Love to Heal: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Spirituality

Send us Fan Mail  In this powerful episode, I share my firsthand experience serving on jury duty and reflect on the deep intersection between faith, justice, and everyday civic life in America. From courtroom oaths to the Pledge of Allegiance and the phrase “In God We Trust” on U.S. currency, we explore how God remains embedded in public institutions. I discuss a real court case involving stalking...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to stand up for the Jewish people in today’s world—and how can each of us become a moral voice in times of rising antisemitism? In this episode, I share my experience attending my very first “End Jew Hatred Day” rally in my own city. This day is officially celebrated annually since 2023 on April 29th. In this episode, you will find I reflect on the emotional impa...

Send us Fan Mail This is a fun one! If you've never attended an Jewish Orthodox wedding, this is a must-listen! Not only will you learn about all that occurs at such a wedding, but you will walk away with tons of knowledge and explanations about Jewish wedding traditions and Yiddishkeit in general. To find out your Jewish birthday, visit: https://www.chabad.org/calendar/birthday_cdo/aid/6228/...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share my experience attending Apollo’s Fire’s powerful concert “O Jerusalem: The Crossroads of Three Faiths,” a moving musical journey through the four quarters of Jerusalem—Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Armenian. Through stunning live performance and historically inspired music, the concert brought to life the rich cultural and spiritual tapestry of Jerusalem,...

Send us Fan Mail   I am delighted to announce that my memoir The Five Ascents is now available in ebook form on gumroad.com . I am still working on publishing it, but you can be the first to read it! This book is definitely the most open and sincere public thing I’ve ever done in my life. If you’ve listened to my podcast from the very beginning, you will notice how it helped me shape the memoir. A...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with Katia Bolotin, Torah educator and author of Making It Relevant , to explore some of the most meaningful themes in Jewish life. We talk about the power and beauty of Shabbat, the importance of knowing your identity in order to live up to your potential, and the role feminine spirituality has played throughout Jewish history. Katia sha...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share my family’s meaningful journey through Jewish life in New Orleans, with lots of discussion about the history of the Jewish people in the city. We attended services at Chabad, visited the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience, celebrated Shabbat, and taught our children about tzedakah. Along the way, I felt closer to G-d than ever before, with a deep sen...

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Send us Fan Mail In March of 2026, my husband and I celebrated Purim in Colombia. It was a wonderful, joyous experience for which we thank the Chabad of Cartagena. This Purim was also special because as we celebrated the reversal of fate of the Jewish people in ancient Persia, this year we also celebrated the fall of Ali Khamenei, the terrorist and supreme leader of Iran.  Come along on my Jewish...

Send us Fan Mail Antisemitism doesn’t start at the national level, it starts where people learn what to believe. I sit down with Alexandra Levine, an entrepreneur, political consultant, philanthropist, and host of a political podcast, to talk about what it looks like to stay loudly and proudly Jewish when the culture gets hostile. She shares how being the only Jewish child in her classroom shaped...

Send us Fan Mail I had the honor of attending a bris - a circumcision of a baby boy on the 8th day of his life. In this episode, you will learn about the history of this ancient Jewish tradition and what the ritual entails.  Mentions:  Bris or Brit Milah - the Jewish covenant of circumcision, performed on a baby boy’s eighth day of life by a trained mohel to welcome him into the covenant of Abraha...

Send us Fan Mail Once in a while you come across a book that not only inspires you but actually changes the way you perceive reality, motivating you to become a better person. This book is it! I cannot recommend it enough to all people looking to grow spiritually. You will cry and you will laugh as you read this biography titled "Holy Woman", and you will never remain the same because th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I speak to my niece (my cousin's daughter), a journalist and model, who, after having lived in various countries for personal and political reasons finally found her forever home in Israel. The Holy Land welcomed her with open arms and turned her - an atheist - into a believer in G-d and a follower of the Jewish traditions. Mentions: Guest: Maria Volokh  http...

Send us Fan Mail Muskie Galperin, a Chabad shlucha, is back on Love To Heal! This time, we talk about love - not the one that makes your heart race and sets the butterflies in your stomach free (the fleeting kind), but rather love that takes time to grow but has a solid foundation that is meant to last.  Our conversation reveals what Jewish Orthodox dating is like and why ancient Torah wisdom is s...

Send us Fan Mail Do you have a Hebrew name? If not, it's never too late to get one! Although, it is customary for children to receive their Hebrew names at circumcision (boys) or during the first couple of weeks after birth (girls), I received my name in middle school and my kids received their at age 5 and 8. I strongly believe that names are little prophecies, and changing or adding a name...

Send us Fan Mail Listen to my conversation with Mushkie Galperin who is a Chabad Shlucha (female emissary) and youth director of the Chabad in Solon, Ohio.  It is thanks to Mushkie, along with her parents, husband and siblings, that I am where I am today spiritually.  In this episode, we cover topics such as the Orthodox Jewish family life and upbringing, women's modest dress code and hair co...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I recount my family's first Sukkot celebration and building of the sukkah. You will learn about the traditions of this Jewish holiday, find out how our synagogue celebrates and hear some recommendations for building and purchasing sukkah materials. Mentions: Sukkot - a joyous, seven-day Jewish festival celebrating the autumn harvest and commemorating the 40 y...

Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year 2026! In this fun episode, I tell you all about my family's visit to the Chabad of Cozumel in Mexico. We headed there for Shabbat and, let me tell you, it was a Friday night to remember!  Mentions: Chabad of Cozumel - http://chabadcozumel.com/ To see my videos and photos from Cozumel, please head to Instagram or TikTok @lovetohealpodcast Support the show

Send us Fan Mail If you are like me, a secular Jew who is starting to observe mitzvahs, this episode is for you! In Shabbat 101, you will hear about the primary steps to observing Shabbat  - candle lighting, kiddush, hand washing and challah - and hopefully you will learn from my mistakes!  Mentions: Mitzvahs: Candle lighting, kiddush, hand washing, challah baal teshuvah (master of return) Song “...

Send us Fan Mail In the past, I attended synagogue services and events only on High Holidays, thinking that those were the only special days in the Jewish calendar. But now that I am becoming more and more observant, I am learning that there are many more important dates in Jewish tradition that I had no idea about. One of them is TishaB'av, which is considered the saddest day for Jews.  This...

Send us Fan Mail I attended a very interesting book signing of Rabbi Levi Y. Shmotkin, who recently edited and published "Letters for Life: Guidance for Emotional Wellness from the Lubavitcher Rebbe".   Shmotkin spoke on various topics, presenting examples from individuals he himself interviewed that had received letters from the Rebbe. Shmotkin spent years reading and researching the Re...

Send us Fan Mail Every time I volunteer at my synagogue, I learn a ton. This time was not exception. I helped the summer camp put on a kids play, which turned out to be a highly educational and gratifying experience for me. Mentions: Baruch Hashem - B''H Frozen - Disney movie Support the show

Send us Fan Mail After promising myself that I would not become a pet owner because family life is already hectic enough, and also to avoid heartbreak due to the eventual pet's illness and death (my in law's pet had recently passed away), my husband and I gave into our son's plea for a dog. Even though we agreed on a specific breed and size, we ended up re-homing a dog that was noth...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I recount my visit to one of the most magical, spiritual, holy places in the world - the Ohel - the burial site of the Rebbe in Queens, New York. You will find out how to prepare for a visit, what to expect and what to do step-by-step once you get there, as well as what makes this place a holy site for Jews all over the world.  You don't have to be Jewish to...

Send us Fan Mail The adventure continues to Norway. Hear about my experience as a Jew in Bergen and Oslo, as well as Norway's natural beauty, and peculiar art scene.  Mentions:  Bergen - port city Fjords -  long, narrow, deep inlets of the sea with steep sides formed by glacial erosion Mount Floyen in Bergen and the Troll Forest Oslo - capital Quote by the Rebbe - Menachem Mendel Schneerson S...