The Dude Therapist

On this episode of The Dude Therapists, Dr. Michelle Segar shares her expertise in creating sustainable healthy lifestyles. She introduces a practical science-based system for breaking down all-or-nothing thinking and cultivating flexible decision-making that supports exercise, healthy eating, and self-care within the complexities of daily life. Join us to learn how to transform your mindset about...

On this episode of The Dude Therapist, Tara Clark, founder of Modern Mom Probs, discusses the evolution of her Instagram account and podcast from humorous parenting topics to serious conversations about maternal mental health and pregnancy loss. She also touches on the double-edged sword of social media and the toxicity that can arise from differing parenting styles and strategies. Join Eli and hi...

On this episode of The Dude Therapist, the We Talkers discuss the joys and challenges of parenting and offer practical advice for parents concerned about their child's speech development. They emphasize the importance of seeking support and early intervention and provide a free checklist for assessing your child's speech development. Tune in for a fascinating conversation about the amazing process...

Join The Dude Therapist as he talks with Dr. Tracy Denis-Tiwary about anxiety and how to use it as a tool for growth. From the American Dream to systemic issues, we explore the challenges facing young people today and how to feel empowered and resilient. Dr. Tracy shares insights on how to befriend anxiety and use it to enhance our lives, work, and relationships. Tune in for this inspiring and inf...

Bio: Meet Keresse, a multi-talented individual with a passion for helping others. She served in the Marines before transitioning into the mental health field, where she has spent the last 13 years as a licensed clinical social worker. In addition to her professional work, Keresse has found success as the host of the podcast Diary of an Empath, which has become a top-rated podcast globally, streami...

In this episode, we chatted about: - What is true intimacy - How to create better conversations and understanding about our own and partners' intimacy - How to create depth that isn't just physical - Some myths and downfalls within the intimacy Join us on this episode as we explore the different types of intimacy beyond physicality, including emotional, intellectual, and spiritual intimacy. Our ex...

Hannah & Kelty are twins, coaches, and speakers behind the parenting movement Upbringing. Holding BAs from Stanford and certified in Simplicity Parenting, Positive Discipline and trained in Nonviolent Communication and foundations of RIE (pronounced "rye"), they empower parents across the globe to show up + grow up alongside their kids when it comes to navigating daily conflict.  Hannah & Kelty’s...

In this Weeks Episode, we touched on some amazing points focused: - Simple ways to connect and create joy in the world around us - How we were raised to dictate our joy ability (we connected on growing up with Jewish mothers) and how that shaped the way we show up in the world - Feelings of being seen and heard and how it has impacted us both - The training of holding space for others and not taki...

Get ready for an exciting episode of the Kute therapist as Kute Blackson shares his insights on how to discover your purpose in life. He encourages listeners to move in the direction of what makes their heart, soul, and spirit come alive and to not limit themselves by trying to figure out their purpose from the level of their mind and ego. Kute also emphasizes the importance of adding value and be...

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD, is a registered dietitian nutritionist, certified intuitive eating counselor, and journalist who has been covering food, nutrition, and health for more than 20 years. She is the author of two books, The Wellness Trap and Anti-Diet, and the producer and host of the podcasts Rethinking Wellness and Food Psych, which have helped tens of thousands of people around the world...

Laura Petix is a neurodiverse-affirming pediatric Occupational Therapist who specializes in sensory processing skills for neurodivergent individuals. She is a parent to a neurodivergent daughter and CEO of The OT Butterfly, where she educates parents through her podcast, social media, 1:1 parent coaching and other digital resources on how sensory processing can directly impact learning and behavio...

A Virginia native and Army veteran, Chase is a Virginia Commonwealth University alum, graduating from their Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science undergraduate program in 2013. Having completed his MS in Health Promotion from American University in Washington, DC he also holds the following credentials: ACE Certified Health Coach and TRX Certified Suspension Trainer. Living a life of wel...

Dr. Judith Joseph is a renowned board-certified child, adolescent, & adult psychiatrist and researcher who specializes in mental health and trauma. Along with her impressive list of credentials, she has made over 100 media appearances and also serves as a media coach for other doctors and health professionals. As NYC’s top psychiatrist, Dr. Judith turns the methods and learnings from her practice...

Ashley McGirt is the founder and President of the WA Therapy Fund. She is a psychotherapist, Tedx international speaker, and author who has been featured in Forbes, MSNBC, The young turks, OWN, Bravo, & more. Ashley has received a Masters of Social Work from the University of Washington. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Ashley currently owns and operates her own private practice...

Vanessa Bennett, LMFT is an author, licensed psychotherapist, clinical entrepreneur and mental health content creator. Her therapeutic approach integrates years of study and practice in Depth, Buddhist, and Yoga Psychology. She co-hosts the Cheaper Than Therapy Podcast, leads soul-based retreats and workshops, and creates and facilitates curriculum for non-profit and corporate training, events, an...

Dr. Brita DeStefano is a board-certified pediatric physical therapist, mom of 2, and owner of Progress Through Play. Dr. Brita practices in the Denver area and offers virtual consultations worldwide. She is an expert in child development from birth through walking and is passionate about helping babies feel good and move well to thrive along their developmental pathway. Her expertise includes tort...

Clint Davis is an Army Veteran with a bachelor's in psychology and a master's in Marriage and Family Therapy. He is an ordained minister and an LPC, trained in trauma and certified in sexual addiction recovery. Clint is trained in Natural Lifemanship, which is a trauma-responsive equine therapy, where horses and humans connect and heal. For over a decade, he has worked in ministry to help those ou...

Jarred Fantom, or Jay as most people call him, is a persistent and passionate twenty-six-year-old entrepreneur, award-winning filmmaker, speaker, and writer who works incredibly hard at being the best, authentic, honest, loving, kind, and excellent version of himself daily. Jay is the founder and host of The Story Box, a Top 4 Podcast in 2021. Jay and The Story Box have been featured in Forbes, Bu...

Ellen Vora, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist, and yoga teacher, and she is the author of the bestselling book The Anatomy of Anxiety. She takes a functional medicine approach to mental health—considering the whole person and addressing imbalance. Dr. Vora received her B.A. from Yale University and her M.D. from Columbia University. Website: https://ellenvora.com/ Support the sho...

Amy Morin is the editor-in-chief of Verywell Mind, the biggest mental health website in the world and she’s the host of The Verywell Mind Podcast. She’s also an international bestselling author. Her books, including 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, have been translated into more than 40 languages. The Guardian dubbed her “the self-help guru of the moment” and Forbes calls her a “thought...

Dr. Laura Markham is the author of Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How To Stop. Yelling and Start Connecting, Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings: How To Stop theFighting and Raise Friends for Life, and now her latest book, The Peaceful Parent,Happy Kids Workbook: Using mindfulness and connection to raise resilient,joyful children and rediscover your love of parenting. Dr. Laura Markham earned her Ph. D....

Dr. Taylor Day, aka Dr. Tay, is a licensed clinical psychologist. She specializes in the early diagnosis and intervention of autism. She also feels passionate about supporting parents as they learn to shift their parenting approaches and make changes to prioritize their autistic child’s needs. Dr. Tay utilizes a Whole Family approach, which is a comprehensive model including evidence-based interve...

 Caitlin & Chelsea, Founders and Creators of mama psychologists. They are two Registered Psychologists in Alberta, Canada, but more importantly, they are two best friends and moms to 4 kids, 5 and under. They help parents navigate the difficult transition into parenthood. From trying to conceive to navigating those tricky toddler years and beyond! They offer real-life tips & tricks and a supportiv...

As co-founder of the Global Grit Institute, a mental health training platform for leaders and professionals, co-founder of the Dharma Coaching Institute, training thousands to live their best lives, and world renowned expert on grit and resilience, Dr. Neeta Bhushan has helped thousands of people move past their heartbreaks, failures, and disappointments. A cosmetic dentist turned acclaimed transf...

Lauren is a cacio e pepé pasta loving Registered Dietitian andBusiness Strategist. She is the founder of The Empower Method, whereshe helps women create their healthiest relationships with food, stop thinking about food all of the time, and finally eat pizza without guilt. She is also the founder of The Instagram Reboot, where she teaches nutrition professionals how to turn followersinto paying cl...