Deep Meaningful Conversations

By Alex Fleksher and Rivki SilverReligion & Spirituality Judaism

Deep Meaningful Conversations episodes

April 28, 2021 7: The Hows And Whys Of Self-Care
A lot's been said about self-care in the world of frum media. Based on all the passionate (and indignant) letter writers out there, it seems that the topic of what is self-care and what it isn’t, why we need it and how to do it, can get controversial at times. So we wanted to have the discussion right here on the podcast, Normal Frum Women-style!
In today’s episode we’ll be discussing:
- What self-care means and how to do it
- Rivki and Alex’s self-care evolution
- The crucial role of mental health in self-care, with psychotherapist Dr. Rachel Goodman
- Practical tips and inspiration from the salon chair with aesthetician and sheitel macher Fariba Diamond
By the end of this episode, we hope you’ll feel more inspired along with us to make YOU a priority in your busy life.
This episode is sponsored by Wellness by Miriam, the 17-day diet plan, boutique nutrition and weight loss program . Visit www.wellnessbymiriam.com for more information and follow her on instagram @wellness.delivered.
We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. And please send us your Takeaway mentioned in the episode!
References:
Dr. Rachel Goodman’s website: www.drrachelgoodman.com
Mental Health Shabbat: www.mentalhealth.tbdj.org
Fariba Diamond: instagram - @faribadiamond
50 min
April 14, 2021 6: Getting To Know Alex And Rivki
You know how when you listen to a podcast and start feeling connected to the hosts and then think, “Hey, I would really like to know more about them! So many questions!” Well, we’re hoping you’ve had similar thoughts listening to Normal Frum Women! So to give our listeners more of a sneak peak into who we really are, we interviewed each other, and asked some pretty deep questions (as well as the 5 Questions at the end, of course). We hope our answers give you the opportunity to get to know us better.
In today’s episode we’ll be discussing:
- How we made some major life decisions
- Things we struggle with in our Yiddishkeit
- What we’re proud about being Orthodox Jewish women
- What people wouldn’t guess about us based on our public persona
- What we truly strive for in life
And more!!
We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. And please send us your Takeaway mentioned in the episode!
This episode is sponsored by Cleveland Kesher. Contact Yocheved Wylen for advertising information at [email protected].
References:

Ruchi Koval’s Pesach article
https://outoftheorthobox.com/an-ikea-passover/?v=7516fd43adaa
Alex’s experiences at AishUK
https://mishpacha.com/growing-our-resilience-muscles/
Rivki’s conversion story
https://jewinthecity.com/2018/05/people-kept-asking-me-if-i-was-jewish-and-then-one-day-i-decided-to-be/
46 min
April 14, 2021 6: Getting To Know Alex And Rivki
You know how when you listen to a podcast and start feeling connected to the hosts and then think, “Hey, I would really like to know more about them! So many questions!” Well, we’re hoping you’ve had similar thoughts listening to Normal Frum Women! So to give our listeners more of a sneak peak into who we really are, we interviewed each other, and asked some pretty deep questions (as well as the 5 Questions at the end, of course). We hope our answers give you the opportunity to get to know us better.
In today’s episode we’ll be discussing:
- How we made some major life decisions
- Things we struggle with in our Yiddishkeit
- What we’re proud about being Orthodox Jewish women
- What people wouldn’t guess about us based on our public persona
- What we truly strive for in life
And more!!
We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. And please send us your Takeaway mentioned in the episode!
This episode is sponsored by Cleveland Kesher. Contact Yocheved Wylen for advertising information at [email protected].
References:

Ruchi Koval’s Pesach article
https://outoftheorthobox.com/an-ikea-passover/?v=7516fd43adaa
Alex’s experiences at AishUK
https://mishpacha.com/growing-our-resilience-muscles/
Rivki’s conversion story
https://jewinthecity.com/2018/05/people-kept-asking-me-if-i-was-jewish-and-then-one-day-i-decided-to-be/
46 min
March 24, 2021 BONUS: Normal Frum Rebbetzins Continued
We had a lot of extra content from our conversations with Chamie Haber and Yocheved Goldberg that we weren’t able to fit into the final cut for the Normal Frum Rebbetzins episode, and we thought it would be a nice pre-Pesach treat to share those unheard selections with you, so you could listen to them while you clean or pack or procrastinate or whatever it is you’re up to right now.
Enjoy our first Bonus Episode!
27 min
March 24, 2021 BONUS: Normal Frum Rebbetzins Continued
We had a lot of extra content from our conversations with Chamie Haber and Yocheved Goldberg that we weren’t able to fit into the final cut for the Normal Frum Rebbetzins episode, and we thought it would be a nice pre-Pesach treat to share those unheard selections with you, so you could listen to them while you clean or pack or procrastinate or whatever it is you’re up to right now.
Enjoy our first Bonus Episode!
27 min
March 10, 2021 5: How To Make Pesach In Five Days With Meira Spivak
It’s that time of year again - Pesach is coming. Feeling stressed? We’re here to help and we think our discussion with Meira Spivak, whose new book “How To Make Pesach In Five Days” is taking the world by storm, will help you feel like a queen when you sit down at the seder this year.
In today’s episode we’ll be discussing:
-Our own experiences making Pesach
-Meira’s background and unique skill set
-What inspired Meira to write this book
-What it actually means to make Pesach in Five Days
-The lists and recipes you’ll find in the book
-The biggest mistake people make when preparing for Pesach
-How to go into the seder feeling like a queen
Buy Meira’s book here - All proceeds go to charity (NCSY)
We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. And please send us your Takeaway mentioned in the episode!
This episode is sponsored by Rena Reiser’s Tune In Journal
45 min
March 10, 2021 5: How To Make Pesach In Five Days With Meira Spivak
It’s that time of year again - Pesach is coming. Feeling stressed? We’re here to help and we think our discussion with Meira Spivak, whose new book “How To Make Pesach In Five Days” is taking the world by storm, will help you feel like a queen when you sit down at the seder this year.
In today’s episode we’ll be discussing:
-Our own experiences making Pesach
-Meira’s background and unique skill set
-What inspired Meira to write this book
-What it actually means to make Pesach in Five Days
-The lists and recipes you’ll find in the book
-The biggest mistake people make when preparing for Pesach
-How to go into the seder feeling like a queen
Buy Meira’s book here - All proceeds go to charity (NCSY)
We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. And please send us your Takeaway mentioned in the episode!
This episode is sponsored by Rena Reiser’s Tune In Journal
45 min
February 24, 2021 4: Normal Frum Rebbetzins
Rebbetzins are normal frum women too! In this episode we sit down with Rebbetzin Chamie Haber of Norfolk, VA, and Rebbetzin Yocheved Goldberg of Boca Raton, Florida, and get real about the complexities, nuances and joys of being a rebbetzin!
In today’s episode we’ll be discussing:
-The role of the rebbetzin in inspiring, mentoring and leading her community and beyond
-The traits we look for in a rebbetzin
-Personalities, skill sets and babka baking: The challenges rebbetzins face wearing many hats for many people
-Being a rebbetzin as a life goal vs. growing into the role
-What rebbetzins love and struggle with in their position
-The rebbetzin and rabbi relationship
-Tips for developing a relationship with a rebbetzin
We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. And please send us your Takeaway mentioned in the episode!
This episode of Normal Frum Women is sponsored by CBs Shuk @cbsshuk
45 min
February 24, 2021 4: Normal Frum Rebbetzins
Rebbetzins are normal frum women too! In this episode we sit down with Rebbetzin Chamie Haber of Norfolk, VA, and Rebbetzin Yocheved Goldberg of Boca Raton, Florida, and get real about the complexities, nuances and joys of being a rebbetzin!
In today’s episode we’ll be discussing:
-The role of the rebbetzin in inspiring, mentoring and leading her community and beyond
-The traits we look for in a rebbetzin
-Personalities, skill sets and babka baking: The challenges rebbetzins face wearing many hats for many people
-Being a rebbetzin as a life goal vs. growing into the role
-What rebbetzins love and struggle with in their position
-The rebbetzin and rabbi relationship
-Tips for developing a relationship with a rebbetzin
We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. And please send us your Takeaway mentioned in the episode!
This episode of Normal Frum Women is sponsored by CBs Shuk @cbsshuk
45 min
February 10, 2021 3: How To Say No (Without Feeling Guilty)
There are so many situations in life where we have the option to embrace opportunities or reject them, to say yes to something where we give a little (or a lot) of ourselves, or to say no, for whatever the reason. Setting boundaries is a crucial key to healthy interpersonal relationships -- and emotional health. But sometimes it’s so hard. Join us as we get to the root of these issues, and how they specifically impact the lives of frum women.
In today’s episode we’ll be discussing:
    -Why it’s so hard to say no
   -The importance of setting boundaries
   -Setting boundaries in contributing to the community, with special guest Gill Wolovitz, LSW (MA)
   -Setting boundaries in interpersonal relationships, with psychologist and author, Sarah Chana Radcliffe
   -Practical takeaways to set boundaries protecting the things we value most
We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. And please send us your Takeaway mentioned in the episode!
References:
Daring Greatly, by Brene Brown
https://www.amazon.com/Daring-Greatly-Courage-Vulnerable-Transforms/dp/1592408419

This episode of Normal Frum Women is supported by CB's Shuk @cbsshuk
47 min

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