Strictly Outside the Lines

Most of us define our worth through pressure and productivity. Work harder. Achieve more. Stay ahead. But what if fulfillment doesn’t come from pushing harder — what if it comes from dropping the mask? This episode explores the struggle many men face: tying self-worth to output, success, and constant responsibility. It’s an honest reflection on burnout, ambition, fatherhood, and the quiet realizat...

Life pushes us to do more, achieve more, and constantly plan—but in the process, we often miss the moments that matter most. In this episode, we reflect on navigating family, work, and self-care while facing burnout and overwhelm. Hear why setting boundaries, acknowledging the negative, and focusing on the present can create space for connection, clarity, and unexpected joy. From playing catch wit...

In this inaugural episode of Real Talk I speak to David Shafron, a former co-worker of mine. We dive into his drive for success from a young age, growing up as the youngest, and fighting for a place in the family. Through his experience in real estate, sales, and beyond David shares the real raw lessons he learned.

This episode isn’t recorded from the other side of burnout. It’s recorded from inside it. I’m in the middle of the storm—still showing up, still responsible, and still figuring out where my line actually is. After reaching out for help, the next question became unavoidable: what do I hold right now, and what has to wait? This episode isn’t a lesson. It’s a real-time reflection on burnout, responsi...

Many men know they’re struggling—but don’t know what to do next. After confronting the lie that struggle equals failure, this episode focuses on the real challenge most men face: breaking isolation after the first step . Fear often shows up after courage. Men reach out, hesitate, overthink, and pull back. Silence returns—not because they don’t care, but because uncertainty feels risky. In this epi...

Most Jewish men aren’t quitting. They’re still showing up—as husbands, fathers, and providers—but quietly feel exhausted, isolated, and like they’re falling short. In this episode, we name a hard truth: struggling does not mean you’re failing. It means you’re carrying responsibility in isolation. This is not a conversation and it’s not therapy. It’s a reframe—and a call to action. We confront the...

It's time to get real. Suicide is a serious epidemic happening across the world. There are many reasons for it, yet there are many more that aren't discussed. In reading a book inherited from my father, I came across a passage that describes living without meaning as being worse than suicide. We dive into this topic and what it means to live a life without meaning, to live as a zombie, and...

How well do you listen when others are talking to us? How well are you listened to when you're speaking to others? Listening is one of the most valuable and yet under-practiced skills one can have in their tool belt. In this episode we explore what it means to truly listen to those we interact with and how listening goes beyond tuning in with our ears.

In today's episode we explore the meaning of community. Often times viewed as something that is reliant on a physical location, or something we must remain part of, in this episode we explore how you can and need to break free of our pre-conceived notions of community

In this week's episode we talk about the importance of being unqualified. Society tells us we need to be qualified and certified for everything we do. Yet, in order to get qualified we need to jump through hoops and have experience it is impossible to have without having the experience. In this episode we rip that all apart and approach it all with a new outlook and the idea to just go for it...

Welcome back to Strictly Outside the Lines! It has been quite a while since we last spoke and it is good to be back behind the mic. In this episode we dive into the ideas of faith and fear and how they are more connected than we realize. I share with you my thoughts on the matter and how I overcome the fear that I experience. I also share with you a very recent story of an opportunity I had to ove...

In this week's episode we have a fascinating conversation with Yaakov Shimonov, a clothier and owner of Suitscribe, a premiere custom suit creator. But we don't just talk about suits (that actually comes in the next episode.) Instead, in this episode we talk about what it is like to be married with kids and without. I share some of my story and the challenges I faced as a new husband and n...

In honor of the Jewish calendar date of Tu B'Av, the day we celebrate dating and marriages, we bring you another special guest episode with Avichayil Yachnes. In this episode we cover a lot of ground on the topics of marriage and dating, but probably most importantly we talk about the importance of Honesty, Trust, and Communication. Of course there's the friendly debate and banter about wh...

Growing up we all had that favorite Comic Book character and Super Hero. Mine was Batman. I loved the alter ego aspect of his character, and how he was just a regular man with great abilities. However, growing up, I never felt like I could be the superhero, because there was no real Jewish representation in comics. Well that's all about to change. Arnon Shorr is an author, director, filmmaker...

In this week's episode I put Raziel Cohen, the tactical rabbi on the spot with a last minute request to join the show. He graciously accepted and boy am I glad he did. We talk about everything from sales to religion to prayer. We share some tips on how to get through life as a sales person as well as how those principles apply to life. As usual, with any conversation with Raziel, it was a blas...

What if I told you that you were Magnificent! Not in and of yourself, but by how you respond and react to situations… What if I told you that the mistakes you made are not you.  What if I told you, you could have the chance to absolutely change your life for the better in a matter of three days.  This and more is what I talk about with my guest Pam Dunn, Owner and Chief responsibility officer of Y...

Another incredible episode in the books. This time I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to interview Levi Rapoport, LMHC a Brooklyn based Mental Health Counselor. In this episode we talk about What is Mental health actually all about. We explore the challenges that people of religious and cultural backgrounds face as they work to marry the two worlds. We discuss practical tips and tools th...

In this episode we talk about the importance of focusing on your personal goals and family goals and ignoring societal pressures. It is not always easy to do but it is oh so important, now more than ever. We talk about the dangers of comparing ourselves to others and the feelings of resentment and inadequacies it can lead to. I share some stories from the office and the lessons we've discusses...

Join us in this inspiring episode of our podcast, "Embracing New Beginnings." #NewBeginnings #GrowthMindset In this episode, we delve into personal stories of individuals who have successfully navigated new beginnings. Discover the challenges they faced and the strategies they employed to overcome them, while highlighting the positive outcomes and lessons learned from their experiences....

There's a grave misconception amongst men that they need to be the ones to do it, and that they must do it alone. What is the IT I speak of...everything. We've all heard jokes about men who refuse to ask for directions, but the scary reality is that the joke isn't such a joke when it comes to real life. How many men reach out to others when they need help? How many men have a circle of...

What does it mean to leave a legacy? What are legacy's even? When do Legacies start being created? Most of think of a legacy as some great financial wealth left behind for future generations. You can even say that a legacy is some great accomplishment during life time that lasts for years to come. I am here to tell you that a legacy is less about what happens after death and more about what ha...

Have you ever been somewhere, awkwardly smiling at people, wondering what's going on in their minds? How about thinking about what they're going through in their day to day lives? Have you ever been out and just wished someone would say something to you, start a conversation or even just give you a simple "hello"? How about the time you saw someone with a really nice car, and you...

Growing up I'm sure you had a big hairy dream that you were certain you were going to accomplish. Whether to be a fireman or police officer, or to live in a castle on the hill. We grew up on, and lived by our dreams. In reality we lived IN our dreams. Yet, as we grew older those dreams started to slowly slip away. Adulthood sets in and so does this thing we call "reality". And slowly...

The time has come to say goodbye to the classroom. After 15 years in education, my career as a classroom teacher is over. In this episode I share with you some of the lessons I've learned from my years in education, lessons that can be applied to business and marriage as well. We discuss the importance of acknowledging the truth, as difficult as it may be, and supporting our teachers on the fr...

We all know the story of Cain and Abel, and the famous question that followed. Well, what we don't know is the importance of being sure that we are, in fact, our brother's keeper. While it is not our responsibility to provide everything they need, it is our responsibility to ensure we are contributing to their well being when we can. The honest truth is that all it takes is a phone call. A...