Join us for a deeply inspiring conversation with Dr. Samantha Harte, best-selling author of Breaking the Circuit: How to Rewire Your Mind for Hope, Resilience, and Joy in the Face of Trauma, a physical therapist, performing artist, and sober mom of two. Dr. Harte courageously shares her transformative journey from battling addiction and processing the heartbreaking loss of her sister to becoming a powerful advocate for emotional and spiritual wellness.
In this heartfelt episode, we explore how pain can ignite profound personal Growth, why spiritual wellness is just as vital as physical health, and the essential role self-forgiveness plays in recovery and healing. Dr. Harte opens up about the challenges and rewards of confronting her trauma through writing, emphasizing the importance of joyful, honest conversations, and trusting your intuition along the way.
You’ll discover:
How to balance emotional healing with practical self-care.
Strategies for rewiring your self-talk toward compassion.
Why spiritual tools are essential for overcoming life’s greatest challenges.
Ways to navigate shame and identity collapse during recovery.
The incredible power of transforming your pain into purpose.
This episode will leave you motivated and inspired to embrace your own journey of self-discovery and healing!
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Eli Weinstein is a licensed clinical therapist, devoted husband, and father of two, based in sunny Las Vegas. He runs a thriving private practice serving clients in both New York and Nevada, blending expert clinical insight with an approachable, no-nonsense style that makes mental health support relatable and accessible.
Driven by a passion for breaking mental health stigmas, Eli founded ELIvation and The Dude Therapist podcast to create real, down-to-earth conversations about mental health, fatherhood, parenting, and relationships. His podcast features candid interviews with world-renowned experts like Dr. Edith Eger, Apollo Ohno, Dr. Nicole LePera, and Tina Bryson. He’s also been featured on major platforms like The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Trauma Therapist, Mimosas With Moms, and many others.
Eli’s mission is clear: to empower people with the tools and insights they need to overcome life’s struggles while embracing authenticity, compassion, and a healthy dose of humor. His signature “No BS” approach feels like talking to a trusted friend—who also happens to be a licensed professional.
In addition to his podcast, Eli is set to release a parenting and relationships-focused book with Wiley Publishers, expanding his efforts to make mental health conversations engaging and actionable for all.
Whether through therapy sessions, podcasting, or public speaking, Eli’s goal remains the same: to inspire hope, foster growth, and remind people that with the right support, the life they envision is possible.