Consciously with Menachem Poznanski

A series exploring how reflection on the meaning of everyday words and ideas open the door to spiritual understanding. In todays episode Menachem explores the Choice as it relates to personal conviction action. Look out for Menachem's book Consciously, a Mosaica Press work, available on line and in Jewish bookstores. Mosaica's Website https://mosaicapress.com/product/consciously/ Amazon...

A new series where Menachem presents some thoughts and reflections on current events and life. Today Menachem reflects on the Elul season that just began and begins to answer the request of a listener to reflect on the dialectic between surrender to G-d and our own effort too change our lives Look out for Menachems newest book Consciously, a Mosaica Press work, available on line and in Jewish book...

Seven questions to remarkable people who have each trudged their own unique road toward self discovery and mastery.  Today we have Malky Hirsch (aka Kiss the Kosher Cook). Malky is a popular blogger on Instagram and Journalist with a weekly column in the Five Towns Jewish Times about life and overcoming challenges. Malky tragically lost her husband two years ago and since then has completely trans...

A monthly installment that explores themes from each of the twelve steps.  Todays episode touches on Step 7 exploring this step as a frame for understanding the critical steps we can take toward beginning our journey of progress toward perfection, especially when we know how imperfect we are. Look out for Menachem's book Consciously, a Mosaica Press work, available on line and in Jewish books...

Seven questions to remarkable people who have each trudged their own unique road toward self discovery and mastery.  Today we have Yitzi Horowitz, LCSW has a psychotherapy private practice in Long Island, NY.  He works with individuals and couples struggling with all kinds of life issues including depression, anxiety, and sexuality.  He also is interested in the relationship between our spirituali...

Menachem explores teachings from Chassidut for some context and perspective on the purpose, function and intention of the sorrow of Tisha B'Av - the ninth of Av Look out for Menachem's book Consciously, a Mosaica Press work, available on line and in Jewish bookstores. Mosaica's Website https://mosaicapress.com/product/consciously/ Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Consciously-Steps-Livi...

A series exploring how reflection on the meaning of everyday words and ideas open the door to spiritual understanding. In todays episode Menachem explores the Serenity Prayer and how that relates to the celebration of freedom on the July 4th Weekend her win the US. How Courage and Serenity are the key components and pathways that open the door to the pursuit of happiness in freedom. Look out for M...

A monthly installment that explores themes from each of the twelve steps.  Todays episode touches on Step 6 exploring the transition between being stuck in a problem focused perspective and catapulting into a solution oriented experience of spiritual growth... yes of course it comes down to our relationship with G-d. Look out for Menachem's book Consciously, a Mosaica Press work, available on...

Seven questions to remarkable people who have each trudged their own unique road toward self discovery and mastery.  Today we have Sean Kensing. Sean is a recovery coach and life coach in private practice. You can learn more about his coaching practice and find his contact info at skcoachingny.com Look out for Menachems newest book Consciously, a Mosaica Press work, available on line and in Jewish...

A new series where Menachem presents some thoughts and reflection on current events and life. Today Menachem reflects on the closing out of the school year season, the winding down of Covid (Please G-d), and lessons we can take from Gimmel Tamuz the day of the histalkus of The Lubavitcher Rebbe OB"M on how to end strong with humility and with vision for the future. Look out for Menachems newe...

A series exploring how reflection on the meaning of everyday words opens the door to spiritual understanding. In todays episode Menachem is joined by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg to explore the concept of Labels and discuss an article the rabbi wrote which discussed an emerging trend within the Jewish world where instead of feeling aligned with one group or theological thought system many people are feeli...

A monthly installment that explores themes from each of the twelve steps.  Todays episode touches on Step 5 and explores the interconnectedness of our relationships with, and love for, ourselves, others and G-d.  We know... Love triangle is a bit much, but ... you know ... Rule #62 is the one Menachem is "frumest" about :). Also look out for Menachems newest book Consciously, a Mosaica P...

A series exploring how reflection on the meaning of everyday words opens the door to spiritual understanding. In todays episode Menachem explores a beautiful teaching about surrender which we learn from the story of the Jewish people receiving the torah about life and about the spiritual practice of surrender. Look out for Menachems newest book Consciously, a Mosaica Press work, available on line...

Seven questions to remarkable people who have each trudged their own unique road toward self discovery and mastery.  Today we have Shoshana Schwartz, a recovery coach and addictions counselor. Shoshana works extensively with women dealing with issues related to codependency and addictions such as shopping addiction, reading addiction, romance, sex addiction, food- and exercise- related addictions,...

A new series where a guest host presents an idea or concept followed by exploration with Menachem on how that idea relates to our lives practically... Today we are Joined by Reb Yaakov Klein of The Lost Princess Initiative lpitorah.org . Look out for Reb Yaakovs new book The Story of Our Lives, on his site and on amazon. Look out for Menachems newest book Consciously, a Mosaica Press work, availab...

What does that mean (15 ) Step 4: Stepping out of pain and into a whole new world A new monthly installment that explores themes from each of the twelve steps.  Todays episode touches on Step 4 and explores why taking inventory and specifically looking at resentments, fears and shame is the key to stepping into a whole new life Also look out for Menachems newest book Consciously, a Mosaica Press w...

Consciously The Book The Interview Part X - Willingness is the key In todays episode Shamya joins Menachem to interview him on his book Consciously Look out for  Consciously, a Mosaica Press work, on line and in Jewish bookstores. Mosaica's Website https://mosaicapress.com/product/consciously/ Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Consciously-Steps-Living-Vibrantly-Creator/dp/1952370094/ref=sr_1_2?cr...

What does that mean (14 ) Step 3: Surrender: Go split your own sea... A new monthly installment that explores themes from each of the twelve steps.  Todays episode touches on Step 3 and how spiritual surrender relates to the theme of the seventh day of Pesach, the splitting of the Red Sea and the Sinai Revelation within all of us... Also look out for Menachems newest book Consciously, a Mosaica Pr...

Just an Idea (2)  - Sfirat HaOmer: Getting to Know the Unknowable Ft. Rav Yakov Danishefsky A new series where a guest host presents an idea or concept followed by exploration with Menachem on how that idea relates to our lives practically... Also look out for Menachems newest book Consciously, a Mosaica Press work, available on line and in Jewish bookstores. Mosaica's Website https://mosaica...

Bonus Pesach Special with Joey Rosenfeld: Matzah; where Bob Dylan, Jim Morrison, Bill W of AA and Rebbe Nachman Meet A recording of a TLR event with Reb Joey hosted by the Shafran Family of Cedarhurst Also look out for Menachems newest book Consciously, a Mosaica Press work, available on line and in Jewish bookstores. Mosaica's Website https://mosaicapress.com/product/consciously/ Amazon http...

Just an Idea (1)  - Freedom: An Inside Job ft. Rabbi Aryeh Cohen A new series where a guest host present an idea our concept followed by exploration with Menachem on how that idea relates to life Also look out for Menachems newest book Consciously, a Mosaica Press work, available on line and in Jewish bookstores. Mosaica's Website https://mosaicapress.com/product/consciously/ Amazon https://w...

Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky - Psychotherapist, Philosopher, Teacher... High Voltage Person - Hold on to your seats, and keep your hands and feet in the cart at all times.... Seven questions to remarkable people who have each trudged their own unique road toward self discovery and mastery.   Today we have  Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Sex Addiction Specialist in private...

Consciously The Book The Interview Part IX - Hashem is.... Everything In todays episode Shamya joins Menachem to interview him on his new book Consciously Look out for  Consciously, a Mosaica Press work, on line and in Jewish bookstores. Mosaica's Website https://mosaicapress.com/product/consciously/ Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Consciously-Steps-Living-Vibrantly-Creator/dp/1952370094/ref=sr...

What does that mean (13) Step 2: The Path to Holy Insanity - a Purim episode A new monthly installment that explores themes from each of the twelve steps.  Todays episode touches on Step 2 and how it relates to the energy of Purim Also look out for Menachems newest book Consciously, a Mosaica Press work, available on line and in Jewish bookstores. Mosaica's Website https://mosaicapress.com/pr...

Gittel Follman - Social Worker, Mom, Wife, Kagan - Sounds like a superhero? Yup she wears a cape when no one is looking Seven questions to remarkable people who have each trudged their own unique road toward self discovery and mastery.  Today we have Gittel (Kagan) Follman. Gittel is the Associate Director of The Living Room and also Director of social work services for Brooklyn Defender Services....