Dating, Marriage and Divorce Conversations (DMD)

Divorce is a very painful and grueling process. The more informed you are, the more you'll feel confident in being able to engage the divorce process with your ex in an effort to make the best decision for you and  your family. In this episode I briefly touch on the Key Categories that you need to be aware of before you hire an attorney: CUSTODY, VISITATION, CHILD SUPPORT, EQUITABLE DISTRIBUT...

After taking a deep dive into the profound impact that our Self-Esteem has on our personal and relational lives, this episode explores what the healing journey can look like for someone who want to repair and heal their self-esteem.  Support the show

We live in a world that is constantly pushing us to be results-oriented. One harmful outcome of that journey is the loss of appreciation and enjoyment of manifesting our various life roles: being a parent, being a spouse, being a friend. These roles are not just about some results to be achieved. These roles are meant to bring a sense of purpose, fulfillment, and pride in our lives simply from man...

This episode explores the crucial role that Self-Esteem plays in our relationships, especially romantic ones. Healthy Self-Esteem is a pillar on which almost anything can be built. Unhealthy self-esteem creates a human being who is constantly searching for approvals, needs others to affirm their self-worth, and is in pain when others do not like them. When one enters into a romantic relationship w...

Why is my inner world so deeply impacted by my partner's words and actions? Why am I so deeply affected? In this episode we explore two very important concepts: Enmeshment vs. Self-Differentiation. When we are enmeshed, we are not able to draw healthy boundaries between ourselves and others. When we are self-differentiated, we are able to maintain sense of self and self-integrity, despite the...

Matana Jacobs, host of the Hope to Recharge podcast invited me to be a guest on her show where we discussed my and my wife's personal journey with Imago and how it impacted my life. Support the show

This if Part 2 of my interview with Matana Jacobs, who is a host of Hope to Recharge podcast. Part 2 takes a closer look at Imago theory and techniques in the relationships context. Support the show

This episode explores two most common ways couples show up to their relationships. Sometimes we are transactional, i.e. just seeking to complete a transaction. Sometimes we are relational, i.e. seeking deep and meaningful connection. How do we shift from being transactional and become more relational in our romantic lives. Support the show

This episode explores an all too frequent issue of hurtful speech. In this episode I share a Torah perspective of how one can work on a mindset to overcome hurtful speech dilemma and instead show up with empathy and compassion. Support the show

This episode explores one of the most fundamental and yet most challenging things in a relationship: How do I leave my own World and enter the World of my spouse? The tool that gets us there is called Mirroring. This is something that is crucial for a relationship to achieve for on it everything else is built.  Support the show

Clients often ask me how I apply Imago techniques and tools in my own life. In this episode I share how my wife and I have used Imago to help navigate a very challenging period in our lives as a couple and as a family. Support the show

This episode creates a concrete roadmap for couples to practice shifting their relationships from toxic energy to deep and meaningful connection: Step 1: Awareness of our childhood wounds and their impact on my present relationships Step 2: Safety and how to practically create it in a relationship Step 3: Action step to solidify the safety and connection Support the show

This episode demonstrates a Safety Dailogue that so many couples need to practice, as it is the bedrock of any good relationship . After all, if we do not feel safe with each other, then how are we going to create true intimate, vulnerable, and safe space between us?!!! Support the show

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This episode explores the typical tension that arises between romantic partners: where is the healthy balance between seeking connection and becoming needy in an unhealthy way? Support the show

This episode explores the unhealthy dating patterns when people approach dating life as a transaction in which each side gets something, rather than focusing on meeting the other person and getting to know his or her world. Support the show

. People regularly turn to individual journeys and travel to secluded locations as a way to "find themselves." This episode explores the way a deep and meaningful relationship is a great way to also explore oneself and do self-work and self-healing. If a relationship is properly approached, then we can actually improve ourselves while building a great relationship. Such work is not mutua...

This episode explores the first essential step of Mindset work: Awareness. Achieving awareness is a more complex and challenging task than meets the eye. But without awareness, very few thins can be recognized, analyzed and ultimately healed. Support the show

This episode explores the symbolism of the Male and the Female paradigm, and how these essential characteristics play out in our personal and romantic lives. If we come to recognize and appreciated these timeless forces, then we can channel them toward building deep and vibrant bonds. Support the show

This episode explores the mistaken emphasis placed on Goals, and how by orienting one's focus toward Identity-driven life, creates sustaining success in all areas of one's life, especially in one's romantic life. Support the show

This episode explores an extremely powerful concept of "Holding Space" for another person, particularly a significant other. The road to true self-discovery and authentic healing is not by having views and perspectives imposed on another, rather the journey is one based on stepping back and creating space within which the other can explore, stumble and go through self-discovery and real...

This episode explores the role of judgment in our lives. People frequently judge themselves. Such self-critique often leads a person into a negative place, and for some it results in a state of mental and emotional paralysis. There is a way to move oneself away from such a harmful existence, neutralize this mindset, and put oneself on a path of true flow and creativity. Such transformation can tak...

If there is an almost 70% divorce rate, then one of the questions we must ask ourselves is: What is missing in during the Dating stage of our romantic lives? This episode explores how people go about their dating phase and identifies a missing link that if tackled by dating individuals, will greatly decrease the divorce rate. What is the missing link? The "Imago Date." Support the show

As we push ourselves to expand in our thinking and self-awareness, we often come to a place of wonderment whether we married the right person. This is a very natural and healthy step in one's relationship journey. This episode takes a look at how this specific question is tackled from a religious perspective. Support the show

Before we can work on our relationships, we need to have an honest conversation with ourselves about our self-worth. The extent to which we perceive our value is the extent to which we are available in our relationships. This episode explores self-worth and its impact on the quality of a romantic relationship. Support the show