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  • EP 13: Have we Had all the Answers to Mental Health all along? Rabbi Dr. Saul Haimoff, Co-Author of The Handbook of Torah and Mental Health

    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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    39 min
  • EP 12: Bringing a Whole New Meaning to "Influencing" with Elaine Chaya

    Ever wonder what it's like being an influencer? Curious to hear more from a top blogger and content creator? Would you be surprised that one could find an imbalance in all that glitz and glam....?

    On Episode 12 of Chat With Betty you will learn from Elaine Chaya, a Persian Jewish babe who shares all things with love to inspire you to be YOU. With over 93K following, she's definatly figured it all out... 

     Elaine started off mainly focusing on fashion and creating her brand (formerly known as @fashionlaine). But over time, she want to find a way to implement her everyday type self into the content and inspire colorful and brightness not just through pictures but through actions and words. 

    She created the “Woke Up This Way Challenge” that encouraged people to “bring realness back to social media” and the Class of Quarantine 2020 movement that reminded people that we’re really “all in this together” in a fun cheeky graduating class type way while tying it to a pay it forward partnership with the LA Food Bank to provide meals to people in need during these times. "My journey has shown me, and what I hope for it to show others, how there are so many ways that you can go about being you and expressing your messages with the world." 

    Elaine Chaya, changing the game and bringing a whole new meaning to "Influencing" on Chat With Betty The Podcast Episode  

    Find Elaine Chaya on instagram @elainechaya ! 

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    36 min
  • EP 11: Giving The Gift of Literacy with Leslie Gang, CoFounder of Hindi's Libraries

    Did you know that in low income families there is an average of 4 to 0  children's books in their home? 

    In August of 2018, our community lost an incredible human being, Dr. Hindi Krinsky, at the young age of 32. To continue Hindi's legacy, family and friends chose to build three free-standing libraries in her children's school. In order to fill these libraries, we reached out to the community for gently used books.


    What started as a small school project has quickly become a national literacy initiative. Hindi's Libraries collects and donates new and gently used children’s books to more than 385 organizations throughout the world. Together, we are able to continue Hindi's legacy and share her love of literature with thousands of children. They have since collected over 99,000 books which we've donated to more than 380 organizations throughout the world spanning across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Africa, India & Israel.

    Today I chat with Leslie Gang, co-founder of Hindi's Libraries who shares with us the tragic story which was then so beautifully turned into an enormous place to give back to those in literacy need.


    Reading Books Makes You Better - www.hindislibraries.com @hindislibraries on instagram email to get involved:[email protected]

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    31 min
  • Ep 10: How to make your dreams reality, even when conflicting. Tamir Goodman,The Jewish Jordan chats
    Tamir Goodman, The Jewish Jordon on Episode 10 of Chat With Betty! 
    Ever wonder what it would be like to sacrifice one of your dreams, your inner most passion and drive, something you call your absolute purpose in life for another equally fundamental part of who you are? What would you do? How would you choose one over the other? How would you stay confident and focused? Would you plunge under pressure? 
    In todays episode, hear how Tamir's fervency for the sport of basketball did not disallow him to keep his belief and practice of his religion. His resilience, and innermost faith, in fact, allowed him to have an even stronger purpose towards playing basketball. 
    Dubbed "The Jewish Jordan" by Sports Illustrated, he is a former professional basketball player and current successful entrepreneur, coach, educator and motivational speaker. Tamir then made history as the first Jewish basketball player to play D-I college and professional basketball without playing on the Jewish Sabbath. Despite receiving a full scholarship to number-one ranked University of Maryland, Tamir chose to play for D-I Towson University, as their schedule better accommodated his religious observance. Tamir was featured on 60 Minutes, ESPN, CNN, Fox and many others. He was covered in The New York Times, The Washington Post and in media sources across the United States, Israel and around the world. n 2002, Tamir fulfilled his dream of moving to Israel when he was signed by top Israeli and European League basketball team, Maccabi Tel Aviv. Former NBA Coach, David Blatt, was the team’s coach at the time. In 2004, Tamir took a break from playing basketball to serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) where he was awarded “Most Outstanding Soldier.”
    Tamir currently runs a world class summer overnight basketball camp in Jerusalem for players from around the world. Tamir is also the founder of Zone190, a training device being used in the NBA, and of Sport Strings Tzitzit. He is the published author of the  “The Jewish Jordan’s Triple Threat,” an international motivational speaker, and a sports and business consultant. Tamir holds a B.A. in communications and lives in Jerusalem with his wife and five kids.
    To find out more please see: www.tamirgoodman.com @tamirgoodman on instagram
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    38 min
  • EP 9: Uncovering Your Purpose with Zelda Volkov of 'My Happily Every After' and founder of Zelda Wigs

    Many of us think we know someone, but what if perhaps we don't.. i mean, really don't. Zelda Volkov - the owner and founder of Zelda Wigs in 2013 is not only deeply attuned to the innermost movements of the human mind, she is now committed to using that to inspire others to identify their own voice and uncover your true purpose in life. 

    A single mother of 3 beautiful girls, began to uncover her purpose as she started to live HER truth. She then started to implement and execute this lifestyle of meaning and owning her decisions. This is a story of strength, a story of empowerment, and one of finding meaning into our daily actions. With her new journey she began her own program to spread this knowledge and awareness to helping others. A 6 week journey with Zelda, Life Coach at My Happily Ever After will transform your life - check it out and register for her next one at www.zeldyy.com and start living the life that you are meant to! 

    FInd Zelda, life coach on instagram @zeldyy and for you next fabulous wig @zeldahair


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    52 min
  • EP 8: From Trauma to Triumph, How Yehudis Smith of Imagined Coach transformed her life.

    Episode 8... How one woman went through trauma to then creating her own business to better women and parenting all over the world - Yehudis smith, of imagined consulting is my guest today on Chat With Betty. Join us as we chat about making positive movements out of trauma and into spreading awareness, educating and guiding schools and individuals about CONSCIOUS PARENTING. 

    Yehudis also opens up to us about going deep within oneself to remember and believe that we are worthy of more. Becoming aware of this worthiness will allow us to blossom... and she has really shown us that blossoming is really possible! 

    Yehudis Smith, owner and operator of Imagined Educational Consulting and Parent Coaching. She teaches parents, teachers alike about child development and conscious parenting. She is a writer, and an activist for many platforms of injustice, most notably women's issues. She's happily married and lives in Parkland, Florida with her husband and 4 children. Please find her on instagram @imaginedcoach and web: www.imaginedconsulting.com 


    38 min
  • EP 7: Mental Health Awareness + Breaking Stigmas with Shoshana Mehler of Project Proactive

    There is still so much stigma surrounded by mental health, it's astonishing. The discussion of topics on mental health and awareness is even specifically lower in many faith based communities. 

    At Project Proactive, a nonprofit  organization, they tackle this dilemma head on.  Project Proactive aims to offer proactive education, awareness, empowerment, leadership development, unity, and authenticity to any and all individuals, and oh boy have they been successful. Launching their first ever Teen Leadership Development Program this summer with a pretty impressive lineup, live seminars bringing awareness on all topics in mental health, and connecting with resources all over to make sure there is the necessary help available at any time they have started a whole new movement and dont plan to stop. Meet Shoshana Mehler, a behavioral health counselor, certified mental health first aid instructor, and founder as we chat more about different mental health stigmas and ways you can join the team! 

    Follow them on social media/web where together with Rebecca Shapiro, a Marketing and Communications Consultant with a background in Education, Curriculum Development, Graphic Design and Illustration, they continue to bring the awareness and resources to the world. 

    @project_proactive ~ www.jproactive.com 

    26 min
  • EP 6: Anti Bullying with Bubba Almony

    On Episode 6 I chat with Bubba Almony all about kindness, and simply being a good human. We specifically chat about Anti bullying - what really is bullying? Where do we draw the line between "playing around with someone" vs actually being hurtful? How can we best guide our children in ways to be more sensitive and aware of words and harmful effects they can potentially have on others?

    Bubba is a celebrity bodyguard who has worked with many known names in the industry (tune in to find out who!), an international ambassador for bodyguards against bullying, a host and creator of Bubba’s Bodyguard Podcast, a top protection agent in the nation, a humanitarian who has done large acts of kindness all across the world (some truly amazing deeds!) and a mentor to the youth offering guidance and awareness of different types of abuse and bullying. He has been working in the security field for over 10 years with an extensive martial arts background. He grew up in Ocean City, MD and is currently living in New Jersey.

    You can find Bubba on social media at: @bodyguardsagainstbullying @bubbaalmony


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    36 min
  • EP 5: Independent Mindset with Brian Breach

    Join me today on Episode 5 of Chat With Betty! Thrilled to chat today with Brian about The Independent Mindset! What is this? How can we get there? On this episode we will also get to know Brian a bit more, and I mean, get inspired from him and his truly incredible back story... 

    Brian Breach is a creator, entertainer, entrepreneur, recent Ted Talk speaker and a social media influencer. His journey started off in the world of music where he spent a decade performing and opening for some of the biggest names in hip hop, as well as having his song air nationally as the intro to a TV show for 3 years. In the process of making music he was able to co-found GTPS independent label and a highly successful hip hop blog getthatpaperson.com. Brian then also created Sikey Clothing and co-founded GTPS printing. Eventually, he stepped away from music and made a name for himself in the world of viral videos and sketch comedy. Brian plans to continue making his mark on earth while empowering others through motivational and positive content. He has also recently started working to launch his own TV show called America's Gone Viral with his partner in the endeavor Christine Curran the current host of Dining Divas. It will be the first ever viral competition show for content creators and it will be launched in 2020. Please find him at @brianbreach on instagram! 


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    32 min
  • EP 4: Talking Away The Taboo of Infertility and setting Boundaries with Aimee Baron, MD

    Doctor Aimee Baron, MD, founder of "I Was Supposed To Have a Baby" chats with me on Episode 4 about boundaries regarding family sensitivities. How and when is it appropriate to share deeply sensitive topics on social media - is it even a must do? How can we address others in a more thoughtful manner - as we are all aware, we never truly know what someone else is going through, especially with family dynamics. Tune in now to learn more about my views on this delicate topic and some practical tips on how we can be more emphatic towards others.

    Find Aimee on instagram @iwassupposedtohaveababy where collectively women all over the world, share heir own unique story (with topics ranging from infertility, miscarriage, still birth, endometriosis, ectopic, pcos, and more) all in the hopes of bringing awareness, and reminding each and every woman that you are not alone.  Together with Aimee, let's "Talk Away The Taboo!"


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    43 min

About Chat with Betty

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Welcome to “Chat with Betty,” by Betty Gulko.