While we take a season break, we’re bringing back this unforgettable conversation with Devorie Kreiman, a mother, educator, and woman of deep faith who has lived through unimaginable loss.
In this episode, Devorie shares the raw journey of losing multiple childre, and the lifelong work of finding G-d in the depths of grief. With honesty, courage, and spiritual clarity, she teaches us how to move from “life is impossible” to “I am possible,” holding pain and faith in the same breath.
Find out more about Devorie Kreiman and purchase her book, "Even If I'm Not" at www.devoriekreiman.com
This episode originally aired June 2022. Season 6 returns on Sunday, Sep. 7.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Introduction: Season break
00:53 – Meet Devorie Kreiman and her story of loss and faith
02:15 – Losing her first child: the diagnosis and heartbreak
03:30 – A pattern of illness: discovering a genetic condition
04:40 – The sudden, tragic death of her son Yossi
06:15 – Teaching HaYom Yom the day Yossi died
07:30 – The mitzvah of lighting Shabbos candles through grief
08:55 – Beginning the spiritual journey of doing what feels impossible
10:00 – The early years: grieving four sick children
11:40 – The pain of stopping to have more children
13:15 – What her sick children taught her about unconditional love
14:30 – Navigating deep jealousy, pain, and spiritual honesty
16:00 – How her son's passing reshaped her identity and reality
17:50 – The quiet, paralyzing grief after Yossi’s death
18:40 – “Even If I’m Not” – the story behind the title of her book
20:30 – Frozen with pain: knowing truth but struggling to live it
21:30 – The role of EMDR, EFT, and therapy in healing
22:30 – A powerful memory from Simchas Torah: “I’m possible”
25:00 – The final day of shiva and a miraculous moment of hope
26:45 – Tapping into the soul’s strength: “We are possible”
28:00 – The deeper awareness of a soul’s journey and Hashem’s plan
29:00 – Spiritual growth vs. prolonged grief – finding the balance
30:00 – Becoming a grandmother to Yossi’s namesake
31:40 – Navigating bittersweet joy through birth and loss
33:00 – Real-time self-talk: making space for grief and joy
34:30 – Reclaiming rituals like Shabbos candles with new meaning
36:15 – The lifelong challenge of answering “How many children do you have?”
37:20 – Deepened joy and gratitude that grows through loss
38:30 – Appreciation, laughter, and high-quality living after grief
39:40 – Final advice: how to bring Chassidus into daily struggle
41:00 – “We need light in the tunnel, not just at the end”
42:00 – Closing thoughts: a life of small lights, faith, and awareness
43:10 – Outro: Human & Holy Season 6 returns September 7
Wrapping up Season 5 of Human & Holy! We will be going on a season break and re-airing some favorite episodes until Season 6 airs on Sunday, Sep. 7 ✨
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A conversation about singlehood, self-worth, and the spiritual journey of opening yourself up to receive G-d's blessings. Jackie, a former psychologist turned global dating mentor, shares powerful insights about faith and personal identity, her story of finding her soulmate at 44, having a baby at 50, and the profound inner work she experienced during that time.
To contact Jackie or learn more about her courses, you can find her at jackieglaser.com or find Jackie on Instagram: datingbyjackieg
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction & The Power of Inner Shifts
01:25 - Meet Jackie Glaser: Psychologist Turned Dating Coach
04:00 - Helping Others Dissolve Inner Blockages
06:00 - Single by Design, Not by Punishment
08:15 - Jackie's Journey
11:00 - 14 Years of Waiting: Wrestling with Hashem
13:30 - The Myth of "Not Being Whole Enough" for Marriage
16:00 - Soulmates, Timing & Hashem’s Bigger Plan
18:10 - Crushed to Create: The Olive Oil Analogy
20:00 - Spiritual Bypassing vs. Real Inner Work
23:00 - Mirror Moments: Patterns That Reveal Our Growth Areas
26:15 - How Self-Worth Impacts Dating & Relationships
28:30 - Building Self-Trust through Somatic & Emotional Work
32:00 - Dissolving Fear & Receiving Blessings
35:00 - How We Project Internal Beliefs onto Others
38:00 - Rejection, Self-Worth & Emotional Resilience
41:00 - Our Flaws Are Filters, Not Failures
44:00 - Shadchanim, Boundaries & Trusting Hashem
47:00 - True Bitachon: Trusting Hashem in Action
49:30 - Real Life Example: Surgery, Fear & Hashem’s Protection
53:00 - The Role of Anxiety as a Spiritual Opportunity
56:00 - Loneliness, Desperation & How to Nurture Ourselves
59:00 - Healthy Yearning vs. Desperation in Dating
01:02:00 - Who You Marry Reflects Where You’re At
01:04:00 - Manifesting, Misconceptions & Hashem’s Role
01:06:30 - How to Support Single Friends with Sensitivity
A lesson from the red heifer about how faith is not something that is created or imposed on our lives, but is the ground that everything instinctively rests on.
Also: being a channel for giving to others despite our own blockages, leaning into our engraved experience of faith, and the invitation in the unexplainable laws within the Torah.
Based on a talk from the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Parshas Chukas, Chelek Alef.
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In this intergenerational conversation, mother and daughter open their hearts to reflect on what it means to be impacted by the Lubavitcher Rebbe in today’s world. From personal encounters with the Rebbe to honest reflections on what it looks like to be shifted by the Rebbe's teachings without his physical presence, we explore the rich empowerment, divine awareness and love of another Jew that characterizes the Lubavitcher Rebbe's impact.
C. Rochel Duchman is a Certified Life Coach (by Infiniti Coaching Training) and Dating Coach. She believes each person has exceptional gifts and greatness to contribute to the universe. As a coach, she is committed to helping each individual uncover and reach their limitless potential. Find out more at Autumncoaching.net. Instagram: Autumncoaching. Facebook: Autumn Coaching. Phone: 323-620-3618
Srula Chaiton is a guiding force in the lives of children and families—leading with warmth, vision, and deep compassion. Through her work with Kol Yakov Yehuda, camp, and dance, she has shaped some of the most innovative programming for girls, especially around Shabbos and Jewish identity, setting a new standard for creativity and meaning. As a proud member of Chai Lifeline’s crisis intervention team and one of the first female CTMs with Magen Am, Srula brings calm, strength, and action where it’s needed most. Devoted wife, beloved mother, and vibrant community builder, she lives each day with purpose—rooted in faith, growth, and an unshakable belief in the power of the neshama. She can be contacted at sruladuchman@gmail.com.
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TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Welcome
00:45 – Meet Srula Chaiton: Building Spiritual Community for Kids
02:20 – Experiencing the Rebbe's Impact Beyond Physical Presence
04:00 – A Tzaddik's Soul After Their Passing
06:30 – I Feel Empowered to Have an Impact
08:15 – Making the Rebbe’s Energy Accessible Today
08:55 – Why Do You Want Your Children to Feel Connected to the Rebbe?
11:50 – Total Immersion: My Life is Not Made of Fragmented Pieces
14:30 – Encouraging Teens to Ask and Learn
17:00 – Meet Rochel Duchman: Growing Up with a Legendary Chabad Legacy
19:00 – "I Was Your Chossid Before You Were My Rebbe"
20:12 – Growing Up in Close Proximity to the Rebbe
22:00 – Personal Story: My Private Audience with the Rebbe
24:29 – Use the Gifts That You Have
25:45 – The Rebbe’s Belief in Me Still Gives Me Strength
28:00 – How Did the Rebbe's Passing Impact You?
30:20 – Empowering the Individual Soul
32:30 – Intergenerational Reflection: What We Admire in Each Other
35:00 – Truth, Faith, and the Power of Stories
38:10 – Teaching Through Experience and Realness
42:00 – A Personal Letter and Unexpected Answer
43:37 – Footage of the Rebbe's Leadership
44:51– Lifting Others Will Uplift You
46:00 – What Messages from the Rebbe Would You Like to See More Integrated?
48:08 – Returning to Our Core
51:00 – Judaism is Coming Alive
52:00 – How Would You Like to See the Rebbe's Impact Develop?
55:06 – Trusting the Next Generation
A moving source exploring how our beloved biblical characters were unaware of the way their lives were being recorded as the text of the Torah and what that teaches us about the sacredness of the lived experience of our Judaism and how our lives are becoming a part of the Torah's story, too.
Sources:
Rus Rabbah 5
Rupture and Reconstruction: The Transformation of Contemporary Orthodoxy by Haym Soloveitchik linked here: https://traditiononline.org/rupture-and-reconstruction-the-transformation-of-contemporary-orthodoxy
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How do you move from fear to purpose? Bestselling author and TikTok exec Michal Oshman shares how discovering her soul helped her overcome anxiety, perfectionism, and self-doubt. She opens up about parenting with intention, redefining success, and embracing the concept of bitul—spiritual humility—as a path to clarity and peace.
Michal Oshman is the former Head of Company Culture, Diversity and Inclusion at TikTok Europe, and was formerly responsible for international leadership and team development at Facebook. Throughout her career, Michal has trained and coached hundreds of tech leaders. She served as an officer in the IDF, and has three university degrees in psychodynamic and systemic thinking, sociology, and anthropology. Michal lives with her husband and their children in London, UK.
Find out more about Michal on michaloshman.com.
Contact Michal at info@michaloshman.com
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Intro: Fear, Purpose & Jewish Wisdom
01:37 – Meet Michal Oshman
05:10 – Fear vs. Anxiety
09:00 – Discovering the Jewish Soul
14:00 – You Are Here for a Reason
18:00 – Parenting with Soul, Not Fear
22:10 – Hashem as a Life Partner
25:20 – The Holiness of Marriage
29:20 – Confidence vs. Fear in the Workplace
33:50 – Letting Go of Parental Perfection
38:10 – Finding Purpose Through Life Phases
44:45 – Discovering and Using Your Gifts
48:00 – What Is Bitul?
52:25 – Living for a Mission Greater Than the Self
55:00 – The Power of Honest Friendship
57:20 – You Are Needed
Time rushes forward and in attempt to control its passage, we often find ourselves divvying it up into smaller sections, mining it for every ounce of productive energy, or missing it entirely. In this episode, we explore how mitzvos offer us a way to suspend time---not by escaping it, but by entering it more deeply. Each mitzvah invites us into a moment of stillness within the endless flow of life. These moments of interaction with the divine don’t just change our experience of time, but reshape us as people. Our beings are shifted by the way we choose to inhabit the moments of our lives.
Source mentioned: Maamer V’Avraham Zaken 5738 Sefer Hamamorim Melukat Vol. 1
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A conversation with Miriam Tenenbaum about the power of a mother's influence, staying connected to a deeper calling while experiencing the mundane moments of motherhood, and staying grounded within your sense of self while showing up for others.
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Thoughts on the neatness of religious art, what my process has been around learning to voice the honest emotional experience of life through poetry, and King David's model for creating spiritual art from a raw place within.
Sources mentioned in this episode:
Orthodoxy, Wealth, and Tackiness by Alex S. Ozar from Tradition, Spring 2025 Issue 57.2
Psalm 22: "My God, my God, why have You forsaken me; why so far from delivering me and from my anguished roaring?...I cry by day, You do not answer.."
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A conversation with Devori Nussbaum, a psychotherapist and Tanya teacher, about emotional honesty in our spiritual growth and living with open-hearted presence. Devori shares her unique approach to integrating Chassidus and psychotherapy, offering powerful insights into shedding old identities, processing the grief of life, and tapping into the opportunity for connection with G-d at every moment.
Devori is an integrative psychotherapist who has trained in many different healing modalities including body psychotherapy, imago therapy, logotherapy, the energetics of food, quantum touch, breathwork, CBT, NLP, EMDR, IFS, inner child work and somatic modalities. She is also passionate about teaching Chassidus in a way that is accessible, relevant and embodied, showing people that these teachings are not just nice ideas, but a description of our reality. Get in touch with Devori and find out more about her work on www.devorinussbaum.com.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Sneak Peek & Sponsorship
02:25 – Meet Devori Nussbaum
04:45 – The Power of Real Human Presence
07:12 – What Is Chassidus Meant to Do for the Human Psyche?
12:00 – Finding the Balance Between Presence & Spiritual Aspiration
18:04 – Embracing the Void: Turning Emotional Numbness into a Portal for Growth
21:15 – Seeing Beneath the Surface of Reality
26:00 – How Unprocessed Grief Blocks Our Hearts—and How to Reopen Them
30:11 - The Role of Grief in Spiritual Growth
36:01 - Holy Honesty
38:00 – Bringing G-d into Daily Life
44:53 - Navigating the Fear of Change
47:00 – Regulating Your Nervous System
54:30 – One Minute a Day: Building Presence in Busy Lives
1:02:15 – Kavanah and Mitzvot: How One Moment Can Fill a Lifetime
1:07:30 – Animal Soul vs. Divine Soul: A Compassionate Integration
1:12:00 – Redefining Iskafya: Presence, Breath, and Spiritual Discipline
1:16:30 – Choosing Growth vs. Chasing Perfection
1:29:10 - Crumbling into Grief
1:41:00 – How to Navigate Religious Trauma
1:44:15 – Parents, Fear, and Compassion: Reframing the Narrative
1:47:00 – The Magic of Retreats
1:53:30 – Personal Journey: From Control to Joy
1:57:05 – Presence, Honesty, and Shedding the Snake Skin
1:59:00 – Host’s Outro
The cost of undeveloped potential, the misguided instinct to protect our brightest lights, why Dinah felt an internal call to leave her home and lead, and why the world is waiting for women to trust and raise their own distinct voices.
Based on a talk of the Lubavitcher Rebbe about Dinah. Likkutei Sichos, Volume 35, Vayishlach Sicha 3.
Link to the episode with Rivky Kaplan: https://humanandholy.com/the-feminine-spirit-a-rising-force-rivky-kaplan
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We spend weeks leading up to Shavuot refining our characters. And then we receive G-d's Torah, which asks us to faithfully reflect the light of the Divine in this world.
Does the Torah mark a path to self development or self transcendence? What might it look like to be both surrendered and distinctly who we are?
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - The Gift of the Torah
02:50 - Understanding Bitul: Reflecting the Divine
05:57 - The Interplay of Self-Development and Self-Transcendence
08:51 - The Role of Rosh Chodesh in Preparing for Receiving the Torah
12:04 - Naaseh v'Nishmah: Redefining Our Sense of Self
15:07 - Expanding, Not Shrinking
In honor of Shavuos, three women — Lauren Nagel, Devora Pinson, and Chana Arnold — sit down for a raw and honest conversation about receiving the Torah anew in our adult lives.
What are some of the things that have disconnected us from the Torah over the years? What are some of the things that have softened those blockages? And in what ways has the Torah become the greatest gift of our lives?
If you connected to something that was shared in this episode, let our generous guests know:
Devora Pinson: DevoraRpinson@gmail.com
Lauren Nagel: LaurenRNagel@gmail.com
Chana Arnold: Chanaarnold1@gmail.com
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Sneak Peek
00:17 - Host's Intro
01:45 - Sponsorship Message: Finds by Rivka
03:03 - Meet the Guests: Devora, Chana, Lauren
05:18 - Spiritual Backgrounds
08:52 - I Needed More
12:10 - The Torah Feeds My Soul
16:34 - Choosing the Torah Again
17:50 - The Torah as a Tree of Life
19:58 - I Was Just Repeating What I Learned
22:55 - Real Learning Creates Space for Real Struggles
24:21 - Letting Go of Perfectionism
30:06 - I Lost Everything
32:28 - When I Began to Access Hashem
33:27 - Holding Pain & Faith Simultaneously
35:33 - I Am Not Alone
37:37 - A Real Relationship Welcomes Your Full Self
40:54 - What Do We Do With Our Freedom?
42:05 - The Torah Can't Be Done in Isolation
44:30 - I Skip to My Torah Classes
46:05 - From "I Have to" to "I Get To"
49:51 - Torah is an Overflowing Ocean
51:08 - Raising Kids with G-d Consciousness
54:01 - When You See the Light Shining in Other Women
54:37 - The Torah Shifted Me
56:22 - Investing in Our Relationship with G-d
58:24 - Shavuos as a Relationship Renewal
01:01:07 - Sharing Torah at the Table
01:01:44 - Beautifying Our Experience of the Torah
01:04:38 - Host's Outro
Answering listener questions on maturing in our Judaism, maintaining a spiritual sense of self when mothering small children, friendship, Torah study, and spiritual ruts.
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A personal journey of discovering Jewish meditation, taking the cerebral act of study and grounding it in the body through focus and breath. Explore the balance between body and soul, the power of intention in prayer, the difference between Jewish and Eastern meditation, and the spiritual practice of finding balance in our characters through the Sefirot.
A mom of seven, Zeesy is the director of Sinai Academy Jewish International School and Cape Town Torah High School. She is the spiritual feminine leader of Blouberg Jewish Community Centre. Zeesy gives ongoing psycho-spiritual ‘soultalks’ in the community, sharing her passion of bringing people closer to their soul source. She coaches women around the world with ‘Echad coaching’ bringing body and soul together.
Find out more about Zeesy's work here: www.echad.co.za
Get in touch with Zeesy at director@sinaiacademy.co.za
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Sneak Peek
00:17 - Host's Intro
01:17 - Support Human & Holy
01:39 - Welcome Zeesy
03:34 - The Birth of Echad: Mindfulness & Meditation
05:31 - Integrating Body and Soul in Spiritual Practice
09:01 - Learning & Practicing Meditation
10:47 - Chassidic Meditation Practice
14:05 - Jewish Meditation vs. Eastern Meditation
18:22 - An Example of Jewish Meditation
22:24 - How Torah Learning Becomes Embodied
24:57 - Da’at: Intimacy with G-d Through Torah and Body
32:10 - Practical Tools for Spiritual Integration
34:00 - The Power of Single Tasking
34:52 - Morning Rituals and Connection to Nature
36:13 - Building a Meaningful Prayer Practice
38:45 - Integrating Gratitude into Daily Life
41:00 - Heartfelt Prayer: Emotional Presence in Judaism
42:42 - Understanding the Sefirot and Personal Growth
48:19 - Balancing Character Traits
49:46 - Breathing the Sefirot Into Your Day
51:57 - Hashem in the Slow Lane: Trusting Divine Timing
54:18 - Peak Judaism: When Body and Soul Are One
55:34 - Experiencing G-d On Slower Days
57:30 - Vulnerability in Prayer
59:58 - Grounding Ourselves in Our Bodies
1:03:43 - Host's Outro
Does each generation get less spiritually sensitive? What is the original source for the idea of "Yeridos Hadoros" -- the decline of the generations -- and in what ways are we experiencing a reversal of that idea?
Explore the deeper meaning of Lag Ba'Omer, a teaching from R' Tzadok about the ascent of the generations and why there is an unprecedented spiritual attunement to the deepest parts of Torah.
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A conversation about discovering a loving relationship with G-d through grief. Bianca shares her personal journey of loss and how it led her to a deeper understanding of G-d's love and connection. We discuss expressing raw emotions in prayer, the Torah as a love letter from G-d, and the significance of gratitude and daily conversation in building a relationship with the Divine.
Bianca Benisti Kaffash is a motivational speaker and spiritual coach who has walked through her own challenges to discover a deeper connection with Hashem and the beauty of Torah. She believes in the power of reconnecting with the sacred language of prayer and Torah—something that’s often been cheapened or lost. Now, Bianca is passionate about bringing others back to that language, helping them experience the profound beauty and strength it offers. Through spiritual coaching, personalized prayers, and leading meaningful events, Bianca empowers others to find healing, clarity, and a true connection with Hashem. Follow her on Instagram @ritainspired for raw, heartfelt inspiration and a journey back to the light of Torah.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Sneak Peek
00:16 - Host’s Intro
01:10 - Introduction of Bianca Benisti
02:43 - Welcome Bianca
02:51 - Bianca’s Background + Starting Rita Inspired
04:31 - Grief and Torah as a Healing Language
06:05 - Being Reintroduced to the Torah as Hashem’s Love Language
06:46 - Shifting from Obedience to Connection
08:15 - Mourning Laws as Divine Comfort
09:59 - Inviting G-d In
11:07 - The Only Way Out is Through
11:50 - Experiencing Hashem’s Love Through Loss
13:35 - Surrendering to G-d
15:37 - Having a Conversation with G-d
18:33 - How to Pray When It Feels Imaginative
23:49 - Personal Gratitude and Emotional Honesty
28:46 - How Grief & Singlehood Shaped My Prayer
29:57 - Hashem Wants to Spend Time with Me
30:34 - The Exodus: Crying Out to G-d Sparks Redemption
32:05 - Simple, Raw Prayers Can Bring Miracles
34:13 - Studying Torah to Understand G-d
36:15 - Mitzvot Are Love Maps, Not Restrictions
38:32 - The Message Behind Jealousy
39:46 - Hashem Just Wants You to Be You
40:39 - When G-d Doesn’t Reveal Everything
42:01 - Being Motivated by Love
43:32 - Crisis Can Reveal G-d’s Emotional Presence
46:14 - Finding Clarity in Torah
47:49 - G-d will Find a Way to Get Into Your Painful Moments
48:22 - My Joy Under The Chuppah
51:35 - Host’s Outro
A reading of the poem "How a Place Becomes Holy" by Yehoshua November, reflections on the power of calling out to G-d with the few, ambiguous words we have, and the delicate invitations in both creativity and faith to trust what stirs inside us.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - "How a Place Becomes Holy"
02:00 - Self-Trust in Creativity
03:45 - Holiness as the Subtext of Reality
04:22 - Story of Yeshaya Bar-Daki: A Cry for Life
06:50 - An Experience at the Mikvah
08:58 - The Holiness in Everyday Life
11:45 - Trusting the Heart's Longings
A conversation with Rivky Kaplan exploring what it means to lean into the feminine spirit in both the private and public sphere, the Lubavitcher Rebbe's vision for Jewish womanhood, the wisdom available to us in our cycles and the seasons of our life, how to stay connected to the woman beneath the role of mother, and the power of sisterhood in helping us find our voices.
Rivky Kaplan is a Chabad Shlucha in Tzfat, Israel with her husband Chaim and family. Rivky teaches Torah and Chassidut in various seminaries as well as many adult education classes both in Israel and abroad. She is passionate about engaging her students in the text and making Torah concepts personal and relevant. Rivky is a Yoetzet Halacha and has recently opened a one of a kind Educational Visitors center in their newly renovated Mikva. She is also a trained Fertility Fellow providing guidance to couples navigating the challenges of infertility. Rivky is also a very proud Bubby. You can contact Rivky at rivkaplan@gmail.com
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Sneak Peek
00:27 - Host's Intro
02:13 - Welcome Rivky
05:51 - Rosh Chodesh: A Gift to Women
07:35 -The Lubavitcher Rebbe's Vision for Jewish Womanhood
10:26 - Why Chana Decided to Stay Home
15:00 - Giving Your Child That Little Bit More
16:26 - Why Dena Went Out to Lead
17:35 - Personifying Internality: The Feminine Spirit
19:03 - Beyond Biological Motherhood: A Spiritual Role
21:00 - Expanding the Walls of the Home
23:46 - Capitalizing on What is Unique About Us
25:40 - If the Workplace Was Designed for Women's Needs
28:55 - The World is Waking Up to Feminine Values
29:55 - Listening to Our Bodies
32:50 - I Expected Myself to Be a Full Moon Every Day
33:25 - Understanding the Hormonal Phases
35:15 - Attuning Ourselves to Our Bodies
37:58 - The Phases of Our Menstrual Cycles
38:44 - Wishing My Mother Could Hold My Babies
42:55 - Our Bodies Hold Paradox
44:28 - Carrying Life and Grief in Israel
46:40 - A Disconnect From Our Bodies
47:50 - Navigating Life's Seasons: We Are Both Chana and Dina
50:33 - Being Present Where You Are
52:50 - Staying Connected to What Fuels Me
56:33 - What is a Feminine Way of Giving?
57:56 - Story of the Rebbe: What is the Identifier of a Jewish Girl?
1:01:30 - Shifting the Way the World Sees Jewish Women
1:04:30 - Have We Internalized That Vision?
01:07:05 - Menopause and Its Impact on a Woman’s Identity
1:09:24 - Expanding the Why's That Carried You
1:11:30 - How to Nurture Yourself When You're a Mother
1:13:37 - G-d Trusts Us
1:17:35 - Having a Firsthand Experience of the Torah
1:20:48 - Teaching From a Place of Trust
1:24:25 - Textual Learning Makes Space for Critical Thinking
1:30:58 - There Are Many Ways of Serving G-d
1:33:18 - I Felt Escorted to the Mikvah by the Chain of Jewish Women
1:37:33 - The Contemporary Sisterhood
1:40:00 - Female Soldiers Immersing in the Mikvah
1:41:42 - How to Create Your Own Sisterhood
1:43:28 - You Need One Person to Truly See You
1:49:00 - The World is Waiting for Every Woman's Voice
01:50:05 - Host’s Outro
