Relationships Rock

Family is family and yet....there are always triggers, specially during the holidays! Today we are discussing how to make your family time as pleasant as possible, have the right perspective, and at the same time, make time within the social setting to recharge.

Chag Sameach!

Ten things your kallah teacher wants you to know, with a bonus #11 at the end. Whether single, engaged, or married, here are some important tips to keep in mind!

We are joined today by Eliyahu and Yosef, who share their thoughts and experience on dating a second time around.

-How can you find out what really happened?

-What are red and green flags when dating divorcees?

-Is someone less ready to commit because they went through a divorce?

And many more questions!!

Whether you are dating the second time around or even the first, there are a lot of gems to gain from this episode!

In this episode we discuss getting clarity and closure after a break up and moving on!  Dealing with the pain of letting someone go, gaining clarity on why it didn’t work, getting closure that this person was not for you, allowing you to fully closer that door, and knowing when to revisit an idea. This is part of the journey, and thought painful, can have a very significant impact!

This is the episode that started all the episodes, the conversation that I would have so many times that I decided to start this podcast! How can you use your feminine energy in dating and beyond? Tune it!

Back by popular demand, the guys are back in the zoom studio answering your questions! Thank you Noach, Yoni and Joshua for coming on and sharing your answers with us!

This week we are joined by my cousin, Shana, who joined us in the second episode! We discussed some of the awkward scenarios that you sent in a few weeks ago:

-Not liking your engagement bracelet

-Guy turns on non-Jewish music in the car.

-Job offer when you just started dating someone.

-Listening to your gut! And more!

This week we have the girls in the studio, thank you Shira and Sara for joining us! We are answering questions from the guys and giving the female perspective on kosher flirting and shidduch dating. 

In this episode we are joined by Joshua, Eliyahu, and Noach who were gracious to share with us their insights and also answer your questions!

Listener discretion advised. 

DISCLAIMER: This episode is about Porn ADDICTION. There is a distinction between an addiction and something you do sporadically (that while not encouraged), you can stop and do not need professional help for. At no point am I vilifying guys and girls who struggle with being single and not having an outlet. I am not an alarmist nor do I believe that anyone who has watched Porn will automatically struggle with intimacy and marriage. There is a lot more to say on this topic and I am happy to have started the conversation on a topic that is very taboo. Life is not black and white and neither is any conversation! Perhaps we will re-visit this on a future episode.

The nature of this topic is very sensitive and private and it is because of that I wanted to put this important information on here. Our guest speaker is Naomi Lewis Afriat, LCSW, a Licensed Social Worker who has spent 15 years working with teens, young adults, couples and families.

Naomi relocated to Los Angeles in 2020 after living in New York for 15 years. Before leaving New York, Naomi worked with teens, parents, and families in overcoming challenges. She also ran a crisis hotline for parents and provided support in clinical settings. Naomi obtained her Masters in Social Work from Touro College in 2009. She also has a certificate in Crisis Counseling, is trained in EMDR and is a CSAT (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist). In her role as a CSAT, 

Naomi is passionate about supporting addicts, their spouses and their families struggling with sex addiction, intimacy disorders and related issues. The majority of her work in this area is focused on supporting Betrayed Partners of addicts, and helping couples reconnect after betrayal. Naomi is married and enjoys cooking and pursuing her artistic interests in her free time. She is licensed, and practices in CA, NJ, NY, FL, VA & NV.

For more information about Naomi and the work she does, please visit www.intomeyousee.org. She can also be reached via email at [email protected].