The Franciska Show

In this episode of the Franciska Show, host Franciska speaks with Chumi Friedman and Yonina Kaufman from ATIME's HUG program, which provides support to Jewish couples experiencing perinatal and infant loss. They discuss the complexities of emotional and physical grief, common misconceptions around pregnancy loss, and the importance of community and cultural sensitivity. The conversation also inclu...

Women in Tanach SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/album/01QmPoPVFrdXoxsli21of5?si=G39hZX17QV6qxzdS4I73zw Mark Trencher offered to have a conversation with a Franciska Show podcast listener David Sheril about his latest survey on  the topic of Midos/Midot in the Jewish Orthodox Community as an interem episode while Franciska is on podcast Hiatus.   Enjoy the podcast and here is a link to the Orthon...

Thanks for tuning in for a RERUN episode.   To join the discussion group: email: franciskakay@gmail.com About Our Guest: CP is a client-centered, humanistic therapist who believes that it's the human within the therapist that creates the space for recovery and self-actualization. CP's holistic approach to treatment was born out of a deep appreciation for the mind-body connection. After working in...

Thanks for tuning in for a RERUN episode.   Was the women's ASIFA a success? Why was it so inspiring? Why were so many many turned off? What did they do right? How could have it been better?  How does Charedi leadership feel about women, their roles and right for self expression? Listen to this episode to hear a frank discussion that brings up all sides.  Check out the original episode on this sho...

Message Franciska to share how a specific episode has impacted YOU.  franciskakay@gmail.com     In this episode, Franciska engages in a conversation with Dr. Marcy Forta, who provides insights into her background in business, her personal struggle with an eating disorder, and her efforts to help prevent eating disorders in the Jewish community. Dr. Forta discusses her organization Atzmi, which foc...

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Message Franciska to share how a specific episode has impacted YOU.  franciskakay@gmail.com   In this episode Rivka Neriya-Ben Shahar shares her unique journeys and research related to Ultra Orthodox Jewish and Amish communities. Rivka Neria-Ben Shahar discusses her path from growing up in a National Ultra Orthodox community in Israel to earning a Ph. D. with pioneering research on ultra-Orthodox...

New Song: "Together Again" #Kolisha YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESSraPI2vJA   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2pFt5drG98vA3iSZz1JVdL?si=5b323f0d276c45fa     Message Franciska to share how a specific episode has impacted YOU.   franciskakay@gmail.com     Healing from Narcissistic Parental Wounds: Perspectives and Practical Advice     In this episode, host Franciska has an enlig...

New Song: "Together Again" #Kolisha YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESSraPI2vJA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2pFt5drG98vA3iSZz1JVdL?si=5b323f0d276c45fa   Message Franciska to share how a specific episode has impacted YOU.  franciskakay@gmail.com     Navigating ADHD: Insights, Strategies, and Community Support with Dr. Sara Markowitz   In this episode of the Jewish Coffee Podcas...

Message Franciska to share how a specific episode has impacted YOU. franciskakay@gmail.com     In this episode, Elissa Felder shares her journey from growing up in London with a Jewish background to her life in the U.S., working for a nonprofit organization called CORE. She discusses her personal religious transformation and professional path, as well as the profound experiences following the loss...

In this deeply moving episode of The Franciska Show, Tehila Simantov shares her harrowing journey through legal battles and immigration issues in South Africa while struggling to maintain custody of her two young children. From being caught in a toxic and abusive relationship to fighting through the courts with the support of the Jewish community, Tehillah reveals the sacrifices and resilience req...

What I Want- NEW RELEASE #kolisha  https://open.spotify.com/track/0QnLu5EiUAllFSLJN1LRyv?si=pJLYlimQQxKMkKD9UwaM_w&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A2WHwhZjmWjdeqejDWFzL1D https://youtu.be/Q6UT8CkkaBs?si=h39wJjtbFkva--5Q   Message Franciska to share how a specific episode has impacted YOU. franciskakay@gmail.com   In this episode, Gol Kalev, an Israeli author and thinker, discusses his insights on the evo...

Message Franciska to share how a specific episode has impacted YOU. franciskakay@gmail.com   In this episode, Parkoff shares her personal journey, highlighting her roles as a wife, mother, and grandmother, her struggles with an eating disorder, and her spiritual reconnection with Judaism. She discusses her professional evolution from teaching childbirth classes to attaining a Master's in Social Wo...

In this episode Franciska engages in a deep conversation with Miriam Campbell, a speech therapist and social worker, about parenting, social-emotional learning, and connection. Miriam shares her personal journey from growing up in Atlanta to her professional development in New York and eventually making Aliyah to Israel. They discuss the importance of understanding children's underlying issues, th...

In this deeply personal and informative episode, Franciska discusses the severe condition of Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) with her sister, Rachel. They explore the extreme nausea and vomiting that women with HG experience during pregnancy, often lasting for several months. Rachel candidly shares her own journey with HG across three pregnancies, highlighting the physical, emotional, and relational c...

Check out the new song Paradise on  Apple Music , Spotify, Youtube  Buy The Book: Careful, Beauties Ahead! Exploring Jewish Identity and Community with Tuvia Tenenbom In this episode Franciska interviews Tuvia Tenenbom, an author and journalist, about his experiences and perspectives on Jewish identity, community, and culture. Tuvia shares his background, his journey from an Orthodox upbringing in...

Do you enjoy the Franciska Show? Then please consider treating me to a cup of coffee:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/franciska Email Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com, I love hearing from you!    In this episode, Dr. Jen Simmons returns to discuss her new book, her experiences, and her transformative journey from being a top breast surgeon to facing her own health crisis. Dr. Simmons shares her ins...

Do you enjoy the Franciska Show? Then please consider treating me to a cup of coffee:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/franciska Email Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com, I love hearing from you!      Understanding Dissociative Identity Disorder: Sara Lapping's Journey   In this episode, Sarah Lapping shares her personal journey of living with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). She details her life...

Do you enjoy the Franciska Show? Then please consider treating me to a cup of coffee:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/franciska Email Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com, I love hearing from you!      Politics and Cultural Wars: A Solo Episode with Franciska   In this special solo episode of The Francesca Show, Franciska shifts from her latest parenting topics to discuss current global political issue...

Do you enjoy the Franciska Show? Then please consider treating me to a cup of coffee:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/franciska Email Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com, I love hearing from you!    Judy Gruen on Her New Memoir 'Bylines and Blessings': Career, Faith, and Finding Balance   In this episode of The Franciska Show, Judy Gruen discusses her latest book, 'Bylines and Blessings,' her fifth pu...

Do you enjoy the Franciska Show? Then please consider treating me to a cup of coffee:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/franciska Email Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com, I love hearing from you!    In this heartfelt episode of 'Remembered,' the host interviews Asher Guedalia to honor the memories of those who perished on October 7th. Asher provides a touching account of his life, his family's backgro...

Do you enjoy the Franciska Show? Then please consider treating me to a cup of coffee:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/franciska Email Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com, I love hearing from you!    Navigating Children's Body Image and Eating Habits in a Food-Centric World   In this episode, clinical psychologist Victoria Webb discusses her professional journey in treating weight and eating concerns,...

Do you enjoy the Franciska Show? Then please consider treating me to a cup of coffee:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/franciska Email Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com, I love hearing from you!    Navigating Parenting Philosophies with Blimie Heller:   In this episode Franciska interviews parenting coach Blimie Heller. Blimie shares insights about her upbringing in an out-of-town Chasidic Orthodox J...

Do you enjoy the Franciska Show? Then please consider treating me to a cup of coffee:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/franciska Email Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com, I love hearing from you!      Navigating Shidduchim with Rivkah Fox: In this episode of The Franciska Show, Franciska discusses the importance of addressing mental health issues within communities while balancing everyday life. The e...