A Soul Grows in Israel

Join Nasiyah Israul, a Jewish woman of color, autistic advocate, and musician, as she shares her journey of Jewish identity, West African Jewish roots, and healing. Discover how her music, faith, and creativity intersect with resilience and self-expression. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in autism, Judaism, cultural heritage, neurodiversity, identity, and music as a healing tool.

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www.nasiyahisraul.com

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Rebecca Nissel grew up in post-Holocaust Vienna, a city still marked by darkness and loss. Yet her childhood was filled with warmth, safety, and joy, intentionally created by parents who had survived the unimaginable and chose love anyway. In this conversation, Rebecca shares what it means to be raised by survivors who refused to pass on fear, how a golden childhood can exist in the shadow of trauma, and why light is not naive, but a deliberate legacy. Drawing from her book Life Is Golden, this episode explores survival, inherited resilience, and the quiet power of love to outlast history.
To read her book, Life is Golden check out the link below:
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In this deeply personal and hopeful episode, I share the story of my son’s 54 foot fall from a cliff and the spiritual awakening that followed. What could have been tragedy became a moment of protection, perspective, and profound growth. We explore faith, resilience, divine timing, and how life changing moments can realign the soul with purpose. This is a story about survival, meaning, and how light can emerge from the most unexpected places.

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In this powerful episode, Kayla Haber Goldstein shares her journey of questioning everything she thought she knew. From battling depression to experiencing a life changing near death experience (NDE), she opens up about how these challenges reshaped her faith and understanding of the Torah. Kayla talks about the struggles, revelations, and healing that came from facing lifes darkest moments and how questioning the answers can lead to true self discovery.

Tune in to hear a story of faith, mental health, spirituality, and resilience that will inspire anyone navigating doubt, depression, or a crisis of belief.

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Go behind closed doors with us as we keep it real about marriage, love, and navigating low moods. In this raw, honest conversation, we share the struggles, laughter, and intimate moments that come with building a life together. From relationship challenges to emotional highs and lows, discover practical insights on connection even when life feels heavy. Perfect for couples seeking real talk, marriage advice, emotional balance, and strategies to strengthen love and connection.

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Rachel Rinberg’s life as a lawyer ended abruptly when a near death illness, Guillain-Barré syndrome, forced her to rethink everything. Through breathwork, she not only healed but transformed her life entirely showing how crisis can become the doorway to purpose and freedom. Listen to full episode to reset, rewire, regulate, release, ground and calm you.

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We are in the midst of two Torah portions that revolve around dreams. In this short thought, Esther explores the idea that galut, exile itself, is a dreamlike state. It’s a reality that feels real, yet is spiritually blurred and disconnected from clarity. Chanukah enters as the moment of awakening within that dream.

Listen to this short dvar Torah exploring Chanukah, dreams, and the spiritual meaning of galut.

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On this soul-o episode, we explore the timeless cycles of Kislev and Chanukah and discover how to plug into their energy for a life of meaning, clarity, wisdom, and love. We delve into what light really means then and today. Learn how to use this sacred time to build a bridge between the spiritual and physical, unlocking the full potential of the holiday and season.

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After learning she carries the BRCA1 gene, Liora Tannenbaum recognized a gap in support for women in Israel. She responded by bringing Sharsheret’s lifesaving resources to the community, listening to what women needed and building a network of guidance, empowerment, and connection. In this episode, Lioraw shares her personal journey, what pushed her to act, and how one person’s determination created a support system for thousands.

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In this soul-o episode, I explore how we navigate life’s challenges and transitions, what I call the “doorways” of our personal journey. Drawing on psychology, real life experiences, Torah, and Kabbalah, I share insights on how to transform obstacles into opportunities for growth, build confidence, and live a life rich with meaning. Whether you are facing big decisions, unexpected changes, or everyday struggles, this episode offers guidance and inspiration to step boldly into your next chapter.

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