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Let’s not reinvent the wheel- let’s replace it with the latest model and put a new spin on life! With a lack of male voices in the world of therapy, self-help, and parenting, The Dude Therapist Podcast will help fill the void and give men and women alike a safe space to have an open conversation and grow. As a trained therapist, I provide an informed, fun, and relatable male perspective on everything from mental health, men's issues, parenting, and just being a human. Whether you want to und ...
Mental health is everywhere. Period. The human experience; work, hobbies, interests, entertainment, challenges, relationships etc. is unique and seen through our own individual 'lenses'. Take a journey through these experiences together with a mental health professional (me!), his dry wit, and guests from across the landscape of everyday life he convinced to join him as they have candid conversations- all through the lens of mental health. Almost like you do...but recorded. No corn or dads w ...
In You Are a Storyteller, Belief founder and executive creative director, Jesse Bryan, and chief storyteller, Brian McDonald, discuss the elements that make for a good story. Listen as they analyze classic films, talk through the nuance of structure, stress the importance of the armature, and cover things like outer boundaries and the dark night of the soul.
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…
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Babies to 2 and Beyond w/ Dr. Brita DeStefano
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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 …
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How to Truly Align with our Values and Self w/ Clint Davis
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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 …
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 …
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 Universit…
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Masters of the Craft: John Arcudi on Conflict, Complexity, and Tapping Into the Universal Experience
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In this episode of “Masters of the Craft,” Brian is joined by comic book writer John Arcudi, who’s written for DC Comics and Dark Horse Comics and is currently working on Two Moons, a series from Image Comics. John shares why stories that focus on the smallest possible conflict are often the most interesting, and how truth and complexity are key to…
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 gu…
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Creating a Peaceful Home w/ Dr. Laura Markham
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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 the Fighting 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 l…
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Evolving our Understanding of Autism w/ Dr. Tay
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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 co…
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Let's Talk about Postpartum w/ MaMa Psychologists
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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! T…
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E33 We're All Losers with Dr. Josh Gonsher
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Loss in life is inevitable. Whether it be a monumental loss, such as the loss of a parent, or a smaller loss, like dropping the coffee you were really looking forward to - loss is part of the human condition. On this episode, we sat down with CBT Baltimore's psychologist, Dr. Josh Gonsher, to get his take on the various types of losses we experienc…
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Getting Through the Suck w/ Dr. Neeta Bhushan
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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 disappoin…
Lauren is a cacio e pepé pasta loving Registered Dietitian and Business Strategist. She is the founder of The Empower Method, where she 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 nutriti…
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The Land of the Dead and Its Use in Stories | You Are a Storyteller
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In this episode, Brian and Jesse deep dive into the ten-year journey of crystallizing Brian’s newly released non-fiction graphic novel Land of the Dead. Together, they investigate ancient storytelling’s tradition of venturing to the underworld, the framework for what’s encountered there, and why facing life’s universal pain is essential for leaving…
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Masters of the Craft: Gene Luen Yang on Crafting Stories With Emotion
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In this episode of “Masters of the Craft,” author and screenwriter Brian McDonald is joined by cartoonist and lecturer Gene Luen Yang, author of the award-winning graphic novel American Born Chinese. Brian and Gene talk about what it’s like to pursue a career in the comic industry as a person of color—and how truly feeling the emotions of their cha…
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What’s Behind the Behaviors w/ Mona Delahooke
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Mona Delahooke, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 30 years of experience caring for children and their families. She is a member of the American Psychological Association and a senior faculty member of the Profectum Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting families of neurodiverse children, adolescents, and adults. …
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Anxiety + Gut Health w/ Michelle Shapiro, RD
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Michelle Shapiro is an Integrative/ Functional Registered Dietitian from NYC with 8+ years of experience serving over 1000 clients to reverse their anxiety, heal longstanding gut issues and approach weight loss lovingly and in a body-neutral way. Michelle, in her work, aims to bridge the gap for clients between functional nutrition and body positiv…
Britt Frank, MSW, LSCSW, SEP is a clinician, educator and trauma specialist. She speaks and writes widely about the mental health myths that keep us stuck and stressed. Britt received her BA from Duke University and her MSW from the University of Kansas, where she later became an award- winning adjunct professor. She is a Somatic Experiencing Pract…
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Healthier Sex Life + Relationships w/ Dr. Holly Richmond
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Dr. Holly Richmond is a Somatic Psychotherapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), and Certified Sex Therapist (CST). She sits on the Clinical Board of Directors for Dame Products and is the Associate Director of Modern Sex Therapy Institutes. This unique combination of credentials enables her to focus on clients’ cognitive processes…
Emmalee Bierly & Jennifer Chaiken are both Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, co-owners of a private therapy practice called The Therapy Group, and co-hosts of the ShrinkChicks Podcast! They believe in being down-to-earth, authentic, and transparent, which they bring both into the room with their clients as well as to their podcast! Their mis…
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Past, Present and Future, Can Trauma be Passed Down? w/ Dr. Meli Wasserman
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Dr. Wasserman is a licensed clinical psychologist with areas of specialization in posttraumatic stress, intergenerational trauma, and military behavioral health. She is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology. She also co-directs the Jerry Butler Pepperdine Union Rescue Mission Cou…
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Raising Humans with All of You - Dr. Aliza Pressman
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Dr. Aliza is a developmental psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with families. After co-founding SeedlingsGroup and the Mount Sinai Parenting Center, she began the Raising Good Humans Podcast to bring the latest research on child development directly to parents. Without having to sift through journals or endless parenting books, …
Sarah Bren, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist and mom of two whose passion is helping parents find their inner confidence and raise healthy, resilient kids. Dr. Sarah is the host of the podcast Securely Attached and the creator of the digital course The Authentic Parent: Finding Your Confidence in Parenthood and The Science of Tantrums. She c…
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Masters Of The Craft: Jenn Ely On The Power Of Inclusion In The Industry
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In this episode of “Masters of the Craft,” Brian is joined by Jenn Ely, a freelance illustrator and production designer known for her work on “The Boxtrolls,” “The Shivering Truth,” and upcoming Netflix films “Wendell and Wild” and “Pinocchio.” Jenn shares why she believes in risking rejection to acquire knowledge—and chats with Brian about the sta…
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Emotions and Our Inner Critic w/ Sadaf Siddiqi
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Sadaf Siddiqi is a psychotherapist and consultant in private practice. She works with people individually, in groups, and through organizations to cultivate change through education, intention, and compassion. Sadaf is also the human behind Being, a digital mental health brand created to normalize emotions that we all experience. You can follow alo…
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Connections in our Relationships w/ Jessica Baum
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Jessica Baum is the owner and founder of the Relationship Institute of Palm Beach. She has an undergraduate degree from Fordham University and holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from South University. As a certified substance abuse specialist, her focus is on chemical abuse, codependency, and anxiety. Jessica is also a certified Im…
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Let’s Look and Listen to Your Kids w/ Dr. Nicole Beurkens
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As a licensed clinical psychologist with advanced degrees in psychology, education, and nutrition, Dr. Nicole Beurkens is a leading holistic child psychologist. She has dedicated her 25-year career to providing parents with research-based strategies that get to the root of children’s attention, anxiety, mood, and behavior challenges so they can rea…
When you chose to listen to this episode, chances are you are curious to know what I think we all want to know - is sleep really overrated? Do we actually need that golden 8 hours a night to get through the day? Or can you sustain getting less sleep by making up for it with your favorite coffee or energy drink? In this episode, we sat down with Dr.…
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Religion + Sex, Can They Mix? w/ Alaya Hertzel
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Alaya Hertzel Ms. ED is a certified Sex and Relationship coach with a core mission, passion and purpose of empowering and educating people to elevate themselves, their relationships and their sex lives through direction, healing and grace. Her unique approach has helped people implement desired changes in their lives, level up their relationships, …
Mr. Chazz is an educator by day and a father always! He stormed onto the scene with his honesty and realness as a support for parents worldwide. In today's episode, we will be chatting all about fatherhood and the journey of parenting and how we fit into all of it. Support the showBy Eli Weinstein, LCSW and Mr. Chazz
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How to Keep Going After Getting Shot Down | You Are a Storyteller
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In this episode, Brian and Jesse go deeper into Brian’s experience trying to break into the comic and film industries, touching on perseverance, disappointment, diversity, and what it takes to keep going. For anyone feeling discouraged about reaching their creative goals, this one’s for you.By Belief Agency
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How to be still and align your nerves w/ Dr. Kelly Vincent
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Dr. Vincent is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing in Encinitas, CA. She is also a yoga teacher, author of True You: A Self-Discovery Journal, and owner of Nourished Wellness Group, a holistic modern mental health practice. She is passionate about integrating the mind and body in clinical treatment. She specializes in working with women str…
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Hope, Despair and Gratitude w/ Dr. Edith Eger
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Dr. Edith Eva Eger published her NY Times best-selling memoir, The Choice, at the age of 90 in 2017. In 2020, during COVID lockdowns and at the age of 93, she published her Internationally best-selling guidebook, The Gift. Both books are translated into more than 30 languages. She is a survivor of Auschwitz, is a practicing and world-renowned Psych…
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Are you an Anxiety Achiever? w/ Dr. Nicole Thaxton
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Dr. Nicole Thaxton is the co-Founder and Clinical Director of Atlanta Wellness Collective, a holistic counseling and wellness practice located in Acworth and Marietta, Georgia. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Georgia, who has counseled high-achieving individuals and families i…
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Be ALL of you as a parent w/ Nina Caviggola
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Nina is a wife, mom of 2, nurse and content creator behind @balkanina on social media where she brings women and families together in all seasons of life; leaving them feel less alone. She is a big advocate for respectful parenting, healthy marriage, therapy and self care. Representing the midsize community she encourages women to feel good in what…
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Tell me more and Reconnect w/ Dr. Jody Carrington
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Dr. Jody Carrington is a renowned psychologist sought after for her expertise, energy, and approach to helping people solve their most complex human-centered challenges. Jody focuses much of her work around reconnection – the key to healthy relationships and productive teams. A speaker, author, and leader of Carrington & Company, she uses all she h…
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How to Help your Children be Kids w/ Eleanor Ezell, LCSW
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Eleanor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and the Founder and Clinical Director at Child and Family Therapy Collective based in Nashville, TN, a growing group therapy practice serving children and adolescents. She attended New York University for graduate training, where she trained with leading experts in the treatment of childhood anxie…
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Authenticity and How to Heal with Sleep w/ Dr. Kristen Casey
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Dr. Kristen Casey is a licensed clinical psychologist and has been in the mental health field for over 10 years. She's an author, social media contributor, and telehealth private practice founder/owner. Prior to her psychology career, she was an EMT for five years. Her clinical training focused on health psychology, which sparked her interest in in…
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E31 How Parenting Changes Us with Eli Weinstein
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A few episodes prior we discussed the journey to creating a family, along with the ups and downs that may come with it. But what happens once you become a parent? In a literal split second, your life completely changes and suddenly, you are now the caretaker of a new life. Today, we sat down with Eli Weinstein, LCSW, to discuss how parenting change…
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Lets Get Unstuck and Create a Life of Meaning w/ Dr. Sasha Heinz
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Sasha Heinz, Ph.D., MAPP, Developmental Psychologist, is an expert in Positive Psychology, lasting behavioral change, and the science of getting unstuck. Dr. Heinz has leveraged her academic expertise as a former faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania’s Master of Applied Positive Psychology program to provide her clients with the toolset,…
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How Structure Makes a Story Effective | You Are a Storyteller
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Why do stories need structure to be successful? Learn how structure, especially when done simply, can be incredibly effective. Tap the link in our bio to watch this week's episode of “You Are a Storyteller.”By Belief Agency
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E30 Should we stay or should we go? The Ups & Downs of Moving, with Shaya Sussman
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Moving, whether it is down the block, a few states away, or in our most recent guest's cases, to another country, can be quite the experience to say the least. Packing up years worth of memories to, in a sense, start over somewhere new can bring up both positive and negative emotions for those moving, and those with whom we have made connections wi…
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The Small Wins Within Trauma w/ Maddie Spear
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Maddie Spear, LCSW, is a trauma therapist located in North Carolina who works with children, teens, and young adults. In addition to her work in direct trauma care, Maddie additionally works to bring mental health tips worldwide. With a following of over 200,000 on social media, Maddie strives to eliminate the stigma around mental health and promot…
Author. Speaker. Mental Health Expert and Ph.D. student Jay Barnett is on a mission to empower, inspire, and ignite fire in the minds of men and women across the globe, helping them become their best selves. Jay has been featured on NBC’s Hoda & Jena, The Breakfast Club, Wendy Williams, and Black Enterprise. He has emerged as the voice of mental he…
