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November 5th, 2024

It's Ok To Be Human w/ Dr. Jessi Gold

  1. It's Ok To Be Human w/ Dr. Jessi Gold Eli Weinstein, LCSW 43:38

In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Jessie Gold takes us on a journey into the heart of Mental Health care—where the personal meets the professional. As the first Chief Wellness Officer for the University of Tennessee System, overseeing five campuses and over 62,000 students, Dr. Gold is no stranger to the pressures faced by healthcare professionals. She’s also an acclaimed psychiatrist, professor, speaker, and author of “How Do You Feel,” a book that unpacks the emotional reality and humanity behind healthcare.

Key Highlights:

  • Self-Disclosure in Therapy: Dr. Gold opens up about how sharing her own experiences enhances therapeutic Relationships.
  • Burnout & Compassion Fatigue: Discover the signs and effects of burnout, plus the emotional cost that mental health professionals often pay.
  • Big Feelings Matter: Why suppressing emotions can be detrimental and how validating feelings is essential for everyone, therapists included.
  • Therapists Need Therapy Too: Dr. Gold emphasizes the importance of mental health support for those in Caregiving roles.
  • Writing from the Heart: Her book “How Do You Feel” highlights the often-overlooked emotional needs of healthcare workers and the importance of self-care in the profession.

Whether you’re a healthcare worker, mental health advocate, or someone passionate about authenticity and self-care, this episode will leave you with valuable insights and a fresh perspective on mental health. Dr. Gold’s words remind us that everyone, even the caretakers, deserves care and compassion.

Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedudetherapist/support

Eli Weinstein Eli Weinstein, LCSW

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.

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