On your Own

Richard Sutton is the founder of The Performance Code and Director of SuttonHealth. He works with listed companies, executive teams, and entrepreneurs to build resilience and performance in demanding environments. He led performance strategy for a winning Olympic team, advised former world No. 1 tennis players, Olympic champions, and Springbok rugby captains, and lectured in postgraduate health sc...

Rav Dov Ber is a Torah Lecturer, Author and Host of the Rav Dov Ber Cohen Podcast  In today's episode with Rav Dov Ber Cohen, we discuss why the desire to get validation from boys is so strong, can you really be just friends with a guy, how to know what your boundaries are, the key ingredient to upholding your standards before you get married.. and much more! To connect or learn more from Rav...

Shua is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Co- host of the Jewish Teens Talk Podcast In this episode, Shua and I dive into the reality of being a frum young woman in today’s internet age - the opportunities, the challenges, and the exposure that comes with it. We address the question of whether it is actually possible to find a healthy balance with social media, movies, and TV, and how to...

Rachel Goodman is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Public Speaker, and Mom of 4 You can connect with Rachel on instagram @dietitian.rachelgoodman and learn more about her coaching services & online programs at rachelgoodnutrition.com Chapters:  (00:02:03) Who is Rachel Goodman? (00:03:26) Feeling guilty and out of control around food (00:07:12) Rachel Goodmans experience with food during S...

Adina, known as the "Now-Jewish Nanny," is a social media influencer and classically trained opera singer I’m so excited for you to hear this AWESOME conversation with Adina!! We talk all things Seminary, Peer pressure, CHOOSING Torah, Religious OCD, What FFBs take for granted and SO. MUCH. MORE! Don’t forget to Subscribe to the On your Own Podcast so you never miss an episode 🙌 I would...

Chevy Friedman is a social worker and personal development coach who is on a mission to help Jewish women feel more alive, energized, and grounded in their everyday lives. In this weeks episode Chevy teaches us SUPER PRACTICAL tools you can implement TODAY to start feeling better about yourself and your life & stop feeling stuck in your current circumstances that aren't working for you. Ge...

Miriam Shurpin, MS, RD, CDN works as a Registered Dietitian - Nutritionist in Pomona NY.   In todays episode, Miriam shares practical insights on how to navigate the complexities of self-care, emphasizing the need to identify what we truly want for ourselves. She discusses the common misconceptions surrounding weight loss and the detrimental effects of focusing solely on weight as a measure of hea...

Sashi is a Positive Mindset Coach, Author and Lecturer. In this episode, Sashi and I explore how your thoughts shape your emotions and the energy you bring into the world. We talk about bad moods, the struggle to make decisions, and practical ways to use your mind to feel better—so you can reconnect with yourself and attract the life you want. To work with Sashi: eft.refael@gmail.com Timestamps: (...

Leah is the co-founder and Director of the Jean Schottenstein Oryah Institute - A Gap Year Seminary for frum young women in Jerusalem At just 21, Leah Bostombky co-founded the Oryah Seminary in Jerusalem. In this episode, Leah opens up about what it means to let go of the constant pressure to “do” and “arrive,” and instead find growth in the stage you’re in — even when it’s messy, unclear, or not...

Rivka Mazal is a Writer, Seminary Teacher and Torah Lecturer in Yerushalayim. To learn more from Rivka Mazal: Rivka Mazal Tauber | Substack Rivka Mazal Tauber (@rivkamazal) • Instagram photos and videos I would love to hear from you!  Connect with me on insta or email: onyourownpodcast@gmail.com @esther_shemtov To sign up for the On your Own Newsletter, click here https://www.onyourownpodcast.com/...

Beatie Deutsch is an Israeli national champion in the marathon and half marathon. As a mother of five young children, she has learned to apply her training to the real marathon of life. More than anything else, her journey has empowered her to dream big and keep pushing, a message Beatie is passionate about sharing with other women. In today's episode we discuss how Beatie got into running, wh...

Tzivie Greenberg is a Chabad Shlucha in Vancouver, Washington & an Internal Family Systems Practitioner facilitating emotional healing for soul-led living.  Chapters: (00:03:47) What does 'healing' mean? (00:07:42) Living in Survival mode (00:14:46) The importance of feeling your feelings (00:19:49) Why we avoid our feelings (00:24:45) Hiding how you really feel from your parents while away fr...

Hindel is a Dating Coach & Seminary Teacher living in Yerushalayim. How do you know if you’re really ready to date? In this eye opening conversation with Hindel, we explore why knowing yourself is the key to knowing when you’re ready — and what you can work on before entering the dating world to step into dating & marriage with clarity. To get in touch with Hindel: hindelswird@gmail.com +1...

Rabbi Wineberg is a Veteran Rabbi, Grief Councilor & Chairman of the Jewish International School of Cape Town. In todays episode we discuss: Lessons from the 3 weeks - how Judaism teaches us to mourn The connection between grief and leaving home for the first time How joy & grief can co-exist in our lives. Healthy vs unhealthy grief The importance of learning to be vulnerable & to ask...

Dr. Shula Wittenstein is a Jerusalem based therapist.  She has been practicing for 28 years, specializing in trauma, anxiety disorders, and couples. The timing of this interview was such hashgacha pratis - we recorded a few days before the war in Eretz Yisroel with Iran, where many young students living on their own found themselves without flights back home, running to bomb shelters, and having t...

Chanti is an industrial Psychologist with a background in Neuroscience and psychology. While Chanti was living on her own in Israel away from her family, she got diagnosed with an incredibly rare and dangerous illness called Takayasu's Arteritis. Join us in this episode as we uncover how she was forced to redefine her sense of identity and worth beyond academic achievements and external valida...

Rabbi Kahane is the principle at Chedvas Seminary, a popular Seminary Teacher, and author of 'A fire in the darkness' Chapters: [00:00:00] Introduction . [00:01:21] Who is Rabbi Kahane? [00:02:10] Rabbi Kahanes Teaching Philosophy [00:05:10] The Importance of Seminary [00:07:25] The truth about Growth and Independence [00:09:00] Dealing with Challenges [00:11:10] Coping with Classroom Challenges [...

Ariella is the founder of Ready. Set. Sem, an organization that assists gap-year students in preparing for their studies abroad. Chapters: (00:01:45) What is ready set Sem? (00:05:07) The impact of ready set Sem (00:06;37) Parents sending their daughters to a foreign country (00:07:05) Common concerns before going to seminary (00:10:09) When your suitcase becomes your home (00:11:06) The #1 essent...

Yael is a Money Coach, Speaker & Host of the Jewish Money Matters Podcast Chapters: (00:01:56) Who is Yael Trusch? (00:03:44) Financial Adulting (00:04:53) Setting up healthy financial habits (00:06:52) Maaser helping with personal finance   (00:09:54) Bitachon as a financial foundation (00:11:28) You can be religious and not trust G-d (00:12:55) Optimizing your brain towards bitachon (00:15:4...

Chana is a Shlucha, Author & Marriage Coach living in Tzfat Chapters: What does Social anxiety feel like? Social anxiety when living 24/7 with other girls Becoming comfortable with being alone with yourself How to stay true to yourself in a friend's group Chanas experience with social anxiety You need to be your own friend first Making Hashem real '60 seconds meditation' - feet on...

Bashie is an Author, Life Coach, Mental Health Awareness Advocate, & Host of the Jewish Teen Talk Podcast Chapters: (00:01:55) Who is Bashie Naparstek? (00:07:06) Social Anxiety (00:09:12) What depression feels like (00:10:42) When life stops feeling simple (00:12:45) Understanding Depression (00:15:54) Seminary & living away from her twin sister (00:17:57) Going to a therapist for the fir...

Rabbi Goldfarb is a Real Estate Entrepeneur and Motivational Speaker. In honor of Rosh Chodesh Adar, here is a repost from last year's Adar episode with Rabbi Goldfarb! In today's episode we discuss: The paradox of the pursuit of happiness Why expectations make us miserable  The difference between existing & living How to maintain long term happiness  What we are really celebrating in Adar… an...

Rivka Mazal is a Writer, Seminary Teacher and Torah Lecturer in Yerushalayim. Chapters: (00:00:10) Why is Shabbos an important topic to discuss? (00:08:47) The unique challenges of Shabbos when you are single and away from home (00:10:26) The question that will transform your relationship with Shabbos (00:12:45) Taking ownership of Shabbos (00:17:30) Shabbos is a highlighter for what's going o...

Dina is an Addiction Specialist who Coaches individuals and couples in navigating the challenges of the modern world. Chapters: (00:00:08) How Dina became an Addiction Coach (00:05:37) What the frum community needs to know about Addiction (00:10:20) The definition of Addiction (00:15:33) The difference between A bad Habit and an Addiction (00:16:12) Becoming conscious of phone usage (00:21:21) Whe...

Terry is an author, podcaster, thought leader, educator and charity founder. She is a unique pioneer in the field of mental wellbeing and resilience with a remarkable backstory. Chapters: (00:02:07) Terrys story (00:10:52) The unpredictability of life (00:14:42) People Pleasing (00:17:02) Overthinking (00:20:23) Our brain likes to focus on the negative (00:24:58) Perfectionism (00:29:03) Healthy t...