Shifra Finkelstein

Speak And Be Heard

Religion EN ↓ 25 episodes

Speak & Be Heard is a podcast dedicated to empowering people to find, use, and trust their voice. It’s a safe space for storytelling, deep conversations, and a place to be seen. This podcast creates a space for authenticity, self-expression, and transformation. Together, we will transform our pain into strength. Thank you for being here!

Author

Shifra Finkelstein

Category

Religion

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Latest episode

Mar 16, 2026

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Episodes

We Are All Mirrors : Healing through relationships 16.03.2026

In this episode, we explore the idea that the people in our lives are mirrors reflecting parts of ourselves that are ready to heal. We talk about abandonment, grief, and how our triggers can actually be invitations for deeper growth. Through a spiritual lens, we discuss trusting Hashem (God), soul contracts, and the possibility that the challenges and relationships in our lives arrive in divine ti...

In Loving Memory of Tamar Grunwald (z"l) 01.02.2026

This episode is dedicated to our dear friend and sister, Tamar Grunwald. I had the privilege of getting to know Tamar during the last year of her life. Tamar was a gentle, creative soul who touched so many lives through her sensitivity and depth. Tamar will always be a huge part of my life, and I will hold her close to my heart always. May her memory be a blessing. טראני בת ר׳ עמרם צבי 🕯️ ברוך דיי...

Living With Bipolar: Yitzy's Story of Being Misunderstood 06.01.2026

In this episode, I sit down with Yitzy for an honest conversation about living with bipolar disorder in a world that often misunderstood him. We talk about being judged and not being met with compassion, even by the systems meant to help. Yitzy shares what it was like to carry his pain silently, the impact of not being treated with care by professionals, and through his honesty, we explore what it...

The Tanya Code: A guide to help healing relationships 08.12.2025

In this episode, I sit down with Liba, a marriage coach who uses the wisdom of Tanya to heal the deeper patterns that show up in relationships. We talk about why couples get stuck, what the Tanya Code really is, and how understanding yourself on a soul level transforms the way you show up for love. If you’re feeling disconnected, triggered, or unsure how to move forward in your relationship, this...

How travel helped me find myself again- Maya's Story 24.11.2025

In this episode, Maya takes us through her journey of leaving Lakewood, NJ (her home town), traveling the world on her own and reconnecting with her judaism in a completely new way. This conversation is about hope and finding God everywhere you go. Her story is raw, honest, and the kind that reminds you that you are not alone and that you can get to the other side. Healing is possible. Your story...

A quick 3 minute take on Imposter Syndrome 13.11.2025

A mini episode about imposter syndrome- the inner voice that tries to keep us small. This is my perspective and a reminder that your voice is meant to be heard.

Kidnapped by Her Father: A Journey of Survival and Healing- Sarah’s Story 27.08.2025

In this deeply personal episode, I sit down with Sarah as she bravely shares her story of being kidnapped by her father — a childhood stolen and a trust forever broken. She takes us into the hidden reality of living in silence, the weight of carrying secrets too heavy for a child, and the lasting impact of betrayal by the very person meant to protect her. Yet through the pain, Sarah’s voice shines...

From Addiction to Freedom: Laura’s Story 20.08.2025

In this episode, Laura shares her powerful journey from addiction to the freedom she discovered through breathwork. She opens up about the challenges of recovery, the healing power of the breath, and what it truly means to embrace every part of yourself with love. Laura’s story is one of courage, transformation, and reclaiming her voice, a reminder that healing is possible and freedom is closer th...

Healing Through Breath: Samara Feiler on Trauma, Shame, and the power of Breathwork 29.07.2025

What if your breath can lead you back to yourself? In this episode, I sit down with Samara Feiler who is a certified breath work facilitator. Together we explore how breath work can be a powerful tool for healing trauma, releasing shame and reconnecting with Hashem (God). Samara shares her powerful journey growing up in a painful home, struggling with addiction, and learning how to choose herself...

Rewriting the ADHD Story: Shame, Healing & Spiritual Growth with Ari Serap 23.07.2025

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Ari Serap who was diagnosed, labeled, and misunderstood. By the age of nine years old, he was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder and put on heavy medications. By the age of 12, he was in and out of rehab. For years, Ari lived his life under the weight of diagnoses that silenced his true self. Ari joins us all the way from Israel to share how he broke free...

Liba's Story from Israel: War, Motherhood, and Speaking Up 16.07.2025

In this episode I sit down with Liba, a mother of four, a psychologist, and a woman living in Israel through the uncertainty of war. We talk about the raw, unfiltered moments of being a mother when the sirens go off, what it feels like as fear sets in. Liba shares how war and motherhood collide, what part of her rises when everything feels too much, and why she still chooses to live in Israel desp...

Faith After Loss: Hassidic Hipster Girl 09.07.2025

In this deeply moving episode I sit down with Sarah, known online as Hasidic Hipster Girl, a soulful teacher, coach, and Tanya class host whose life is rooted in Chassidus and truth. Together, we explore what it means to stay connected to God through unimaginable pain, and how to reconcile faith with heartbreak. Sarah opens up about her spiritual journey, her relationship with suffering, and what...

A Journey of Faith, Identity, and Voice 26.06.2025

In this episode, I sit down with Lucdwin a Marine veteran, advocate, and proud Jewish man whose story is woven with resilience, identity, and the courageous journey of reclaiming his voice. Lucdwin opens up about growing up in an immigrant household, navigating the complexities of growing up Black and Jewish in America, and the responsibility that comes with a life of service. From the discipline...

Reb Adam Yitzchak: Reclaiming your soul and voice 18.06.2025

In this powerful episode, Reb Adam Yitzchak joins me for a deep conversation on finding your voice, returning to the soul, and coming back home to yourself. Once disconnected from his own truth, Reb Adam shares moments that changed everything, the turning point that led him to God, healing, and authenticity. If you've ever felt lost, afraid to speak up, or disconnected from who you are - this one'...

Rav Doniel Katz: Manifestation, Soul Contracts, and the Voice Within 09.06.2025

In this soul stirring conversation, Rav Doniel Katz shares the deeper truths behind manifestation, healing, and the purpose of pain. We explore how to manifest from the soul, not the go, and what Kabbalah teaches about suffering, soul contracts, voice and become a vessel for divine light. This episode is a reminder that even our deepest pain can lead us back to who we truly are and why we are here...

A Daughter's Journey Through Loss 04.06.2025

When Devorah lost her father, her world shifted-but his presence never left. In this deeply personal episode, Devorah opens up about navigating grief as a daughter and as a mother, how she held space for her pain while raising her kids, and the quiet ways her fathers spirit continues to guide her today. This conversation is a gentle reminder that grief doesn’t end- It evolves. And love never truly...

Rabbi YY Jacobson on Voice, Vulnerability, and Redemption 27.05.2025

In this powerful and vulnerable episode, I sit down with Rabbi YY Jacobson for a conversation that moved me so deeply. We explore how our personal stories can become the vessel for healing and how healing comes from within. Together, we talk about navigating anxiety in a world that feels uncertain. We talk about the coming of Moshiach and how to stay grounded in faith. The courage it takes to lead...

Science, Trauma And The Sacred Power Of Voice 20.05.2025

In this powerful episode, Oga bravely shares her journey of transformation, from working in the medical field to exploring deeper layers of healing and trauma. Together, we explore how unspoken emotions can manifest in the body, the connection between the voice and wellness, and the courage it takes to share your truth. This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing begins when we allow our...

From Heartbreak To Healing: Rachelis Story 13.05.2025

In this episode, I sit down with Racheli, an old friend I hadn't seen in years as she opens up about her divorce and the courage it took to walk away from an unsafe relationship. Racheli is a holistic practitioner, kambo facilitator, and founder of AdaMama healing. This conversation is about reclaiming your power, choosing yourself, and letting the earth remind you who you truly are. You can find...

Michelle's Story : From Pain To Purpose. 06.05.2025

Michelle’s journey is one of courage, healing, and reclaiming her voice. Growing up in Connecticut, she faced childhood guilt, her parents divorce, and deep emotional pain. In this episode, she shares how plant medicine, integration work, and self-discovery helped her turn her pain into purpose, and how she now guides others on their healing journeys through retreats around the world. You can find...

Your Voice Is Your Power 29.04.2025

In this episode, I sit down with Rosh, a former Broadway kid who turned his own struggles with bullying, judgment, and silence into a mission to help others reclaim their voice. We explore why fear of public speaking is a learned wound, how using your voice creates ripple effects far beyond what you can see, and why speaking is an act of healing not just for yourself, but for the world. Rosh share...

A Letter To Little Me 16.04.2025

In this deeply personal episode, I read a letter to my younger self the little girl who lost her brother, her home, and for a while… her voice. This is a story of losing myself, of surviving, and slowly remembering that I matter. That we all do. If you’ve ever carried silence, shame, or pain that wasn’t yours to hold this one’s for you. You are not alone. Your voice matters. And it’s never too lat...

The Courage to Speak Again 09.04.2025

In this powerful and vulnerable episode, I sit down with my dear friend Yoni, who courageously shares his journey of reclaiming his voice after it being taken away from him. Together, we explore what it means to lose your voice, the silent pain that comes with it and the bravery it takes to speak up and begin again. Yoni walks us through his path from feeling silenced to finding strength, healing...

The Power of Small Brave Moments 03.04.2025

In this episode, we explore the quiet but powerful moments that shape us. The ones no one sees, but that change everything. From choosing yourself to speaking even when it feels hard or scary, these are the small brave moments that help build the foundation of our true strength. Because courage is not always loud. Sometimes its silent. What small brave moment are you proud of today?

Turning pain into purpose: The Day My Bubby Died- My 21st Birthday 26.03.2025

Welcome to the very first episode of Speak And Be Heard. In this episode, I open up about the day my Bubby passed away on my 21st birthday and how that moment changed me. Together, we explore how pain can become strength, how grief can lead us closer to God, and how we can begin to see the light even in the darkest places. Thank you for being here.

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