How to Glow: The Jewish Woman's Marriage Boost

Ok this episode is basically a two-parter! I’m back to share a coaching framework I use all the time: chochma (what I know intellectually), binah (what lands emotionally), and daas (what I actually integrate into behavior). I'll teach you how to use this framework when you're feeling stuck. We're also talking about shana rishona as a developmental stage: what it's for, how to know...

What happens when you daven for your husband — not just for shalom bayis, but for him as a person? In this episode, we explore the difference between praying for your marriage and praying for your husband himself — and why that distinction matters more than we realize. You’ll hear: How this shift builds perspective, respect, and curiosity Why thinking we’ve “figured him out” can quietly erode conn...

In this episode, I’m sharing something that came straight out of a coaching call — because I realized this is not a one-woman problem . At some phase of life, every single one of us ends up here: so tired we can’t think straight, can’t be ourselves, and are seriously at risk of making the worst possible decisions at the worst possible times. We’re talking about what it really means to be below bas...

After seven months away, I’ve unpacked my microphone and I’m kicking things off with one of the most powerful ideas for marriage: your relationship bank account . In this episode, I explain why when things are going RIGHT is the best time to focus on your marriage — and how tiny, positive moments now can protect your relationship when life gets stressful. You’ll learn why shared experiences matter...

Taking My Sabbatical — Why Now, What’s Next, and What I’ve Learned After 3.5 beautiful, growth-filled years of How to Glow, I’m taking a full sabbatical. In this episode, I share the heart behind the decision, how it’s unfolding, and the personal and business lessons that led me here. Even if you’re not planning a sabbatical yourself, I think you'll find there’s something in here for you — abo...

I had the opportunity to sit down with Rebbetzin Bat-Chen Grossman to talk about something that so many of us are navigating: the intersection of marriage and personal ambition. What happens when you're a go-getter, you're building something big—and you also want to be the best wife and mom you can be? Do those things clash... or can they actually strengthen one another? In this honest and...

Jackie Glaser is back to explore how surrender and emotional healing unlock deeper connection in marriage—even when things don’t go as expected. 🔗 Mentioned in this episode: 👉 Learn more about Jackie: jackieglaser.com 👉 Follow Jackie on Instagram: @datingbyjackieg 👉 Jackie and her husband Aharon share their dating journey on Stories of Hope  YouTube Married at 44, Baby at 50: A Story of Faith...

In this episode, I’m joined by the amazing Jackie Glaser —psychologist, educator, and transformational coach—for a powerful conversation about dating, marriage, and emotional healing. Jackie shares her own journey from psychologist and Today Show guest in Australia to deep Torah learning in Jerusalem, and how she now helps women tune into their inner world to unlock clarity in dating and life. We...

This week I've got a quick exercise for you to do some "eavesdropping" on that beautiful brain of yours. Enjoy!  Other resources mentioned in the episode: First Year Married Course - ⁠kaylalevin.com/newlywed Private Coaching - https://www.kaylalevin.com/private-coaching The Glow Community - https://www.kaylalevin.com/coaching

When you got married, you didn’t just marry him —you married his personality, his family, his past experiences… the whole package . In this episode, we’re unpacking what it really means to accept our spouses (and in-laws!) as a package deal, and how to shift from frustration to curiosity when things feel hard. You'll learn: Why every middah (character trait) comes with its own pros and cons How to...

In this episode, we’re diving into the challenges you sent in that come up around Pesach— navigating in-law dynamics and family expectations coming to an agreement over budgeting for yom tov clothes finding time to actually connect with your husband amidst all the chaos managing less-than-comfortable yuntif arrangements I’ll walk you through how to prioritize your relationship even when things fee...

In this week's episode I'm discussing Rav Aharon Feldman's book, The River, the Kettle, and the Bird and how we can use the concept of the peace of the river to create a foundation for growth and connection in our marriages. Resources: The First Year Married Course: kaylalevin.com/newlywed The Glow Community (limited time offer: get the FYM course included when you join the annual subscription!) k...

A good relationship with your in-laws is possible—even if it doesn’t always feel that way. In this episode, we’re tackling one of the most common struggles I hear from newlyweds: feeling criticized or undermined by their mother-in-law. But what if the issue isn’t confidence, boundaries, or even her intentions? What if the key is simply allowing yourself to be new at this? I’ll walk you through a m...

Shana Rishona Challenge Day 7: Communication Upgrade It wasn't easy for me to pick which communication hack to use, but yesterday someone told me that after DECADES of marriage, this tool gave her a new insight into her husband. That's enough HP for me. Here's the idea: women talk back-and-forth. We interrupt to show we get it. We finish each other's sentences. Men don't. Men t...

💞 Shana Rishona Challenge Day 6: What Do You Need? Have you ever wished your husband would get you a drink/tell you to get some sleep/bring you something to eat so that you could feel like he really cared? Good. That's what you're supposed to feel like during shana rishona. At the beginning of a marriage (I'm talking the first decade), it's about her feeling totally secure that she's a priority....

💞 Shana Rishona Challenge Day 5: The Male Mind & You I feel like I could talk for a year about the male mind and not lose interest. If I could go back and talk to MYSELF as a newlywed, this is what I'd share with her first: Listen to what he's saying. I don't mean listen to what he seems to be saying. Or listen to what he's implying. Or listen to what he means. I mean the actual words. Men ar...

Shana Rishona Challenge Day 4: A Day in Unconditional Unconditional love, by definition, is loving someone when they're not meeting your conditions. Loving someone who's doing it all "right" is easy. Unconditional love can ONLY be practiced when he's not doing what you wanted or expected. Sometimes the answer IS more communication or understanding. And sometimes it's deciding--this is the part whe...

Resources: ⁠⁠Join the Shana Rishona Challenge on WhatsApp⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Check out the First Year Married Course 💞 Shana Rishona Challenge Day 3: Your Values Audit! Today I'm talking about values, especially when you feel your husband isn't exactly living up to the values in some (large or small) way. We can often get so stuck in feeling we either have to "accept" what he's doing or figure out a way to chan...

Resources: ⁠Join the Shana Rishona Challenge on WhatsApp⁠ ⁠Check out the First Year Married Course 💞 Shana Rishona Challenge Day 2: Get Some Oxygen! 💞 Think about your young marriage like a preemie. Why do we put these tiny babies into incubators? We want to protect them from germs and we want to make sure they get high-quality oxygen. Your new marriage needs the same. It needs protection from g...

In this episode Kayla introduces the Shana Rishona challenge, inspired by her First Year Married course. Kayla emphasizes the importance of cultivating 'newlywed energy' regardless of how long you've been married. She shares her recent experience of balancing family needs while revamping her marriage course and explains the purpose of the eight-day Shalom for Shalom challenge. Resources: Join the...

If it sometimes feels strange to "give points" or "be positive" or all those other marriage tricks we're told are so vital to seeing the best in our husbands, I might have a solution for you. ---Want to make the most of shana rishona? Join the hundreds of women who are reaching for the top of what marriage can offer by learning the skills that make relationships THRIVE. Registration is open now! k...

Mushka and I share a soapbox today about the need to widen our focus when we support women in shana rishona. Her upcoming summit does exactly that (and I hope I do the same in my online course!) and so I'm thrilled you'll get a behind-the-scenes peek into what she's offering THIS WEEK. Important links for you: Register for FREE for the Shana Rishona Summit Reach out to me on WhatsApp to tell me wh...

Want to make ANY changes in your life or relationship? The first step is self-awareness. No, I don't mean you need to go meditate on a grassy hill. You need to know what's driving you. What you're thinking. What's that inner monologue going through your head all day--and where's it taking you? Today I'm talking about the basics of getting yourself from self-centered (our default state) to self-awa...

Today I'm sharing with you one of my PET PEEVES that I hear all over--even from those I admire and respect greatly--and that is talking about your husband like he's a puppy that needs "training." In today's episode I'm going to try to onboard you onto my mission to step away from this mindset by explaining to you the unintended consequences of this way of talking. I hope you find it convincing! :)...

This summer we're going back to basics and bringing you the oldies but goodies--our most popular and fundamental episodes. Don't stress about catching up on every past episode--if you need it, we're bringing it to you here. Want to take this work further? I would love to coach you inside my coaching program, How to Glow. It's a no-commitment monthly program where you can get coached every week and...