When Esther Freeman's (singer, songwriter) marriage ended she changed the narrative.
From surviving to thriving.
From anxiety to gratitude.
Singing and dancing her way through the cracks, with her kids.
Not a broken home, it's fuller than ever.

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Join us as we delve deeper into Efrat’s story. How did Efrat and Mikki stay together as a couple and as a family when Efrat embarked on a deep religious journey and Mikki had no interest in joining her path? In this episode, she reveals the secrets that helped them navigate two completely different worlds while keeping their marriage and family together with love and respect.

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Ellie Azerad was overwhelmed in the thick of motherhood when she discovered a life changing path forward by owning less. From that place Frum Minimalism was born. Today she teaches women around the world how to live with less, reduce stress, and create calmer homes, stronger marriages, and happier families.

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In this deeply moving episode, Shiri shares her journey through losing her mother, battling anorexia, and navigating profound grief and loneliness. Just as life began to brighten with a loving husband and a baby, she faced the bittersweet reality of learning to mother without her own mother.

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The reality of sleepless nights with twins is no joke. Join Riki as she shares her journey from navigating the exhausting early months of motherhood to building Baby Sleep Maven, which has helped over 2,000 mothers and babies finally get the sleep they need.♦️Please subscribe, like and give us a 5* rating so we can continue sharing incredible stories with you!

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Debbie, a 42-year-old woman with Down syndrome, radiates contagious positivity and joy. Speaking to Mrs Rosten afterward reveals exactly where it comes from. This episode will blow you away and inspire you like it has us.

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Join Judy as she shares her journey through her son Ikey’s medical crisis. Torn between her kids at home and advocating for her son in hospital, she offers raw strength and inspiration to women facing their own challenges.

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Join Tsippy Kraus as she shares her journey through pregnancy and the birth of her twins. From medical uncertainty and unexpected challenges, she transformed her own birth trauma into a mission to help others heal.

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Courierpoint: send smarter, pay less!♦️More about Tsippy Kraus:

Tsippy Kraus is a wife and mother of 7 bah. She works as a Childbirth educator and Birth Trauma Release practitioner and is a co-founder of Menucha and founder of Birth Journeys online.

She currently runs in-person London based childbirth preparation courses and online pre-recorded courses which are available worldwide.

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Efrat Barzel, daughter of Israeli radio hosts, grew up secular until everything changed. Faith, marriage, and her fight for motherhood is a story like no other.♦️Please subscribe, like and give us a 5* rating so we can continue sharing incredible stories with you!

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Rebbetzin Slovie Jungreis Wolff. We explore her post-WWII upbringing, her distinguished parents and grandparents, and end with practical guidance for facing today’s challenges after October 7th. Wishing everyone a meaningful Tisha B’Av. 

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