The Embodied Jewish Woman with Rena Reiser

In this episode I'm joined by Leah Subar.

Leah is a psychotherapist in private practice who helps individuals live a life that is vibrant, creative, and full of ZEST. Her monthly newsletter reaches people in over 10 countries – and her popular posts and articles on Linkedin are enjoyed by thousands each month. When not working with her clients or recording audios in the studio, you can find her spending time with her husband and children or baking homemade Challah-bread in her kitchen in Israel. Find out more at www.brainshapeaudio.com.

We discuss:

- What role your nervous system plays in your day-to-day life - Why "going out of your comfort zone" may not be ideal - What happens when we "bite off more than we can chew" - How to really affect change in our nervous system - If a person can heal on their own

Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here.

For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

"My perfectionism is getting in the way of living my life. How did you break out of it?"

So many of us struggle with perfectionism.

And I'm no different.

It has been, and still is, an interesting journey.

And I want to share that with you.

In today's episode we'll explore:

• Why was my podcast my "Break free from perfectionism project"
• What did the lady tell me about upside down stamps
• How to practically start working on your perfectionism today
• What realization helped me embrace my imperfection
• How to show up in the world as you. Unapologetically you.

Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here.

For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

How do we create real lasting change with our relationship with our body?

How can we stop obsessively checking our reflection?

In this episode we'll explore:

• Why you need a "doing" not just a "being" approach to heal your body image
• Why it's not all about guided imagery and meditations.
• What this has to do with folding linens
• What all this has to do with east and western cultures

AND you'll get a meditation to help you understand the deeper need behind why you are checking your reflection.

Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here.

For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

Join EMERGY, my body image program, here. We start Dec 1!

Who hasn't thought this:

"Uhhhhh I've got nothing to wear"

"I hate my nose"

"My legs are so fat"

"My belly is gross"

"I don't want anyone to see me like this"

For years we've suffered from so much self-criticism about our bodies.

And the surrounding cultures have reinforced it too!

So how can we break free and start feeling attractive?

In this podcast we'll explore:

• Why it's not enough to just convince yourself "I love my fat"
• How using mindfulness can help dissolve the negative thoughts
• How changing your behavior can change your feelings towards your body
• What are opposite actions and how this is effective in the journey towards body acceptance

Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here.

For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

Join EMERGE, my body image program, here. We start Dec 1!

In this week's episode we answer the following question about BODY ACCEPTANCE:

"On the one hand, I totally connect to the whole positive body image thing. No matter my weight, I can accept my body.

When I exercise, it's out of love not to change it. But on the other hand, I would like to be a few pounds less.

Is that a contradiction? Have I fallen into diet culture?

What am I not getting? I feel like it's not black and white. But I can't seem to find the middle ground. So now I'm not doing anything. help me figure this out."

In the show, we'll explore:

• How to find the middle ground between body acceptance and wanting to change?

• What happens when we try to control outcomes?

• How is this similar to parenting?

• Why following a food plan doesn't have to contradict body acceptance?

• How does exercise look when it's not just to change your body?

• Why is flexibility so central?

Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here.

For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

Join EMERGE, my upcoming body image program here.

Migraines and back pain.

Argh.

They would knock me out for days.

I'd fight them and resist then and it would just get worst.

Until I stumbled across Dr. Sarno's work.

Not only did it help me with these types of pain, but it totally shifted the way I experience any emotion and discomfort, and brought me into the exciting world of mind-body coaching.

In this show we'll explore:

• What led me to do the work I do today?
• How do I deal with migraines or back pain?
• How can you do it too?
• What happens when we don't tune into our bodies throughout the day?
• What happens when we do?
• What does it mean that our body screams?
• How can you notice your body when it's talking in a "quieter voice"?

Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here.

For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

What gets in the way of asking for help?

• I'm ashamed: "Everyone else has their lives together; why do I need it?"
• I'm scared: "Will they just give us their opinion; are they going to just listen?"
• I'm strong: "I'll be ok I made it this far; I'll keep going"
• I have clarity: "I'm working forward on my goals already; I know what I'm doing"

Familiar?

In this week's episode we'll explore:

• Can we feel supported by a lamppost?

• What happens when we get the support we need?

• The paradox of needing a mentor but not needing coaching.

• Why is it so hard to ask for help?

• What's it got to do with your feminine energy?

Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here.

For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

In this episode I interview Sara Shaindel Goldwasser about how we can awaken greatness in our parenting and relationships.

Sara Shaindel is a Certified Nurtured Heart Approach (NHA) Trainer.

For more info about Sara Shaindel's upcoming courses and to register please contact [email protected].

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Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here.

For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

Join NOURISH, your inner journey to making peace with food at www.renareiser.com/nourish.

"Inner Child Work"

It's become trendy in the self help world.

And also controversial.

What's all the noise about? Is it worth exploring?

In this episode, we'll discuss:

• What's all the controversy about?
• What is the misunderstanding about inner-child work?
• Is inner-child work really dangerous?
• Is it only safe to do it with a therapist?
• Can I use it as a self-help tool?
• Are there different types of inner-child work?
• What happens when I get to know my inner child?

Curious to experience the power of inner child work? Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here.

For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

Yep, you're human. Not superhuman.

So especially at this time of year, you may also be feeling overworked and overwhelmed.

In this episode we'll explore different techniques to recharge your internal batteries, be kind to yourself, and still get all your tasks done.

• How do use breathwork and grounding before you lose it
• How to listen to your own needs, and what happens when you do
• 4 PRACTICAL steps to communicate your needs to those around you

Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here.

For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.