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The Shmuz

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Episodes

How Can I Get My Spouse to Appreciate Me?

If you’re married, you’ve probably asked yourself this question. Looking to bring more appreciation to your marriage? Go here: http://bit.ly/40dh09m This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Jun 27, 20232 min

Rating Hashem

Deep down, you may feel like G-d is making poor choices when it comes to your life. But before you go and rate Hashem, listen to this. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Jun 26, 20231 min

Arrogance is Delusional

Here’s one way to live a miserable life: base your sense of self around what others think of you Watch the full class here: https://theshmuz.com/humility/ This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate...

Jun 25, 20232 min

AWE

Listen now to make your Shabbos davening a little more AWEsome This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Jun 23, 20232 min

A Life Without Growth

Challenges are not just tests to see if we can survive. They’re hand crafted for our growth. Listen now for a shot of pure chizuk This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Jun 22, 20232 min

The Danger of Being Judgmental

DANGER! Being judgemental can seriously damage your spiritual health The audio is not great on this clip. But the message is so important that it’s still worth putting it out there This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Jun 21, 20231 min

The One Way to Change Your Spouse

If you’re one of the 20,000+ people who have read The Ten Really Dumb Mistakes you know that Rabbi Shafier is very insistent about not trying to change your spouse. Not satisfied with that? He’s the one technique he does recommend. This recording is from The Ten Really Dumb Mistakes Video Book! Check it out on TheShmuz.com! This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecture...

Jun 20, 20233 min

Hashem Loves Me- How to Make it Real

You’ve told yourself this so many times: “Hashem loves me”“Hashem wants my success” “Hashem is doing this for my good” Just one problem: How can I bridge the gap between knowing… and really feeling it? Listen now for the answer. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/don...

Jun 19, 20232 min

Beneath My Dignity

Feeling like the post-Shabbos clean up never ends? This idea can help you reframe. Have an amazing week! This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Jun 18, 20232 min

We're Not in Control

Here’s your erev Shabbos reminder that you’re not in control…and that’s ok. Have a wonderful Shabbos! This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Jun 16, 202349 sec

How Many Shadchanim Should I Call?

Listen to this if you’re dating: How many shadchanim should I call? For practical, helpful advice on the dating process download Rabbi Shafier’s Dating Seminar here: https://theshmuz.com/dating-seminar-part-1/ This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate...

Jun 15, 202339 sec

Hashem Loves Me More Than Me

If you’d like to solve 80% of your philosophical problems, the solution is simple: stop playing G-d. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Jun 14, 20232 min

Bitachon is Learned in the Real World

Bitachon isn’t learnt from a book. Sure, you can learn the concepts, the theory. But genuine bitachon? That comes from real life. Think your bitachon leaves a lot to be desired? Watch this. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Jun 13, 20231 min

What We Don't Understand

”Rabbi, are you seriously telling me that the entire universe was created just for a bunch of two legged-creatures?! Listen to Rabbi Shafier’s amazing response- especially if you’re in need of a hashkafic deprogramming. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate...

Jun 12, 20232 min

Parshas Shlach: Stronger that G-d

In this powerful Shmuz, Rabbi Shafier discusses the spiritual forces that cause cognitive dissonance and shows us how we can have a chance at living a more authentic and truthful existence. If you want to have the clarity to move forward through this thing called life, you need to understand what motivates and drives you. This shmuz will change everything you ever thought about yourself. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this serv...

Jun 11, 202350 min

Accepting Your Child

Parenting is hard. How can you get your kid to listen? This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Jun 11, 20231 min

Giving Honor to Your Wife

On behalf of wives everywhere, he’s a little reminder for the husbands Have an amazing Shabbos! This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Jun 09, 20231 min

How to Change Your Davening

Looking to daven with more kavannah and less blah ? This simple technique can help. If you’d like to get serious about improving your conversation with Hashem, check out Rabbi Shafier’s Tefillah Project. It’s a 5 hour investment of your time, divided into 10 actionable chunks. Stream or download for free here: https://theshmuz.com/series/the-tefilah-project/ This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue...

Jun 08, 202343 sec

My Life Stinks

I’d be the first to thank Hashem…if I had anything to thank Hashem for. Ever feel like that? This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Jun 07, 20232 min

The American Dream Could Ruin Your Life

Feel like you’re in a never ending cycle of trying to get your hands on bigger, brighter, better? Then it could be that the American Dream is ruining your life. If this video resonates with you, it’s time to make a change. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate...

Jun 06, 20232 min

Awareness Changes Everything

Most middos are incredibly difficult to change. Aside from this one. This one is 100% doable. So why not try it out? This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Jun 05, 202357 sec

A Damaged Sense of Self

Arrogance and lack of confidence both have root in the same issue- a damaged sense of self. Listen now to safeguard your emotional health! Want to learn how to be confident- without being arrogant? Get the full series here: https://theshmuz.com/series/humility-arrogance-and-self-esteem/ This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us wi...

Jun 04, 20231 min

Naso: I Never Do Anything Wrong

How fragile is your ego? Do you know someone who will never admit to being wrong? They will stubbornly refuse to acknowledge the facts and stick to their story as if their very lives depend on it. Unfortunately, this quirk is not just limited to hardened criminals and pathological narcissists. Within all of us is the overwhelming desire to protect our ego and soothe our sense of self. It’s very unpleasant to admit you could be wrong. Unpleasant and humbling. Ultimately, your very purpose on this...

May 31, 20231 hr 13 min

You and Your Spouse Against the World

THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH YOU. OR YOUR SPOUSE. OR THE MATCH BETWEEN YOU. It’s _normal_ to feel frustrated with your spouse It’s _normal_ to think your spouse doesn’t get you It’s normal to wonder if you married the right one... LEARN THE 10 REALLY DUMB MISTAKES THAT SMART COUPLES MAKE AND WATCH THE MAGIC REAPPEAR! ✨ Get your copy of the 10 Really Dumb Mistakes Video Book with free bonuses and free shipping from http://bit.ly/40dh09m This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts....

May 31, 20232 min

The Impressionable Soul

This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

May 30, 202355 min

Understanding Challenge

One of the hardest parts of a nisayon is trying to wrap your head around the why. Here’s an insight from the Mesilas Yesharim that may help. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

May 29, 20232 min

Hashem Wants Your Success

Hashem wants you to succeed this week. Read that again. Hashem wants YOU to succeed this week. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

May 28, 202353 sec

Why Did Rav Chaim ztl Learn So Much?

Your neshama has been waiting all year for Shavuos. Spend a few minutes now to remind yourself what it’s all about. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

May 24, 20231 min

Having Couples Over

Thinking of inviting a couple over for yomtov? Listen to this first… This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

May 23, 20232 min

I Don't Understand My Wife. Does It Matter?

This is taken from the Chosson Chabura. Click this link to join: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C0fTC3Hru0lBnQo0ueZ0jY This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

May 22, 20232 min
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