Mental Health, RECLAIMED. with Dr. Azi Jankovic and Friends

Whether you’re an entrepreneur or a podcast host, publicity is something you’ll always need to increase your sales or engagement. From the age-old Press Release to our current digital marketing advertisements, there are still some core strategies that never change with the industry-- and that’s targeting the right audience. In this episode, we have Heather Dean, a former premier entertainment jour...

Standing and speaking at a TED talk stage has now become the gold standard for public speaking. The benefits of speaking for TED events opens a lot of opportunities. As a result, the path to becoming a sought-after speaker and delivering a speech that is worth your audience’s time can be a challenge, however, it is doable! Do you have “Ideas Worth Spreading” ? If yes, then this episode is for you!...

Shira Lankin Sheps, the creator and CEO of the Layers Project speaks with us about the power of personal story telling to connect your audience with you and your brand. In this episode, she talks about her journey in creating and producing her magazine in which she has written the personal stories of hundreds of women and addressed topics previously unaddressed in her community. She explains that...

When COVID hit this past Spring, my dormant anxiety and insomnia woke up - full force. After a few nights of medication-induced deep sleep and days filled with unwanted withdrawal symptoms, I began to wonder if there was a better way. What I discovered is a complete and total miracle. I would call it a drug, but as today's guest - Dr. Alan Flashman, MD, (Pediatrician and Psychiatrist) explains, it...

In this episode, you'll learn how to improve your memory, focus, and productivity with fun and practical tips and tools from Rena Yudkowsky of Memory Matters.  Rena has been a geriatric social worker for two decades, specialising in improving the lives and memories of older adults. Rena and host Azi speak about strategies to live more productive lives, and Rena shares the truth about multi-ta...

In this episode, you’ll learn key takeaways from the latest research on stress reduction. What is the difference between positive and helpful stress versus detrimental and negative stress? What are the mindsets that support and assist wellness, happiness, and longevity? Nomi Levy, today’s guest, speaks about the shifts that you can make right now - no matter what is going on around you - to implem...

In this episode, Elisheva Hudson speaks about the power of story telling, and how you can share your story with the world in a way that resonates. Elisheva studied filmmaking in university, and over the past several years, has found a way to utilize her creative passions and abilities to tell the stories of other creative entrepreneurs. She shares about the value of story telling, and how one of t...

This is a fun one!  You're going to hear a miracle story from 2003 where Azi and Devorah's paths first crossed.  You'll hear Devorah's story of how witnessing the tragedy of September 11, 2001 in Manhattan inspired a spiritual transformation and a trek around the world.  Devorah speaks about her business coaching and consulting for individuals and causes, as well as her recent trans...

We hear the word ‘insight’ in the world of meditation, mindfulness, personal growth, and spirituality. But, what is it, and how can we utilize its power in our lives? There are deep explanations in Kabbalah of what ‘insight’ is, how we access it, and what it can help us with, and that’s what today’s convo is all about. Here’s a rundown of the Episode: In the first eleven minutes, you’ll hear the i...

This week on the show, Azi is joined by Lori Palatnik, the founding director of Momentum- an organization that works to strengthen Jewish identity and connection to Israel.  To date, Momentum has brought over 20,000 participants to Israel to connect with spirituality and their Torah heritage. The Momentum organization is now in partnership with the government of Israel.  You can connect...

Ask yourself: what do you want your picture of health to look like? With all that's happening in the world around us, its easy to let self-care practices fall by the wayside. In this episode with board certified Integrative Health Coach Nomi Levy, you'll learn why self care is the foundation of establishing and maintaining lifelong health.  Nomi explains the importance of being an active part...

How can we move forward when the world and our lives are in a state of flux and change?  What can be done when we find ourselves not feeling at our best during this time of transition and change?  Cordelia Gaffar is an Emotions Opener and a Peace Ambassador joining me and sharing her insights on how we can pave the way forward to peace,  and  how we can show up as mothers, wome...

This episode and meditation are all about making conscious shifts forward in the direction of our choosing.  00:00-12:00 In the intro, I share a true story with you about hurrying through the day - and a distinct moment that woke me up to the importance of slowing down. 12:00- 48:30 The meditation is designed to provide you with time to attend to what needs your care and attention in your lif...

In today’s episode, Azi speaks with a special guest, Yael Trusch, on the spiritual makeup of money and the material world. What is the spiritual potential of money? With so many ideas about money ranging from viewing money as the antidote to all of life’s challenges, or even the ‘root’ of all that is not good in the world, its refreshing to hear this timeless and so very timely wisdom. Yael Trusch...

This is a meditation for today. With all that is going on in the world, it is easy to lose focus, to feel overwhelmed, and feel enveloped by chaos. In this meditation we will delve beneath the choppy surface of the ocean of life and connect with stillness and calm.  We will notice where our attention is being pulled, practice mindful compassionate awareness, and make an intentional shift. Att...

With all that's going in on the world, I've realized that its time to home in on the transformational tools that matter most.  With the array of questions that I've been receiving lately about mental health, mindfulness, and how to get through this particularly challenging time that we're in, this episode and all of my content moving forward is going to be geared toward supporting you in shif...

There is so much happening in the world right now. In today's episode I touch briefly upon some of the current events, and then we shift into an episode that was originally recorded in early May. How can we move forward together, and how can we build bridges of peace? Today's interview is a respite from the noise, and an opportunity to reflect and connect more deeply with what is timeless. Today's...

Today's episode is a lil bit different.  After the intro to the show, you'll experience a short, guided meditation practice to access calm and inner-wisdom. As much as I love guest interviews and shows where I share transformational tools, today's episode is about practicing and incorporating a tool into your life and your way of being.  You can utilize this meditation any time, and you can also i...

What do headstands, distilled water, and being barefoot have in common?  These bio hacks are research based tools for wellness transformation, and it is a joy to host my big brother - an incredibly well versed author and speaker - who shares all of this, and so much more on this new episode. Benjamin and I live on opposite sides of the globe - and in many ways we couldn't be more opposite.&nb...

Yonason Goldson shares that the biggest mistake any leader can make is believing that you have to choose between being ethical and being successful. He believes that ethical leadership can synthesize purpose and profit, human values and market value, and a team that works both for you and with you. From his hitchhiking adventures around the world, to his exploration of ancient spirituality, today'...

Today on the show I’m speaking to Dave Mason.  He's a social entrepreneur, lawyer, ordained rabbi - truly a curious soul, and he's written a novel called 'The Size of Your Dreams.' His book is in the personal growth genre - but its a novel that teaches through a story. This story is about unlocking the potential within its characters, modeling how this same process can happen for literally an...

Do you have a goal on the horizon and not quite sure how to get started? In this time of transition, it can be especially helpful to tap into our deeper and higher levels of PURPOSE. When you awaken to your higher levels of purpose, fear and doubt have a wonderful way of taking a back seat. In this special experiential episode, you'll go through the process of choosing a goal, clarifying the goal...

In this episode, special guest Jim Farley speaks with host Azriela about the various initiatives of the Leichtag Foundation, a private foundation located in Northern San Diego, California. He shares the ways in which the foundation is working to create self sufficiency, alleviate human hardship, and stimulate social entrepreneurship both in the local community, and in Jerusalem.  The model of...

This is the recording from a special live episode that was recorded the week of April 2, 2020.  Parenting psychologist and host Azriela speak about the unique parenting challenges coming up right now with families confined to their homes and so many quarantined under the new COVID-19 safety restrictions and recommendations. How can parents create reasonable boundaries? Selfless parenting v. s...

How can spirituality guide us in difficult times? Today's guest has an answer that may surprise you. Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski MD served as director of the department of psychiatry at St. Francis Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  He has lectured extensively around the world on topics such as stress, self-esteem, and spirituality, and as a spokesperson for recovery - inspiring and healing a...