Best Gila Ross Podcasts (2024)

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Perfectionism with Dr. Danielle Dragon 1:13:53

9d ago1:13:53

1:13:53

We often throw around the word “perfectionism”, but what does it actually mean? What’s the difference between perfectionism and being meticulous and conscientious at work or at home? What is perfectionism, and how does a person become perfectionistic? We ask all these questions and more to our guest, Dr. Danielle Dragon, a psychotherapist in Chicag…

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Heaven & Hell in Judaism 31:27

16d ago31:27

31:27

What does Judaism say about Heaven and hell? What is heaven and hell? What are they there for?

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Shavuot & a Curious Thing about Ruth 35:55

29d ago35:55

35:55

Shavuot celebrates us becoming the nation who received the Torah. Why do we read the book of Ruth? Ruth teaches us how to achieve radical transformation in our lives.

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Reincarnation- and who you really are 34:56

1M ago34:56

34:56

Let's talk about reincarnation. Why reincarnation would happen and what it can tell us about our life in this world.-For more insights on how to bring meaning joy and love into your life check out my book Living Beautifully. Currently 25% off with code avot25 at gilaross.com/book

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From Missionary to Observant Jew with Shannon Nuszen 1:21:02

1M ago1:21:02

1:21:02

Here’s your spiritual prep for Shavuos, DMC style. We get deep and meaningful with Shannon Nuszen, a former evangelical missionary who discovered the truth in Judaism when…wait, we won’t spoil it for you! Shannon now works with her organization Beyneynu to confront missionary influence. She recently started speaking publicly about her Jewish journe…

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Do You Want Your Thoughts Recorded? 37:07

1M ago37:07

37:07

In the next part of our soul's journey we look at the life review!!! Gulp. But wait before you get scared listen to this episode. It will give you a fresh and empowering view of life!!--For more insights on how to bring meaning joy and love into your life check out my book Living Beautifully. Currently 25% off with code avot25 at gilaross.com/book…

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Secrets of a Connected Marriage with Debbie Greenblatt 1:06:19

2M ago1:06:19

1:06:19

Marriage is one of the most popular topic requests we get at DMC. So we’re thrilled to bring you seasoned educator and dating coach Debbie Greenblatt to share her insight, wisdom and experience with us. Debbie is the founder of the women’s division of Gateways, a marriage columnist in Mishpacha Magazine, and the Director of Education- Mentorship pr…

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What Happens After Death? 45:13

2M ago45:13

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Let's take a look at what happens after death, in the second episode of our soul's journey. Any questions reach out to gilaross@gmail.com Use AVOT25 to save 25% at gilaross.com/book

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What is Our Soul Doing Here? 37:31

2M ago37:31

37:31

In this new series we're going to learn about our soul's journey! Why do we need a soul and why does the soul need to be in this world?--Use code AVOT25 to save 25% on my new book Living Beautifully- how to bring meaning, joy and life into your life based on the timeless wisdom of Pirkei Avot at gilaross.com/book…

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The Power Of Challah with Anat Ishai, the "Challah Mom" 1:01:50

2M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

Pesach is over and that means one thing (besides laundry and dentist appointments) – challah! Whether we’re making fresh new batches or enjoying the bakery’s, challah takes on added appreciation the weeks after Pesach. On this DMC, Anat Ishai, A.K.A. The Challah Mom, shares with us even more ways to appreciate challah, in addition to eating it. Her…

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Pesach & Giving from Abundance 36:46

3M ago36:46

36:46

A fascinating look at the mitzvot of the Pascal Lamb and how it teaches us about the structure of the Jewish people, building community and giving from an abundance mindset. --For more insights into how to bring meaning, joy and love into your life based on the timeless wisdom of Pirkei Avot - check out my new book, Living Beautifully - https://amz…

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Pesach & how to navigate life's ups and downs 36:45

3M ago36:45

36:45

I was talking to a friend the other day about when life just feels hard and progress is slow, minimal or seemingly non-existent... interestingly enough there are deep roots for why it has to be this way -- and rhe first time we see this is in the strange way the pesach story happened. Listen for this important idea that has the potential to change …

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REPLAY - Pesach Inspiration with Esti Hamilton 56:25

3M ago56:25

56:25

Pesach is coming, and DMC is here for you with this replay of last season's pre-Pesach episode! Whether you’re defrosting your freezer or packing all the suitcases, we’re back to share conversations about the upcoming yom tov and help us get focused on the meaning of what we do. In this episode, we DMC with Esti Hamilton, a very relatable rebbetzin…

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Real Life Pesach Cooking with Miriam (Pascal) Cohen 1:20:05

3M ago1:20:05

1:20:05

Many months ago we saw that Miriam Pascal Cohen was putting out a brand new Pesach cookbook, and we knew we had to snag her for DMC because she’d be everywhere promoting her book! But we also knew that with a cookbook called Real Life Pesach Cooking Miriam would be a perfect guest for our podcast. At DMC, we’re all in when it comes to anything “rea…

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Holding Down the Fort with Nina Tokayer 51:01

3M ago51:01

51:01

So many of us in Chutz LaAretz want to understand what it’s like for the women who are holding down the fort in Eretz Yisrael with their husbands off fighting this war. These mothers and wives are true heroes, taking care of everything without the support and presence of their husbands who are risking their lives to protect our Holy Land. We want t…

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Purim Miracles & The Nuremberg Trials 27:44

4M ago27:44

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There's a fascinating and chilling link between the purim story and the Nuremberg trials. Together with Rabbi Ross we look at the deeper miracles of the purim story, what triggered the salvation and the chilling link to the Nuremberg trials

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The Kichels with Bracha Stein & Chani Judowitz 1:27:00

4M ago1:27:00

1:27:00

Purim is on its way, so we’ve invited who we think are two of the funniest (and maybe cleverest) ladies to grace the pages of Mishpacha Magazine, and that’s Chani Judowitz and Bracha Stein, the masterminds of The Kichels’ comics. We say that The Kichels is social commentary in its best form. They manage to point out silly things about frum life in …

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BONUS: Loving G-d Q&A 9:34

4M ago9:34

9:34

Bonus episode: the last episode on loving G-d sparked some great questions, so here's a bonus episode. If you have any questions email Gilaross@gmail.com. For more insights check our my new book Living Beautifully- how to bring meaning, joy and love into your life based on timeless Jewish wisdom. Www.gilaross.com/book or https://amzn.to/3wIKXUA…

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Using Your Voice for Israel with The Official Meira 1:12:35

5M ago1:12:35

1:12:35

So often the situation in Israel can feel dispiriting. We want to make a difference and contribute, but we don’t know how. Meira Kolatch, otherwise known as “The Official Meira”, shares with us how out of her desire to keep her friends and family informed about events in Israel, she accidently created a following of over 35k people on social media …

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Tools for Life with Gila Ross 1:08:08

5M ago1:08:08

1:08:08

We all want to lead happy lives, but what about living beautiful lives? Gila Ross shares with us her favorite relatable lessons from Pirkei Avos that help us bring meaning, joy and love into our lives – all the things we need now more than ever. In this DMC we discuss: How Gila became the person she is today Why she wrote her book Living Beautifull…

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Living The InKredible Dream with Tziri Preis 1:18:44

5M ago1:18:44

1:18:44

Tziri Preis is one of those people who is living her dream. Classroom teacher turned podcaster and “General” of the Tehillim Army nightly Zoom and livestream, she reaches thousands of children (and their parents) each night. The Tehillim Army was Tziri’s response to October 7th, and little did she know what a need it would fill and the impact it wo…

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Tu B'Shvat & the Secret to Success! 20:41

6M ago20:41

20:41

If you were going to fix the new year for trees, which time of the year would you choose? Spring? When the fruits are growing? Why is Tu B'shvat - the new year for trees celebrated in the dead of winter? It's not a mistake - but it teaches us the secret to success and achieving our goals. Lots more insights in my new book, Living Beautifully - how …

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Does G-d want you to fight?? 41:24

6M ago41:24

41:24

When things are hard, like really hard what does God want us to do? Does God want us to argue with Him or just accept? Is it OK to argue and is there any value to arguing. In this valuable episode we break it all down. Listen now! You can purchase Living Beautifully at https://amzn.to/47HsRyN

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God, What Do You Want From Me? 46:56

6M ago46:56

46:56

Sometimes we want to know "God what do you want from me?" as a question to find meaning, to bring our part into the world. Sometimes, though we ask from a place of my life or the world has gone crazy! God, what do you want from me? Sometimes we know what God wants and it's just too hard. How do we deal with that? In this episode We're going to disc…

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Developing a Geula Mindset with Faigy Blumstein 1:28:40

6M ago1:28:40

1:28:40

These days, it seems Geula is very much on our mind. Geula, as our guest Faigy Blumstein explains, is very much a mindset as well hat needs developing. Geula, redemption, will happen with Hashem’s help in the future, but it isn’t something that we passively wait for. Every day we yearn for the Geula, and there are things we can do right now to put …

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Overcoming the Impossible: Challenges, Miracles + Triumphs 41:38

6M ago41:38

41:38

Join us on this episode as we get personal and unravel the two-step journey to conquering life's challenges. From navigating the depths of adversity to embracing the miracles that pave the way, discover the transformative power within you and uncover the roadmap to overcoming the seemingly impossible.…

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It's 2024! Is Fear Destructive? 36:31

6M ago36:31

36:31

Can you believe it's 2024!?! Let's talk about fear. What drives our fear? Is it good or bad? How do we respond to it? How does it impact our path in life?For more insights to bring meaning joy and love into your life check our my new book Living Beautifully 💫

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2023 Recap with Alex & Rivki 21:33

6M ago21:33

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Welcome to episode 51 as Season 3 of DMC comes to a close! It’s time for a little recap of our year as we reflect on our experiences as the hosts of Deep Meaningful Conversations. We released 23 episodes this year and have had over 120k downloads. We’ve had on average 4000 listeners per episode. So thank you to all our loyal DMC listeners! Here’s t…

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Of Mindfulness, Miracles & Seeing Beyond the Ordinary 45:43

7M ago45:43

45:43

The Curious Case of Leah giving birth at an advanced age teaches us a lot about the natural and the wonderous

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Food As Fuel with Esti Asher 1:18:23

7M ago1:18:23

1:18:23

We hope all our listeners had a wonderful Chanukah! With any holiday or yom tov, there is that week after when we’re trying to get bedtimes back to normal, work schedules back to normal, and our eating schedules back to normal. But this year, we haven’t really had the luxury of “getting back to normal.” Nonetheless, taking care of ourselves during …

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Being Jewish On Campus Today with Mariel Goldstein 1:25:15

7M ago1:25:15

1:25:15

We all know the frightening reality facing Jewish students on college campuses today. The stories are horrifying and unbelievable. We want this episode to be somewhat uplifting as well, and that’s why we’ve invited Mariel Goldstein to speak with us. Mariel is the director of women’s education at MEOR Maryland, a campus-based organization dedicated …

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Processing Our Emotions In A Healthy Way with Erika Needleman 1:14:04

8M ago1:14:04

1:14:04

The topic of processing our emotions applies at all times, but it’s especially relevant now. We know that there are ways we as individuals process our emotions in a healthy way, and process our emotions in an unhealthy way. Disclaimer: for anyone who is going through acute trauma due this war, this episode is not designed for you. This episode is a…

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Opening Our Hearts and Homes with Sarah Levy 51:25

8M ago51:25

51:25

We’re thinking about all of our listeners during this extremely challenging time for the Jewish people worldwide, and here at DMC, we’re committed to providing content for you that will be helpful and hopefully uplifting. There are many heroes in this war, and some of them are the special individuals in Eretz Yisrael who have done whatever they can…

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Faith During Challenging Times + Q&A 40:59

9M ago40:59

40:59

The past week and a half has been extremely difficult. What does it mean to have faith during difficult times? What does faith even look like at times like these? And how can we lean into faith? Followed by a question and answer session. Check out my new book Living Beautifully, available in good Jewish bookstores, on Amazon or www.subscribepage.co…

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Chizuk from the Holy Land with Dini Coopersmith 1:04:17

9M ago1:04:17

1:04:17

Like everyone right now, no matter where you live, our everyday lives are not the same due to the tragic unfolding of events in Eretz Yisrael. Certainly, our brothers and sisters in Israel are facing the most formidable challenges. Those of us watching and davening from afar are challenged in different ways, but challenged nonetheless. Eretz Yisrae…

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Responding to Israel, Tragedy and Your Choice 24:01

9M ago24:01

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In our conversation with Rabbi Asher Resnick, bereaved father and author of Pain is a Reality, Suffering is a Choice we look at what things are like right now in Israel and what the helpful questions are to ask under these sort of circumstances. Using his experiences of his daughter's illness and death, he shares with us some of the principles that…

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Delusional? or Dreamer? - Sukkot Edition 7:48

9M ago7:48

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A friend shared their dream with me and, unfortunately, the cynical part of me raised its ugly head 🙈 ) which got me thinking about dreaming and being delusional and the difference between the two. Surprisingly sukkot taught me the difference. Share your feedback via WhatsApp +447990-333-946 or on Instagram @gilaross…

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Religious Hypocrisy? Ha'azinu 5:05

10M ago5:05

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As a rebbetzin I get a lot of questions... one of the harder ones is why some religious people do bad things... in this episode we explore this issue.

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Torah, Psychology & Religious Overwhelm with Chani Juravel 1:14:45

10M ago1:14:45

1:14:45

Yom Kippur is our most serious and arguably most important Yom Tov in the Jewish calendar. But what happens if our feeling of overwhelm about the seriousness of the day (and the practical physical requirements of the season) robs us from feeling truly connected? More broadly, how does our mental health impact our Torah observance in general? When w…

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The 2 Things You Need to Know Before Rosh Hashana 23:02

10M ago23:02

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Yesterday someone said to me, "I have always had this feeling that if you don't do the High Holidays right, then catastrophic things are going to happen." Well, it didn't exactly inspire him to approach the High Holidays confidently and to make the most out of these days! Is there a better way to head into Rosh Hashana? Yes! Rosh Hashana is the beg…

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Is there Value in Thoughts without Action!?! Vayelech 5:46

10M ago5:46

5:46

If you've ever been told that it's in your head you'll know it's usually said to diminish an experience. But what is the value of our thoughts. Here's some stunning insights.

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Finding Focus on Rosh Hashana with Slovie Jungreis-Wolff 1:16:17

10M ago1:16:17

1:16:17

Rosh Hashana is approaching and we want to give you some deep and meaningful content to think about in addition to the delicious meal planning! That’s why we invited Rebbetzin Slovie Jungreis-Wolff to DMC with us about finding focus this Rosh Hashana. Slovie herself is a well-spring of knowledge and inspiration and in this DMC, she shares her Rosh …

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The Curse of Dependency - Ki Tavo 8:21

11M ago8:21

8:21

Can Independence help you live a happier life and make more confident decisions? Is the ideal to be completely self-sufficient? Is it a curse to be dependent?

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A Little Update, the Queen & Knowing Someone Cares - Ki Tetzei 8:43

11M ago8:43

8:43

Bear with me for a little update! Plus One of my earliest childhood memories is of meeting the queen. Some reflections on that memory, a strange mitzvah and the power of waiting in our life... You can order my book www.subscribepage.com/livingb or get in touch gilaross@gmail.com

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How To Build Resilience with Professor Leslie Gutman (Replay) 37:17

11M ago37:17

37:17

We all want to be more resilient, to bounce back during times of stress and upheaval. But is resilience just about bouncing back to who we were before we experienced adversity, or is it more? On this episode of DMC, we sit down with Professor Leslie Gutman, author of Resilience: A Jewish Guide to Facing Adversity, Fostering Strength and Living your…

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You Don't Need More Knowledge- Shoftim 6:24

11M ago6:24

6:24

I had a fascinating conversation with my coach, she showed me how knowledge isnt what you need. So what is it? Listen to this episode to find out

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Is Judaism a Religion of Fear or Joy?? Re'eh 8:11

11M ago8:11

8:11

Must listen!!! Is Judaism filled with restrictions and fear? Is there any fun in Judaism? Is there any joy??

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Wiring Our Children for Happiness with Beth Perkel 1:12:32

11M ago1:12:32

1:12:32

Being happy is an aspiration that is thrown around so easily and often, we wonder if it’s really even a goal in life. But happiness is crucial for healthy children, and we’re going to be talking all about it with our guest, Beth Perkel. Beth is an author, freelance writer and essayist. Her recent book is called Light At the Beginning of the Tunnel:…

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The Personal Relevance of a Mass Revelation- Vaeschanan 5:54

12M ago5:54

5:54

We might know an old Jewish story but does it have anything to do with you? In this episode we look at the way G-d gave the Jews the torah and explore how it impacts your daily life.

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Spiritual Self-Care with Rebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman 1:28:03

12M ago1:28:03

1:28:03

This episode of DMC is about spiritual self-care. This means, what are we doing to take care of our neshama? What are we doing to invest in our connection to Yiddishkeit and Hashem? Because if we don’t take care of our spiritual side, we know what happens. It’s the same with when we don’t take care of our bodies, or our relationships, or our linen …

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