Jew From The Lou

Welcome to another heartwarming episode of "Jew From The Lou" with your host Nechama Henderson! In today's episode we dive deep into the raw and poignant topic of coping with dads battling dementia. Joining us is the incredible Sharon, as we navigate the complexities of our experiences. In this tender conversation, we explore the profound truth that our perception shapes our reality, and how embra...

Welcome back to Jew From The Lou!. I might be your favorite Jew From The Lou, but today we are joined by my mother's favorite, Rabbi Chaim Yachnes. Education is a hot topic right now and it's not a career for the faint of heart. We begin by exploring Rabbi Yachnes's journey into the field of teaching. Now that he is in the field, we delve into what it's really like to be a teacher. And looking ahe...

Join us for a deeply personal and uplifting episode of Jew From The Lou, where we welcome Connor Silverstein to share his remarkable journey of resilience, financial wisdom, and navigating family challenges. Connor's upbringing was shaped by the contrasting experiences of his "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" dynamic, with his biological father struggling financially while his stepfather achieved success throu...

Get ready for a heartfelt episode of "Jew From The Lou" as your host, Nechama Henderson, sits down with the incredible Paige Modglin. Paige takes us on a rollercoaster of experiences, starting her career as a social worker in prison, where she spent three impactful years helping others transform their lives. But life's twists and turns are ever-present, and Paige decided to embark on a new adventu...

Welcome to a heartfelt episode of Jew From The Lou, where we delve into the inspiring journey of Lau Silva, a remarkable woman who embodies the resilience and transformative power of personal development. In this episode, we unfold Lau's compelling story as an immigrant who, at the tender age of 6, embarked on a life-altering journey with her family to start anew in a foreign land. Through the cha...

Welcome to a heartwarming episode of Jew From The Lou, where we have the incredible privilege of sitting down with the remarkable Genevieve Kramer (Savta Kramer), a spirited centenarian whose life story is nothing short of a living legacy. In this special interview, we dive into the depths of Savta Kramer's rich experiences, spanning a century of profound change and personal triumphs. From her ear...

Join us on Jew From The Lou Podcast this week as we chat with Jeff LoVecchio. Jeff is a retired pro hockey player, founder of RIPT Hockey and GMBM, cohost of the Hockey Think Tank Podcast and GMBM Podcast, and Nechama's life coach! From puck to purpose: Jeff has always had one mission - Give More, Be More. Jeff not only dominated the hockey rink in his prime, but also discovered a profound passion...

Get ready for a bellyful of laughs and a side dish of conspiracy theories in this special Thanksgiving episode of Jew From The Lou! Join us and our guest, Ben Bacino, at the table as we dish out the juiciest conspiracies and unravel the tales of culinary conquest. From ancient times to modern-day, our taste buds have been on an incredible adventure, shaped by the ebb and flow of cultures, conquest...

In this week's episode of Jew From The Lou, we host Dr. Hillel Abramson. We live in a generation obsessed with diagnosing themselves with anxiety and depression. Let's take a step back. There is a difference between experiencing and having chronic anxiety and depression. Tune in for an empowering discussion that transcends the stigma surrounding mental health, offering a compassionate and informed...

In this week's episode of Jew From The Lou, we host Yelena Fish. We take a peek into a world where borders are both barriers and bridges. Join us on an extraordinary journey through the captivating and poignant life of an immigrant from the Soviet Union. Discover Yelena's story of resilience, adaptation, and the relentless pursuit of the American Dream, as we explore the trials and triumphs of a s...

In this week's episode of Jew From The Lou, we host James St. John. James and I sit down and spill all the tea! Religion, spouses disappearing in the witness protection program, narcissists, and so much more. You don't want to miss this one. We go deep and we laugh a lot. Tune in and learn about: Narcissism Religion The Witness Protection Program There's nothing like good conversation with good pe...

In this week's episode of Jew From The Lou, we host Maria Kinney. Love can be found in the most unlikely places, but this story takes the cake. Maria's grandfather was a Nazi, and her grandmother was Jewish. Join us as we take a deep dive into this scandalous love story. Tune into to hear how love conquers all and how Maria's grandparents set the tone generationally for her family to become divers...

Is life happening TO you or FOR you? The difference is all in your mindset. Today, we have a remarkable guest, JT Thomas, who is a kidney transplant recipient. At the Young age of 20 his whole life was turned upside down when found out his kidneys were failing. The odds were not in his favor, and he should have died, but he survived. Over the past decade, his life has been shaped by going through...

Parents pass down traditions and values from one generation to the next with the hope of creating a legacy. But what happens when the next generation decides to take another path? How do you navigate loving each other, when your values don't align? In this weeks episode, My mom, Adina Henderson, joins us to delve into this subject and we don't hold back! This is the Jew From The Lou Podcast, where...

Welcome to The Jew from the Lou! Join our host and favorite Jew from the Lou, Nechama Henderson, on her journey to dive deep into meaningful conversation with amazing people. Like life and a classic sitcom it will be about nothing and everything. Each episode will be completely unique. Remember, "One who is wise, is one who learns from everyone." We have a great line of guest coming your way, let'...