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Trinity Forum ConversationsFaith and Foreign AidUS foreign aid is unexpectedly in the news in 2025 as never before. What do Christians need to know, to help us be part of the dialogue?America's history of foreign aid dates back at least to the Marshall Plan that followed World War II. Many Christians have been involved. How have these believers thought about the appropriate roles of government and of faith-based institutions? What has the US been doing, with what impact? And what is the situation on the ground now?Three believers knowledgeable about this work join...2025-04-291h 01
Csak semmi córesz! – ez a Mazsihisz podcastCsupán két kavics: a Pécsi Zsidó Hitközség múltja és jelene #24Csupán két kavics – A Pécsi Zsidó Hitközség múltja és jelene Tizenöt év alatt, amióta Goldmann Tamás a Pécsi Zsidó Hitközség elnöke, csupán két apró zavargás történt, az is lopva, éjszaka; egy-egy kaviccsal betörték a zsinagóga ablakát. Hogy kik voltak? Talán csak vagánykodó fiatalok, mert egyébként a városban nem tapasztalni antiszemita megnyilatkozásokat. Sőt, ama október 7. másnapján több mint kétszáz városlakó – köztük a polgármester – néma felvonulással tiltakozott...2025-02-2520 min
We Can Be RealCenter for Great Expectations: Veronica FinlayThis week on We Can Be Real, I have a conversation with Veronica Finlay, Director of Development at The Center for Great Expectations. CGE is a nonprofit rehabilitation center that seeks to form a partnership with homeless pregnant, and /or parenting women and adolescents, men, and their children, in creating a safe place, safe presence and a safe path, that enables clients to experience, choose and maintain physical, psychological, social and spiritual health for themselves, their children and their families. CGE's Vision " To be a national leader in providing transformational (behavior health) substance use and mental health treatment to...2024-05-1550 minWe Can Be RealPrenups, Signs of Separation and Having a “Successful” Divorce with Angela Kim, Matrimonial and Family Law AttorneyNo one goes into a marriage expecting to get divorced. Unfortunately, the harsh reality is that many marriages fail and when they fail it is so important to have the right people on your side to help you navigate this extremely intimate and sensitive time. This week on We Can Be Real I’m talking about prenups, signs of separation, and having a “successful” divorce. Angela Kim is the chair of HDRB&B’s Matrimonial and Family Law Department. Her clients rely on her at critical – and often profoundly upsetting – moments in their lives. Angela handle...2024-03-0743 minWe Can Be RealFinding Your “Last Love” with Natalie Kita, Love CoachIf you’re like me trying to date again later in life, you may have realized that dating isn’t how it used to be. In this digital era of dating, you might find yourself intimidated to even start or end up on dates with all the wrong guys. That’s why for Valentine's Day I wanted to treat my listeners to an episode with love coach, Natalie Kita. This week on We Can Be Real Natalie and I are talking about finding your last love. Natalie Kita is a love coach, helping smart, successful, spiritu...2024-02-1455 min
Aphasia Access ConversationsEpisode #113: Adapting the A-FROM to Dysphagia to Guide Whole-Person Care: A Conversation with Theresa Yao and Jocelen HamiltonI’m Ellen Bernstein-Ellis, Director Emeritus of the Aphasia Treatment Program at Cal State East Bay and a member of the Aphasia Access Podcast Working Group. Aphasia Access strives to provide members with information, inspiration, and ideas that support their aphasia care through a variety of educational materials and resources. I'm today's host for an episode that will feature Jocelen Hamilton and Theresa Yao from Stanford Healthcare. We will discuss how adapting the A-FROM to swallowing disorders can offer a person-centered approach to assessing and treating a person with dysphagia. Guest Bios 2024-01-0247 min
Glossza"No Partner for Peace": Az izraeli-palesztin háború történeti és nemzetközi háttere2023. október 7-én újabb fordulatot vett az izraeli-palesztin konfliktus, amikor a Hamász terrorszervezet nagyszabású támadást indított Izrael ellen. Milyen körülmények vezettek a jelenlegi háborús állapothoz? Mit tudhatunk a két állam közötti érdekellentétről és a konfliktus kezdetéről? A nagyhatalmak milyen szerepet játszottak az izraeli-palesztin konfliktus kialakulásában? Milyen megoldási kísérletek születtek eddig az izraeli-palesztin ellentét kibékítésére?
A Glossza 39. adásában az izraeli-palesztin háború történeti és nemzetközi hátterének elemzésére kértünk fel...2023-12-151h 13We Can Be RealThe Power of Vulnerability + Podcast UpdatePodcast Update: After this episode, I will be putting the podcast on pause for a bit. In light of the cruelty happening in Israel, it feels disingenuous to continue posting content that in comparison, feels so trivial. It is important for me to keep the airways open for the professionals who come to serve and educate. In the meantime, you can connect with me on Instagram @ellenschweitzer_lifecoach. Please continue to follow the podcast so that you will be notified when I return. I am looking forward to reconnecting with you in a much lighter time. 2023-11-0212 minWe Can Be RealShedding Light on Antisemitism with Lauri BaderAntisemitism is far from a new concept. Historically, there have been times when it was extremely bad and other times when it leveled out. Right now we are unfortunately in a really bad, really scary time. This week on We Can Be Real Lauri is back on the podcast to join me in talking about antisemitism. Lauri Bader has been actively involved with the Jewish Federation of Nothern New Jersey for 20 years and served as President of its Women’s Philanthropy for 3 years. She is a member of AIPAC which promotes the relationship between the...2023-10-2632 minWe Can Be RealLove Has No Age Limit: Widow’s Perspective on the Golden Bachelor with Debbie and JayneeFor the first time ever, The Bachelor franchise is giving someone a second chance at love in the later part of their life with the release of The Golden Bachelor. As widows ourselves, my friends Debbie, Jaynee, and I were interested in tuning in to get a glimpse of what it looks like for other people in our situation to find love again. This week on We Can Be Real, my guests and I discuss The Golden Bachelor from a widow’s perspective! In this episode, Debbie, Jaynee, and I discuss:Our positive and negative takeaways fro...2023-10-1943 minWe Can Be RealWe Stand for Israel with Lauri BaderIn light of the senseless violence and destruction in Israel, it would be irresponsible to continue putting out regular podcast episodes without using my platform to address these horrific acts of terrorism. Complacency is NOT an option here. This week on We Can Be Real I’m joined by my dear friend Lauri Bader who fortunately got out of Israel safely and recounts her story while sharing resources for how we can help.Lauri Bader has been actively involved with the Jewish Federation of Nothern New Jersey for 20 years and served as President of it...2023-10-1226 minWe Can Be RealCultivating Connection and Capitalizing on Every Opportunity with Mark “MAYOR” FareseContent Warning: This episode includes brief mentions of violence and murder. We are not in control of the hand we are dealt in life. We are, however, in control of what we do with that hand and how we make the most of it to make a life worth living. This week on We Can Be Real I’m joined by Mark “Mayor” Farese sharing his life story and how he cultivated connection and capitalized on every opportunity that came his way. In this episode, Mark “MAYOR” and I discus...2023-10-0544 minWe Can Be RealOvercoming Loneliness One Connection at a TimeYou don’t have to be physically alone- widowed, separated, single, etc. to feel alone. As humans, we are driven by connection and human interaction so even if we’re seemingly surrounded by people the majority of our lives, that feeling of loneliness can still creep in. This week on We Can Be Real I’m talking about overcoming loneliness one connection at a timeSome of the things I am doing to overcome my loneliness include:Sharing how I am feeling with other people to not keep everything bottled up.Reconnecting with my family...2023-09-2818 minWe Can Be RealFinding Light in the Dark Through Artistic Expression with Stephanie HirschCreativity is inside all of us and it does not matter which medium we choose to practice, the path to self-expression and self-development is through artistic expression. This week on We Can Be Real I’m joined by Stephanie Hirsch to talk about finding light in the dark through artistic expression!Stephanie Hirsch is a New York-based mixed media artist whose conceptual works explore themes of self-transformation and awareness. Stitching together words and imagery representing notions of strength, courage, humanity, and renewal, Hirsch questions and repositions everyday phrases. She repurposes objects generally considered masculine in nature and fe...2023-09-2139 minWe Can Be RealConfessions of a Female Rabbi with Rabbi Rebecca Keren EisenstadtIf I asked you to picture a Rabbi, you may have a specific type of person in mind and that person most likely wouldn’t have the Instagram handle @myhotrabbi. Today’s guest is challenging these stereotypes and paving a path of her own sharing Judaism in a joyful way. This week on We Can Be Real I’m joined by Rabbi Rebecca to discuss confessions of a female Rabbi. Rebecca Keren Eisenstadt is a Rabbi and private educator. She obtained semicha from Mesifta Adas Wolkowisk in New York. She graduated with Honors from NYU's T...2023-09-1454 minWe Can Be RealThe Mindset Shifts to Overcome a Binge Eating Disorder with Meghan McDonough, Former ClientOvercoming a binge eating disorder (or any eating disorder for that matter) is so much more than focusing on gaining or losing weight. There are a series of mindset shifts that need to happen first so that you can begin to make healthy choices that will lead you toward becoming the best version of yourself. This week on We Can Be Real I’m joined by my guest Meghan to talk about the mindset shifts to overcome a binge eating disorder. Meghan is a middle school science teacher in New York City about to begin her 27th yea...2023-09-0758 minWe Can Be RealReevaluating and Leaning Into Your Core ValuesI’ve been thinking a lot about core values because I used to believe that I would have the same core values for a lifetime. Recently, after reevaluating my core values, I have noticed a shift away from my focus on being a wife and a mother to valuing so much more. This week on We Can Be Real I’m talking about reevaluating and leaning into your core values!In this episode, I discuss the shift in my core values after the loss of my husband and my children transitioning into their adult live...2023-08-3117 minWe Can Be RealSurviving The Grief of Losing a Loved One with Brittany Pinto, LMSWLosing a loved one is one of the most difficult life experiences someone can go through. We all experience and process our grief differently and thus, survive in our own ways. Regardless of how you work through your grief, talking to someone can help. This week on We Can Be Real I’m talking about surviving the grief of losing a loved one. Brittany is a psychotherapist at Boutique Psychotherapy in NYC. She practices individual talk therapy with her clients and her specialty is working with adults struggling with anxiety, relationships, life transitions, women’s healt...2023-08-2457 minWe Can Be RealBuilding Resilience in the Face of AdversityI wasn’t the most resilient when I was younger, often caving under pressure and turning to food and weed to cope with the struggles in my lfie. As I got older, I found my resilience out of the necessity of caring for the people that I loved and my resilience grew from there. This week on We Can Be Real I’m talking about building resilience in the face of adversity.In this episode, I discuss:The first time I really had to be resilient in life as a newly divorced mother of t...2023-08-1717 minWe Can Be RealThe Power in Finding and Sharing Your Personal Story with Patrice PoltzerYour personal story tells your clients what it is that you stand for. It shows them (and yourself through the work to find your story) your purpose and the things that drive you. It acts as a magnet to draw opportunities to yourself because once you stand in your personal story, you’ll find yourself showing up differently not only in your business but in your life. This week on We Can Be Real I, joined by my guest Patrice Poltzer are talking about the power in finding and sharing your personal story. After mak...2023-08-101h 05We Can Be RealNew Beginnings: Navigating the Dating World (or Choosing Not To)When I started my podcast, I vowed to share my life experiences and how I got through them with strength, resilience, and humility. The same goes for this episode where I talk about being single and dating again after losing the love of my life. This week on We Can Be Real I’m talking about navigating the dating world (or choosing not to).In this episode, I discuss:My dating history and what ultimately led me to find the love of my life in my late husband Gary. The way being married to...2023-08-0325 minWe Can Be RealBoosting Confidence And Cultivating Self-Esteem with Hila Revah, LCSWSelf-esteem is linear and confidence is subjective. It is all part of a journey with peaks and valleys made up of the experiences throughout our lives. This week on We Can Be Real I’m joined by Hila Revah to talk about boosting confidence and cultivating self-esteem!Hila Revah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker currently working in a private practice in Bergen County, New Jersey. In her sessions with clients, she starts where the client is at. Through empathy and validation, Hila helps clients address the issues they came to see her for by...2023-07-2755 minWe Can Be RealIdentifying the Difference Between Hunger, Appetite, and Cravings with Brigitte Zeitlin, MPH, RD, CDNConceptually, we know what hunger is but in our busy lives, we can lose touch with it making it increasingly difficult to recognize the difference between habits and cravings. Differentiating between hunger, appetite, and cravings is so important as everything we do in life plays into how we eat and how we take care of ourselves from the inside out. This week on We Can Be Real I’m joined by Brigitte Zeitlin to talk about identifying the difference between hunger, appetite, and cravings.Brigitte Zeitlin is a celebrated women’s health coach and Registered Dietitian and foun...2023-07-201h 04We Can Be RealWisdom Across Generations: An Interview with My Mother, LenoreThere is so much that we can learn from those who are older and wiser than us. That is why this week on the We Can Be Real podcast, I am joined by my mother, Lenore Gensior as she shares her wisdom, life experiences and advice. This week on We Can Be Real, we’re exploring wisdom across generations!In this episode, my mom and I discuss:Advice she would give her 20-year-old self knowing what she knows today.The 3 C’s of finding the right partner. When luck plays into our live journ...2023-07-1342 minWe Can Be RealUnderstanding and Managing Our Emotional Response to Triggers with My Daughters, Lauren and HillaryThe word ‘trigger’ has become such a common word in our language to describe an intense feeling or emotional response to something. While many may consider this to be an overused word, we can also see it as a way to foster connection and open the door to communicating our feelings. This week on We Can Be Real I’m joined by 2 of my daughters, Lauren and Hillary as we talk about our triggers, what they mean, and how we manage them.In this episode, Lauren, Hillary, and I discuss:The definition of a t...2023-07-0646 minWe Can Be RealUsing the Sandwich Model to Approach Difficult ConversationsThe most important thing to remember when approaching a difficult conversation is to do so in a gentle, respectful manner that gives everyone the space to feel seen and heard. And using the sandwich method to approach these conversations allows you to do just that! This week on We Can Be Real I’m talking about how you can use the sandwich model to approach difficult conversations. In this episode, I walk you through the mental steps you should take leading up to the difficult conversation and how you can use the sandwich model to know what to...2023-06-2920 minWe Can Be RealHow to Handle Difficult ConversationsWhether it’s with a friend, family member, co-worker or whoever else, it can feel incredibly scary to have a difficult conversation. But if the person or relationship is important to you, it is so important to practice healthy communication and approach the conversation head-on. This week on We Can Be Real I’m talking about how to handle difficult conversations!In this episode, I discuss:Shifting your perspective to approach the situation with a conversation, not a confrontation. How to recognize and handle the “gremlin” within you.Knowing when to address something and when...2023-06-2220 minWe Can Be RealWhy Movement Matters and Sharing the Secret to Building an Online Community with Chase WillmanWith the continual rise in online fitness programs post-pandemic, creators and instructors are finding themselves in a unique position to share their expertise and build community in a whole new way. Today’s guest is an expert in just that. This week on We Can Be Real I, alongside my guest Chase Willman are talking about why movement matters and how Chase built her thriving online community!As a long-time ballet dancer and performer, Chase brings her infectious energy and positive attitude to everything that she does. Chase began her fitness career as one of...2023-06-1538 minWe Can Be RealHow Movement Changed My Life (More Than Once)Continuing the conversation from my first 3 episodes, I knew I wanted to record an episode on the value of movement in my eating disorder recovery. Movement not only was an incredible asset in recovering from my eating disorder but it has given me community and a higher sense of self-esteem and strength. This week on We Can Be Real I’m talking about how movement changed my life (more than once)!In this episode, I discuss the benefits of incorporating movement and exercise into your life, the different ways I have personally incorporated movement in...2023-06-0816 minWe Can Be RealBreaking Free from the Binge: My Eating Disorder Story- Part 1{CONTENT WARNING: Eating Disorder, Binge Eating Disorder}One of the most pivotal points of my life revolved around the binge eating disorder I developed as a young girl and carried into my early adulthood. It impacted every aspect of my life and while I can now say I am free from the binge, my eating disorder is part of my story and influences how I help my clients today. That being said, this week on We Can Be Real I’m opening up and sharing my binge eating disorder story. Disclaimer: The...2023-06-0125 minWe Can Be RealBreaking Free from the Binge: My Eating Disorder Story- Part 2{CONTENT WARNING: Eating Disorder, Binge Eating Disorder}One of the most pivotal points of my life revolved around the binge eating disorder I developed as a young girl and carried into my early adulthood. It impacted every aspect of my life and while I can now say I am free from the binge, my eating disorder is part of my story and influences how I help my clients today. This week on We Can Be Real I’m continuing my binge eating disorder story. In this episode, I discuss:The...2023-06-0112 minWe Can Be RealReclaiming Your Life From a Binge Eating Disorder with Kathryn Hansen, Author of Brain Over Binge{Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of eating disorders.}The definition of binge eating describes this disordered eating as feeling out of control when eating, eating when you’re full or not hungry, eating until you’re uncomfortably full, or frequently eating alone or in secret. As with anything, there is a lot of subjectivity to it and it looks different for everyone. This week on We Can Be Real, my guest Kathryn Hansen and I are talking about reclaiming your life after a binge eating disorder. Kathryn Hansen stopped binge...2023-06-0150 min
Welcome to RoyvilleRV: Let’s Try #3: Beyond the FirelightThe conclusion of the scenario and Steve and Ellen give their final thoughts in this conclusion to the Let's Try review of Beyond the Firelight.
Music Credit: One Shot by Got Jax
Cover Art by Elena Schweitzer/ shutterstock.com from the book: Beyond the Firelight by Aaron T Huss
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Welcome to RoyvilleRV: Let’s Try: Beyond the Firelight, Part 1Let's Try: Beyond the Firelight, Part 1
Ellen and Steve review the role playing game, Beyond the Firelight by Aaron T, Huss.
Part 1, Ellen and Steve review the book and character creation for Beyond the Firelight. In Part 2, they will play a scenario from the book.
Music Credit: One Shot by Got Jax
Cover Art by Elena Schweitzer/ shutterstock.com from the book: Beyond the Firelight by Aaron T Huss
2023-05-1432 minWe Can Be RealWelcome to We Can Be Real!We Can Be Real explores the real, sometimes sad, challenging, raw, and vulnerable aspects of life with humor and compassion. As a recently widowed 61-year-old life coach, host Ellen Schweitzer shares her life experiences and the ways in which she found the strength to persevere and thrive. In this podcast, you’ll hear stories and insights paired with expert advice that will inspire you to face your own challenges with courage and hope. We Can Be Real is the podcast for anyone who wants to live authentically, with raw honesty, and with a sense of humor. Join us...2023-05-1205 min
Beautiful Commitment - Vegan Erfolgreich Glücklich017 Vorbild voraus!Bewege etwas
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https://www.geo.de/geolino/mensch/3461-rtkl-weltveraenderer-mahatma-gandhi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm7Babs_FJU
http://www.oprah.com/index...2019-05-2337 min