaker, educating others on allyship for the Trans community. Some of his academic work, "Transcending the Binary: A Narrative Therapy Approach to Helping Black Trans Men," is included in Black Couples Therapy: Clinical Theory and Practice, a textbook for graduate-level family therapy published by Cambridge University Press.

Moe has been featured in many news articles, podcasts, broadcast interviews, and magazines throughout the US, UK, and Australia. Moe is also a co-host of the Be Your Own Love Goals Podcast, co-host of WHO NU? The Northwestern Pride Alumni Club Podcast (NUPAC), a former adjunct professor at Adler University, a consultant on DEI & Belonging, and a 2023 TEDx Atlanta speaker.

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Email: [email protected]

Website: http://theemoeari.com 

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/loveoutproud

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-your-own-love-goals-with-moe-ari-tiffany/id1621380464 

Moe's TED TALK: 2023 TEDx Atlanta speaker

[00:00:06] Therapist burnout: Mo leads conversation on burnout.

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Eli Weinstein interviews Aaron Flores on The Dude Therapist, discussing his own struggles with body size and food, and how he changed his perspective on this work. Aaron encourages listeners to reach out to him as a resource and to give a voice to men who struggle with body image. He also talks about how conversations in the home about food and other people's bodies can have a significant impact on how children view themselves. Aaron also discusses the concept of rigidity and how it relates to fear and shame, and the issue of society's focus on celebrities and their physical appearance.

[00:00:05] Six words: Eating disorders, body trust, Aaron Flores, unicorn.

Aaron Flores is a registered dietitian nutritionist and Certified Body Trust® provider. With over 10 years of experience, Aaron has worked with eating disorders in a variety of settings over his career, including the VA Healthcare System and Center for Discovery. He currently has a private practice in Calabasas, CA. Aaron uses Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size®, and Body Trust® as the framework to help individuals develop a more compassionate, non-judgemental approach to food and their body. His work has been featured on the 10% Happier Podcast, in the New York Times, Huffington Post and Buzzfeed. Aaron is also a frequent speaker, presenting at national and international eating disorder conferences. In addition to his individual work with clients, he is also a podcaster. His two shows are Men Unscripted and, Dietitians Unplugged. 

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Eli Weinstein interviews Dene Logan on The Dude Therapist podcast. They explore the spirituality and soul of a couple, the collective reckoning with feminine and masculine energies, and codependency. Dene encourages people to seek to understand before seeking to be understood and to take into account the most generous interpretation when dealing with relationships. They discuss the hero's journey and archetypes, the importance of autonomy in relationships, and the advice her mentor gave her about relationships. They discuss reclaiming authentic selves, Carl Jung's depth psychology, the power of love and relationships, and the importance of understanding and grace.

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[00:00:06] Introduction

Dené Logan is a Marriage and Family Therapist, a group facilitator, and an author based in Los Angeles.  In addition to her work with clients in private practice, she is mindfulness coach, a yoga teacher, and specializes in supporting couples in finding more fulfillment in their relationships. Dené  utilizes her background in depth psychology to explore how each of us can reclaim the aspects of our authentic selves we’ve been conditioned to turn away from in order to maintain attachments. 

Dené is also co-host of the podcast, Cheaper than Therapy. Her first book, Sovereign Love: A Guide to Healing Relationships by Reclaiming the Masculine and Feminine Within, is being released by SoundsTrue in May of 2024. 

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Eli Weinstein interviews Zach Gottlieb, the seventeen-year-old founder of Talk with Zach on Dude Therapist. They discuss the challenges of moderating conversations on social media, the importance of relationships in the lives of teenagers, and how adults can create a safe space for them to come to for help. Zach points out the importance of creating a platform for young people to openly talk about mental health, the need for emotional intelligence, and the importance of creating spaces for teenagers to be seen and heard.

[00:00:06] Zach Gottlieb changes mental health talk.

Zach Gottlieb is the 17-year-old founder of Talk With Zach, a global Gen-Z wellness community that harnesses the power of young people to engage in important conversations. Talk with Zach has been featured in TIME, TODAY, CNN, PBS, and NBC News, among others. His motto: “We can’t change what we don’t talk about.” Learn more at talkwithzach.org and @talkwithzach on Instagram. 

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On this episode of the Dude Therapist podcast, Eli Weinstein and Brittany Modell discuss managing ADHD, with a focus on how to balance mental health needs with food and nutrition when taking medication. They discuss physical side effects, such as suppressed appetite, and how to combat fatigue and cravings for unhealthy foods. Lastly, they emphasize the importance of having compassion for oneself and prioritizing food when it comes to managing ADHD.

[00:00:06] Healing ADHD with food and self-care.

Brittany Modell, MS, RD, CDN is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and founder of Brittany Modell, Nutrition and Wellness, INC, a virtual weight-inclusive private practice that focuses on helping folks heal their relationship with food and body image. Brittany uses a non-diet approach to nutrition and health and practices from a HAES (Health at Every Size) perspective. Brittany helps her clients break the cycle of chronic dieting by cultivating a healthy relationship with food and helping them to reconnect their minds and body. Brittany’s work is rooted in self-compassion, non-judgment and self-care. Brittany has been featured as a speaker at the American Heart Association, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Warby Parker, Mediacom, among others. Brittany graduated from Columbia University with a Masters degree in Nutrition Education and completed her Dietetic Internship at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

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