Hello Darkness

In this weeks episode Esther interviews Elisheva Meshchaninov about the intersection of the soul and psychotherapy. Elisheva is a therapist and crisis Counsler who is rooted in Jungian depth psychotherapy , mystical wisdom traditions , and internal family systems theory . Elisheva's work operates at the intersection of soul activism and radical compassion. You can follow her work on Instagram @elishevatherapy.

This week's episode features Rachel Goodman RD, CDN. Rachel is a Registered Dietician who is passionate about removing the stress and guilt from food and eating. It is an honest and informative conversation about intuitive eating, the dangers of diet culture and having a healthy relationship with food.

This week's episode features an interview with Moishe Chanin. Moishe is an IFC certified Life Coach. It is a raw, vulnerable and informative conversation about acceptance, addiction and recovery.

In this weeks episode Esther interviews Bruryah Silverstein about her journey to becoming a Lactation Consultant and a spinal chord injury that changed the course of her life. It is a vulnerable conversation and Bruryah is a beacon on self-determination and resilience.

In this weeks episode Esther interviews her husband Akiva Sussholz about his journey in individual therapy and their journey together in couples therapy.

This weeks episode is a raw and candid conversation with Chayale Muchnik about healing. Chayale Muchnik is a licensed clinical social worker who practices in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. She has an insatiable appetite for life and also a deep awareness and understanding of life's challenges. Chayale loves to work with children and their parents helping to create long lasting secure attachments. Chayale is on her own healing journey and she brings this experience to all of her patients as well.

This weeks episode features an interview with Riki Druin-Meshchaninov. Riki is on a mission to bring body consciousness back to herself and others. As a lifelong stutterer and scoliosis survivor, Riki felt disconnected and alienated from her body. Through Yoga, Dance, and other embodied practices, she discovered ways to radically reclaim her body and to honor its unique ways of feeling and moving. Riki received her 200-hour Yoga Alliance teaching certification through Abhaya Yoga, her certification in trauma-informed yoga from Exhale to Inhale, and is trained in the JourneyDance method. She shares her love of Body and its wisdom with her students, facilitating unique experiences to suit their needs, body dynamics, and goals.

This weeks episode features an interview with Ruthy Mizrahi LMHC. It is a vulnerable and humorous look at the roles of motherhood and therapist. Topics discussed include OCD, stigma around taking medication and what makes a good therapist.

This episode is an introduction to the podcast.