The podcast where we get real about building the marriage of your dreams. Marriage coach Kayla Levin takes married Jewish women from surviving and overwhelmed to thriving and connected through practical tips, real life inspiration and more than a little self awareness along the way. Whether you are newly married, considering marriage, or have been married for years, I will share with you a powerful framework to help you get the most enjoyment and fulfillment from your relationships--and ulti ...
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Kayla, The Founder and Host of The BlackGirlOption Podcast will bring you along on her journey as a young black woman navigating her way through trading options. You will hear her entire journey as she learns to become consistently profitable in the stock market. Sit, listen and enjoy as she talks all things options trading, investing and entrepreneurship with various special guests.
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Welcome back to you and me!! Today we're talking about what shana rishona is really all about. It might not be what you think! (Plus a tool that can help you at any stage of your marriage.) The First Year Married program launches June 2! If you're a newlywed, you can sign up here: kaylalevin.com/newlywed The Glow Community to join us for Mastermind…
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When the issue seems so big it can be hard to see the value of each small action. This week we're discussing the power of making small steps--whether in response to the war, in our marriages, or any area. Also an update on the podcast, the Shalom for Shalom Project, and other ways to work on your marriage now. To join the Shalom for Shalom Project …
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This summer we're going back to basics and bringing you the oldies but goodies--our most popular and fundamental episodes. Don't stress about catching up on every past episode--if you need it, we're bringing it to you here. Want to take this work further? I would love to coach you inside my coaching program, How to Glow. It's a no-commitment monthl…
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Ep 200 - Newlyweds All Over Again! (Summer Replay)
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Ep 199 - Your Husband Doesn’t Need to Tell You How He Feels (Replay)
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This summer we're going back to basics and bringing you the oldies but goodies--our most popular and fundamental episodes. Don't stress about catching up on every past episode--if you need it, we're bringing it to you here. Want to take this work further? I would love to coach you inside my coaching program, How to Glow. It's a no-commitment monthl…
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This summer we're going back to basics and bringing you the oldies but goodies--our most popular and fundamental episodes. Don't stress about catching up on every past episode--if you need it, we're bringing it to you here. Want to take this work further? I would love to coach you inside my coaching program, How to Glow. It's a no-commitment monthl…
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Ep 197 - Why You Don't Have Enough Time - Summer Series Replay
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This summer we're going back to basics and bringing you the oldies but goodies--our most popular and fundamental episodes. Don't stress about catching up on every past episode--if you need it, we're bringing it to you here. Want to take this work further? I would love to coach you inside my coaching program, How to Glow. It's a no-commitment monthl…
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Ep 196 - Your First Year Married - Summer Series Replay
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This summer we're going back to basics and bringing you the oldies but goodies--our most popular and fundamental episodes. Don't stress about catching up on every past episode--if you need it, we're bringing it to you here. Want to take this work further? I would love to coach you inside my coaching program, How to Glow. It's a no-commitment monthl…
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Ep 195 - When Connecting Is Hard with Miriam Campbell
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This week I brought on my good friend Miriam Campbell for a fascinating discussion on how to connect to others when it's challenging. Sometimes we don't want to connect, or we are going through all the motions but we're not totally there. Listen to hear why this is all part of our process--a process we really do want to be engaged in. You can learn…
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Even if you have a great positive thought, if your nervous system has been hijacked and you're in fight or flight, that thought is just not going to stick. This week I'm introducing you to Nervous System 101. Our guest coach Ilana Kendal will be taking this much deeper inside of How to Glow in July! Want to join us? You can sign up today at kaylale…
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When life is stressful, sometimes the last thing you think you can handle is supporting a struggling husband. Today I want to talk about some of the struggles I'm seeing a lot with the clients I work with and how fierce support can create a bedrock for your marriage you will be so grateful for in the decades to come. Want to take this work further?…
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Ep 192 - When Your Husband Goes on a Business Trip
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The Business Trip Phenomenon: when your husband goes away and suddenly you are SUPER functional and do so much better than when he was home--WHY is that? Why can't you manage when he's around? And then, instead of him coming home and seeing how great you're doing, you totally fall apart. Has this ever happened to you? Listen this week to hear why t…
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This week we're taking a deep dive into BOUNDARIES. What does it really mean to "have no boundaries" and what do we do with those people in our lives who make us crazy because they don't respect our boundaries? How do we set a boundary and, most importantly, what if our own boundaries need some work? Referenced in this episode: Facing Codependence …
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Ep 190 - Your Relationship with Yourself - Replay
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This week, we're all (myself included!), listening to a replay of "Your Relationship with Yourself" - episode 89. Enjoy! In this replay episode, I emphasize the importance of having a positive relationship with oneself, focusing on understanding the mechanics of developing that relationship, the concept of thought work, and its relevance to relatio…
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Ep 189 - Get Your Phone Out of The Bedroom
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Hey there! In this podcast episode, I want to talk to you about why it's so important to keep your phone out of the bedroom, especially when it comes to maintaining a healthy marriage. Now, I know that there's no one-size-fits-all approach to marriage advice, but I truly believe that every couple should design their own marriage and create a relati…
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Hope sounds so nice, doesn't it? Except when it gets us into trouble. This week I'm unpacking this seemingly innocent emotion that can sometimes keep us stuck--and how to know when we're in a helpful hope or a not-so-helpful hope. Want to take this work further? I would love to coach you inside my coaching program, How to Glow. It's a no-commitment…
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Ep 187 - I Was Supposed to Have A Baby - Dr. Aimee Baron
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Whether infertility has personally affected you or not, it has a major impact on the Jewish community. Dr. Aimee Baron joined me to discuss the work behind her non-profit, I Was Supposed to Have A Baby, her own infertility journey, the many forms of infertility, and the ways that we can support and be sensitive to those going through this journey. …
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Check out what we'll be doing in May inside of the How to Glow Community. Sign Up Here: kaylalevin.com/coaching
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Ep 186 - Hormones & Health with Lauren Allen
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If you're guilty of skipping meals in lieu of a coffee or regularly staying up too late but can't really get motivated to break those habits (or you can't even imagine why you'd want to), this interview is for you. I had Lauren Allen, health coach with a focus on hormonal health, come on and give us some practical, real-life tips (and share her ama…
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Ep 185 - Sefira & Personal Growth with Ruchi Koval
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For personal development junkies like us, sefira is kind of our time. It's the time when we put our awareness on different traits and check on how well they are integrated and serve us to be our best selves. So I invited Ruchi Koval to speak to us about how to realistically bring these ideas into our lives to take advantage of this spiritual opport…
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I'm dropping in here this week to give you a quick reframe if you're struggling to feel energized this Pesach. Because I love you!!! Enjoy--and please share with whoever needs it! If you're a new listener, please subscribe and join us for the journey! If you're new here, please subscribe!If you need more of this, you must get into the online How to…
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Ep 183 - How to Not Kill Anyone This Pesach
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I think the title pretty much sums it up. If you're new here, please subscribe! If you need more of this, you must get into the online How to Glow community. Like, now. kaylalevin.com/coaching Also, if you want to check out Ilana Kendal's book Choosing Up, you can do so right here.
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Ep 182 - Get Ready for Pesach with Meira Spivak
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We're in the pre-Pesach home stretch and if you're looking to get your head on straight, Meira Spivak is your woman! Meira and I talk about the strategies in her book, How to Get Ready for Pesach in Five Days, and how we can set ourselves up for success without having to start cleaning before Chanukah. Whether you have a tried-and-true system and a…
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Does self-improvement ever feel like so much work? Today I've got some really good news for you: you're already way further along than you realize. This week I'm going to help you see the progress you've ALREADY made, even if you only just realized this area is something you want to work on. This boost will give you the motivation you need, and des…
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Ep 180 - Gender in Judaism with Miriam Kosman
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This is a LANDMARK episode for How to Glow because today's guest has had a tremendous influence on the way that I approach coaching and personal development for you all. Rebbetzin Miriam Kosman is a lecturer, teacher, and author of the book Circle, Arrow, Spiral and she joins me today to discuss what gender is all about in Jewish thought and how th…
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Want to take this work further? I would love to coach you inside my coaching program, How to Glow. It's a no-commitment monthly program where you can get coached every week and be part of an amazing community of women. Ready to give it a try? Join today at kaylalevin.com/coaching
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Ep 178 - The Creative Life with Rivki Silver
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Rivki and I got together to talk about creativity. It was awesome. You should listen. Especially if you don't think you're creative, or you ever had anything be hard, basically, ever. In this episode: Rivki and Alex's awesome podcast, Deep Meaningful Conversations Reach out to Rivki at rivkisilver@gmail.com If you loved this episode, make sure to s…
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I finally left social media, after years of thinking about it, considering it, and weighing the pros and cons. I wanted to share my thought process with you. Whether your decision is about social media or any other area of your life where you're constantly wavering back and forth, I hope this episode will help you gain some clarity on HOW we can ma…
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176 -The Meaningful Life with Raquel Kirszenbaum
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Ready for a pep talk? Raquel Kirszenbaum is a popular teacher and speaker and I invited her to come onto the podcast to give us a boost of her energy (she has so much to spare!), positivity, and drive for Torah and a meaningful life. You won't want to miss this one. Make sure to share it with a friend! Want to take this work further? I would love t…
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This month we are focusing on Your Big Story--that story that doesn't even feel like a thought, it feels like the TRUTH. It's how you describe your life, how you feel about your life, and if isn't serving you, this is the month for us to find one that will. Join us for our February topic in my coaching community at kaylalevin.com/coaching…
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Ep 175 - Domestic Abuse with Rebecca Saleman of Shalom Task Force
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We don't want to have to talk about it, but we do. Shalom Task Force is an incredible organization and the more we understand how they help, the more we can support them. Rebecca Saleman is the director of the Shalom Task Force hotline and she gave us a look into what that program provides as well as a general working definition of what makes a rel…
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Have you ever had (or heard) this thought? If he really loved me... he'd remember my birthday, or he'd help me out more, or he'd ask about my day... We've all been there. Well, this thought is terrible. It's not just terrible because it feels bad (which it does), it's also terrible because it doesn't get you anywhere productive. Here's how you can …
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Ep 173 - Listen In On A Real Coaching Session
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Have you ever wondered what a coaching session is actually like? If that's a yes, then today will be SO FUN for you! Listening in on someone else getting coached is actually a super powerful way to get your OWN breakthroughs. So I can't wait to hear what you discover from listening to this! Also, if you're someone with big goals for yourself and yo…
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[LIMITED TIME! You can get the annual pass to the How to Glow Coaching Program for only $390! Expires at the end of Chanukah. Go to KaylaLevin.com/coaching to sign up now!] Today I'm going to tell you about the art of being delighted. I have six tools that will help you open up to what your husband wants to provide for you and actually truly ENJOY …
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Ever been in that place where you KNOW you could drop the issue and move on but you just don't WANT to? That's what this episode is all about. The best news is: you get to stay angry if you want. Really, I mean it. But I want you to decide with so much awareness. This week I'll walk you through a coaching exercise to decide whether to keep or let g…
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Are you Glowing? Do you know what that is--and why you might not be? Do you know the power of being in this mode? Today I'm sharing with you one of your most precious resources and what might be holding you back from using it, plus a coaching challenge for you to try out this week! Visit bit.ly/glowpodcast to subscribe Want to get coaching to apply…
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This week I want to share with you a common trap we can get into when we've done our own self-coaching work. Coaching is amazing, and as we start to feel better and better in our lives, we can miss the big picture. The big picture ISN'T to just keep feeling better and better. Listen this week as I share what this trap might look like and what's ava…
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Ep 168 - The Queen's Code with Alison Armstrong
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This week I welcome back one of my favorite marriage thought-leaders, the lovely Alison Armstrong. Alison has recently released the audiobook version of her book, The Queens Code and we talked about her work, the effect it had on my marriage, and the benefits of hearing it in audiobook format. Listen to hear... Alison's experience in the creation o…
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Ep 167 - Eating, Yelling, and Other Stress-Based Impulses
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You know when you did that thing and then you were SO ANNOYED that you did it? It wasn't just about your self control (and it's certainly not that you're "bad"). You had a really strong urge to do a thing, and fighting it didn't work. Today I'm going to share with you something way more effective than fighting your urges, whether it's to eat someth…
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Ep 166 - Are You Spending Too Much Time Together?
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If you've ever fallen into the trap of thinking that more time is the solution to all your marriage issues, this is the episode for you. You might actually be spending TOO MUCH time together. (Especially after the holidays!) Check out this week's episode to find out... whether you are spending to much time together how to have a strong relationship…
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Ep 165 - Keeping Your Marriage Strong Over Yom Tov with Devora from Adai Ad
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Hi my friends. I did a webinar about a week ago with. Devra from Adai Ad, and I wasn't planning on sending it to the podcast, but I heard back from so many people that it made such a huge difference. That it was exactly the kinds of things that they're worrying about dealing with, struggling with over Yom Tov spending Yom Tov with family, especiall…
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My job as your coach is to help you become an expert in using your brain. Your unique brain, with its individual quirks, yes. But our brains are so much more similar than they are different. Here are some of the things brains do: Interpret facts and think it’s reality Focus on what other people are doing and lose self-awareness Take ourselves reall…
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Ep. 163 - Getting Ready for Yuntif with Balagan Be Gone
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This week I'm chatting with Rebekah Saltzman, owner of Balagan Be Gone, about how to get ready for yuntif without the stress! I know you'll love her no-nonsense approach, and you'll definitely love the awesome giveaway we have in store for you! THE GIVEAWAY! Go to kaylalevin.com/balagan to be entered into the giveaway for... 1 Copy Organized Jewish…
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Want to hear the origin story of How to Glow? (Of course you do.) What is this whole concept of "glow" anyway? Check out what one of my community members says about it and what got us here in the first place. Episode Resources: How to Glow membership
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Ep. 161 - When Your Husband Is Struggling
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In this week’s podcast I’m sharing a tool for when your husband is struggling. There are three situations I’m addressing today: When your husband is going through a major transition or priority shift When your husband is struggling with something about you (whether that’s in your control or not) When your husband is dealing with a crisis (such as m…
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Ep 160 - Get Control of Your Time - Part 2
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In Part 2 of this series, I'll be going over solutions for the 5 most common stumbling-blocks in creating a proactive relationship with time and mastering your schedule. Episode Resources: Ep. 159 - Get Control of Your Time - Part 1 How to Glow coaching membership Ep. 2 - Why You Don't Have Enough Time Ep. 6 - Zero Based Scheduling Update Ep. 66 – …
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Ep 159 - Get Control of Your Time - Part 1
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Fall is around the corner and many of us are anticipating new routines and structures. Instead of just creating a routine, let's create a schedule we're actually excited to live. This week I'm going to walk you through the five main challenges that you might face when it comes to time. We'll start with awareness and understanding, and dive into str…
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Ep. 158 - Baseline Self Care - Summer Series Replay
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One of my favorite coaching tools that I developed working with newlyweds is the idea of Baseline Self Care. This not your typical conversation about self care. This is not just about adding what you enjoy into your schedule. This is about understanding that you function on different levels--and the most critical is when you are functioning below B…
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Ep. 157 - Staying in Your Lane - Summer Series Replay
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It's crazy what a 180 we need to go through to go from dating to marriage. Dating: "Can this guy make me happy?" Marriage: "It's not his job to make me happy... I make MYSELF happy!" Is this a cop-out? Is this even possible? And what's the point of getting married if he's not going to make me happy? Check out this week's replay for my two episodes …
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Ep. 156 - Be Birth Positive with Lauren Seidman
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Today I'm excited to bring you a conversation with Lauren Seidman, a down-to-earth, relatable, and super knowledgeable childbirth educator who runs online classes and also shares her knowledge at her Instagram account @birth_positive This is a long overdue topic for us here! The more knowledgeable we are, the more we can advocate for ourselves and …
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