On your Own

By Esther ShemtovEducation

On your Own episodes

March 06, 202414. Weight Gain, Body Image & the Non Diet Approach w/ Xenia Ayiotis
Xenia is a Mindful Eating Coach, Certified Body Positive Facilitator and Intuitive Eating Counselor
In today's episode we discuss:
Xens 25 year struggle with her eating, weight and body image

How to improve your body image

Practical advice for if you have recently gained weight

Why it is so difficult for people to accept their current body
The definition of body respect
. .. and much more!

To Book a free mini session with Xen:
https://www.theartofmindfuleating.com/lets-get-started/
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Book & Workbook - More than a Body
Our Books - More Than A Body
I would love to hear from you!
Connect with me on insta or email: [email protected]
@on_your_own_podcast

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See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting!❤️
56 min
February 27, 202413. Sugar Cravings, Loneliness & Emotional Regulation w/ Devori Nussbaum
Devori is an Integrative Psychotherapist, Health Coach, and host of The Chassidus - through the eyes of a Psychotherapist Podcast.

In todays episode, we discuss:
Devoris journey in overcoming an eating disorder

The root causes of sugar cravings

How to deal with loneliness

How to regulate your emotions

Positive VS negative distractions
… And much more

I would love to hear from you!
Connect with me on insta or email: [email protected]
@on_your_own_podcast

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See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting ❤️
1 hr 8 min
February 15, 2024 12. Independence, Responsibility & your Relationship with your Parents w/ Fraida Kaplan
Fraida is a Marriage & Family Therapist and Seminary Teacher
In todays episode we discuss:
The definition of independence
How the brain changes between age 12-24
The importance of becoming your own person
The difference between healthy vs unhealthy independence
Maintaining a positive relationship with your parents while living far away from them
… and much more!
To get in touch with Fraida: [email protected]
If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend who you think can gain from it as well!
See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting! ❤️

1 hr 6 min
January 18, 2024 11. Budgeting, Saving & Investing your own Money w/ Nadav Ellinson
Nadav Ellinson is a financial planner and educator who works with his clients to understand money and grow wealth.
In todays episode, we discuss:
The biggest mistakes young people make with money
Why you should start investing as EARLY as possible (and how to do it)
What to do if money is very limited right now
The key to avoiding impulse spending
How to balance enjoying the moment while planning for the future
… and much more!
Websites and tools discussed in this episode:
Betterment.com
Wealthfront.com
Every Dollar Budget Tracking App:
EveryDollar - Ramsey (ramseysolutions.com
To get more free financial resources visit Nadavs website: (especially if you have made aliyah or plan to)
Home - Blue & White Finance (bluewhitefinance.com)
If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend who you think can gain from it as well!
See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting! ❤️
53 min
January 11, 2024 10. Intuition, Mindfulness & How to stop living in your Head w/ Rena Reiser
Rena is a Computer Programmer turned Mind Body Coach, and host of the Embodied Jewish Women Podcast
In today's episode, we discuss:
The definition of intuition
The difference between the Eastern and Western world
How to stop living in your head
The importance of identifying your triggers
The benefits of mindful movement
… And much more!
To get in touch with Rena, or find out more about her programs:
Rena Reiser – Mind-Body (Somatic) Sessions for Jewish Women
To access Renas guided meditations, check out her podcast!
The Embodied Jewish Woman with Rena Reiser – Rena Reiser
I would love to hear from you!
Connect with me on insta or email: [email protected]
@on_your_own_podcast
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See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting ❤️
52 min
January 02, 2024 9. Self Awareness, Self Acceptance & How to receive Criticism w/ Nicole Sorrell
Nicole is an organizational psychologist, CEO, business entrepreneur and consultant.
LISTEN UNTIL THE END OF THE EPISODE TO HEAR ABOUT OUR INCREDIBLE GIEVAWAY!!
In todays episode, we discuss:
How to become your own observer
The power of self reflection
The importance of self acceptance
Overcoming negative thinking
Learning how to receive criticism
…and much more!
I would love to hear from you!
Connect with me on insta or email: [email protected]
@on_your_own_podcast
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See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting ❤️

57 min
December 19, 2023 8. How to help a friend struggling with their Mental Health w/ Avi Tenenbaum
Avi is a psychologist specializing in psychological first aid, who has worked with many young men and women living on their own to improve their mental health.
In today's episode we discuss:
The connection between leaving home for the first time and mental health
The most common challenges facing young women in his practice
What to do if a friend mentions that they want to die
How to help the people you care about, without becoming too wrapped up in their problems
What factors make someone more susceptible to mental health challenges
.. and much more
To connect with Avi or check out one of his courses, visit:
Home I Psychological First Aid | Avi Tenenbaum PFA (psychotraumaunit.com)
I would love to hear from you!
Connect with me on insta or email: [email protected]
@on_your_own_podcast
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See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting! ❤️
52 min
December 05, 2023 7. My Story: Leaving home at 15, binge eating in Sem, and healing my relationship with food
In this episode I am interviewed by Gila Glassberg for her podcast 'Get Intuit with Gila'.
In todays episode, we discuss:
Leaving home for the first time
Navigating a hebrew speaking school
The side effects of my extreme food rules
Binge eating in Seminary
Hitting rock bottom
Steps I took to eat more balanced
… and much more!
I would love to hear from you!
Connect with me on insta or email: [email protected]
@on_your_own
To sign up for the On your Own Newsletter, click here https://www.onyourownpodcast.com/about
To support On your Own, visit: https://www.onyourownpodcast.com/sponsor
See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting
48 min
November 28, 2023 6. How to choose your Values w/ Devorah Leah Ashkenazi
Devorah Leah is a Seminary Teacher, Life Coach, and Body Talk Practitioner based in Yerushalayim.
In today's episode we discuss:
The most important questions to ask yourself when leaving home for the first time
How to embrace freedom and independence while staying true to yourself
The definition of a value and how to choose your own
Deciding what to keep from home and what to create for yourself
The importance of red lines and boundaries
... And much more!
Connect with Devorah Leah on WhatsApp: +1 (323) 447-7705
I would LOVE to hear your questions, feedback, or ideas for future episodes. You can reach me by email: [email protected]
Or insta: @on_your_own
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42 min
November 21, 2023 5. Time management, Balance & Overcoming Overwhelm w/ Chana Greenstein
Chana is a work-life balance coach, copywriter, and host of The LifeWorks Podcast.
In todays episode, we discuss:
The definition of 'Balance'
Taking control of your time
Overcoming Overwhelm
Your inner VS outer world
Time management tips for high school / sem / college
... and much more!
To get in touch with Chana:
LifeWorks (lifeworkspodcast.com)
I would love to hear from you!
Connect with me on insta or email: [email protected]
@on_your_own
To sign up for the On your Own Newsletter, click here https://www.onyourownpodcast.com/about
To support On your Own, visit: https://www.onyourownpodcast.com/sponsor
I would love to hear from you!
Connect with me on insta or email: [email protected]
@estashemtov
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Connect with me on insta or email: [email protected]
@on_your_own_podcast
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Have a great week, and Happy Adulting 💕
53 min

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On Your Own is the podcast for Jewish girls living away from home who want to experience real growth and independence, take ownership of their life, and confidently make their own way in the real world.

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