Do you ever take your Judaism for granted? I, for one, have definitely taken it for granted. When you are born with something or used to something, complacency can kick in.

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This is not the case with Ilana Schiffer @jewishbychoice. Previously known as Juliana, Ilana is a Jewish woman who converted to Judaism this past year. Her passion for Judaism is remarkable and inspiring.

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Ilana let’s us into her conversion process: the highs, the lows, and the fight to become Jewish. She gives great advice to people who want to convert to Judaism. In her gentle and kind fashion, Ilana reminds us about the Biblical commandment to “love the stranger”. This is a show you do not want to miss!

Yonina Lermer @kidkoach is not only one of the most sought after teachers in my kids elementary school, but she is also a Literacy Coach, Curriculum coordinator, and Teacher Mentor. Oh and did I mention that she is also a single mother to three awesome children?

Yonina’s energy and love for learning a is infectious and captivating. In this episode, Yonina, a recovering perfectionist, shares her story of self-development. Yonina teaches us the value in being present with ourselves and how that leads to an overall connection with everyone around you. This show is not to be missed!

This week I had the honor and pleasure of interviewing Ilana Ybgi. Ilana is a Brooklyn based artist and part of the Chabad community. Ilana is also a woman of color.

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This episode will allow you to see the world through her lens as an artist, a frum Jew, and a woman of color. We speak about the importance of positive role models as well as being surrounded by people who can relate to us. We talk about racism and discrimination, particularly in the “Orthodox Jewish community. “

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I was moved by Ilana’s faith, wisdom, and outlook on life. Ilana reminded me that it’s not enough to protest and it’s not enough to tweet. The real change happens through our day to day interactions with people who are different from us.

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When listening to Ilana, you will learn that it’s not about being black and it’s not about being white. It’s about our actions, behavior, and character traits.

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Enjoy the show!

I sit down with @Efrat_Turk_lmhc and we speak about how marriage is already hard work but it’s even more of a challenge when you’re in close spaces with each other. Efrat is certified in Emotion Focused Therapy and the thing I love about this is that there is no blaming, shaming, and criticizing the other. Efrat helps us understand how to navigate the inevitable conflicts that arise in our marriages. This is an episode you do not want to miss!

Elisheva and I discuss the importance of a healthy sex education for parents and children alike. She created a dynamic online course that helps us understand how the way we are raised impacts our views on sexuality and our bodies. In this episode, we talk about the importance of having those difficult and awkward conversations with our children. But we also learn a lot about OURSELVES. This soul session episode is a must for EVERYONE!

I speak with the remarkable @Stephaniepollak about EVERYTHING including her co-dependent relationship with her late husband, how she coped with his tragic death, the challenges of raising a child alone, and choosing to be the HERO in her own story. You do not want to miss this extraordinary story

This episode could not have come at a better time, when we ALL could use a little boost with our #mentalhealth.

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I sit down with @r.shapiro of

@project_proactive and we speak about Work-Life balance, living life with intention and purpose, and why our mental health should be a priority!

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We recorded this episode Pre-Coronavirus and I am hoping that this will give many of us HOPE and INSPIRATION of what kind of people we want to be when this is over...

Coping with Coronavirus, quarantine, home schooling, and more.

Many of us hear the term “genetic testing” and feel weirded out by it. We think it’s something that’s done only by certain people when they are expecting a baby. This episode with Estie Rose from @getjscreened will debunk the myths and misconceptions! Estie discusses how JScreen has transformed the Jewish community’s (specifically the Persian Jewish community) access to genetic testing!

I sit down with the fabulous Sara Kupfer to discuss “the Shidduch crisis”. Is there an actual crisis? What we mainly talk about is how to incorporate Body Positivity in the Frum World. What is body positivity and how is it different from a positive body image? What does “Health At Every Size” mean? Find out by listening to Sara’s story and how she is making it her life’s mission to educate and empower people about body acceptance and weight neutral health.