Best Elaine Chaya Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 201: Dating During The Holidays with Aleeza Ben Shalom (Netflix's Jewish Matchmaking) 39:09

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WOW! I cannot believe I'm saying this but.... Welcome Back to a NEW episode of "Behind The Rainbow"?!? It's been 3 YEARS since I posted my last episode and of course the only person that could inspire me to create a new episode is the one and only, Queen of Matchmaking-- Aleeza Ben Shalom from Netflix's Jewish Matchmaking. In this episode we talk a…

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Holly Higgins talks about her own experiences with psychiatric drugs and withdrawal and how she became a nutritional therapy practitioner and healed her depression and anxiety with real food 48:24

3y ago48:24

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This week, we talk to Holly Higgins. Holly shares her own experiences of the psychiatric system and psychiatric drugs, how she approached withdrawal from the drugs and talks about how she became a nutritional therapy practitioner. Holly now supports others in managing their mental health using nutrition and her excellent website Pills to Paleo prov…

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Stevie talks about her experiences taking the SSRI antidepressant Seroxat and her severe and protracted withdrawal from the drug 52:35

3y ago52:35

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This week we interview Stevie who describes her experiences taking antidepressant drugs and her severe and protracted reaction to trying to withdraw. She also tells us about the help and support she received and what approaches she took to support herself during the most difficult times. #antidepressants #antipsychotics #benzodiazepines #withdrawal…

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Chaya Grossberg talks about her experiences of the psychiatric system and her naturopathic approach to mental health and wellbeing 29:29

3y ago29:29

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This week, we talk to Chaya Grossberg. Chaya shares her own experiences of the psychiatric system and psychiatric drugs and also tells us how she now helps and supports those struggling to withdraw from their psychiatric medications. Chaya promotes a naturopathic approach to supporting people with their health and wellbeing. Her website is https://…

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Elaine talks about her experiences with antidepressant and stimulant drugs, her withdrawal and how she felt judged rather than helped by psychiatry 27:16

3y ago27:16

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This week we interview Elaine who has taken antidepressant and stimulant drugs for anxiety issues such as OCD. She describes her experiences with the drugs, how she approached her withdrawal and describes feeling humiliated and judged by her psychiatrists rather than helped. #antidepressants #antipsychotics #benzodiazepines #withdrawal #tapering #m…

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Judy Meyer talks about her experiences of the psychiatric system and how she became a holistic mental health practitioner and mental health advocate 30:48

3y ago30:48

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This week we interview Judy Meyer. Judy is a holistic mental health practitioner, mental health advocate and founder of the Alternative Health Revolution. We talk about Judy’s experience of the psychiatric system, her excellent and informative website alternativementalhealthrevolution.com and her advice for those struggling with antidepressant with…

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Sinead describes her 16 years of treatment with antidepressants, her attempts to withdraw and how she feels about starting medications for her emotional distress 49:54

3y ago49:54

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This week we interview Sinead who has taken antidepressant drugs for the last 16 years. Sinead has attempted to withdraw on several occasions and describes the challenges that she faced. #antidepressants #antipsychotics #benzodiazepines #withdrawal #tapering #mental health

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Doctor Peter Groot from Maastricht University talks about his own experiences of antidepressant drugs and his novel, practical solution for those who want to withdraw safely: Tapering Strips 55:24

3y ago55:24

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This week, I interview Doctor Peter Groot from the User Research Center of the Maastricht University. As some of you may know, I have been running a petition for some time to raise awareness of something called ‘tapering kits’. Very simply, tapering kits are tablets in decreasing dosages that would help users who wanted to withdraw from their psych…

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David talks about his sanguine view of antidepressant drugs and his own experiences of the mental healthcare system 28:24

3y ago28:24

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This week we interview David who has taken antidepressant drugs on and off over the last few years. David talks about his experiences of the mental healthcare system, how he has been supported by his medications and how and why he went about stopping his drugs. #antidepressants #antipsychotics #benzodiazepines #withdrawal #tapering #mental health…

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Meghann describes her experiences of being prescribed antidepressant drugs for OCD at the age of 9 and how she approached stopping them some 17 years later 33:04

3y ago33:04

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This week we talk to Meghann from the USA. Meghann describes starting antidepressant drugs for OCD at the age of 9, how she came to consider her withdrawal after 17 years and how she feels now, 2 years after finishing with the drugs. #antidepressants #antipsychotics #benzodiazepines #withdrawal #tapering #mental health…

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Doctor Gary Sidley talks about his years of experience within NHS mental health services and alternatives to bio-medical psychiatry as ways of responding to human suffering 33:13

3y ago33:13

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This week we interview Dr. Gary Sidley. Dr. Sidley worked within NHS mental health services for 33 years in a variety of nursing, psychological and managerial roles. In the 1980s he was employed as a psychiatric nurse at a large asylum in Manchester, commencing his clinical psychology training in 1987. Subsequently, he worked as a clinical psycholo…

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Gemma talks about her experiences with antidepressants and benzodiazepines 31:34

3y ago31:34

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This week we interview Gemma who talks about her experiences with both antidepressants and benzodiazepines and in particular the difficulties that parents of children with special needs encounter when they seek treatment for emotional or psychological distress. #antidepressants #antipsychotics #benzodiazepines #withdrawal #tapering #mental health…

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Marion Brown talks about psychiatric drugs, Human Givens therapy and medically unexplained symptoms 33:27

3y ago33:27

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This week we interview Marion Brown. Marion is a psychotherapist who works with the Human Givens approach to supporting people in emotional or psychological distress. Through her work, Marion has become increasingly concerned about the effects of psychotropic medications on patients and on their ability to engage with therapy. In this informative i…

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Simone talks about her experiences of postnatal depression, fibromyalgia and her treatment with antidepressants 26:34

3y ago26:34

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This week we interview Simone who talks about her experiences of postnatal depression, fibromyalgia and her treatment with antidepressants. Simone describes how nutrition played a huge part in her recovery and how she now supports others with their health and wellbeing. #antidepressants #antipsychotics #benzodiazepines #withdrawal #tapering #mental…

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Doctor Joanna Moncrieff on psychiatric drug mechanisms of action, antidepressant/antipsychotic withdrawal and the RADAR study 36:14

3y ago36:14

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This week we interview Doctor Joanna Moncrieff. Dr. Moncrieff is a psychiatrist, academic and author. She has an interest in the history, philosophy and politics of psychiatry, and particularly in the use, misuse and misrepresentation of psychiatric drugs. She is one of the founding members and the co-chairperson the Critical Psychiatry Network. Th…

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Megan talks about how she came into contact with psychiatric medications and how she approached her antidepressant withdrawal after two failed attempts 36:27

3y ago36:27

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This week, Megan talks about her experience with anxiety and insomnia and how that led to her being prescribed an antidepressant. She also talks about her two failed attempts to withdraw and how that meant she approached her tapering more carefully to ensure that she could minimise the withdrawal effects. #antidepressants #antipsychotics #benzodiaz…

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Robert Whitaker talks about the astonishing rise in mental ill health despite the availability of psychiatric drugs 1:01:41

3y ago1:01:41

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This week we talk to journalist and author Robert Whitaker. For many of us, Robert needs no introduction as he is well known for his award-winning book, Anatomy of an Epidemic: Magic Bullets, Psychiatric Drugs, and the Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness in America, which was released in 2010. Anatomy of an Epidemic is arguably the definitive accoun…

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Tina talks about her experience with depression, her use of antidepressant drugs and how a change in her medication led to her withdrawal problems 18:27

3y ago18:27

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This week, Tina talks about her experience with depression, her use of antidepressant drugs and how a change in her medication led to her withdrawal problems. She also tells how her doctors failed to advise her about antidepressant withdrawal in advance or recognise it when it arose. #antidepressants #antipsychotics #benzodiazepines #withdrawal #ta…

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Susie talks about stopping her antidepressant cold turkey after 2 years and how her doctors failed to recognise antidepressant withdrawal 11:59

3y ago11:59

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This week, Susie tells us about her experiences of stopping her antidepressant drug cold turkey after 2 years of taking it. She also tells how her doctors failed to identify antidepressant withdrawal and didn’t listen when she tried to explain. #antidepressants #antipsychotics #benzodiazepines #withdrawal #tapering #mental health…

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Doctor Lucy Johnstone on how the underlying causes of emotional distress are often unexplored, and why that might be 27:22

3y ago27:22

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This week, we talk with Doctor Lucy Johnstone who is a Clinical Psychologist, trainer, speaker and writer, and a long-standing critic of the biomedical model of psychiatry. She has worked in adult mental health settings for many years, alternating with academic posts. Lucy has authored a number of books, including ‘Users and Abusers of Psychiatry, …

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Nora talks about her extreme adverse reaction to an antidepressant which started almost immediately and left her with physical and psychological problems 24:12

3y ago24:12

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This week, we talk with Nora who relates how she was prescribed an antidepressant which caused immediate adverse effects. She tells us that even 2 years later she still struggles with physical, emotional and psychological effects. #antidepressants #antipsychotics #benzodiazepines #withdrawal #tapering #mental health…

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Kevin P Miller talks about his documentary films Generation Rx and Letters From Generation Rx which tell the powerful stories of families harmed by psychiatric medications 33:45

3y ago33:45

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Kevin P. Miller is an international award winning Writer, Producer and Director whose films have won him numerous international Film and Television awards. Two-time Academy Award winner Paul Haggis called Miller’s documentary Generation Rx “a powerful and often chilling eye-opener.” His film ‘Letters from Generation Rx,’ narrated by Academy Award w…

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Christopher Jump talks about his transformational journey from psychiatric hospital to woking in peer support and wellness 21:41

3y ago21:41

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This week, we have an interview with Christopher Jump. Christopher describes his transformational journey starting with a very difficult childhood which led him to be treated for many years with various psychiatric medications. After successfully withdrawing, he now works a Program Manager for Heart & Soul inc in California, an organisation which o…

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Dede Moore on how the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) help her with antidepressant withdrawal 21:58

3y ago21:58

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This week on Let’s Talk Withdrawal, we interview Dede Moore who shares her own powerful story of antidepressant treatment and withdrawal. Dede turned her experiences into a force for good and now uses the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) to assist those in withdrawal from antidepressants or benzodiazepines. Dede tells us about EFT, how it helps in…

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Doctor David Healy on prescribing practice, medicine safety and pharmaceutical regulation 27:00

3y ago27:00

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This week, we interview Dr. David Healy, internationally respected psychiatrist, psychopharmacologist scientist and author. A professor of Psychiatry in Wales, David studied medicine in Dublin, and at Cambridge University. He is a former Secretary of the British Association for Psychopharmacology and has authored more than 200 peer-reviewed article…

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Doctor Terry Lynch on the myth of the brain chemical imbalance and why psychiatry has pursued a purely medical approach to distress with terrible consequences 35:38

3y ago35:38

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This week, we interview Dr. Terry Lynch who is a GP, psychotherapist, author and mental health educator. Ten years into his career as a GP, he became very concerned about the medical approach to emotional and mental suffering and was not prepared to remain silent. In 2001 he released the book Beyond Prozac: Healing Mental Distress, a best-seller in…

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Daryl on being prescribed antidepressant drugs at 9 years old and his experiences with OCD, Tourettes syndrome and PSSD 21:36

3y ago21:36

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This week, we interview Daryl who was only 9 years old when he was taken into mental health services and medicated. He talks about being made to take both antidepressant and antipsychotic drugs and he describes the lies told to him to justify treatment. Daryl also talks very bravely about PSSD, Post SSRI Sexual Dysfunction. #antidepressants #antips…

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EP #32: Maximizing Your Potential While Working Out From Home (with Nichelle Hines of Cycle House) 29:50

4y ago29:50

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When one of the first things to go was workout classes many of us immediately said, "BUT WHAT ARE WE SUPPOSED TO DO?!". This pandemic has affected all of us in many ways, but it's majorly affected the workout industry. For today's episode I interview one of LA's favorite spinning instructors Nichelle Hines of Cycle House to tell us how she's been a…

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EP #31: How To Incorporate Gratitude During A Pandemic (with Asal Dean) 22:55

4y ago22:55

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But really is there ANYTHING to be grateful for right now? Life right now may feel challenging and as if there's nothing to be grateful for. How can we shift our mindsets to find some positivity? I bring on the queen of gratitude, Asal Dean, to walk us through some tools and steps she uses to to practice gratitude during these tough times. Connect …

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EP #30: What It's Really Like In The Quarantine Life (with Sharona Dane) 27:06

4y ago27:06

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On this week's episode I've brought back the one, the only, everyone's FAN FAVE (my sister!!) SHARONA DANE...or as she likes to call us "Quarantine Funky Fresh". As a full-time, lawyer Sharona (like many others) has had to quickly shift her work routine from being in an office to working from home. I bring her on today's episode to discuss what it'…

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EP #29: Defining The Meaning of Faith (with Rabbi David Wolpe) 29:31

4y ago29:31

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This week begins every Jews favorite holiday--PASSOVER! But this week or not, it kind of has been feeling like these current times we're in have in a weird way been like a modern day Passover tale. On today's episode I have Sinai Temple's very own Rabbi Wolpe to share with us his take on everything that's going on in the world right now, how it rel…

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EP #28: But Is Love Really Blind? (with Diamond Jack from Netflix's Love Is Blind) 42:30

4y ago42:30

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"But have YOU watched the show 'Love Is Blind'?" is the question that everyone is asking these days. Well, as we're all in this #QuarantineAndChill vibes, the probability that you've seen Netflix's stab at the dating reality show "Love Is Blind" is most likely a YES as it's taking over the world! I mean, the concept of marrying someone just by gett…

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EP #27: Dating During The Coronavirus (with Lindsey Metselaar from We Met At ACME) 32:07

4y ago32:07

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Today I talk with dating queen Lindsey Metselaar from We Met At ACME on all things dating from her top rules when you're first dating, to how to recover from a breakup, why self-awareness is more important to have than self-love, and what she's seeing and learning about dating during these crazy quarantine'ing times. Connect With Lindsey below" www…

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EP #26: The Battle Between NY vs LA Persians (with Natalie & Millie of Persian Girl Podcast) 37:26

4y ago37:26

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It's Nowruz aka the Persian New Year this week ya'llz!! So since I'm Persian, I wanted to celebrate the occasion by getting two of my fave New York Persian girls on this episode-- Natalie & Millie from Persian Girl Podcast. We dish about all things New York and LA as we compare and contrast our East Coast vs West Coast Persian cultures. We talk abo…

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EP #25: Why You Need To Live Your Life & Embrace Your Self Journey (with Naty Michele) 33:22

4y ago33:22

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I bring on one of my longtime blogging besties, Naty Michele, to share her story and (solo) journeys on this episode! We talk about what it's really like being bloggers, how her dad's passing has inspired her career and travel journeys, and why you need to embrace your timeline and not compare yourself to others. Connect with Naty through her Insta…

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EP #24: How To Address Fuckboys & Ghosters (with Rodney Rabbani) 24:43

4y ago24:43

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Cuz third time's the charm: for this episode I'm bringing BACK our fave man, Los Angeles therapist & dating coach Rodney Rabbani to talk about the subject we ALL wanna discuss-- FUCKBOYS & GHOSTING. Why has this become such a thing and how can we instill confidence and self-worth within ourselves when confronted with these types of situations? This…

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EP #23: #MeToo, How Bout You? Dealing with Sexual Abuse (with Trista Lee) 38:13

4y ago38:13

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On this week's episode I have on child advocate leader Trista Lee to discuss a really hard topic many have shame speaking about publicly--being sexually abused. Sharing experiences based off people in her personal life, Trista gives tools on how parents and kids alike can go about having open dialogues on topics like being sexually abused and how t…

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EP #22: How To Deal With Eating Disorders + Body Dysmorphia (with Kevin Nahai) 44:45

4y ago44:45

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On today's episode I share for the first time about how I deal with something called body dysmorphic disorder-- when you look in the mirror and see a skewed version of yourself than what is reality. I have a conversation with motivational speaker Kevin Nahai who shares his own journey and struggles with body dysmorphia along with his eating disorde…

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EP #21: Dating Etiquette 101 (with Rodney Rabbani) 29:12

4y ago29:12

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How do you make the first move? Should a girl offer to pay on the first date? What are red flags to look out for and boundaries to create when first dating? And most importantly, how do you know if they're THE ONE? I'm bringing back everyone's favorite therapist and dating coach Rodney Rabbani to talk about all things dating for this week's Valenti…

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EP #20: Not Your TPBG, Typical Persian Bachelorette Girl (with Tara Grammy) 30:39

4y ago30:39

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On today's episode I have the star of the YouTube viral sensation video "The Persian Bachelorette"-- Tara Grammy! We talk about Tara's journey on getting to where she is today and what it's been like going against community expectations to be an actress. We also talk about her exciting movie coming out on February 14th, "A Simple Wedding", with the…

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EP #19: The Truths About Dating Apps (with JSwipe Founder, David Yarus) 33:57

4y ago33:57

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DATING APPS. You either love them. You hate them. Or you LOVE & HATE THEM. On today's episode I put on my investigator cap to get to the bottom of dating apps and how they've affected the world by heading the source, aka founder, of THE Jewish dating app, David Yarus of JSwipe. David and I cover everything from what sparked the creation of JSwipe, …

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EP #18: Allow Me To Introduce My SISTER (with Sharona Dane) 31:19

4+ y ago31:19

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What is it REALLY like having a sister? In honor of this week's #Birthdayathon festivities in my family, I bring on special guest and the star of half of my Instagram Stories--SHARONA DANE. With our birthdays only a year and three days apart, we couldn't be more different and on this week's episode we highlight and share the behind the scenes of ou…

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EP #17: What It's Really Like Working With A Blogger (with Mayra Lozano) 35:47

4+ y ago35:47

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They say a picture's worth a thousand words, but what goes on behind one picture I believe takes up about a million words. On today's episode I have the girl BEHIND the photos that I create and post, Mayra Lozano. Mayra shares from her point of view what it's like working for a blogger and specifically the journey her and I have taken throughout th…

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EP #16: The Secrets To Only Getting Married Once (with Chana Levitan) 29:31

4+ y ago29:31

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Divorces. Broken Engagements. Long term relationships that end. Why does it seem like now more than ever relationships ending are becoming a trend? As I’m on a mission to change the world in every aspct and topic, that involves stopping this epidemic of all these ending relationships. On today’s episode I’m so honored to have the marriage queen her…

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EP #15: How To Embrace Your Power Through Challenging Times (with Pontea) 28:55

4+ y ago28:55

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GUYS, I was in a music video!! That in itself deserves its own podcast episode. And today, we meet the girl who made my video star dreams come true: Pontea Banayan. "Bitches Having Babies" queen talks about her singing journey, what it's been like going against the expectations of her community, and how she embraces her power and purpose in the tim…

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EP #14: How To Be A Boss In A Non-Profit & In Life (with Rachel Sumekh) 31:06

4+ y ago31:06

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Ever want to make your side passion into a full-blown career that takes over the world? On today's episode I talk to the QUEEN of turning your dreams into reality Rachel Sumekh. She explains how a simple action she took in college 9 years ago has transformed into the non-profit organization, Swipe Out Hunger, that's impacting thousands of students …

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EP #13: Boosting Your Nutrition & Your Confidence (with Gabby Allen) 23:19

4+ y ago23:19

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Have you ever had a hard time navigating how to work out and eat right in the best way possible? Inspired by my own current struggles after my foot injury, I speak with Love Island star and fitness queen Gabby Allen about her tips and tricks on health and fitness and how to master it on the daily that's right for you. We also talk self-esteem, conf…

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EP #12: 10 Things I've Learned As A Blogger (Celebrating My 7 Year Blogiversary!) 20:10

4+ y ago20:10

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It's been a WILD ride these past 7 years being a blogger and today I relive it all in honor of my blogging anniversary. I share the 10 things I've learned over the past 7 years, but plot twist, NONE of them have to do with blogging. Take a trip down memory-laine with me and relive my previous blogiversary posts. And don't forget to follow me on Ins…

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EP #11: The Secrets To Mastering LIFE (with Aimee Batuski) 25:48

4+ y ago25:48

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Have you ever had those moments where you say to yourself, "I JUST WANT TO CHANGE MY LIFE!"....But how many of you actually do something about it? In 2017, I brought on Aimee Batuski as my life coach to help me do JUST THAT. And as they say, my life was...changed. On today's episode Aimee shares some of the teachings we went through in our sessions…

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EP #9: The Post Heartbreak Bestie Phone Call (with Diana Espir) 22:32

4+ y ago22:32

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You know those days when you feel like your whole world is about to fall apart and you just NEED to speak to your bestie to get you through it? Before last week's episode with dating coach Amy Young, there was a real-life phone call with one of my besties Diana Espir who tried to cheer me up post being rejected. On this episode Diana shares what th…

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