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Dr. Shloime Zimmerman joins the podcast to discuss how parents can prepare children for summer with confidence, healthy communication, and age-appropriate guidance. The conversation explores practical ways to foster resilience, establish healthy boundaries, strengthen parent-child trust, and create safer environments at home, in camp, and in the community. Rather than relying on fear, Dr. Z emphas...

Dr. Yosef Sokol, licensed psychologist and professor at Touro University, joins Elisheva Liss for a deep and thought-provoking conversation about Jewish identity, emotional development, and the inner struggles many people quietly face. Together, they explore why some people go off the derech later in life, the challenges of identity formation, the tension between authenticity and expectation, and...

After losing her 2.5-year-old daughter in a sudden drowning accident, Sara Dorsky shares her story of child loss, grief, and trauma. She speaks openly about the pain of losing a child, the struggle with guilt and healing, and how she is learning to navigate life after tragedy. This powerful conversation explores coping with grief, mental health, faith, & finding strength after loss, while also...

Many young Jewish women carry deep emotional pain from trauma, mental illness, or abuse, often feeling completely alone. The Ranch at Bethel is an 18-acre equine-therapy estate created to give these girls immersive support and a safe place to rebuild their lives physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In this episode, Judith shares how this unique environment helps young women rediscover their s...

Disclaimer: The perspective shared in this episode is based on personal experience and subsequent training and advocacy work. Suicide is a complex and individual issue, and this podcast is not intended to provide clinical or therapeutic guidance. If you or someone you know is in distress, or considering suicide or self-harm, please contact a specialized crisis line or mental health professional in...

Trigger Warning: This discussion touches on sensitive topics related to trauma, abuse, & recovery. Baruch Bergman shares his raw story of surviving sexual abuse as a child in a yeshiva, how the community’s denial deepened his pain, and how that led to years of addiction and mental health struggles. He talks about losing trust in religion, battling shame, and trying to find his place after trau...

The myths of love and marriage, revealing why unconditional love can be dangerous and why many relationships fail. Rabbi Manis Friedman explains that true intimacy isn’t about love but deep commitment. Discover the real reason marriages succeed and how to build a strong, lasting relationship. If you're struggling with love, dating, or marriage, this conversation will change your perspective. M...

How does one move on? Anina Jasper-Brody and Joe Gross share their deeply personal journeys of coping with the loss of a parent at a young age. Through candid conversations, they explore grief, resilience, and the power of community support. From navigating emotional triggers to building happy lives despite their losses, their stories highlight the importance of open discussions around mental heal...

This episode dives into the unique challenges and strategies for managing ADHD within the Jewish community, led by Dr. Sara Markowitz, a clinical psychologist who shares her expertise and personal experience with ADHD. It’s impactful because it highlights the real-life complexities of ADHD, from emotional regulation to social struggles, and offers practical solutions like scaffolding and community...

This episode is JAM packed with important info about eating disorders.   We sat down with Dr. Malka Sears, a licensed clinical psychologist in NY and NJ providing high-quality evidenced based treatment, specializing in eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, body image, anxiety, and depression.   The conversation around eating disorders, the use of Ozempic for weight management, and the signif...

Dovid Bashevkin is the founder of the wildly popular 18Forty movement which is a new media company that helps users find meaning in their lives through the exploration of Jewish thought and ideas.    In this episode, Dovid opens up (on a very raw level) his struggles with anxiety and jealousy.    You can find more of his work on mental health here: https://18forty.org/mental-health/   ____________...

Meet Yanky Kaufman. He stuttered for his entire life. Until a revolutionary idea helped him COMPLETELY stopped. Yanky and his team today help thousands of people take back the power of their speech.   Yanky was a person who stuttered and today he is world renowned stuttering expert.   Contact Yanky's Team here: (732)513-2330   or here: 1-833-2-FLUENCY/1-833-235-8362 Website: https://www.smoothspee...

In the spring of 2019, two women in the Jewish community met and discovered that they shared a mutual need. Despite their experiences of personal healing, and despite supportive connections with family and friends, they each lived with their individual secret. With nobody else to share and identify with, loneliness and isolation were a burden that did not get any lighter with the passage of time....

Trigger Warning: This episode talks about suicide.   Suicide is the second largest cause of death for individuals between the age of 10 - 34.   Stuart Katz is a mental health advocate whose primary goal is to eliminate stigma surrounding mental health and suicide. He shares extremely valuable lessons about talking to and understanding people considering suicide. And shares lessons from his persona...

Warning: This episode is for parents & adults only.   Here's a conversation that integrates the Torah’s wisdom and cutting-edge psychological research to provide a comprehensive approach to educating and supporting our sons and students regarding: health and safety, puberty, marital intimacy, and today’s challenges to kedushah.   Dr. Shloimie Zimmerman, Psy. D., is a licensed clinical psychologist...

After struggling with gambling addiction, Ike Dweck slowly turned his life around. He has gone on to help others in need.   He created the SAFE Foundation which is a New York state licensed OASAS (office of alcoholism and substance abuse services) outpatient treatment program located in Brooklyn, New York. They serve as a reliable haven for those experiencing difficulties with cigarettes, vaping,...

Dr. Eli Shapiro is a licensed clinical social worker with a doctorate in education and specialists certificate in Jewish educational leadership. He is the creator and director of The Digital Citizenship Project, an Adjunct Professor for the City University of New York and a Trustee of the Queens Borough Public Library.   Dr. Shapiro has presented to thousands of parents and school faculty in commu...

In this episode, Rabbi Schafier explores how to strengthen your relationship, even if you and your partner are experiencing different realities. We discuss specific ways to communicate effectively, understand and embrace your spouse's emotions, and appreciate each other genuinely.    The Rabbi reveals the ONE THING your husband wants from you more than anything else, and it's not what you think. S...

Did you know that Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is helpful for all children?    ABA is a therapeutic approach that uses scientific principles of behavior to teach new skills, reduce challenging behavior, and increase positive behavior in children.   ABA is a data-driven and individualized approach that involves breaking down complex skills into smaller, more manageable steps and providing reward...

THIS IS FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY.    Dr. Feuerman is a clinician in private practice, specializing in high-conflict couples and families and male sexual health, as well as a social services executive who develops and supervises community mental health projects.   He specializes in community mental health projects; high-conflict couples and families and is well known for series of talks which incl...

A lot of couples struggle with infertility. Most handle their challenge privately, and some more publicly. Yettie is an advocate for telling her journey to help others understand what it's like to be in her shoes.   After years of trying, she and her husband decided to adopt.   In this week's episode, the Klestzicks talk to Yettie and her son, Elimelech, about their adoption experience, the strugg...

In this episode we explore the intricacies of human emotions and offer practical advice on how to effectively manage and navigate our feelings.     Dr. Kobernick is a licensed clinical psychologist and the Founder and Director of The CBT/DBT Center. She received her doctorate at Long Island University - Post Campus where she studied under Dr. Jill Rathus, co-developer of DBT for adolescents.     S...

It sometimes feels like ADHD is everywhere. How do we define it? How do we recoginze who actually struggles with it? And what can we do to help. This fascinating episode features the world-renowned Dr. Glenn Hisrch.   Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help! Call 718-431-9501 or email  info@reliefhelp.org   Want to share the show with someone who doesn't have access to the internet or sm...

Rabbi Avremi Zippel was born in Toronto, Canada and moved to Salt Lake City with his parents, in July of 1992. He attended a Jewish High School in Chicago, and attended Rabbinical College in London, England. Avremi participated in Jewish outreach and humanitarian missions, in Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, Wales, and numerous cities throughout the U.S. He was ordained at the Rabbinical College o...

Dr. Michael Herskovics is a leading psychologist in Long Island who sees hundreds of couples a year.   In this episode, he shares some of the most valuable lessons and messages one can use to improve their relationship.   Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help! Call 718-431-9501 or email  info@reliefhelp.org   Want to share the show with someone who doesn't have access to the internet o...