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

In an effort to contain the COVID-19 virus, increasingly people around the globe are being quarantined to their homes. As such, there has never been a more opportune moment to infuse our homes with greater spirituality and joy. Today's guest is a leader in the Jewish world, and he is the founder of a social network dedicated to spreading kindness.  It is the largest Jewish social network in t...

In today's episode, Azriela speaks with Peter Yawitz, the president of Clear Communication . They speak about bridging generational and cultural gaps to strengthen communication in the workplace. It addresses the current events' situation and the global shift to online work, as well as the do's and don'ts of interviewing and workplace culture in general. Peter's firm is New York based, specializin...

This talk on cultivating calm and wellness for the mind, body, and soul is a resource of transformational tools to upgrade overall wellbeing and immunity in this unprecedented time of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Andrew David Shiller, MD, a Duke and Harvard University trained medical doctor with over two decades of experience treating the most complicated medical cases shares an integrative approa...

In April of 2020, Shelly Tygielski and Davidji come together and lead a one-of-a kind mindfulness meditation retreat through Israel. They meditated, they toured, they observed rituals, and as the trip came to a close, both Davidji and Shelly walked away with inspirational insights about the region, and about our world which they share in this episode.  Shelly Tygielski is a meditation teacher...

This episode provides practical and effective 'thought tools' to use in the face of stress, emotional discomfort, or challenge of any type.   Guest Chana Mason is the author of several books, including the best selling 'Hold That Thought,' a practical guide with multiple tools for transforming your mental wellbeing. Today, you'll learn about her favorite tools, and listen as she demonstrates...

This episode is all about healing the mind, body, and soul.  Guest Devorah Kur, a ‘wellness architect,’ explains that when faced with challenge, rather than asking ‘why,’ we can ask ‘what now.’ Devorah explains how Logotherapy and the work of Dr. Victor Frankl can support the healing journey. She shares tools such as mental imagery and somatic experience, teaching how they work and how they c...

What is the best nutrition advice you've ever received?  How about the worst?  In a day and age where there is an overabundance of often conflicting nutrition related information, it can be both calming and clarifying to find the right information for you. In this episode, you'll learn about the nutrition and mindset shifts that can most effectively upgrade your wellbeing and happiness....

In this episode of the Within Us podcast, guest Brad Yates, expert on Emotional Freedom Technique, or 'EFT' Energy Tapping (he's also known as the EFT Wizard), explains the mechanism through which tapping works, and how we can learn to empower ourselves to live more fully and fearlessly by using it.  Learn how to find relief at your fingertips from the perils of chronic stress. You'll also di...

iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, tablets, smartphones, gaming, and televisions. Screens are built in to our cars and strapped to our wrists. They can bring so much utility and connection into our lives, but is there a cost for being so 'plugged in' all the time? Our guest today, Kim Cavallo, digital wellness expert, asks us the following question: “What is it that inspires you to forget about your p...

Mindfulness has become a buzz word in many different circles recently, but what is this craze all about and why is mindfulness being touted as the answer to so many of life’s perplexing problems? In today’s episode, we delve into this topic - what mindfulness is - both from a spiritual and from a clinical perspective. Our guest is Rabbi Benjamin Epstein, Ph. D., an experienced psychologist, a...

Do you talk to yourself? Chances are that the answer is yes. In today's episode, guest Marc Cordon shares the story of how he discovered the transformational power of intentional self-talk.  He shares his journey to joy, and what inspired him to become an expert on positive psychology. We speak seriously about depression - what Marc has gone through and how it has shaped his life, his work, and wh...

In this episode, Azriela interviews Kaley Zeitouni, who at a very young age was diagnosed with a devastating disease.  She recalls her journey over the past two decades - what she did and how she thought in order to deal with the challenges posed by a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis and accompanying symptoms from such a young age.  Her optimism, hope, and dedication to healing has yielded r...

The rates of depression, anxiety, and chronic pain are at an all time high. Today, more than ever, people of all ages and backgrounds are suffering from the debilitating effects of these illnesses. In today’s episode, Azriela interviews Dr. Andrew David Shiller, a medical doctor who integrates a variety of healing approaches, both mainstream and complimentary, to bring healing to his patients. Edu...

Noah benShea is one of North America's most beloved poet philosophers. He's been nominated for the Pulitzer prize, spoken in places such as the Library of Congress, and he has been published by Oxford University Press. In this episode of Within Us, he shares with Azi all about what has inspired him to inspire others over the many years of his career. He speaks about finding beauty in unexpected pl...

As the holiday season is upon us, its a great idea to stay present with what really matters. How can we make the most out of our time with friends and family? How can we avoid unnecessary stress and tap in to the joy of celebrating? Adena Mark Kapon knows exactly how to do this, as for years now, she has been a premiere professional event planner. As she explains in this episode, there is a lot th...

In today's busy world, it is more important than ever to to slow down. That's what this episode is all about. We can consider our intentions, paying mind to what we're doing -  as today's guest Helen Abelesz explains, not just because other people are doing these things, but because we are consciously choosing. Perhaps we can take a break from rushing around to go places with the people that...

In this week's episode, Azriela speaks with singer - songwriter- inspirational speaker and author, Sam Glaser, all about how to live joyfully.  Sam shares ways in which we can live joyfully - even through difficult times in life - by creating a metaphorical 'spiritual life raft.'  He explains that while his spiritual journey has inspired him to be 'all in' to Torah Judaism, he is very mu...

Torah, also known as 'The Five Books of Moses' and its related writings, or 'The Old Testament,' is the best selling book of all time and one of the most influential documents in human history. The original Hebrew texts are largely studied in Jewish circles.  There are a small number of individuals from within the Jewish tradition who are inspired about sharing sacred Torah teachings with the...

Whether you’re single and looking for that special someone, or you’re in a relationship, or even married … Daniella Rudoff’s advice and wisdom on love and marriage in this episode may really surprise you, and... inspire you. She speaks with Azi about her work as a professional matchmaker, dating coach, and dating educator.  From the miraculous story of synchronicity that led her into this uni...

Which one is a bigger miracle?  Holding a 1,000 pound rock over your head for a minute, or holding that same rock over your head for a thousand years? It is easy to walk through life without noticing the miracle that we are living in - the miracle that we are - each one of us. However, in noticing the miracles, we will come to experience more of them. And sometimes, they are pretty mind-boggl...

"How can I try to help you?" is Akiva Fuld's famous question.  When he began posting this question on social media, he had no idea what kind of snowball effect his simple act of kindness would have. Today, Akiva Fuld's Facebook group "How Can I Try to Help You Today?" has thousands of members and is growing daily.  Members ask for help with anything from moving an item of furniture from...

When Beatie Deutsch signed up for her first marathon in October 2015, she wasn’t even a regular runner.  Over the next four months of training for this first race, it became clear to her that she had, as she explains ‘been giving the gift of running.’ She went on to place as the 6th woman to finish the Tel Aviv marathon in early 2016, and kept on running and training hard over the past three...

A quick overview on the concept of masterminding - creating a space to share knowledge. We are surrounded by people who know things that we do not. In business, relationships, and in personal growth, strategically sharing knowledge can enhance our experiences. On the flip side, it’s easy to forget what we know, or even to ‘sit’ on our knowledge. This format of learning/ collaboration is a method f...

Mariam speaks with Azriela about how we can live happier. She shares a bit about her background and growing up in a supportive, take-action, and athletic family, and how that planted the seeds for her positive outlook on life. Inspired by sports and spirituality, Mariam explains how visualization and practical meditation tools assist her in daily living, as well as how we can utilize these tools f...

This episode, a short insight inspired by the weekly portion of guidance, provides insights about how to live inspired, with purpose, and aligned with our highest selves. While the biblical account of creation as told in the Torah (Hebrew for 'Guidance') can be read as a story, in contemplating the deeper meanings and lessons within the story we can gain great insight.