The Struggle

Yehoshua  Saks is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in parenting and family dynamics. He works closely with parents to help them better understand their children’s emotional needs, build secure attachment, and create healthier communication at home. Yehoshua combines clinical insight with practical, real-life strategies, helping families navigate challenges such as behavior issues,...

Rabbi Elimelech Friedman is a world-renowned marriage counselor and the author of many books on marriage and relationships. To learn more about his work, visit SimchasHabayis.com. To follow his famous free lectures on the Kol Simchas Habayis WhatsApp status, send a WhatsApp request to 718-812-7019. Follow us on Socials for More Content:    Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Thestruggl...

Jonathan Donath is the founder of Daily Giving, a global generosity movement. Through Daily Giving, Jonathan collects $1 from over 23,000 people around the world and donates $23,000 every single day to a different charity — totaling over $8 million donated this year. His mission is to show how small, consistent contributions can come together to create massive impact, turning everyday people into...

Srulie is eight years clean from a gambling addiction that once controlled every part of his world. After years of hiding, chasing losses, and living a double life, he reached a moment where he knew something had to change. Through recovery, he rebuilt his life piece by piece. Today, Srulie gives back by sponsoring others and guiding people who are battling the same addiction he once faced. His st...

Moshe Zev Lamm, LCSW, is a couples therapist and is the director of the Marriage Center at Achieve Behavioral Health in Monsey, NY. Renowned as a compassionate and insightful guide, he empowers couples to navigate challenges with grace, fostering deeper connections and helping countless partners stay together through practical tools and empathetic support. With years of experience in private pract...

Mendy Klein is a somatic practitioner, breathwork facilitator, and life coach who helps people reconnect with their bodies and emotions. Through somatic healing, guided sessions, and his transformative breathwork classes, he supports clients in releasing stress, trauma, and emotional blocks. His work helps people feel more grounded, more connected, and more alive — creating lasting change from the...

Kenny Baroff is a seasoned business consultant and coach known for his no-nonsense approach to helping entrepreneurs and business leaders achieve real results. With years of experience guiding companies across industries, Kenny specializes in streamlining operations, scaling businesses, and maximizing profitability   This episode is sponsored by Azure Poconos Mansion  Phone -845-558-7280 Follow us...

Sury Fisch is a licensed counselor and social worker who specializes in psychotherapy and psychodrama. She works closely with survivors of family trauma and abuse, guiding them with compassion and depth. Her approach helps people not only find strength after pain but learn how to create light within the tunnel itself. This episode is sponsored by  Candid Recruits  Phone - 845-828-9210 Email - info...

If you've ever dealt with toxic people, narcissistic abuse, silent treatment, or emotional manipulation, this episode will hit home. Joe breaks down what it means when someone disrespects you, ghosts you, or punishes you with silence - and how to take your power back by removing yourself from the game. Follow us on Socials for More Content: Subscribe on YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@Thestr...

Rabbi Aaron Lipskar is the CEO of the Aleph Institute, an organization dedicated to supporting the Jewish community in prisons and the armed forces. With decades of experience in leadership and outreach, Rabbi Lipskar has been a guiding force in providing education, counseling, and spiritual support to those in need. Through his work, he empowers individuals to rebuild their lives and strengthen t...

Yanky Kauffman is a stuttering specialist and the founder of Smooth Speech Solutions, an organization dedicated to helping individuals overcome stuttering and rediscover their voice. After struggling with a severe stutter for 26 years, Yanky developed his own breakthrough approach to fluent speech—one that transformed his life and has since empowered countless others to do the same. Follow us on S...

Chaya Lazarus shares her story of surviving and healing after being in a relationship with a s*x addict. Her mission is to bring awareness to emotional addiction, codependency, and self-love. Through raw honesty and real conversations, she inspires others to face their pain and rise stronger than ever. Follow us on Socials for More Content: Subscribe on YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@Thestruggl...

Eli Nash is the founder of The House of More, an entrepreneur, and a speaker dedicated to healing, growth, and authentic connection. He launched MicDrop to help people find their voice and hosts the In Search of More podcast, where he explores spirituality, relationships, and personal transformation. Known for his powerful TEDx talk on overcoming addictions, Eli shares his story to inspire others...

Thank you all for making our first season such an incredible journey. Your support, your listens, and your views mean the world to me. Don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe so you don’t miss a moment—Season Two is on the way, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Thank you for being part of this community. Follow us on Socials for More Content: Subscribe on YouTube -https://www.youtube.com...

Rabbi Nochem Kaplan is a veteran educator with 55 years in Jewish education, including 30 years as a principal. He has worked across multiple states, focusing on guiding students’ academic, moral, and personal development. Rabbi Kaplan emphasizes disciplined thinking and balanced discipline as key tools for nurturing children. He is also an accomplished author, known for the Principal’s Administra...

Rachel Leibowitz is a business coach and Professional EOS Implementer who helps entrepreneurs and their leadership teams create clarity, accountability, and healthy business dynamics. Drawing on her background in business behavioral science and her own experience scaling a multi-million-dollar company, she specializes in supporting COOs and second-in-command leaders who often face burnout, resentm...

Hey, welcome to my  solo video! I’m Joe Farkas, a certified life coach and narcissist specialist, and I’m excited to kick things off by diving into narcissism,  I also host "The Struggle" podcast, sharing encouragement and wisdom with listeners around the world—thanks to our generous community, it’s reached thousands, featuring educators, professionals, and teachers I truly admire. Here,...

Naftali Horowitz – Founder of Rocklay Recovery, based in Miami, is the founder of Rocklay and a Certified International Interventionist. Having personally overcome addiction, he now helps individuals and families worldwide break the cycle of substance use. Through Rocklay, Naftali combines his personal experience with professional expertise to provide compassionate, practical support for lasting r...

Ayelet Polonsky, widely known as The Manifestation Mentor,she is a transformational coach, speaker, and podcast host who blends psychology, Kabbalah, and meditation to help people unlock their full potential. After years of studying  and immersing in Jewish mysticism in Israel, she created The Manifestation Method—a unique system for releasing limiting beliefs, aligning with abundance, and attract...

Dr. Perlman is a highly respected licensed clinical social worker and serves as the Clinical Director of Social Work at ODA, overseeing its Wellness Institute—a clinic dedicated to serving the Chasidic community in Williamsburg.   He is also a professor at the Wurzweiler School of Social Work, where he lectures on critical topics including abuse, addiction, and trauma, equipping hundreds of frum s...

Gedale Fencer is a spiritual coach, speaker, and host of the popular Gedale Fencer Podcast. Known for his daily inspirational talks and practical guidance, he helps people heal emotionally, elevate spiritually, and reconnect with their higher purpose. Drawing from Kabbalah, Breslov Chassidus, and emotional resilience teachings, Gedale empowers others to break through internal blocks and live with...

Rabbi Nuchem Rosenberg is a Brooklyn-based Hasidic rabbi and mikvah expert who became a controversial whistleblower against child sexual abuse in ultra-Orthodox communities. He runs a hotline to support victims and push for reporting to secular authorities. Though praised by advocates, he’s faced backlash, His work has made him a bold, often isolated, voice for justice. Follow us on Socials for Mo...

Avi Fishoff is the founder of TWiSTED Parenting® and a leading voice in crisis parenting for Jewish families. For over 30 years, he has helped parents navigate extreme situations involving addiction, mental health, and spiritual crisis — always with unconditional love and Daas Torah guidance. He founded Home Sweet Home, a groundbreaking residential program for at-risk teens, which became the model...

Avi Fishoff is the founder of TWiSTED Parenting® and a leading voice in crisis parenting for Jewish families. For over 30 years, he has helped parents navigate extreme situations involving addiction, mental health, and spiritual crisis — always with unconditional love and Daas Torah guidance. He founded Home Sweet Home, a groundbreaking residential program for at-risk teens, which became the model...

Stephen Friedman is a licensed therapist based in Israel who specializes in addiction recovery. With a deep commitment to helping individuals reclaim their lives, Steven combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with compassionate, client-centered care. His work focuses on guiding clients through the challenges of substance use, behavioral addictions, including s*x addiction, and relapse prev...