Whether fasting is an experience of affliction or it is a humbling experience, depends on our state of mind, over which we can have mastery. Sources

Is the prohibition of wearing shoes on Yom Kippur based on their elegance, comfort or protection of one's feet? Exploring the answer leads in to a discussion about the importance of understanding the context of halacha - and also of not over-emphasizing context when it isn't relevant. Sources

There are things that the Rabbis prohibited for particular reasons but that apply even in modern times where those reasons no longer apply. However there are other such prohibitions which no longer apply because the reasons for the prohibition are no longer relevant. How do we determine the difference between these two realities? This episode explains the process. Sources

We learn from the Mitzvah of lighting candles on Friday night that nutrition comes not only from the calories our food contains but also from its beauty. Sources

Information is gleaned from external sources. Wisdom is generated from deep within. Aligning the two is key to truth.  Sources

The unique Torah method of self-development and growth - setting measurable standards and then aligning the qualitative, internal side of a person to those standards. Source Sheets.

We can do permanent damage to to others by making them feel unimportant. We explore how to avoid doing so, even unintentionally. Source sheet 

Investing the highest quality we can in the expressions of our mitzvot, says a great deal about our values, about what we hold to be important in our lives.

Research shows that shame is a second degree emotion that flows from depression. This episode explores the correlation and the difference between guilt and shame.

Balancing authentic source with modern innovation is key.