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  • 46. Now Jewish Nanny opens up about Seminary, Religious OCD & Making Torah Learning Personal w/ Adina Fernandez
    Feb 23 2026

    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!


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    See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting ❤️




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    53 Min.
  • 45. Stop feeling Stuck & Take back Control of your Life w/ Chevy Friedman
    Feb 5 2026

    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. Get ready to learn about Pattern recognition, The circle of control, The mood metre, how to actually 'sit' with your emotions, and so so much more. Enjoy!!

    Chapters:

    (00:02:00) Chevys mission in her work

    (00:10:24) The difference between pain and suffering

    (00:14:24) The problem with thinking we shouldn't have problems

    (00:19:44) Your emotional Home

    (00:25:52) Your circle of control

    (00:35:05) How to stop judging ourselves

    (00:43:22) Don't wait for things to get really bad to reach out for support

    (00:46:42) Practicing tools when things are going well

    (00:54:11) Building healthy habits

    (00:58:57) How am I interpreting my current situation?

    (01:06:40) choose your hard

    (01:12:11) This is just a moment in time


    To get in touch with Chevy:

    Website: https://chevyfriedman.com/home

    Number: 347-889-1389

    Email: Chevy@chevyfriedman.com

    Instagram: @chevyfriedmanwellness


    I would love to hear from you!

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    See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting ❤️


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    1 Std. und 17 Min.
  • 44. Weight Loss, Self Care & The truth about Ozempic w/ Miriam Shurpin MS, RD, CDN
    Jan 29 2026

    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 health. The episode culminates in a discussion about the societal pressures that often cloud our judgment and the importance of self-awareness in making informed choices about our health and well-being.


    Miriam can be contacted at 347 480 1670, rd@miriamshurpin.com - in person and telehealth consultations


    I would love to hear from you!

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    See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting ❤️


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    1 Std. und 3 Min.
  • 43. How to Create a Successful Life w/ Sashi Fridman
    Dec 16 2025

    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:

    (00:04:12) How Sashi got into Coaching

    (00:13:30) What is energy, really?

    (00:21:35) How to hear your inner voice

    (00:24:43) The importance of a vision

    (00:27:17) You have the power to choose your thoughts

    (00:29:58) How to deal with unhelpful thoughts

    (00:33:34) The brain does not know real from imagined

    (00:39:)4) Your life becomes what you think about

    (00:43:57) Dealing with bad moods

    (00:47:32) How does EFT work?

    (00:52:28) Sashi's advice to her younger self


    I would love to hear from you!

    Connect with me on insta or email: onyourownpodcast@gmail.com

    @esther_shemtov

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    See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting ❤️


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    1 Std. und 2 Min.
  • 42. How to Embrace and Enjoy your Current Stage of Life w/ Leah Bostomski
    Oct 22 2025

    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 what you expected. We talk about how being stuck can actually become your biggest opportunity for transformation, and why real success is built one small, grounded step at a time.

    Enjoy! ❤️


    To connect with Leah: Leah@oryah.org


    I would love to hear from you!

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    @esther_shemtov


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    See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting ❤️



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    53 Min.
  • 41. Owning Tishrei Away From Home - A Guide to Making It Real and Personal w/ Rivka Mazal Tauber
    Sep 16 2025

    Rivka Mazal is a Writer, Seminary Teacher and Torah Lecturer in Yerushalayim.
    To learn more from Rivka Mazal: Rivka Mazal Tauber | SubstackRivka Mazal Tauber (@rivkamazal) • Instagram photos and videos

    I would love to hear from you!

    Connect with me on insta or email: onyourownpodcast@gmail.com

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    See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting ❤️


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    1 Std. und 22 Min.
  • 40. Exercise, Motivation & Getting out of your Comfort Zone w/ Beatie Deutch
    Sep 9 2025

    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, what advice she has for young women living away from home who want to consistently exercise, the connection between working out & overall personal growth, and much more!


    Beatie on Insta:Beatie Deutsch (@marathonmother) • Instagram photos and videos

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    See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting ❤️



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    36 Min.
  • 39. Your Friends are your Mirror w/ Tzivie Greenberg
    Sep 2 2025

    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 from home

    (00:27:06) Rasha conciousness

    (00:28:35) Beinuni consciousness - bringing back CHOICE

    (00:31:10) Dealing with feelings of Jealousy

    (00:36:15) Your friends are your mirror

    (00:37:52) Attachment styles in friendships and relationships

    (00:42:21) When friendships get really intense

    (0046:42) The nature of love in friendships

    (00:48:53) Intensity in relationships

    (00:58:01) How to not become a victim

    (01:00:06) Functional dysfunction

    You can contact her at tziviegreenberg@gmail.com and follow her on Instagram @tzivieg

    I would love to hear from you!

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    @esther_shemtov

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    See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting 💪❤️


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    1 Std. und 12 Min.