Tattoos and Torah

Eve Barlow is a pop culture journalist, and as of late has emerged as a proud voice of Jewish zionist queer identity. As an antisemitism and social justice warrior, Eve is a prominent figure in media outlets today, promoting equality, inclusivity and a push for a non-bias media. As a Hollywood insider, she has been at the center of cultural influence.In this episode of Tattoos & Torah, Rabbi Iggy and Eve talk about the path of finding your own voice, standing up to the establishment and the urgency of fighting antisemitism in the media.

*Please forgive some of our audio issues on this episode. 

In this episode, Rabbi Iggy talks about our feminine and masculine sides, and how the strength of our spiritual connection depends on our ability to contact our own authenticity as well as face all parts of ourselves.We'll examine a range of topics that touch into these themes, including fatherhood and LGBTQI+ identities. If you're curious about the different aspects of self and how they're functioning in your life, then this episode is for you!

Emotional intelligence and awareness are integral parts of living a meaningful, skillful life (and they're essential components for people in recovery from addiction or dysfunction).Meet a steward of emotional intelligence, Mike Sagun! He is a certified professional men’s coach, offering life-transforming support to those in need. Recognizing the impact and importance of deep emotional health propelled him into his coaching career.He has trained with Challenge Day, Lincoln Center Education in NYC, Bi-Jingo, Coaches Training Institute (CTI), and EVRYMAN. In 2017, Mike delivered a TEDx Talk about why it's so important for young people to have trusted adults in their lives.In this episode of Tattoos & Torah, Rabbi Iggy and Mike talk about the foundation of mens work, somatic and emotional awareness as well as the modalities of breath work and meditation as portals into self-discovery, emotional processing and alignment. They also talk about the power of open ended questions for inspiring self-discovery.If you're interested in exploring the nexus of spirituality, authenticity and growth, then this episode is for you!

Memory is an essential component of forming identity. Personal, collective and constructed memory are just a few elements that can inform our approach to connection with self and others, to our recovery and to a life of meaning.In this episode of Tattoos & Torah, Rabbi Iggy discusses the meaningful process of remembering and memory. He shares about the role memorial, memory and remembrance has in our society and culture, as well as ways to build a life of meaning and a stronger recovery fueled by remembering. If you're curious about how memory (cultural and individual) scaffolds identity and shapes who we are, then this episode is for you!

Christine Marie is a published author, poet, energy healer and a shamanic healer. Through the medium of creativity and shamanic healing, she guides and holds space for others to unearth their true divinity and empowers them to heal themselves.Rabbi Iggy and Christine explore the world of spirits, and the power of healing that's available within each and every one of us.This conversation connects spirituality, healing, creativity and the exploration of meaning. If you're curious about taking your healing journey into your own hands, then this episode is for you.

This week we are exploring the idea of learning and growing, and how important it is to find one’s interests and passions.

Have you ever wondered what's possible if you could freely share your passion with the world? How might your attitude change? Will your level of service scale in quality if you are doing what you love?In this episode of Tattoos & Torah, Rabbi Iggy spoke with Ben Siman Tov aka @BenGingi on Instagram (“YAAAAAS”) all about this. Ben is someone who has built a life and career around sharing his love and talent with a LOT of people, through the art form of baking.Rabbi Iggy and Ben talk about how feeding people is a spiritual practice. Ben shares about his journey as a self-taught baker who shares food education and positivity with others. If you want to hear about what it's like going after what's most meaningful to you, and the impact of that on your self-esteem, vitality and service in the world, then this episode is for you.

Shadow work is a Jungian idea that is an essential part of the work we must do to create more peace and equanimity in ourselves and our lives. 

Chris Wilson is the co founder of Unshakable Man', a community and brotherhood for men that offers tools for anxiety & stress relief, expanding emotional awareness, unleashing inner power and living a more fulfilling, whole life.In this episode of Tattoos & Torah, Rabbi Iggy and Chris discuss masculinity, emotion intelligence, the entrepreneurial spirit and what it means to be a man in modern life. If you're interested in what it means to slow down and access more meaning in your life, then this episode is for you!