Why do so many of our brothers and sisters turn to drugs and alcohol? How does an addict get out of a deep rabbit hole? How do we solve the addiction crisis?

These were some of the questions I had for Coach Moishe Chanin @coachmoishe where he shares his story of addiction and rehabilitation.

During the interview, I was so focused on how we need to “fix” the problem that I didn’t realize I was focusing on the wrong thing. Moishe helped me discover that the answer doesn’t lie in the symptom, but more in the cause.

From the young age of 7, Moishe started engaging in illegal behaviors in order to feel something he was lacking. His later pursuit of alcohol drove him to other substances as well as suicide ideation.

Moishe’s story is one that will touch your heart. He teaches us the importance of deep inner work and asking others for help. But most importantly, we learn that the 🔑 to freedom is Love.

What does Love have to do with addiction? Find out by listening to episode 33 with @coachmoishe. Enjoy the show!

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In this weeks soul session, I have my husband Ben join the show. This is his second time on the podcast and this time we get into an array of topics such as: Why Chanukah is misunderstood, the Irony of how we celebrate it, Jewish polemics against pagan culture, the new CoVid vaccine, Woke culture and its suppression of open discourse, the body positivity conundrum, fleeing NY, aliens and UFO’s, and MUCH more! We get into a lot of different topics because thats just how we roll. We try to stay on relevant current events. If you liked this episode and want to hear more, please let us know what topics you would like to hear us talk about! Feel free to message me your questions or suggestions! You can find this episode on Apple, Spotify, Anchor, and Shmuzy. To find out more about what I do, you can find me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/coach.kk/

We all know the platitude “What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger”. Some of us might scoff at it and some of us might think of Kelly Clarkson. Yet, this episode with Nina Gruenfeld @ninabbey will show you that sometimes our hardships can make us stronger.

Trauma. Abuse. Cancer. Divorce. Nina went through one thing after another. For the first time ever, she is telling her story on “Soul Sessions with KK”.

Not only do we speak about the pain that Nina went through, but we talk about strength and what it means to be a “strong” person. Nina Gruenfeld is a dual survivor: of Hodgkin Lymphoma and Domestic Violence. She uses her survivorship to raise awareness and advocate for each cause respectively. She is passionate about living her best life gratefully each day and helping those going through similar experiences.

This show is about hope, resiliency and perseverance. Her story is truly miraculous. And it is here just in time for Chanukah: the holiday of Miracles! Enjoy the show! 🎙You can now hear this episode on The Shmuzy app too!

Get ready for a captivating interview with Rabbi Joshua Maroof @joshuamaroof. If you think this is your typical “Ask the Rabbi”, think again. In this episode, Rabbi Maroof tells me about how he became a rabbi when all he wanted to be was a psychologist...

I ask him questions that I believe many people want answers to, such as: What is Judaism’s role in helping us deal with a crisis? What’s the difference between being religious and being observant? In what areas can Orthodox Judaism improve? And more!

Growing up with an Ashkenazi mother and a Sephardi father, Rabbi Maroof talks about the difference between the two cultures and how we can bridge the gap between all denominations and cultures of Judaism. He also talks to me about what the biggest threat to Judaism is today, and his answer may surprise you.

This episode will give you a fresh perspective on Judaism and a hope for a better future. Enjoy the show! **************************************************************************************** You can find Rabbi Maroof’s work on his website www.ydvh.org. Rabbi Maroof is the founder and dean of YDVH (Yeshivat Deah VeHaskel), an innovative online educational platform that electronically distributes written and audio Torah classes to thousands of committed subscribers every day!

What do you think of when you see someone who is single? What do you think of when you enter Jewish communal spaces as a single adult?

Whether you are single or in a relationship, we can all learn from Rachel Hercman @rachelhercman.

Rachel talks to me about some of the issues Jewish women and men are facing, especially in the pandemic. There are issues in the dating world but there are also challenges of just being single in a Jewish community. While growing up in a family-oriented culture is a beautiful thing, it can also be extremely challenging for people who are not married yet or choose not to be married.

Is there a so called “shidduch crisis” and if there is, what are some ways we can alleviate the challenges?

In this episode, Rachel not only gives an empowering message to our single adults, but more importantly, how we as a community need to re-examine our culture and facilitate not just more introduction but more INTEGRATION. What kind of conversations should we be having with our friends and neighbors? Find out how by listening to episode 29 with Rachel Hercman!

Will @therealmelindastrauss please stand up? Not only does Melinda Strauss stand up for what she believes in, but she does it with passion, drive, and respect.

Melinda started out as a food blogger and photographer sharing her passion and love for cooking and baking. Melinda is also an inspirational speaker but her main profession is health coaching. And even though the diet industry might be getting lots of heat right now, Melinda shares her wisdom on how she rises above all the criticism.

You may not agree with Melinda’s lifestyle choices or her political views. But wherever you stand, you will certainly LEARN from Melinda. Her motto in life is to have respectful conversations with people who think differently. We may disagree but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be kind to each other.

We are living in a time of so much uncertainty and chaos. This conversation will motivate and inspire you (we discuss the difference between the two). Melinda gives us her wisdom on how to dream big and live your best life. Enjoy the show!

In this weeks episode, I had the privilege of interviewing the one and only Dr. Batsheva Marcus @drbatsheva. I discovered her work when she was featured in a NY Times article back in 2015 as “The Orthodox Sex Guru.”

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Dr. Batsheva is not your typical Orthodox Jewish sex therapist. As the Clinical Director of @mazewomenshealth, she believes in both the medical and psychological component of Sex Therapy. In a hypersexualized world where sex is thrown in our faces, Dr. Batsheva encourages us to not shy away from it, but rather to explore it and see what good we can take from it.

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In this episode, Dr. Batsheva and I talk about intimacy from the perspective of Judaism as it relates to scientific data. But dont worry, we keep it kosher here. Dr. Batsheva discusses the importance of having these conversations with our partners, but also with others!

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Although there are people who still think its immodest to talk about an intimate subject like sex, Dr. Batsheva argues otherwise. She believes that Judaism promotes vibrant sex lives and it is not a topic that should be buried under the covers (no pun intended). I’m aware that there are opinions within Judaism that treat sex almost as a necessary evil for the sake of procreation, and there is also evidence to suggest that much of the taboo surrounding sex as a “sinful” act is rooted in the Christian concept of Original Sin, which may have had a subconscious influence on Jews over thousands of years as nomads in exile.

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So, I want to reiterate that this conversation is for traditional and Orthodox Jews who struggle with desire and libido in their otherwise healthy and happy marriages.

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Dr. Batsheva shows us the importance of a healthy sex life for monogomous relationships and that there are keys we can use to unlock some of the restraints imposed on us for all the wrong reasons. This episode will help you discover that if you view sex as a chore or if it gives you anxiety, you probably just need a slight change in mindset. Enjoy the Show!

This episode was recorded 2 months before Collin tragically passed away. May this interview reflect the light that he embodied. Collin you are dearly missed. Rest In Peace Collin Kartchner. ———————————————————————————————————The statistics are out regarding the dangers of TikTok and social media on our youth. It’s no longer speculation, the numbers are staggering! So what can we do about it now that the match is already lit? In this episode, we discuss WHY it’s so harmful for our children’s self esteem and emotional well being, the nature of this unprecedented phenomenon (which our generation didn’t grow up with), and expose where the sexual predators lurk.

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If you own a smartphone or an iPad (which is probably 100% of you), this episode is a MUST-LISTEN.

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Collin Kartchner @collinkartchner talks to me about the dangers of smartphones and smart tablets for our kids. Collin, an advocate for children and teens, tells me how he started #SaveTheKids and why it is his mission to educate and empower parents and kids alike.

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In this episode, you will learn why anxiety and depression levels of children have skyrocketed in the last 10-12 years since smartphones/social media came out and why seemingly “innocent” social media apps like TikTok are poisonous for our children’s brains. We speak about how these apps are the gateway to Pornography, Pedophilia, and Sex-Trafficking. Collin and I also discuss the role of the parent and that sometimes we need to make the hard decision to NOT do what “everyone else is doing”.

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If you are a parent, this may be one of the most important interviews you will listen to. Collin is an expert in this field with a #TedTalk with close to 400,000 views on YouTube, a host of the #3 parenting podcast on iTunes, and a speaker with 300-500 gigs a year.

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Before you go and throw your child’s tablet in the garbage, listen to the interview. You will discover that Collins goal is not to frighten you, but to EMPOWER you. “Saving the Kids” starts with education and communication. And it starts from the home. Enjoy the show!

I’ve had the honor of interviewing Dr. Shoshannah Frydman, Executive Director of @shalomtaskforce. Dr. Frydman is a trauma informed therapist and advocate where she has worked in the field of domestic abuse and family violence within the Jewish community for close to 20 years.

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The mission of Shalom Task Force @shalomtaskforce is to combat and prevent domestic violence and foster healthy and safe relationships.

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What is domestic abuse and how can somone tell if they are in an abusive relationship? Shoshannah speaks to me about the warning signs and different forms of Abuse, and it's not just about black and blue marks.

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This might be one of the most important discussions you will listen to. Whether you are in a relationship or not, male or female, younger or older, Shoshannah stresses the importance of education and conversation. She encourages us to talk about these difficult subjects because we are all ambassadors...

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Shalom TaskForce is a powerful resource in the Jewish community and they are a phone call away. If you find yourself in a troubling situation or you’re just not sure, STF is here to help you. You can call their hotline at 718-337-3700 or you can call, text, or WhatsApp their toll free line at 888-883-2323. They are completely confidential. You can find many resources on their new and improved website www.shalomtaskforce.org.

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This interview is one you don't want to miss...Enjoy the Show!

Sharing our pain with others is the hardest thing to do but oftentimes the best thing for our growth and healing. And we may not realize it but sharing our painful experiences will help others learn to deal with their own struggles. That’s exactly what happened when @chani_lisbon opened up and shared her most vulnerable side with the world on a post about her #alopecia . Someone sent it to me and I started connecting with her because it really hit home for me.

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In this weeks episode, Chani talks to me about the importance of asking for help as well as being open about our pain with others. She speaks about challenging times in her life, from hair loss to alcohol addiction. But she also talks about healing: through gratitude, inner work, and comedy. (Chani is a Stand-Up Comedian btw 😍)

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Chani’s story teaches us that we are never alone in our struggles and it takes a village to live a meaningful life! Enjoy the show!