Spiritually Hungry
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- Último episodio
- 10 Nov 2026
Sobre el podcast
Don’t miss this thought-provoking podcast series with authors Monica and Michael Berg. Together, they’ll answer your most pressing questions, offering sage advice for the modern world. Self-proclaimed Change Junkie, Monica Berg is an author and teacher who lectures internationally. Michael Berg is a rabbi and Aramaic scholar who has published almost 20 books on the teachings of Kabbalah. This husband and wife team has been sharing kabbalistic wisdom and relationship expertise with students for decades. Join them for a down-to-earth conversation about the big life questions that spark your curiosity the most.
Episodios 256
256. Only 30,000 Days: Finding Joy in the Adventure of Today
Are you thinking about what you have to do next? Or what you get to do next? That small shift can change the feel of your entire day. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore how the duties of …
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Are you thinking about what you have to do next? Or what you get to do next? That small shift can change the feel of your entire day. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore how the duties of each day can eat up our joy, turning our dreams into to-do lists. Learn how to step back and imagine your life without the things you once dreamed of—the things currently stressing you out. This conversation offers an opportunity to change how you see your life, leading to greater clarity and appreciation. Tune in, and see what this day becomes.
255. Difficult People: Why They’re Really in Your Life
Why are the people who push our buttons most often the ones closest to us? In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore how challenging relationships, whether they last a moment or a lifetime, are …
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Why are the people who push our buttons most often the ones closest to us? In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore how challenging relationships, whether they last a moment or a lifetime, are opportunities for growth. Everything we receive from others ultimately comes from the Light of the Creator. We unpack how to contain your energy, step out of your role in the dance, and set boundaries that define what you will and won’t participate in. We also tackle the difference between accepting someone and giving up on them, and how to communicate your needs along the way.
254. The Secret to True Confidence: Why Validation Never Lasts
What are you chasing: money, respect, “likes”? In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore why true confidence can’t be found in external validation. You’ll walk away with practical tools to help …
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What are you chasing: money, respect, “likes”? In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore why true confidence can’t be found in external validation. You’ll walk away with practical tools to help you live in alignment with who you really are. You’ll also learn why action leads to confidence, and confidence flows from knowing your why and allowing the Creator to work through you.
253. Before the Miracle: Why Gratitude Comes First
Gratitude isn't just a hashtag or a journal entry. It's a process. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore five kabbalistic ways to practice gratitude as a spiritual tool. Whether you're …
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Gratitude isn't just a hashtag or a journal entry. It's a process. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore five kabbalistic ways to practice gratitude as a spiritual tool. Whether you're navigating a particularly hard season or looking to go beyond Thanksgiving-style thankfulness, you'll leave with practical questions to ask yourself and a kabbalistic promise that gratitude can bring new light to what's already in your life.
252. Signs & Messengers: Are You Paying Attention?
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore the idea that we are never truly alone. A vast, invisible support system of messengers and “angels” surrounds each of us at all times, if only we have …
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In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore the idea that we are never truly alone. A vast, invisible support system of messengers and “angels” surrounds each of us at all times, if only we have the awareness to see it. We will unpack why it’s not just belief, but active awareness, that allows this support to actually reach us. It's a conversation about responsibility, spiritual growth, and why knowing you're supported is the first step to actually receiving that support.
251. Post-Traumatic Growth: Ryan Chen Redefines Resilience After Tragedy
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we talk with Ryan Chen, co-founder of Neuro Gum. Before turning the startup into a nine-figure wellness brand sold in over 20,000 stores nationwide, Chen faced a …
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In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we talk with Ryan Chen, co-founder of Neuro Gum. Before turning the startup into a nine-figure wellness brand sold in over 20,000 stores nationwide, Chen faced a life-altering snowboarding accident that left him paraplegic. The experience reshaped how he sees adversity and ultimately gave him the motivation to live more fully. In this episode, Ryan shares how he shed a victim mentality and the advice he would give his younger self.
Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide. This content may be triggering for some listeners. Please take care of yourself while listening. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. You are not alone.
Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US & Canada).
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with the Crisis Text Line.
International resources can be found at findahelpline.com.
250. Fear Is Your Friend: Why We're Wired to Be Afraid
Fear is often misunderstood as something to be avoided. This episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast reveals how it's actually one of our greatest teachers. Monica & Michael explore why fear is hardwired into us …
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Fear is often misunderstood as something to be avoided. This episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast reveals how it's actually one of our greatest teachers. Monica & Michael explore why fear is hardwired into us, how it can either paralyze us or catalyze our growth, and what it really means to build unshakable certainty. They will share some of their own fears and how they transformed them into purpose.
249. Confidence You Can't Fake: How to Silence Doubt at the Source
We often chase confidence through other people's approval, and wonder why it never quite holds. But true confidence, the kind that isn't arrogance in disguise, comes from the soul. In this condensed episode of …
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We often chase confidence through other people's approval, and wonder why it never quite holds. But true confidence, the kind that isn't arrogance in disguise, comes from the soul. In this condensed episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, Michael and Monica share practical ways to reveal your innate greatness, let go of external validation, and live with more purpose.
248. Love as a Practice: Expanding the Boundaries of Who We Are
What if love is more than a feeling we share with the people closest to us—and instead, a practice that can expand who we are? In this short summer episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore love as a …
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What if love is more than a feeling we share with the people closest to us—and instead, a practice that can expand who we are? In this short summer episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore love as a fundamental human need and the purpose of life itself. We’ll unpack how ego and our instinct to protect ourselves can limit our capacity to give and receive love—and how vulnerability and consciously choosing love in every exchange can expand our souls, deepen our connections, and transform the way we move through the world.
247. Money Is Energy: 3 Ways to Direct It Consciously
The pressure to be financially successful has never felt heavier. But what if money were less a goal and more a form of energy moving through your life? In this condensed episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast …
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The pressure to be financially successful has never felt heavier. But what if money were less a goal and more a form of energy moving through your life? In this condensed episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we look at what blessings money actually brings, and how injecting consciousness into the way you earn, spend, and give transforms financial fear into flow.
246. Your Summer Reset: Create the Life You Want
Summer invites us to slow down—but it also offers something even more powerful: the opportunity to become someone new. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore how imagination can be a …
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Summer invites us to slow down—but it also offers something even more powerful: the opportunity to become someone new. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore how imagination can be a spiritual tool for transformation, helping us create more joy, silence negative thought loops, and expand beyond the limits of the ego. As the pace of life shifts, discover how using your free time with intention can deepen your connection to the Light of the Creator and open you to new possibilities waiting to enter your life.
245. Today's Powerful Opportunity: You Will Never Get It Back
What if the greatest opportunity of your life is today? In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore the danger of becoming comfortable, busy, or convinced that being a "good person" is enough …
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What if the greatest opportunity of your life is today? In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore the danger of becoming comfortable, busy, or convinced that being a "good person" is enough. True transformation requires constant movement, growth, and conscious effort. Discover why life is a series of opportunities, how distractions can pull us away from the lessons, people, and actions meant for our soul's journey, and why creating a "to be" list may be more powerful than a "to do" list.
244. How to Protect Yourself from Negative People & Energy: Building Your Spiritual Immunity
What if the greatest danger to your spiritual well-being isn't outside of you, but within you? In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore the kabbalistic understanding of spiritual immunity, the …
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What if the greatest danger to your spiritual well-being isn't outside of you, but within you? In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore the kabbalistic understanding of spiritual immunity, the power of consciousness, and the energetic impact of our thoughts and emotions. Drawing on teachings from the Talmud, the Zohar, and Kabbalah, we'll discuss the concepts of the "good eye" and the "evil eye," and how we often absorb the very energy we think we're directing toward others. Discover how cultivating a stronger connection to the Light can create lasting protection, blessings, and positivity in your life.
243. When Life Changes You: The Blessing in Disguise
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore one of life's most universal yet misunderstood experiences: change. Not the changes we choose, but the ones that choose us. Even when change is …
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In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore one of life's most universal yet misunderstood experiences: change. Not the changes we choose, but the ones that choose us. Even when change is positive, it can bring unexpected pain—and we unpack why. At the root of that resistance is the ego, and how our attachment to it creates suffering when life inevitably shifts beneath our feet. From empty nests to new chapters, we reflect on the discomfort that comes with leaving one phase of life behind, even when something beautiful lies ahead. This episode invites you to stop fearing change, and instead recognize it as the very path toward your most authentic, fulfilled self.
Further Readings:
"Immortality and the Soul" in If You Were God by Aryeh Kaplan
242. Soul Mates: Why Some Relationships Don’t Last
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore the deeper truth about soul mates: that these relationships are not simply about romance—they are invitations into growth. True soul mate connection …
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In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore the deeper truth about soul mates: that these relationships are not simply about romance—they are invitations into growth. True soul mate connection begins within. As we heal, grow, and become our highest selves, we attract relationships that meet us on that elevated frequency. Together, we unpack how our choices shape the timeline of love, why “we” becomes more important than “me,” and how soul mate relationships challenge us to experience life, love, and spiritual connection on an entirely different level.
241. Beyond Illusion: Discovering the Most Powerful Spiritual Tool
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore the profound wisdom of the Zohar—the foundational text of Kabbalah. Rather than offering surface-levelunderstanding, the Zohar reveals the deeper …
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In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore the profound wisdom of the Zohar—the foundational text of Kabbalah. Rather than offering surface-level
understanding, the Zohar reveals the deeper secrets within the Torah, shifting spiritual practice to true inner transformation. The Zohar isn’t just a book to study; it’s an energetic tool. This episode invites you to reconsider what it means to be on a spiritual path. It’s not just about what you know, but who you’re becoming.
Further Readings:
The Secrets of the Zohar by Michael Berg
240. Triggered: The Power of the Pause
What if getting “triggered” wasn’t something to avoid—but something to learn from? In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore the deeper meaning behind emotional reactivity and what it reveals …
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What if getting “triggered” wasn’t something to avoid—but something to learn from? In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore the deeper meaning behind emotional reactivity and what it reveals about the parts of ourselves still asking to be healed. When something triggers you, it isn’t just about the moment; it’s about what’s being uncovered beneath the surface. We’ll break down the patterns of reaction—defensiveness, withdrawal, people-pleasing, control—and introduce a different path: the kabbalistic practice of restriction. The pause. The space between stimulus and response where real transformation happens.
239. Beyond Fear: What It’s Really Trying to Tell You
What if fear wasn’t something to avoid—but something to understand? In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore the deeper purpose behind our emotions and how they are designed to guide us, not …
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What if fear wasn’t something to avoid—but something to understand? In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore the deeper purpose behind our emotions and how they are designed to guide us, not derail us. When we begin to see every moment as purposeful, we unlock the ability to move beyond fear and into trust. Even when we don’t fully understand what’s unfolding, we can choose to focus on the good—and trust that there is always more happening beneath the surface than we can see. Because the truth is: We are only ever seeing a small piece of a much bigger, more beautiful picture.
238. Your Tikkune Revealed Part 2: Why You Keep Getting Triggered
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, we explore the powerful truth that your tikkune—your soul’s correction—reveals itself again and again through life’s challenges, especially through the people who trigger …
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In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, we explore the powerful truth that your tikkune—your soul’s correction—reveals itself again and again through life’s challenges, especially through the people who trigger you most. Rather than avoiding discomfort, we’re invited to see it as a mirror pointing
directly to the inner work we’re here to do. You’ll learn why spiritual growth requires actively identifying and transforming these patterns so you can begin the work your soul came here to complete.
“Tikkune is not just about correcting this issue so that it doesn’t repeat itself, but it’s the knowledge that this issue within us is the barrier between ourselves and success in all other areas of our lives.” – Michael Berg
237. Why Challenges Repeat: Understanding Your Soul’s Tikkune
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore tikkune—the soul’s correction. According to ancient wisdom, the challenges we face in this lifetime are not random; they are connected to the actions …
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In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore tikkune—the soul’s correction. According to ancient wisdom, the challenges we face in this lifetime are not random; they are connected to the actions and lessons of many lifetimes. Your tikkune is the sum of the patterns, obstacles, and opportunities that invite your soul to grow. The very thing standing between where you are and where you want to be may be the correction your soul most desires.
236. Bridges Across Faiths: A Talk with Dr. Alon Goshen-Gottstein
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we speak with Dr. Alon Goshen-Gottstein and explore how our differences—especially across faiths—can become sources of wisdom rather than division. We reflect on …
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In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we speak with Dr. Alon Goshen-Gottstein and explore how our differences—especially across faiths—can become sources of wisdom rather than division. We reflect on how fear narrows our vision, while prayer and genuine listening open bridges to ourselves, to God, and to one another. By embracing prayer as both speaking and listening, we discover how faith at its best can lead to deep personal transformation.
235. The Secret to Lasting Joy: Why Happiness Isn’t Enough
Happiness is fleeting, but joy is the stable, natural state of the soul. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore joy as something we don’t need to chase or create, but simply access. Beneath …
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Happiness is fleeting, but joy is the stable, natural state of the soul. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore joy as something we don’t need to chase or create, but simply access. Beneath our emotions exists a constant source of joy, rooted in consciousness and connection to the Light. We’ll discuss how joy serves as a powerful spiritual tool, helping remove negativity, judgment, and darkness from our lives. Through certainty, inner growth, and acts of service, we can experience true fulfillment and learn to live each day with lasting joy.
234. Love Isn’t the Hard Part: The Truth About Lasting Relationships
Finding a life partner isn’t about chasing “the one.” It starts with doing the inner work. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore why diminishing the ego is essential for lasting love and how …
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Finding a life partner isn’t about chasing “the one.” It starts with doing the inner work. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore why diminishing the ego is essential for lasting love and how conflict can be a tool for growth instead of a battleground. We talk about why showing up as your best self (consistently) matters more than being right. This conversation offers a grounded, honest look at what it really takes to build a healthy, growing partnership.
233. Is Your Boredom a Sign? Turning "Meh" Into Meaning
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore what happens when we start to feel “meh” about life. Moments of boredom are actually signs to look inward. When we take responsibility for our inner …
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In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore what happens when we start to feel “meh” about life. Moments of boredom are actually signs to look inward. When we take responsibility for our inner work, we create space to bring more Light into the world—and into every area of our lives. We unpack why feeling uninspired is often a sign that we’ve stopped showing up for ourselves. When we nourish our souls with spiritual wisdom, something powerful happens: We want more, we feel more alive, and we reconnect to a sense of purpose greater than ourselves.
232. True Purpose: How Small Decisions Shape a Meaningful Life
What if your purpose isn’t something you find, but something you practice—moment by moment? In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore what it truly means to live in alignment with your soul …
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What if your purpose isn’t something you find, but something you practice—moment by moment? In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore what it truly means to live in alignment with your soul. When you show up for yourself every day—especially when it’s uncomfortable or difficult—you begin to uncover who you really are and why you’re here. Purpose isn’t defined by milestones, titles, or accolades. It’s revealed through daily choices that occur in less than a minute.
231. New Year, New Power: Letting Go to Create Real Change
As we set New Year’s resolutions, we often focus on what we want to create or achieve. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore a powerful shift: lasting change comes not from more effort, but …
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As we set New Year’s resolutions, we often focus on what we want to create or achieve. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore a powerful shift: lasting change comes not from more effort, but from letting go of what no longer serves us. Effort alone isn’t enough—release is part of the work. Make this the year you own your inner power. When something is worth doing, it’s worth doing with the Light. Let go, align, and step into the great things you’re capable of.
230. Through Darkness to Light: Elizabeth Smart on Healing and Hope
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we are joined by Elizabeth Smart for a powerful and deeply human conversation. She opens up about the realities of grief, healing, and choosing peace in the …
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In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we are joined by Elizabeth Smart for a powerful and deeply human conversation. She opens up about the realities of grief, healing, and choosing peace in the aftermath of unimaginable darkness. Together, we explore why healing isn’t linear, why some wounds echo long after the moment has passed, and how it’s possible to build a meaningful life even while carrying the imprint of loss. We also dive into the profound importance of support, connection, and community—and how none of us are meant to heal alone.
229. Abundant Ever After with Cathy Heller
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we talk with author, teacher, and podcaster Cathy Heller. Together, we’ll explore the profound idea that each of us has the power to “tune in” to the Creator and …
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In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we talk with author, teacher, and podcaster Cathy Heller. Together, we’ll explore the profound idea that each of us has the power to “tune in” to the Creator and manifest our highest potential. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the noise of your own mind, this episode offers a gentle reminder: Wisdom doesn’t live in the mind at all—it lives in the heart. And reconnecting with that deeper knowing might just change the way you experience your entire life.
228. Gratitude as Alchemy: Transforming Challenges into Blessings
In a world wired for comparison, anxiety, and endless wanting, gratitude becomes nothing short of a rebellion. In this holiday snack-sized episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore how choosing to …
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In a world wired for comparison, anxiety, and endless wanting, gratitude becomes nothing short of a rebellion. In this holiday snack-sized episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore how choosing to appreciate what is—instead of obsessing over what’s missing—defies an entire system built on our dissatisfaction.
Most people treat gratitude as a reaction, but spiritual wisdom teaches that real gratitude is proactive. It’s a lens, not a list. It’s how we recognize potential, not just blessings. It’s how we say “yes” to what could be, not only “thank you” for what already exists. Join us for this transformative conversation on radical appreciation.
227. Awakening the Soul: Finding Joy in Everyday Life
Do you wake up each morning with a sense of excitement for what’s ahead, or are you just going through the motions? In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore how living a truly spiritual life …
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Do you wake up each morning with a sense of excitement for what’s ahead, or are you just going through the motions? In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore how living a truly spiritual life renews every part of who we are. When we stay connected to the Light of the Creator, we experience rejuvenation, joy, and a deeper sense of being alive. Joy and inspiration are Divine gifts, and no matter how many times we fall, the soul always whispers: try again.
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