Are we over-labeling kids, or are we just more aware? In this episode of The Dude Therapist, I sit down with Dr. Katie Davis, a clinical neuropsychologist, professor, and researcher, to unpack the complex realities of ADHD, neurodivergence, and the growing culture of overdiagnosis.
We dive deep into:
- 🧠 The journey into neuropsychology—why Dr. Davis dedicated her career to helping kids and families navigate cognitive development.
- ❌ The risks of overdiagnosis—are we turning everyday struggles into disorders?
- 📚 The role of social media in spreading misinformation and why media literacy is essential for parents.
- 🔍 Diagnoses as tools, not life sentences—how to use labels to access services without letting them define a child’s identity.
- 🚧 The barriers faced by individuals with learning disorders and how society often dilutes the meaning of real disabilities.
- 📖 The challenges of writing about neurodivergence—Dr. Davis shares insights from her upcoming book on over-pathologizing everyday struggles.
Dr. Davis brings her signature no-nonsense, research-backed, yet profoundly compassionate approach, helping parents and professionals reframe how we talk about neurodivergence. This conversation is about finding balance—acknowledging struggles while fostering resilience.
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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.
