Bodies & Souls

Are We Alone? This episode touches us in deep ways and explores the theme of what it means to be a small but mighty nation. A nation where none of us is ever alone.  Laura Melnicoff, a professional cellist, starts off the episodes not only by playing her beautiful rendition of HaNeiros Hallalu but also by speaking to us candidly about what it means to play music professionally. Tzivia Pizem, Shluc...

 Meet Brany Rosen from A TIME A TIME is devoted to assisting childless Jewish couples yearning for a baby of their own. Mrs. Brany Rosen together with her husband, grew the ATIME organization from a fledgling non-profit into the tremendous support system it is today in the Jewish world. Brany's stories are spellbinding; she talks to us about how she got started and of the Brachos she recieved...

Julie Levi is funny!  But she also is serious, smart, and wise. Julie is open with us about her battle with depression, and how training as a medical clown and eventually as a comedian has helped her heal and break down barriers in connection. Julie is a Frum female comedian, a rare genre, and not only does she speak to us honestly and openly about her own journey, but she is also filling a much-n...

This episode is generously sponsored by TOVEEDO. Toveedo is your premier Jewish Video download app and website. At $99 it is an excellent gift to give those with children in their lives. Use code bodiessouls for an additional 15% off.  Ever wondered what a Bodekes is? Why do we need them? Are they a new invention? This episode is for you! Rochelle Leah Travis, registered NP and DNP speaks about th...

Gitty Francis, LMSW, speaks to us about the work she is doing for schools, camps, and organizations across the world.  Gitty is bringing mental health literacy to communities that previously never had these ever-important conversations surrounding mental health, encouraging her audience to create supports necessary for those challenged with their mental health. Gitty uses a vivid analogy to help u...

Are you dating? In the Parsha? Even if you are not, or you have young/already married children, you will learn something new by listening to Rochel Duchman! Rochel Duchman is a dating coach par excellance. You can feel the passion and fire in her voice as she describes how she helps her clients navigate through the complex journey of dating and marriage.  In this episode you will hear us discuss t...

Rivka Fishman, educator extraordinaire, developed a bullyproofing program replete with a book that brings in a fresh perspective on how to manage bullying and on creating a safe environment for everyone. Listen to how Rivka sets her method apart from others, especially her unique (and empathetic take!) on bullies. To check out the work Rivka is doing and to purchase her first book called 'Sar...

Why is Faith Niece (Emunah Goldberg) a unique therapist that often has success with clients who have struggled to make progress with other therapists?  Listen to this episode and you will understand why! Faith is not only passionate about helping her clients, but she views them in a positive light, with empathy and understanding. Faith explains that all behaviours make sense in a certain context,...

Eva Klein will likely save your sanity! Have you ever walked through the day like a sleep deprived zombie, feeling like you are walking through a thick fog? Eva Klein, a certified sleep trainer, not only deeply empathizes with sleep deprived parents, she created a program that teaches parents how to put their kids to sleep! Eva has sleep down to a science, explaining that sleep is a learned proces...

Following her son's death, Devorie Kreiman became an inspirational speaker and writer. Devorie speaks with humility, insight, and joy as she shares her personal story of love and loss.  In this episode not only does Devorie speak about her book, but she also shares her own ideas of how to manage grief, for both the person grieving and for family and friends.   This episode will fill you with...

Special Edition! We present to you, during these auspicious days, a special edition episode that features three women who explore what Teshuvah means to them. Mushka Matusof, Shlucha in Toledo,  (and whom we have featured in our blog and digest) reads us a heartfelt poem composed by her, which describes the tension of living in an imperfect body, in an imperfect world. You will want to re-listen t...

Rebekah is not just a home organizer. She is the voice of common sense, living responsibly, and designing and helping to support efficient and high-functioning spaces and lifestyles. Rebekah uses her professional design skills to help her clients create organized and beautiful spaces for themselves and their families. Rebekah's book 'Balagan Be Gone' is a space holder, a guide for w...

Sara-Chana teaches people how to integrate alternative medicine with conventional medicine. She is a Master Herbalist RH (AHG), Classical Homeopath and International board-certified lactation/breastfeeding consultant (IBCLC). She is also a businesswoman, author, adult education teacher, columnist, community advocate for women and children, a wife and mother of seven children.   Listen to this epis...

Chaya Rochel Zimmerman sets out to shatter the mental health stigma and cover-up in the Frum community. She does this by writing a novel that digs deep into mental health within the  Frum community.  As a woman who is devoted to creating paradigm shifts, writing is Chaya Rochel's tool. Through her contribution and effort, she highlights the real-life challenges people with mental health illne...

Sara Blau, the author of dozens upon dozens of books, has just written a powerful and inspiring book for the busy Jewish woman called 'Thoughtstreams.' Sara is an accomplished woman, as  a mother, wife, author, artist, speaker, and extra-curricular director of Bais Rivkah (Brooklyn, NY), and yet she is surprisingly easy to relate to. Sara speaks about how she began the process of writing...

Judith Kaplan, a certified nurse-midwife, practices holistic, functional, and integrative medicine. This means that she does not solely rely on conventional medicine, due to its limitations and shortcomings. Judith, using ingenuity, discovered other pathways to treat the numerous challenges her clients face, including PCOS. Listen to this fascinating episode, as you will hear how Judith helps wome...

Jackie Glaser, a world-renowned speaker, dating coach, and developer of a dating coaching program is an expert at helping people access their greatness. Jackie is especially experienced in helping older singles find their Bashert, as she herself was an older single! Listen to Jackie's fascinating story and you will agree that Jackie leads by example. She lives her life with the courage of her...

Devora Krasnianski, founder of Adai Ad, is doing a tremendous service for Klal Yisrael. Adai Ad brings information about relationships to you via workshops, courses, online resources, daily relationship tips, coaching, and ebooks, in a way that best suits your style. Adai Ad covers pre-dating challenges all the way through marriage and abuse.  There is something for everyone, and in Devora's...

Bracha Leeds is starting a revolution! Bracha, a Shlucha at UC Berkley, is passionate about helping people understanding Tznius based on sources and Chasidic insights. Originally inspired by the work of Rabbi Yitzchak Zirkind a"h and further developed by Mrs. Chanie Wolf and Mrs. Sara Morozow, Bracha is active in spreading this approach to women of all walks of life, making it available to wi...

Chanie Chanin, based in Brooklyn, New York, is no regular artist. Listen to this episode and you will hear how every one of her paintings have a spiritual connection to her and what they represent. Chani showcases her work through singing about her pieces, expressing the Kedusha she hopes to bring down into her world through her art. Chani's work is soulwork - her pieces are no ordinary piece...

Rivky Slonim, wife and mother of 9 children K"ah, Shlucha at Binghampton University, prolific speaker, author, editor, and self described "Chassidic Feminist," speaks to us about what the true definition of a Jewish women is.  Rivky clarifies a Jewish woman's role and function, and gently reminds us over and over that having a voiceand being visible as a Jewish woman is not an...

Ezras Nashim is an all female EMT corps that provides medical care to Jewish women and children in Boro Park and Flatbush.  Leah Levine-Freier (yes, her mother is Judge Rachel Freier!) speaks to us as the COO of Ezras Nashim. We address questions like: Do we need all female EMT's providing medical care to Jewish women in our community? What is Ezrash Nashim bringing to the table? Is there Rab...

Dr. Davida Murray, Shlucha in Middlebury, Vermont  is a PT who specializes in the pelvic floor. She is the owner of New Moon PT, the founder of Vermont Moms Outdoors and is the current Vice President of the American Physical Therapy Association, Vermont Chapter. Dr. Davida believes that common pelvic floor symptoms do NOT make them normal and she now has a passion for educating and healing women e...

Michal Kramer, a rabbinically certified therapist and relationship coach, lives in Israel and is known for  helping people with their emotional issues through tools from the Torah. Michal has also been able to help people who suffer from physical issues using the mind-body connection. Michal's kindness and intuition shine through as she shares beautiful stories of healing.  Stories of how peo...

This story is TRUE! It is an astounding miracle that happened to Tali Friedman, and yet, it could've happened to you, to me, to your neighbour, or to your sister. Listen to this poolside miracle story that JUST happened and come away with gratitude to Hashem, plus an increased awareness of poolside safety. If you live in the NY area and would like to get certified in CPR, there are upcoming C...