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  1. #143: There Has to Be More: From the NBA Red Carpet to Torah with Daniel Poneman

    1 h 22 min

    Send us Fan MailFrom Basketball Scout at 14 to Torah-Driven Sports Agent: Daniel Poneman on Success, Discipline & MeaningIn this episode of From The Inside Out, Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein sit down …

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    From Basketball Scout at 14 to Torah-Driven Sports Agent: Daniel Poneman on Success, Discipline & Meaning

    In this episode of From The Inside Out, Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein sit down with Daniel Poneman, founder and CEO of Weave, a top basketball agency. Daniel started his career at 14, and by 35 he had every marker of “making it,” yet at the peak he realized there had to be more.

    Daniel shares how a Reform kid from Chicago found his way to Torah, how he took on mitzvos step by step, and how he now lives in both worlds as a frum Jew in professional sports. It’s an inspiring conversation about faith, wealth, family, and what real success means once Hashem is part of the picture.


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    CHAPTERS

    ⏱️ Chapters

    00:00 Highlights
    02:00 Intro with Eda & Rivkah
    03:10 From a 14-Year-Old Blogger to Top Basketball Agent
    10:05 Guiding Players Toward Purpose, Not Just Paychecks
    13:45 Redefining Success
    16:55 Reaching the Peak & Realizing There Has to Be More
    20:55 Living in Both the Material & Spiritual Worlds
    26:45 Taking On Mitzvos Step by Step
    31:10 A Message to His 14-Year-Old Self
    35:05 Tzedakah & Being a Shepherd of Wealth
    38:50 Standing Proud as a Jew in Today's World
    45:10 How Boundaries Bring More Joy
    52:00 Staying Frum in the Business World
    57:25 Advice for Young Religious Professionals
    01:03:45 The Real Inheritance: Time, Love & Presence
    01:06:10 Hashem's Timing & Waiting for His Bashert
    01:12:10 Humbled as a Beginner in Yeshiva
    01:18:10 Infinite Light in Torah & His Favorite Quote

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  2. #142: Nachi Gordon, Unscripted: The Mistakes & Mission Behind Meaningful Minute

    1 h 18 min

    Send us Fan MailNachi Gordon on Meaningful Minute, Jewish Media Responsibility & Telling Our Story | From the Inside OutIn this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein …

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    Nachi Gordon on Meaningful Minute, Jewish Media Responsibility & Telling Our Story | From the Inside Out

    In this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, we sit down with Nachi Gordon of Meaningful Minute and the Meaningful People podcast to learn the person behind the mic. Nachi shares his early path in yeshiva and sports management, including pursuing work as an NBA agent, and how he launched Meaningful Minute in 2017 after Instagram introduced one-minute videos. He explains why he avoids overpreparing, how confidence grew despite being shy, and the responsibility of using a large platform without chasing controversy or hurting others, recounting a time he posted criticism that caused damage. Naki discusses criticism, resilience learned from guests, his Chabad identity and motivation to spread Jewish content, the need to “tell our story” in mainstream media, and his approach to privacy, family, balance, and investing in people.


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    CHAPTERS


    00:00 Introduction

    02:55 Nervousness And Prep Style

    04:52 Before The Podcast Origins

    06:52 Meaningful Minute Begins

    09:26 Finding Confidence On Camera

    17:19 Content Responsibility And Boundaries

    20:44 When A Post Causes Damage

    27:16 Handling Criticism And Hate Mail

    32:27 Your Why And Digital Kiruv

    36:04 Super Bowl Ad And Owning The Story

    40:48 Share Our Story

    41:09 Chasing Balance

    42:39 Family Privacy Boundaries

    44:05 Travel Guilt And Bitachon

    46:38 Guest Vulnerability Ethics

    48:06 Resilience Stories That Stick

    52:36 Everyone Is Human

    59:22 Why I Started Podcasting

    01:00:48 Tzadikim And Rebbe Letters

    01:03:58 Lessons That Changed Me

    01:10:52 Execution Burnout Courage

    01:14:10 Meaningful Definitions And Farewell








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  3. #141: A Wedding in the Shadow of War: Courage, Hope & Joy Amid Heartbreak with Rabbi Doron Perez

    1 h 30 minTemporada 2 · Episódio 141

    Send us Fan MailRabbi Doron Perez on Courage, Zionism, and Holding Grief and Joy After October 7In this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, we interview Rabbi Doron …

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    Rabbi Doron Perez on Courage, Zionism, and Holding Grief and Joy After October 7

    In this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, we interview Rabbi Doron Perez, executive chairman of World Mizrachi and president of the World Zionist Organization, about Jewish identity, Zionism, and faith after October 7. Perez describes his South African upbringing, growing observance, deep Zionist family ties, and making Aliyah twice. He argues anti-Zionism that denies Jewish self-determination “between the river and the sea” is a modern metamorphosis of antisemitism, while noting some opposition stems from ignorance, and stresses Jews must develop courage. He recounts how his sons Yonatan and Daniel fought at Nahal Oz; Yonatan was wounded and Daniel was killed on October 7 and taken hostage. He explains the family’s decision to proceed with Yonatan’s wedding while Daniel was missing, and his teachings on living with pain without escaping it, yearning as ongoing connection, authentic leadership, rejecting despair, and Daniel’s motto “Im lo ani, az mi?”


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    CHAPTERS


    00:00 Introduction

    04:44 Doron Perez journey

    12:14 What Zionism means

    27:24 Courage and Nahal Oz

    33:20 Rhodes Pesach promo

    36:30 Wedding amid crisis

    42:06 Holding grief and joy

    47:28 Carrying Grief Forward

    50:08 Yearning After Hope Ends

    54:35 Yearning as Presence

    58:15 Rochel Promise Event

    59:43 Im Lo Ani Az Mi

    01:09:24 Leading Through Pain

    01:14:16 No Despair Only Hope

    01:22:59 Wisdom to Live By

    01:28:57 Final Blessings






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  4. #140: Live Like There's No Tomorrow: fallen IDF soldier Natan Rosenfeld’s Parents on Faith, Grief & Choosing Light

    1 h 14 min

    Send us Fan MailAvi & Sam Rosenfeld on Losing Their Son Natan in Gaza: Faith, Pride, and Choosing Light After October 7In this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein …

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    Avi & Sam Rosenfeld on Losing Their Son Natan in Gaza: Faith, Pride, and Choosing Light After October 7

    In this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, we talk to Avi and Sam Rosenfeld, who lost their son Natan, a combat engineer soldier killed in Gaza on June 29, and reflects on the rupture of Simchat Torah 2023 and October 7 for the Jewish people. They share Natan’s personality, aliyah from London to Israel when he was seven, and how his friends and community honor him through gatherings, stickers, Torah scrolls, naming newborns, and projects like a pergola in Yerucham and a flower gemach. Avi describes Natan’s death in an RPG incident that he views as involving miracles, and both parents discuss grief, resilience, and their differing relationships with emunah and Hashem, including ongoing struggle, simple faith, and gratitude. They explain why they would make aliyah again, support their son Zevi’s upcoming combat enlistment, and emphasize choosing light, doing good, and living fully in Natan’s memory.


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    CHAPTERS


    00:00 Introduction

    04:32 Meeting the Rosenfelds

    06:03 Birthdays After Tragedy

    08:38 Natan Birthday Tribute

    11:37 Keeping Home in Light

    12:31 Aliyah and Service Pride

    15:04 Holocaust to Jewish State

    18:29 Who Natan Was

    22:42 The Day Natan Fell

    27:38 Avi Emunah Rollercoaster

    34:52 Sam Simple Faith Path

    38:44 Finding Gratitude in Tragedy

    40:17 Faith and Daily Rituals

    43:24 When Will We Dance Again

    48:20 Community and Support Networks

    53:42 Turning Pain Into Purpose

    56:56 Choosing Light Over Darkness

    01:00:05 Living Legacy Through Good Deeds

    01:06:32 Lessons From Torah and Parsha

    01:09:41 Live Like No Tomorrow

    01:12:30 Life Is a Gift Farewell





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  5. #139: A High Holiday Wake-Up Call: Finding Your Spiritual Compass with Esti Hamilton

    2 h 10 min

    Send us Fan MailFrom the Inside Out: Rebbetzin Esti Hamilton on Emunah, Purpose, and Rosh Hashanah ClarityIn this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, we share a …

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    From the Inside Out: Rebbetzin Esti Hamilton on Emunah, Purpose, and Rosh Hashanah Clarity

    In this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, we share a Rosh Hashanah episode featuring Rebbetzin Esti Hamilton, Esti recounts growing up in a Torah-teaching family, beginning to teach in Israel, and how her life changed when her first son, Daniel, was born profoundly disabled and hospitalized for two years, leading her to speak publicly about faith and to teach spiritual growth. She describes shifting from a transactional “spiritual slot machine” view of Hashem to a mature relationship, embracing paradigm shifts where circumstances may not change but perception does, and seeing purpose through hashgachah pratit and the holiness of the present. She discusses Rosh Hashanah as crowning Hashem rather than vidui, cultivating forgiveness, avoiding autopilot in mitzvot through kavanah, curating the “diet of the mind” with Torah learning, and offers practical tools from Mesilat Yesharim: awareness, holistic cheshbon hanefesh, and choosing one area to add intention.


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    Esti Hamilton is an international speaker and Torah teacher whose own journey through faith and heartbreak — after her son Daniel was born with profound disabilities — has shaped 25 years of teaching women around the world on emunah and spiritual growth. For over 25 years, she has taught women around the world — from intimate shiurim to international stages — on emunah, spiritual growth, and what it really means to live a connected life.

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    CHAPTERS


    00:00 Welcome & Elul Introduction

    03:46 Meet Esti Hamilton

    07:34 Her Son's Birth and a Crisis of Faith

    12:50 The Transactional Faith Trap

    20:47 A Paradigm Shift

    26:05 Finding Your Tafkid

    31:40 Learning to Accept, Learning to See

    39:08 Crowning Hashem King on Rosh Hashanah

    49:49 Bechira, Ego & Hard Choices

    01:00:24 Forgiveness and Midos

    01:08:45 Elul Soul Accounting

    01:12:37 Purpose, Ratzon & Public Speaking

    01:19:48 Turning Off Autopilot

    01:27:04 Kotel Connection Stories

    01:31:01 New Light for Rosh Hashanah & Asking for Clarity

    01:36:38 Lost at Sea: Finding Your Compass

    01:39:56 From Self Help to Transcendence

    01:46:14 Tzedakah and Reward

    01:52:39 Doing Enough? Spiritual Growth Tools

    02:05:37 Closing Thoughts & Blessings



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  6. #138: Marriage, Kids & the Crisis of Meaning: The Psychology of the Soul with Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch

    1 h 31 min

    Send us Fan MailFinding Meaning Through Viktor Frankl, Chabad Chassidus & TherapyIn this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, we interview Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch, a …

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    Finding Meaning Through Viktor Frankl, Chabad Chassidus & Therapy
    In this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, we interview Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch, a therapist and author of "Viktor Frankl and the Psychology of the Soul," about integrating CBT, marriage/family therapy, Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy, and Chabad Chassidus. Schonbuch explains Frankl’s core idea that humans are driven by meaning, not pleasure or power, and outlines three ways to find meaning: purposeful work, love/experience, and changing one’s attitude when suffering can’t be avoided. He describes creating TorahPsychology.org, holding Hakhel conferences inspired by the Rebbe’s encouragement and a message sent to Frankl, and using a 30-day logotherapy workbook to reduce depression and anxiety. The conversation also covers shared meaning in marriage, rising divorce and estrangement, parenting tools (I=QR, connection/communication/reduced control), reflective listening, trauma and meaning, and incorporating Mitteler Rebbe teachings and “Tracht gut vet zein gut.”

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    GUEST BIOS

    Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch is a therapist, Chabad rabbi, and author who has spent decades helping individuals, couples, and families achieve emotional wellness by integrating psychological and spiritual principles. Trained in CBT, EMDR, and marriage and family therapy, he is best known for bringing Viktor Frankl's logotherapy — the psychology of meaning — into his clinical work, alongside the teachings of the Mitteler Rebbe and Chabad Chassidus. He is the founder of TorahPsychology.org, where he has trained thousands of coaches and counselors, and the author of several books, including At Risk: Never Beyond Reach, Think Good Will Be Good, and his newest work, Viktor Frankl and the Psychology of the Soul. Rabbi Schonbuch lives in Crown Heights and works with clients from all walks of life and faiths around the world.

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    CHAPTERS
    00:00 – Intro & Meet Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch

    00:03 – How a Rabbi Became a Psychologist

    00:06 – Who Was Viktor Frankl? Freud, Adler & the Birth of Logotherapy

    00:09 – The Three Ways to Find Meaning

    00:13 – Why This Generation Needs Frankl More Than Ever

    00:14 – Was Viktor Frankl Religious? The Rebbe's Hidden Message

    00:20 – The Mitteler Rebbe's Techniques for Going Deeper in Therapy

    00:23 – Marriage, Gottman & the Power of Shared Meaning

    00:26 – The Real Crisis Behind Today's Teens: The 3 C's

    00:36 – Why Marriages Are Falling Apart So Fast

    00:38 – Finding Your "Why" in Marriage

    00:45 – The Crisis of Meaning, By the Numbers

    00:47 – Finding Meaning in Suffering

    00:52 – Why Meaning Doesn't Have to Be Big

    00:58 – Meeting Your Teen in Their World, Not Lecturing Them

    01:05 – The Three Tools That Changed His Career

    01:14 – The Story of Yitzi Horwitz & Finding Chabad

    01:22 – Think Good and It Will Be Good

    01:29 – His Favorite Quote & Where to Find Him



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  7. #137: Treat Them Like Your Soulmate: Emotional Safety in Marriage with Miriam Raquel & Dovid Feldman

    1 h 50 min

    Send us Fan MailSomatic Healing, Emotional Safety & the 5 Foundations of Marriage | Miriam Racquel & Dovid FeldmanIn this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, we …

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    Somatic Healing, Emotional Safety & the 5 Foundations of Marriage | Miriam Racquel & Dovid Feldman

    In this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, we welcome marriage helpers Miriam Racquel and Dovid Feldman, a Chabad couple who work with couples and individuals. They share their personal journey from meeting in college through different paths in Judaism, and how they now combine Dovid’s strength-based, solution-oriented therapy and 12-week Recreating Intimacy program with Miriam Racquel’s somatic mind-body healing. The conversation explores nervous system states in marriage, how to trust bodily signals while interpreting them wisely, and practical communication tools that avoid criticism and blame. They discuss rising divorce rates, social media’s anti-marriage bias, emotional regulation, “letting go” of expectations, emotional safety, receiving, and intimacy differences between men and women. They close with Torah- and Rebbe-based perspectives, quotes, and resources including their websites and books.


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    GUEST BIOS
    Dovid Feldman
    Dovid Feldman is a marriage coach and licensed therapist with over 30 years of experience — professionally and in his own marriage — helping couples rebuild trust, communication, and intimacy. His 12-week program works with each spouse individually and centers on his "five foundations of marriage": appreciation, communicating without criticism, compassionate listening, loving boundaries, and consistent intimacy. He hosts the "Building Great Marriages" podcast. Learn more at https://dovidfeldman.com/

    Miriam Racquel
    Miriam Racquel is a somatic healer, marriage coach, and trauma & anxiety specialist who helps women access the wisdom of their body and intuition to create clarity, safety, and passion in their relationships. She's the author of "God Said What?!" and runs Your Marriage Magic, offering marriage and dating coaching for women. Learn more at https://www.miriamracquel.com/

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    CHAPTERS
    00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro

    04:06 Tzedakah Moment Pushka App

    04:39 Meet Miriam and Dovid

    05:24 Dovid Origin Story

    07:28 Miriam Journey to Judaism

    10:52 How They Work With Clients

    13:08 Therapy Approach and Program

    17:40 Somatics and Nervous System

    20:55 Body Signals vs Interpretation

    22:47 Everyday Trigger Example

    27:45 Deep Patterns and Resentment

    30:44 Why Divorce Rates Rising

    32:46 Choosing Happiness in Marriage

    37:03 Chuppah Doubts and Mind Stories

    43:10 Why Receiving Feels Hard

    43:25 Five Blocks to Receiving

    44:50 Reopening After Hurt

    46:59 Dating Like a Gentleman

    47:58 Emotional Safety First

    50:36 Five Foundations Begin

    54:16 No Criticism Rule

    55:15 Reframing Instead of Critique

    58:05 Four Step Communication

    01:04:28 Repeat Requests Without Nagging

    01:08:58 Letting Go Expectations

    01:13:02 Intimacy Story Let Go

    01:18:01 When Traits Annoy You

    01:18:41 Why Criticism Creates Distance

    01:19:37 Reframing Differences as Growth

    01:20:37 War Survivor to Baal Chessed

    01:24:39 Five Foundations That Work

    01:26:13 Tools Therapy and Their Books

    01:29:05 Torah Advice for Newlyweds

    01:32:31 Soulmate Mindset and Regulation

    01:34:31 What Men and Women Long For

    01:40:39 Intimacy Needs and Scheduling

    01:46:27 Closing Quotes and Hope

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  8. #136: Your God-Given Design: Beauty, Confidence, and Finding Your True Colors with Rivky Duchman

    1 h 18 min

    Send us Fan MailFrom the Inside Out: Color, Confidence, and God-Given Design with Rivky DuchmanIn this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, we introduce guest Rivky …

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    From the Inside Out: Color, Confidence, and God-Given Design with Rivky Duchman

    In this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, we introduce guest Rivky Duchman, a Miami Beach color analyst and image consultant who blends aesthetics with Torah and Chassidus. Rivky explains her work uses the face as an “aesthetic blueprint” (skin tone, eyes, hair, contrast, texture, lines, and energy) to identify harmonious colors and styles, helping women develop signature style, reduce insecurity, and avoid trend-driven noise. She outlines seasonal color analysis origins and nuanced subtypes, shares how outside comments can disconnect people from their design, and discusses aesthetics as communication, first impressions, modesty, and dignity, citing stories about Rabbi Ishmael. Rivky supports enhancement tools like makeup or hair color while warning against “distortion,” critiques status-driven trend chasing, and emphasizes that true worth comes from being a part of Hashem and expressing inner beauty outward.

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    GUEST BIOS

    Rivky Duchman is a color analyst and image consultant based in Miami Beach. She helps clients discover their God-given design — the colors, textures, and styles that align with who they truly are — blending seasonal color analysis with the wisdom of Torah and Chassidus. Find her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rivky.color/


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    CHAPTERS
    00:00 Welcome

    01:47 Meet Rivky Duchman

    06:55 God Given Design

    08:17 Style Instinct and Noise

    12:18 How Analysis Works

    15:45 Seasons Explained

    22:07 Torah Lens on Beauty

    27:27 Aesthetics as Communication

    31:49 Clothes and Identity

    34:09 Enhancement vs Distortion

    37:38 Trend Chasing and Worth

    42:33 Seasonal Bag Personalities

    44:28 Logo Mania Backlash

    46:12 Classic Style Over Trends

    46:46 Elegance Without Breaking Bank

    49:16 Beauty as Holy Work

    55:24 Stop Projecting Your Taste

    01:00:00 Modesty Role Models

    01:03:18 Everyday Outfit Struggles

    01:08:34 Trends That Fit Your Design

    01:11:57 Find Your Palette and Style

    01:14:43 Closing Worth and Beauty



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  9. #135: I Didn't Ask to Be Born: Understanding the Purpose of Our Creation with Rabbi Manis Friedman & Dr. Elad Ben Elul

    1 h 37 min

    Send us Fan MailOn Serving God, Not Being Religious with Dr. Elad Ben Elul & Rabbi Manis FriedmanIn this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast, Rivkah and Eda sit down with Dr. Elad Ben Elul and Rabbi Manis …

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    On Serving God, Not Being Religious with Dr. Elad Ben Elul & Rabbi Manis Friedman

    In this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast, Rivkah and Eda sit down with Dr. Elad Ben Elul and Rabbi Manis Friedman on their book I Didn't Ask to Be Born and its core idea: Judaism isn't about being "religious" or what we need from God, but what God needs from us — asking daily, "What does God need from me today?" Ben Elul shares his Jewish awakening during fieldwork in West Africa, caught between secular Tel Aviv and an enclosed religious world, until Friedman's lecture "Why You Shouldn't Be Religious" reframed Jewish life as mission. Friedman traces this to his outreach starting in 1970 and its path to the book's Israeli success. They cover mitzvot, purpose, soulmates and marriage, hostages who found mission in captivity, teaching Tanya, Chabad's nonjudgment, and audience Q&A on dating, marriage, and identity.

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    GUEST BIOS

    Rabbi Manis Friedman is a rabbi, author, and longtime emissary of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. One of the most-watched rabbis on YouTube, he has spent decades teaching on faith, relationships, and Jewish identity. He is co-author, with Dr. Elad Ben Elul, of I Didn't Ask to Be Born: Understanding the Purpose of Our Creation.

    Dr. Elad Ben Elul is an Israeli anthropologist and author. After years of fieldwork in West Africa while completing his PhD at Tel Aviv University, a lecture by Rabbi Manis Friedman reshaped his understanding of Judaism and purpose. He went on to study and teach Tanya and Chassidut, eventually co-writing I Didn't Ask to Be Born — a bestseller in Israel — followed by Back to Innocence, on relationships and intimacy.
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    CHAPTERS
    00:00 Introduction
    08:01 Meet the Guests
    10:08 A Spiritual Awakening
    15:38 Africa and Jewish Identity
    19:54 How the Book Happened
    22:29 God Needs Us Concept
    30:42 Anthropology of Mitzvot
    35:45 Religious vs Jewish
    39:49 Hostages and Mission
    48:29 Love vs Need in Marriage
    49:35 Loneliness and Divine Need
    52:10 God's Humility and Romance
    55:57 Soulmates and Marriage Reunion
    59:35 Love as a Thing Trap
    01:06:13 Love Idolatry and Cheating
    01:07:52 Soul Journey and Resurrection
    01:12:36 Rebbe's Nonjudgmental Lesson
    01:15:17 Dating Is Not Relationship
    01:21:15 What to Look for in Marriage
    01:24:07 Mitzvot and God-Mindedness
    01:30:42 Teaching Tanya at Any Age
    01:35:03 Identity Through Action
    Closing

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  10. #134: Beneath the False Self: Soul Therapy and the Search for Your True Self with Joanne Zagnoev

    1 h 57 min

    Send us Fan MailSoul Therapy with Joanne Zagonev: Healing the False Self Through Psychology & TanyaIn this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast, with Rivkah and Eda, we introduce clinical psychologist and …

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    Soul Therapy with Joanne Zagonev: Healing the False Self Through Psychology & Tanya

    In this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast, with Rivkah and Eda, we introduce clinical psychologist and author Joanne Zagenov, whose book "Soul Therapy" integrates psychodynamic/attachment theory with Tanya. Joanne shares how growing up in a culture that prized intelligence, feeling like an outsider, and early experiences of “not good enough” shaped her pursuit of psychology and later Chassidus through Rabbi YY Keselman, leading to deeper healing. The conversation explores the true self vs false self, healthy authenticity vs narcissistic “do what feels good,” secure attachment and defenses, and the Tanya’s animal soul and godly soul, emphasizing a God-directed life alongside responsible therapy. Joanne discusses sensitivity, anxiety as a coping mechanism, splitting and transference, practical Chassidic tools for low self-esteem, shame, envy, anger, and anxiety, and offers guidance on estranged family relationships.



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    GUEST BIO

    Joanne Zagonev

    Joanne Zagnoev is a clinical psychologist based in South Africa with over 32 years of experience helping clients navigate emotional healing, attachment wounds, and the search for authentic selfhood. She specializes in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and is known for her unique integration of psychodynamic and attachment theory with the teachings of Tanya and Chassidus. Joanne is the author of Soul Therapy: Achieving Total Transformation Through Psychology and Tanya, in which she explores the parallel journeys of psychological healing and spiritual growth — distinguishing the true self from the false self, and the animal soul from the godly soul, on the path to living a God-directed life. A South African native and mother of four, Joanne brings both clinical expertise and personal insight to her work, helping clients move from woundedness to wholeness.

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    You can reach out to Joanne directly here: joannezag5@gmail.com


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    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Introduction

    02:58 Welcome And Background

    04:24 Childhood Wounds

    09:24 Psychology Meets Tanya

    13:10 Triggers And Growth

    15:24 True Self False Self

    19:29 Authenticity And Empathy

    25:56 Self Care Balance

    28:38 Two Souls Explained

    34:44 Therapy And Chassidus

    38:01 Nature Nurture Sensitivity

    39:58 Gaslighting Defined

    52:56 Anxiety As Coping

    57:00 Splitting Cupboard Analogy

    59:53 Ambivalence and Splitting

    01:01:01 Idealization in Therapy

    01:03:24 Steel Cupboard Metaphor

    01:06:38 Splitting Self and Narcissism

    01:08:47 Transference and Distortion

    01:13:45 People Pleasing False Self

    01:15:33 Spiritual Tools Low Self Esteem

    01:20:13 Anxiety Mantra and Caution

    01:22:39 Envy and Bespoke Souls

    01:30:34 Healing Shame vs Guilt

    01:40:58 Anger and Seeing Godly Essence

    01:49:34 Estrangement and Boundaries

    01:54:45 Core Teachings and Farewell



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  11. #133: As Relevant As Ever: The Rebbe’s Letters on Anxiety, Loneliness & Emotional Wellness with Levi Shmotkin

    1 h 52 minTemporada 2 · Episódio 133

    Send us Fan MailLetters for Life: Levi Y. Shmotkin on Rebbe’s Guidance for Emotional Health From the Inside OutIn this episode of From The Inside Out with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, we interview Levi …

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    Letters for Life: Levi Y. Shmotkin on Rebbe’s Guidance for Emotional Health From the Inside Out

    In this episode of From The Inside Out with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, we interview Levi Shmotkin, author of Letters for Life, a practical guide to emotional health based on the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s letters, recorded in honor of Gimmel Tammuz. Shmotkin shares how his own teen experience of heaviness and apathy led him to the Rebbe’s counseling, emphasizing gratitude, humility, and shifting focus outward through giving and responsibility. He contrasts popular self-help’s self-focus with the Rebbe’s “third way” that validates feelings while expanding the mind toward Hashem and others, including examples from education. He discusses tools like structure and productivity, trust to counter anxiety, hesech hadas (redirecting attention), loneliness as eased through awareness of Divine providence, Torah and halacha as the enduring path to spirituality, discovering purpose, and the Rebbe’s message that “nothing stands in the way of the will.”


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    Colel Chabad

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    OkClarity.Com

    Finding the right therapist or coach can be one of the most challenging parts of seeking help — even with a great referral, the person isn't always the right fit. That's where OkClarity comes in. OkClarity is an online platform featuring hundreds of Jewish therapists, psychiatrists, coaches, nutritionists, and support groups, where you actually get to meet the person through videos and introductions before deciding whether to move forward with a first session. More than 10,000 people have already benefited from OkClarity, and it's not just a directory for those seeking help — if you're a mental health practitioner, therapist, or coach, you can list yourself on the platform too, so the people who need you can find you. Visit OKclarity.com: https://go.jcn.io/OtfUxl


    GUEST BIO

    Levi Y. Shmotkin

    Levi Y. Shmotkin is a Chassidic scholar and author based in Los Angeles, California. His debut book, Letters for Life: Guidance for Emotional Wellness from the Lubavitcher Rebbe, was born from a deeply personal journey — as a teenager, Levi found himself grappling with heaviness, apathy, and a loss of inner spark. It was the Rebbe's letters that became his lifeline, and what began as a private notebook of insights eventually became a book that has resonated with thousands across all walks of Jewish life. A member of Generation Z who never met the Rebbe in person, Levi brings a fresh, relatable voice to timeless wisdom — showing that truth, as he says, is eternal, and the Rebbe's guidance speaks as powerfully today as ever.


    You can purchase the Letters For Life book here: https://a.co/d/040r8ezR


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Introduction

    04:05 Meet Levi Shmotkin

    16:03 Gen Z Connection to Rebbe

    17:50 Modern Self Help vs Rebbe

    19:27 A Third Way

    27:47 Healing Through Others

    41:17 Spiritual Not Religious

    42:11 Psychedelics And Torah

    46:45 Channeling Spiritual Desire

    48:11 Finding Your Purpose

    53:29 Loneliness And Providence

    59:31 Solitude Versus Isolation

    01:08:13 Changing From Within

    01:08:42 Speak To Yourself

    01:14:48 Anxiety And Trust

    01:23:25 Hesech Hadas Explained

    01:25:19 Action Without Rumination

    01:28:39 Marriage and Subconscious

    01:35:16 Suicidal Student Letter

    01:41:27 Leap Beyond Status Quo

    01:45:09 Willpower and Soul Energy

    01:49:12 Closing Quote and Farewell

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  12. #132: When We See You Again: Grief, Trust & the Light That Comes Through with Rachel Goldberg-Polin

    1 h 18 minTemporada 2 · Episódio 132

    Send us Fan MailRachel Goldberg-Polin on Faith, Grief, and Meaning After Hersh’s Captivity | From the Inside OutHosts Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein interview educator and author Rachel Goldberg-Polin …

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    Rachel Goldberg-Polin on Faith, Grief, and Meaning After Hersh’s Captivity | From the Inside Out


    Hosts Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein interview educator and author Rachel Goldberg-Polin about her book When We See You Again, her family’s life in Jerusalem, and the loss of her son Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was taken hostage from the Nova Music Festival on October 7 and later murdered after 328 days in captivity. Rachel recounts her path into Orthodox Jewish life starting in eighth grade at an Orthodox day school, describes how tefillah and Torah have sustained her, and shares how Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning—relayed to her through released hostage Or Levy—became a tool for enduring suffering by finding purpose. She discusses Modeh Ani, trust in Hashem amid uncertainty, grief as an expression of love, “toxic positivity” versus “tragic optimism,” and verses and teachings that frame this world as a hallway to the next.



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    OKclarity.com
    Finding the right therapist or coach can be one of the most challenging parts of seeking help — even with a great referral, the person isn't always the right fit. That's where OKclarity.com comes in. OKclarity.com is an online platform featuring hundreds of Jewish therapists, psychiatrists, coaches, nutritionists, and support groups, where you actually get to meet the person through videos and introductions before deciding whether to move forward with a first session. More than 10,000 people have already benefited from OKclarity.com, and it's not just a directory for those seeking help — if you're a mental health practitioner, therapist, or coach, you can list yourself on the platform too, so the people who need you can find you. Visit OKclarity.com today: https://go.jcn.io/OtfUxl


    Shefa Living & Yeshiva of Glade Valley:

    Shefa Living is a warm, growing Jewish community nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina — offering families the rare combination of natural beauty, affordable living, and authentic Torah life, all in one place. At the heart of the community is Yeshiva of Glade Valley, a school built on the understanding that every child is created with a unique soul, unique strengths, and unique needs. With small classrooms, close rebbe and morah relationships, strong Torah values, and a deep focus on emotional balance, confidence, and creativity, it's a place where children can truly feel seen — and where families can breathe a little deeper. Learn more here: https://yeshivagv.com/


    GUEST BIO

    Rachel Goldberg-Polin

    Rachel Goldberg-Polin is an educator, mother, and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller When We See You Again. Born in Chicago and now based in Jerusalem with her husband Jon and their daughters, Rachel became a voice that moved millions during the 328 days her son Hersh was held hostage in Gaza after being taken from the Nova Music Festival on October 7th. Hersh was murdered in captivity alongside five other hostages. Through her writing and speaking, Rachel continues to share the rare wisdom, faith, and tragic optimism she has carried through unimaginable loss — opening up something in the souls of everyone she touches.

    You can find Rachel’s new book here: https://a.co/d/0hhTa1wK



    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Meet Rachel Goldberg-Polin

    01:59 Tzedakah and Opening Blessing

    02:59 Choosing Torah and Mitzvot

    06:01 First Day at Orthodox School

    09:13 Learning Shabbat and Davening

    11:51 Always Learning Jewish Wisdom

    13:17 Hersh and Frankl in Captivity

    20:16 Sponsor Break OkClarity

    21:37 Trusting Hashem Without Answers

    26:38 Modeh Ani After October 7

    34:56 Broken Heart and Kintsugi

    39:57 Living With Loss and Telling Truth

    42:58 Book Not a Memoir

    43:37 Hallway to Next World

    46:11 Living Without Answers

    46:57 Nova Festival Chesed

    48:43 One Act of Kindness

    52:26 Love Stronger Than Death

    54:58 Finding Joy After Loss

    59:13 Broken but Still Me

    01:02:33 Toxic Positivity Antidote

    01:04:55 Hashem Gives and Takes

    01:07:14 Thank God I Believe

    01:07:59 God Doesnt Ask Us

    01:12:13 Closing Quotes and Blessings




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  13. #131: The Sefirot Are Everywhere: A Divine Framework for Building Anything with Rivkah Mazal Tauber

    1 h 24 minTemporada 2 · Episódio 131

    Send us Fan MailLink for Miami Live Podcast Event:https://www.theshul.org/form/WCshavuos5786Sefirar HaOmer as a Path of Alignment, Growth, and RelationshipIn this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with …

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    Sefirar HaOmer as a Path of Alignment, Growth, and Relationship

    In this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah and Eda, we interview Rivkah Mazal Tauber, recommended by Rivky Kaplan, who co-created a Sefira journal.

    Rivka, who describes starting an Omer WhatsApp group that transformed her and explains Sefirat HaOmer as a step-by-step journey from Egypt to Matan Torah. She unpacks “Omer” (manna measure, barley offering, forgotten sheaf for the needy) as receiving from God, returning to God, and giving to others, and defines “Sefirah” as counting, story, and shining, framing the Sefirot as divine vessels and soul powers. Using building a business, she maps Keter through Malchut and applies the framework to relationships, procrastination, balancing effort with surrender, and the 49-day count leading to an uncountable 50th, emphasizing that simply counting fulfills the mitzvah and that God meets us in our humanity.


    Join us for a beautiful Pre-Shavuos evening on Wednesday, May 13 at the Shul Bal Harbor. Don’t miss this meaningful conversation and a delicious cheesecake bar!
    Plus, enter a raffle for a chance to win a color analysis session.
    RSVP and find more details here: https://www.theshul.org/form/WCshavuos5786


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    Colel Chabad

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    Their Pushka (Charity Box) App makes it easy to turn inspiration into action with simple daily giving—small “micro-donations” that add up to real impact over time. To join thousands of daily givers, download the Pushka App on iOS or Android and start giving today: https://pushkapp.cc/Inside

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    Rivka Mazal Tauber

    Rivka Mazal Tauber is an experienced educator, skilled writer, and team leader based in Yerushalayim, with a passion for connecting people to ideas and experiences that awaken the soul. She teaches at Mayanot and has a particular gift for making the mystical tangible — most recently through her Sefirat HaOmer journey, which began as a small WhatsApp group on Erev Pesach and grew into a thriving community of women counting the Omer together. She is the co-author of a Sefirat HaOmer journal with Yoetzet Halacha Rivky Kaplan.


    You can find Rivka Mazal here: https://www.instagram.com/rivkamazal/


    CHAPTERS
    00:00 Introduction

    07:36 Guest Journey Into Sefira

    11:16 What Is the Omer

    16:26 Meaning of Sefira

    20:49 Sefirot Through Business

    22:00 From Desire to Daat

    28:46 Sponsor Break Colel Chabad

    30:11 Chesed and Gevurah Action

    34:37 Tiferet Balance and Paradox

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  14. RE-RELEASE: The Choice: Embrace the Possible. A conversation with Dr. Edith Eva Eger

    44 min

    Send us Fan MailDr. Edith Eger: Holocaust Survivor on Choice, Freedom, and Healing From the Inside OutIn this episode of From The Inside Out with Rivkah Krinsky & Eda Schottenstein, we're re-releasing an …

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    Dr. Edith Eger: Holocaust Survivor on Choice, Freedom, and Healing From the Inside Out

    In this episode of From The Inside Out with Rivkah Krinsky & Eda Schottenstein, we're re-releasing an early, cherished interview after Dr. Edith Eger’s death, honoring the Auschwitz survivor, psychoanalyst, and author of The Choice, who taught that while we can’t control circumstances, we can choose our response. Eger recounts liberation after being left for dead, the loss of her parents and first love, guilt about her mother’s death, and how returning to Auschwitz helped her forgive herself. She discusses Viktor Frankl’s influence, finding purpose, sharing rather than hoarding, and distinguishing distress from stress. Eger offers guidance on self-love as self-care, expression as an antidote to depression, revisiting trauma, responding instead of reacting, compassionate listening with children, and building relationships through responsibility, growth, and hope, insisting hate keeps us imprisoned and that love is shown through actions.

    00:00 Tribute to Edith
    02:11 Meeting Edith Again
    02:30 Liberation and Legacy
    03:53 Frankl and Purpose
    05:19 Dancing to Survive
    05:54 First Love Lost
    07:27 Rescued from Death
    08:10 Joy and Growth Mindset
    11:35 Guilt and Forgiveness
    12:17 Faith and Sharing Bread
    14:57 Have Tos and Hope
    17:30 New Books and Recipes
    19:24 Wisdom and Self Love
    21:02 Secrets and Expression
    21:46 Kind Words Only
    22:48 Choices After Trauma
    23:40 Speak Your Truth
    24:55 Evolving Beyond Fear
    27:08 Mind Freedom in Auschwitz
    29:57 Forgiveness and Freedom
    31:06 Validate Feelings at Home
    34:45 Marriage Lessons Twice
    37:41 Respond Don’t React
    39:45 Legacy and Final Yeses

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  15. 130: The Sefirot — Your Kabbalistic Guide to Feeling, Thinking, and Loving with Rabbi Laibl Wolf

    1 h 48 minTemporada 2 · Episódio 130

    Send us Fan MailWelcome to a new season of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah and Eda! In this time focused on turning inspiration into action during the 49 days from Pesach to Shavuot, we welcome Rabbi …

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    Welcome to a new season of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah and Eda!
    In this time focused on turning inspiration into action during the 49 days from Pesach to Shavuot, we welcome Rabbi Dr. Laibl Wolf. Wolf, a Melbourne-based spiritual teacher blending Chassidus/Kabbalah with psychology, shares his journey from law studies to becoming the first Chabad emissary at the University of Wisconsin in 1969, and later returning to Melbourne at the Rebbe’s directive. He explains the Omer as a yearly “spiral” of spiritual energy for sequential introspection, contemplation, improvement, and change through 49 emotional “shades” of the sefirot, describing how mind guides emotion, how tools can be used by the godly or animal soul, and offering practical examples on balancing chessed and gevurah, managing impulsivity and anger, cultivating positivity (Tracht Gut; Gam Zu Letovah), and Emunah vs. Bitachon, concluding with a guided Modeh Ani meditation.


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    Shefa Living

    If you’ve been craving more space, more calm, and more community, Mountain View by Shefa Living is a master-planned Frum community in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, designed for families who want a slower, more connected pace of life. As shared in the episode, the vision includes community infrastructure like a shul, mikvah, women’s wellness center, and a K–12 yeshiva—all built around wholesome, joyful Torah living. Learn more (and explore whether it’s a fit for your family) at ShefaLiving.com.

    GUEST BIO

    Rabbi Laibl Wolf

    Rabbi Laibl Wolf is a world-renowned spiritual teacher, author, and counselor who has spent over five decades translating the wisdom of Kabbalah and Chassidus into practical tools for modern living. Personally directed by the Lubavitcher Rebbe in 1969 to pioneer Chabad outreach on American college campuses, Rabbi Wolf is now based in Melbourne, Australia, where he serves as a global lecturer, meditation teacher, and mashpia. Through his daily Tanya and Chitas classes, guided meditations, and worldwide speaking engagements, he helps people cultivate emotional mastery, Emunah, and Bitachon through the map of the Sefirot.

    Find more resources and tools at: laiblwolf.com


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Introduction

    05:25 Rabbi Wolf Journey

    07:39 Campus Shlichus 1969

    11:05 Omer Spiritual Spiral

    13:13 49 Emotions Map

    17:55 One Emotion At Time

    22:38 Souls And Sefirot

    24:54 Chessed Misused

    27:58 Practice Into Instinct

    30:06 Sponsor Break

    30:55 Morning Preparation

    32:54 Tanya Meditation Tool

    35:10 From Mind To Action

    41:26 Slowing Impulses

    45:02 Anger Is Manufactured

    49:49 Chassidus Vs Empty Mind

    51:45 Healing And Positivity

    56:30 Mind Body Connection

    57:37 Cell Stress Explained

    01:00:11 Sponsor Mountain View

    01:01:19 Choosing Positive Outlook

    01:05:35 Thoughts Affect Others

    01:08:32 Emunah Versus Bitachon

    01:15:50 Commitment Beyond Logic

    01:21:37 Love Commitment Practice

    01:27:46 Sefiro

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  16. #129: Your Inner Exodus — Breaking Deep Patterns and Finding Freedom with Rabbi YY Jacobson

    3 h 31 min

    Send us Fan MailFinding Inner Freedom on Pesach: Rabbi YY Jacobson on Shame, Surrender & Redemptive ConsciousnessThis episode is dedicated in memory of Rivkah’s grandfather Mr. Max New, OB"M.In this episode of …

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    Finding Inner Freedom on Pesach: Rabbi YY Jacobson on Shame, Surrender & Redemptive Consciousness


    This episode is dedicated in memory of Rivkah’s grandfather Mr. Max New, OB"M.


    In this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah and Eda, we welcome Rabbi YY Jacobson to discuss why many people lack inner freedom even in good external conditions, emphasizing that freedom requires disciplined inner work: noticing one’s “Egypt,” pausing before reacting, cultivating curiosity, prayer, support systems, and being truly seen. Jacobson explores destructive vs. holy shame, Tanya’s model of distinguishing animal and divine consciousness, surrendering control to God without surrendering to abuse, and experiencing embodied oneness as redemptive consciousness. He also contrasts revealed and hidden miracles (Pesach vs. Purim), reflects on current events and collective resilience, and highlights softening the heart, authenticity, and non-transactional relationships.


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    Colel Chabad

    Colel Chabad is one of Israel’s oldest continuously operating charities, supporting families with food security, widows & orphans, and emergency relief.

    Their Pushka (Charity Box) App makes it easy to turn inspiration into action with simple daily giving—small “micro-donations” that add up to real impact over time. To join thousands of daily givers, download the Pushka App on iOS or Android and start giving today: https://pushkapp.cc/Inside

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    Shefa Living
    If you’ve been craving more space, more calm, and more community, Mountain View by Shefa Living is a master-planned Frum community in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, designed for families who want a slower, more connected pace of life. As shared in the episode, the vision includes community infrastructure like a shul, mikvah, women’s wellness center, and a K–12 yeshiva—all built around wholesome, joyful Torah living. Learn more (and explore whether it’s a fit for your family) at ShefaLiving.com.

    Yakira Bella

    Yakira Bella is the go-to for trendy, modest women’s fashion that still feels current—think playful-but-polished pieces, elevated basics, and outfits that actually work for real life (day-to-day, Shabbos, events, everything in between). Their collections balance tasteful + bold, with a steady stream of new arrivals and best sellers so you can refresh your wardrobe without overthinking it. If you’re looking for modestwear that’s stylish, wearable, and affordable, Yakira Bella is absolutely worth checking out.


    Visit https://yakirabella.com/ and follow along at https://www.instagram.com/yakirabellaofficial/



    GUEST BIO
    Rabbi YY Jacobson

    Rabbi YY Jacobson is a Brooklyn-born rabbi, lecturer, and teacher known for making Torah, Chassidus, and Jewish psychology deeply accessible and emotionally resonant. He is the founder of TheYeshiva.net and has spent decades teaching in communities, schools, and universities around the world. He is especially known for his classes on the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s teachings, Tanya, relationships, emotional healing, and personal growth.

    You can find Rabbi YY’s classes and hear more of his wisdom here: https://www.theyeshiva.net/



    CHAPTERS
    00:00 Welcome, Dedication, and Pesach Presence

    06:17 Introducing Rabbi YY Jacobson

    09:06 What True Freedom Really Means

    17:30 Shame, Awe, and Understanding Your Inner Egypt

    20:32 Tanya, Two Souls, and the Freedom to

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  17. #128: ⁠ ⁠Stop Outsourcing Your Emotions : The Marriage Shift That Calms Anxiety, with Dr. John Delony

    1 h 30 min

    Send us Fan MailDr. John Delony on Anxiety, Marriage, and Turning Insight into ActionIn this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah and Eda, we welcome Dr. John Delony to discuss how lasting change …

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    Dr. John Delony on Anxiety, Marriage, and Turning Insight into Action

    In this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah and Eda, we welcome Dr. John Delony to discuss how lasting change requires action, not just insight. Delony connects his approach to lessons from his father, a homicide detective and hostage negotiator who moved toward crisis, and his mother, who began college at 42 and earned a PhD at 57. He argues anxiety is an internal alarm system and that money, anger, and relationship problems often signal deeper issues beneath surface labels. Delony critiques cultural narratives that prioritize feelings and overload romantic partners amid widespread loneliness, urging couples to build friendship, service, and practical “repair” strategies. He recommends choosing reality through honest inventories, building trusted connections (including “outsourcing” perspective to reliable people), and prioritizing health, sleep, and faith. The episode includes sponsorship messages for Colel Chabad’s Pushka app and Shefa Living’s Mountain View community.


    EPISODE SPONSORS
    Colel Chabad

    Colel Chabad is one of Israel’s oldest continuously operating charities, supporting families with food security, widows & orphans, and emergency relief.

    This episode is powered by their Pushka (Charity Box) App, which makes it easy to turn inspiration into action with simple daily giving—small “micro-donations” that add up to real impact over time. To join thousands of daily givers, download the Pushka App on iOS or Android and start giving today: https://pushkapp.cc/Inside

    Discover and donate to Colel Chabad here: https://colelchabad.org/


    Shefa Living

    If you’ve been craving more space, more calm, and more community, Mountain View by Shefa Living is a master-planned Frum community in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, designed for families who want a slower, more connected pace of life. As shared in the episode, the vision includes community infrastructure like a shul, mikvah, women’s wellness center, and a K–12 yeshiva—all built around wholesome, joyful Torah living. Learn more (and explore whether it’s a fit for your family) at ShefaLiving.com.


    GUEST BIO
    Dr. John Delony

    Dr. John Delony is a bestselling author, mental health expert, and one of today’s most trusted voices on anxiety, emotional wellness, and marriage. Known for his blend of clinical depth and straight-talk clarity, he helps people understand anxiety as an internal alarm system—and teaches practical, relationship-saving tools for building emotional safety, connection, and real change. In this conversation, Dr. Delony brings both wisdom and humility as we unpack the patterns underneath stress and conflict, and what it actually looks like to stop outsourcing our emotions and start showing up with intention in our closest relationships.


    You can find John and hear more of his wisdom here: https://www.instagram.com/johndelony



    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Intro

    00:04 Meet Dr. John Delony + sponsor shoutouts

    00:05 John’s backstory: SWAT dad, PhD mom, and the lessons that shaped him

    00:09 Anxiety isn’t the problem — it’s the alarm

    00:12 Marriage shift: stop making everything mean “you don’t love me”

    00:15 Loneliness + why marriage is carrying too much weight today

    00:20 Choose reality: the yellow-pad inventory (money, health, relationships)

    00:23 Self-actualization vs service: what a strong marriage actually needs

    00:31 “Need” vs “Want” — the word that changes conflict

    00:35 Expectations + “how do you want this

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  18. #127: Yeshiva to Courtroom: Unshakable Values with Power Couple Velvel & Chyena Freedman

    1 h 54 min

    Send us Fan MailSelf-Mastery in Real Life: Regulation, Trust, and the Shift from Control to ConnectionIn this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah and Eda, we sit down with Velvel & Chyena …

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    Self-Mastery in Real Life: Regulation, Trust, and the Shift from Control to Connection

    In this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah and Eda, we sit down with Velvel & Chyena Friedman for a powerful conversation on what real success looks like when it’s built on faith, family, and unshakable values. Velvel shares his unconventional journey—from a full-time yeshiva education and Rabbinical ordination to scoring a perfect 180 on the LSAT and stepping into high-stakes litigation—plus how Torah learning shaped his mindset, discipline, and clarity. Chyena opens up about the dignity and joy she finds in being the foundation of the home, and how the right partnership can elevate every area of life. Together, we discuss Shabbos as a “forced gift” of rest, navigating pressure without losing priorities, staying professional with strong boundaries, and why in marriage you’re not meant to argue to win—you’re meant to build a life as one team.

    What makes this conversation so powerful is that it’s not just about success—it’s about what success is built on. Throughout the episode, Velvel and Chyena show what it looks like to be led by a guiding principle, even when life is demanding. The episode closes with their mantra, “Ein od milvado”—a grounding reminder that everything is in Hashem’s hands. No matter what season you’re in, you’ll walk away with something practical, uplifting, and real.


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    YAKIRA BELLA

    Yakira Bella is the go-to for trendy, modest women’s fashion that still feels current—think playful-but-polished pieces, elevated basics, and outfits that actually work for real life (day-to-day, Shabbos, events, everything in between). Their collections balance tasteful + bold, with a steady stream of new arrivals and best sellers so you can refresh your wardrobe without overthinking it. If you’re looking for modestwear that’s stylish, wearable, and affordable, Yakira Bella is absolutely worth checking out.

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    GUEST BIO

    Velvel Freedman

    Velvel Freedman is a high-stakes litigator and partner at Freedman Normand Friedland LLP. Raised in a secular-turned-observant home in West Palm Beach, he attended yeshiva and earned smicha before attending Columbia Law School. He credits years of Gemara study with sharpening his discipline, analytical rigor, and “zitsfleish”—the ability to sit, focus, and do the work—qualities he now brings to complex commercial disputes and high-pressure courtroom advocacy.


    Chyena Freedman
    Chyena Freedman brings a values-first lens to marriage, family life, and what success really means. With warmth and clarity, she shares how she and Velvel build a strong home culture, stay aligned on priorities, and keep faith at the center—even in the midst of a demanding career and a full family life

    CHAPTERS
    00:00 Smicha to Columbia: Velvel’s Unlikely Path

    01:22 Meet Velvel & Chyena: Redefining “Success”

    10:43 Baal Teshuva Roots + Becoming “Velvel”

    16:47 Torah Mind → Lawyer Mind: LSAT, Law School + The Pivot

    29:23 Power Couple Dynamics: Marriage Roles + Building the Home

    35:04 Leaving Trial for Shabbos: Viral Kiddush Hashem Moment

    37:53 Shabbos Reset: Disconnecting, Pressure + Perspective

    44:07 How High-Stakes Litigation Actually Works (Prep + Strategy)

    48:12 Wild Courtroom Stories: Bitcoin Claim, Metadata + Big Stakes

    01:02:46 Jewish Identity in Court: Kippah, Antisemitism + Emunah

    01:14:54 Family, Fulfillment + Work-Life Balance (No Comparison)

    01:52:40 Closing: “Ein Od Milvado” — Everything in Hashem’s Hands

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  19. #126: Why Inner Peace Isn’t What You Think: Self-Regulation, the Open Heart, and Torah’s Blueprint with Devori Nussbaum

    1 h 54 min

    Send us Fan MailSelf-Mastery in Real Life: Regulation, Trust, and the Shift from Control to ConnectionIn this episode on From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah and Eda,, we discuss the complex journey of …

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    Self-Mastery in Real Life: Regulation, Trust, and the Shift from Control to Connection

    In this episode on From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah and Eda,, we discuss the complex journey of self-healing with Devori Nussbaum, a multifaceted therapist with expertise in Chinese Medicine, nutrition, psychology, psychotherapy, and Chassidus. Devori shares personal insights from her transformation journey and explores the intersection of emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. She emphasizes the significance of the brain-body connection and offers practical advice on how to achieve alignment and coherence through breathwork, emotional awareness, and mental clarity. Devori's retreats, designed to help women find their inner light, and her upcoming book on feminine energy further underscore the depth of this enlightening conversation.


    EPISODE SPONSORS

    Keren Hachomesh

    Today’s episode is sponsored in honor of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson, and we’re inviting you to partner in her living legacy through Keren Hachomesh—the tzedakah fund established by the Rebbe immediately after her passing to uplift and protect Jewish women and girls around the world.

    Keren Hachomesh supports vital needs with extraordinary dignity: mikvaot, hachnasas kallah, educational opportunities, and discreet grants for families and single-parent households—so women can stand tall through life’s most vulnerable moments.

    Please take a moment to give back: your donation becomes real relief, strength, and dignity for women and couples who need it right now.

    Visit KerenHachomesh.org to donate or learn more.


    GUEST BIO

    Devori Nussbaum is a psychotherapist, educator, and retreat leader whose work bridges deep Torah wisdom—especially Tanya—with modern psychology, somatic healing, and nervous system regulation. With training across multiple disciplines (including psychotherapy, nutrition, and holistic healing modalities), Devori is known for translating big spiritual concepts into practical, repeatable tools—how to move from control into connection, how to regulate the body so the mind can lead, and how to live with more wholeness in the middle of real life. She’s the author of To Live With an Open Heart (five years in the making), and the creator of the Spice of Life Retreats—named in honor of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka—where women experience what Devori teaches: embodied trust, emotional coherence, and a return to joy that feels both grounded and attainable.

    You can find Devori’s work here: https://www.devorinussbaum.com/ and follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/devori_nussbaum/?hl=en


    CHAPTERS
    00:00 Highlights

    01:33 Honoring Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka

    04:09 Introducing Devori Nussbaum

    06:40 The Power of Presence and Connection

    15:16 The Brain-Body Connection

    19:19 The Role of Breath in Emotional Regulation

    44:44 Breathing Techniques for Emotional Regulation and Rewiring the Nervous System

    46:19 Understanding the Comfort Zones And The Fear of Change

    55:59 The Cost of Change and Letting Go of Victimhood

    01:09:54 Mind-Body Connection in Healing

    01:18:33 The Intersection of Psychology and Tanya

    01:20:44 The Fragmentation in Healing Practices

    01:25:39 The Spice of Life Retreats

    01:30:43 The Feminine Process of Coherence

    01:40:05 Trust and the Body-Mind Connection

    01:51:23 The Journey of Trust and Surrender

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  20. #125: The Glow From Within (+ What Helps Outside!): Skin Savant Amy Peterson on Beauty Without Shame

    1 h 30 min

    Send us Fan MailThe Journey of the Skin Savant: Amy Peterson on Beauty Inside and OutIn this episode of From The Inside Out with Rivkah & Eda, we sit down with Amy Peterson, dubbed the 'Skin Savant,&apos …

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    The Journey of the Skin Savant: Amy Peterson on Beauty Inside and Out

    In this episode of From The Inside Out with Rivkah & Eda, we sit down with Amy Peterson, dubbed the 'Skin Savant,' to discuss her incredible journey in the world of skincare. From her early days in a small office to launching a successful practice and skincare line, Amy shares insights on her passion for skincare, spurred by her own personal experience with severe scarring from a traumatic accident. We explore the balance between embracing aging and using modern skincare technologies artfully, the importance of intention and trust in aesthetic treatments, and the power of investing in oneself. Despite the superficial nature of the industry, Amy emphasizes a holistic approach to beauty, valuing both internal and external wellbeing. She also shares her thoughts on how to avoid the pitfalls of overdoing aesthetic treatments and stresses the significance of authenticity and client care in her practice.


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    Zlata Wigs

    This episode is powered by Zlata Wigs, where they believe shopping for a wig should feel as beautiful and confident as wearing one. While they’re known for an expansive selection—hundreds of exceptional wigs from respected brands—what truly sets Zlata apart is the experience: a serene salon with full attention and zero pressure, plus in-house finishing so clients can take their time, ask questions, and find what feels right.

    Through innovative production, Zlata maintains exceptional quality while keeping pricing mid-range—living their tagline, “Make exceptional the rule.”

    From February 1–10, Zlata is hosting their annual sale, alongside the launch of their new Israeli wig line. View their beautiful wigs and learn more at: https://www.instagram.com/zlatawigs/

    GUEST BIO
    Amy Peterson—aka The Skin Savant—is the founder of Skincare by Amy Peterson and her skincare line Lennox & 16th. After surviving a serious accident at 18 that left her with significant scarring, Amy turned her healing journey into a life’s work: helping people feel confident in their skin with a thoughtful, clinical, and deeply human approach. She’s known for blending skincare, devices, and injectables with integrity—always prioritizing natural-looking results, trust, and “the next right thing.”

    Use code INSIDEOUT15 which applies to 15% off all individual products (excludes sets) on Amy’s incredible new skin line: https://skinsavant.com

    You can follow Amy on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/therealskinsavant/ https://www.instagram.com/skincarebyamyp/


    CHAPTERS
    00:00: Introduction

    02:09: Meet Amy Peterson “The Skin Savant” + Her Origin Story

    07:23: Vitality vs Youth: Embracing Age While Using Modern Tools

    09:34: Botox, Fillers, Lasers: The “Orchestra” Approach (and What’s Misunderstood)

    14:34: Ethics, Trust & “Undetectable Work” (Why Great Results Don’t Look Done)

    35:30: Budget, Value & Choosing What’s Worth It (Without Getting Sold To)

    37:47: Aging, Self-Perception & The Shame/Stigma Around Beauty Treatments

    46:44: How Amy Chooses Treatments + What’s Trend vs What’s Truth

    57:23: Building a Life + Business: Kids, Presence, and Seasons

    01:08:50: Building a Team + Launching Lennox & 16th

    01:24:54: Parting Philosophy/Quote

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  21. #124: What Matters in 20 Years: The Search for a Bride & the Foundation of Lasting Love with Ira Ziff & Robyn Barsky

    1 h 36 min

    Send us Fan MailMission to Marriage: Finding Love with Intent and PersistenceIn this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah & Eda, we bring you Ira Ziff, the president of Precision Research Group …

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    Mission to Marriage: Finding Love with Intent and Persistence

    In this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah & Eda, we bring you Ira Ziff, the president of Precision Research Group, and Robyn Barsky, an executive recruiter and career coach, sharing their unique love story. We hear how Ira systematically approached finding a bride, employing his executive search skills and team resources. Despite a rocky first date, Ira and Robyn’s journey underscores the importance of persistence, open-mindedness, and focusing on deeper values over surface-level attributes. The episode also discusses strategies for successful dating and career advancement, emphasizing the role of mentors, the importance of respect in relationships, and the value of taking proactive steps to achieve personal goals. Additionally, the hosts reflect on the wisdom gained from past guests and express gratitude for community support and feedback.

    This episode is dedicated in loving memory of Rabbi Mordechai Shmuel Antal, of blessed memory. May his neshama have an aliyah.

    Huge shoutout to Rivkah’s sister, Chana Herzog, on the release of her beautiful new children’s book My Inner Spark: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Jewish Spirit—a heartfelt story about “big feelings,” inner courage, and timeless Jewish values, told through stories of wise and resilient Jewish women that help kids build confidence and hope. Discover the book and purchase here: https://www.innerspark.world/

    And if you’re already dreaming of Pesach, Kosher Travelers is hosting an unforgettable Pesach 2026 program in Rhodes, Greece, with inspiring davening/learning, kids + teen programming, and multiple Seder styles (private, semi-private, communal). Rivkah will be there as a matchmaker—and Kosher Travelers has been sharing a special offer of 12 nights for the price of 10 (mention Rivkah’s name when you inquire/book)! https://koshertravelers.com/pesach-2026-the-5-elysium-resort-spa-hotel-rhodes-greek-isles/

    GUEST BIO

    IRA ZIFF

    Ira Ziff is President of Precision Research Group (PRG), a boutique executive search firm known for high-stakes, time-sensitive placements. He also coaches job seekers on strategy, resumes, LinkedIn, interviews, and negotiation. B.S., George Washington University.


    ROBYN BARSKY
    Robyn Barsky is an executive recruiter and career coach with leadership experience across corporate and nonprofit roles, including Jewish Funders Network, Sara Lee’s Olympic partnership, World Cup USA, and the Women’s Sports Foundation. She co-chairs the Boca Beach Chabad Jewish Center Advisory Board. B.S., St. John’s University; MBA, George Washington University.


    TOGETHER
    Introduced by a matchmaker in 2003 and married in 2004, Robyn and Ira have helped many navigate career transitions through their community work. Now based in Boca Raton, they’re active at Boca Beach Chabad and are grandparents of 11.


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Introduction

    07:26 The Matchmaking Journey

    19:09 The First Date Disaster

    21:21 The Second Chance

    26:52 Finding Common Ground

    36:01 Advice for Singles and Career Seekers

    51:06 The Reality of Job Satisfaction

    51:47 Navigating Career Changes

    53:48 Proactive Job Hunting Strategies

    56:31 Empowerment in the Workplace

    59:34 Balancing Career and Personal Life

    01:01:57 The Right Time to Start Dating

    01:03:51 Challenges of Modern Dating

    01:21:40 The Importance of Respect in Relationships

    01:28:50 Overcoming Relationship Challenges

    01:34:03 Final Thoughts and Quotes

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  22. #123: Light Is Revealed, Not Created: Mission, Trust and the Soul’s Work with Esther Sitbon

    1 h 19 min

    Send us Fan MailFinding Light in Darkness: A Chanukah Special with Esther SitbonIn this Chanukah episode of 'From The Inside Out with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, we discuss the profound themes of …

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    Finding Light in Darkness: A Chanukah Special with Esther Sitbon

    In this Chanukah episode of 'From The Inside Out with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, we discuss the profound themes of light, purpose, and resilience in the face of darkness. Joined by special guest Esther Sitbon, founder and director of Lahaalot, the conversation delves into the challenges and emotional journeys that define their spiritual lives. The episode reflects on the impact of recent tragic events in Sydney and how the teachings of Chanukah can guide us through difficult times. Esther shares her personal journey of discovering her Jewish identity, the importance of Bitachon (trust in Hashem), and the transformative power of bringing light into the world. This inspiring discussion is dedicated to empowering women to elevate their consciousness and live meaningful, connected lives.


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    As Jews around the world are starting to think about the upcoming Pesach, we’re grateful to have Kosher Travelers as the sponsor of this episode and to spotlight their Pesach 2026 experience on the Greek island of Rhodes. This thoughtfully curated program combines authentic Yiddishkeit with a breathtaking Mediterranean setting, offering a warm, Chabad-friendly environment that feels soulful, personal, and deeply meaningful. The Rhodes program attracts a diverse, thoughtful crowd of families, couples, and individuals who value depth and quality, alongside an exceptional gourmet culinary experience, outstanding speakers, and engaging Yom Tov programming. One of the major advantages is peace of mind—multiple Sedarim, full Yom Tov coverage, and a strong kids and teen program allow guests to truly be present without the stress of Pesach preparation. With pricing based on double occupancy rather than per person, it also offers outstanding value, along with the kind of personal attention that makes you feel part of a community, not just a guest. To learn more about Pesach 2026 in Rhodes, and get their current special price of 12 nights for the price of 10, visit koshertravelers.com.

    View Kosher Travelers upcoming trips and learn more here: https://koshertravelers.com/

    GUEST BIO

    Esther Sitbon is a teacher, speaker, and community builder based in Miami, and the founder of OT (Orot Torah), a global platform dedicated to helping Jewish women reconnect to their inner light through Torah, trust, and purpose. With over 17 years of experience guiding women from diverse backgrounds, Esther is known for her warmth, depth, and ability to bridge spiritual wisdom with real life. Through her Torah classes, women’s midrasha, podcast, and magazine, she empowers women to become lamplighters—revealing their own light and helping others do the same.

    Follow along with Esther and hear her message here: https://www.instagram.com/esther_sitbon/


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Introduction to Purpose and Light

    01:31 Sydney Massacre and Chanukah Reflections

    05:35 This Pesach!

    08:51 Meet Esther Sitbon

    11:09 Esther's Journey and Mission

    15:38 Challenges and Trust in Hashem

    27:37 The Concept of Bitachon

    32:48 The Role of Women in Torah

    39:53 Lehaalot and Community Building

    41:46 Events and Classes for Women

    42:19 Becoming a Cala Teacher

    42:42 Lehaalot Magazine and Podcast

    42:58 A Story of Inner Light

    46:04 The Power of Women

    50:16 Personal Journey of Conversion

    01:04:06 The Privilege and Responsibility of Being Jewish

    01:16:45 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

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  23. #122: Georges St-Pierre on Fear, Confidence, and the Quiet Work it Takes to Be a UFC World Champion

    1 h 1 min

    Send us Fan MailFrom Bullying to Champion: Georges St. Pierre’s Journey of Resilience and ConfidenceIn this episode of From the Inside Out with Rivkah and Eda, we sit down in Montreal, Canada, with Georges St …

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    From Bullying to Champion: Georges St. Pierre’s Journey of Resilience and Confidence


    In this episode of From the Inside Out with Rivkah and Eda, we sit down in Montreal, Canada, with Georges St. Pierre, one of the greatest fighters in mixed martial arts history. George reflects on his journey from being a victim of school bullying to becoming a world champion. He emphasizes the importance of confidence, preparation, humility, and visualization in overcoming fear and achieving success. George also shares personal stories about his challenging childhood, his father’s struggle with alcoholism, and how martial arts transformed his life. The episode explores how the principles he learned in fighting apply to broader life challenges, offering invaluable advice for anyone feeling like they are fighting their own battles.


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    GUEST BIO

    Georges St-Pierre (GSP) is a Canadian former professional mixed martial artist and UFC Hall of Famer, considered by many to be one of the greatest fighters in MMA history. A three-time UFC Welterweight Champion and former UFC Middleweight Champion, he became one of only a handful of athletes to hold titles in two divisions, retiring with an elite 26–2 record and nine successful title defenses. Beyond the octagon, he’s a speaker, actor, and mentor, sharing lessons on discipline, mindset, and resilience drawn from a lifetime of overcoming adversity.

    Follow along Georges’ journey on his instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgesstpierre/



    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Introduction

    05:27 George's Journey: From Bullying to Passion

    06:56 The Role of Family and Personal Growth

    11:44 Developing Mental Strength and Confidence

    23:50 Staying Motivated as a Champion

    30:09 The Love-Hate Relationship with Fighting

    32:29 Calculated Risks and Causality

    32:56 The Importance of Preparation and Strategy

    33:28 The Art of War in Business and Life

    35:25 Building and Trusting Your Team

    39:02 Trust and Business Ethics

    41:57 Embracing New Opportunities and Reinvention

    52:14 Visualization and Mental Strength

    59:11 Advice on Overcoming Challenges



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  24. #121: What the Lubavitcher Rebbe Saw in Him: Yossel Gutnick on Israel, Wealth, and Responsibility

    48 min

    Send us Fan MailDiamonds and Demons: A Legacy of Philanthropy, Faith, and Israeli AdvocacyIn this compelling episode of From The Inside Out with Rivkah and Eda, we sit down with Rivkah’s father, Rabbi Yossel …

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    Diamonds and Demons: A Legacy of Philanthropy, Faith, and Israeli Advocacy

    In this compelling episode of From The Inside Out with Rivkah and Eda, we sit down with Rivkah’s father, Rabbi Yossel Gutnick, a renowned philanthropist and influential figure in the Jewish community. Rabbi Yossel shares insights into his life's journey, guided by blessings from the Lubavitcher Rebbe, including his extraordinary success in the diamond industry and his passionate advocacy for Israel. The conversation spans topics from his deep ties with the Rebbe, his unwavering mission for the integrity of Eretz Yisroel, to his dedicated philanthropic efforts around the globe. Join us as we delve into a narrative filled with history, heart, and the impactful lessons of leadership and tzedakah.

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    We’re proud to be joined by our sponsor Kosher Travelers — the premier Jewish travel company curating luxury, fully kosher experiences around the globe for over 40 years. From African safaris and Mediterranean cruises to heritage tours and Pesach programs, every journey is designed with meaning, comfort, and community in mind. With breathtaking destinations, warm and inviting staff, Glatt Kosher gourmet cuisine, five-star accommodations, and the ease of knowing every detail is taken care of, so you can focus on what really matters: creating memories that last a lifetime.

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    GUEST BIO

    Rabbi Joseph (Yossel) Gutnick, Rivkah’s father, is an Australian Chabad rabbi, businessman, and renowned philanthropist who spent decades in close relationship and constant correspondence with the Lubavitcher Rebbe, ultimately being sent as the Rebbe’s personal emissary on matters relating to Israel and Shleimus Ha’aretz. A fourth-generation Gutnick rabbi and son of the beloved Rabbi Chaim Gutnick, he built a successful career in gold and mineral exploration in the Australian outback while using his wealth to support a wide range of Jewish causes across the spectrum—Chabad, yeshivos, communities in Judea and Samaria, and countless individuals in need. Known for his outspoken stance of “no concessions, no compromise” on Israel’s security, his legendary generosity, and his tenure as president of the Melbourne Demons football club while proudly representing Torah values in public life, Rabbi Gutnick sees his life’s mission as fulfilling the Rebbe’s directives with bitachon, positivity, and tireless effort.


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Introduction: Diamonds and Demons

    08:49 Kosher Travelers Sponsorship

    12:29 Rebbe's Guidance and Correspondence

    26:19 A Legacy of Philanthropy and Tzedakah

    27:30 The Rebbe's Influence and Teachings

    29:01 Reflections on October 7th and Israeli Politics

    35:27 Personal Stories and Lessons from the Rebbe

    36:27 The Importance of Positivity and Faith

    38:39 Involvement in Football and Community Impact

    39:52 Continuing the Mission and Future Plans

    42:36 Final Thoughts and Messages

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  25. #120: Purpose Over Popularity: Tila Falic Levi on the Art of Fearless Advocacy & the Real Life Behind It

    1 h 41 min

    Send us Fan MailVoice, Vision, and Values: A Conversation with Tila Falic Levi...In this episode of From The Inside Out with Eda Schottenstein and Rivkah Krinsky, we welcome Tila Falic Levi, a Miami Beach …

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    Voice, Vision, and Values: A Conversation with Tila Falic Levi...

    In this episode of From The Inside Out with Eda Schottenstein and Rivkah Krinsky, we welcome Tila Falic Levi, a Miami Beach native and prominent advocate for Israel and Jewish causes. Tila shares her inspiring journey, including being named one of the Jerusalem Post's 50 most influential Jews and her appointment to the United States Holocaust Museum board by President Trump. She opens up about her personal struggles with infertility and encountering antisemitism, and discusses her unwavering commitment to Israel and Jewish education. Tila emphasizes the importance of faith, community support, and the power of individual action in making a meaningful difference in the world.


    EPISODE SPONSORS

    KOSHER TRAVELERS

    We’re proud to be joined by our sponsor Kosher Travelers — the premier Jewish travel company curating luxury, fully kosher experiences around the globe for over 40 years. From African safaris and Mediterranean cruises to heritage tours and Pesach programs, every journey is designed with meaning, comfort, and community in mind. With breathtaking destinations, warm and inviting staff, Glatt Kosher gourmet cuisine, five-star accommodations, and the ease of knowing every detail is taken care of, so you can focus on what really matters: creating memories that last a lifetime.


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    GUEST BIO

    Tila Falic Levi is a proud Jewish mother, educator, and outspoken advocate for Israel whose voice blends moral clarity with compassion. Named one of the Jerusalem Post’s “50 Most Influential Jews,” she is the Founding President of Jewish Culture High School (JCHS) in Miami and has spent more than two decades strengthening the bond between Israel and the Jewish diaspora through education, leadership, and hands-on advocacy in Judea and Samaria. A nominee to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council under the Trump administration, Tila continues to champion Jewish unity, Jewish empowerment, and faith-driven leadership—all while raising six children and modeling what it means to live with courage and purpose.


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message

    02:22 Meet Tila: A Woman of Influence

    04:46 Tila's Advocacy and Personal Journey

    06:59 The Importance of Israel and Jewish Heritage

    10:01 Challenges and Triumphs in Advocacy

    16:37 Reflections on Peace and Conflict

    23:05 The Role of Judea and Samaria

    40:36 The Dilemma of Releasing Terrorists

    41:23 Personal Costs of Advocacy

    42:49 Facing Antisemitism Head-On

    44:34 Standing Up for Beliefs

    55:01 Recognition and New Roles

    59:34 Empowering the Next Generation

    01:01:44 Faith and Resilience

    01:09:22 Balancing Advocacy and Family Life

    01:10:13 Educational Experiences Beyond the Classroom

    01:10:40 Generosity and Meaningful Experiences

    01:14:35 Challenges and Triumphs in Motherhood

    01:18:53 Struggles with Community and Support

    01:26:47 Infertility and Advocacy for Change

    01:36:27 Reflections and Final Thoughts




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  26. #119: "We Love Life More Than They Love Death”: Douglas Murray on Antisemitism, Truth, & Courage

    1 h 6 min

    Send us Fan MailDefending Truth: Courage, Advocacy, and Understanding Controversy with Douglas MurrayIn this powerful and enlightening conversation on From The Inside Out with Rivkah and Eda, author and …

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    Defending Truth: Courage, Advocacy, and Understanding Controversy with Douglas Murray

    In this powerful and enlightening conversation on From The Inside Out with Rivkah and Eda, author and advocate Douglas Murray speaks on his unwavering support for Israel and the Jewish people, despite not being Jewish himself. Murray articulates the courage and moral compass that drive his advocacy, rooted in a profound commitment to truth. The dialogue highlights the distinctions between genuine support for Palestinian self-determination and those who simply oppose Israel, referencing the significant divide seen on and after October 7th. Murray provides observations on global antisemitism, historical misrepresentation, and societal projections onto the Jewish state. We discuss complex issues surrounding Gaza, the problematic nature of international peacekeeping, and the moral dilemmas in dealing with terrorism. The discussion delves into personal stories of heroism, educational strategies against antisemitism, and the profound impact of concerted, individual efforts in combating hate. Murray underscores the importance of living deeply, engaging with truth, and fostering resilience through understanding history and personal conviction.

    EPISODE SPONSORS
    WRAP TO HEAL AND REVEAL
    Wrap to Heal and Reveal is a beautiful initiative providing kosher tefillin to IDF soldiers across Israel.

    It began during the difficult days when we all prayed for the hostages’ return, inspired by the Rebbe’s words on the spiritual power of tefillin. Now, as we pray for our nation’s healing, it continues as Wrap to Heal and Reveal — helping soldiers heal and revealing Hashem’s light through every act of faith.

    This sponsorship is dedicated in loving memory of Rochel bas Moshe Mordechai. Together with her late husband Rabbi Hershel Fogelman OB”M , she dedicated her life to the Rebbe and her Shlichus. We will forever be inspired by her devotion and love.

    To take part and help provide tefillin for our soldiers who need the protection, click here: https://tefillinforsoldiers.org/

    GUEST BIO
    Douglas Murray is a British author, journalist, and political commentator known for his sharp insight, eloquence, and moral clarity on some of the most pressing issues of our time. He is the author of several bestselling books, including “The Madness of Crowds” and “The War on the West,” and is a frequent contributor to The Spectator and other leading publications.
    In this conversation, Douglas joins us to discuss his newest book, “On Democracies and Death Cults” — a powerful exploration of truth, courage, and the moral battle facing the West today.


    CHAPTERS
    00:00 Introduction to Douglas Murray
    02:54 Douglas Murray's Advocacy for Israel
    04:57 The Palestinian Cause and Hamas
    09:59 Antisemitism and Historical Context
    22:41 Heroism and Moral Strength
    27:21 Current Issues in Gaza
    33:52 International Peacekeeping Failures
    34:58 The Final Gaza War
    35:19 Trump's Role in Middle East Peace
    36:45 The Abraham Accords and Regional Normalization
    39:49 The Two-State Solution Debate
    42:50 Antisemitism and Jewish Resilience
    49:43 The Hostage Dilemma and Terrorism
    54:00 Reflections on Evil and Humanity
    56:45 Encouraging Courage and Deep Living
    01:02:27 Final Thoughts and Inspirational Quotes

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  27. #118: We Will Dance Again: A Mother’s Unshakable Faith with Hostage Mother Shelly Shemtov

    57 min

    Send us Fan MailUnbreakable Faith: A Mother’s Journey of Strength, Pain, and Miracles with Shelly ShemtovIn one of the most moving conversations we’ve ever had on From the Inside Out, we sit with Shelly …

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    Unbreakable Faith: A Mother’s Journey of Strength, Pain, and Miracles with Shelly Shemtov

    In one of the most moving conversations we’ve ever had on From the Inside Out, we sit with Shelly Shemtov, the mother of Omer Shemtov, who was held captive in Gaza for 505 days.

    Shelly opens her heart and takes us into a mother’s worst nightmare, and her unshakable faith that never wavered. Through anguish and uncertainty, she refused to break. She believed with all her heart that her son would return, and miraculously, he did.

    With tears, strength, and breathtaking humility, Shelly shares how she spoke to God through the darkness, how gratitude and prayer became her lifeline, and how even in the tunnels, Omer felt the light of Am Yisrael surrounding him.

    This is more than a story of survival, it’s a story of the power of a mother’s love, the depth of Jewish faith, and the miracle of hope that never dies.

    If you’ve ever faced pain you couldn’t understand, or prayed for something that felt impossible, this conversation will move you, strengthen you, and remind you that light truly does rise from the deepest darkness.





    GUEST BIO

    Shelly Shem Tov is the mother of Omer Shemtoy, one of the lsraeli hostages taken on October 7, 2023, and held in Gaza for 505 days. For over a year and a half, Shelly became a symbol of unyielding maternal strength, leading a global fight for her son's release with courage, faith, and relentless determination. Today, she shares her deeply personal journey through powerful lectures on hope, inner strength, and renewed purpose born from enduring the unimaginable. Shelly speaks from the heart-offering audiences an intimate window into her story of love, faith, and the ability find light in the darkest of moments.

    Shelly's emotional and inspirational talk will provide you with real world tools for growth from hardship.

    Shelly is currently in the US, and if you would like to contact her regarding speaking engagements please reach out at [email protected]



    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Introduction and Overview

    02:17 Shelly's Journey of Faith and Strength

    05:50 Omer's Captivity and Resilience

    10:09 The Power of Faith and Community Support

    20:02 Reflections on Freedom and Gratitude

    22:33 The Road to Healing and Advocacy

    31:17 Embracing Bitachon in Life's Journey

    32:21 Healing and Reflection

    33:13 Insights from a Love Coach

    34:52 The Power of Self-Love

    46:21 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Confidence

    49:32 Unity and Advocacy

    54:40 Dancing Through Adversity














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  28. #117: Why 'Just Forget About It' Doesn't Work - The Forgiveness Experiment with Rabbi Yisroel Bernath

    1 h 6 min

    Send us Fan MailThe Power and Process of Forgiveness: In this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah & Eda, we explore forgiveness, emphasizing the importance of letting go of past resentments to …

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    The Power and Process of Forgiveness:

    In this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah & Eda, we explore forgiveness, emphasizing the importance of letting go of past resentments to lead a fulfilling life. The discussion covers various methods of achieving forgiveness, including writing unsent letters and understanding that forgiveness is a deeply personal process not necessarily linked to others’ actions. The episode touches on poignant topics like self-forgiveness, collective trauma, and the transformative effect of forgiveness, offering listeners insightful perspectives as we approach the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah.


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    Even if we resolve to give charity every day, it’s easy to miss a day, to forget, or to get distracted.

    Imagine the opportunity to partner daily with the Lubavitcher Rebbe in giving charity. 72 years ago, the Rebbe, launched an initiative to ensure that every person has the merit of daily tzedaka-giving. The Rebbe established a special fund that would guarantee not a day goes by without contributing to charity, it is called Keren Hashana.

    There are many great organizations to give charity to daily…the Rebbe stated that those who wish to rely on him for their daily giving can donate to this fund. The first daily giving fund. The Idea: You donate in amounts which reflect the number of days in the coming year–this year 354–and Keren Hashana disburses the charity on your behalf -- twice every day! Once before Shachris and once before Mincha. This guarantees that you will give Tzedaka every day of the Year. It’s not important how much you give, the idea is to give Tzedaka every day.

    In the past year alone, millions of dollars were distributed towards these social services. How is the money distributed? Where does the money go? The funds are donated through Machne Israel Chabad HQ in support of those less fortunate, single-parent households, educational subsidies for Torah education, emergency assistance, Hachnosas Kallah to holiday grants, and a host of other initiatives made possible through Chabad's global network. This past year, a significant amount of money was directed in support of our brothers and sisters in the holy land of Israel.

    Join with thousands from around the world and become a Keren Hashana partner. Be a giver every day and donate online at: MyKerenHashana.org


    GUEST BIO

    Rabbi Yisroel Bernath, is a Chabad rabbi, relationship coach, matchmaker, and storyteller whose work sits at the intersection of soul, psychology, and Jewish wisdom. Known affectionately as “The Love Rabbi,” for over two decades he has helped hundreds of individuals and couples navigate the complexities of the human heart, from heartbreak to healing, from resentment to forgiveness.

    Rabbi Bernath lives in Montreal with his wife Sara and their six children.

    Find out more about Rabbi Bernath at TheLoveRabbi.com or on Instagram at @montrealrabbi


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Opening and Sponsors

    06:12 Understanding the Power of Forgiveness

    09:49 The Process of Forgiving and Letting Go

    11:13 Rewriting Your Narrative: From Victim to Creator

    14:15 Practical Steps to Forgiveness

    24:40 The Role of Justice in Forgiveness

    28:05 Biblical Examples of Forgiveness

    32:48 The Power of Forgiveness

    33:23 Victim Mentality and Overcoming It

    35:02 The Jewish Perspective on Forgiveness

    35:58 Modern Challenges in Seeking Forgiveness

    36:58 Defining True Forgiveness

    38:05 The Process of Letting Go

    40:44 Therapeutic Approaches to Forgiveness

    46:12 Self-Forgiveness: T

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  29. #116: Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks: A Final Conversation That Still Speaks to This Moment [Re-release]

    55 min

    Send us Fan MailIn honor of Elul and Rosh Hashanah, we’re re-releasing one of the most cherished conversations ever recorded on From the Inside Out Podcast, our 2019 interview with Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks …

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    In honor of Elul and Rosh Hashanah, we’re re-releasing one of the most cherished conversations ever recorded on From the Inside Out Podcast, our 2019 interview with Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks זצ״ל. This was not only one of our very first episodes, it was also Rabbi Sacks' final recorded interview before his passing.


    [Watch the extended video podcast here: https://youtu.be/QO9LPKJvnYU]

    What began as a conversation about Jewish identity, morality, and mentorship, became a masterclass in faith, leadership, and the quiet power of humility. From the Rebbe’s influence to his love story with Elaine, from confronting self-doubt to transforming the “I” generation into a “we” — this episode is packed with spiritual insight and deeply personal reflections.

    Whether you're hearing it for the first time or returning for another listen, may Rabbi Sacks’ timeless wisdom inspire you in this season of renewal.

    Topics include:

    • How the Rebbe changed Rabbi Sacks’ life
    • The hidden strengths of self-doubt
    • The surprising power of WhatsApp over the pulpit
    • Elaine Sacks’ role in shaping Rabbi Sacks’ leadership
    • The shift from an “I” to “we” society
    • Why the question “Why do bad things happen to good people?” has no answer
    • Elul as a time of clearing space, not piling on resolutions
    • How spiritual gifts increase when shared

    🕊 May his memory continue to be a blessing.


    GUEST BIO

    Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (1948–2020) was a global religious leader, philosopher, theologian, and moral voice of our time. He served as Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth for 22 years and was a member of the UK House of Lords. A prolific author of nearly 40 books, he received the prestigious Templeton and Jerusalem Prizes for his contributions to faith and ethics.

    He was a beloved teacher and lecturer at institutions around the world, including Yeshiva University, NYU, and King’s College London. Rabbi Sacks’ legacy continues through his writings, teachings, and the work of the Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust.

    He is remembered for his unwavering faith, humility, intellect, and his ability to uplift others through both reason and soul. His memory continues to inspire generations.




    CHAPTERS

    00:00 – Introduction

    05:10 – The Rebbe Changed His Life

    12:40 – The Gift of Self-Doubt

    19:25 – The Question That Went Viral

    25:00 – Behind Every Great Man…

    30:55 – From “I” to “We”

    37:15 – Why Giving Makes You Richer

    43:00 – Stories That Build Bridges

    48:15 – When Self-Help Isn’t Enough

    54:10 – The Truth About Creativity

    59:20 – “No Son of Mine Will Be Ashamed”

    1:04:45 – A Rosh Hashanah Wake-Up Call



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  30. #115: The Orthodox Therapist Uncovering Intimacy with Lauren Hofstatter

    1 h 23 min

    Send us Fan MailNavigating Mental Health, Relationships, and Torah Values with The Orthodox TherapistIn this episode, we delve into adult topics on mental health, relationships, and intimacy with Lauren …

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    Navigating Mental Health, Relationships, and Torah Values with The Orthodox Therapist

    In this episode, we delve into adult topics on mental health, relationships, and intimacy with Lauren Hofstadter, known as The Orthodox Therapist. Lauren, a licensed mental health counselor, wife, and mother of 10, shares her blend of cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused techniques, all within a personalized concierge model that is respectful of Torah values. Currently pursuing a PhD in sexology, she discusses the challenges and intersections of religious life and mental health.

    The episode also explores the importance of communication, the concept of family purity, and the spiritual significance of the mikvah. Sponsored by David's Cruise Line, this conversation offers a faith-sensitive approach to building resilient, spiritually grounded, and deeply connected lives.

    EPISODE SPONSORS

    DAVID’S CRUISE LINE

    This episode is generously sponsored by David’s Cruise Line: Enjoy the Magic of Cruises

    David Cruise invites you to sail the seas of the world.
    Experience unforgettable adventures while staying true to your Jewish values, with our private Glatt Kosher restaurant led by a dedicated chef, and a fully equipped onboard synagogue.

    Just relax — we've got everything covered.
    Each day brings a new country or city to explore, with no planning or stress.

    Enjoy extraordinary moments close to nature, in untouched destinations that blend dreamlike beauty with authenticity.

    An incredible sense of freedom awaits you in front of the Divine vastness of the sea!

    Visit https://www.davidcruise.com/?lang=en to learn more and get in touch!


    GUEST BIO

    Lauren Hofstatter is a mother, wife, and dedicated member of the Orthodox Jewish community who brings firsthand understanding and empathy to her faith-based mental health practice. With both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in counseling and certifications in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and ADHD Clinical Services, she’s also a PhD candidate in Clinical Sexology — blending academic rigor with deep spiritual insights.

    Lauren’s mission is to offer Orthodox Jewish therapy and faith-aligned coaching that truly honors both emotional wellness and religious values She provides a safe, culturally sensitive space for women and couples to explore emotional disconnection, intimacy challenges, and the weight of spiritual obligations — all within the framework of halacha.

    Visit Lauren’s website here: https://www.orthodoxtherapist.com/
    And her Instagram page here: https://www.instagram.com/theorthodoxtherapist/


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Introduction

    06:32 Tackling Difficult Conversations

    07:48 Balancing Family and Professional Life

    14:21 Communication and Relationship Dynamics

    16:49 Challenges in Intimacy and Seeking Help

    28:54 Parenting and Educating Children on Sensitive Topics

    34:20 Media Influence on Relationships

    34:44 Anonymous Questions on Social Media

    36:36 Open Relationships in Orthodox Community

    38:19 Emotional and Physical Intimacy in Marriage

    44:33 Challenges in Long-Term Marriages

    47:40 The Role of Mikvah in Marriage

    56:38 Balancing Faith and Therapy

    01:00:49 Understanding Relationship Needs

    01:01:32 Communication and Misunderstandings

    01:04:52 Emotional and Physical Infidelity

    01:10:09 Staying Together for the Children

    01:19:13 Seeking Help and Open Communication

    01:22:40 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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