Binah Says

In this episode of Binah Says, I sit down with Veronica Menin, co-founder of Love Life Cafe, to talk about what it really takes to turn your passion into your purpose—and build something you truly believe in.

Veronica shares her journey from following the traditional path and feeling unfulfilled, to having the courage to follow her heart and create a business rooted in health, wellness, sustainability, and conscious living.

For the first time, Veronica also shares the story behind Love Life Cafe’s acquisition by Love.Life, the health and wellness company co-founded by Whole Foods Market founder John Mackey—and what that chapter taught her about entrepreneurship, purpose, letting go, and staying true to the mission behind what you create.

We talk about trusting your intuition, taking risks when the path ahead isn’t clear, building a business that reflects your values, and redefining what success really means.

This conversation is about more than entrepreneurship. It’s about having the courage to listen to that inner voice, follow what lights you up, and build a life that feels aligned with who you truly are.

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In this episode, I sit down with Rachel Madar, Kabbalah teacher of 25+ years, founder of Idra Wellness, and author of Whispers to the Light, a collection of 340 daily conversations designed to deepen your connection to the Creator.

Rachel has dedicated her work to helping people understand the deeper language of their souls. Through her teachings and modalities including SOUL MAPPING™, Spiritual DNA™, and CREATION: RE:SET™, she bridges ancient Kabbalistic wisdom with modern spiritual practice.

We dive into Kabbalah, the Hebrew letters, the 72 Names of God, prayer, spiritual DNA, and the unique blueprint each of us carries.

We explore what it means to understand who you are, why you’re here, and how to use the spiritual tools available to us to live with greater consciousness and purpose.

If you’ve ever wanted to deepen your relationship with the Creator, understand your soul on another level, or make spirituality something you actually live, this conversation is for you. ✨

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What happens before a soul enters this world? And how much does our consciousness shape the journey of conception, pregnancy, birth, and parenthood?

In this episode of Binah Says, I sit down with Kate Yeshurun, author of Birth and Becoming: Consciously Raising Souls from Conception Through Postpartum and Infancy Through Young Adulthood, for a conversation about the spiritual side of bringing life into the world.

We explore the journey of the soul before birth, the consciousness we bring into conception and pregnancy, and how we can prepare ourselves spiritually before becoming parents.

Kate also shares her personal journey choosing home birth, questioning whether that choice was coming from intuition or rebellion, and learning to truly research her options and participate in her own birth decisions. We talk about hospital birth vs. home birth, midwifery, choosing the right birth team, and her own experiences giving birth at home.

Through the lens of Kabbalah, we also explore the divine power of childbirth, the role of the Creator in bringing a soul into this world, and what birth can teach us about surrender, trust, and becoming.

Whether you’re expecting, hope to become a parent one day, or are simply curious about the spiritual journey of bringing life into this world, this conversation offers a completely different perspective on birth and becoming.

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In this episode of Binah Says, I sit down with Georgia Barnett - Founder of the Self Love Club - for a deeply vulnerable conversation about the journey back to loving ourselves.

Why is it so hard for women to love themselves? And what happens when we finally stop fighting who we are and begin learning how to love the girl/woman we’ve been all along?

We cried. We laughed. We howled! We opened our hearts and went into the places so many women experience but don’t always feel safe enough to talk about.

We talk about what it means to stop being at war with your body and become your own healer, to transform the inner critic into your greatest cheerleader, and to understand that self-love is not a body size. It’s an energy.

Georgia shares her journey of reconnecting with the Wild Woman Archetype (must read - Women Who Run With The Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés), trusting intuition as one of our greatest superpowers, and finding healing through women’s circles, creativity, and community. Because sometimes the medicine we’re searching for is simply having people who remind us that we don’t have to do life alone.

We also explore the pressure women feel to settle down, become mothers, and follow a timeline that may not belong to their soul. Should every woman become a mother? What are the tradeoffs of motherhood? And what happens when we surrender our expectations and allow the universe to write a story greater than the one we planned?

From Kabbalah’s teaching of certainty beyond logic to the importance of finding your tribe, nourishing your soul, creating, and learning to love yourself through every season of becoming, this conversation is an invitation to trust your intuition, surrender the timeline, and come home to yourself.

We close the episode with a beautiful prayer from Georgia that I hope stays with you long after the conversation ends.

Thank you, Georgia, for sharing your unique wisdom with us on this episode!

There are people who study health, and then there are people who spend a lifetime studying what it means to be fully human. Dr. Golda is one of them.

Born to Holocaust-survivor parents and raised on a chicken farm in New Jersey, Dr. Golda's path has taken her through the worlds of psychology, nutrition, spirituality, meditation, expressive arts, and conscious human development. For more than fifty years, she has explored the relationship between body, mind, and soul, helping people regenerate from the inside out.

In this fascinating conversation, we explore her groundbreaking Circle of Time, a map of human development that reveals how we evolve through stages of physical, psychological, spiritual, and transpersonal growth. We discuss intuition, psychosomatic healing, conscious parenting, the four temperaments, meditation, and the ways our early experiences shape our lives.

We also dive into regenerative living, from cell to soul. Dr. Golda shares her perspective on nutrition, longevity, stress, hormones, and what she believes modern healthcare is often missing. Along the way, she offers profound insights into the Seven Levels of the Will and how we move from impulse and striving into alignment, mastery, and purpose.

This is a conversation about wholeness, human potential, and the lifelong journey of becoming who we were meant to be.

Thank you, Dr. Golda, for sharing your wisdom with us on Binah Says!

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There are women who walk between worlds — and Vilina Malka is one of them.

Born in New York, trained at Parsons School of Design, and forged through careers in film, fashion, and directing, Vilina's path took a sacred turn — one that led her away from everything she knew and toward everything she truly was. Today, she moves through the world as an Akashic Oracle, Healer, Ceremonialist, Blue Lotus Priestess, and Multidisciplinary Artist, guiding souls back to the Light and into the fullness of their purpose.

In this luminous conversation, we explore what it truly means to come home to yourself — not as a single moment, but as a lifetime of devotion. Together we journey through the sacred architecture of our soul's path: understanding our unique blueprint and soul mission, releasing the constructs that keep us small, and daring to build a life — and even a business — around what brings us deep bliss.

We speak of the body as temple. Of nature, clean nourishment, and silent retreats as portals back to center. Of unlocking the voice — often sealed by past life trauma — as one of the most profound acts of healing available to us. Of devotional art, authentic song, and the soul families who travel with us across lifetimes.

This is a conversation about freedom. Not the kind granted by the world — but the kind remembered from within.

If you have ever felt the call to break free, to release the old self, to stop forcing and begin flowing — this episode is your permission.

Thank you, Vilina, for revealing your wisdom with us on Binah Says!

In this episode of Binah Says, I sit down with entrepreneur Daniel Snow for a raw and thought-provoking conversation on purpose, fulfillment, and the pursuit of more than just external success.

From growing up in a small town in New Jersey to walking away from a career in dentistry, Daniel shares how he built multiple million-dollar businesses across social media, consumer brands, and his agency—ultimately earning a spot on Forbes 30 Under 30. But behind the accolades, he opens up about the deeper journey: shifting from chasing validation to seeking internal alignment.

Together, we unpack the fear of living a mediocre life, the challenges of scaling multiple companies, and what it really takes to build strong teams and culture. Daniel also reflects on his current season of self-discovery—questioning meaning, exploring spirituality, and redefining what fulfillment truly looks like.

This episode dives into the idea that the process is the prize, why achieving goals and overcoming challenges fuels purpose, and how moments of comfort can sometimes leave us feeling lost. Daniel shares powerful insights on writing down goals, removing friction to take action, and how our perception—and others’ perception of us—can shape our reality.

If you’ve ever questioned your path, craved deeper meaning, or felt torn between success and fulfillment, this episode will challenge you to think differently and move with intention.

On this week's episode, we sit with the wisdom of Natalie Emerson — mother, philanthropist, devoted Kabbalah student, and luminous soul — as she opens up about her profound journey through life’s challenges, awakenings, and the lessons that shaped who she is today.

Together, we explore:

• What true power looks like for women in a modern world
• The dance between masculine and feminine energy — and how to harmonize both
• Her spiritual evolution: losing her connection to God, turning toward science and logic, and ultimately finding her way back to Source
• How to see beauty in pain by recognizing it as an invitation to grow
• Technology as a mirror for the evolution of human consciousness
• What it really means to “have it all”
• The irreplaceable role of genuine connection in leading a fulfilled, aligned life

This conversation is a reminder that living a conscious and meaningful life isn’t a destination — it’s a continual return to ourselves, to Truth, and to the Source that animates everything. Thank you, Natalie, for sharing your binah with us.

On this week's episode, we hear from the binah of Jon Gershman — father, husband, serial entrepreneur, and undercover kabbalist. His smile lights up every room and his presence radiates warmth, safety, and unconditional love. Jon has a rare gift of deeply connecting with people making them feel truly seen and heard.

As a dear friend, I had the privilege of hearing Jon’s story for the first time on this episode. From growing up in New York and navigating the challenges of divorced parents and family challenges, Jon began a lifelong quest to understand how the world works. That journey led him to 15 years of studying Kabbalah — and today, he shares the wisdom and transformative insights he’s gained along the way.

We dive into intimate and powerful stories that shaped who he is: turning resentment into unconditional love, surrendering control to a higher source, and learning to partner with the Creator in every aspect of life — from business to marriage to fatherhood.

This conversation is a beautiful reminder of what’s possible when we choose growth, faith, and love. You won’t want to miss it.

Thank you, Jon, for sharing your wisdom and understanding with us on Binah Says.

This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Avigail Tree—a remarkable soul with an extraordinary story of transformation. Avigail takes us on her journey from growing up in the Mormon faith to questioning everything she once believed, ultimately discovering a higher spiritual path through the wisdom of Kabbalah.

Together, we explore the power of owning your story, creating meaningful change, and uncovering the hidden lessons in shame, anxiety, and embarrassment to spark true transformation. Avigail also opens up about navigating divorce and redefining her understanding of faith and family along the way.

Avigail is an interior designer based in Las Vegas and a devoted mother of two. She’s the author of The 40 Day Miracle, a practical journal that uses Kabbalistic wisdom to help you reveal new dimensions of your soul. She also hosts the podcast Between the Strings, where she shares inspiring stories of Kabbalah students applying this ancient wisdom in everyday life.

Key takeaways include:

• Fear is an illusion—and how to move beyond it
• Why your desires matter and how they guide your soul’s purpose
• Religion vs spirituality—and what this looks like in our modern world
• Achieving actionable transformation through 40 days of intentional journaling 

Avigail, thank you for sharing your wisdom, understanding, and Light with us on the Binah Says podcast.