Entourage Creator Doug Ellin: How A “Terrible Idea” Became A Cultural Phenomenon

Dr. Rena Malik is a board-certified urologist, pelvic surgeon and content creator. Today on the show, we discuss why people are having less sex and feeling more disconnected, how porn, dating apps, and OnlyFans are reshaping intimacy, why erectile dysfunction can be an early warning sign for deeper health issues, the role of testosterone, sleep, stress, and exercise in sexual health, how couples can build better intimacy through honest communication and novelty, and why sexual health is really a reflection of your overall health and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Peter Salerno is a licensed psychotherapist, author, and internationally recognized expert in personality science and pathological relationship dynamics. He specializes in the assessment of personality pathology and recovery from manipulative and coercive relationship abuse. He is the author of Cruelty by Nature, Traumatic Cognitive Dissonance, and The Nature and Nurture of Narcissism and was featured as an expert in the Hulu series Ted Bundy: Dialogue with the Devil. His work integrates cutting-edge personality science with practical, trauma-informed education for survivors and clinicians. Today on the show we discuss how manipulation starts long before most people recognize it, the first internal signs that someone is distorting your reality, the difference between normal conflict and intentional abuse, why love bombing can become a psychological trap, how predators use speed, guilt, empathy and confusion to keep people stuck, why smart and successful people are not immune to being manipulated, and the first steps to rebuild your nervous system, self-trust and identity after a toxic relationship and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Light Watkins is a bestselling author, speaker, podcast host, and mindfulness expert who’s all about helping people find presence and fulfillment from the inside out. He’s the author of five books, including Bliss More, Travel Light, and his newest, The Year You Transform. Today on the show we discuss why real transformation doesn’t come from blowing up your life, how small daily actions create lasting change, why success won’t fix what’s broken inside, how discomfort builds resilience, and why presence, authenticity, and falling in love with the process are the real keys to becoming who you’re meant to be and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stan Efferding is an IFBB pro bodybuilder and has his bachelor of science in psychology and exercise science from the University of Oregon. Stan is a multiple all -time world record holding powerlifter and has been training high school, Collegiate, and Professional athletes for over 25 years. He has conducted over 200 seminars in 14 countries and in all 50 states. Today on the show we discuss the biggest lies people believe about cardio and fat loss, the simple habits that quietly transform long-term health, and why most people are making weight loss way harder than it needs to be. We also get into the hidden behaviors wrecking sleep, the surprising connection between stress, blood pressure, and social media algorithms, plus the health markers almost nobody pays attention to until it’s too late. Stan explains the difference between looking healthy and actually being healthy, challenges some of the internet’s most popular nutrition narratives, and shares the practical strategies he uses with elite athletes and everyday clients to improve energy, body composition, and longevity and much more Today’s sponsor: Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://www.fatty15.com/DOUG and using code DOUG at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug Ellin is the creator, writer, director and executive producer behind HBO’s Entourage, the hit series that ran for eight seasons and later became a feature film. Today on the show we discuss the untold story behind Entourage, why the show became so much bigger than Hollywood, the friendship dynamic that made people feel like they were part of the crew, the cultural shift that changed how people look back on the series, the hidden pressure that comes with fame and success, what it really takes to survive rejection in Hollywood and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catherine Price is an award-winning health and science journalist, speaker, and #1 New York Times bestselling author best known for her work on screen/life balance and phone addiction. She's the founder of Screen/Life Balance® and has written several major books including How to Break Up With Your Phone®, The Power of Fun, Vitamania, and The Amazing Generation (co-authored with Jonathan Haidt). She also writes the Substack newsletter "How to Feel Alive" and her TED talk on fun has surpassed 5 million views. Her work has been featured in outlets like NPR, The New York Times, Good Morning America, CNN, The Today Show, TIME Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal, among many others. Today on the show we discuss: how social media apps are engineered to keep us hooked, why your phone can feel so hard to put down even when it’s hurting your life, how dopamine triggers like novelty, likes, comments, streaks, and endless scrolling hijack attention, why Snapchat may be especially dangerous for kids, how excessive phone use impacts anxiety, focus, sleep, relationships, and real-life connection, and the simple steps Catherine Price recommends to break the cycle and build a healthier relationship with your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Shannon Ritchey is a former physical therapist, fitness trainer with over 15 years of experience, and founder of Evlo Fitness. She educates on the science of exercise, specifically teaching women how to build muscle will less wear-and-tear on their bodies. Today on the show we discuss: why women don’t need “women-specific” workouts to build muscle, why training near failure is the key to real results, how to structure your workouts for strength and body recomposition, why lifting heavy won’t automatically make you bulky, how protein and a small calorie deficit support fat loss, and why consistency, self-talk, and body image matter just as much as the workout itself and much more. Today’s sponsor: Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://www.fatty15.com/DOUG and using code DOUG at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Stulberg is a bestselling author and performance expert whose work explores excellence, resilience, mental health, and sustainable success. Today on the show we discuss: why excellence is an inside game, how to stop chasing external wins and start finding meaning in the climb, why the “1% better every day” mindset eventually breaks down, how obsession and perfectionism can quietly destroy your health and happiness, why consistency beats intensity when you’re trying to build something meaningful, and how to measure success by your values instead of just money, accolades, body fat, or status and much more. ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health or mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Jason Fung is a Canadian nephrologist, New York Times bestselling author, and leading voice in the fields of intermittent fasting, insulin resistance, weight loss, and type 2 diabetes. He is best known for his books The Obesity Code, The Diabetes Code, The Complete Guide to Fasting, and The Hunger Code, where he challenges the traditional “calories in, calories out” model and argues that hormones, especially insulin, play a major role in fat storage, hunger, and metabolic health. Dr. Fung co-founded The Fasting Method and has helped popularize fasting as a practical tool for improving metabolic health and supporting sustainable weight loss. Today on the show we discuss: why losing body fat is more complicated than calories in versus calories out, how hormones like insulin and cortisol affect fat storage, why ultra-processed foods can drive hunger and cravings, how emotional eating and habit-based eating keep people stuck, why fasting works best when paired with better food choices, and the simple daily habits that can improve insulin control, including whole foods, fewer refined carbs, walking after meals, better sleep, and stress management and much more. Today’s sponsor: Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://www.fatty15.com/DOUG and using code DOUG at checkout ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health or mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Avery, M.D., is the Vice Chair for Addiction Psychiatry, the Stephen P. Tobin and Dr. Arnold M. Cooper Professor in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, and the Program Director for the Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital.  He is also the medical director for the NBA/NBPA's Anti-Drug Program. Today on the show we discuss: why today’s weed is far more potent and risky than the marijuana many people grew up hearing about, how high-THC products can impact anxiety, depression, sleep, psychosis, withdrawal, and cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, why cannabis addiction is often dismissed and misunderstood, how social media is rewiring kids’ brains through dopamine-driven attention loops, why porn, OnlyFans, AI girlfriends, and loneliness are becoming a major crisis for young men, and how sports betting has become one of the fastest-growing behavioral addictions because of constant access through phones and much more. ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health or mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.  SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices