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The Optimizing Mother's podcast episodes

June 21, 2022 Ep 8: Slices of Pie with Rivky Boyarsky
Multi talented and highly experienced, Rivky Boyarsky wears many hats- nurse, midwife, kallah teacher, author, blogger, recipe developer, and more, but her most treasured hat of all is being a mother. Listen in as Sara Blau and Rivky sit down to discuss how she juggles it all and get inspired as she elaborates on the times she has had to make difficult decisions to put her family and home first. Gain some practical tips on how to slice the pie of life and how to maximize your time and energy.
32 min
May 24, 2022 Special Edition: Protect Chinuch
Sara Blau and Rivky Boyarsky discuss the proposed regulations on our school's education system and why it is important to sign the petition.

Your voice matters!

Take 30 seconds and sign to protect our Chinuch.

www.protectchinuch.com
12 min
May 19, 2022 Ep 7: Nurturing through Nature with Pearl Stroh
In this episode of The Optimizing Mothers Podcast, experienced mother and long time educator, Mrs. Pearl Stroh joins Sara Blau to discuss new ideas on early childhood development. With over thirty years of experience, Mrs. Stroh is passionate about preschool and its impact throughout a child's life, as well as guiding other teachers in their careers. Listen as she tells over the power of nature and the calming affect it has on children, along with the appreciation it brings for Hashem's beautiful world. Get inspired, learn some new tips, and enjoy!
26 min
April 26, 2022 Ep 6: Modeling through Love with Shternie Althaus
In this episode of The Optimizing Mothers Podcast, host Sara Blau is joined by Mrs. Shternie Althaus, a Shlucha, teacher, and lecturer. Mrs. Althaus is passionate about the power of teaching through modeling, as well as the importance of bonding with children in the way they receive love. Listen as she shares practical examples to impart values and beliefs in a loving and effective way.
29 min
March 23, 2022 Ep 5: Real Emotions, Real Bitachon with Devorah Hertzel
In this episode, host Sara Blau speaks with Shlucha to the Golan Heights, Mrs. Devorah Hertzel. Listen as she recounts personal anecdotes from her family and shlichus, as well as her story of challenges and trials. Get inspired as she speaks of the strength and Bitachon she acquired through her journey and what brought her through some of the darkest times.
35 min
February 24, 2022 Ep. 4: Money and Morals with Yael Trusch
In this episode, money coach and host of the award-winning podcast, Jewish Money Matters, Yael Trusch, joins Sara Blau to discuss all things money and morals. Yael shares personal and professional experiences as well as tips for finances and budgeting for the average frum lifestyle. Listen as she discusses the importance of aligning your spending habits with your true value system and get inspired as she speaks about how to give over a healthy and Yiddishe perspective on money to the next generation.
41 min
January 25, 2022 Ep 3: Create a Relationshift with Sara Gita Soble
Join Sara Blau as she sits down with Shalom Bayis Coach and creator of 'Relationshift', Mrs. Sara Gita Soble, to discuss common challenges around Shalom Bayis and marital relationships. Listen as she discusses how to create a more joyful marriage and home, by using tools to create an environment of respect. She discusses the imprtance of Shalom Bayis and it's affects on the physical, emotional, and spiritual health of the children. Mrs. Soble shares tried and true methods from her Relationshift courses on how to work through disagreements with a spouse, whether its a Hashkafic question or regarding the emotional climate of a child. Using her methods help to eliminate the hurt and increase the joy in a marriage and home.
40 min
October 31, 2021 Ep 2: Capitalizing Strengths with Frumie Piekarski
In this episode, experienced parenting mentor and Kallah teacher, Mrs. Frumie Piekarski, joins host Sara Blau to discuss all things parenting and motherhood. Get inspired as Mrs. Piekarski shares stories from working with parents who are seeking guidance and how she helps them to find their own strengths, as well as those of their children. Listen as she discusses the importance of meaning and authentic Ruchniyus in the lives of children, as well as other tried and true tools that have helped the many parents that she has worked with.
34 min
August 15, 2021 Ep 1: Teachable Moments with Dinie Rapoport
In the exciting first episode of The Optimizing Mothers podcast, host Sara Blau is joined by experienced mother and educator, Mrs. Dinie Rapoport. Listen to Mrs. Rapoport emphasize the impact of teachable moments by sharing stories from her childhood and her experience as a preschool teacher. She introduces techniques by which to facilitate teachable moments such as big picture mindset, mindfulness, and "flexible consistency". This episode discussed how to bring happiness and excitement to Yiddishkeit and the home.
34 min
May 06, 2021 Trailer
The Optimizing Mothers Podcast is here to optimize the chinuch of our daughters by inspiring, uniting and celebrating the foundations of Bais Rivkah's families.

This podcast is a branch of the BRANCHES INITIATIVE by Bais Rivkah School.

Sara Blau, a mother like you will lead you on a journey that's focused on optimizing everything you are already doing and making it better.

Enjoy both interview and solo style episodes.

For more info on this initiative, go to: bethrivkah.edu/branches bethrivkah.edu/brpodcast
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The Optimizing Mothers Podcast is here to optimize the chinuch of our children by inspiring, uniting and celebrating the foundations of Bais Rivkah's families.