We Are Women

In this episode, Dina Presser—a family lawyer and influencer known for her candid discussions on topics ranging from mental health to sexuality—shares an unfiltered look into her life and career. Starting with a childhood marked by frequent school changes and academic challenges, Dina reflects on how these experiences affected her self-worth. She discusses what she wishes her educators had done to support her, highlighting the powerful role schools play in shaping young people.

Despite initially struggling with self-esteem and completing her GED, Dina eventually thrived in law school, driven by a passion for family law. She offers insights into her career choice and heartfelt advice for parents, informed by both her legal experience and her perspective as the child of divorced parents.

Dina also opens up about her journey with sexuality, addressing topics like letting go of shame, managing friends-with-benefits relationships, and navigating anxiety and depression. She emphasizes that it's possible to be grateful for life’s blessings while still grappling with mental health challenges, underscoring the coexistence of gratitude and struggle.

@dinnawithdina

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Rikki Herbst, LCSW, MSEd joins me in this episode and shares her story regarding her religious journey, sexuality, and more. We have an incredibly thought-provoking conversation about sexuality, identity, and the hidden challenges that many women face in close knit or ultra-orthodox communities. Rikki vulnerably shares her unique journey—from her early struggles to express herself to the complex and transformative experiences that shaped who she is today. In this episode, we explore themes that might challenge our assumptions and expand our understanding of love, empathy, and acceptance.

Rikki opens up about her healing journey, her dissertation topic of exploring the gendered religious experiences of women who leave the orthodox community, and how she discovered her own sexuality and came to terms with it. She sheds light on what it was like to be with a female partner in secret for over a decade while publicly dating men, the burden of carrying secrets, and the liberation she felt when she finally decided to live openly. We also talk about the pressures she faced to “fit in,” the offensive questions she faces, and the freedom she’s discovered in living authentically.

This conversation is an invitation to listen with an open heart and mind. It’s not about agreeing or disagreeing—it’s about understanding and cultivating empathy for the diverse ways we each find our path to happiness and wholeness.

@Rikkitytikkity

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Dr. Lahana Vigliano, Doctor of Nutrition, joins Nechami Tenenbaum on this week's episode. Dr. Lahana focuses on helping women balance their hormones and improve their gut health. 
Dr. Lahana shares her journey and why she decided to get a doctorate in nutrition and establish a private practice for functional medicine nutrition. She discusses why she focuses on the gut and how it's often the root of many issues. She shares how stress affects the gut, tips, and tricks on managing stress, and how anyone can manage it without fancy supplements or complex treatments. She also talks about creating a healthy sleep routine and why it's essential for your health and productivity, the correlation between our food choices and stress and hormones, how chronic stress affects our hormones and overall functioning, and more! 

@Nuvitruwellness

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Lauren Behringer, celebrity esthetician based in New York, wellness expert, and founder of Behrhaus, joins Nechami Tenenbaum on this episode. Lauren launched Behrhaus with her hero product of best-selling and award-winning magnesium products and all-natural and nontoxic skincare essentials.

Lauren shares how her childhood playtime choices foreshadowed her adult career choice, how she discovered the benefits of magnesium, how she found natural ways to balance her hormones, and how topical magnesium helps women sleep and regulate. She talks about how your acne breakouts tell a story of what’s going on inside your body, how to figure out and heal the root cause of your acne, the importance of drinking water, and how it affects more than you might think. Lauren also shares why she has become an advocate for women making their own decisions during their pregnancy and birth and so much more.

@laurenbehringer

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Melissa Shannon Kelly joins Nechami Tenenbaum on this week’s episode. Melissa shared how she got started in her career, how she created her bestselling extension line, and how she manages to be an entrepreneur, hair stylist, and single mom. She talks about how to prioritize time as a business owner, hiring and retaining employees, challenges she faced growing her business, some of the secrets to her success as a business owner, and what you can learn from her as a leader. Melissa also shares her outlook on trends and how she responds to clients who ask for styles that may not flatter them well, how to take care of your hair in different seasons, and more!

@melissakellystyled

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Annabelle DeGrazio, lawyer turned entrepreneur joins me in this episode. She shares how and why she pivoted from working as a lawyer to starting her own successful business, Taja Collection. Annabelle talks about some tough times she experienced in her personal life while building her business, including having two miscarriages in a row. She talks about taking care of herself and getting back up during challenging times, shares advice for new business owners, and what she would advise women who want to start their own businesses but don’t feel confident enough to do so. Annabelle offers a behind-the-scenes real-life outlook on work-life balance, how she manages anxiety and stress as a Type A personality daily- especially as a business owner, and more.

@tajacollection

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Lauren Larkin, licensed NYC therapist and content creator, joins Nechami in this episode. Lauren shares how her childhood personality and way of connecting to others transferred over to her adult life and career as a therapist. She shares her own struggles with an eating disorder and career pivot and how your career trajectory doesn’t have to be linear, contrary to what we’re taught. Lauren discusses how she determines how much personal information she shares with her clients and her overall boundaries as a therapist. She breaks down the difference between empathy and sympathy and shares advice on cultivating more empathy and feeling more heard in relationships. She also talks about cultivating adult friendships and the importance of approaching networking with open intentions. Lauren also shares signs on what to look out for in regards to noticing and becoming aware of eating disorders, how to help loved ones who are struggling with eating disorders, and more!

@leltherapy

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This episode features fashion designer and stylist Talya Bendel, whose work has been seen on Netflix, Daily Beast, Warner Brothers, and more. During this episode, Talya shares her journey and how she pivoted from wanting to be in the spotlight as a singer to following a different dream to become a successful fashion designer. Talya delves into the topics of passions and pivoting in life and shares some great advice for working moms who have both career and family goals. She talks about how not every successful marriage has to be traditional and how having a plan and creating the space in your life for your goals is extremely important. Talya also shares her past struggles with alcohol addiction and how she moved through it, and we also talk about recreational drugs and using them wisely. Talya also shares some challenges she faces working in the secular world as a religious Jewish woman and the importance of sticking to your values no matter what they are. I can’t wait for you to hear this episode packed with actionable goals to help you succeed in life, no matter where you are now. 

@carpefashiondiem

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Michal Oshman joins me in this episode. Michal is a TedX Public Speaker, Bestselling Author of “What Would You Do if You Weren’t Afraid,” has worked as an executive for household name brands like Facebook and TikTok and has trained hundreds of leaders in tech. Michal shares her journey and talks about how fear was one of the most fundamental parts of her life growing up. She shares how she worked on overcoming fear and anxiety and talks about the importance of finding your purpose to make a difference in the world. Michal discusses creating space for others and how we bring our history to the table in our interactions and conflicts. Michal shares advice for navigating conflict in the workplace, how to work with our ego and how it impacts us, her perspective on work-life integration, specifically as women, and more!

@michaloshman

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Devorah Kigel, inspirational speaker, educator, and Jewish dating coach, joins me in this episode. She has successfully coached over 300 women to get clarity in their dating life and marry their husbands. She recently wrote her book, “Marry a Mensch Timeless Jewish Wisdom for Today’s Single Woman.” During this episode, Devorah shares her own dating journey and talks about how she became a dating coach before it was trending. She talks about the balance between feeling unattached and not desperate when you’re dating and yet still wanting to get married. Devorah shares how to create the criteria for your future spouse and how to differentiate between dealbreakers and non-negotiables. She also shares how this positive energy she radiates doesn’t come naturally to her, what that has to do with marriage and choosing your partner, and how she would advise singles to respond when people tell them they’re being picky.