In this episode of the Franciska Show, author Bracha Goetz discusses her journey of personal transformation and her impactful work as a children's book author. Goetz, who wrote 43 children's books and one memoir, shares how her books aim to instill gratitude in children and help their souls shine. She recounts her dramatic shift to becoming Torah observant during a trip to Israel and details her educational background, including studying psychology at Harvard with aspirations to become a psychiatrist. Goetz also delves into her work in combating child abuse within the Orthodox community, leading to the creation of the acclaimed 'Let's Stay Safe' book. She highlights the challenges she faced, such as her name being removed from the book due to fears of backlash. Additionally, Goetz introduces recent works focused on promoting healthy lifestyles and combating entitlement among children, and explains her new venture of self-publishing with her family's help. The episode underscores Goetz's commitment to empowering children through meaningful literature. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:43 Bracha Goetz's Background and Journey 02:52 Discovering Spirituality and Judaism 04:58 Challenges and Changes in Life 09:23 The Let's Stay Safe Book 14:18 Impact and Reception of the Book 19:59 Empowering Children Through Literature 22:53 Backlash and Personal Reflections 23:39 The Decision to Publish Without Legal Counsel 24:10 Coping with Unrecognized Authorship 24:40 Embracing Pain and Healing 26:04 Promoting Healthy Living in the Orthodox Community 28:17 Addressing the Entitlement Epidemic 29:36 The Power of Gratitude 32:32 Personal Reflections and Future Projects 40:10 The Creative Process of Publishing Children's Books 41:47 Fun Facts and Family Connections 42:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts https://www.growingimpactpublications.com www.JewishCoffeeHouse.com