In this raw conversation with Sara Mayberg, we explore Sara's personal process of Teshuvah and the path back to her divine soul, as someone who was already committed to her Jewish practice. We discuss how the inherent nature of the divine soul is to want G-d, how Sara began to develop a visceral experience of trust, and how grief can crack us open in transformative ways.
Other topics explored: how financial struggles can be invitations to lean on G-d, the significance of community in the path back to ourselves, learning to see the divine in others, the ongoing process of return, and the journey to reclaiming a sense of choice in our Judaism and relationships.
Sara can be contacted at ysmayberg@sbcglobal.net.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Reconnecting with Joy
01:26 The Journey of Trust and Divine Connection
03:45 Awakening Through Relationships
07:49 The Catalyst of Darkness
11:04 Surrendering to the Void
14:56 Finding G-d in Material Insecurity
20:15 Navigating Financial Strain and Trust
22:41 Grieving and Embracing New Perspectives
29:31The Ongoing Conversation with Hashem
32:28 Experiencing Hashem Within and Around Us
34:18 Integrating Knowledge into the Body
36:34 The Role of Prayer and Learning in Personal Growth
38:59 Understanding the Animal and Divine Souls
42:26 Compassion and Connection in Healing
45:12 Seeing the Divine in Others
48:37 Building Community and Support
50:27 Reconnecting with Judaism and Mitzvot
52:59 The Process of Teshuvah and Reclaiming Choice
55:53 Acceptance and Compassion in Relationships
59:04 Trusting the Power of Our Souls
01:00:58 Letting Go to Make Space for What's Next
01:02:12 "I Love You"
Elul and the high holidays are a period of introspection and self accounting. In this conversation with Matti Banon, we discuss the Chassidic perspective on gentle growth, what it looks like to live our lives with agency while remaining humble enough to recognize our recurring flaws, the balance between intellect and emotion, the transformative power of compassion and curiosity, and the parenting truths that can guide us in becoming more whole ourselves.
Matti Banon is a campus shlucha in Montreal who enjoys learning and delving into topics like marriage and parenting through the lens of Chassidus. Her children are her biggest helpers when it comes to her shlichus and self growth. She can be reached at Mattibanon@gmail.com
References:
Story of the Baal Shem Tov & the shofar: https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/3080/jewish/The-Master-Key.htm
Chapter 27 of the Tanya (the sweet & spicy paths): https://www.chabad.org/library/tanya/tanya_cdo/aid/7906/jewish/Chapter-27.htm
More about Reb Levi Yitzchok of Berdichev: https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/1007604/jewish/A-Brief-Biography.htm
The 4 Body System: https://a.co/d/djfpzDu
Parenting reference: Blimieheller.com
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction and Personal Background
01:53 The Essence of Parenting and Nurturing
05:13 Leading Ourselves: The Journey of Self-Discovery
10:03 Awareness and Compassion: The First Steps
14:42 The Role of Emotions in Personal Growth
19:52 The Chassidic Balance of Intellect and Emotion
24:48 Transforming the Inner Critic
29:43 Discipline and Connection in Parenting
34:33 Embracing Imperfection and Growth
39:27 The Importance of Compassion in Relationships
44:34 Curiosity and Self-Exploration
49:06 Final Thoughts
The Shofar is a call to face your own desire. Its explosive call on Rosh Hashanah is an invitation to be awoken to the depths within us, to witness the divine desire with which G-d created the world, and to have the courage to face the gaps between where we are and what we truly want.
Source: Likkutei Torah Tiku Bachodesh, Parshas Netzavim, pg. 106
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 The Call of the Shofar: Awakening the Soul's Desire
02:48 Rosh Hashanah: Renewal and Connection
06:08 Understanding G-d's Desire: The Essence of Creation
08:47 Two Levels of Divine Will
11:55 The Gift of Rupture: Awakening Your Depths
14:47 The Courage to Face Our True Desires
18:07 Meeting G-d: The Divine Invitation on Rosh Hashanah
In this conversation, Gitty Hecht shares her transformative journey from a well-known makeup artist to a spiritual leader, exploring her relationship with G-d and the evolution of her self-worth. She explores moving from a fear-based connection with G-d to one of secure attachment and intimacy, the importance of embracing one's gifts, overcoming fear, dismantling self-imposed pedestals of spiritual leadership, and embracing her current role with humility and authenticity. Gitty emphasizes that everyone has something to offer to the world as they are and that the impact of our actions can resonate deeply, even if we don't always see it.
Gitty Hecht is a Rebbetzin, speaker, and educator based in Queens, NY.
Find more of her work here: https://linktr.ee/gittyhecht
Explore her online courses here: https://stan.store/GittyHecht
Contact her at rebbetzingittyhecht@gmail.com.
Find her on instagram @gittyhecht
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 - Guest Intro & Life Journey
00:05:10 - Post-Divorce Transformation
10:35:00 - Shame, Vulnerability, and G-d
14:05:00 - Evolving Faith: From Fear to Connection
21:58:00 - G-d's Unconditional Love
27:12:00 - Finding Love & Safety
00:30:39 - Dismantling the Pedestal of Spiritual Leadership
34:35:00 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
41:00:00 - Torah Study & Leadership
Season Six is live! In today's episode, I share my vision for this new season of the podcast, some Torah about the birthday of the Baal Shem Tov and Alter Rebbe, and the ways our diversity is a reflection of the inherent oneness woven through G-d, Torah, and the Jewish people.
Source: a talk on Chai Elul given by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, recorded in Likutei Sichos, Vol. 24
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In the first episode of Season 6, we sit down with three women, Sophia Rivka Rossi, Shaina Liberow-Schmukler, and Adira Shiff-Kest, to explore the impact of Chassidic wisdom on their individual experiences of Teshuvah and their process of returning to their divine souls. We explore the power of emotional honesty, humor, and even anger in our relationship with G-d, the importance of maintaining our own individual voices and what it looks like to truly choose G-d throughout life.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction & Share Sponsorship
02:49 Celebrating Chai Elul and the Impact of Chassidus
05:43 When Judaism Entered My Inner World
09:02 Understanding Teshuvah: A Return to Self
11:58 How the Tanya Impacted Me
14:47 G-d is Underneath the Pain
17:40 Emotional Honesty in a Relationship with G-d
27:16 The Power of Holy Anger
29:37 Being a Voice of Moral Courage
32:19 The Zigzags of Life
34:45 Finding Stillness in a Busy World
38:35 There's More to You
41:45 A Jewish Experience of Joy
45:48 Owning My Jewish Identity in Public
49:00 The Ideas That Changed Me
49:53 From One Soul to Another
What if your relationship with G-d wasn't just in your head and heart, but lived in your entire body?
Shimona Tzukernik, a somatic therapist and Torah teacher, describes the bridge between intellectual faith and visceral spiritual experience.
How can we transform the visceral resistance we feel towards certain mitzvos?
How can we lean into the body’s experience of a joyful, jewish life?
Human & Holy is currently on a season break. Season Six airs on Sunday, September 7!
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Visceral Experience of God
0:36 - Meet Shimona Tzukernik
2:24 - Shimona's Pivot to Somatic Therapy
5:38 - What is Somatic Therapy? Understanding Body-Stored Memories
10:29 - Visceral Yiddishkeit: Feeling Judaism in Your Body
19:21 - "Your Head is Heaven" - Integrating Mind & Body Faith
23:27 - Hair Covering Example: Physical Mitzvah Resistance
30:03 - Hiddur Mitzvah: Engaging All Five Senses
34:34 - Mitzvahs vs. Metaverse: Staying Grounded in Physical Reality
37:54 - The Magic of Jewish Living & Repetitive Spiritual Experiences
45:29 - Fight or Flight: Watching Emotions Flow Through You
48:58 - Dealing with Dissociation During Spiritual Moments
50:44 - Kavanah & Presence: Being Fully There with Hashem
53:54 - Integration & Synthesis of Body-Soul Connection
54:42 - Final Thoughts
What happens when kindness runs unchecked? In this re-aired episode of Human & Holy, we sit down with Miriam Cohen to explore the deep spiritual journey of over-giving, codependency, and emotional depletion—and how Jewish wisdom offers a path to healing.
Season Six launches on Sunday, Sep. 7! ✨
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While Human & Holy is currently on a season break, we're revisiting some of our most meaningful conversations from seasons past.
This week's episode rerun is a conversation with Ester Zirkind, exploring the concept of Moach Shalit al Halev, the mind ruling over the heart. In a personal accounting of this idea, Ester speaks about the importance of our emotions in the equation. Using the mind to guide the heart is not about suppressing emotions. It’s a spiritual reframe: how to honor your heart while allowing your mind to gently lead the way.
Stay tuned for Season 6 landing on Sunday, Sep. 7 ✨
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Introduction: Season Break & Re-airing Beloved Episodes
01:00 – Meet Ester Zirkind: Educator, Author, and Shlucha
02:15 – What Is Moach Shalit al Halev? The Mind Governing the Heart
04:00 – Growing Up Emotional in a Culture of Emotional Restraint
05:40 – Shame Around Sensitivity: A Personal Struggle
07:00 – Discovering the Enneagram & Sefirot Connection
09:00 – Finding Her Place: Embracing Tiferes and Deep Feeling
10:30 – The Path to True Self-Understanding and Emotional Leadership
12:00 – Why Naming Feelings Is the Key to Mastering Them
13:45 – Teaching Girls to “Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway”
15:00 – The Power of Regulated Emotion in Conscious Living
16:45 – Accepting Differences: Understanding Others Through Soul Roots
18:00 – Esther’s Book: A Memoir Born of Midlife and Honesty
19:30 – Four Years of Illness, Grief, and Redemption
21:15 – The Life and Loss of Baruch Menachem Mendel
23:00 – Choosing Risk, Choosing Life: A Mother's Courage
24:45 – Battling Illness While Rebuilding Faith
26:15 – The Power of a Supportive Marriage
27:30 – Choosing Gratitude Over Bitterness
29:00 – On Missing Eretz Yisrael and Spiritual Longing
30:30 – Disappointment, Bitterness, and Faith in Divine Timing
32:00 – The Balance Between Emotion and Intuition
33:30 – How Do You Know If You’re Getting It Right?
35:00 – Give Yourself Time: Practical Emotional Guidance
36:30 – Respecting Your Process, History, and Emotions
38:00 – Grieving Honestly as a Path to Healing
39:15 – The Pain Is a Pathway: Choosing to Feel and Grow
40:20 – Final Reflections
What does it actually look like to internalize the identity of the soul as our own? To approach our own reflection with a deep understanding of our essence, of the way it does not hinge on anything but the piece of G-d inside? In this episode, Shterna Ginsberg explores how to stop depending on others for your sense of self and find the infinite worth that lies within.||
To find more of Shterna's work, visit www.energizedliving.org.
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Human & Holy is currently on a season break. This episode originally aired in June 2022.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - The Search for Sense of Self
0:36 - Meet Shterna Ginsberg
1:47 - What is the Neshama?
2:59 - Roots vs. Fruits: Why We Miss Our Essence
4:34 - The Self-Care Problem: No Self to Care For
6:09 - How to Bridge Concept to Experience
7:21 - Hidden Hashem in a "Realistic" World
8:07 - Power Dynamics: Who Controls Your Life?
10:57 - Healthy vs. Unhealthy Dependency
11:48 - The Inner Island of Love & Dignity
13:41 - The Bell Story: Faith Must Be Practiced
16:08 - Chochma, Bina, Das: Three Steps to Integration
18:32 - Dealing with Inner Resistance & Toxic Self-Talk
19:29 - Setting Up Your Internal "Fire Department"
20:45 - The Shaitel Story: Practical Soul Identity
22:37 - Essence vs. Personality: What's Really You?
25:40 - "Just Be Nice"
26:38 - No Excuses for Not Shining Your Light
28:18 - Marriage Without a Self: The Dangerous Dynamic
30:14 - "I'll Give You Everything for a Sense of Self"
32:40 - Parenting from Wholeness vs. Neediness
34:16 - The Apple Story: When Identity Depends on Details
36:10 - Unconditional Love Requires Soul-Centered Identity
38:21 - Root of All Problems
40:45 - "You Are Worthy" - Empty vs. Soul-Based Truth
43:08 - The Virtual Reality Experiment
46:27 - Living in Hashem's Reality vs. Virtual Reality
48:44 - Breaking Through the Barrier
50:35 - Practical Integration: Using Daily Mitzvos
52:28 - The Bell System: Connecting Dots in Your Day
54:04 - Who Is the Self?
Freidy Yanover speaks about our challenges being signs that can direct us towards the next step of our journey. If we are open, we can allow them to nudge us more deeply into our lives and relationships with G-d. If we are open, we can allow them to nudge us more deeply into our lives and relationships with G-d.
This episode originally aired in Feb., 2022
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Introduction: Season Break
01:10 – Freidy’s Story Begins: From Chassidic Home to Spiritual Awakening
02:45 – Chassidic Thought vs. Chassidic Lifestyle
04:30 – The Turning Point: Tragedy and the Birth of Conscious Connection
06:15 – Asking “What Now?” Instead of “Why Me?”
08:00 – A Letter to the Rebbe—and a Life-Changing Response
10:30 – From Challenge to Clarity: The Path to Purpose
12:45 – Understanding Nisayon as a Path to Nes (Miracle)
15:20 – Flags in the Desert: Imagery, Identity, and Divine Direction
17:00 – Mourning Honestly While Seeking Meaning
19:00 – From Personal Loss to Helping Others Heal
21:00 – The Need for Constant Renewal in Our Relationship With Hashem
26:00 – Learning at 4am: Motherhood, Torah, and the Drive to Go Deeper
28:30 – Every Life Has Challenge, So Every Life Has Opportunity
30:20 – Going Deeper in Torah Study: Not Just Reading, But Absorbing
32:45 – How Footnotes & Sources Unlock Spiritual Depth
34:40 – Advice for the Woman Living in Challenge: Feel First, Then Ask “What”
36:30 – Our Mind and Heart Are Meant to Work Together
38:00 – What Flag Is G-d Waving in Your Life?
While we take a season break, we’re bringing back this conversation with Rus Devora Wallen, who shares her own experience with a stroke, and lessons from her clients on how the greatest descents in our lives are often a preparation and a catalyst for unparalleled ascent.
Find more of Rus Devorah’s work on toratherapeutics.com ||
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
1:55 - Meet Devora Wallen: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
3:25 - Understanding Yerida L'Tzorech Aliyah (Descent for Ascent)
5:46 - The Stroke Story: Shavuos Morning Crisis
7:26 - Emergency Signs: When Something Goes Wrong
9:50 - Hospital Experience & Spiritual Tools
12:15 - The Turning Point: Gratitude & Second Life1
3:44 - Physical Transformation: Better Than Age 25
15:26 - Managing High Energy Positively
18:11 - Client Story: Postpartum Psychosis Recovery
21:07 - Mirror Neurons & Relationship Dynamics
23:41 - Unexpected Healing: Tourette's Syndrome Improvement
24:44 - The Three-Legged Stool: Mind, Body, Soul
26:36 - Depression
29:02 - Caring for Aging Parents & Life Changes
30:43 - The Bike Ride Breakthrough
31:41 - Moving Creates Motivation
34:14 - Mitzvah Leads to Mitzvah
35:20 - Three-Legged Stool Method Explained
37:35 - Bedtime Breathing Contest Technique
39:45 - Basic Breathing for Beginners
41:12 - Live Meditation Demonstration Begins
45:01 - Post-Meditation Discussion & Benefits
46:54 - Mental Muscle Training & Daily Practice
48:14 - Meditation as Mental Exercise, Not Relaxation
49:30 - Closing Thoughts
While Human & Holy is on a season break, we’re bringing back this conversation with Chayale Tzukernik, where we explore the role our thoughts play in the way we view the world.
Chayale speaks about bridging the gap between her intellectual understanding of an idea and its practical implications in her life. We discuss questioning our natural thought processes in order to guide them towards a more objective truth, and how to practically reframe our experiences in order to align them with a more G-dly perspective of the world.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Introduction: Struggling with judgmental thoughts
01:10 – Season break announcement
01:42 – Meet Chayale Tzukernik
03:05 – Why thought is central in Chassidus
04:38 – The transformative power of thought
06:45 – Internal vs. external harmony through intentional thinking
08:10 – Reframing control: from force to gentle inner teaching
10:00 – Bridging the gap between knowing and living Torah ideas
12:03 – Making Torah personal: internalizing Hashem’s love
13:44 – Choosing thoughts vs. controlling them
15:40 – Thoughts as clutter: does it spark joy?
17:32 – From default judgment to G-dly perception
19:00 – Questioning our own perceptions: trusting Hashem’s view over ours
21:20 – Releasing attachment to negative thoughts
22:20 – Reframing fear through divine perspective
24:30 – Parenting and fear: letting go of control
26:07 – Moving self out of the center, putting G-d in His place
27:50 – Thinking good
28:40 – The case for conscious thought selection
30:20 – Judging others: from coercion to spiritual re-alignment
33:10 – Practical steps to retrain your thoughts
35:10 – Replacing old narratives with Torah truth
36:45 – Personalizing Torah ideas to real relationships
38:30 – Applying Chassidus to judgment in daily life
40:00 – Looking for evidence of the soul in others
41:30 – Final thoughts: transformation through gentle redirection
42:55 – Outro: Season 6 returns Sept 7
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
EPISODE SPONSOR:This episode is sponsored by Tov Bookkeeping, founded by Tova Munitz. Message @TovaBookkeeping on instagram or Whatsapp 323-770-9356 to book a free 20 minute consultation.
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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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✨Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday & Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.
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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
