Rivkah Fox is one of my favorite matchmakers, and during this episode, you'll hear why. During this episode, Rivkah shares her background, how her childhood personality impacted her future matchmaking, the full circle moment of how she had her father to thank for how she met her husband, and how she got started as a matchmaker and orchestrated her first match as a young teenager. Rivkah also shares things she wishes she could say to singles but can't because she doesn't want to offend or hurt anyone. She also shares some great advice to help along your dating journey. Rivkah spoke about why she's had to fire singles from working with her, what she would tell and has told people who say that singles are being picky, why you shouldn't take it personally when a matchmaker sends you a match that doesn't seem to be a good fit and more!

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Dating Coach and Former Today Show Australia Psychologist Jackie Glaser joins me on this week's episode. Jackie talks about how her background as a psychologist helped her throughout the decades of dating before she met her husband when she was in her forties. Jackie shares the most significant lesson she learned and the turning point that changed the trajectory of her life during her single years. She shares the importance of letting go and surrendering and a visual meditation to help put this into practice. Jackie also discusses understanding masculine and feminine energies, how that fits into dating, and how that can connect us more emotionally, especially during the courtship stage.

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Comedian Chani Lisbon joins me on this week's episode. Chani shares her journey of becoming who she is today, starting with her parent's divorce when she was five. Chani discusses how she decides which vulnerable and painful parts of her story to share. She shares her story of how her alcohol addiction started and then her path to recovery. Chani talks about how she took ownership of her life and transformed into the happy person that she is today when she got started as a comedian, how unconditional love was a huge part of her healing journey, and how people can support their loved ones who are struggling with alcohol addiction. Chani also shares important do's and don't when it comes to serving alcohol at parties, and more!

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Ilana Dunn, Influencer, Host, and Executive Producer of the "Seeing Other People podcast," joins me in this episode. Ilana shares how she evolved from being a more private face as the lead content creator of the Hinge app to sharing her dating challenges and triumphs with the world via her podcast and social media. She also talks about how she learned to become more vulnerable and realized the depth of connections and how she could inspire others through a deeper vulnerability. Ilana talks about how she used to define herself by her job and relationship status and how she changed that. She stresses the importance of being yourself when you're dating, the importance of communication in dating and why you shouldn't be nervous about scaring someone away, how she spared herself so much heartache by reinventing dating patterns, respecting her worth, and more!

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Jewish Country Singer-songwriter Tehilla Erlich joins me in this episode. She shares her journey on how she got started as a child and how her signing contributed to her self-confidence and growth. She spoke about her inspiration for her songs, how writing songs is therapeutic for her, and the vulnerability aspect of releasing her music, which is her diary with the world. Tehila shared advice for other moms on how to help their children grow their confidence through creative outlets, just like her mom had the wisdom to do for her as a child. She also spoke about her process of getting the sound she was looking for, finding the right talent to help her get there, and enjoying the journey.

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Rachelle Heinemann, LMHC, joins me in this episode. We discuss her journey to becoming a therapist, what she's learned about herself as a therapist, how she navigates uncomfortable moments during therapy when clients share things that many people may judge, and her unique approach when it comes to therapy. She also shared common challenges that women face, how she judged herself during her teenage years and our emotions during the changes of puberty, completely unattainable standards that society creates, the importance of feeling our feelings, and more!

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Ariella Zeitlin, a tremendously talented, classically trained violinist, singer, and songwriter, joins me in this episode to share her journey of music and self-discovery.

Ariella walks us through her beginnings as a musician, unveiling the origins of her musical passion and the spark that ignited her creative journey. She shares the pivotal moments that led her to embark on a path where her melodies could inspire and connect with others.

Ariella talks shares the importance of embracing one's true self and the transformative power of being authentic and attracting the right people into one's life, those who resonate with your true essence and aspirations.

Ariella shares the significance of surrounding oneself with a supportive and nurturing community. She recounts the challenges she's encountered along her path and how a network of caring individuals has been instrumental in helping her overcome obstacles and setbacks.

Ariella also reflects on her journey with beauty, influenced by her mother and her childhood, and the importance of recognizing one's intrinsic worth, regardless of what others value.

I also shared some pieces of my personal journey with makeup, exploring how it ties into the idea of creating and recognizing personal value.

Ariella opens up about moments in her life when she felt invisible and offers valuable insights on how to feel seen and valued during those challenging times. She also underlines the significance of setting intentions, looking inward and so much more.

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Singer and Performing Artist Dobby Baum shares her journey and talks about what inspired her to create the Brooklyn Girls Choir,. Dobby shares its impactful journey and the decision to close its doors.

Dobby talks about her personal struggles with body image, sharing the impact it had on her self-esteem. She shares how gaining weight led her to a newfound sense of self-worth.

Dobby shares the inspiration behind her powerful song, "Beautiful" and the emotional feedback she's received from listeners.

Dobby shares the daily rituals and practices she's integrated into her life, allowing her to radiate beauty from within.

The episode concludes with an intimate look into her songwriting process, a vulnerable journey of self-expression and healing. Join us as we unravel the inspiring story of resilience, self-discovery, and the pursuit of true beauty from within.

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During this episode, Dr. Chassia Boczko (Dr. Be), a beloved psychologist, shares what inspired her to become a psychologist at 16 and how her family dynamic contributed to her personality and career choice. She also spoke about the messages we should share with our children and ourselves during traumatic and stressful times. She shared how to communicate what's going on with our children during times of heaviness and fear. She also spoke about the importance of taking care of ourselves on an emotional and mental level during these trying times.

We ended with Dr. B sharing what beauty means to her personally and advice for women who feel invisible.

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Alyssa Goldwater, ultra-orthodox Jewish influencer, plus size style and advocate, and type 1 diabetic mom, joins me in this episode. Alyssa talks about how she grew from being insecure and having low confidence as a child to becoming the confident woman she is today. Alyssa shares her journey with a binge eating disorder and the misconceptions people have about eating disorders. Alyssa shares how she learned that she has an eating disorder, why she decided to go to an eating disorder treatment program, how she learned to love her body, and shares some information that she's never shared before. Alyssa talks about her experience as the recipient of hate comments, especially regarding her posting asking for seatbelt extenders on airplanes and why she wants to break the stigma of how someone's size is misconceived to be synonymous with their health.

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