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239 - Breaking The Rules

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 39:00


We share humorous anecdotes and insights about the phrases and expressions parents often say to their children. We explore topics such as discipline methods, family dynamics, and cultural experiences, while touching on the importance of communication and understanding in parent-child relationships. The conversation is filled with playful banter, personal stories, and reflections on how parenting has evolved.

238 - A Boring Life

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 37:59


I call up my mom, and we get into one of our classic, meandering chats—this time about the ups and downs of excitement versus living what some might call a “boring” life. We touch on everything from childhood dreams of the future, to the beauty of a simple routine, to what arranged marriages can teach us about love and commitment. Along the way, we reflect on our own family experiences, the value of caution when chasing big dreams, and how unpredictability might not always be a bad thing. As always, it's a mix of laughter, stories, and some real talk about what makes a life meaningful—whether it's quiet or chaotic.

237 - Mad House Wife

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 44:20


In this episode, we dive into dating challenges inspired by a community advice column. We unpack a listener's concern about their partner's deep investment in Bitcoin—financially and emotionally—and what that means for trust, compatibility, and long-term stability. Along the way, we explore the importance of feeling comfortable in a relationship, knowing when to be cautious, and having open conversations about expectations. It's a thoughtful look at relationship dynamics, societal pressures, and how dating can help us grow—not just with others, but within ourselves.

236 - Aged Dating

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 38:00


In this episode, I chat with my mom about cultural differences in greetings, dating challenges, and stories of my grandmother's resourcefulness. We reflect on relationships, family bonds, and the life lessons passed down through generations.

235 - Mobile Mountain

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 39:39


In this episode of Jewish Boy Calls His Mother, Ema and I dive into a topic that's been circling a lot in millennial parenting circles: the idea of “15-minute grandparents.” We talk about what that phrase even means, how it reflects evolving expectations between generations, and how mobility, lifestyle, and changing roles are reshaping family dynamics. We share some of our own stories—moments that made us laugh, others that hit a little deeper—and we reflect on how important quality time really is with our families, especially when everyone's moving so fast. It's a thoughtful look at how relationships between grandparents and grandchildren are shifting, and what that says about the way we live now

234 - Anxiety Success

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 38:49


233 - Enough Time

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 40:00


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232 - Pesach Law

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 40:25


I talk with my mom about all things Pesach—cleaning, cooking, and those unforgettable Seders. We share stories from our past and laugh about the chaos that somehow turns into meaning.

231 - Radio Pie

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 39:28


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230 - Managing Stress

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 38:24


In this episode of Jewish Boy Calls His Mother, I dive into the importance of managing stress by accepting our emotions rather than suppressing them. I reflect on the necessity of working through past traumas and how they shape our present experiences. As the conversation unfolds, I explore the unique struggles of being a middle child, the role of accountability in relationships, and the profound impact of therapy on the healing process. Through personal insights and honest discussion, I highlight the significance of having a strong support system, recognizing emotional burdens, and ultimately moving forward by validating our feelings instead of ignoring them.

229 - Raising Men

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 38:14


In this episode, my mother and I dive into the complexities of modern dating, especially within the Jewish community. We break down a letter from a dating forum about a man facing parental disapproval over his girlfriend's past, exploring themes of maturity, societal expectations, and how social media shapes personal histories. From parenting techniques to traditional gender roles, we tackle it all—emphasizing the importance of honesty, personal responsibility, and learning from the past.

228 - No Elbows

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 52:17


In this episode, I talk with my mother about what it means to parent an adult child and how our relationship has evolved over the years. We navigate the balance between offering support and respecting independence, sharing stories, laughter, and a little motherly advice along the way. Together, we explore the shifting dynamics of parenting, generational differences, and the role of Jewish identity in shaping our family values.

227 - Child Management

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 39:57


In this episode, I sit down with my mother to chat about parenting, masculinity, and femininity—how they've shifted over the years and what that means for us. We share personal stories about raising boys and girls, from dealing with aggression to encouraging emotional expression. It's a laid-back, honest conversation about the joys and struggles of navigating modern expectations in family life.

226 - Animal Questions

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 37:22


In this episode, my mother and I dive into the challenges of parenting and the ever-changing dynamics of family life. We talk about the physical and emotional demands of balancing work and childcare, along with some lighthearted moments about animal symbolism and what it says about our personalities. Along the way, we reflect on how parenting roles have shifted over time and share some funny family stories that bring it all to life.

225 - Music School

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 37:35


In this episode of Jewish Boy Calls His Mother, Ema and I dive into the role education has played in our family, from childhood school days to our deep love for music. We share personal stories, explore our cultural roots, and reflect on how hard work and academic values shaped our lives. Join us for a heartfelt conversation filled with nostalgia, wisdom, and a few classic motherly insights!

224 - Proudly Stupid

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 37:00


Standards you have for getting married

222 - Summer Camp Blues

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 39:21


221 - IDK

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 39:01


220 - Silver Lining

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 39:27


219 - Dirty Jokes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 38:59


218 - Always Right

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 38:51


In this episode, my mom and I dive into a surprising conversation sparked by a cereal box featuring basketball star Angel Reese. We explore the balance between Jewish values and modern influences, the challenges of raising kids in a secular world, and how our own experiences shape our perspectives. With personal anecdotes and plenty of laughs, we tackle big questions about faith, family, and navigating today's societal norms.

217 - Canceled Party

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 34:43


Ema and I dive into the chaos of planning my son's birthday party, which has been canceled so many times it feels like fate is against us. We talk about the art of letting go, sharing frustrations, and finding joy even when plans fall apart. Emma keeps it lively with hilarious stories from her own life, reminding us how family, culture, and resilience can turn disappointment into something meaningful.

216 - Lets Blame The Mother

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 35:29


In this episode we discuss various social issues related to bar and bat mitzvah celebrations, including parental pressures and feelings of exclusion. We brainstorm solutions using humorous historical references. Additionally, we reflect on childhood memories and values about family expectations, financial choices, and the balance between ambition and spirituality.

215 - You're Not Invited

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 35:26


In this episode of Jewish Boy Calls His Mother, I tackle a controversial school policy about Bat Mitzvah invitations for fifth graders entering sixth grade. The policy prohibits inviting sixth graders to certain parties, raising questions about social exclusion, parental control, and the school's overreach. I share personal experiences about navigating social gatherings and reflect on how these rules intersect with Jewish cultural values and community dynamics. It's frustrating to see schools stepping into areas that seem better left to families, especially when it complicates the already tricky social lives of kids. Join me as I unpack the implications of this policy and explore what it means for parenting and education today.

214 - Mental Health Club

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 40:30


In this conversation, Ema reflects on her experiences working in mental health institutions and the challenges they presented, emphasizing the need for compassion and understanding. We discuss the societal pressures parents faced in the past regarding children's mental health and how parenting norms have evolved to focus more on empathy and less on punitive measures. Ema shares how music therapy taught me about the healing power of creativity and its impact on emotional expression. Together, we explore the importance of fostering a supportive Jewish upbringing to promote identity and belonging. Ultimately, we highlight how empathy and resilience in the face of challenges can transform relationships and personal growth.

213 - Fun to Learn

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 35:49


In this episode of Jewish Boy Calls His Mother, I sit down with my mom, to dive into various life topics. We discuss the importance of family, social responsibility, personal growth, and education. We reflect on how past experiences influence our decisions today, the value of relationships over material wealth, and the ongoing challenges of balancing work and family commitments. We also delve into different educational approaches, the role of movement in learning, and the shared familial values that have shaped us.

212 - Child Independence

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 37:05


In our conversation, my mom and I talked about how parenting has changed and how important it is to find the right balance between guiding kids and letting them figure things out independently. She brought up how things like cloth diapers in the past encouraged kids to be independent sooner, while modern conveniences sometimes make it easier for kids to rely on adults longer. I agree with her point about letting kids face challenges—it's how we learn resilience and problem-solving. We also discussed how open communication and positive reinforcement are much better than strict or authoritarian approaches and how some modern trends, like over-medicating kids, can be concerning. Overall, we both see the value in raising kids to be independent while knowing they have support when needed.

211 - Subliminal Tough

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 40:30


In this episode of Jewish Boy Calls His Mother, I sit down with my mother, Ema, to talk about the allure—and the pitfalls—of online marketing, especially in the health and wellness space. We dig into why so many people fall for misleading ads, particularly those hurting or in pain. Along the way, we share personal stories about scams we've encountered (or almost fell for) and laugh about how easily we can all get caught up in the promises of a quick fix. Our conversation meanders through generational differences, family anecdotes, and the importance of critical thinking in advertisements. It's not just about scams; it's also about understanding human behavior, our attraction to instant solutions, and how upbringing shapes how we see authority, success, and trust. It mixes humor, reflection, and a little "buyer beware."

210 - Live School

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 40:34


Family dynamics and reality TV hold a fascinating appeal, as I reflect on how shows like Kitchen Nightmares mirror evolving family interactions, with Gordon Ramsay doubling as a psychologist and chef. My mom reminisces about her childhood TV experiences, with just a handful of channels and educational shows like Romper Room sparking creativity in simpler times. She shares her challenging years teaching in inner-city Baltimore during the 70s and 80s, highlighting behavioral issues and the lack of support from school administrators, which seems to resonate with today's concerns about education. We delve into generational changes in schooling, contrasting the past's stricter methods and fewer resources with today's more complex environments and societal pressures. Finally, we celebrate family traditions, laughing over my grandmother's baking talent and culinary mishaps, before reflecting on societal shifts like rising crime and the evolution of community life with a mix of nostalgia and concern.

209 - On Record

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 37:28


208 - Pick Your Battles

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 36:57


In this episode of Jewish Boy Calls His Mother, I sit down with my mother to dive into the balance between parenting and maintaining our own identities. We talk about why setting boundaries is so important, how kids need space to express themselves, and how parenting styles have changed over time. We share some reflections on what it's like from both sides—being a child and then becoming a parent—and explore the need for parents to take time for themselves, especially with all the pressures that come with raising kids today.

207 - Talk To Me

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 37:29


In this episode, I sit down with my mom for an open and heartfelt conversation about life, travel anxieties, and her experiences as a parent. We dive into the challenges she faced traveling after losing my dad, the shifts in parenting across generations, and how relationships with teens evolve. My mom opens up about her fears, lessons learned, and the pressures of societal expectations, especially regarding the changing roles of women in Judaism. We reflect on how personal growth and communication change as we age and explore the contrasts between traditional religious practices and more modern interpretations. By the end, we share thoughts on balancing cultural heritage with a contemporary outlook on life and faith.

206 - Play One In Real Life

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 36:33


We discuss various topics, including reliving a day from one's life, finding out the truth about unresolved situations, what one would do in their final hour, learning new skills like flying a plane, living in Israel for a year, and meaningful experiences like attending Yom Kippur services with the Rebbe in Crown Heights. We touch on themes of spirituality, overcoming fears, and cherishing meaningful moments.

206 - Play In Real Life

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 36:32


205 - Head Of The Year

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 36:19


what was it like celebrating Rosh Hashanah in Crown Heights during the 70's?

204 - Experimental Music

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 35:57


What was it like experimenting with music in the 70's?

203 - Wandering But Not Lost

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 36:21


Jews who leave the fold but are still part of our community

202 - Being OK

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 35:50


Finding peace with life, even when your ambitions didn't unfold as planned.

201 - Rebel Alive

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 35:52


How to keep your rebel self alive over the years What did you never get to do?

200 - Tough Luck

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 38:47


How are we still walking around?

199 - Jewish Folklore

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 40:03


What do you remember about Jewish Folklore as a kid?

198 - Individual Date

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 39:57


What is more important, to be an individual or part of a community?

197 - Galus Jew

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 40:02


Experiencing Tishabav for the first time

196 - Chutzpah Coffee Co.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 42:59


What brought you to frumkeit and what kept you there?

195 - Thats Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 22:00


We review Bibi's speech to congress.

194 - Staying Warm

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 39:24


Staying warm in ocean city during memorial weekend

193 - Parent Tricks

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 40:04


Parent tricks used on kids How did you avoid the roommate feeling in a relationship

192 - Happy Fourth

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 38:20


In this festive episode, we dive into the vibrant and exciting celebrations of the Fourth of July and explore the unique, joyful experiences of Jewish sleepover camps. Join us as we share stories of fireworks, flag-waving, and the communal spirit that defines Independence Day. We'll also take you on a nostalgic journey through the traditions, friendships, and fun that make Jewish summer camps a cherished memory for so many. From Shabbat under the stars to spirited campfire sing-alongs, discover how these camps create lasting bonds and unforgettable summers. Tune in for a heartwarming blend of patriotism, tradition, and youthful adventure!

191 - Full Time Mom

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 41:41


We go over stop by step how to prevent burnout as a full time mom

190 - Cute in Blue

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 39:19


Ever get stuck at an airport overnight?

189 - Train Wreck

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 39:49


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