We all know that relationships can have many challenges. It's not shocking to hear that 50% of marriages end in divorce. We all think we have it figured out when we meet, fall in love and skip blissfully into our wedding and life together. Until bam, we realize, it's just not that simple, 

Rabbi David Toledano, on Episode 22, explains that relationships/marriage is a profession. Once we begin to think this way, we will do our absolute best to understand it, learn it, and become experts in the field. Tune in to learn more about how you too can stop trying to "fix' your marriage, but build an exceptional one by design.

Rabbi David Toledano is a published author, prolific international speaker, executive transformational trainer, relationship expert, and family life coach who specializes in ALL stages of relationships: dating, premarital, marriage, divorce, family and parenting. He is based out of LA, but travels all over the world offering seminars. He can be found at www.toledanoacademy.com for more information. 

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On Episode 21 I chat with Gigi Robinson. She is a USC Alumni, full time content creator, digital marketing expert and tiktok creator strategist! She is also a proud chronic illness advocate, because she herself has dealt with many different illnesses throughout her life. Some of which are invisible. Until chatting with Gigi I really only thought of a few common illness, mainly ones of mental illness, that are seemingly "invisible" but on going deeper you begin to understand that one truly has no idea whatsoever what another could actually be going through. 

Gigis upbeat personality on instagram and tiktok would never leave you guessing she is holding back tears of pain on some days. She is inspiring and a true role model, Tune in on Episode 21 to learn more about Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and how invisible illnesses can affect our lives.  

Find her on social: @itsgigirobinson or Web: gigirobinson.com

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Chat with Betty Episode 20 - Heal with Gold through Kintsugi, a chat with Miriam Grunhaus of Mikah Fashion. 

In Japanese culture, pottery that break is not trashed, rather it is repaired with lacquer and gold or silver. The end result is more beautiful, valuable, and stronger than the original. The message is that broken is not a reason to be discarded; but rather an opportunity to improve. A message that through the process of mending, we become even more beautiful, valuable and unique than before. The art is called Kintsugi.

After 25 years as a marketer with expertise in Ethics and Compliance, Miriam Grunhaus, native of Brazil, entered the world of Fashion Design. Miriam’s commitment is to the women she serves. After learning about Kintsugi and being empowered by its message, Miriam decided that her brand will be a source of hope and friendship to women. 

Mikah’s mission is to empower women to accept themselves along with their imperfections and limitations. We want women to “wear their scars” with pride, to understand that each one of us is a unique work in progress. We want women to know they are beautiful, not despite their circumstances, but because of them. We want to empower women to own their struggles, and in doing so, to own their strength. 

Inspired by interviews Miriam has conducted with women who have gone through adversity but healed and found joy, Miriam is launching a healing and resilience course called Heal with Gold she is also coming out with a book on the subject in 2020.

Episode 20 is a MUST LISTEN! Learn more about the art of healing through KINTSUGI today! WWW.MIKAHFASHION.COM

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Mr. Charlie Harary, Esq. is a prolific speaker who has traveled all over the country and abroad speaking for organizations, schools, universities and institutions on a variety of topics and to audiences of various sizes and affiliations. He has created dozens of videos that have received worldwide attention reaching hundreds of thousands of people in over 15 countries.

Mr. Harary is the CEO of H3 Capital LLC, a private equity company based in New York.

Prior to H3 Capital, Mr. Harary was the First Vice President of Residential Operations and Legal Counsel of RXR Realty, a multi-billion dollar Real Estate Company based in New York. Prior to RXR, Mr. Harary was an associate in Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison and Davis Polk & Wardwell. He received his J.D. from Columbia Law School where he was awarded the James Kent Scholar and the Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar.

Mr. Harary is an Associate Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship at the Syms School of Business in Yeshiva University. He is also a Senior Lecturer for the Orthodox Union, Aish Hatorah and NCSY.

In addition, he is an active community leader. He is the founder and president of Milvado Inc., an organization that develops innovative methods to teach spirituality in relevant and modern ways. He is a member of the Executive Board of the OU as well as the Founding Chairman of its Young Leadership Cabinet. He is also a member of the Conference of Young Jewish Presidents.

Charlie is driven by the belief that the potential for greatness resides within every person. By integrating wisdom found in science, psychology and spirituality, each person can live a more fulfilling life and, in turn, impact the world. The principles Charlie shares are not simply theory. They are the same principles he has used to successfully pursue his own impact in the world.  As Charlie has expanded his message of personal success to radio, television, web, and print media, his one goal remains the same:  to reinvigorate his audience with a bold vision of their potential and lay out a clear path to achieve it. With his rare blend of passion, professional expertise, academic rigor, and spiritual wisdom, Charlie has a proven track record of inspiring people from every background and now even the more so with his newest book : UNLOCK YOUR GREATNESS. 

- www.charlieharary.com - @charlieharary -#TheAskCharlieShow - Podcast -

Tune in now to get the tools You need to unlock YOUR greatness! Episode 19 on apple podcast/spotify podcast or anywhere else! 

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Avital Levin is a social worker and educator who writes and frequently presents on issues related to healthy dating and relationships, domestic abuse, and sexual assault. She is the Director of Education at Shalom Task Force, a nonprofit organization which provides critical support for victims of intimate partner violence. Avital served as the Co-Director of OU-JLIC at Johns Hopkins University and taught at Machon Maayan in Israel. She has counseled individuals, couples and families, and ran support groups in clinical settings. She holds a BA in Psychology from FDU, a Master’s in Social Work from NYU, a Certificate in Women’s Health and Infertility Counseling from the Puah Institute, and a Certificate in Workplace Culture and Harassment Prevention from Ta'amod.

On Episode 18 of Chat With Betty The Podcast, we chat about the details of what does domestic abuse really mean? How can we define it? Whats the level where it certain behaviors are considered abusive? How can we help others in need? How can we get help in private? Are there signs before marriage to look out for? Are there ways to change one behaviors? If you are a bit overwhelmed with this topic, well, we go there! So, tune in now! 

Avital Levin, LMSW, Director of Education at Shalom Task Force can be found at: [email protected] 

To learn more visit at: shalomtaskforce.org Instagram: @shalomtaskforce Facebook: shalomtaskforcestf Twitter: shalomtask

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Friedy (Amy) and Roizy (Evelyn) Guttmann are sister pediatric OT, specializing in sensory and reflex integration as it impacts anxiety, ADD and learning disabilities at their Hands On OT Rehab clinic in Brooklyn, NY. They also run national accredited continuing education workshops for parents and therapists to share their knowledge and have founded the non-profit, H.O.P.E. Foundation to support parents and teachers in helping children.

Most people reasonably assume that Occupational Therapists only deal with fine motor skills and the ability to do physical or sensory tasks, but, as you tune in, you will find out, it's most definatly not the case.

On Episode 17  I chat with THE Guttmann sisters of Hands On Approaches all about Integration. How it impacts our lives, as children, parents, and adults. You’ll be shocked to learn more about this - its even deeper than you would ever think……..

They can be reached at info@handsonapproaches and at www.handsonotrehab.com 

To learn from them personally, be sure to follow them on Instagram at: handsonapproaches 

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Welcome to Episode 16 of Chat With Betty, the Podcast! On todays Episode we have Josh Aryeh! Josh is the CEO and founder of Lions View Development and Smiles Through Cars. 

"I always find time for the work which I find to be the most important and most rewarding of all­ which is charity work. I dress up as Batman (complete with my cars which have been transformed into  Bat-mobiles!) to visit sick children in hospitals, in outpatient treatment centers, or at their homes after returning from a hospital stay."

Something that started as a one­time favor, quickly turned into what is now helping visit and deliver over 30,000+ toys to sick or underprivileged children. Pictures and videos from various events can be seen on social media: BatmanRealAccount or website: SmilesThroughCars

Tune in to hear his incredible story and inspiring life direction he has now taken to help others - a lesson we can truly all learn from! 

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Avital Chizhik-Goldschmidt joins me today on Episode 15 of Chat With Betty the podcast! 

Avital is a writer and Life editor at the Forward, a news media coverage of Politics, arts and the culture of American Jews.

She was previously a reporter for Haaretz - a media outlet breaking Israeli and Middle East news, analysis & the latest reporting from the region. Her essays have appeared in the New York Times, Vox, and Salon, among others.

Avital teaches journalism at Yeshiva University's Stern College for Women, and is a rebbetzin alongside her husband Rabbi Benjamin Goldschmidt in Manhattan's Upper East Side.

On Episode 15 I chat with Avital about some of the difficult dynamics that come along with pushing the limits of bringing forth topics that may be otherwise under wraps within the Jewish communities. She is brave, determined, and ready to make a change… tune in! 

She can be found on both twitter and instagram: @avitalrachel web: avitalchizhik.com

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Batyah Delmoor - Los Angeles born, Jerusalem living playing the beautiful role of a mother and wife while also working as a reflexology practitioner. She is a Jewish woman of color and has spear headed many protest as an activist towards black lives.

What does it feel like to have racial discrimination? What is color blindness? Do you feel racial profiling happens subtly?

On Episode 14 I chat with Batyah all while there are protest going on RIGHT OUTSIDE her home in Jerusalem, Israel. She shares some of her personal stories of moments that she felt less than because of her skin color while in her Jewish communities. She also sheds light on how it feels to be living in this time during BLM and riots, as both a women of color AND jewish. 

Find her on instagram: @memoirsofadreamer 

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On Episode 13, I chat with Rabbi Dr. Saul Haimoff, a licensed clinical psychologist, with a specialty in children with behavioral and anxiety disorders. He received his PsyD from Long Island University - Post, and trained at sites such as: the Child Mind Institute, NYU Child Study Center, Northwell Health Cohen’s Children’s Hospital, New York City Children’s Center (Queens), Hofstra University and the Center for Anxiety. Additionally, he received his Rabbinical Degree from Yeshiva University and has many years of experience working in Jewish schools, shuls, and camps. He currently serves as the Head Rabbi of the Brandeis School in Lawrence, NY and The Associate Rabbi of the Jewish Center in Atlantic Beach, NY. 

He has recently teamed up with David H. Rosmarin, PhD, ABPP, an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and director of the McLean Hospital Spirituality and Mental Health Program. He is also the founder and director of the Center for Anxiety, which has offices in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Monsey to Co-Author the book titled: The Handbook of Torah and Mental Health.

Rabbi Dr. Saul Haimoff shares with us some specific sources from the Torah that clearly correlates to todays Modern Psychology and ways of handling our mental health. Have the answers been there all along? Have we missed it? Thanks to this new volume, we can start by simply delving into the Torah for some answers... 

Shop the book here! Follow On Instagram for some daily insights: @torahandmentalhealth 

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