Human & Holy

While Human & Holy is on a season break, we’re bringing back this conversation with Chayale Tzukernik, where we explore the role our thoughts play in the way we view the world.

Chayale speaks about bridging the gap between her intellectual understanding of an idea and its practical implications in her life. We discuss questioning our natural thought processes in order to guide them towards a more objective truth, and how to practically reframe our experiences in order to align them with a more G-dly perspective of the world.

* * * * * * *

To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at [email protected]

To support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor.

Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations ✨

Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday & Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.

* * * * * * *

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Introduction: Struggling with judgmental thoughts

01:10 – Season break announcement

01:42 – Meet Chayale Tzukernik

03:05 – Why thought is central in Chassidus

04:38 – The transformative power of thought

06:45 – Internal vs. external harmony through intentional thinking

08:10 – Reframing control: from force to gentle inner teaching

10:00 – Bridging the gap between knowing and living Torah ideas

12:03 – Making Torah personal: internalizing Hashem’s love

13:44 – Choosing thoughts vs. controlling them

15:40 – Thoughts as clutter: does it spark joy?

17:32 – From default judgment to G-dly perception

19:00 – Questioning our own perceptions: trusting Hashem’s view over ours

21:20 – Releasing attachment to negative thoughts

22:20 – Reframing fear through divine perspective

24:30 – Parenting and fear: letting go of control

26:07 – Moving self out of the center, putting G-d in His place

27:50 – Thinking good

28:40 – The case for conscious thought selection

30:20 – Judging others: from coercion to spiritual re-alignment

33:10 – Practical steps to retrain your thoughts

35:10 – Replacing old narratives with Torah truth

36:45 – Personalizing Torah ideas to real relationships

38:30 – Applying Chassidus to judgment in daily life

40:00 – Looking for evidence of the soul in others

41:30 – Final thoughts: transformation through gentle redirection

42:55 – Outro: Season 6 returns Sept 7

While we take a season break, we’re bringing back this unforgettable conversation with Devorie Kreiman, a mother, educator, and woman of deep faith who has lived through unimaginable loss.

In this episode, Devorie shares the raw journey of losing multiple childre, and the lifelong work of finding G-d in the depths of grief. With honesty, courage, and spiritual clarity, she teaches us how to move from “life is impossible” to “I am possible,” holding pain and faith in the same breath.

Find out more about Devorie Kreiman and purchase her book, "Even If I'm Not" at www.devoriekreiman.com

This episode originally aired June 2022. Season 6 returns on Sunday, Sep. 7.

* * * * * * *

To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at [email protected]

To support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor.

Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations ✨

Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms.

* * * * * * *

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Introduction: Season break

00:53 – Meet Devorie Kreiman and her story of loss and faith

02:15 – Losing her first child: the diagnosis and heartbreak

03:30 – A pattern of illness: discovering a genetic condition

04:40 – The sudden, tragic death of her son Yossi

06:15 – Teaching HaYom Yom the day Yossi died

07:30 – The mitzvah of lighting Shabbos candles through grief

08:55 – Beginning the spiritual journey of doing what feels impossible

10:00 – The early years: grieving four sick children

11:40 – The pain of stopping to have more children

13:15 – What her sick children taught her about unconditional love

14:30 – Navigating deep jealousy, pain, and spiritual honesty

16:00 – How her son's passing reshaped her identity and reality

17:50 – The quiet, paralyzing grief after Yossi’s death

18:40 – “Even If I’m Not” – the story behind the title of her book

20:30 – Frozen with pain: knowing truth but struggling to live it

21:30 – The role of EMDR, EFT, and therapy in healing

22:30 – A powerful memory from Simchas Torah: “I’m possible”

25:00 – The final day of shiva and a miraculous moment of hope

26:45 – Tapping into the soul’s strength: “We are possible”

28:00 – The deeper awareness of a soul’s journey and Hashem’s plan

29:00 – Spiritual growth vs. prolonged grief – finding the balance

30:00 – Becoming a grandmother to Yossi’s namesake

31:40 – Navigating bittersweet joy through birth and loss

33:00 – Real-time self-talk: making space for grief and joy

34:30 – Reclaiming rituals like Shabbos candles with new meaning

36:15 – The lifelong challenge of answering “How many children do you have?”

37:20 – Deepened joy and gratitude that grows through loss

38:30 – Appreciation, laughter, and high-quality living after grief

39:40 – Final advice: how to bring Chassidus into daily struggle

41:00 – “We need light in the tunnel, not just at the end”

42:00 – Closing thoughts: a life of small lights, faith, and awareness

43:10 – Outro: Human & Holy Season 6 returns September 7

Wrapping up Season 5 of Human & Holy! We will be going on a season break and re-airing some favorite episodes until Season 6 airs on Sunday, Sep. 7 ✨

To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, share your feedback or guest recommendations, please email us at [email protected]

To support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor.

Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations ✨

Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday & Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.

A conversation about singlehood, self-worth, and the spiritual journey of opening yourself up to receive G-d's blessings. Jackie, a former psychologist turned global dating mentor, shares powerful insights about faith and personal identity, her story of finding her soulmate at 44, having a baby at 50, and the profound inner work she experienced during that time.

To contact Jackie or learn more about her courses, you can find her at jackieglaser.com or find Jackie on Instagram: datingbyjackieg

EPISODE SPONSOR:This episode is sponsored by Tov Bookkeeping, founded by Tova Munitz. Message @TovBookkeeping on instagram or Whatsapp 323-770-9356 to book a free 20 minute consultation.

* * * * * * *

To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at [email protected]

To support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor.

Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations ✨

Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday & Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.

* * * * * * *

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction & The Power of Inner Shifts

01:25 - Meet Jackie Glaser: Psychologist Turned Dating Coach

04:00 - Helping Others Dissolve Inner Blockages

06:00 - Single by Design, Not by Punishment

08:15 - Jackie's Journey

11:00 - 14 Years of Waiting: Wrestling with Hashem

13:30 - The Myth of "Not Being Whole Enough" for Marriage

16:00 - Soulmates, Timing & Hashem’s Bigger Plan

18:10 - Crushed to Create: The Olive Oil Analogy

20:00 - Spiritual Bypassing vs. Real Inner Work

23:00 - Mirror Moments: Patterns That Reveal Our Growth Areas

26:15 - How Self-Worth Impacts Dating & Relationships

28:30 - Building Self-Trust through Somatic & Emotional Work

32:00 - Dissolving Fear & Receiving Blessings

35:00 - How We Project Internal Beliefs onto Others

38:00 - Rejection, Self-Worth & Emotional Resilience

41:00 - Our Flaws Are Filters, Not Failures

44:00 - Shadchanim, Boundaries & Trusting Hashem

47:00 - True Bitachon: Trusting Hashem in Action

49:30 - Real Life Example: Surgery, Fear & Hashem’s Protection

53:00 - The Role of Anxiety as a Spiritual Opportunity

56:00 - Loneliness, Desperation & How to Nurture Ourselves

59:00 - Healthy Yearning vs. Desperation in Dating

01:02:00 - Who You Marry Reflects Where You’re At

01:04:00 - Manifesting, Misconceptions & Hashem’s Role

01:06:30 - How to Support Single Friends with Sensitivity

A lesson from the red heifer about how faith is not something that is created or imposed on our lives, but is the ground that everything instinctively rests on.

Also: being a channel for giving to others despite our own blockages, leaning into our engraved experience of faith, and the invitation in the unexplainable laws within the Torah.

Based on a talk from the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Parshas Chukas, Chelek Alef.

* * * * * * *

To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at [email protected]

To support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor.

Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations ✨

Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday & Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.

In this intergenerational conversation, mother and daughter open their hearts to reflect on what it means to be impacted by the Lubavitcher Rebbe in today’s world. From personal encounters with the Rebbe to honest reflections on what it looks like to be shifted by the Rebbe's teachings without his physical presence, we explore the rich empowerment, divine awareness and love of another Jew that characterizes the Lubavitcher Rebbe's impact.

C. Rochel Duchman is a Certified Life Coach (by Infiniti Coaching Training) and Dating Coach. She believes each person has exceptional gifts and greatness to contribute to the universe. As a coach, she is committed to helping each individual uncover and reach their limitless potential. Find out more at Autumncoaching.net. Instagram: Autumncoaching. Facebook: Autumn Coaching. Phone: 323-620-3618

Srula Chaiton is a guiding force in the lives of children and families—leading with warmth, vision, and deep compassion. Through her work with Kol Yakov Yehuda, camp, and dance, she has shaped some of the most innovative programming for girls, especially around Shabbos and Jewish identity, setting a new standard for creativity and meaning. As a proud member of Chai Lifeline’s crisis intervention team and one of the first female CTMs with Magen Am, Srula brings calm, strength, and action where it’s needed most. Devoted wife, beloved mother, and vibrant community builder, she lives each day with purpose—rooted in faith, growth, and an unshakable belief in the power of the neshama. She can be contacted at [email protected].

* * * * * * *

To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at [email protected]

To support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor.

Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations ✨

Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday & Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.

TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Welcome

00:45 – Meet Srula Chaiton: Building Spiritual Community for Kids

02:20 – Experiencing the Rebbe's Impact Beyond Physical Presence

04:00 – A Tzaddik's Soul After Their Passing

06:30 – I Feel Empowered to Have an Impact

08:15 – Making the Rebbe’s Energy Accessible Today

08:55 – Why Do You Want Your Children to Feel Connected to the Rebbe?

11:50 – Total Immersion: My Life is Not Made of Fragmented Pieces

14:30 – Encouraging Teens to Ask and Learn

17:00 – Meet Rochel Duchman: Growing Up with a Legendary Chabad Legacy

19:00 – "I Was Your Chossid Before You Were My Rebbe"

20:12 – Growing Up in Close Proximity to the Rebbe

22:00 – Personal Story: My Private Audience with the Rebbe

24:29 – Use the Gifts That You Have

25:45 – The Rebbe’s Belief in Me Still Gives Me Strength

28:00 – How Did the Rebbe's Passing Impact You?

30:20 – Empowering the Individual Soul

32:30 – Intergenerational Reflection: What We Admire in Each Other

35:00 – Truth, Faith, and the Power of Stories

38:10 – Teaching Through Experience and Realness

42:00 – A Personal Letter and Unexpected Answer

43:37 – Footage of the Rebbe's Leadership

44:51– Lifting Others Will Uplift You

46:00 – What Messages from the Rebbe Would You Like to See More Integrated?

48:08 – Returning to Our Core

51:00 – Judaism is Coming Alive

52:00 – How Would You Like to See the Rebbe's Impact Develop?

55:06 – Trusting the Next Generation

A moving source exploring how our beloved biblical characters were unaware of the way their lives were being recorded as the text of the Torah and what that teaches us about the sacredness of the lived experience of our Judaism and how our lives are becoming a part of the Torah's story, too.

Sources:

Rus Rabbah 5

Rupture and Reconstruction: The Transformation of Contemporary Orthodoxy by Haym Soloveitchik linked here: https://traditiononline.org/rupture-and-reconstruction-the-transformation-of-contemporary-orthodoxy

* * * * * * *

To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at [email protected]

To support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor.

Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations ✨

Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday & Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.

How do you move from fear to purpose? Bestselling author and TikTok exec Michal Oshman shares how discovering her soul helped her overcome anxiety, perfectionism, and self-doubt. She opens up about parenting with intention, redefining success, and embracing the concept of bitul—spiritual humility—as a path to clarity and peace.

Michal Oshman is the former Head of Company Culture, Diversity and Inclusion at TikTok Europe, and was formerly responsible for international leadership and team development at Facebook. Throughout her career, Michal has trained and coached hundreds of tech leaders. She served as an officer in the IDF, and has three university degrees in psychodynamic and systemic thinking, sociology, and anthropology. Michal lives with her husband and their children in London, UK.

Find out more about Michal on michaloshman.com.

Contact Michal at [email protected]

To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at [email protected]

To support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor.

Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations

✨Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday & Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.

* * * * * * *

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Intro: Fear, Purpose & Jewish Wisdom

01:37 – Meet Michal Oshman

05:10 – Fear vs. Anxiety

09:00 – Discovering the Jewish Soul

14:00 – You Are Here for a Reason

18:00 – Parenting with Soul, Not Fear

22:10 – Hashem as a Life Partner

25:20 – The Holiness of Marriage

29:20 – Confidence vs. Fear in the Workplace

33:50 – Letting Go of Parental Perfection

38:10 – Finding Purpose Through Life Phases

44:45 – Discovering and Using Your Gifts

48:00 – What Is Bitul?

52:25 – Living for a Mission Greater Than the Self

55:00 – The Power of Honest Friendship

57:20 – You Are Needed

Time rushes forward and in attempt to control its passage, we often find ourselves divvying it up into smaller sections, mining it for every ounce of productive energy, or missing it entirely. In this episode, we explore how mitzvos offer us a way to suspend time---not by escaping it, but by entering it more deeply. Each mitzvah invites us into a moment of stillness within the endless flow of life. These moments of interaction with the divine don’t just change our experience of time, but reshape us as people. Our beings are shifted by the way we choose to inhabit the moments of our lives.

Source mentioned: Maamer V’Avraham Zaken 5738 Sefer Hamamorim Melukat Vol. 1

* * * * * * *

To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at [email protected]

To support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor.

Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations ✨

Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday & Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.

A conversation with Miriam Tenenbaum about the power of a mother's influence, staying connected to a deeper calling while experiencing the mundane moments of motherhood, and staying grounded within your sense of self while showing up for others.

To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at [email protected]

To support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor.

Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations ✨

Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday & Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.