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The Dude Therapist

The Dude Therapist

Ozempic, Diet Culture & Eating Disorders: The Truth No One's Talking About | Dr. Brad Smith

Jul 13, 2026 · 36m

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About this episode

What if the diet you started to feel better about your body is the same thing that's quietly damaging your relationship with it? This week, Eli interviews Dr. Brad Smith, a board-certified psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer at Accanto Health, the parent organization of the Emily Program, for an open and clinically informed conversation on eating disorders, diet culture, and the hidden dangers of wellness trends. With over 14 years of experience in eating disorder treatment, Dr. Smith has witnessed how a simple desire to "be healthier" can subtly evolve into something harmful. Eli and Dr. Smith discuss why eating disorders almost never stem from bad intentions and how the line between…