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Mental Health Decoded with Mordechai

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Mental Health Decoded is a one-of-a-kind, live call-in podcast created for the Frum community, where listeners can ask real mental health questions on air and receive practical, compassionate guidance in real time. Hosted by Mordechai Weinberger, LCSW, this Frum-friendly program provides a safe and respectful space to explore meaningful topics like self-esteem, anxiety, parenting, trauma, OCD, depression, and more — all through the lens of Torah values and clinical insight. Join us — one question, one insight, one podcast at a time.

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Mental Health Decoded Episode #1239 23.06.2025 1:03:38

Question 1 How should I approach a neighbor who has a special needs child? I want to offer help, but I’m afraid they’ll feel hurt if I offer—or left out if I don’t. Question 2 Can you discuss the idea of community and tzibbur —how everyone belongs, even if they’re not fully observant? Question 3 You often talk about reaching out for support. But when is the right time to trust yourself instead of...

Mental Health Decoded Episode #1238 16.06.2025 1:02:15

In this episode, Mordechai Weinberger, LCSW, answers listener questions ranging from parenting and therapy to emotional resilience and community challenges: When a teenager simply says “OK” and walks out of the room, how should parents respond? What might that behavior be communicating? After a year of somatic therapy, IFS, and parts work, I’ve made progress but now feel stuck. Do I need a more di...

Mental Health Decoded Episode #1237 16.06.2025 1:02:42

In this powerful episode, Mordechai Weinberger, LCSW, addresses a wide range of emotional and practical questions submitted by listeners: Can someone truly avoid their emotions and issues without consequences? Does emotional avoidance ever really work? Are there times when it’s appropriate—or even necessary—to push through someone’s personal boundaries? What are the risks and limits? As a schoolte...