In this episode of The Dude Therapist, I sit down with Sarah Michelle Boes, a family nurse practitioner, mother, and advocate, who opens up about her powerful journey of navigating OCD and parenting a child with congenital heart defects.

Sarah shares how her professional background as a healthcare provider shifted when she became the parent of a child with complex health needs, and how her own mental health journey reshaped her perspective. From the importance of accurate diagnosis and externalizing OCD, to the emotional duality of joy and grief in parenting, Sarah’s story is one of resilience, honesty, and advocacy.

We dive into:

• The challenges of parenting through uncertainty and the vital role of teamwork in relationships

• Why parents are the true experts in their child’s health journey

• The importance of raising awareness and funding for heart defects

• Strategies for managing OCD while showing up as a parent

• How effective communication can strengthen relationships during the hardest times

If you’ve ever struggled to balance your own mental health while parenting—or felt the tension between love, fear, and advocacy—this episode will leave you feeling seen and supported.

👉 Don’t miss this candid, heartfelt conversation that reminds us of the power of love, teamwork, and speaking up.

🌐 Connect with Sarah Michelle Boes

🔗 Website: sarahmichelleboes.com
📸 Instagram: @sarahmichellenp
🎙️ Podcast: Real Deal Nurse Practitioner Club
💼 LinkedIn: Sarah Michelle Boes
🌌 Community: Cosmic Group Chat

In this episode of The Dude Therapist, I sit down with Melissa Osorio—author, transformational speaker, and advocate for psychedelic-assisted healing.

Melissa opens up about her raw and powerful journey from childhood trauma and hidden memories to self-discovery, empowerment, and purpose. We talk about how psychedelics, curiosity, and self-awareness can serve as powerful tools in reclaiming your life.

If you’ve ever wondered how trauma shapes us, how alternative medicines can play a role in healing, and what it truly means to embrace your full self—this conversation is for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Melissa’s story of resilience, survival, and self-discovery.

• How psychedelics can support healing and integration.

• Why trauma impacts more than just memory—it shapes how we live and love.

• The power of curiosity and awareness in personal transformation.

About Melissa Osorio:
Melissa is the author of Hidden Memories: Discover What’s Blocking You From Life and Love. She teaches courses on psychedelic preparation and integration and is an integration teacher at a center in Costa Rica. With raw honesty and depth, Melissa uses her story to help others unlock their full potential and live with authenticity.

✨ And if you’re looking for more tools to strengthen your relationship while navigating the chaos of parenting, my new book From I Do to We Do: Navigating Relationships Through Parenting Years is now available for preorder. This book is packed with real stories, therapist insights, and no-fluff strategies to help couples stay connected.

👉 Preorder here: https://a.co/d/87Y5Evc

In this powerful and practical episode of The Dude Therapist, Eli Weinstein sits down with licensed clinical psychologist, keynote speaker, and burnout expert Dr. Jessica B. Stern to unpack the toxic traps of hustle culture—and how to escape them.

Together, they explore what it really means to be “productive” in a way that aligns with your personal values, mental health, and life goals. Dr. Stern shares her insights on non-toxic productivity, the power of saying no, and how to work smarter without losing yourself in the process.

Whether you're an overwhelmed parent, an ambitious professional, or just someone tired of feeling behind, this episode offers actionable tools and mindset shifts to help you find balance and thrive.

• Non-Toxic Productivity: Why hustle culture is harmful—and what to do instead

• Values-Based Living: How aligning your work with personal values reduces burnout

• The Power of Saying No: Setting boundaries to prioritize what truly matters

• Mental Fitness Tips: Real-life strategies to reset your mindset and productivity habits

• Reframing Success: How to measure achievement beyond output and accolades

Dr. Jessica Stern is a licensed clinical psychologist, keynote speaker, and founder of Three Lemons LLC, a wellness and corporate consulting firm. She’s a clinical assistant professor at NYU Langone Health, radio host on SiriusXM, and advisor for Wondermind, the mental fitness company co-founded by Selena Gomez.

With over a decade of experience, Dr. Stern is known for making complex mental health concepts relatable, accessible, and actionable. She's passionate about helping people ditch burnout, boost well-being, and live with greater clarity and purpose.

• Website: drjessicabstern.com

• Instagram: @drjessicabstern

• Productivity Course: Mayhem to Magic

🎧 Tune in now to break free from the burnout cycle and start living in alignment—without the pressure to hustle harder.

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