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Elevator Systems - Bowen Family Systems TheoryS3 Ep4 Adolescence with Avrum NadigelWelcome to Elevator Systems! In this episode we delve into the complexities of adolescence through the lens of Bowen family systems theory. Join hosts Dixie Vandersluys and Katie White with guest Avrum Nadigel as they explore how understanding family dynamics can illuminate the challenges and opportunities of the teenage years. Avrum Nadigel has been a marriage and family therapist for 25 years and has completed postgraduate training in Bowen family systems theory. He is the author of three book: “Learning to Commit”, “It Takes More than Love” and “Where Would you Like to Start: A Master Ther...2025-07-2937 min
disruptHEREstrogen & Breast Cancer: What Every Woman Deserves to Know w/ Dr. Avrum Bluming & Dr. Carol TavrisDr. Avrum Bluming is a leading medical oncologist who’s spent over 50 years treating women with breast cancer. Dr. Carol Tavris is a social psychologist and bestselling author who’s made a career out of challenging bad science. Together, they wrote the book ‘Estrogen Matters’, and they’re on a mission to set the record straight about hormone therapy. In today's episode, Avrum and Carol join me to break down the truth about estrogen and why so many women have been misled for over 20 years. We talk about the moment everything changed for...2025-07-2937 min
The Conscious Man 7Episode #90 - Hidden Fears of Men: Dr. Avrum Weiss Exposes Intimacy SabotageOn today’s episode we dig into the heart of masculinity, intimacy and what holds us back from real connection. Today’s guest has turned a mirror on an often unseen yet powerful force in relationships: fear.
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Dr. Avrum Weiss, award‑winning psychotherapist and author of Hidden in Plain Sight, reveals how men’s fears of being controlled, emotionally overwhelmed, inadequate and abandoned shape every interaction with their intimate partners.
From silent withdrawal to unconscious dominance, these dynamics are running beneath the radar of most relationships. And in a world flooded with soc...2025-07-191h 59
The Conscious Man 7 PodcastEpisode #90 - Hidden Fears of Men: Dr. Avrum Weiss Exposes Intimacy SabotageOn today’s episode we dig into the heart of masculinity, intimacy and what holds us back from real connection. Today’s guest has turned a mirror on an often unseen yet powerful force in relationships: fear. Dr. Avrum Weiss, award‑winning psychotherapist and author of Hidden in Plain Sight, reveals how men’s fears of being controlled, emotionally overwhelmed, inadequate and abandoned shape every interaction with their intimate partners.From silent withdrawal to unconscious dominance, these dynamics are running beneath the radar of most relationships. And in a world flooded with social media, OnlyFans, hyper‑sexualisati...2025-07-191h 59disruptHERThe Lie Women Believed About Hormone Therapy for 20 Years w/ Dr. Avrum Bluming & Carol TavrisDr. Avrum Bluming is a hematologist and oncologist with over 40 years of breast cancer care experience, and Carol Tavris, PhD, is a renowned social psychologist and author. Together, they co-authored Estrogen Matters, a bold and evidence-backed book that challenges everything most people and doctors think they know about estrogen, menopause, and breast cancer risk.Today, Avrum and Carol join me to uncover what every woman needs to know about hormone therapy and the three key factors that contributed to creating a global crisis in women’s healthcare.Avrum and Ca...2025-07-1541 min
The Awakened Heart Podcast with Nancy WaltersHidden in Plain Sight: How Men’s Fears of Women Shape Relationships w/ Dr. Avrum WeissEpisode #122 - Why Men Pull Away: Unpacking Fear, Intimacy & Masculine ConditioningIn this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Avrum Weiss, psychotherapist and award-winning author of Hidden in Plain Sight: How Men’s Fears of Women Shape Their Intimate Relationships. This conversation dives into the emotional landscape that many men carry but rarely talk about—fears that can profoundly affect the way they connect with women and show up in intimate relationships. We explore fears of being controlled, overwhelmed by emotion, not being enough, or being left. While these fears are ofte...2025-07-081h 02
The Mature MaleHidden in Plain Sight: How Men's Deepest Fears Sabotage Their Relationships | Dr. Avrum WeissDr. Avrum Weiss is a psychologist, author, and speaker with over 30 years of clinical experience working with men and couples. He's the author of "Hidden in Plain Sight: How Men's Fears of Women Shape Their Intimate Relationships" and has dedicated his career to understanding the complex psychology of men, particularly how unconscious fears impact their most intimate relationships.Main Points Covered:The Hidden Fear Pattern - How most men unconsciously fear their female partners, leading to withdrawal during conflict rather than engagement, and why this creates destructive relationship cycles that both partners misunderstandThe...2025-05-2748 min
The ChatGPT Experiment - Simplifying Chat GPT For Curious BeginnersEp 70 - ChatGPT Is My Second Wife - A Therapist’s Hybrid System With Avrum NadigelIn this episode, Cary Weston sits down with Avrum Nadigel, a seasoned marriage and family therapist, author, musician, and self-proclaimed productivity nerd from Toronto. Avrum shares how he combines analog and digital tools—particularly ChatGPT—to track, reflect, and improve both his personal and professional life. From crafting a “board of directors” in ChatGPT made up of his favorite productivity thinkers to uploading journal entries and getting tailored weekly reviews, Avrum offers a fascinating, detailed look into a highly personalized system of digital reflection and growth. His enthusiasm for combining technology with introspection shines, making for a lively and thought...2025-05-2055 min
Believe In PeopleEP. 117: BELIEVE IN PEOPLE. Meet Avrum RosensweigMeet Avrum Rosensweig.We've all heard the phrase ' treat others as you would have them treat you'… well today's guest has turned that into a lifestyle and mission as the founder of “veahavta,’ Avrum Rosensweig has worked with those in poverty around the world. And over the last couple of years he created ‘The Avrum Rosensweig Show,’ where he is able to pat humankind on the back through inspirational interviews. 2025-02-2429 min
The Meaningful Life with Andrew G. MarshallDr. Avrum Weiss: Why Men Withdraw When Women Get AngryWhen women and men argue, women can often be more comfortable in expressing their feelings of hurt and anger.
Men can feel distressed by this strength of feeling, and may pull away emotionally. They may feel a very strong urge to occupy the ground of rationality and objectivity, which in turn leads their partner to push harder, desperately seeking emotional connection.
Dr Avrum Weiss is a US-based author and psychotherapist specialising in the internal lives of men. His writing and his work with couples help men and women understand each other more deeply and build a...2025-02-1753 min
The Product ManagerAre Product Development Frameworks Boxing Us In? (with Avrum Laurie)Product management is a field that often emphasizes the importance of frameworks. These tools provide a structured approach to the many tasks PMs face daily. However, reliance on frameworks can sometimes inadvertently stifle innovation and critical thinking.In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Avrum Laurie—CPO at Felix Health—to explore the double-edged nature of frameworks in product management.Resources from this episode:Subscribe to The Product Manager newsletterCheck out this episode’s sponsor: Wix StudioConnect with Avrum on LinkedInCheck out Felix Health2024-11-1932 minElevator Systems - Bowen Family Systems TheoryS1Ep8 Family Diagram with Avrum Nadigel
This podcast episode discusses the family diagram which looks at the family across generations highlighting dates, facts, events, and the relationship patterns of Bowen family systems theory. Each guest will give a brief elevator pitch of this idea, along with examples, what they find important about the idea, and takeaway resources and ideas for further thinking.
Avrum Nadigel has been a marriage and family therapist for 25 years, and has completed postgraduate training in Bowen family systems theory. He is the author of three books, “Learning to Commit, “It Takes More than Love: A workbook for...2024-10-2239 minElevator Systems - Bowen Family Systems TheoryS1Ep7 Over/Under-functioning with Avrum NadigelThis podcast episode looks at the over and under-functioning relationship pattern in Bowen family systems theory. Each guest will give a brief elevator pitch of this idea, along with examples, what they find important about the idea, and takeaway resources and ideas for
further thinking.
Avrum Nadigel has been a marriage and family therapist for 25 years, and has completed postgraduate training in Bowen family systems theory. He is the author of three books, “Learning to Commit, “It Takes More than Love: A workbook for singles and couples” cowritten Dr. Aliza Israel, and “Where Would you Like to...2024-10-1539 min
Escape To A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Riveting.Estrogen Matters: Why Taking Hormones in Menopause Can Improve and Lengthen Women's Lives -- Without Raising the Risk of Breast Cancer by Carol Tavris, Avrum BlumingPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/817179to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Estrogen Matters: Why Taking Hormones in Menopause Can Improve and Lengthen Women's Lives -- Without Raising the Risk of Breast Cancer
Author: Carol Tavris, Avrum Bluming
Narrator: Avrum Bluming, Carol Tavris
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 0 minutes
Release date: October 1, 2024
Genres: Medicine & Naturopathy
Publisher's Summary:
REVISED and UPDATED Edition, 2024: A compelling, “fascinating” (Robert Cialdini) defense of hormone replacement therapy, exposing the faulty science behind its fall from prominence and giving women the evidence they need to make informed decisions about their health. "Estrogen Matters was my antidote to the misin...2024-10-019h 00
Experience The Most Heart-Pounding Full Audiobook Today!Estrogen Matters by Avrum Bluming, Carol TavrisPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/21551to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Estrogen Matters
Author: Avrum Bluming, Carol Tavris
Narrator: Avrum Bluming, Carol Tavris
Format: mp3
Length: 9 hrs
Release date: 10-01-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 49 ratings
Genres: Aging & Longevity
Publisher's Summary:
For years, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was the medically approved way to alleviate menopausal symptoms (ranging from hot flushes to brain fog) and reduce the risk of heart disease, Alzheimer's, and osteoporosis. But when a large study by the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) announced, with national fanfare, that women taking HRT had an increased risk of breast cancer, women...2024-10-0130 minEmbrace: This Inspiring Full Audiobook For Story Seekers.Estrogen Matters by Avrum Bluming, Carol TavrisPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/21551to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Estrogen Matters
Author: Avrum Bluming, Carol Tavris
Narrator: Avrum Bluming, Carol Tavris
Format: mp3
Length: 9 hrs
Release date: 10-01-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 49 ratings
Genres: Aging & Longevity
Publisher's Summary:
For years, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was the medically approved way to alleviate menopausal symptoms (ranging from hot flushes to brain fog) and reduce the risk of heart disease, Alzheimer's, and osteoporosis. But when a large study by the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) announced, with national fanfare, that women taking HRT had an increased risk of breast cancer, women...2024-10-0130 minListen to New Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Medicine & NaturopathyEstrogen Matters: Why Taking Hormones in Menopause Can Improve and Lengthen Women's Lives -- Without Raising the Risk of Breast Cancer by Carol Tavris, Avrum BlumingPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/817179to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Estrogen Matters: Why Taking Hormones in Menopause Can Improve and Lengthen Women's Lives -- Without Raising the Risk of Breast Cancer
Author: Carol Tavris, Avrum Bluming
Narrator: Avrum Bluming, Carol Tavris
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 0 minutes
Release date: October 1, 2024
Genres: Medicine & Naturopathy
Publisher's Summary:
REVISED and UPDATED Edition, 2024: A compelling, “fascinating” (Robert Cialdini) defense of hormone replacement therapy, exposing the faulty science behind its fall from prominence and giving women the evidence they need to make informed decisions about their health. "Estrogen Matters was my antidote to the misin...2024-10-019h 00
The Jewish Lens PodcastThe Jewish Lens presents: podcaster Avrum Rosensweig!This week, The Jewish Lens presents podcaster Avrum Rosensweig!Avrum discusses his podcast, his time having his own TV show, his art, & much more!2024-08-1252 min
From Mrs. to Ms.Ep 52| Love Phobia: Unmasking Men's Fears with Dr. Avrum Weiss | Andrea KnocheSend us a textJoin Andrea for a tantalizing and insightful episode as she welcomes the charismatic Dr. Avrum Weiss to the show! Dive deep into the heart of men's inability to love and their fear of relationships. Dr. Weiss, known for his riveting discussions on the differences between men and women, brings his expertise and charm to unravel the complexities of love, fear, and the sexes. Don't miss this engaging conversation that promises to be as fun as it is enlightening. Tune in for some juicy insights 💋🎙️ #RelationshipTalk #MenVsWomen #PodcastLifeHow to find Dr Avrum We...2024-07-021h 03
Get Naked with Dr. KateHow Do Men's Fears of Women Hurt Their Relationships? with Avrum Weiss, PhDWhy are men afraid of women? The answer may surprise you.Dr. Kate is joined by Dr. Avrum Weiss on this week's episode of Get Naked to discuss the ways that men's fear of intimacy may negatively impact their relationships with women.Together, they unpack • The deepseated root of fear of intimacy, starting from our childhood relationships• The strain that fear can place on intimate relationships between men and women• How men unconsciously identify their own fears of intimacy• Th...2024-03-1942 min
Unsolicited PerspectivesMen's Hidden Fear of Women: A Conversation with Dr. Avrum WeissPrepare to delve deep into the psyche of modern masculinity with Bruce Anthony in "Men's Hidden Fear of Women: A Conversation with Dr. Avrum Weiss." Join us as we unpack the complex emotions that shape male-female dynamics and explore the path to emotional evolution. In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Dr. Avrum Weiss, a renowned psychologist, author, and speaker, to dissect the fears lodged in men's hearts when it comes to women. Weiss brings his expertise and insights from his latest book, "Hidden in Plain Sight: How Men's Fears of Women Shape Their Intimate Relationships," i...2024-01-2359 min
Discover More#142. The Psychology of Men In Intimate Relationships - Dr. Avrum WeissDo men truly fear intimacy and commitment? What is the psychology of men and emotions? How to best approach dating and men?
Today’s conversation will debunk popular myths surrounding the psychology of men and how to best approach men and dating.
Dr. Avrum Weiss is an acclaimed author, speaker, psychologist, and consultant. With nearly 40 years of clinical practice and research, Avrum has published 4 academic textbooks and trained hundreds of psychotherapists. His insightful columns on Psychology Today have captivated over two million readers.
Expect to learn about men's psychology in a relationship, the role...2023-10-161h 11The Meaningful Life with Andrew G. MarshallDr Avrum Weiss: Anxiety: Are you and your partner playing hot potato?Anxiety can be as contagious as a yawn. People who are feeling more anxious often try to get others to take some of their anxiety from them, and people who are not feeling as anxious naturally resist taking on someone else’s anxiety.
In relationships, it’s often the case that one person takes on the role of the anxious person, whilst the other feels responsible for managing their partner’s anxiety. Combine this with damagingly rigid gender roles, and you have a recipe for disconnection.
This week Andrew welcomes Dr Avrum Weiss onto the podcas...2023-09-1149 min
Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors: Therapy Show with Lisa MustardWhy Men Fear Women with Dr. Avrum WeissToday, I have a truly special guest. An award-winning author, a captivating speaker, a dedicated teacher, and a sought-after consultant, Dr. Avrum Weiss has left an indelible mark on the world of psychotherapy. Nationally celebrated for his pioneering efforts in experiential psychotherapy and his revolutionary insights into the theory of change, Dr. Weiss has not only shaped the field but has also mentored hundreds, introducing them to a more personal, relational model of psychotherapy. In recent years, he's turned his attention to a topic that's both intriguing and essential: understanding the internal lives of men and the...2023-08-2335 min
You Are Not Broken222. Estrogen Matters with Dr. Avrum BlumingEstrogen Matters with Dr. Avrum Bluming
Avrum Bluming received his MD from the Columbia College of
Physicians and Surgeons. He spent four years as a senior investigator for the National Cancer Institute.
He organized the first study of lumpectomy for the treatment
of breast cancer in Southern California in 1978, and for more than two decades he has been studying the benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy administered to women with a history of breast cancer. Dr. Bluming has served as a clinical professor of medicine at USC and is the co-author of “Estrogen Matters: why taking hormones in menopause can...2023-07-301h 03
HystericalEstrogen REALLY Matters! with Dr. Avrum Bluming and Dr. Carol TavrisWe’re diving head first into a necessary and energetic discussion about a topic that has stirred the medical world: hormone replacement therapy (HRT). HRT is both a medical and feminist issue and we’re creating a call to action for all women to educate ourselves in order to advocate for ourselves.As with many of the experts we’ve connected with in our menopause community, Avrum Bluming and Carol Tavris didn’t set out to be activists. These leaders were compelled by the shift in culture around treating women with symptoms of perimenopause as a result of the gro...2023-07-091h 06
Blossom Your AwesomeBlossom Your Awesome Podcast Reinforcement With Dr. Avrum WeissBlossom Your Awesome Podcast Reinforcement With Dr. Avrum WeissDr. Avrum Weiss, psychologist, award winning author, teacher and consultant is back with us and we are talking about intimate relationships and the power of reinforcement to validate the feelings of others. To learn more about Dr. Weiss or take part in his latest research project go to his website here. To see more of my work check me out here where I cover optimal health and wellness. Or at the link below - https://blossomyourawesome.com/mindfulness-1...2023-05-3150 min
Musing with Tonya Dee#721: Why MEN are so Scared of WOMEN! with Avrum WeissThe Rising of the Origins, FREE 5-Day Immersion is happening June 1st! Are YOU in? In this Mini-Series, Discover your Life Purpose and your Soul Story! The Portal is open for you to activate with some Energetic Gifts, Including the "Inner Smile" Meditation. See YOU there! Dr. Avrum Weiss is a psychotherapist, an award-winning author, and speaker His decade-long work on understanding the internal lives of men culminated with his recently published bestseller, "Hidden in Plain Sight: How Men's Fears of Women Shape Their Intimate Relationships." Dr. Weiss is a regular contributor to the Psychology...2023-05-2536 min
Blossom Your AwesomeBlossom Your Awesome Podcast Episode #120 Men And Relationships With Dr. Avrum WeissBlossom Your Awesome Podcast Episode #120 Men And Relationships With Dr. Avrum WeissDr. Avrum Weiss joins us to talk about Men and Relationships. Dr. Weiss is a clinical psychologist, an award-winning author, speaker, teacher and consultant. He has trained hundreds of psychotherapists. His work is focused on presenting a new understanding of the internal lives of men. He is committed through his pioneering work to helping men and women gain a new understanding of each other. We talk about many things along with his most recent book, Hidden in Plain Sight: How Men’s Fe...2023-04-2449 min
'Deepen with Christina' by Christina WeberDWC 070: How to Love Men with Dr. Avrum WeissJoin Christina as she sits down with award-winning author, speaker, and psychotherapy expert, Dr. Avrum Weiss, to dive into the intricacies of relationships in a special episode of "Deepen with Christina." In this enlightening episode, Dr. Weiss shares his extensive knowledge of the difference between how men and women operate, and how to access compatibility to establish healthy, thriving relationships. With a focus on helping women understand men and their inner lives, Dr. Weiss delves into the subject matter of his latest book, "Hidden in Plain Sight: How Men’s Fears of Women Shape Their Intimate Relationships." Don't miss th...2023-02-061h 04
The Liz Earle Wellbeing ShowWhat oestrogen is and why it matters, with Avrum BlumingWant to know more about HRT? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by Avrum Bluming, medical oncologist and author, to learn more about oestrogen and why it matters.Liz and Avrum discuss the inequality of healthcare between men and women, plus what the data says about the importance of oestrogen for preventing osteoporosis and other health conditions.They also cover breast cancer and oestrogen, the past misinterpretation of data, and answer commonly asked HRT and menopause questions.Links mentioned in the episode:Purchase...2023-01-2052 minThe Meaningful Life with Andrew G. MarshallDr. Avrum Weiss: Why Men Withdraw When Women Get AngryWhen women and men argue, women can often be more comfortable in expressing their feelings of hurt and anger.
Men can feel distressed by this strength of feeling, and may pull away emotionally. They may feel a very strong urge to occupy the ground of rationality and objectivity, which in turn leads their partner to push harder, desperately seeking emotional connection.
Dr Avrum Weiss is a US-based author and psychotherapist specialising in the internal lives of men. His writing and his work with couples help men and women understand each other more deeply and build a...2023-01-0952 min
VIRGIN.BEAUTY.B!TCHVBB 223 Dr. Avrum Weiss on How Men’s Fears of Women Shape Their Intimate Relationships!Dr. Avrum Weiss is an award-winning author, speaker, teacher, and consultant internationally recognized for his pioneering work in developing the theory and application of experiential psychotherapy. His groundbreaking work over the last decade has focused on developing a new sense of the inner lives of men with the purpose of helping men and women gain a new understanding of each other. His work has culminated in the publication of his most recent book, Hidden in Plain Sight: How Men’s Fears of Women Shape Their Intimate Relationships. We review Dr. Avrum's list of 7 Fears that routinely paralyze men in their re...2022-12-1832 min
This Is My MomentEp 17: Why Men Are Scared of Women with Dr. Avrum WeissCoach Mitchell talks with Dr. Avrum Weiss - psychotherapist, author, speaker, and consultant - about why men are scared of women, men’s mental health issues, and keeping a healthy mindset.- Want constant inspiration? Make sure to subscribe + follow! -Learn more about Dr. Weiss:*Website: avrumweissphd.com*Article: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fear-intimacy*Twitter @avrum_weiss*LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/changeconsultantFind more about This Is My Moment:* Website: www.ThisIsMyMoment.com* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FounderThisIsMyMoment* Instagram: ht...2022-12-0932 min
The Guiding VoiceWhy are men afraid of women, and how do those fears shape their relationships? | Avrum Weiss | #TGV277Why are men afraid of women, and how do those fears shape their relationships? | Avrum Weiss | #TGV277“Man may have discovered fire, but women discovered how to play with it”~Candace Bushnell, Sex and the CityTune into #TGV277 to get clarity on the above topic. Here are the timestamp-based pointers from Avrum Weiss’s conversation with Naveen Samala0:00:00 INTRODUCTION AND CONTEXT SETTING 0:02:15 Avrum’s PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY AND THE TOP 3 THINGS THAT HELPED IN His/Her SUCCESS0:05:35 Why are men afraid of women?2022-11-0818 min
Better Call Daddy274. Do Men Fear Women? Dr. Avrum WeissDo you talk to your partner about your relationship? Are we asking too much of our marriages? Are men afraid women will leave? Psychologist, author, and speaker Dr. Avrum Weiss says men are afraid of women and dependent on them. All men have abandonment issues. We are built to connect. We are designed to have relationships and when we don't problems occur. He's the author of four books, the most recent of which is "Hidden in Plain Sight: How Men's Fears of Women Shape Their Intimate Relationships." He has given over 100 professional presentations and is recognized nationally for his work on...2022-10-3153 min
Not That Kind of RabbiAvrum RosensweigThis time on Not That Kind of Rabbi we begin a new chapter by welcoming friend ad wise person, Avrum Rosensweig to the podcast. We'll talk about God, the journey to and away from that G word and why Avrum threw out his yellow suede shoes.2022-08-2953 min
Karl Sterling PodcastA Conversation with Avrum Elmakis Co-founder and CEO at CLMBRJoin me for a conversation with CLMBR Co-founder and CEO, Avrum Elmakis. Avrum is a serial entrepreneur and investor with a proven track record building multiple successful businesses in dynamic and diverse markets. The common thread, throughout all his endeavors, is a desire to tackle problems and curate unique solutions in areas that he is passionate about. Avrum and his team have received numerous awards, including Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year in 2013. Inc. Magazine’s also awarded his team with recognition on the 500/5000 list of “Fastest Growing Businesses in America.” His expertise includes:
-Capital markets and strategy
-Strategic change m...2022-07-1743 min
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast138 - Explaining what the evidence shows to offer choice to women after breast cancer, with Avrum BlumingMedical oncologist, Dr Avrum Bluming makes a welcome return to the podcast this week to re-visit the hot topic of menopause hormone therapy after breast cancer. Avrum has spent decades studying the research on the benefits and risks of HRT in women with a history of breast cancer and is passionate about giving women clear, evidence-based information that dispels myths and combats the misinformation that has unnecessarily frightened women and clinicians for over 20 years.
In discussion with Dr Louise Newson, Avrum clearly explains what his recent review of the literature reveals about the safety of HRT and th...2022-02-0836 min
Consumer VC: Venture Capital I B2C Startups I Commerce | Early-Stage InvestingHow He's Building The Next Billion Dollar Fitness Machine with Avrum Elmakis, Founder/CEO of CLMBRWelcome to The Consumer VC, a newsletter about venture capital and consumer startups delivered straight to your inbox. If you aren’t subscribed, come and subscribe below.🎧 You can also listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other podcast players.Hey Friends,Our guest today is Avrum Elmakis Founder/CEO of CLMBR. CLMBR is an at-home the first vertical climber with a touch screen and on-demand, instructor-led classes. It’s a full-body and one of the most efficient workouts you can do. Avrum is a serial entrepreneur, who previously founded TD...2022-01-2535 min
Consumer VC: Venture Capital I B2C Startups I Commerce | Early-Stage Investing I BrandsAvrum Elmakis (CLMBR) - How He's Bringing Vertical Climbing To Your Home, The Future of Fitness and How He Fundraised From Top AthletesOur guest today is Avrum Elmakis, founder & CEO of CLMBR. CLMBR is an at-home the first vertical climber with a touch screen and on-demand, instructor-led classes. It’s a full body and one of the most efficient workouts you can do. We discuss how he became an entrepreneur, what led to founding CLMBR, how he was able to get Lebron James, Jay-Z and Novak Djokovic to invest and how he thinks about establishing new fitness habits. Without further ado, here’s Avrum.
Here’s what I asked him:
How did you get into climbing?
What led you to...2022-01-2535 min
Fitness Business Asia PodcastAvrum Elmakis of CLMBR on building the next billion dollar fitness technology companyAvrum Elmakis, co-founder of CLMBR, a beautiful and powerful piece of equipment and technology that elevates one of the purest and most underrated forms of movement - climbing. The story of CLMBR is a truly inspiring one and has helped the company attract superstar investors such as Jay-Z and Novak Djokovic. PARTNERS SUPPORTING THE SHOW MyZoneIndustry-leading heart rate monitor and online social platform for gyms and studios⮕ https://www.myzone.org/ ClassPassThe app for all things fitness, spa & beauty⮕ https://classpass.com/partners 2021-12-2749 min
Hit Play Not Pause*REBROADCAST* Estrogen Matters with Avrum Bluming, MD & Carol Tavris, PhD (Episode 41)Hormone therapy for menopause is rife with confusion, fear, misunderstanding, and outright misinformation. Even doctors, who are often relying on long debunked research, can be at a loss to help women make educated choices for their health, well-being, and performance during this time. This week’s guests, Drs. Avrum Bluming and Carol Tavris, authors of Estrogen Matters go to great lengths to describe the real risks (or lack thereof) and myriad benefits of hormone therapy for women in their menopausal years, as well as how to choose among the various formulations. Their goal: Arm every woman with all the information sh...2021-12-221h 36
The Audio Verse Awards Nominee Showcase Podcast2021 Showcase: The White Vault: AvrumGreetings, this is Travis Vengroff, the co-creator, and producer behind The White Vault: Avrum. Avrum is a full self-contained story that takes place within the White Vault universe, which means that if you enjoy it, we’ve created more audio adventures just like it. We’re about to travel to Ukraine in the year 1648, during one of the most terrible events in Jewish history - the Cossack Uprising… Our story follows a young Jewish boy named Avrum, who must figure out what to do after his family and community vanish overnight, murdered by Cossacks. This story is historical fiction, and wh...2021-09-1611 min
Hit Play Not PauseEstrogen Matters with Avrum Bluming, MD & Carol Tavris, PhD (Episode 41)Hormone therapy for menopause is rife with confusion, fear, misunderstanding, and outright misinformation. Even doctors, who are often relying on long debunked research, can be at a loss to help women make educated choices for their health, well-being, and performance during this time. This week’s guests, Drs. Avrum Bluming and Carol Tavris, authors of Estrogen Matters go to great lengths to describe the real risks (or lack thereof) and myriad benefits of hormone therapy for women in their menopausal years, as well as how to choose among the various formulations. Their goal: Arm every woman with all the information sh...2021-07-281h 36
Get Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisMenopausal Hormone Therapy: Setting the Record Straight (Dr. Avrum Bluming)Dr. Avrum Bluming sheds light on why there is so much controversy and confusion about menopausal hormone therapy. Dr. Bluming is a medical oncologist and researcher who has been studying breast cancer and hormone therapy for many years.
Bluming explains the different estrogen replacement strategies, from bioidenticals, to Premarin, to patches, including what we know, and what we don't know, about these options. He also explains how the notorious Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study created a disconnect between the science and the headlines.
This episode is the second of a two part conversation. Check out p...2021-02-1846 min
Get Real Health with Dr. Chana DavisMenopausal Hormone Therapy: Risks & Benefits (Dr. Avrum Bluming & Dr. Carol Tavris)Dr. Avrum Bluming and Dr. Carol Tavris discuss the benefits and risks of taking estrogen during menopause and beyond. Dr. Bluming is a breast cancer oncologist and researcher, and Dr. Tavris is a social psychologist who studies cognitive biases.
In this episode, they also explain that hormone replacement therapy can offer far more than just relief from hot flashes, with potential benefits ranging from bedroom to boardroom to bones and beyond. They also explain why many common fears around hormone therapy are not supported by the latest scientific evidence.
Bluming and Tavris have literally written...2021-02-0543 min
Executive Health and LifeSerial Entrepreneur, Co-Founder & CEO of CLMBR Avrum Elmakis on Innovating The Fitness IndustryWe have Avrum Elmakis, serial entrepreneur, Co-Founder, and CEO of CLMBR stopping by for a fascinating discussion on innovating the connected fitness category along with navigating business during a pandemic. CLMBR is a connected vertical climbing machine that offers a unique combination of high-intensity cardio, resistance strength training, and connected technology. CLMBR has already landed big-time investors such as Jay-Z, Pitbull, and Novak Djokovic.In today's episode, you'll hear:
Avrum’s origin story
Key lessons and insights from Avrum’s first jobs
What Avrum looks for when it comes to investing in businesses
Key ingredients to starting a successful business
The...2021-02-0155 min
Fitt Insider64. Avrum Elmakis, CEO of CLMBRToday I’m joined by Avrum Elmakis, founder and CEO of CLMBR — a connected vertical climbing machine. I this episode, we talk about launching a company during a pandemic, introducing a new piece of equipment to the connected fitness category, why CLMBR plans to target the commercial sector in addition to at-home, and how the company landed investors like Jay-Z, Pitbull, and Novak Djokovic. More from Avrum Avrum Elmakis is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at CLMBR. A serial entrepreneur, Avrum has founded and sold many successfu...2021-01-0531 minFitt Insider64. Avrum Elmakis, CEO of CLMBRToday I’m joined by Avrum Elmakis, founder and CEO of CLMBR — a connected vertical climbing machine. I this episode, we talk about launching a company during a pandemic, introducing a new piece of equipment to the connected fitness category, why CLMBR plans to target the commercial sector in addition to at-home, and how the company landed investors like Jay-Z, Pitbull, and Novak Djokovic. More from Avrum Avrum Elmakis is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at CLMBR. A serial entrepreneur, Avrum has founded and sold many successfu...2021-01-0531 min
The Millennial Life Podcast2. For the Commitment Phobe: Conversation with Avrum Nadigel, MSWAlright, ya'll. Get ready to hear from an expert who is BEYOND passionate about what he does, and whose own journey toward finding comfort with commitment led him to discover a path that transformed his thinking and relationship practice. Liz talks with Avrum Nadigel, MSW, author, and couple/family therapist and today, they go deep into a conversation about why commitment is such a challenge, how you can start on a new direction toward growing yourself through your relationships, and how you can begin a new relationship in a healthy direction. Learn more about Avrum at nadigel.c...2020-09-2959 min
Pop ParentingFerris Recap and Pandemic Back To School PLUS Avrum's New Book!In the episode Avrum and Ellie do a short recap of some of the ideas we looked at in Ferris Bueller's Day off, we hear about Avrum's new book "Where Would You Like to Start" with his late supervisor Dr. David Freeman, and take a look at how to deal with anxiety and uncertainty in sending our kids back to school in a pandemic. 2020-09-2323 min
A Climb to the TopAvrum Elmakis of CLMBRThese days, almost everything about the world is fast and efficient. Entrepreneurs need to come up with new ideas every day in order to keep up. Avrum Elmakis saw a tremendous need and a huge opportunity for innovation in the fitness industry. He pursued this idea despite criticism and second-guessing, and his resultant CLMBR machine could revolutionize fitness climbing. This is Avrum’s Story of Transformation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-08-0341 min
Little Transformations Everywhere21. Repairing the World, Evolving the Soul - A Conversation about Legacy and Tikkun Olam with AvrumAvrum’s podcast can be found at hatradio.ca !2020-07-2927 min
HatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Episode 59 Tara Slone: Co-Host Hometown Hockey (HNIC), Rock Star, Buddhist & LovelyTara Slone is a multi-talented Canadian, known for her rock n' roll history and co-hosting of Hometown Hockey on Hockey Night in Canada, with Ron Maclean. She is a gentle, zen-like person who exudes real sweetness and empathy for all personkind. I was happy to secure this interview and then to schmooze with Tara, a real Canadian icon. HatRadio! Just a Jewish guy trying to figure things out. HatRadio! is sponsored by Tony Alberga & Family, and Mark Gryfe and Family. Thank you for your support. Music by David Nefesh. 2020-06-2100 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Episode 58 - Rachel Gemara: A Nurse's Account Inside a Covid19 Ward in IsraelThese Corona Virus times are tough for all of us, some more than others. I think we all agree, our front line workers, those smack in the middle of the craziness, are to be embraced for their courage, expertise and ability to respond professionally to this unknown medical nightmare. In that light, please have a listen to this very special interview with Rachel Gemara, a nurse at Shaare Zedek hospital in Jerusalem, Israel who volunteered to work in the hospital's newly launched Covid19 ward. Listen to why she decided to step-up and her account of the last moments of...2020-05-1700 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Corona Radio 7 - Ellen Schwartz: Unstoppable Love...Jacob's Mom!Welcome to Corona Radio 7 with our very special guest, Ellen Schwartz. Ellen is a special soul, who together with her husband and children, raised a son, Jacob, who had Canavan Disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disease. The doctors said Jacob would live until around five. He passed away last January at 21 years old. What motivated Jacob's powerful life force? Love, then more love, and more and more. In this Corona virus time, when inspiration and hope are crucial have a listen to my schmooze with Ellen. Here are some of her quotes: "When we stopped trying to fix Jacob, he st...2020-04-0200 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Corona Radio 6 - Kim Smiley: The Queen of EmpathyI decided to change my format when the Carona virus began visiting us. I figured its wiser to go to 1/2 hour and hopefully bring a succinct calming voice to HatRadio! listeners. I therefore launched Carona Radio highliting acts of kindness. I'm bringing on guests who are empathetic in nature, positive, and hopeful, one of whom is Kim Smiley. Kim is called the Queen of Empathy. She has intertwined empathy with fashion and shared the outcome with us on Corona Radio. Kim says life is short, fleeting, and now is the time for us to seize the day and get out of...2020-03-2700 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Corona Radio 5: Ron Maclean of Hockey Night in Canada Talks Philosophically About Life and the Corona Virus.In this episode of Corona Radio, Ron Maclean of Hockey Night in Canada talks prosaically and philosophically about the struggles of living through this Corona Virus era. He grapples with how to work through our personal challenges vs. communal challenges. He alludes to Don Cherry, his lost friendship, and NHL superstars, in responding to questions about the ethical framework of life. Here his thoughts on greatness, more specifically Wayne Gretzky. Ron embraces life. He loves a lot, everyone. He is extraordinarily well read and in wonderment of life. Have a listen to this fascinating fellow and this unique show o...2020-03-2300 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Corona Radio 4: Sharing Information & the Needs of the Jewish Community & Beyond As The Virus SpreadsThe needs of the Jewish community and beyond, are growing as the Corona Virus spreads. Please let me know if you are in need of services, products etc. and I will do my best to put it on the show. Similarly, if you are supplying a need (e.g. The BAYT synagogue has a shopping service for the elderly), let me know as well so we can share your process with others. Thank you to the Alberga Family and the Gryfe Family for their support in keeping Corona Radio going. Please consider helping as well at hatradio.ca/subscribe. G...2020-03-2200 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Corona Radio - Show 3: A Bugger of a Virus & Kindness A'Plenty!Well the Corona Virus numbers are increasing just as we suspected. That sucks! Ya, we're worried. But what's increasing as well is the level of goodness and kindness in our community and throughout the world. Have a listen to Corona Radio 4 to hear how that is playing out. I dedicated the show to Ve'ahavta's executive-director, Cari Kozierok, who hopped in the Ve'ahavta homeless van last night and drove it through the laneways of downtown Toronto to ensure those people living on the street would have food, water and warm clothing. While the Corona Virus is daunting to all of...2020-03-1900 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Corona Radio Show 2: Thanks to our Courageous Medical PersonnelI recorded Corona Radio - Show 2 - this on March 16th after midnight. I wanted to do it then, as I was tired and could barely keep my eyes open. I felt it was crucial my honesty would find a way to reach you. Hopefully that is the case. Folks, it's a demanding time. It's a scary time but we will overcome! Yes, we will beat this shitty virus. We will beat the Corona Virus together, all seven and half billion of us. And with that, we need to thank the courageous and hardworking medical personnel who are putting...2020-03-1800 min
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast039 - Oestrogen Matters - Dr Avrum Bluming & Dr Louise NewsonAvrum Bluming was a clinical professor of medical oncology at the University of Southern California and spent four years as a senior investigator for the National Cancer Institute. For more than two decades he has been studying the benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy administered to women with a history of breast cancer. He is also the co-author of the book “Oestrogen Matters”.
In this podcast, Dr Newson talks to Avrum about the numerous health benefits of oestrogen in women, including reducing future risk of heart disease, osteoporosis and dementia. It is a very sobering thought that as m...2020-03-1735 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Corona Radio Brought to you by HatRadio!: A Calming VoiceThe Corona Virus. It's a thorny time isn’t it? The thing is, the entire planet, every single person in our world, is in this together. Our fears, nervousness, impatience sadness and hope are all pretty much the same. So, I produced a half hour show show called CARONA RADIO to speak to these times and hopefully share a calming voice. I offer ways and means of finding peace from within through book and poetry choices. During the show I suggest you reach out to others telephonically, through social media and in particular through KINDNESS. Ya, kindness. It's a big...2020-03-1600 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Episode 57 - Mark Diamond: Wow! He Co-Owns a Camp...and the Camp is built on Love!Mark Diamond, my guest on episode 57 of HatRadio!, owns a camp. Imagine! The guy owns a camp. Who wouldn't want that? And not only does he own a camp (actually co-owns it), it is truly one of the most loving, caring, empathetic camps out there. The camp is called Camp Manitou, it's pretty high-end place in Muskoka, Ontario, but the salient point of this interview is that Mark, together with his partner, Jeff, have taken their passion for 'repairing the world' and made it a key component of the camp experience. So, campers will participate in arts, sports and...2020-03-0600 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Episode 56 - Jeff Woods: The Iconic Kind Smokey-Voiced Rock Radio Legend!Mae West's voice was epic. Raspy epic. Bob Dylan's voice couldn't be mistaken. Listening to Bob sing is like curling up in his nostril and absorbing his breathes. Then there's Jeff Woods, the kid from Oshawa, one of the most talented Rock & Roll historian, authors, broadcaster and podcasters in the world today with a silky smooth voice - one that swaddles a legendary music narrative heard for the last three decades by rock & rollers everywhere. And I got to interview Jeff on HatRadio! - the man who interviewed David Bowie, R.E.M., Pearl Jam, The Eagles, RUSH, Led Z...2020-02-2100 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Episode 55 - Dr. Gord Arbess: More Motivated Than MeDr. Gordon Arbess is my guest on Episode 55 of HatRadio! Gordy is a family doctor with a focus on HIV/AIDs. He is a highly compassionate award-winning doc who talks in length about the struggles of many of his AIDS patients, in particular those who are older now, several whom who live on/near the street. Gordy explains his empathy for them and addresses my question of where God might fit into his medical work. Our schmooze is fascinating! In the second half, Gord shares stories about his past participation in humanitarian work in Zimbabwe, through Ve'ahavta, on a...2020-02-1400 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Episode 54 - Robyn Tousson-Segall: Gratitude DefinedWe all try so incredibly hard to construct a meaningful life with love, health and happiness. Robyn Tousson-Segal, my guest on HatRadio!, episode 54, personifies that pursuit in a highly successful way. This articulate and compassionate woman, with a soothing voice, is married to a spirited man. They have grappled with their different approaches to a religious lifestyle, but ultimately made it work in a powerful way. The couple shares three beautiful children, who are insightful and empathetic. Robyn is a well-respected yoga teacher with a waiting list. Her classes are thematic, based on love, caring and empathy. She has...2020-02-1000 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Episode 53 - Brian Prousky: The Spirited, Creative Man Running Jewish Family & Child ServiceIt's a big deal to be the executive director of the Jewish Family & Child Service (JF&CS) in Toronto. It is because JF&CS is the most important organization in the Jewish community, more important than the kashruth (kosher), cemetery, or the fundraising office. JF&CS has thirty-three programs all of which are crucial toward assisting the most vulnerable in the Jewish community such as those who: suffer from poverty and require funds; have mental health issues; are mourning and feel alone or are going through a high conflict divorce, etc. Now, what sort of person would run a pl...2020-01-2400 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Episode 52 - David Matlow: The World's Biggest Collector of Theodore Herzl MemorabiliaEpisode 52 of HatRadio! is with David Matlow, the world's biggest collector of Theodore Herzl memorabilia. Herzl is considered the father of Zionism and the visionary for the State of Israel. The idea that someone is the 'biggest' or 'the best' in pretty much anything, has always blown me away. I've had the honor of interviewing Clive Caldwell who was once seeded #1 in the world, in squash doubles/#2 in singles. Recently, I schmoozed with David Shore, the creator/writer of the shows 'House' and 'The Good Doctor'. They are brilliant and at the top of their game. In essence, these guys...2020-01-1700 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Episode 51 - Adi Berkovits: A Son Creates A Musical Honoring his Father, a Survivor of AuschwitzEpisode 51 of Hatradio! is with Adi Berkovits, a son honoring his father, Eduard, through the creation and eventual performance of an original musical - THE JOURNEY HOME. Adi, a musician and songwriter (and the brother of Lou Berkovits, my first guest on HatRadio!) tells us about the deeply inspiring story of his sixteen year old father's trek, with his thirteen year old brother, to find their home in Romania following their liberation from a concentration camp. The musical - a first of its kind - will be performed at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts on March 25...2020-01-1000 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Episode 50 - David Shore: Humility within the Creator/Writer of 'House' and 'The Good Doctor'Welcome to the 50th episode of HatRadio! with special guest, David Shore, the creator/writer of the shows: House and The Good Doctor. We start things off with a 26-minute monologue reviewing highlights of HatRadio!'s first year, as well as some encouragement about strengthening our world, and fighting Antisemitism and racism, through positive and complimentary actions with other individuals. The interview with David Shore is truly fascinating. It is because, David, the greatest TV writer in the world today, speaks in philosophical and meaningful terms about his life and career. He states clearly about writing scripts, "it seems poin...2019-12-2700 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Episode 49 - Rabbi Hecht: Helping Thinkers Find a Home!Welcome to Episode 49 of HatRadio! with our special guest, Rabbi Benjamin Hecht of nishma.org. Benjy is a brilliant Torah scholar, and my brother-in-law. He has helped me and thousands of others with our existential struggles. In a world of 'I'm right, you're wrong and therefore you'll go to hell', Rabbi Hecht's appreciation of a wide spectrum of possibilities - e'lu ve'elu - within a halachic framework’ allowed me and so many others to spiritually breathe. In short, Rabbi Hecht helps thinkers find a home. He believes, “God wants us to think, to grow". Please learn from his personal struggl...2019-12-2000 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Episode 48 - Randall Craig Wrote a Musical from his Hospital Bed. Life! L'chaim!EPISODE 48 HATRADIO!
Randall Craig was diagnosed with the ‘bad’ type of leukemia. His friends moved a digital piano into his room... and so he started writing a musical - a modern take on the story of Esther. The first song Randall wrote was in his hospital bed right after chemo. His message is, ‘we can all be an Esther’ - courageous with the ability to change the world. His mind is sharp. He is incredibly excited about life with an inimitable spirit; the type God or man cannot keep down. Listen for the ‘Peanut butter’ story. He wakes up every day and with gusto says, ...2019-12-1300 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Episode 47 - Michael Rubin: A Touching Schmooze with a Soulful Spiritual Director of a SynagogueWe walk through life concentrating on our own stuff. That's inevitable. Then, one day, we see the person next to us, really see them, and realize their life is as significant as ours’s, that an inherent balance exists between us, which translates into equality of all peoples.
When I schmoozed with Michael Rubin on Segment 47 of HatRadio! I was able to see that life-parallelism or sorts. Why? Well because Michael - the Spiritual Director at Beth David Synagogue, once a field-educator (tour guide) in Israel and a hockey player and coach for one of Israel's nation team...2019-12-0600 min
The Kindness PodcastAvrum RosensweigThere is a beautiful concept in Judaism called Tikkun Olam. It represents the idea that acts of kindness can be used to repair our world. Avrum Rosensweig is the living embodiment of that idea. He is the founder of Toronto’s thriving Jewish Humanitarian Organization, Ve’ahavta and host of the Hatradio! Podcast. Learn more about the group’s work at veahavta.org and listen to Avrum’s podcast at hatradio.CA.2019-12-0523 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Episode 46 - Rabbi Korobkin Interviews Avrum asking 'Why did you Leave Orthodox Judaism?'Welcome to Episode 46 of HatRadio!. I am a rabbinical son who gave up Orthodox Judaism (Frum Judaism) in my early twenties never to return to it. Many people over the years have asked me, 'why'? In this episode, Rabbi Daniel Korobkin of the orthodox BAYT synagogue (https://www.bayt.ca/) of Toronto, conducts an interview with me asking questions about my decision to leave the belief system of my father and mother. Some of the very compelling questions he ask included: What was the price I paid for leaving Frum Judaism; was I sexually abused, something that could have e...2019-11-2900 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Episode 45 - Jaymz Bee: The Gigantically Outrageous & Kind Spirit of an EntertainerEPISODE 45 IS DEDICATED TO CHILDREN SOLDIERS AROUND THE WORLD WHO PRAY FOR A CHILDHOOD. HELP THEM! Do a Google search to determine how.
Welcome to Episode 45 with the inimitable Jaymz Bee. Man, this is one of those over-the-top shows with a guest who has a potful of energy, and stories galore to tell -- hence the 2 hours and 22-minute time. We just couldn't stop talking. Jaymz had to end the show with a poem he wrote reflecting his thoughts and those of many men, called, 'I Love My Almost Girlfriend' (2:19:06).
Jaymz Bee, 56, is an entertainer, a...2019-11-2200 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Episode 44 - Michael White: A Wise Rock-Star...the Real Deal!Welcome to HatRadio!, Episode 44 with my special guest, the inimitable spirit, an entertainer, performer, founder of Michael White and the White, original lead singer of Motley Crew, a singer/songwriter, a Dad/family man and a fellow who went through a lot of awful shit when he was a kid - ladies and gentleman, a big hand for Mr. Michael White.
So, on the morning of the show, I stuck my head out my door to see Michael walking down the hall. I like doing that. Sure enough he got off the elevator and headed toward me, hi...2019-11-1500 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Episode 43 - Jeff Budd: The Most Splendid of FlowersHere I sit at my computer thinking about Episode 43 of HatRadio! with my guest, Jeff Budd......a really important show!
What to write? How to approach it?
After all Jeff went through, as a kid, the stuff we fear the most - sexual abuse from a teacher. So, I'm mulling this over and thinking, ya he did, and we talked a lot about that time in his life, but you know what, like he told me, he doesn't let that define him as a person. And I love that about Jeff because he means it, an...2019-11-0800 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Episode 42 - Guidy Mamann: A Type-A Fellow Pursuing the ImpossibleWelcome to Episode 42 of HatRadio! with my guest, the inimitable, Guidy Mamann. The show is sponsored by Gryfe Philanthropic Solutions.
To start the showoff, I spent a few minutes speaking about the Jewish people - a sort of 'did you know'. I discussed an outward approach that Jews take to doing good in the world. Beginning the 40 second mark, you'll get some insight into the Jewish community's work with the homeless and around the globe through Ve'ahavta (Ve'ahavta.org), a local non-profit established to encourage all people to play a role in tikun olam - repairing the w...2019-11-0100 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Episode 41 - HatRadio!....Almost a Year In ReviewEpisode 41 is HatRadio!'s first year birthday celebration.
I love milestones and embracing the opportunity to celebrate an accomplishment. So, this episode is metaphorically the blowing out of 40 candles and expressing gratitude all over the place, for this gift, my freedom to actualize my creativity and share the bounty of HatRadio! with others. Hopefully, you consider this a gift as well. How lucky we are!!!
So, episode 41 is 1 hour and 40 minutes of my thoughts on each and every show we've broadcast since day 1. A lot has happened over this time, including:
Of course the sho...2019-10-2500 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Episode 40 - Joseph Pusuma: A Hungarian Roma once in sanctuary in a Toronto Church...today an ordinary, free Canadian!This is a big one folks, an important show! Episode 40 of HatRadio! features JOSEPH PUSUMA, a Hungarian Roma, who spent three years in sanctuary, in two different Toronto churches, together with his wife and child, Lulu. They were locked up. They could not leave. They were denied their freedom by Immigration Canada, until they were freed. With that in mind, at the core of this show then, is one courageous man's true and clear appreciation of FREEDOM to go where he wants, and live life the way he determines. It's riveting.
In 2009, Joseph was a human r...2019-10-1800 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Episode 39 - Steve Kowch: A Radio Legend with Heart & SoulWelcome to Episode 39 of HatRadio! with radio legend, Steve Kowch.
Anyone who knows anything about talk radio has heard of Steve Kowch or knows his work. Steve spent close to a half century in media, most of it in radio. He oversaw programming on major stations in Quebec, Ontario and nationally, and the kicker was, he hired Marty Galin and I, to be the Food Guys on CFRB1010, one of the highlights of our lives.
Steve was born in Montreal, Quebec. Like many people who evolve into superstars, his childhood was difficult. Steve was bullied at...2019-10-1100 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Episode 38 - Shawn Kendal/Shawna Ackerman: Their Dream. A Camp for Teens and Young Adults with Autism
Episode 38 of HatRadio! is a show about a loving couple, two people who built upon their relationship, to the extent that they launched a dream together, this past summer - a camp for teens and young adults with autism.
My guests for this show are Shawn Kendal and Shawna Akerman - affectionately called 'The Shawns'. I have known Shawn for 30 years and recently interviewed his father, Dr. Saul Kendal on episode 32 of HatRadio!. I only met Shawna prior to the show (although she says we once met), and quickly determined she is a fireball, committed to...2019-09-2700 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Episode 37 -- Sharon Hart-Green: The Soul of a WriterEpisode 37 of HatRadio! stars Toronto born novelist, professor of Hebrew literature, Sharon Hart-Green.
I didn't know Sharon prior to this interview. We discussed the blank-slate aspect of this schmooze; you know getting to know one another on the run. When doing such interviews, one hopes they’ll like their guest, or at least be interested in them. I was fortunate. I experienced both with Sharon Hart-Green and I had a sense she was okay with me.
From our time together, it became clear that reading copious amount of literature and writing books and short stories ha...2019-09-2100 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Episode 32 - Doctor Saul Kendal: An 83 Year-Old Dentist, a Friend & a Courageous Man!Episode 32 features Dr. Saul Kendal, an octogenarian who has been practicing dentistry for fifty-nine years. He's my dentist and when we began the interview on Tuesday, August 13th, I was partially drooling from my mouth as it had been frozen, so Saul could put a crown in my tooth. I love this man and couldn't wait to release the interview to my listeners.
Saul was born in Toronto. He was an only child. His parents were Louie and Annie. He was athletic and played basketball (a guard) for his high-school, Harbord Collegiate. Saul excelled at rebounding because he wa...2019-08-1600 min
Fit n’ Chips ChatsEpisode 63 - Avrum Bluming MD + Carol Tavris PhD: Estrogen MattersEstrogen Matters: Why Taking Hormones in Menopause Can Improve Women's Well-Being and Lengthen Their Lives -- Without Raising the Risk of Breast Cancer.This brilliant, groundbreaking book, co-authored by Avrum Bluming MD and Carol Tavris PhD. tackles the confusing and often controversial subject of HRT. Realising there was so much misinformation out there, they decided to set the record straight and this book is the result. It is so well researched that it’s every scientists dream, but it’s written so that every day folk, like me, can digest the information and feel comfort in their expe...2019-08-1549 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Episode 27 Benjamin Shinewald: A Worldly Winnipeger Destined to be a Forklift DriverWelcome to Episode 27 of Hatradio! with our guest, Benjamin (Benjy) Shinewald.
A question I always ask myself when I write these blurbs is, why did I bring this particular person on Hatradio! I'm not willy-nilly about my choice of guests. Not at all! I am very particular in fact, as I want to interview folks who are articulate and can express their narrative in a cogent fashion. I delight in schmoozing with a man or woman who has a colorful past. And mostly I enjoy nice people who are thoughtful and by definition, inspiring.
All o...2019-07-0500 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Episode 24 Avrum Rosensweig, Just Me!THIS EPISODE IS IN MEMORY OF OUR CHILDREN WHO DIED OF HIV/AIDS IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA, OR WHO BECAME ORPHANS BECAUSE OF IT. IT IS IN MEMORY OF OUR NEIGHBORS, WHO LIVED ON THE STREETS OF OUR TOWN AND DIED THERE THIS PAST WINTER. REST IN PEACE. THANK YOU FOR COMING OUR WAY!
Episode 24 of Hatradio! is a first of its kind. It is a 1-man show, Just me!.
I quite enjoyed doing this segment. I enjoyed it because it gave me the chance to talk and hear my own history and how tikun olam (re...2019-06-1400 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Episode 21 - David Rheaume: Canada's Norman RockwellDavid Rheaume, Canada's Norman Rockwell, is a big man. The bigness i'm talking about is found in this man's spirit.
My old friend, joined me at my place on May 21. 2019 to do an interview. It was lovely to see David as it had been a while.
David and I were inextricably bound together for three years, way back in the days when I was doing a TV series with Marty called, 'The Moveable Feast'. Dave was the director. He did a brilliant job of keeping me and Marty on the straight and narrow (well sort of...2019-05-2400 min
of Leadership"Almost Destroying my Family [with Bowen's Theory]" by Avrum NadigelWhere does punk rock, a young Canadian boy's triangle with his mom and dad, and Bowen's Theory intersect? In the life of Author, Relationship Therapist, and Music Maker Avrum Nadigel's life! Here we see Bowen's Theory engage with the journey of Avrum's growth from a "commitment “phobe” into not only a relationship therapist but a committed husband.2019-05-0746 minHatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Episode 18 Sadie Domb:The Fascinating Life of Avrum's Son's Bar Mitzvah Teacher!Somewhere, sometime, a young boy or girl sits together with their bar/bat mitzvah teacher learning the ancient art of singing the trope - the notes devised two thousand years ago to celebrate every syllable of the Torah.
The ‘day of’ arrives – the Bar/Bat mitzvah day – and the thirteen year old boy, or the twelve year old girl walks up to the open scroll, the Five books of Moses, and begins to sing. Carefully they manage the revi’i, a note that modestly ends a Torah thought. They breathe deeply to chant the pazer, a noise that curls...2019-05-0300 min
Point of InquiryCarol Tavris And Avrum Bluming On The Myth That Estrogen Causes Breast CancerThis week’s episode of Point of Inquiry Jim Underdown speaks with Carol Tavris, social psychologist and author of Mistakes Were Made (But Not By Me) and Avrum Bluming, hematologist, medical oncologist, and emeritus clinical professor at USC about the common myth in the medical field surrounding the link between breast cancer and estrogen. The talk centers around their recent book, Estrogen Matters which examines the practice of administering estrogen to women suffering from symptoms of menopause and the push back they received due to a long-held misconception that estrogen leads to an increased chance of contracting breas...2019-05-021h 09
Sigma Nutrition Radio#279: Avrum Bluming, MD & Carol Tavris, PhD – Estrogen, Menopause & Misconceptions About Hormone ReplacementLinks: Click here for episode page Receive our free weekly email about nutrition/health content About This Episode: Avrum Bluming received his MD from the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. He spent four years as a senior investigator for the National Cancer Institute and for two of those years was director of the Lymphoma Treatment Center in Kampala, Uganda. He organized the first study of lumpectomy for the treatment of breast cancer in Southern California in 1978, and for more than two decades he has been studying the benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy...2019-04-231h 02HatRadio!: Just a Jewish guy, trying with friends, to figure out what the hell is going on!Episode 15 - The Marty & Avrum Radio YearsCan you say which of the decades in your life was the most fun? Is that possible?
From 1995 - 2005, Marty Galin and I, were partners on radio and television, and there is no doubt that those ten years were an absolute blast and indeed, the funnest of my life! Have a listen to this podcast and you'll here all about those special years and our time together, including five years on Talk 640, five years on CFRB and the TV shows we did together like The Movable Feast.
My dear, best friend Marty, is one of...2019-04-0900 min