Shidduchim! (To the tune of “Tradition!”). This is a two-part episode devoted to the search for normal frum men. ;-) In this episode we talk with Professor Naomi Klapper, deputy chair of the department of psychology at Lander College. Professor Klapper also maintains a private practice in the Upper West Side and has a passion for guiding singles through shidduchim and dating. At the end of today’s episode, we hope you will have learned as much as we did from Professor Klapper about the interplay...
Aug 04, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Normal frum women (and men, for that matter) have normal frum struggles. It’s normal. (Did we say that already?) And the mitzvah or societal norm that we struggle with may not be the ones you struggle with. We’re all on our own religious journeys and in our own unique relationships with Hashem. In this episode you’ll hear: - The religious struggles of some awesome normal frum women - The inspiration behind this episode (who is also our very first SURPRISE GUEST later on in the episode!!) - Alex ...
Jul 21, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 13
We’ve all heard the inspiring stories of hashgacha pratis and self-sacrifice of BTs who have done whatever it takes to make the sometimes huge change to a life of Torah observance. But what happens after that initial decision to become observant? How do BTs navigate their new world which is full of unspoken rules that can’t exactly be found on Aish.com? We speak with Liv Sher, an undergrad at NYU, and newly observant NFW, as well as Penina Taylor, an inspirational speaker and master mindset coac...
Jul 07, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 12
School is out, it’s hot and muggy outside, and we’re feeling some summer vibes! Today’s episode is all about road trips! And we’re not just talking about the cross-country types. Any time you get in the car to do something fun -- by yourself or with the family in tow -- counts. And we’ve learned lots of tips and tricks from our guest, Jodi Fried, founder of Love.Adventure.Mom and host of the To Mom Life podcast, who has a personal love for all things road trips! In this episode, you’ll hear: Riv...
Jun 23, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 11
So this week’s episode is a biggie: We’re tackling marriage. Or, as much as we can tackle in 45 minutes. The only expertise that we have on the topic is that we are each married, so whatever experience that comes with is what we’re bringing to the table. But, good news, we’re bringing on marriage coach Kayla Levin to give us the lowdown on some common issues and struggles she helps women deal with in their marriages. Today we’ll be talking about: Rivki and Alex’s top 3 common issues that come up...
Jun 09, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Last episode, we asked everyone in our takeaway to think about if life turned out the way you dreamed it would as a teenager, and what you would tell your teenage self about your future. We were really thinking ahead about today’s episode. So here we are: You’re an adult, and this is your life. There are going to be disappointments and dissatisfactions. It’s normal. But now what? How can we be content with the life we have? In this episode we’ll be talking about ways we have come to terms with h...
May 26, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 9
A lot's been said about self-care in the world of frum media. Based on all the passionate (and indignant) letter writers out there, it seems that the topic of what is self-care and what it isn’t, why we need it and how to do it, can get controversial at times. So we wanted to have the discussion right here on the podcast, Normal Frum Women-style! In today’s episode we’ll be discussing: - What self-care means and how to do it - Rivki and Alex’s self-care evolution - The crucial role of mental hea...
Apr 28, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 7
You know how when you listen to a podcast and start feeling connected to the hosts and then think, “Hey, I would really like to know more about them! So many questions!” Well, we’re hoping you’ve had similar thoughts listening to Normal Frum Women! So to give our listeners more of a sneak peak into who we really are, we interviewed each other, and asked some pretty deep questions (as well as the 5 Questions at the end, of course). We hope our answers give you the opportunity to get to know us be...
Apr 14, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 6
We had a lot of extra content from our conversations with Chamie Haber and Yocheved Goldberg that we weren’t able to fit into the final cut for the Normal Frum Rebbetzins episode, and we thought it would be a nice pre-Pesach treat to share those unheard selections with you, so you could listen to them while you clean or pack or procrastinate or whatever it is you’re up to right now. Enjoy our first Bonus Episode!
Mar 24, 2021•27 min
It’s that time of year again - Pesach is coming. Feeling stressed? We’re here to help and we think our discussion with Meira Spivak, whose new book “How To Make Pesach In Five Days” is taking the world by storm, will help you feel like a queen when you sit down at the seder this year. In today’s episode we’ll be discussing: -Our own experiences making Pesach -Meira’s background and unique skill set -What inspired Meira to write this book -What it actually means to make Pesach in Five Days -The l...
Mar 10, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Rebbetzins are normal frum women too! In this episode we sit down with Rebbetzin Chamie Haber of Norfolk, VA, and Rebbetzin Yocheved Goldberg of Boca Raton, Florida, and get real about the complexities, nuances and joys of being a rebbetzin! In today’s episode we’ll be discussing: -The role of the rebbetzin in inspiring, mentoring and leading her community and beyond -The traits we look for in a rebbetzin -Personalities, skill sets and babka baking: The challenges rebbetzins face wearing many ha...
Feb 24, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 4
There are so many situations in life where we have the option to embrace opportunities or reject them, to say yes to something where we give a little (or a lot) of ourselves, or to say no, for whatever the reason. Setting boundaries is a crucial key to healthy interpersonal relationships -- and emotional health. But sometimes it’s so hard. Join us as we get to the root of these issues, and how they specifically impact the lives of frum women. In today’s episode we’ll be discussing: -Why it’s so ...
Feb 10, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 3
We know we’re not the only ones who have a love/hate relationship with social media. We’re spilling the beans about the ways we struggle with social media, and the ways we feel it enhances our lives. And we’ll be hearing from three special guests! So please join us. In today’s episode we’ll be discussing: -The pros of social media, with guest Ruchi Koval -The cons of social media, with guest Avigail Ishakis -The relationship between social media and emotional health, with guest psychotherapist E...
Jan 27, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Normal. How does that word make you feel? Whether it’s a word you identify with or a word you avoid, chances are, it’s a word you think about. In today’s episode, we’re going to explore: -How to decide what normal means to you -The relationship between normal and healthy -Appreciating other people’s normal instead of spiraling into insecurity -Changing standards with the life cycle -The challenges and benefits of conformity -Defining normal in religious terms -Deviating from the norm -The pressu...
Jan 13, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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