On your Own

Rivka Mazal is a Writer, Seminary Teacher and Torah Lecturer in Yerushalayim.
To learn more from Rivka Mazal: Rivka Mazal Tauber | SubstackRivka Mazal Tauber (@rivkamazal) • Instagram photos and videos

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Beatie Deutsch is an Israeli national champion in the marathon and half marathon. As a mother of five young children, she has learned to apply her training to the real marathon of life. More than anything else, her journey has empowered her to dream big and keep pushing, a message Beatie is passionate about sharing with other women.

In today's episode we discuss how Beatie got into running, what advice she has for young women living away from home who want to consistently exercise, the connection between working out & overall personal growth, and much more!

Beatie on Insta:Beatie Deutsch (@marathonmother) • Instagram photos and videos

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Tzivie Greenberg is a Chabad Shlucha in Vancouver, Washington & an Internal Family Systems Practitioner facilitating emotional healing for soul-led living. 

Chapters:

(00:03:47) What does 'healing' mean?

(00:07:42) Living in Survival mode

(00:14:46) The importance of feeling your feelings

(00:19:49) Why we avoid our feelings

(00:24:45) Hiding how you really feel from your parents while away from home

(00:27:06) Rasha conciousness

(00:28:35) Beinuni consciousness - bringing back CHOICE

(00:31:10) Dealing with feelings of Jealousy

(00:36:15) Your friends are your mirror

(00:37:52) Attachment styles in friendships and relationships

(00:42:21) When friendships get really intense

(0046:42) The nature of love in friendships

(00:48:53) Intensity in relationships

(00:58:01) How to not become a victim

(01:00:06) Functional dysfunction 

You can contact her at [email protected] and follow her on Instagram @tzivieg

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Hindel is a Dating Coach & Seminary Teacher living in Yerushalayim.

How do you know if you’re really ready to date? In this eye opening conversation with Hindel, we explore why knowing yourself is the key to knowing when you’re ready — and what you can work on before entering the dating world to step into dating & marriage with clarity.

To get in touch with Hindel:

[email protected]

+1 720 477 6406

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Rabbi Wineberg is a Veteran Rabbi, Grief Councilor & Chairman of the Jewish International School of Cape Town.

In todays episode we discuss:

• Lessons from the 3 weeks - how Judaism teaches us to mourn

• The connection between grief and leaving home for the first time

• How joy & grief can co-exist in our lives.

• Healthy vs unhealthy grief

• The importance of learning to be vulnerable & to ask for help

• How to be there for a friend who has experienced loss (and what NOT to do)

…And much more!

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Dr. Shula Wittenstein is a Jerusalem based therapist.  She has been practicing for 28 years, specializing in trauma, anxiety disorders, and couples.

The timing of this interview was such hashgacha pratis - we recorded a few days before the war in Eretz Yisroel with Iran, where many young students living on their own found themselves without flights back home, running to bomb shelters, and having their lives turned upside down.

In this powerful episode, psychologist Shula Wittenstein breaks down what trauma really is, how it shows up in our lives, and how healing is possible.

If you have felt stuck, reactive, or just not yourself — this conversation will help you understand why, and what you can do about it.

I hope that you find this conversation as helpful as I did with all of the craziness going on in the world❤️

Dr Shula can be reached at ⁠[email protected]

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Chanti is an industrial Psychologist with a background in Neuroscience and psychology.

While Chanti was living on her own in Israel away from her family, she got diagnosed with an incredibly rare and dangerous illness called Takayasu's Arteritis. Join us in this episode as we uncover how she was forced to redefine her sense of identity and worth beyond academic achievements and external validations. Learn how she navigated loneliness, embraced support, and developed a profound connection with Hashem, ultimately reshaping her perspective on life’s priorities and her role in the world

• Who is Chanti? [00:01:51]

• Moving to Israel on her own [00:03:20]

  Pressure to have Academic Success [00:09:36]

• Getting Diagnosed with Takayasu's Arteritis

• The importance of Acceptance [00:29:04]

• Redefining her Self-Worth[00:39:04]

• Dealing with Loneliness [00:45:04]

• Learning to let others offer support  [00:47:05]

• The challenges of returning to ‘normal life’ [00:51:51]

• Open Heart surgery. [00:53:09]

• The power of investing in Bitachon (01:11:00) 

  
  

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Rabbi Kahane is the principle at Chedvas Seminary, a popular Seminary Teacher, and author of 'A fire in the darkness'

Chapters:

• [00:00:00] Introduction.

• [00:01:21] Who is Rabbi Kahane?

• [00:02:10] Rabbi Kahanes Teaching Philosophy

• [00:05:10] The Importance of Seminary

• [00:07:25] The truth about Growth and Independence

• [00:09:00] Dealing with Challenges

• [00:11:10] Coping with Classroom Challenges

• [00:13:00] Understanding Pain and Growth

• [00:16:30] Pain, Pleasure, and Progress

• [00:23:00] Avoiding Unnecessary Pain

• [00:26:36] Recognizing Growth Opportunities

• [00:31:29] Accepting Circumstances and Building Resilience

• [00:38:39] Sphere of Influence

• [00:42:00] Perseverance Despite Setbacks

To buy Rabbi Kahanes Book: https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Darkness-Rabbi-Meir-Kahane/dp/1614658684

To get in touch with Rabbi Kahane: 

MKAHANE@[email protected]

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Ariella is the founder of Ready.Set.Sem, an organization that assists gap-year students in preparing for their studies abroad.

Chapters:

(00:01:45) What is ready set Sem?

(00:05:07) The impact of ready set Sem

(00:06;37) Parents sending their daughters to a foreign country

(00:07:05) Common concerns before going to seminary

(00:10:09) When your suitcase becomes your home

(00:11:06) The #1 essential thing to pack

(00:15:28) Coping with the hard new beginnings

(00:17:01) Packing anxiety

(00:20:13) How to not obsess over your clothing

(00:22:54) Wanting to be accepted in our new environment

(00:25:27) How to emotionally prepare yourself to leaving home

(00:27:37) It's not supposed to be perfect

(00:29:58) Dealing with challenging experiences

(00:34:31) Sem journal

(00:35:32) The pitfalls of Journaling

(00:38:42) What to pack and what NOT to pack

(00:42:03) How to avoid your hair falling out in Israel

(00:49:03) How amazon works in Israel

(00:50:15) How ready set Sem helps you throughout the whole year

(00:54:07) Final guest question

To get in touch with Ariella and learn more about Ready.Set.Sem:

Whatsapp:https://chat.whatsapp.com/LuAQm2MmrrSKGAELGIwIIH WhatsApp group Instagram

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Yael is a Money Coach, Speaker & Host of the Jewish Money Matters Podcast

Chapters:

(00:01:56) Who is Yael Trusch?

(00:03:44) Financial Adulting
(00:04:53) Setting up healthy financial habits
(00:06:52) Maaser helping with personal finance  
(00:09:54) Bitachon as a financial foundation
(00:11:28) You can be religious and not trust G-d
(00:12:55) Optimizing your brain towards bitachon
(00:15:49) Jewish vs secular approach to money
(00:19:52) Joy is a magnet for abundance
(00:20:22) Living with G-d consciousness

(00:24:16) The danger of making financial decisions out of fear
(00:26:43) Taking care of your finances is part of serving Hashem
(00:28:20) The importance of knowing your Values
(00:32:19) Being present & Mindful with your money
(00:34:13) Hishtadlus VS Bitachon
(00:39:32) Maaser - what if I'm only earning a tiny bit?
(00:41:07) The secret to becoming  a consistent saver
(00:44:55) Saying yes to your future self
(00:45:25) The toothpaste analogy
(00:46:10) Your money should be working for you
(00:47:44) Not being emotionally tied to your money
(00:49:26) Final guest question
(00:51:27) Having faith in our G-d given gifts

To connect with Yael or learn more: jewishlatinprincess.com

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