Todays episode is a conversation between Dr Shloimie Zimmerman and Rabbi Nechemia Schusterman on a challenging topic that all parents struggle with, the topic of supporting our sons regarding sexuality, puberty, body changes, marital intimacy & more. Dr Shloimie Zimmerman authored a book titled From Boys To Men, this book integrates the Torah’s wisdom and cutting-edge psychological research to provide a comprehensive approach to educating and supporting our sons and students regarding: healt...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 49
In this podcast episode, you will hear a fascinating conversation between the host and Shterna Ginsburg, who is an author, teacher, and educator on Chasidus and Torah. The main topic of discussion is whether gentle parenting is compatible with the values of Torah and Chassidus. The conversation delves into the principles of gentle parenting, which emphasizes empathy, connection, and respect for children. Shterna Ginsburg shares her insights and experiences on how this parenting style can be effe...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 48
In this podcast episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Rabbi Rosenblum, a renowned educator and leader in Jewish education. Throughout our conversation, we delve into various topics related to parenting and classroom management, exploring current trends in parenting and effective ways to create a productive and positive learning environment. What sets this episode apart, however, is our discussion of these topics through the lens of Torah and chasidus, providing a unique and insightful p...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 47
In episode #46, titled "From Awareness to Action: Educating our youth on Addiction," you will hear a conversation between myself and Lianne Forman about the important work of the CCSA - (communities confronting substance use and addiction )to educate high school students about the dangers of addiction and the hope and healing of recovery. The discussion will cover the importance of addiction education, the impact of addiction on young people, and ways to take action in the fight against addictio...
Mar 02, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Avigails Book- HyperHealing: The empowered Parent's complete guide to raise a healthy child with ADHD symptoms - Link to purchase https://a.co/d/bdMBgsQ Avigail's second book - HyperHealing, Show Me the Science: Making Sense of Your Child’s ADHD Diagnosis - Link to purchase - https://a.co/d/bDq4bSx Avigail can be reached at info@hyperhealing.org
Feb 16, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Episode #44 Tips & Tools To Understand & Manage ADHD Better with Dovid Becker Dovid Becker is an LCSW, writer, and public speaker who is passionate about helping families with ADHD. He is the Program Director of the Wurzweiler School of Social Work Men's Program. Dovid's contact info is info@dovidbecker.com A positive podcast is powered by OKclarity.com. OKclarity.com is THE place for any Jew - no matter how frum or religious you are - to find a top notch therapist, psychiatrist, coach, ...
Feb 02, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Part one of a two part series on ADHD Part 1- with Eda Schottenstein- ADHD coach MHC Part 2- with Dovid Becker -LCSW-CCSP ADHD Websites : https://www.additudemag.com Www.viacharacter.org https://add.org/adhd-questionnaire/ A Positive podcast is powered by OKclarity.com. OKclarity.com is THE place for any Jew - no matter how frum or religious you are - to find a top notch therapist, psychiatrist, coach, or nutritionist. And its completely free! OKCLARITY.com’s professionals are vetted and have ex...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 43
In honor of Hey Teves, I share with you all this Episode with these two incredible & wise women, Mrs. Sara Morozow & Mrs. Rivka Slonim . I purposely released this epiosde today on Hey Teves "A Yomtov of the books". One of the ways we celebrate this special day is by purchasing new sefarim/books for our homes. May I suggest the perfect book for your library,Holy Intimacy By Sara Morozow & Rivkah Slonim. This book is available to be purchased on Amazon, and is on sale today! Intimacy i...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Join me as I sit down with Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson and discuss all things Positive. We discuss the differences between Positive Psychology and Positive Theology. Rabbi Mendel shares his process and journey of putting together this incredible book Positivity Bias. You can purchase this book on Amazon https://a.co/d/bHyUd0s If you would like to be a sponsor or schedule your free coaching consultation you can reach out through my website apositivecoach.com You can reach me at www.apositivecoach.com
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Today's episode is sponsored by Toveedo. Toveedo is a website and app that has hundreds of original and quality videos for Jewish boys and girls. It's designed to be a safer and simpler place for Jewish kids entertainment, so that you can literally hand it to your child and be comforted knowing that there are no ads.As parents, we can all commiserate knowing that on Youtube there are so many kids videos that you don't approve of. With Toveedo you won't have to worry about that. What's different ...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 40
One of the goals of this podcast is to bring awareness , education , language and understanding around mental health and addiction. In todays episode Moshe Dov Chanin and his wife Chaya Chanin show up in a real authentic way, to share their story of hope and healing. From the young age of twelve Moshe Dov used alcohol and later drugs to deal with his loneliness and pain, this led to a life of unmanageable addiction. Eventually together with the support of his wife and family he began the long jo...
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 39
All the questions you have wanted to ask a marriage counselor but haven't had the chance. Join Rabbi Nechemia Schusterman , Raizel Schusterman and Mr. Zev Lamm LCSW as we sit down and discuss important marriage ideas. Moshe Zev Lamm, LCSW is a couple’s therapist with a private practice in Monsey, NY. He has lectured extensively on the topic of marriage to both couples seeking to enhance their relationships as well as to professional therapists seeking a deeper understanding of the couple’s thera...
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Join me for a fascinating converstaion with DBT therapist Alexis Santiago-Autar who specializes with working with children and teens. (DBT) is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy, that tries to identify and change negative thinking patterns and pushes for positive behavioral changes. DBT may be used to treat suicidal and other self-destructive behaviors. It teaches patients skills to cope with, and change, unhealthy behaviors. In this epsiode we discuss the benifits of DBT as well as how DBT ...
Oct 25, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Episode #36- Join me for a interesting conversation with the author of Why God Why? How to believe in heaven when it hurts like hell- Rabbi Gershon Schusterman. Rabbi Schusterman who happens to be my father in law,knew all the textbook answers when comforting bereaved community members who asked him "Where is God ?if God is loving how could this happen? "When his own wife passed away leaving him a 38-year-old widower with 11 children to raise he found himself reeling. His personal quest for answ...
Oct 08, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Join me for the first of many episodes on the topic of marriage & relationships. In this episode I sit down with certified relationshift Marriage coach Hindy Kalmenson, where we discuss the ideas and concepts of the relationshift approach to marriage. Hindi is a deeply insightful marriage and relationship coach. Her gentle coaching and clear direction will soothe and inspire you. Hindi is passionate about relationships, self growth and nature. Hindi lives with her husband and four children i...
Sep 23, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Do you ever wonder how some people are always so calm despite the storms of life that are raging around them? Join me as I discuss this very question with veteran therapist/addiction expert, Sony Perlman about how there is no such thing as an emergency/crisis once you know a couple of rules.
Sep 04, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Join me, as we hear the stories of people helped with successful EMDR treatment and talk with licensed psychologist Sharon Saul. Sharon has been treating adults in private practice for more than 40 years. With a background in CBT, Interpersonal therapy and Hypnotherapy, Sharon has come to specialize in the treatment of psychological trauma in the last 10 years. She is a certified EMDR therapist and Fully Certified EMDR Consultant EMDR specialist. She shares with us what EMDR is and why it works....
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 33
In this fascinating episode Raizel interviews Menachem Poznanski on an incredible community resource, The Living Room otherwise known as TLR. It is a fascinating conversation that goes deep into the wold of recovery and the different ways that TLR supports so many in our community. Menachem is a clinical social worker, lecturer and author. He has worked in the field of substance abuse prevention, addictions treatment, and recovery support since 2001. In 2004, Menachem became Director of The Livi...
Jul 21, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 32
This podcast focuses on the practical applications of these new (to many) ideas of “ The times have changed“ and “the nature of people has changed“ how these ideas are implemented in the classroom the camp and other settings. A positive coach asks some very hard hitting questions and Rabbí Shais Taub does not disappoint with some very strong and clear responses. In addition if you’re curious to hear more about Rabbi Taub‘s parenting course check out his website at souldwords.org . You can use a ...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Join a positive podcast as we talk with Dr. John/ Yaacov Guterson about all things bipolar. A beginner‘s guide to understanding what bipolar is, how it is treated, and what long-term effects it may have on your family.
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Join me for an enlightening conversation with Mrs. Gitty Francis LMSW. Gitty Francis grew up in Crown Heights, Brooklyn and currently lives in Houston, Texas with her husband and children where they serve as Chabad Shluchim. Gitty is a staff member of the Behavioral Mental Health Service team under clinical board approved supervision, at Jewish Family Service in Houston. Gitty is also a member of the clinical advisory board of The Wellness Institute and a consultant for mental health initiatives...
Jun 16, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Join a Positive Podcast for another interesting conversation with Mrs. Devora Shabtai, LCSW, PhD candidate is VP of Clinical Development at Onward Living, an addiction rehabilitation program which caters to the specific needs of Orthodox Jewish men in recovery. In addition to clinical work, Devora has a strong interest in empirical research on Judaism and mental health and has authored several peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on relationships between Religion, spirituality, and psycholog...
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Codependency, boundaries, and enmeshment are three words that I have been curious to learn more about. Who better to speak with on this topic, than Dr. Brad Reedy. Join me for an insightful conversation with Dr Brad Reedy as we dig deeper into these concepts , specifically about parenting with healthy boundaries, and what that actually looks like in our frum lifestyle. I think you will find this conversation to be insightful and helpful. For more information about sponsoring a podcast or setting...
May 15, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Somatic healing/experience is all the rage right now, and seems to be one of the more effective forms of trauma therapy. In episode #26 I sit down with Mrs. Helana Herman to discuss everything Somatic. Unlike standard mental health therapy that focuses prominently on the mind, somatic therapy incorporates body oriented modalities to support clients through their healing journeys. Helana shares with us the background and benefits of somatic experience. In addition she gifts us with a five minute ...
May 01, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Join me for a fascinating conversation with Yochanon Polter founder of Fresh Start Retreat Center. We discuss a variety of topics leading to his personal journey that led to his establishment of this center, as well as his incredible insights and reflections on what is a HSP and how we can help them flourish and grow!
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Explosive interview with Rabbi Shimon Russell, LCSW & Chief Clinical Consultant of Fresh Start Retreat. Rabbi Russel discusses the importance of connection and unconditional love as the ONLY effective way to raise Frum, emotionally healthy , and stable children. He speaks openly and candidly about his own personal journey which ultimately lead to the last 25 years of his holy work. He speaks frankly and unapologetically about fundamental flaws in our parenting styles and community establishm...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In todays episode I speak with Mrs Tzivie Greenberg, Shlucha in Vancouver Washington, as we discuss an important topic,Gam Zu Litovah & Toxic Positivity. In a culture of Gam Zu Litovah- This too is for the good- How do we avoid toxic positivity? It's so easy to simply say, this too is for the good, but are we really helping ourselves process our lived experiences or are we just pushing our feelings away in an unhealthy manner. What does Torah and chassidus have to say about these ideas, and ...
Apr 05, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 25
A discussion with Dr. Craig Heacock understanding what happens in the body for those who struggle with ADHD both in children and adults as well as anxiety. Which medicines help, how & why they help and the side effects. If you enjoy any or all of my shows, please consider making a donation to support this show. Thank you!
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 24
In today's episode I interview Tamar Shames, Tamar is a certified trainer in Collaborative Problem Solving, an evidence-based model of care that helps adults focus on identifying the problems that are causing concerning behaviors in kids and solving those problems collaboratively and proactively. Tamar has a wealth of knowledge on this topic and really understands this method which makes it easier to learn and internalize these ideas. She is passionate about this approach and i personally have f...
Mar 10, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 23
In honor of Rosh Chodesh Adar -Beis, I facilitated a conversation/ Farbrengen with good friends on one of my favorite topics, the topic of Joy and happiness. In this conversation we dig deep into the meaning of happiness and share our understanding of how to tap into true happiness .
Mar 03, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 22
