Life From the Inside

In a life full of constructs let's aim to construct our own lives, the lives that work for each of us on our individual journeys. Don't drink the Kool-Aid. BE the Kool-Aid.

It's a strange time. We're not in the thick of the pandemic but we're certainly not out of it. So now what? Join us as we talk about the psychology, the leadership, and the gifts.

There's no handbook to parenting. We're all doing the best we can INCLUDING our kids. Join us as we process the journey.

This past week we were asked to tell our life stories to a group of colleagues. This is the recording.

This time of year calls for some hibernation after the high of summer and the Jewish High Holidays. While it may feel unsettling, there are many gifts to be found.

Are national made-up holidays pointless or do they serve a purpose? If you celebrate a holiday on Facebook, does it count? IS there a right way to celebrate?

We're so happy to be back with a brand new season of guests, deep talk, and laughter.

Join us as we reminisce with our quarantine family: Sara, Lisa, Jill, Sparkle, Kelley and Dan. We talk about lessons we've learned and carried, pandemic peaks and valleys, and so much more. This episode is our longest yet but you know what they say about time flying when you're having fun. Join the Journey.

It's been quite a week for us. Challenging, heartbreaking, anxiety ridden. What to do except process together?

Gabi tries to explain the psychology of social media to Tirza. She wasn't so interested. We also reflect on Mother's Day and what it's like to be back in the world of people. Is anyone listening? Email us at gabiarad@icloud.com and send us your comments, questions, and suggestions.

Sometimes we have things to talk about. Sometimes we talk about nothing. But no matter how “seinfeld” our talks are, they're always entertaining!!

Joined by our bestie, Lisa, we envision a post pandemic (post George Floyd) world where we not only fight for social justice but celebrate the diversity of our world. The word vibration may have come up a few times too.

Last week's episode about holding space was inspired by our friend and teacher, Pam Dunn. This week, Pam joins us as we delve deeper into what it all means.

My mom struggled with this concept so we went on the journey of discovery together. I think she's got it now.

Things are starting to open up and some of us are not ready for that! How can we walk through this transition with grace, patience, and mindfulness? Take a listen.

We're starting to come out of our pandemic cocoons. What does it feel like? What can we do to make the transition easier? Come on in, the water is fine!

We're headed into a new normal and I'm not gonna lie, it can be a bit scary. How can we mindfully transition from what was to what will be? Also, a surprise call from a 4 year old brings us back to a place of joy and calm.

How saying yes can lead to your personal freedom and as an added bonus, create freedom for those around you. Say yes with us!

How do we walk our path through the narrow straits into the vast openness of freedom?

Vaccinated, we're starting to step out into the world again and it's both scary and exhilarating! Got any questions, suggestions, or comments? Email gabiarad@icloud.com

Still not sure how to access your joy? We can help.

We often think that opening ourselves up to joy means to deny the challenges and pain within and outside ourselves. FALSE NEWS! Take a listen and process along with us.

We are entering the month of JOY in Judaism so this month our episodes will be filled with joy. Games, memories, laughter, maybe even a few practical jokes. Join us on our JOY journey!

The conversation we had with Sparkle was so profound, we needed to process afterwards. This is the conversation we had when we stopped “recording.” Some may say it's even more profound than the episode itself.

We are joined by Sparkle Simmons for one of the most honest conversations surrounding race, justice, responsibility, and friendship. This is an episode you'll want to hear. Stay tuned for the “After Show” episode. We just couldn't stop talking.

Pandemic life continues but we're starting to see the light. Expectations, intentions, and transitions are all a part of this episode.

We're so happy to be back and have a great season ahead. Today we're just catching up, reminiscing, and looking forward. Also, two new segments called “the not so influential influencers” and “funny stories.” Welcome back everyone!

For our last episode of season 1, we invited the whole family. Welcome to the chaos, the humor, and the unconditional love that IS our family!

Almost 9 months in and we are all exhausted! Let's talk about it...

In our most powerful episode yet, we are joined by Sparkle Simmons and Lisa Ezeamii. We talk about healing ourselves so that we can contribute to the healing of our country and our world. It is no coincidence that this is our 18th episode. In Judaism, the number 18 represents life, and the four of us are committed to creating better lives for the generations that come after us. Lives of love, healing, faith, connection, and justice!

We work through our anxieties and focus on the path of what's truly important!

We are joined by Pam Dunn, our colleague, friend, mentor, and CEO of Your Infinite Life Training and Coaching Company. We talk about everything from moving an entire business online to what makes life coaching so special. This is an episode that will inspire you to get up off your ars and start walking towards the vision of the life you want.

Claiming responsibility for your feelings, your thoughts, your decisions is the path to living authentically. Please send your comments and thoughts to gabiarad@icloud.com

This is a bonus episode that goes along with our “space” episode. We just couldn't choose what to cut out. So we chose it all! That's our way!

Although traveling to outer space would be cool, this episode is about the non tangible space we live in and the space we create for ourselves.

Expectations block our path to joy. When we drop them, we feel everything as it comes our way, including deep joy!!

We've reflected enough! Time to take some action. Okay, we'll never stop reflecting but we'd like to take a little break (not from this podcast) and start living again!!

Expose yourself (not physically please)! It's the only way to heal and to grow and to connect with yourself and others!

Can you prepare to be present? Or does being present require you to NOT prepare? Let's process together and see what we discover.

Joined by Arnon Arad, educator and sports coach, we talk about what kids need right now and how we, as the adults in their lives, can support them.

We sit down with our friend Sara and talk about our love of food and the challenges that come with loving food the way we do!

Our lifelong friends and MISHPUCHA members join us for a fun episode where we talk about the importance of connection during these crazy times!

What is self care in this new world we're living in?

In this episode we're joined by our daughter and granddaughter, Noa. She shares her wisdom on how to best help your teens during these challenging times.

Joined by our good friend, Lisa Ezeamii, we brag about our kids, we remember the great John Lewis, and we talk about the legacy of humility and being a bad-ass!

In this episode we venture into the world of purpose, in this pandemic and in our longer journey.  What decisions do we have to make and how do we make them?  Jump on in!

In our first episode, we touch base about what life has been like since the pandemic started. What have we been up to, what have we learned, how have we grown?