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It's been almost five years of DMC, and we are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to share so many inspiring, entertaining, moving and thought-provoking conversations with you. It's time for us to close the mics on the podcast, but our past episodes are always available to listen if you need a little dose of DMC. Thank you all for listening, for sharing, for writing to us and for supporting us as we made this dream a reality. We will miss it and all of you! Fondly, Alex & Rivki

Episode 79: Frum Minimalism with Ellie AzeradIn response to today's oversaturated consumerist society, the pendulum has swung and Minimalism is a thing. A minimalist lifestyle involves intentionally living with fewer possessions, focusing on what truly matters and rejecting unnecessary clutter and consumerism to achieve simplicity and intentionality. While trending in the secular world, can Minimalism be adapted to the frum lifestyle? Ellie Azerad, founder of Frum Minimalism, argues yes. She also believes that principles of minimalism reflect Torah values. Ellie teaches frum women how to simplify their lives so they can live life to the fullest. And she's joined us on this DMC to give us the lowdown – and amazing stories – of how mindful decluttering and shifting your mindset about possessions can have transformative effects. On this episode, we discuss:The definition of minimalismHow it's trending in the secular world and where it's coming from“Frum minimalism” and how it comparesMinimalism as a response to materialismPrinciples of The Minimalist Makeover courseTakeaway tipsCheck out Ellie's website - https://www.frumminimalism.comWe love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors: DMC YEARLY SPONSOR:Town Appliancehttps://www.townappliance.com/1-866-309-8119https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-usDMC EPISODE SPONSORS:Eretz Hakodeshhttps://eretzhakodesh.org/ Click here to find instructions to vote:https://eretzhakodesh.org/voting-new/ Meant to Be Foodsmeanttobefood.com/dmc Enter to win 9 free artisanal yogurts!845 622-6916

Is it true that behind every great man is a great woman? Naama Malinowitz, busy mother of 9 in Jerusalem, would agree, but has a tweak to make: “Behind every great man is a great woman…rolling her eyes.”In this episode, we talk with Naama Malinowitz about what it's like to be married to a man who devotes his life to Klal Yisrael. Naama's husband is Rabbi Nechemia Malinowitz, the executive director of Eretz Hakodesh which is a party representing the Torah community of the Diaspora running in the upcoming World Zionist Congress. He's worked tirelessly to help channel of dollars into funding Torah-based institutions & ensure that Torah values are a central guiding voice in Eretz Yisrael. Naama tells us her journey as a wife and mother in this role and shares many insights into what it truly means to support one's husband in his endeavors. irOn this episode, we discuss:Naama's aspirations when she first got married and how things developedThe challenges and rewards of being married to a man of the klalHer realizations about what it means to support a husband in his endeavorsSupporting husbands in any profession Naama's advice to her newlywed selfWe love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors: DMC YEARLY SPONSOR:Town Appliancehttps://www.townappliance.com/1-866-309-8119https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-usDMC EPISODE SPONSORS:Eretz Hakodeshhttps://eretzhakodesh.org/ Click here to find instructions to vote:https://eretzhakodesh.org/voting-new/ Meant to Be Foodsmeanttobefood.com/dmc Enter to win 9 free artisanal yogurts!845 622-6916

We all go through dark moments, trying times and painful episodes in our lives. Our guest, international lecturer Raquel Kirszenbaum, shares her personal story from darkness to light and provides profound insights into how to stop hurting and start healing. Her honesty, wisdom and vulnerability in this DMC will enter your heart. If you're seeking perspective and meaning on how to heal from pain, or you want to be there for someone you know going through hard times, then this episode is for you. On this episode, we discuss:Raquel's personal story from darkness to lightHer advice to people stuck in their painDeveloping emunah in trying timesHow healing begins and what it looks likeChizuk and takeaways for our listenersRaquel's new book:https://www.amazon.com/Hurting-Start-Healing-Raquel-Kirszenbaum/dp/1962522199 We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors: DMC YEARLY SPONSOR:Town Appliancehttps://www.townappliance.com/1-866-309-8119https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-usDMC EPISODE SPONSOR:Meant to Be Foodsmeanttobefood.com/dmc Enter to win 9 free artisanal yogurts!845 622-6916

Negotiating is a tool we use in all our relationships to get what we want or meet somewhere in the middle. Often we think of negotiation as purely a business tool, but it's so much more. And drop the notion that negotiation is an aggressive tactic. And the stereotype that women aren't good at it. Because negotiation is a way for us to get what we want in all our relationships. In this DMC, Chava Shapiro, business messaging strategist, master web copywriter, and founder of the Creative CEO Academy, shares her insights, tips and tricks into the powerful art of negotiation. You'll leave this DMC feeling inspired, empowered and enlightened.In this episode, we discuss:Chava's journey as a frum female entrepreneurHer mission to help women make more moneyWhy negotiation is one of Chava's passion topicsWhat is negotiation and how and when we use itThe stereotype that women are poor negotiatorsTips to improve our negotiation skills in our personal relationshipsChava's website:https://www.showmethecopy.com/ Chava's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/chavashapiro/ Creative CEO Academy:https://www.creativeceoacademy.com/waitlist We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp grouphttps://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us atdmcthepodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors: DMC YEARLY SPONSOR:Town Appliancehttps://www.townappliance.com/1-866-309-8119https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us

How do we find not just our life's purpose, but our soul's purpose? Is our purpose fulfilled by our achievements and accomplishments in the world, or is there something deeper to it? Our dear friend Ruchi Koval, parent coach and motivational speaker, joins us for this DMC to unpack this idea, which is also the title of her third book, Soul Purpose, a daily dose of wisdom from Pirkei Avos. We know you'll gain and grow so much from this inspiring DMC. In this episode we discuss: How and why Ruchi decided to write her newest book, Soul Purpose The main takeaways and themes The true meaning of soul purpose and how it relates to Pirkei Avos The relationship between our soul purpose and our accomplishments Ruchi's favorite relevant Torah insights Ruchi's book: https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Purpose-daily-wisdom-Pirkei/dp/1961602768  To join Ruchi's Soul Purpose WhatsApp chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FSylDrVqdFRBpw0bkF2qyX     Ruchi's website: https://www.ruchikoval.com/  To advertise on DMC, reach out to Esti at Jewish Content Network esti@consultwritemedia.com We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us

How do we break the mold? How do we change our bad habits, attitudes and self-perceptions that aren't serving us and redefine how we show up in the world? Is self-transformation even possible? Raizy asked these questions when she embarked on a personal journey of self-discovery. She recorded it and her takeaways in her new book, The Anatomy of a Yenta: Break the Yenta Mold, Embrace Dignity, and Create an Elegant Life. We've brought Raizy on to DMC (for the second time!) to share her story and give us insights into how we can embark on our own self-transformation journeys. In this episode, we discuss: Why Raizy shifted her focus from solely tablescapes and homemaking to exploring deeper self-improvement topics in her platform, Inspired Living Why Raizy wrote Anatomy of a Yenta & her favorite takeaways What Raizy's experience was like in breaking her “yenta” mold What Raizy learned from this journey that can help any woman who feels stuck Raizy's website: https://www.raizyfried.com/  Inspired Living: https://watch.raizyfried.com/  Raizy's Instagram page, Raizy's Cookin: https://www.instagram.com/raizyscookin/  Amida Army WhatsApp Group  https://chat.whatsapp.com/DMbQlUys7vo5fS4qwoDBxO To advertise on DMC, reach out to Esti at Jewish Content Network esti@consultwritemedia.com We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us

Happy Chanukah to all our DMC listeners! Chanukah is all about miracles, and the Jewish people have witnessed miracles of biblical proportions this year. These open miracles have reminded us that Hashem is in control and will never break his promise to the Jewish people or Israel. And while these miracles have often strengthened our belief and emunah, other historic, spiritual miracles are happening to Am Yisrael as well, both in Israel and the Diaspora. Celebrated Israeli journalist and Torah educator Sivan Rahav Meir joins us on the podcast to share what she thinks is the greatest miracle of all from the war. In this episode, we discuss: How Sivan got into Israeli TV and journalism Her experience as a religious women in Israeli journalism How Sivan's work has changed since October 7th The miracles Sivan has witnessed in her coverage of the war The real miracle of the war How we can see more miracles in our lives Sivan's website: https://sivanrahavmeir.com/home-en/ To Be a Jew booklet: https://sivanrahavmeir.com/to-be-a-jew/  We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

What is femininity? While so close to our hearts as Torah observant women, the concept of femininity may also be clouded in our minds by secular influences – think, in particular, the entertainment industry. How can we reconnect to the essence of what femininity means? Enter well-known kallah teacher and intimacy coach Faigy Pollock who helps us unpack the Torah's perspective on femininity, DMC-style.  In this episode, we discuss: How Faigy became interested in this topic The definition of femininity How femininity is developed and cultivated in the elementary, teen and young adult years The approach for women who don't identify with the concept of feminity Feminity in marriage How to embrace and cultivate femininity in our everyday, hectic lives so often rife with challenges Faigy's website: https://unblockyourwaytooneness.lpages.co/unblock-your-way-to-oneness-evergreen-new-2024/  Here's a link to register for Faigy's free webinar My Mom My Kallah Teacher: https://mymom-myteacher.grwebsite.com/ Faigy's Book Recommendations: The Moon's Lost Light by Devorah Fastag - https://a.co/d/3B4NmBk Circle, Arrow, Spiral by Miriam Kosman- https://a.co/d/4QVhM8W Also anything on the topic by Rebbetzin Tamar Tabak or Rabbi Akiva Katz We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: The Altair Hotel https://www.thealtairhotel.com/ info@thealtairhotel.com 786 535- 1500 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

So often in relationships, we're looking outwards – at the other person with his or her flaws & what needs to be fixed. But what if the key to fulfilling and meaningful relationships lay inwards – with the self? What if we truly understood ourselves? Chany Rosengarten believes this type of empowerment gives women peace, joy and confidence – in themselves and their marriages. In this episode, we discuss: How the starting point in relationships must be the self. What being comfortable with oneself looks like and how it impacts a marriage How to heal wounds and find connection How we can bring out the best in each other in marriage How to feel satisfied, fulfilled, seen and understood in our marriages What emotional intimacy looks like and how to cultivate it Chany's website: https://gitty-chany-s-school.thinkific.com/ Chany's book, The Boundary is You: https://a.co/d/f8iRV52 Chany's book recommendation, The Artist's Way https://a.co/d/co176s9  We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: The Altair Hotel https://www.thealtairhotel.com/ info@thealtairhotel.com 786 535- 1500 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

Food should be all about nourishment and joy and satisfaction, right? But why is it often about guilt and shame and restriction? Our relationship with food often is more complicated than we think, and we've invited Rachel Goodman, RDN to explore the topic with us on DMC and help us stop the food guilt. Because we really want food to make us feel good and healthy, not guilty and stressed. In this episode, we discuss: How Rachel's food journey inspired her to become a registered dietitian nutritionist The typical struggles Rachel sees that women face surrounding food Body image as the root of many struggles How to stop the guilt surrounding food How we can see our value beyond our size Rachel's website: https://rachelgoodnutrition.com/  We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: The Altair Hotel https://www.thealtairhotel.com/ info@thealtairhotel.com 786 535- 1500 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

One of the modern-day challenges of parenting is knowing which parenting method to apply when! Parents today typically have various tools, tips and tricks at their disposal. But sometimes it all gets overwhelming and confusing. What if there was a chart you could stick on your fridge that would give you all the guidance you need? Well, there actually is: One Chart Parenting. Mrs. Mindi Hauer has developed a “catch-all” parenting approach based on years of her parenting journey and teaching. One Chart Parenting is based on the principles of Respectful Parenting, and we're thrilled to share some of its key ideas in this DMC. In this episode, we discuss: How parenting became Mindi's favorite topic & how she got into parent education How her encounter with the parenting wisdom of Mrs. Leah Trenk changed her approach to parenting and relationships The key principles of One Chart Parenting The top challenge facing parents today in the frum world We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. To sign up for One Chart Parenting, email onechartparenting@gmail.com. Between Parent and Child by Dr. Haim Ginott https://a.co/d/3aarSiU  Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Appaman https://www.appaman.com/ Coupon code CELEBRATE20 for 20% off (restrictions apply) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

Live from the Chizuk Retreat in Cleveland, we sat down with two former DMC guests, Barrie Feld (Episode 36, “Why We all Need Chizuk”) and Slovie Jungreis-Wolff ( 44, “Finding Focus on Rosh Hashana”) for a wonderful reunion and to get some insight into how to prepare for Rosh Hashana, for real.  On this DMC we discuss: The challenge of balancing the physical and spiritual preparations What women are looking for in advance of Rosh Hashana and during this yamim noraim season How we can reexamine Rosh Hashana and redefine it for ourselves in whatever new stage we find ourselves One message Barrie and Slovie would like to give to frum woman before Yom Tov Listen to our DMC with Barrie here - https://bit.ly/3o1PiOE Listen to our DMC with Slovie here - https://bit.ly/45W9Atd We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

There's lots to prepare this Rosh Hashana with a 3-day yom tov. So whether you're on your 6th run to the supermarket or staying up late in the kitchen cooking, we have a DMC for you. Because there's nothing like walking into Rosh Hashana feeling like you did something to prepare for the day spiritually. We're so grateful to have Mrs. Michal Horowitz share her favorite Rosh Hashana insights on this episode of DMC. In her unique style, Michal blends Torah sources and relatable hashkafic insights with every piece of Torah she shares. We were mesmerized by her breadth of knowledge and ability to bring each lesson home.  In this episode we discuss: How Michal got into adult Torah education Michal's favorite Rosh Hashana insights to help get us in the right mindset for the yamim noraim The main idea Michal wants Jewish women to understand that will help them connect with Rosh Hashana more deeply We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Michal Horowitz's website: https://michalhorowitz.com/  Michal Horowitz on OU Torah: https://outorah.org/author/133368/  OU Women's Initiative Nach Yomi: https://ouwomen.org/nach/  Michal Horowitz on YU Torah: https://www.yutorah.org/teachers/Mrs.-Michal-Horowitz Michal Horowitz on Torah Anytime: https://torahanytime.com/speakers/516  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

Life is complicated, and with life experiences come complex emotions. But embracing conflicting emotions with strategies such as paradoxical thinking can make all the difference. This is the topic that therapist, dating coach and columnist Sara Eisemann wanted to DMC with us on this episode because she knew the life-changing impact of “both/and” thinking, which looks something like this: “I'm both so grateful for my son's bar mitzvah and overwhelmed hosting my family.” Instead of fighting those conflicting emotions, we embrace them – and drop the guilt. You'll learn about this and more in this fascinating conversation. In this episode we discuss: What Sara's aims to accomplish in all the work she does, from clinical therapist to Family First columnist to Director of Education for Core. What “both/and” means and how it can be applied to life experiences Typical paradoxes in our lives and how we can make space for them How to handle negative emotions in a healthy way The role of acceptance  We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Sara's Family First articles: https://mishpacha.com/contributors/sara-eisemann/ Sara's Mishpacha podcast, Makeshift: https://mishpacha.com/podcasts/makeshift/ Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Appaman https://www.appaman.com/ Coupon code CELEBRATE20 for 20% off (restrictions apply) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

We all know that strengthening our bitachon will improve our lives, but how do we actually do it in real life? Enter Esther Kurtz. Esther went on her own search to boost her spiritual connection and found it in the daily study of Chovos Halevavos. Now she shares the gems she discovered through learning Shaar Habitachon on her podcast, Emunah for Non-Rebbetzins. And she's also sharing it with us on DMC! On this podcast we discuss: Why Esther started Emunah for Non-Rebbetzins Why bitachon isn't happily ever after stories How having bitachon impacts a person The necessary mindset to embrace bitachon The challenges we experience in developing bitachon Recommended first steps in working on our bitachon Plus: Esther's soapbox issues! We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Esther's website: https://www.estherkurtz.com/ Esther's Mishpacha articles: https://mishpacha.com/contributors/esther-kurtz/ Emunah for Non-Rebbetzins: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LK5oAMeb5FZ5yElHy6qCQ Esther's Whatsapp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/I3DuAHyIK9K0aTuoo4exPN Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

Can we be honest for a minute? Of course we can, we're having a DMC! So let's get real about being honest about communal issues. In other words, we know our community isn't immune to its share of societal challenges, but is it possible to be sincere in acknowledging the issues while sincerely trying to improve them? And while we're being honest about the problems, how can we maintain emunah and positivity as we're face-to-face with those challenges? We discuss these questions and more with Keshet Starr, CEO Of ORA, the Organization for the Resolution of Agunot. Keshet is an attorney, author, activist, speaker and nonprofit leader. She's one of those people in the trenches doing the work but has managed to maintain her sensitivity, sincerity and emunah. Keshet is a true role model in many ways.  In this DMC we discuss, How Keshet got into the work of agunah advocacy How we can be honest about real issues in the community while maintaining positivity and emunah The first steps in making changes once we've identified a problem Effective and ineffective methods of making change Keshet's opinion on grassroots efforts in the community How Orah has been successful in implementing change & what Keshet's learned Keshet's advice for those looking to improve an area in their community We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Show notes: ORA's Website: https://www.getora.org/  Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSORS: Ohr Naava's Tisha B'Av experience: https://www.ohrnaava.com/tishabav/  Project Inspire's “A Little Bit of Light” Tisha B'Av film: https://www.projectinspire.com/events/tisha/  Yoel Gold's “Coming Home” Tisha B'Av film: Coupon code DMC10 for 10% off https://hashkifa.com/  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

We've entered the Three Weeks, and the Jewish calendar instructs us to have mourning on our mind. Yet it can be challenging to embrace the meaning of mourning smack in the middle of summer barbeques and road trips. We knew that Sarah Rivkah Kohn, founder of Links Family, would help us find the meaning in mourning. Links Family is an organization that provides support to children and teens who have lost a parent. Through her own personal loss, and her work with Links, Sarah Rivkah has learned so much about the process and significance of mourning and how it can apply to all of us, even if we haven't lost a loved one.  On this DMC we discuss: How and why Sarah Rivkah founded Links Family What Sarah Rivkah has learned about mourning The various forms of loss  in the human experience How Sarah Rivkah's experience informs her understanding of the loss of the Beis Hamikdash How we can make Tisha Baav more meaningful in our lives We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Show notes: Links Family website: https://linksfamily.org/  To register for the adult grief summit: Linksfamily.org/griefsummit Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSORS: Ohr Naava's Tisha B'Av experience: https://www.ohrnaava.com/tishabav/  Project Inspire's “A Little Bit of Light” Tisha B'Av film: https://www.projectinspire.com/events/tisha/  Yoel Gold's “Coming Home” Tisha B'Av film: https://hashkifa.com/ Use code DMC10 for 10% at checkout --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

Jewish women have many superpowers – talents, abilities, and mindsets. We speak with Lori Palatnik, the founding director of Momentum, to learn more about these superpowers that we can each tap into. Lori has seen her fair share of incredible Jewish women under her leadership. And it takes one to know one. Lori models strength of conviction and passion for Yiddishkeit and the Jewish people. This is one powerful DMC that reminds us of our strengths as Jewish women. On this DMC we discuss: How and why Lori founded Momentum Her thoughts about women identifying and filling needs in the community when they're trying to stay afloat with their responsibilities to family The superpowers of Jewish women How to view struggles and challenges in our lives How we can foster Jewish unity amongst women during this unique time The biggest challenge to the strength of the Jewish woman today  We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Show notes: Momentum's website: https://momentumunlimited.org/ Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: The Altair https://www.thealtairhotel.com/offers/ info@thealtairhotel.com 786-535-1500 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

We often throw around the word “perfectionism”, but what does it actually mean? What's the difference between perfectionism and being meticulous and conscientious at work or at home? What is perfectionism, and how does a person become perfectionistic? We ask all these questions and more to our guest, Dr. Danielle Dragon, a psychotherapist in Chicago who has her finger on the pulse of the challenges so many of us grapple with.  On this DMC we discuss: Why Dr. Dragon feels that this is an important topic to discuss with our DMC audience The definition of perfectionism and how it forms How perfectionism manifests in a person's daily life The challenges perfectionism poses for mothers and wives Tips to deal with perfectionism Dealing with disappointments and dashed dreams when life doesn't pan out “perfectly” We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Show notes: Dr. Dragon's practice: https://couchmethodtherapy.com/  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/danielle-dragon-lincolnwood-il/724331 Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Bright Brush Academy https://brightbrushacademy.com/ DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Kav Halacha https://kavhalacha.org/ US: 732 707-6666 Find other countries' numbers on their website. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

Here's your spiritual prep for Shavuos, DMC style. We get deep and meaningful with Shannon Nuszen, a former evangelical missionary who discovered the truth in Judaism when…wait, we won't spoil it for you! Shannon now works with her organization Beyneynu to confront missionary influence. She recently started speaking publicly about her Jewish journey, and we're honored to share it with you on DMC, just in time for Shavuos. On this DMC we discuss: How Shannon grew up and the influence her upbringing had on her becoming a missionary Her turning point when she discovered the truths of Judaism How missionaries infiltrate the Orthodox community Shannon's work with her organization, Beyneynu The purpose of sharing conversion stories and its potential impact We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Show notes: Beynenu website: https://www.beyneynu.com/our-founder Shannon is currently on tour! To book her in your location, email: info@beyneynu.com Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Ohr Naava Charidy campaign, Never Give Up on a Soul https://www.charidy.com/ohrnaava DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Bright Brush Academy https://brightbrushacademy.com/ DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Kav Halacha https://kavhalacha.org/ US: 732 707-6666 Find other countries' numbers on their website. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

Marriage is one of the most popular topic requests we get at DMC. So we're thrilled to bring you seasoned educator and dating coach Debbie Greenblatt to share her insight, wisdom and experience with us.  Debbie is the founder of the women's division of Gateways, a marriage columnist in Mishpacha Magazine, and the Director of Education- Mentorship program for Core. She's also come out with a new book, Secrets of a Connected Marriage, and we're here to DMC all about it. On this DMC we discuss: What Debbie wants to add to the conversation about Jewish marriage. The key points shared in Debbie's book. What we're doing well with and what we're struggling with in marriage in 2024 One thing Debbie would change about the shidduch system Takeaways to implement to improve one's relationship with one's spouse. We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Show notes: Debbie's book: https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Connected-Marriage-Rebbetzin-Greenblatt/dp/160763399X Debbie's articles: https://mishpacha.com/contributors/rebbetzin-debbie-greenblatt/ Debbie's shiurim: https://torahanytime.com/speakers/374 Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Bright Brush Academy https://brightbrushacademy.com/ Kav Halacha ⁠https://kavhalacha.org/⁠ US: 732 707-6666 Find other countries' numbers on their website. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

Pesach is over and that means one thing (besides laundry and dentist appointments) – challah! Whether we're making fresh new batches or enjoying the bakery's, challah takes on added appreciation the weeks after Pesach. On this DMC, Anat Ishai, A.K.A. The Challah Mom, shares with us even more ways to appreciate challah, in addition to eating it. Her insights about challah and life left us inspired and hungry for more! On this DMC we discuss: How Anat became “The Challah Mom” Anat's thoughts about the power of challah What challah has taught Anat about life Anat's aliyah journey We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Show notes: Anat's website: https://thechallahmom.com/about/ Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

Pesach is coming, and DMC is here for you with this replay of last season's pre-Pesach episode! Whether you're defrosting your freezer or packing all the suitcases, we're back to share conversations about the upcoming yom tov and help us get focused on the meaning of what we do. In this episode, we DMC with Esti Hamilton, a very relatable rebbetzin, to give us some chizuk and inspo for Pesach.  We discuss: Her personal relationship with Pesach, from childhood until today The stereotype of the woman falling asleep at the seder, having had no time for her own personal spiritual preparations Tips and suggestions for prioritizing ourselves in advance Connecting with our children who may struggle to connect on Pesach Esti's favorite Pesach insights We'd love to hear from you. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook, Instagram, our WhatsApp group ⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX⁠ and you can email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Show notes: Esti Hamilton's website: ⁠https://rebbetzinesti.com/⁠ Torah Anytime shiurim: ⁠https://www.torahanytime.com/#/speaker?l=682 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

Many months ago we saw that Miriam Pascal Cohen was putting out a brand new Pesach cookbook, and we knew we had to snag her for DMC because she'd be everywhere promoting her book! But we also knew that with a cookbook called Real Life Pesach Cooking Miriam would be a perfect guest for our podcast. At DMC, we're all in when it comes to anything “real life”! You might know Miriam as the Overtime Cook, having built this amazing kosher cooking brand. Her cookbook comes out just in time for Pesach and we want to hear all about her secret tips and tricks and all the behind-the-scenes!  On this DMC we discuss: How Miriam became known as The Overtime Cook Miriam's cooking style and how it comes through in her recipes Process of recipe development, from conception to print Miriam's most popular recipes Why Real Life Pesach Cooking is unique BTS on her favorite Pesach recipes in the book Helpful tips for Pesach menu planning and cooking We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Miriam's website and blog: https://overtimecook.com/ To purchase Real Life Pesach Cooking: https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9781422639689.html Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Whee by SR Play Coupon Code for free accessory: DMCFREE24 https://wheesr.com/ (855) 836-4774 info@wheesr.com Appaman https://www.appaman.com/ Coupon code DMC20 for 20% off applicable sitewide, excluding the Core collection __________ - Please consider supporting DMC with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support - To sponsor an episode as a refuah sheleimah or l'ilui nishmas a loved one, please email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

So many of us in Chutz LaAretz want to understand what it's like for the women who are holding down the fort in Eretz Yisrael with their husbands off fighting this war. These mothers and wives are true heroes, taking care of everything without the support and presence of their husbands who are risking their lives to protect our Holy Land. We want to learn and know more about what these special women – our Jewish sisters in Eretz Yisrael – are going through. So we asked Nina Tokayer on the podcast to DMC with us. Nina lives in Pardes Chana with her husband Yoni and children. Many of you may be familiar with Yonina which is the name of her singing duo together with her husband. Yoni was just released from miluim – reserves– this February.  We're excited to talk to Nina about her music as well as about what this experience has been like for her and her children. On this DMC we discuss: How Yonina got started and has evolved October 7th for the Tokayers Nina's experience as the wife of a reservist How Nina's identity as a musician impacted her experience Nina's message of chizuk for fellow wives of soldiers Nina's message of chizuk for Jewish women outside of Israel We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Whee by SR Play Coupon Code for free accessory: DMCFREE24 https://wheesr.com/ (855) 836-4774 info@wheesr.com Appaman https://www.appaman.com/ Coupon code DMC20 for 20% off applicable sitewide, excluding the Core collection __________ - Please consider supporting DMC with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support - To sponsor an episode as a refuah sheleimah or l'ilui nishmas a loved one, please email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

Purim is on its way, so we've invited who we think are two of the funniest (and maybe cleverest) ladies to grace the pages of Mishpacha Magazine, and that's Chani Judowitz and Bracha Stein, the masterminds of The Kichels' comics. We say that The Kichels is social commentary in its best form. They manage to point out silly things about frum life in a way that's highly relatable, while doing it in such a loving and playful way. It's like mussar and validation all in one hilarious package.  (Oh, and by the way, you can't miss our very special “guests” this episode to provide some extra laughs this Adar season.) On this DMC we discuss: How the Kichels were born Chani and Bracha's process of collaboration Their goals in starting the comic strip Their reaction to its popularity What they think the Kichels has accomplished in starting communal conversations Their funniest, most loved, and most controversial strips What's next for the Kichels We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Whee by SR Play Coupon Code for free accessory: DMCFREE24 https://wheesr.com/ (855) 836-4774 info@wheesr.com Appaman https://www.appaman.com/ Coupon code DMC20 for 20% off applicable sitewide, excluding the Core collection Kav Halacha https://kavhalacha.org/ US: 732 707-6666 Find other countries' numbers on their website. __________ - Please consider supporting DMC with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support - To sponsor an episode as a refuah sheleimah or l'ilui nishmas a loved one, please email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

So often the situation in Israel can feel dispiriting. We want to make a difference and contribute, but we don't know how. Meira Kolatch, otherwise known as “The Official Meira”, shares with us how out of her desire to keep her friends and family informed about events in Israel, she accidently created a following of over 35k people on social media who come to her for  real-time, verified information from Israel about Israel. She shares with us her empowering message of how we can each stand strong for Israel in our daily lives, no social media presence required. On this DMC we discuss: Meira's aliyah journey as a young child and the impact it has on her today How she's become an authority on Israel since she started sharing information after October 7th How she views and interacts with the “Ceasefire Now” group so vocal on social media How she sees her role as a vocal advocate for Israel Her message for us in how we can make a difference in fighting this PR war We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Our episode with Meira's mother, - The Moderately Anxious Everybody with Ilana Cowland Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Whee by SR Play Coupon Code for free accessory: DMCFREE24 https://wheesr.com/ (855) 836-4774 info@wheesr.com Kav Halacha https://kavhalacha.org/ US: 732 707-6666 Find other countries' numbers on their website. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

We all want to lead happy lives, but what about living beautiful lives? Gila Ross shares with us her favorite relatable lessons from Pirkei Avos that help us bring meaning, joy and love into our lives – all the things we need now more than ever. In this DMC we discuss: How Gila became the person she is today Why she wrote her book Living Beautifully and what she hopes it accomplishes What the title means to her and for us Gila's favorite tools for life from her book We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group ⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX⁠ and you can email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. To sponsor an episode as a refuah sheleimah or l'ilui nishmas a loved one, please email us at ⁠dmcthepodcast@gmail.com⁠. Gila's book: https://amzn.to/47HsRyN Or 15% off with dmc15 at www.subscribepage.com/livingb or mosaica Gila's Power Up Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-up/id1498527403 DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Whee by SR Play Coupon Code for free accessory: DMCFREE24 https://wheesr.com/ (855) 836-4774 info@wheesr.com Yad Batya L'Kallah Libi Bamizrachi Auction https://auction.yadbatya.org/  929-486-0905 Kav Halacha https://kavhalacha.org/ US: 732 707-6666 Find other countries' numbers on their website. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

Tziri Preis is one of those people who is living her dream. Classroom teacher turned podcaster and “General” of the Tehillim Army nightly Zoom and livestream, she reaches thousands of children (and their parents) each night. The Tehillim Army was Tziri's response to October 7th, and little did she know what a need it would fill and the impact it would make. Tziri's story has so much to teach us about doing our part to fill a need as well as making dreams come true. On this DMC we discuss: Tziri's journey from the classroom to her InKredible Kids podcast and her “InKredible” Tehillim Army initiative The feedback she receives and the impact of the Tehillim Army  How Tziri's lifelong dream came true, and the takeaway for our listeners How we can also see Hashem guiding our work How we can all make a difference in our own way We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp chat ⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Whee by SR Play Coupon Code for free accessory: DMCFREE24 https://wheesr.com/ (855) 836-4774 info@wheesr.com —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Please consider supporting DMC with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support - To sponsor an episode as a refuah sheleimah or l'ilui nishmas a loved one, please email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

These days, it seems Geula is very much on our mind. Geula, as our guest Faigy Blumstein explains, is very much a mindset as well hat needs developing. Geula, redemption, will happen with Hashem's help in the future, but it isn't something that we passively wait for. Every day we yearn for the Geula, and there are things we can do right now to put into place as an expression of that yearning – and as a means to an end to bring the Geula closer! Faigy, with her signature Thank You Hashem attitude, gives us the low down on how to make this a reality in our daily lives. On this DMC we discuss: How Faigy and her husband started the TYH movement Faigy's passion for teaching and the topics she's loving to give over these days What is a “Geula mindset” and how we can develop it Why developing a Geula mindset is so critical these days during the challenges facing Am Yisrael Thank you for the recent flurry of emails! We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our (admin only) WhatsApp group here https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Faigy's book/shiur recommendations: -Rabbi Moshe Weinberger Intro to Chassidus on YU Torah -Rabbi Yossi Zakutinsky  -Rabbi Shais Taub -Gedale Fenster -The Story of Our Lives by Yaakov Klein (Rabbi Nachman's story book for children) Thank You Hashem website: https://tyhnation.com/ Faigy's Tanya classes can be found on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faigy.blumstein/ DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Project Inspire Convention https://www.projectinspire.com/convention/ (646)-291-6191 info@projectinspire.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

Welcome to episode 51 as Season 3 of DMC comes to a close! It's time for a little recap of our year as we reflect on our experiences as the hosts of Deep Meaningful Conversations. We released 23 episodes this year and have had over 120k downloads. We've had on average 4000 listeners per episode. So thank you to all our loyal DMC listeners! Here's to continued growth and many more DMCS in 2024! On this episode, we discuss: Stats and listener demographics Our top-rated episodes What we're most looking forward to next season Favorite feedback from listeners “Celebrity” sightings Our favorite episodes Our most personally meaningful episodes The episodes we felt most impactful for our audience We'd love to hear from you, especially if you'd like to join us in reflecting on any of our episodes this past season! You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, and you can email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Join our Whatsapp Group - https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us

We hope all our listeners had a wonderful Chanukah! With any holiday or yom tov, there is that week after when we're trying to get bedtimes back to normal, work schedules back to normal, and our eating schedules back to normal. But this year, we haven't really had the luxury of “getting back to normal.” Nonetheless, taking care of ourselves during stressful and disruptive situations is extremely important. We can't get completely consumed and not be able to take care of our responsibilities – and ourselves. It's so easy to put our care on the back burner. And if we aren't eating properly, that can impact our psychological state too. It's during stressful times that we're more likely to not tend to our needs (sometimes we even think “how can we” with the news) – but we must. Esti Asher, a registered dietitian based out of northern Israel, joins us for this DMC. Esti provides us with some mindset and perspective shifts to help us understand the concept of food as fuel as well as deal with any negative feelings associated with our holiday splurging. She also provides tips to help us get back to a more balanced everyday eating routine. Esti's approach is practical, positive, and holistic. She focuses on many factors that contribute to overall health. Esti places a strong emphasis on healthy habits and behaviors that are optimal to reach your ultimate health and well-being potential. Most importantly, Esti encourages self-awareness, self-care and self-love. On this episode of DMC, we discuss: The main principles that guide Esti's work as a nutritionist Mindset and practical tips to help us get back on track with our eating post chag Dealing with negative feelings associated with splurging The concept of food as fuel The most helpful approach for those of us who are motivated to adopt a more healthy lifestyle Esti's take on diet culture Esti's website  https://www.estiashernutrition.com/ DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us

We all know the frightening reality facing Jewish students on college campuses today. The stories are horrifying and unbelievable. We want this episode to be somewhat uplifting as well, and that's why we've invited Mariel Goldstein to speak with us. Mariel is the director of women's education at MEOR Maryland, a campus-based organization dedicated to extending Jewish learning opportunities to the broadest spectrum of Jewish students at the University of Maryland, College Park. University of Maryland College Park is the fourth largest public university by Jewish population. According to Hilllel, there are 6000 Jewish students on campus, 20% of the student population. So Mariel is in the trenches, supporting Jewish students who are struggling right now – and doing her best to support herself as well since October 7th.  On this episode we discuss: The impact of October 7 on the lives of the Jewish students Mariel works with  Rising anti-semitism on campus and how it's impacted University of Maryland The safe haven MEOR provides and the increased interest in programming and Jewish pride The biggest takeaway for college students from this current experience Mariel's thoughts about the future of Jewish college students on secular campuses  Show notes:  Donate to Meor's campaign to support Jewish students on campus during these challenging times! https://causematch.com/meor23/goldstein Meor Maryland's website https://www.meormarylandonline.org/ DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Amudim https://unitetoheal.com/ https://amudim.org/ 646-517-0222 646-517-0221 info@amudim.org

The topic of processing our emotions applies at all times, but it's especially relevant now. We know that there are ways we as individuals process our emotions in a healthy way, and process our emotions in an unhealthy way. Disclaimer: for anyone who is going through acute trauma due this war, this episode is not designed for you. This episode is also not meant to take the place of seeking professional help. Our guest for this DMC is Erika Needleman of Adulting with Erika. Erika is one of those special people who has such good insight into people and into life. She is driven by the belief that if we look to ourselves, we have many of the answers. Erika helps women stop resisting their life so they can start living it. The topic of today's episode is one that Erika is particularly passionate about, and we're so happy to share her insights with you. On this DMC, we discuss: The wide range of emotions women are experiencing right now due to the war What processing emotions in an unhealthy way looks like What processing emotions in a healthy way looks like and the steps we can take to achieve that What we can do when we notice we're falling into the trap of bad habits when it comes to processing our emotions How to handle when loved ones process emotions differently to us Book recommendations: Yemima Mizrachi Speaks It's All The Same To Me: A Torah Guide To Inner Peace and Love of Life by Rabbi Moshe Gersht  The Three Conditions: How Intention, Joy, and Certainty Will Supercharge Your Life by Rabbi Moshe Gersht  Sha'ar HaBitachon No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz Handout for processing emotions  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us

We're thinking about all of our listeners during this extremely challenging time for the Jewish people worldwide, and here at DMC, we're committed to providing content for you that will be helpful and hopefully uplifting. There are many heroes in this war, and some of them are the special individuals in Eretz Yisrael who have done whatever they can to support their fellow brothers and sisters who have been displaced from their homes due to the war. We're privileged to have been connected with Sarah Levy who lives in Ramot and has opened up her home and heart to a displaced family from Southern Israel. Sarah's story needs to be told, and we learned so much from her about taking action and truly being nosei ol b'chaveiro, carrying the burden of one's friend. We hope you find this episode as inspiring as we did.  On this DMC, we discuss: How Sarah got connected to Revital, the mother of the familly she is hosting Sarah's decision process in deciding to host Revital, her husband and her children What the transition has been like for both families Special experiences both families have shared together Getting by day-to-day without being consumed by worry about the future Chizuk from Eretz Yisrael for our listeners DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: ERA Plastic Surgery (732) 730-7333 Frontdesk@eraplasticsurgery.com Link to business WhatsApp: https://wa.me/message/W4NEQIT3IN3OB1

Like everyone right now, no matter where you live, our everyday lives are not the same due to the tragic unfolding of events in Eretz Yisrael. Certainly, our brothers and sisters in Israel are facing the most formidable challenges. Those of us watching and davening from afar are challenged in different ways, but challenged nonetheless. Eretz Yisrael and Am Yisrael are constantly on our minds, as we try to get back to whatever our regular life and work looks like here in America.  For this episode, we wanted to DMC with someone in Eretz Yisrael who can share with us her experiences, insight and chizuk about the current matzav. Those of us in chutz laaretz feel so far away, many are feeling helpless, but maybe this DMC will give us the opportunity to feel that closeness that we are longing for. We speak with Dini Coopersmith of Maalot Dafna who shares with us what life has been like in Eretz Yisrael the past week and a half. Through this interview, we get a glimpse into the clarity, emunah and bitachon that is so characteristic of the special Jewish people living in the Holyland. In this DMC we discuss: Dini's experiences when the sirens went of Shmini Atzeres morning What life is like right now living through this war The general feeling and morale in Israel currently Dini's connection to the communities in the South through her Women's Reconnection Trips How Dini is witnessing the unity of the Jewish people at this time The feelings surrounding outside threats to Israel Chizuk for those of us in Chutz La'aretz We love to hear from you. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, or you can email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Show Notes: Women's Reconnection Trip https://www.reconnectiontrips.com/#page-top DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Sod Haadam https://sodhaadam.org/ 718 504 9441​ info@sodhaadam.org Registration opens after Sukkos

Yom Kippur is our most serious and arguably most important Yom Tov in the Jewish calendar. But what happens if our feeling of overwhelm about the seriousness of the day (and the practical physical requirements of the season) robs us from feeling truly connected? More broadly, how does our mental health impact our Torah observance in general? When we're feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed, is Yiddishkeit simply something else on the to-do list that may get pushed off for another day? When we discussed tackling this topic, we knew it needed to be with someone firmly rooted both in the worlds of psychology and Torah. And that's why we turned to Chani Juravel, LCSW. Chani shares her insights on how our psychological/emotional state plays a huge role in religious life. With her extensive experience as a therapist and Torah educator, Chani's passion is the intersection between Torah and psychology. She also explains to us the Torah-true nature of therapy, how it can be fused with our spirituality, and how we find models of so many therapeutic tools and principles in Tanach, particularly from Hashem's model. We hope this episode enriches your Yom Kippur. Wishing all our listeners a Gmar Chasima Tova. We'd love to hear from you. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, and you can email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Show Notes: Chani Juravel's shiurim https://www.torahanytime.com/#/speaker?l=561 Chani Juravel's book, Sefira in Our Lives https://www.amazon.com/Sefirah-Our-Lives-Transforming-Relationship/dp/1680254995 Link to her WhatsApp group, Inspired Living https://chat.whatsapp.com/LPT6VMO5XFrIYetQoLNury The Slow Movement - Carl Honore Ted Talk - https://youtu.be/npRXazR1LtU?si=U-VQ6lqNU5Srv7Tf Book recommendations: -Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl -The Choice by Edith Eger -Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers -Positivity Bias: Practical Wisdom for Positive Living : Inspired by the Life and Teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe by Mendel Kalmenson -Ohel Rochel  -anything by the Nesivos Shalom To advertise on DMC: Contact Jewish Content Network https://jewishcontentnetwork.com/ 1-845-287-0404 Contact: Chayale Kaufman DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE 45 SPONSOR Sod Haadam https://sodhaadam.org/ 718 504 9441​ info@sodhaadam.org Registration opens after Sukkos

Rosh Hashana is approaching and we want to give you some deep and meaningful content to think about in addition to the delicious meal planning! That's why we invited Rebbetzin Slovie Jungreis-Wolff to DMC with us about finding focus this Rosh Hashana. Slovie herself is a well-spring of knowledge and inspiration and in this DMC, she shares her Rosh Hashana memories around the Jungreis table in addition to her beautiful Torah insights to help you find your focus on this meaningful and busy day. Wishing all our listeners are sweet new year! In the episode, we discuss: How the legacy of Slovie's mother, Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis z"l, impacted her life's work What Rosh Hashana and the yamim noraim were like in her home growing up and what she continues in her own home The main message of Rosh Hashana for busy women during this time Slovie's favorite Rosh Hashana theme to focus on Her new book, The Soul of Parenting We'd love to hear from you. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, and you can email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Show Notes: Slovie Jungreis-Wolff's new book on parenting: https://mosaicapress.com/product/the-soul-of-parenting/ DMC20 coupon code for 20% off! Slovie Jungreis-Wolff's shiurim on Torah Anytime: https://www.torahanytime.com/#/speaker?l=74 To advertise on DMC: Contact Jewish Content Network https://jewishcontentnetwork.com/ 1-845-287-0404 Contact: Chayale Kaufman DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE 44 SPONSOR: Torah Umesorah: Share Hamaalos https://www.torahumesorah.org/sharehamaalos/ sharehamaalos@torah-umesorah.org Or call in and record your story: 718-766-4554

We all want to be more resilient, to bounce back during times of stress and upheaval. But is resilience just about bouncing back to who we were before we experienced adversity, or is it more? On this episode of DMC, we  sit down with Professor Leslie Gutman, author of Resilience: A Jewish Guide to Facing Adversity, Fostering Strength and Living your Best Life, who shares some fascinating insights and helpful tools to help us grow our grit when (and before) the going gets tough. On this episode we discuss: What resilience is, and what it is not How we can boost our resilience What is spiritual resilience and why it's important Being resilient in face of public vs. private nisyonos By the end of today's episode, we hope you've gained tools to help you build and maintain resilience during the stages and moments of our life when we're feeling we're merely treading water, or even sinking. Professor Leslie Gutman's website: https://drlesliemgutman.com/ Her new book on resilience: https://mosaicapress.com/product/resilience/ We'd love to hear from you. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, and you can email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. To advertise on DMC: Contact Jewish Content Network https://jewishcontentnetwork.com/ 1-845-287-0404 Contact: Chayale Kaufman DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE 43 SPONSOR: Shuvu https://www.shuvuusa.org

Being happy is an aspiration that is thrown around so easily and often, we wonder if it's really even a goal in life. But happiness is crucial for healthy children, and we're going to be talking all about it with our guest, Beth Perkel. Beth is an author, freelance writer and essayist. Her recent book is called Light At the Beginning of the Tunnel: Wiring our Children for Happiness.  Beth believes that most children need to be taught the “talent” of happiness, that it doesn't happen automatically, and that it's the central key that enables them to lead successful, productive and meaningful lives. In her book, she synthesizes deep concepts from ancient wisdom, the most up-to-date psychological methods, scientific studies and research and weaves them into a practical, personalized system for us and our children. In the episode we discuss: -Beth's journey as a writer, and how she learned to dig deep and be vulnerable -Why she wrote a book on parenting, and how her approach is unique -What happiness looks like in different people -Her favorite chapters in the book -Advice for parents with children who are “not happy” -Examples of parenting wins from her own life Beth's book and speaker recommendations:  Beth's book - Light at the Beginning of the Tunnel: Wiring our Children for Happiness (best to purchase from Feldheim or Mosaica) Beth's Podcast - Ideas That Change Lives Rav Wolbe's Planting and Building  Rebbetzin Spetner as a parenting educator Stress Less: Stop Stressing, Start Living by: Kate Hanley The Power of Now by: Eckhart Tolls  Rebbetzin Dina Schoonmaker's shiurim  We'd love to hear from you. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, and you can email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. To advertise on DMC: Contact Jewish Content Network https://jewishcontentnetwork.com/ 1-845-287-0404 Contact: Chayale Kaufman DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE 42 SPONSOR: Hatzola Air https://hatzolair.org/ Donate now - https://hatzolair.org/donate

This episode of DMC is about spiritual self-care. This means, what are we doing to take care of our neshama? What are we doing to invest in our connection to Yiddishkeit and Hashem? Because if we don't take care of our spiritual side, we know what happens. It's the same with when we don't take care of our bodies, or our relationships, or our linen closets…the law of entropy entails and things start falling apart. Our guest for this deep meaningful conversation is Rebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman, the founding director of the OU Women's Initiative. This topic is one near and dear to Rebbetzin Shmidman's heart as her life's work is creating ways for women all over North America to stay connected to their communities and their Torah learning. Rebbetzin Shmidman understands why spiritual self-care is so vital to our well-being as Jewish women. On this episode we discuss: How Rebbetzin Dr. Shmidman became the director of the OU Women's Initiative Her goals for Orthodox women in her capacity as an organizational leader An initiative she's particularly proud of that she was able to implement in this role The definition of spiritual self-care and why she's passionate about it The main challenges frum women face in practicing spiritual self-care Rebbetzin Dr. Shmidman's favorite self-care practice We'd love to hear from you. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, and you can email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. The OU Women Initiative's website: https://ouwomen.org/ Mourning with Meaning series: https://outorah.org/series/6965 Torat Imecha Learning Program https://ouwomen.org/torat-imecha/ To advertise on DMC: Contact Jewish Content Network https://jewishcontentnetwork.com/ 1-845-287-0404 Contact: Chayale Kaufman DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE 41 SPONSOR: Hashkifa's Yoel Gold “Souled” Film for Tisha Ba'av https://hashkifa.com/

It's the Three Weeks, and we knew we wanted to provide something meaningful for us all to help us get in the mindset of this unique period in the Jewish calendar. As we're leading up to Tisha B'Av, we really should be thinking more about mitzvos bein adam l'chaveiro since sinas chinam, baseless hatred, is the reason given for the destruction of the second Beis Hamikdash. So we asked Yocheved Davidowitz, licensed counselor, a certified nutrition coach, writer, educator and the host of the podcast, A Deeper Conversation, to join us on this DMC and come up with the topic. Yocheved hosts Wake up Words with the Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation and runs a daily Shmiras HaLashon chat for hundreds of women worldwide. One of the areas she's been focusing on lately is bein adam l'chaveiro when it comes to those closest to us: our family. We knew that was a topic we wanted to learn more about. In this episode, we discuss: Yocheved's experience running a daily Shmiras haLashon chat for women worldwide Why she's lately been interested in the topic of bein adam l'chaveiro as it applies to family members Do we have a get-out-of-jail pass when it comes to speaking lashon hara about family? The Torah's perspective on venting to family members or confidants about family members We'd love to hear from you. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, and you can email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Show Notes: Yocheved's podcast, A Deeper Conversation: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zQrc18261uZYieLlkARiY Wake Up Words Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation Whatsapp Group: https://cchf.global/individual/whatsapp/ To advertise on DMC: Contact Jewish Content Network https://jewishcontentnetwork.com/ 1-845-287-0404 Contact: Chayale Kaufman DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us

On this DMC, we're talking about tefillah, prayer.  We want to get real, we want to get practical and we want to get inspired. Our guest is Sara Blau. Sara is passionate about tefillah and making prayer relevant. Her brand is providing inspiration for the Jewish woman, so she's a perfect guest for DMC. Sara's a public speaker and the author of 29 books. She's also in the middle of a book about tefillah, so we're excited to have the opportunity to pick her brain about this important topic. In this episode, we discuss: Women's unique relationship with prayer Benefits of davening, formally or not formally Navigating davening and the various stages of our lives Utilizing downtime Managing disappointment when are prayers aren't getting the results we want What inspired Sara to write a book on prayer We'd love to hear from you. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, and you can email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Show Notes: Sara's website: https://www.sarablau.com/landing-page Sara's articles: https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/4874392/jewish/Song-of-the-Soul.htm https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/5926700/jewish/Women-and-Prayer.htm To advertise on DMC: Contact Jewish Content Network https://jewishcontentnetwork.com/ 1-845-287-0404 Contact: Chayale Kaufman DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE 39 SPONSOR: Label Land https://labelland.com/ Coupon code for 10% sitewide: DMC  Expires July 26th

We get a lot of feedback from women that they'd like to hear more episodes about marriage and parenting. So this episode is devoted to the topic of marriage and we're DMCing with a very special person, Rivke Gardner. Rivke is “a marriage mentor for mentors” –  and a marriage coach for everybody. She went on her own quest to improve her marriage after she realized as a newlywed that the little tools she had to “perfect” her marriage weren't working. Rivke knew she wanted a deeply connected, supportive, passionate and fulfilling marriage. So for the last 18 years, she's learned everything she could about marriage success. She now has a full-time coaching business and offers a variety of programs and training courses.  On this DMC, we discuss: How Rivke got into marriage coaching and made it into a full-time business The programs she offers The main issues she sees women dealing with in their marriages Her favorite tools that she gives women Mentoring the mentors in marriage coaching What Rivke wishes everyone would know about marriage We'd love to hear from you. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, and you can email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Show Notes: Rivke's website https://rivkegardner.com/ To advertise on DMC: Contact Jewish Content Network https://jewishcontentnetwork.com/ 1-845-287-0404 Contact: Chayale Kaufman DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE 38 SPONSOR: Label Land https://labelland.com/ Coupon code for 10%: DMC Expires July 26th Excludes value packs

It's fair to say that every Orthodox woman has her own unique relationship with tznius. There are many factors at play that determine the nature of her relationship: education, upbringing, societal and familial influences, peer dynamics, and religious background, amongst others. Whether tznius is your favorite mitzvah or your biggest struggle, it's valuable to bring tznius into our conversations as individuals and communities, and perhaps, change the conversation we've been having all along. In this DMC, we discuss how the new book Reclaiming Dignity has been the topic of many conversations in various communities since it was released last month. We have the opportunity to sit down with Bracha Poliakoff, the editor of the anthology section of the book, and have our own deep meaningful conversation on this crucial topic. On this episode, we discuss: Bracha's relationship with tznius growing up Her dream in creating this book and how it evolved into the final product The intention behind the unique structure of the book  The range of feelings and experiences frum women have about tznius Improvements in tznius education, and areas still needing work “PTSD” - post-traumatic tznius disorder We'd love to hear from you. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and you can email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. https://mosaicapress.com/product/reclaiming-dignity/ 20% off for DMC listeners! Use coupon code DMC20 Gila Manolson's Outside/Inside http://gilamanolson.com/books-outside_inside.php Penimi Tznius Curriculum https://www.penimi.org/tznius-programs Our DMC with Jamie Geller https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/26pmIPUwbAb To advertise on DMC: Contact Jewish Content Network https://jewishcontentnetwork.com/ 1-845-287-0404 Contact: Chayale Kaufman DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE 37 SPONSOR: Mesikus Hatorah MesikusHatorah.org  732.272.0771 ext 3  retzifus@mesikushatorah.org 

Whatever “chizuk” means to you, we all need it. Whether it's inspiration, validation, support or cheerleading, chizuk is what keeps us going when the going gets tough, or when we're just not feeling it. Chizuk isn't just for those of us who may be struggling religiously. We all can use a boost of strengthening to help us get through our daily lives, to keep us connected to our Judaism, to remind us of our purpose, and to help us get through those rough spots. Barrie Feld is the founding director of the Chizuk MIssion, and she lives and breathes chizuk. We brought her on DMC to hear why she thinks we all need chizuk, and what chizuk really means to her. On this episode, we discuss: Barrie's quality of ayin tov and how that connects to chizuk Where she gets her chizuk from Why she saw a need to create the Chizuk Mission How the Chizuk Mission makes an impact The main challenges facing women in staying connected to their Yiddishkeit The importance of finding what types of chizuk works for you We'd love to hear from you. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and you can email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Show notes: Chizuk Mission website: https://www.chizukmission.org/ 48 Ways to Wisdom: https://a.co/d/dNX6Vk7 To advertise on DMC: Contact Jewish Content Network https://jewishcontentnetwork.com/ 1-845-287-0404 Contact: Chayale Kaufman DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE 35 SPONSOR: La'Bayit https://www.labayitgifts.com/ support@labayitgifts.com

Let's say we're struggling with a challenge in our life. We can weather the storm on our own, or we can reach out to someone for help. But who? Sometimes it's a family member or friend. Other times a rebbetzin or rav is our first avenue of support. Or a mental health professional. Or all of the above. In our modern world, many seek advice via social media, whether anonymously or not. All these avenues have pros and cons, and we discuss it all this DMC. Jenna McKenna joins us in this conversation. Jenna is the founder of Frum Girl Problems, a closed Facebook group, and has seen her fair share of the various challenges that women face and how they go about seeing guidance and support. She herself got involved in mentoring, and is currently a high school counselor at Hanna Sacks Bais Yaakov in Chicago. We knew she'd have tons to say about the topic based on her experience. This episode is jam packed with lots of insight about how we go about seeking advice. Show notes: To advertise on DMC: Contact Jewish Content Network https://jewishcontentnetwork.com/ 1-845-287-0404 Contact: Chayale Kaufman DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE 35 SPONSOR: Zos Hatorah https://zoshatorah.org/ info@ohrnaava.com 1-718-647-6228

What can we learn from the wisdom of the Eishes Chayil that can be applied to our modern lives? Our guest today is Shira Hochheimer, author of Eishes Chayil: Ancient Wisdom for Women of Today. On this episode, we explore the connotations the Eishes Chayil has for us, and the implications it has on our lives. We discuss: The backstory behind how Shira decided to write a book on this topic Her favorite middah (trait) of the Eishes Chayil that she discovered while doing her research Takeaways for us as modern-day Jewish women How women can ensure their daily lives reflect their deeply held beliefs Juggling multiple roles while nourishing yourself Show notes: Shira's website where you can order her book: http://chinuchenergy.com/ Use coupon code DMC for a discount! OU shiurim: https://outorah.org/author/133884 DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us

Pesach is coming, and DMC is here for you! Whether you're defrosting your freezer or packing all the suitcases, we're back to share conversations about the upcoming yom tov and help us get focused on the meaning of what we do. In this episode, we DMC with Esti Hamilton, the most relatable of rebbetzins, to give us some chizuk and inspo for Pesach.  We discuss: Her personal relationship with Pesach, from childhood until today The stereotype of the woman falling asleep at the seder, having had no time for her own personal spiritual preparations Tips and suggestions for prioritizing ourselves in advance Connecting with our children who may struggle to connect on Pesach Esti's favorite Pesach insights We'd love to hear from you. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and you can email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Show notes: Esti Hamilton's website: https://rebbetzinesti.com/ Torah Anytime shiurim: https://www.torahanytime.com/#/speaker?l=682 DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE 33 SPONSOR: Smarty Had a Party https://smartyhadaparty.com/ Coupon code for 20% off: PESACH20 (314) 431-5400 866-4SMARTY

Anxiety is something we all have to deal with as human beings, even if we don't have a clinical diagnosis. And if we do struggle with clinical anxiety, let's try to take away the stigma surrounding mental illness, so YES we are all in for a DMC about anxiety. Especially one designed for frum women who are already dealing with so many additional demands due to the frum lifestyle. Our guest is Mrs. Ilana Cowland who has just come out with a book that sold us with its title, The Moderately Anxious Everybody. As Ilana writes, “the great social like we all tell to cover up the truth we all know – everybody's anxious.” Ilana is a UK born educator, coach and relationship expert. She and her husband Jamie have been inspiring international audiences for over 25 years. In her debut book, she provides a deeper understanding of why our society is so anxious and what you can do, today, to deal with the anxiety in your life. In this DMC, we discuss: Why Ilana decided to write a book about anxiety Anxiety and women, particularly frum women What anxiety looks and sounds like Techniques to reduce anxiety Tips to bring calm and serenity into our daily lives We'd love to hear from you. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, or you can email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Show notes: The Moderately Anxious Everybody https://www.amazon.com/Moderately-Anxious-Everybody-Ilana-Cowland/dp/B0BDP111VF/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NMBPZQCMND1B&keywords=the+moderately+anxious+everybody&qid=1678470179&sprefix=the+moderately+an%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1 Ilana's TorahAnytime shiurim: https://www.torahanytime.com/#/speaker?l=326 Ilana's Chizuk MIssion recordings: https://www.chizukmission.org/cowland DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE 31 SPONSOR: The Shabbos Maamad https://www.shabbosmaamad.com/2 events@agudah.org (212) 797- 7380