Religious obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of OCD that causes a person obsess over spiritual fears. It often involves religious compulsions such as excessive prayer. For example, a person might worry they are going to Hell and repeat a mantra to cope with this fear. Do many religious Jews, Christians and Muslims have some form of it? What does one do if they have it? All these questions are answered in this week's episode with Rabbi Dr. Jonathan.  Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Schwartz is a practicing psychologist AND serves as the Rav of Congregation Adath Israel in Elizabeth, New Jersey.  We loved having a person who is both on the medical side of the field as well as the rabbinical side. Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help! Call 718-431-9501 or email info@reliefhelp.org Want to share the show with someone who doesn't have access to the internet or smartphones? Our new and free call-in-to listen feature is here: USA: 712-432-3489 UK: 0333-366-0154 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Subscribe to our show to join the journey. Lchaim. To watch this interview, go to LivingLchaim's YouTube channel

When Religion Becomes a Prison: Identifying & Treating Religious OCD (with Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Schwartz)

In today's hectic world, there seem to be so many challenges along the path to an emotionally healthy lifestyle and satisfying relationships.

In this show, listen in on conversation between Dr. Tara and Yoni Klestzick and some of the world's top mental health professionals to gain valuable insight and learn from their experiences to construct a healthy emotional framework for you and your loved ones.

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This episode is JAM packed with important info about eating disorders.   We sat down with Dr. Malka Sears, a licensed clinical psychologist in NY and NJ providing high-quality evidenced based treatment, specializing in eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, body image, anxiety, and depression.   The conversation around eating disorders, the use of Ozempic for weight management, and the significance of picky eating is crucial as it highlights the complex interplay between mental health, medication, and dietary habits. Ozempic, originally a diabetes medication, has gained attention for its weight loss effects, raising concerns about its potential misuse among those with eating disorders like anorexia. Understanding picky eating extends beyond mere food preferences, as it can sometimes signify deeper psychological issues or developing eating disorders, necessitating greater awareness and intervention.   More about Dr. Malka here: https://www.malkasearsphd.com/   ____________________________________ ✬ Donate and Inspire Millions (Tax-Deductible) ✬   Your generous donation enables us at Living Lchaim to share uplifting messages globally, enrich lives, and foster positive change worldwide! Thank you! 

Eating Disorder Expert Explains Ozempic, Anorexia, and When Picky Eating is a Big Deal (with Dr. Malka Sears)

Dovid Bashevkin is the founder of the wildly popular 18Forty movement which is a new media company that helps users find meaning in their lives through the exploration of Jewish thought and ideas.    In this episode, Dovid opens up (on a very raw level) his struggles with anxiety and jealousy.    You can find more of his work on mental health here: https://18forty.org/mental-health/   ____________________________________ ► RELIEF IS HERE  Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help!   Call 718-431-9501 or email info@reliefhelp.org https://bit.ly/3GR0LqM   ____________________________________ Get MORE From Lchaim:   Free call-in-to-listen feature:   

Opening Up About My Anxiety & Jealousy Struggles (with Dovid Bashevkin)

Meet Yanky Kaufman. He stuttered for his entire life. Until a revolutionary idea helped him COMPLETELY stopped. Yanky and his team today help thousands of people take back the power of their speech.   Yanky was a person who stuttered and today he is world renowned stuttering expert.   Contact Yanky's Team here: (732)513-2330   or here: 1-833-2-FLUENCY/1-833-235-8362  Website: https://bit.ly/3RFhce1   Have Questions, Comments, Concerns? We LOVE Feedback: Email us at Hi@LivingLchaim.com or Yoni@LivingLchaim.com   If you'd like to sponsor your business or company on That's An Issue Podcast, let's talk: https://www.livinglchaim.com/sponsor   ► RELIEF IS HERE  Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help!  Call 718-431-9501 or email info@reliefhelp.org  https://bit.ly/3GR0LqM   Want to share the show with someone who doesn't have access to the internet or smartphones?    Our free call-in-to listen feature is here:    USA: 712-432-3489   UK: 0333-366-0154    ISRAEL: 079-579-5088   Lchaim.

Overcoming My 26-Year Stuttering Problem (with Yanky Kaufman)

In the spring of 2019, two women in the Jewish community met and discovered that they shared a mutual need. Despite their experiences of personal healing, and despite supportive connections with family and friends, they each lived with their individual secret. With nobody else to share and identify with, loneliness and isolation were a burden that did not get any lighter with the passage of time.   Thus, the realization dawned that perhaps at times even more meaningful than professional help, survivors and their families need community. And their efforts proved to be groundbreaking.   What began with just one small support group, and within a short amount of time, Ray of Hope developed into an organization entirely and exclusively devoted to the care of male and female survivors of sexual abuse and their families, with membership spanning across the US and abroad.   Their Bottom Line: Even one person or family struggling with the isolation and loneliness caused by sexual abuse is too many.   David Kohn, LCSW, CASAC is their Chief Clinical Officer and Dr. Shoshana Friedman, Psy.D. is a Group Facilitator.  Have Questions, Comments, Concerns? We LOVE Feedback: Email us at Hi@LivingLchaim.com or Yoni@LivingLchaim.com   If you'd like to sponsor your business or company on That's An Issue Podcast, let's talk: https://www.livinglchaim.com/sponsor   ► RELIEF IS HERE  Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help!  Call 718-431-9501 or email info@reliefhelp.org https://bit.ly/3GR0LqM   Want to share the show with someone who doesn't have access to the internet or smartphones?    Our free call-in-to listen feature is here:  - USA: 712-432-3489  - UK: 0333-366-0154  - ISRAEL: 079-579-5088   Lchaim.

Rebuilding Life After Abuse (with Ray of Hope)

Trigger Warning: This episode talks about suicide.   Suicide is the second largest cause of death for individuals between the age of 10 - 34.   Stuart Katz is a mental health advocate whose primary goal is to eliminate stigma surrounding mental health and suicide. He shares extremely valuable lessons about talking to and understanding people considering suicide. And shares lessons from his personal family story.   988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Available 24/7.   Have Questions, Comments, Concerns? We LOVE Feedback: Email us at Hi@LivingLchaim.com or Yoni@LivingLchaim.com   If you'd like to sponsor your business or company on That's An Issue Podcast, let's talk: https://www.livinglchaim.com/sponsor   ► RELIEF IS HERE  Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help!   Call 718-431-9501 or email info@reliefhelp.org  https://bit.ly/3GR0LqM   Want to share the show with someone who doesn't have access to the internet or smartphones?    Our free call-in-to listen feature is here:     USA: 712-432-3489      UK: 0333-366-0154       ISRAEL: 079-579-5088    Lchaim.

When Religion Becomes a Prison: Identifying & Treating Religious OCD (with Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Schwartz)

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