Rabbi Wineberg is a Veteran Rabbi, Grief Councilor & Chairman of the Jewish International School of Cape Town. In todays episode we discuss: Lessons from the 3 weeks - how Judaism teaches us to mourn The connection between grief and leaving home for the first time How joy & grief can co-exist in our lives. Healthy vs unhealthy grief The importance of learning to be vulnerable & to ask for help How to be there for a friend who has experienced loss (and what NOT to do) …And much more! ...
Jul 13, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Dr. Shula Wittenstein is a Jerusalem based therapist. She has been practicing for 28 years, specializing in trauma, anxiety disorders, and couples. The timing of this interview was such hashgacha pratis - we recorded a few days before the war in Eretz Yisroel with Iran, where many young students living on their own found themselves without flights back home, running to bomb shelters, and having their lives turned upside down. In this powerful episode, psychologist Shula Wittenstein breaks down w...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 37
Chanti is an industrial Psychologist with a background in Neuroscience and psychology. While Chanti was living on her own in Israel away from her family, she got diagnosed with an incredibly rare and dangerous illness called Takayasu's Arteritis. Join us in this episode as we uncover how she was forced to redefine her sense of identity and worth beyond academic achievements and external validations. Learn how she navigated loneliness, embraced support, and developed a profound connection with Ha...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Rabbi Kahane is the principle at Chedvas Seminary, a popular Seminary Teacher, and author of 'A fire in the darkness' Chapters: [00:00:00] Introduction . [00:01:21] Who is Rabbi Kahane? [00:02:10] Rabbi Kahanes Teaching Philosophy [00:05:10] The Importance of Seminary [00:07:25] The truth about Growth and Independence [00:09:00] Dealing with Challenges [00:11:10] Coping with Classroom Challenges [00:13:00] Understanding Pain and Growth [00:16:30] Pain, Pleasure, and Progress [00:23:00] Avoiding ...
May 28, 2025•55 min
Ariella is the founder of Ready.Set.Sem, an organization that assists gap-year students in preparing for their studies abroad. Chapters: (00:01:45) What is ready set Sem? (00:05:07) The impact of ready set Sem (00:06;37) Parents sending their daughters to a foreign country (00:07:05) Common concerns before going to seminary (00:10:09) When your suitcase becomes your home (00:11:06) The #1 essential thing to pack (00:15:28) Coping with the hard new beginnings (00:17:01) Packing anxiety (00:20:13)...
May 06, 2025•57 min
Yael is a Money Coach, Speaker & Host of the Jewish Money Matters Podcast Chapters: (00:01:56) Who is Yael Trusch? (00:03:44) Financial Adulting (00:04:53) Setting up healthy financial habits (00:06:52) Maaser helping with personal finance (00:09:54) Bitachon as a financial foundation (00:11:28) You can be religious and not trust G-d (00:12:55) Optimizing your brain towards bitachon (00:15:49) Jewish vs secular approach to money (00:19:52) Joy is a magnet for abundance (00:20:22) Living with...
Apr 23, 2025•55 min
Chana is a Shlucha, Author & Marriage Coach living in Tzfat Chapters: What does Social anxiety feel like? Social anxiety when living 24/7 with other girls Becoming comfortable with being alone with yourself How to stay true to yourself in a friend's group Chanas experience with social anxiety You need to be your own friend first Making Hashem real '60 seconds meditation' - feet on the floor A practical tool to deal with overthinking The importance of your relationship with yourself What if y...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Bashie is an Author, Life Coach, Mental Health Awareness Advocate, & Host of the Jewish Teen Talk Podcast Chapters: (00:01:55) Who is Bashie Naparstek? (00:07:06) Social Anxiety (00:09:12) What depression feels like (00:10:42) When life stops feeling simple (00:12:45) Understanding Depression (00:15:54) Seminary & living away from her twin sister (00:17:57) Going to a therapist for the first time (00:20:39) The unpredictability of Depression & Anxiety (00:33:40) What anxiety feels li...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Rabbi Goldfarb is a Real Estate Entrepeneur and Motivational Speaker. In honor of Rosh Chodesh Adar, here is a repost from last year's Adar episode with Rabbi Goldfarb!In today's episode we discuss: The paradox of the pursuit of happiness Why expectations make us miserable The difference between existing & living How to maintain long term happiness What we are really celebrating in Adar… and much moreRabbi Goldfarb can be reached at lchaimgoldfarb@gmail.com I would love to connect with you! ...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Rivka Mazal is a Writer, Seminary Teacher and Torah Lecturer in Yerushalayim. Chapters: (00:00:10) Why is Shabbos an important topic to discuss? (00:08:47) The unique challenges of Shabbos when you are single and away from home (00:10:26) The question that will transform your relationship with Shabbos (00:12:45) Taking ownership of Shabbos (00:17:30) Shabbos is a highlighter for what's going on in your life (00;21:36) The unique opportunity that Shabbos gifts us (00:22:20) Advice for connecting ...
Feb 11, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Dina is an Addiction Specialist who Coaches individuals and couples in navigating the challenges of the modern world. Chapters: (00:00:08) How Dina became an Addiction Coach (00:05:37) What the frum community needs to know about Addiction (00:10:20) The definition of Addiction (00:15:33) The difference between A bad Habit and an Addiction (00:16:12) Becoming conscious of phone usage (00:21:21) When filters and time blocks aren’t enough (00:24:38) Escaping difficult emotions (00:28:00) The Asei T...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 29
Terry is an author, podcaster, thought leader, educator and charity founder. She is a unique pioneer in the field of mental wellbeing and resilience with a remarkable backstory. Chapters: (00:02:07) Terrys story (00:10:52) The unpredictability of life (00:14:42) People Pleasing (00:17:02) Overthinking (00:20:23) Our brain likes to focus on the negative (00:24:58) Perfectionism (00:29:03) Healthy transitions from childhood to adulthood (00:32:26) The role of parents in your life's journey (00:38:...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Frumie is a Professional Mentor and Certified Kallah teacher Chapters: (00:01:18) The definition of communication - and why it is so important (00:06:00) The danger of using the word "should” (00:08:45) The secret to becoming a better communicator (00:11:36) How to avoid misunderstandings (00:15:30) The disadvantages of texting (00:20:07) Your self talk becomes the way you communicate (00:29:10) The importance of letting yourself make mistakes (00:38:11) The problem with holding things in (00:41...
Jan 07, 2025•53 min•Ep. 29
Zalman Myer-Smith is the former bodyguard of Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, Director Of Chabad Security Department – Florida, and Director of Security for Lubavitch Educational Center in Miami, the largest Jewish school system in the southeastern USA. Expect to learn: How to safely light your Menora this Chanuka How to avoid looking like a target when on the street Why just relying on 911 is not enough How to be proactive with your safety in Seminary / your dorm Life lessons from working close...
Dec 27, 2024•59 min
Adina is a Certified Life Coach, Shlucha & Host of The Confident Chabad Mom Podcast. Chapters: (00:01:38) How did Adina become a Coach? (00:03:06) Common Misconceptions about 'Coaching' (00:05:12) Why would someone hire a life coach? (00:07:48) Coaching tools for negative self talk (00:10:54) Brick brain VS Bubblegum brain (00:14:38) How to build Self confidence (00:21:35) How to stop beating yourself up (00:25:13) What does Self Compassion look like? (00:27:37) What do your mom clients wish...
Dec 08, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Miriam Shurpin (MS, RD, CDN) is a Registered Dietitian - Nutritionist in Pomona NY. Chapters: 00:01:38 The biggest misunderstanding about emotional eating 00:07:04 The hidden causes of Emotional Eating 00:08:41 Handling Uncomfortable Emotions 00:13:30 What if I don't know what I'm feeling? 00:16:36 Working with limited resources away from home 00:19:50 Challenging your beliefs around food 00:22:53 Advice for when you feel you can't stop eating 00:27:29 Am I an emotional Eater? 00:31:01 The truth...
Nov 12, 2024•50 min•Ep. 27
Chana is a Chabad Shlucha, writer, fitness and wellness coach, and founder of SoulCare-TLC. She lives in Israel with her husband and 5 children. Chapters: (00:01:28) Who is Chana Gorenstein? (00:06:32) The difference between 'writing' and 'journaling' (00:11:56) The benefits of writing down your thoughts (00:14:23) Different Journaling techniques (00:18:18) Using your phone vs pen & paper (00:21:15) How to separate yourself from your thoughts (00:27:34) Navigating internal conflicts (00:32:2...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Devori is an Integrative Psychotherapist, Health Coach, and host of The Chassidus - through the eyes of a Psychotherapist Podcast. In todays episode, we discuss: Devoris journey in overcoming an eating disorder The root causes of sugar cravings How to deal with loneliness How to regulate your emotions Positive VS negative distractions … And much more I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on insta or email: onyourownpodcast@gmail.com @on_your_own_podcast To sign up for the On your Own ...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Rabbi Goldfarb is the chief Rabbi of Kfar Vradim in Northern Israel, An Israeli Army officer and Rabbi, and Halacha & Philosophy Lecturer. How can I know what my kashrus standards are now that I'm away from home? What do the different hechsherim in Israel mean, and which can I trust? What if I'm staying at a host family with different kashrus standards to my own? Rabbi Goldfarb simplifies the complex topic of keeping kosher in Israel, so you feel equipped and empowered to choose and uphold y...
Sep 19, 2024•55 min
Rabbi Wineberg is a Veteran Rabbi, Grief Councilor & Chairman of the Jewish International School of Cape Town. In todays episode we discuss: Lessons from the 3 weeks - how Judaism teaches us to mourn The connection between grief and leaving home for the first time How joy & grief can co-exist in our lives. Healthy vs unhealthy grief The importance of learning to be vulnerable & to ask for help How to be there for a friend who has experienced loss (and what NOT to do) …And much more! ...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Sara is an author, motivational speaker and head of extracurricular at Beis Rivkah High School, NY. In today's episode we discuss: The importance of developing a personal connection to hashem Working with rules and staff members that you may not agree with Choosing the right role models and mentors The difference between spirituality and G-dliness Dealing with desires that seem to contradict halacha … and much more! To learn more about Sara or get in touch: Meet Sara Blau I would love to connect...
Jul 02, 2024•55 min
Michal is an Entrepreneur, Copywriter & Founder of Copytribe - A program that has trained over 500 copywriters and freelancers to date. In today's episode we discuss: The challenges of choosing a career path at a young age The importance of having meaningful work The mindset necessary to become successful in your field The biggest mistake young women make when entering the workforce What 5 traits will make you super hirable The truth about Imposter Syndrome Learning to be ok with being new a...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Mrs Guterson is the founder and artistic director of Tzohar Seminary, as well as an Emotion Code Practitioner & Life Coach. In today's episode we discuss: Can Torah and the arts work together? The importance of creativity for self expression The 4 different types of learners The power of Morning Pages Advice for handling self judgement … And much more! To contact Mrs Guterson with questions or for Emotion Code: aguterson@gmail.com To find out more about Tzohar Seminary or to apply for the co...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Part 2 is out! In todays episode we discuss: Tools for navigating hormonal mood swings Accepting the changes that come with being female Advice for if your period has stopped, or is irregular The birth control pill for skin & regulating periods PCOS & Endometriosis ...and much more! If you loved this episode, share it with a friend who can enjoy as well! I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on insta or email: onyourownpodcast@gmail.com @on_your_own_podcast To sign up for the On...
May 09, 2024•55 min
Adi is a Seminary Teacher & Certified Yoetzet Halacha In todays episode we discuss: Why learning about the reproductive system is so important (even when you are single) The definition and function of Hormones What is happening in your body before, during and after ovulation Creativity and the 4 stages of your cycle Advice for handling PMS and hormonal mood changes … and much more! Stay tuned for part 2, coming out next week! I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on insta or email: ...
Apr 11, 2024•49 min
Rabbi Goldfarb is a Real Estate Entrepeneur and Motivational Speaker. In today's episode we discuss: The paradox of the pursuit of happiness Why expectations make us miserable The difference between existing & living How to maintain long term happiness What we are really celebrating in Adar … and much more Rabbi Goldfarb can be reached at lchaimgoldfarb@gmail.com Reach out on insta or email: onyourownpodcast@gmail.com @on_your_own_podcast To sign up for the On your Own Newsletter, click here...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Xenia is a Mindful Eating Coach, Certified Body Positive Facilitator and Intuitive Eating Counselor In today's episode we discuss: Xens 25 year struggle with her eating, weight and body imag e How to improve your body image Practical advice for if you have recently gained weight Why it is so difficult for people to accept their current body The definition of body respect . .. and much more! To Book a free mini session with Xen: https://www.theartofmindfuleating.com/lets-get-started/ Resources me...
Mar 06, 2024•56 min
Devori is an Integrative Psychotherapist, Health Coach, and host of The Chassidus - through the eyes of a Psychotherapist Podcast. In todays episode, we discuss: Devoris journey in overcoming an eating disorder The root causes of sugar cravings How to deal with loneliness How to regulate your emotions Positive VS negative distractions … And much more I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on insta or email: onyourownpodcast@gmail.com @on_your_own_podcast To sign up for the On your Own Ne...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Fraida is a Marriage & Family Therapist and Seminary Teacher In todays episode we discuss: The definition of independence How the brain changes between age 12-24 The importance of becoming your own person The difference between healthy vs unhealthy independence Maintaining a positive relationship with your parents while living far away from them … and much more! To get in touch with Fraida: fdkaplan@gmail.com If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend who you think can gain f...
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Nadav Ellinson is a financial planner and educator who works with his clients to understand money and grow wealth. In todays episode, we discuss: The biggest mistakes young people make with money Why you should start investing as EARLY as possible (and how to do it) What to do if money is very limited right now The key to avoiding impulse spending How to balance enjoying the moment while planning for the future … and much more! Websites and tools discussed in this episode: Betterment.com Wealthf...
Jan 18, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 11
