Esther Shemtov
On your Own
On Your Own is the podcast for Jewish girls living away from home who want to experience real growth and independence, take ownership of their life, and confidently make their own way in the real world. I'm so glad that you are here ❤️Happy Adulting!
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Esther Shemtov
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Latest episode
May 17, 2026
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Episodes
27. Roommates, Communication & The downsides of Texting w/ Frumie Piekarski 07.01.2025 53:24
Frumie is a Professional Mentor and Certified Kallah teacher Chapters: (00:01:18) The definition of communication - and why it is so important (00:06:00) The danger of using the word "should” (00:08:45) The secret to becoming a better communicator (00:11:36) How to avoid misunderstandings (00:15:30) The disadvantages of texting (00:20:07) Your self talk becomes the way you communicate (00:29:10)...
26. Safety & Security Lessons from a VIP Bodyguard w/ Zalman Myer-Smith 27.12.2024 59:03
Zalman Myer-Smith is the former bodyguard of Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, Director Of Chabad Security Department – Florida, and Director of Security for Lubavitch Educational Center in Miami, the largest Jewish school system in the southeastern USA. Expect to learn: How to safely light your Menora this Chanuka How to avoid looking like a target when on the street Why just relying on 911 is not...
25. Self Confidence, Self Compassion & Becoming your own Coach w/ Adina Landa 08.12.2024 1:01:34
Adina is a Certified Life Coach, Shlucha & Host of The Confident Chabad Mom Podcast. Chapters: (00:01:38) How did Adina become a Coach? (00:03:06) Common Misconceptions about 'Coaching' (00:05:12) Why would someone hire a life coach? (00:07:48) Coaching tools for negative self talk (00:10:54) Brick brain VS Bubblegum brain (00:14:38) How to build Self confidence (00:21:35) How to stop beating...
24. Emotional Eating, Night Snacking & The Truth about your Health w/ Miriam Shurpin 12.11.2024 49:55
Miriam Shurpin (MS, RD, CDN) is a Registered Dietitian - Nutritionist in Pomona NY. Chapters: 00:01:38 The biggest misunderstanding about emotional eating 00:07:04 The hidden causes of Emotional Eating 00:08:41 Handling Uncomfortable Emotions 00:13:30 What if I don't know what I'm feeling? 00:16:36 Working with limited resources away from home 00:19:50 Challenging your beliefs around food 00:22:53...
23. Journaling, Self Reflection & Managing Internal Tantrums w/ Chana Gorenstein 14.10.2024 1:03:18
Chana is a Chabad Shlucha, writer, fitness and wellness coach, and founder of SoulCare-TLC. She lives in Israel with her husband and 5 children. Chapters: (00:01:28) Who is Chana Gorenstein? (00:06:32) The difference between 'writing' and 'journaling' (00:11:56) The benefits of writing down your thoughts (00:14:23) Different Journaling techniques (00:18:18) Using your phone vs pen & paper (00:...
Sugar Cravings, Loneliness & Emotional Regulation w/ Devori Nussbaum 24.09.2024 1:07:44
Devori is an Integrative Psychotherapist, Health Coach, and host of The Chassidus - through the eyes of a Psychotherapist Podcast. In todays episode, we discuss: Devoris journey in overcoming an eating disorder The root causes of sugar cravings How to deal with loneliness How to regulate your emotions Positive VS negative distractions … And much more I would love to hear from you! Connect wit...
22. Kashrus, Hechsherim & Choosing your Standards w/ Rabbi Shlomo Goldfarb 19.09.2024 54:58
Rabbi Goldfarb is the chief Rabbi of Kfar Vradim in Northern Israel, An Israeli Army officer and Rabbi, and Halacha & Philosophy Lecturer. How can I know what my kashrus standards are now that I'm away from home? What do the different hechsherim in Israel mean, and which can I trust? What if I'm staying at a host family with different kashrus standards to my own? Rabbi Goldfarb simplifies the...
21. Grief, Vulnerability & The Three Weeks w/ Rabbi Dovid Wineberg 22.07.2024 1:03:51
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...
20. Rules, Role Models and your Relationship with Hashem w/ Sara Blau 02.07.2024 55:04
Sara is an author, motivational speaker and head of extracurricular at Beis Rivkah High School, NY. In today's episode we discuss: The importance of developing a personal connection to hashem Working with rules and staff members that you may not agree with Choosing the right role models and mentors The difference between spirituality and G-dliness Dealing with desires that seem to contradict h...
19. Your first job, Imposter Syndrome & Choosing a Career w/ Michal Eisik 24.06.2024 1:03:01
Michal is an Entrepreneur, Copywriter & Founder of Copytribe - A program that has trained over 500 copywriters and freelancers to date. In today's episode we discuss: The challenges of choosing a career path at a young age The importance of having meaningful work The mindset necessary to become successful in your field The biggest mistake young women make when entering the workforce What...
18. Creativity, Self-Expression & Finding your own Voice w/ Amy Guterson 27.05.2024 1:02:25
Mrs Guterson is the founder and artistic director of Tzohar Seminary, as well as an Emotion Code Practitioner & Life Coach. In today's episode we discuss: Can Torah and the arts work together? The importance of creativity for self expression The 4 different types of learners The power of Morning Pages Advice for handling self judgement … And much more! To contact Mrs Guterson with questio...
17. No Period, Now what?! w/ Adi Bitter (Part 2) 09.05.2024 55:05
Part 2 is out! In todays episode we discuss: Tools for navigating hormonal mood swings Accepting the changes that come with being female Advice for if your period has stopped, or is irregular The birth control pill for skin & regulating periods PCOS & Endometriosis ...and much more! If you loved this episode, share it with a friend who can enjoy as well! I would love to hear from you! Con...
16. Hormones, PMS & your Monthly Cycle w/ Adi Bitter (Part 1) 11.04.2024 49:13
Adi is a Seminary Teacher & Certified Yoetzet Halacha In todays episode we discuss: Why learning about the reproductive system is so important (even when you are single) The definition and function of Hormones What is happening in your body before, during and after ovulation Creativity and the 4 stages of your cycle Advice for handling PMS and hormonal mood changes … and much more! Stay tune...
15. Happiness, Expectations & The month of Adar w/ Leibel Goldfarb 13.03.2024 1:03:31
Rabbi Goldfarb is a Real Estate Entrepeneur and Motivational Speaker. 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 … and much more Rabbi Goldfarb can be reached at lchaimgoldfarb@gmail.com Reach out on insta or email: ony...
14. Weight Gain, Body Image & the Non Diet Approach w/ Xenia Ayiotis 06.03.2024 55:49
Xenia is a Mindful Eating Coach, Certified Body Positive Facilitator and Intuitive Eating Counselor In today's episode we discuss: Xens 25 year struggle with her eating, weight and body imag e How to improve your body image Practical advice for if you have recently gained weight Why it is so difficult for people to accept their current body The definition of body respect . .. and much more! To...
13. Sugar Cravings, Loneliness & Emotional Regulation w/ Devori Nussbaum 27.02.2024 1:07:44
Devori is an Integrative Psychotherapist, Health Coach, and host of The Chassidus - through the eyes of a Psychotherapist Podcast. In todays episode, we discuss: Devoris journey in overcoming an eating disorder The root causes of sugar cravings How to deal with loneliness How to regulate your emotions Positive VS negative distractions … And much more I would love to hear from you! Connect wit...
12. Independence, Responsibility & your Relationship with your Parents w/ Fraida Kaplan 15.02.2024 1:05:11
Fraida is a Marriage & Family Therapist and Seminary Teacher In todays episode we discuss: The definition of independence How the brain changes between age 12-24 The importance of becoming your own person The difference between healthy vs unhealthy independence Maintaining a positive relationship with your parents while living far away from them … and much more! To get in touch with Fraida: fd...
11. Budgeting, Saving & Investing your own Money w/ Nadav Ellinson 18.01.2024 52:22
Nadav Ellinson is a financial planner and educator who works with his clients to understand money and grow wealth. In todays episode, we discuss: The biggest mistakes young people make with money Why you should start investing as EARLY as possible (and how to do it) What to do if money is very limited right now The key to avoiding impulse spending How to balance enjoying the moment while planning...
10. Intuition, Mindfulness & How to stop living in your Head w/ Rena Reiser 11.01.2024 51:21
Rena is a Computer Programmer turned Mind Body Coach, and host of the Embodied Jewish Women Podcast In today's episode, we discuss: The definition of intuition The difference between the Eastern and Western world How to stop living in your head The importance of identifying your triggers The benefits of mindful movement … And much more! To get in touch with Rena, or find out more about her prog...
9. Self Awareness, Self Acceptance & How to receive Criticism w/ Nicole Sorrell 02.01.2024 56:20
Nicole is an organizational psychologist, CEO, business entrepreneur and consultant. LISTEN UNTIL THE END OF THE EPISODE TO HEAR ABOUT OUR INCREDIBLE GIEVAWAY!! In todays episode, we discuss: How to become your own observer The power of self reflection The importance of self acceptance Overcoming negative thinking Learning how to receive criticism …and much more! I would love to hear from you! ...
8. How to help a friend struggling with their Mental Health w/ Avi Tenenbaum 19.12.2023 51:39
Avi is a psychologist specializing in psychological first aid, who has worked with many young men and women living on their own to improve their mental health. In today's episode we discuss: The connection between leaving home for the first time and mental health The most common challenges facing young women in his practice What to do if a friend mentions that they want to die How to help the peo...
7. My Story: Leaving home at 15, binge eating in Sem, and healing my relationship with food 05.12.2023 47:42
In this episode I am interviewed by Gila Glassberg for her podcast 'Get Intuit with Gila'. In todays episode, we discuss: Leaving home for the first time Navigating a hebrew speaking school The side effects of my extreme food rules Binge eating in Seminary Hitting rock bottom Steps I took to eat more balanced … and much more! I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on insta or email: onyou...
6. How to choose your Values w/ Devorah Leah Ashkenazi 28.11.2023 41:44
Devorah Leah is a Seminary Teacher, Life Coach, and Body Talk Practitioner based in Yerushalayim. In today's episode we discuss: The most important questions to ask yourself when leaving home for the first time How to embrace freedom and independence while staying true to yourself The definition of a value and how to choose your own Deciding what to keep from home and what to create for yourself...
5. Time management, Balance & Overcoming Overwhelm w/ Chana Greenstein 21.11.2023 52:47
Chana is a work-life balance coach, copywriter, and host of The LifeWorks Podcast. In todays episode, we discuss: The definition of 'Balance' Taking control of your time Overcoming Overwhelm Your inner VS outer world Time management tips for high school / sem / college ... and much more! To get in touch with Chana: LifeWorks (lifeworkspodcast.com) I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on...
4. How to get out of a funk w/ Shareen Richter 14.11.2023 1:03:59
Shareen is a laughter and Happiness professor, international speaker and bestselling author. In todays episode we discuss: The definition of happiness Why changing your thoughts won't make you happier Is it selfish to pursue happiness? The power of our emotions The truth about laughter ... and much more SUBSCRIBE SO YOU NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on inst...
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