Rena Reiser is a certified somatic coach, mentor, and workshop facilitator with over a decade of experience helping Jewish women connect with their inner selves and navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and authenticity. Combining traditional Jewish values with cutting-edge somatic healing techniques, Rena offers a unique, holistic approach to emotional and physical well-being.

Rena’s journey began with her own struggles with health, self-image, and personal growth. This inspired her to explore somatic healing, a body-focused approach that recognizes the deep connection between our physical sensations, emotions, and thoughts. Through this method, she discovered how to move beyond patterns of stress and self-doubt and developed tools to help others do the same.

Rena specializes in working with women who feel stuck in their relationships, careers, or personal development. Her approach empowers them to reconnect with their bodies, listen to their intuition, and gain clarity on their next steps. Rena’s clients describe her as compassionate, intuitive, and deeply insightful, with a gift for creating safe spaces for meaningful transformation.

Through her one-on-one coaching, group programs, and engaging workshops, Rena equips women with the tools to improve their relationships, set healthy boundaries, and navigate life with confidence. She also integrates Jewish wisdom and spirituality, helping her clients align their personal growth with their faith.

In her free time, Rena enjoys baking, spending time with her family, and reflecting on the beauty and depth of Jewish teachings.

Link: Download Rena’s free Tune In Journal + accompanying meditation at www.tuneinjournal.com.

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Listen as Raffi Bilek, author and social worker, discuss fighting fair with our partners and the fundamentals of keeping the peace. Raffi Bilek has been working with couples across the globe for over a decade. He has helped hundreds of couples improve their communication, boost their connection, recover from hurts and betrayals, and, in many cases, save their marriages.

Before that, Raffi earned a degree in computer science from Brown University, but never much enjoyed it because the computers wouldn’t laugh at his humor. Besides being a couples counselor and a computer programmer, Raffi is a dad to four girls, a former swing dancer, an Orthodox Jewish rabbi, and a nationally ranked Scrabble player.

Raffi speaks English, Hebrew, French, and Spanish, has seen the fjords (they really are that good), and enjoys playing word games and telling good (and bad) jokes. He deeply loves his wife, but frankly wishes she got more of his jokes.

Erika Needleman is an Adulting Life Coach. She helps women feel like an adult on the inside through teaching emotional regulation, mindfulness, and healthy relationship dynamics. She is also a Torah educator, wife and mother. She loves all things self-growth, Torah, and pottery.

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Listen as we dig deep to find the obstacles many of us face in connecting to tefilah. Rabbi Yehoshua Karsh holds an M.Ed in Guidance and Counseling and is a Brisk Yeshiva High School graduate. He spent 17 years in Jerusalem teaching at prominent institutions like Ohr Somayach and Neve Yerushalayim. In Chicago, he served as Director of Outreach at the Chicago Community Kollel, where he co-founded the Torah Learning Center, now based at the Northbrook Community Synagogue. Currently a Rabbi at Darchei Noam of Glenbrook, Rabbi Karsh blends his counseling expertise with extensive teaching to inspire students to connect spiritually to Judaism. He lives in Northbrook with his wife, Tzippy, their four sons, and enjoys time with his grandchildren. https://torahlearningcenter.com/

Rabbi Boruch Leff is a rebbe in Baltimore and the author of six books. He wrote the “Haftorah Happenings” column in The Jewish Press for many years. He can be reached at [email protected].

Listen as I try to stump with Rabbi Leff with all my halachic questions since 11th grade. Learn what "spiritual snacking" is and how we can recognize if we are on a path to closer connection to Hashem.

With over 20 years of experience as a pediatric occupational therapist ,Nikki Rothstein, has dedicated her career to helping hundreds of families navigate the challenges of child development. She founded Kavana Parenting to combine her deep expertise with her passion for empowering parents to raise successful, connected, and resilient adults. Her approach focuses on guiding parents to act with direction, intention, and purpose during every interaction

with their child, fostering a bond that not only strengthens over time but also endures across generations. Through her work, Nikki Rothstein inspires parents to build lifelong connections with their children, ensuring they’ll be a trusted resource even when their children are raising families of their own. https://kavanaparenting.com/

This episode has been generously sponsored by Aish Ha'am. To learn more and to register to vote today visit https://aish.com/vote/SarahPachter In this episode, Sara Pachter and I discuss what the essence of tznius, modesty, means and how to lean in to our gifts and talents. Sarah Pachter is an award winning, sought after speaker and author who commands large audiences and draws a vibrant following with her dynamic and personal approach. She has lectured internationally for the past 18 years and is a keynote speaker for several Passover Programs around the world. She has authored two books: Is it Ever Enough? & Small Choices Big Changes. She has been featured on podcasts, radio, and has multiple standing columns. Her articles are featured in numerous publications including the LA times. Many of her articles have reached record breaking numbers of readers and have been translated into several languages. Sarah Pachter is also the host of Starstruck with Sarah Pachter, a new Aish podcast. Sarah is a candidate for the Aish Ha'am slate in the upcoming World Zionist Congress Election. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and 5 children.' https://sarahpachterspeaks.com/

Simi Mandelbaum holds certifications as a Financial Therapist (CFT™), Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), and Financial Behavior Specialist (FBS®), with advanced training from Kansas State University. She is a sought-after speaker and presenter, featuring on popular podcasts like *Kosher Money* and contributing to various publications. For more information or to schedule a consultation, visit http://www.prospr.fit

Listen as we talk about what motivates and informs our spending habits, how to align your money and your values, and emotional traps to avoid.

Mrs. Gila Ross, Director of Women & Families for the Jewish Experience in Denver, is a dynamic educator and coach who has impacted lives globally. Known for her vibrant, relatable style, she shares the joy of Judaism and promotes positive parenting. Her *Power Up!* podcast was named a top Jewish podcast worldwide, and she recently launched *The Confident Parent*. Gila’s book, *Living Beautifully*, uses the wisdom of Pirkei Avos to guide readers toward a life of meaning and joy. You can also download her free Shabbat prep guide with tips and recipes.

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Listen as we talk about the mission, vision, and mesiras nefesh by Muska Gopin to share her quest to lessen the struggle of those who need a little help, primarily young adults (but she doesn't card) with basic adulting skills. You too will be amazed at this one women show.

Mushka Gopin M.Ed is a mother of four boys and a former high school educator. She teaches mothers to parent intentionally in the early years so your child gets the best head start and you can feel confident knowing what you’re doing.

Mushka’s unique approach weaves together Montessori and other educational philosophies with developmental science, attachment theory, and Torah values in a practical way for a busy frum household.

Sign up for emails (people looove them), find her courses or learn more at www.MyMotheringMindset.com

Join her online summit, “Thriving in Shana Rishona” at ShanaRishonaSummit.com from January 20-23. It’s for all Jewish women - before, during and after Shana Rishona!