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Hope to RechargeBorderline Personality Disorder (BPD): When Someone You Love Has BPD (Meg Rowley) Pt4In this fourth episode of our Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month series, Matana welcomes back DBT therapist Meg Rowley for a powerful and practical conversation on supporting loved ones with BPD. After exploring diagnosis, the recovery journey, and core DBT skills in previous episodes, today’s discussion turns the spotlight on family members and caregivers—and the vital role they play.Together, Matana and Meg unpack:How to support someone with BPD without enablingWhy regulating your own emotions is the first stepThe power and nuance of validation (plus what NOT to say)How to set healthy boun...
2025-06-3056 min
Hope to RechargeOctober 7th (Solo)In this heartfelt and personal episode, Matana shares her experiences and reflections on recent events in Israel, including the conflict and war. She emphasizes the significance of checking in with one's emotions and needs, expressing empathy, and choosing love and kindness in the face of adversity. Matana discusses her struggle with consuming distressing news and highlights the importance of focusing on the positive and being grateful during challenging times. She encourages listeners to reach out, offer support, and foster connections, spreading love and kindness as they navigate the complexities of the world.If you need more support...
2023-11-0231 min
Hope to RechargeBreaking the Stigma & Shedding Light on Adult ADHD (Dr. Dara Abraham)Awareness can be the first step towards empowerment, and such is the case with adult ADHD. In this episode, join Matana and Dr. Dara Abraham, a psychiatrist specializing in adult ADHD, as they discuss the differences in ADHD symptoms presentation between children and adults, and the general process of getting diagnosed and treated later in life. They also tackle the benefits and side effects of medication as a first-line treatment, other possible forms of care, as well as the common misconceptions about ADHD diagnosis that cause others to hesitate from seeking help.Often becoming an undiagnosed condition...
2023-09-211h 27
Hope to RechargeThe Language of Vibration: How Words Shape Our Energy and Reality (Giselle van Lux)Giselle van Lux, based in Berlin, Germany, is blessed from birth with the unique ability to see and feel energy, in words, both thought or spoken and can transform energies in seconds for an uplifting personal growth. This gift enables her to directly “read” energy signatures. She works as a consciousness coach, helping clients work on their energies and realize the power of words in order to manifest the best versions of themselves .Energy, frequency, vibration, thoughts and words, among many other things: how can these concepts actually transform the way a person lives? In this episode, join...
2023-06-291h 28
Hope to RechargeRevisiting the Trauma 13 Years Later (Solo)As we close out May, designated as Mental Health Awareness Month, Matana reflects on the traumatic event that happened 13 years ago that would lead to the Hope to Recharge podcast.If you need more support in your mental health journey please reach out to us in our private Facebook group. We also offer free 30-minute fitting calls for our coaching program. You do not have to walk through your mental health struggle alone. Because as always, together is better!There is no substitute for a listening ear. Get Your Free 30 Minute Consultation Today.ht...
2023-05-251h 00
Hope to RechargeImprove Your Mental Health (& Life) By Becoming Self Aware (Solo)As we enter into May, designated as Mental Health Awareness Month, Matana reflects on four years of Hope to Recharge and celebrates walking alongside mental health warriors. She shares how she balances work and passions and lessons learned at the happiness Study Academy retreat in Lake Como, Italy and traveling through Switzerland. Offering practical tips for today and tomorrow as well as the importance of flexibility in mental health support by discovering beauty in Italy and Switzerland and how the power of manifestation in travel and life can help find gratitude in hectic seasons. She discussed the different styles...
2023-05-0541 min
Hope to RechargeGetting Unstuck: Live with More Mindfulness & Purpose (Dr. Leah Katz)Having a strained relationship with religion is not new for a lot of people, especially those that come from an Orthodox background. In this episode, Matana and Dr. Leah Katz, a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with teenagers and adults, talks with us about the role of mindfulness in breaking free from the traditions and expectations that keep us from living an authentic life and the journey towards living your authentic self and dealing with the obstacles that come with it. They also tackle the difference between spirituality and religion, and how mindfulness helps in redefining our approach...
2023-04-251h 02
Hope to RechargeGetting Unstuck: Live with More Mindfulness & Purpose (Dr. Leah Katz)Having a strained relationship with religion is not new for a lot of people, especially those that come from an Orthodox background. In this episode, Matana and Dr. Leah Katz, a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with teenagers and adults, talks with us about the role of mindfulness in breaking free from the traditions and expectations that keep us from living an authentic life and the journey towards living your authentic self and dealing with the obstacles that come with it. They also tackle the difference between spirituality and religion, and how mindfulness helps in redefining our approach...
2023-04-241h 04
Jewish Women Talk About MidlifeYour mental health at midlife [with Matana Poupko Jacobs]Devora Krasnianski speaks with Matana Poupko Jacobs, mental health consultant and host of the Hope to Recharge podcast, about mental health in midlife. We spoke about her own mental health journey, her struggles, and how she grew so much from her experiences that she now is so passionate to share about mental health with everyone. We spoke about changes and transitions, acceptance, of finding our own voice in midlife, about the power of gratitude and some of her favorite sayings that pull her through life.
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2023-02-0853 min
Hope to RechargeSex & Intimacy in the Orthodox Jewish Community: What’s working, What’s not working & What needs to change (Talli Rosenbaum)Talli Rosenbaum, an individual, couples and certified sex therapist, who deals mainly with human relationships, and in particular, intimate relationships, joins us in this eye opening episode that confronts a controversial topic that needs exploration. Suppressed and overt traumas of all kinds can be often be triggered and revealed in intimate and personal sexual situations. Even more, one's first sexual experience in of itself, can be perceived as a traumatic event, if conversation, mutual expectations, assumptions and desires are not properly addressed in advance.Intimacy and the dynamics between marriage partners have been a taboo subject in...
2023-01-1050 min
Hope to RechargeSex & Intimacy in the Orthodox Jewish Community: What’s working, What’s not working & What needs to change (Talli Rosenbaum)Talli Rosenbaum, an individual, couples and certified sex therapist, who deals mainly with human relationships, and in particular, intimate relationships, joins us in this eye opening episode that confronts a controversial topic that needs exploration. Suppressed and overt traumas of all kinds can be often be triggered and revealed in intimate and personal sexual situations. Even more, one's first sexual experience in of itself, can be perceived as a traumatic event, if conversation, mutual expectations, assumptions and desires are not properly addressed in advance.Intimacy and the dynamics between marriage partners have been a taboo subject in...
2023-01-1050 min
Hope to RechargeListen to Understand (Solo)In this first episode of 2023, Matana walks through the steps of how to focus on listening. Others often turn to us to unpack concerns, share moments and be a listening ear but we may not give the attention they deserve, despite our best intentions. Moreoften, people aren't using the words to accurately transmit what they wish to convey or the emotions they feel.Human connection is critical and to be a soundboard without presence of mind isn't providing empathy or sympathy to those who may desperately need it at that moment. We often listen without understanding the...
2023-01-0626 min
Hope to RechargeGratitude Meditation - Invite & Ignite Living Alive (Solo)A Thanksgiving Holiday Gift to you:Each morning I start my day with a gratitude meditation that grounds me, brings me back to "center" and "balances" me for the day as much as possible. This process helps me to focus on things that matter to me and still allows space for what hurts at the same time. On this Thanksgiving, I want to thank you all, each and every one of you, for being a part of Hope to Recharge, for joining me in my journey and being a part of our mission. I am grateful and...
2022-11-2415 min
Hope to RechargeHow We Did It & What's Next (Solo)As Hope to Recharge completes its 3rd year and 200th episode, we take a moment to recognize past achievements and accomplishments and give gratitude to those who helped reach this milestone. Although the journey of healing was treacherous and laden with the possibility of defeat, we continue to discuss and practice the essential tools that allow us to move forward each day.While focusing on the past of both the podcast and her own personal journey, Matana discusses the path moving forward, which is full of potential and the continuing course of Hope to recharge podcast rebranding...
2022-06-0220 min
Hope to RechargeMental Health Awareness Month: Does Awareness Help? (Solo)Coming back from Passover break, we catch up on Matana's journey, and the internal changes seen over the past few weeks. May is crowned National Mental Health Awareness month, but is it enough to just have it marked in a calendar? Growth and appreciation are a constant and required focus to continue along the journey of recovery and noticing the little details are a critical tool to developing a healthy gratitude mindset. Awareness can be fickle if it isn't well defined and intended for long term internalization.Awareness is only successful if we make a commitment to...
2022-05-0535 min
Hope to RechargeThe Heartbeat of Life (Solo)As Matana faces different hectic life events, she navigates from important to more important. Often, we neglect important items for things that are more important, and that's ok. Feeling unaccomplished or missing out on goals can often lead to disappointment but we need to also focus on downtime. Critically important for maintaining proper mental health, taking the time we need to reflect, relax or focus is also needed for continued energy.When we need to, choosing ourselves over others isn't selfish, but is self preservation. When we do get set back, feeling the pain, struggle or anxiety...
2022-03-3129 min
Hope to RechargeThe Home Run Formula Using Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET) Therapy (Jason Wasser)Jason Wasser is a healer therapist who practices the neuro-emotional technique. A licensed marriage and family therapist, he is one of only a few thousand licensed NET practitioners in the country and a mind-body integrative wellness specialist. His knowledge about the mind-body connection and how to move past traditional talk therapy through trauma muscle testing is extensive.Jason has witnessed firsthand positive patient outcomes that he has facilitated through his use of the neuro-emotion technique for releasing physical pain rooted in emotional trauma. Giving us a rare inside look at the new research being done by Andrew...
2022-02-171h 01
Hope to RechargeBreaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD (Dr. Eli Lebowitz)Children with OCD and anxiety need their parents to understand that they feel terrified. They need their parents to express confidence in their ability to face their fears. What they don't need is for their parents to do everything for them when they're afraid because over time, they will need to learn how to deal with their fears when their parents aren't around. Dr. Lebowitz’s book, Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents, provides a roadmap for how parents can successfully guide their children to overcome their fears. The way par...
2022-02-021h 00
Hope to RechargeLiving with Infertility Miscarriage & Chronic Bleeding (Alana Shlagbaum) Part 2In part 2 of our talk with Alana Shlagbaum, who is not a therapist, doctor or any kind of health expert but a preschool teacher from New Jersey, Matana shares her own personal story with Alana, of how miscarriage and living with chronic bleeding prevented her from becoming pregnant.After having her first son, Matana went on birth control. During that time, she also lived with chronic feminine bleeding which got worse after her third child. Due to Jewish law, she was unable to physically be with her husband unless she had stopped bleeding and undergone ritual bathing, b...
2022-01-2635 min
Hope to RechargeLiving with Infertility Miscarriage & Chronic Bleeding (Alana Shlagbaum)Our guest today is not a therapist, doctor or any kind of health expert but a preschool teacher from New Jersey. She talks about our personal experiences with infertility, miscarriage, and living with chronic bleeding conditions. Alana struggled for years without having anyone who understood what she was going through, so she is here to offer that support she never had to others.Living with an uncommon condition is difficult enough when it’s known what i's going on, but so many people are sick with difficult symptoms, and nobody can tell them why. Doctors are too of...
2022-01-201h 04
Hope to RechargeMistakes in Communication (Solo)We are human and are always evolving, growing and learning. Many times, we don't communicate what we are feeling. We often neglect those close to us and lack the skills of how to effectively communicate. Sometimes, our biases feed our agenda and we take others for granted, not recognizing what they do for us or misdirect our mindset due to misunderstanding.Thankfully, the human experience is fluid and allows us to learn from past mistakes to make improvements, which only stand to benefit us, for we are the recipient of our own growth. Matana shares lessons learned...
2021-12-3028 min
Hope to RechargeGrowing After Parental Hoarding (Margy-Feldhuhn)Margy’s father committed suicide and her struggle with his mental health symptoms didn’t end with his death. He was a hoarder. Margy, as his only child, was thrust into the role of going through her parents’ house after he passed. She was the one who had to hire help and a dumpster and motivate her mother to go through her belongings every single day until the house was cleaned out.Margy provides us insight into the life of a hoarder by talking about her dad. Her father was funny. He was a successful self-employed lawyer and an...
2021-12-011h 03
Hope to RechargeWhat Do All Religions Have In Common?In this episode, Matana shares the common thread all religions are woven with. Gratitude is an essential gift for harnessing and focusing our innate power and allows us to grow and gift to others.We are innately blessed with the power of gratitude. This gift from G-d allows us to feel our abundance. Although to some it might come easily, the importance of daily recognition of the blessings in our lives, the things we should recognize and appreciate, this tool can transform our mindset to allow true abundance.See the full youtube video here: https...
2021-11-2310 min
Hope to RechargeWill You Be 1 of 25? (Solo)As we work on ourselves, we sometimes find that doing it alone is not enough. In this episode, Matana shares some of the details on the upcoming 2022 Ignite your Life Retreat and what we can expect. For the lucky 25 women selected to join, this retreat will be chock-full of pampering, tips and techniques towards the path of thriving, self motivation, sharing and inspiration.Hosted by Matana and Miri Grunhaus of www.mikahfashion.com and www.healwithgold.com, (Heal with Gold episode 133 and episode 135) this event will be a boutique retreat of yoga, meditation, mental health workshops, healing...
2021-11-0709 min
Hope to RechargeThe Power of Affirmations (Bob Baker)Bob Baker has been my virtual mentor for years. I have never actually met him before, but every morning, I listen to his podcast and let him guide me in speaking affirmations over my life. He is here today to share with us his own journey to embracing affirmations. Positivity had such a huge impact on my own healing, and Bob plays a big part in keeping that going in my daily life.Despite what you might think because of his current gregariousness and big personality, Bob was actually quite shy and insecure as a teen. His...
2021-10-2159 min
Hope to RechargeCan Empathy Heal?In this powerful solo episode, we hear a story of a daughter’s disappointment and how her mother makes space for that pain, with love and without judgement. Matana tells us how her daughter so badly wanted to travel abroad for a family wedding but due to covid travel restrictions, was unable to. Like so many facing mild or severe disappointments, regardless of the level of challenge, being there to help another person in pain can be daunting. Simply holding space for them, allows a feeling of empathy to unfold and can help sooth a broken heart. The...
2021-10-0622 min
Hope to RechargeSurviving 9/11: Perseverance & Rebuilding After Catastrophe (Ari Schonbrun)For the 20th anniversary of 9/11, I had the privilege of interviewing one of the few people who were inside the building and survived the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City. Ari Schonbrun worked on the 101st floor in the accounts receivables department of a stock market firm. Of their 960 employees in that office, only 302 survived. Most of those who lived were not in the office that day.Listen to hear his incredible story of why he got to work late that day, the events that transpired on the 78th floor, how he...
2021-09-121h 09
Hope to RechargeDBT & Radical Acceptance Coping Skills (Dr. Chaya Lieba Kobernick)We asked Dr. Kobernick to come back (her first episode is here: https://hopetorecharge.com/episode/dialectical-behavior-therapy-dr-chaya-lieba-kobernick/) because I have been getting tons of questions about Radical Acceptance, which is a building block of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I’ve also noticed that our most popular episodes have been those about BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder) and DBT so, I knew we needed an expert to come in and talk about it some more.Radical acceptance is the most difficult skill to master in DBT. Normally, the best way to go about it is to start with small, im...
2021-09-0248 min
Hope to RechargeOwn Your Own Story (Dr. Jen Fit)Two years ago, I talked to Dr. Jen about preparing for crises on this episode. About a year after that, Jen met the love of her life while in the midst of a very sudden, very public breakup. Today, she joins me from their honeymoon to speak about her healing journey.Jen shares how her close friends, family and even her own body had been trying to alert her to the unhealthiness of her romantic relationship, but she had not been willing to listen. Even when her intuition said something was not right, she could not find...
2021-08-181h 09
Hope to RechargeMindset 101: Ignore Negativity & Set Goals (Naomi Pelled)We had to bring Naomi back because so many of you reached out asking for more from her! She left us with so many questions after our first episode together. If you haven’t listened to that episode yet, do!! This one will not make much sense if you don’t.Naomi’s original motivators to lose weight did not work in the long term. This was partly because they were all about avoiding something negative, not about gaining a positive (“I want to lose weight so I won’t be judged by strangers” vs “I want to lose weight...
2021-08-1144 min
Hope to RechargeFinding My Orthodox Authenticity (Solo)There has been a lot of talk on social media about the Netflix show My Unorthodox Life these last couple weeks, and it has brought up a lot of different emotions for me. I thought I had healed from my upbringing, but I have found that I am still broken. After listening to others express their feelings for several days, I wanted to share how it has made me feel and what I have learned from this experience. My authentic self doesn’t necessarily fit anywhere. I felt attacked by both sides of the argument because I fol...
2021-07-2836 min
Hope to RechargeImproving Mental Health With Intuitive Eating (Gila Glassberg)What is intuitive eating and what is the mindset behind intuitive eating? What’s the difference between a registered dietician and a nutritionist? Gila Glassberg, an MS, RDN, CDN, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, answers these questions and more. Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch, developed a system called intuitive eating which consists of 10 steps. People placed on what they’d call “sensible meal plans” are really diets. What they found was that people would inevitably, they would lose the weight, but they would inevitably gain back the weight within a few months or a few years and they were fee...
2021-07-2152 min
Hope to RechargePositive Mindset Affects Our Physical Health (Naomi Pelled)Today, my new friend Naomi shares with us the story of how she lost half her body weight. At her heaviest, she was nearly 340 pounds, but today, she weighs about 160. She is active and able to keep up with her five-year-old twin boys, something she could not do when they were two. After struggling with her weight for her entire life, dealing with thyroid issues, and a period of infertility, Naomi has come to a place where she feels healthy and whole. Naomi said something to me that blew my mind. I mentioned that what we choose...
2021-07-1435 min
Hope to RechargeThe Body-Mind Connection (Atara Weisberger)Atara Weisberger is an expert on the connection between our mental and physical health. She coaches people to improve their lives through nutrition and movement. She shares her experience with coaching health and wellness, how to recognize and choose to change negative habits, and the mental health benefits of a good diet and exercise. Atara helped me with my own struggle to eat healthy food before dinnertime, asking what values were driving my desire to stop eating cake in the afternoons. I know how interconnected physical and mental health are, and I need to make good choices...
2021-07-071h 08
Hope to RechargeManifest Your Dreams Into reality (Solo)The power of manifesting one's dreams, goals and hopes into reality isn't magic. Its a power. So powerful is this gift, called the Law of Attraction that we receive from God, which we all have, that we can receive abundance and blessings to move forward on our paths of want. What we want can be manifested into reality and tapping into this power requires a few simple steps. One must first realize that we all possess this God given, God created ability, which is as real as the force of gravity. Sometimes, God only gifts our wishes...
2021-07-0138 min
Hope to RechargeFeeding the Body to Fuel the Mind (Nilli Grutman)We asked nutritionist, biochemist, and holistic health expert Nilli Grutman to talk a bit about the link between our physical health, mental health, and nutrition. She shared with us her philosophy about nutrition and how to approach eating well with an energy of giving rather than an energy of withholding. Nilli has spent the past seven years healing and guiding people with holistic nutrition. She seeks to restore her clients to a state of wellness by exploring the physical causes behind emotional imbalance. She detailed her process for us, starting with identifying hormone and neurochemical imbalances through a...
2021-06-1759 min
Hope to RechargeOpposite Emotions Coexisting (Solo)Sometime, we are beset with fear, panic, anxiety, unhappiness or other negative feelings. In this episode, Matana explains how mindset and proper preconditioning can offset negative emotions, but still hold on to them, in the right way. Learning that a teen who blossoms into an adult will be off to higher education away from home can be daunting and downright sad. Learning to cope with a family member who moves on to new things is exciting, and a thing of joy, but can also be laden with mixed emotions of sadness at leaving the presence of a...
2021-06-0918 min
Hope to RechargeOpening the Box (Solo)As Matana celebrates a two year milestone and wishes a Happy Birthday to the Hope to Recharge podcast, she gives gratitude to those instrumental in those who offered support and guidance in its creation. Although the microphone for the podcast was purchased many many months prior, she couldn't get the first step in opening the box and it laid on the side for some time. Through perseverance and hand holding, she took that initial step to open the box, despite her fears, anxiety and doubt. This episode is a must for those hesitant to take the initial...
2021-05-2718 min
Hope to RechargeFinding Fulfillment with Core Values (Dr. John Demartini)Dr. John Demartini’s books and podcasts taught me a tremendous amount about the law of attraction and living with gratefulness and changed how I view life. He shares his insight on the topic of core values, which are the vales that are most important to each of us. For some, this is learning or respecting others’ time or not being wasteful. For others, it may be teaching, being present in the moment, generosity or spontaneous fun. Each person has a different set of core values as life is not black and white and there are many shades of gray...
2021-05-261h 18
Hope to RechargeReliving the Trauma (Solo)As the Jewish Holiday of Shavuot approaches, Matana faces her Trauma, as this was the date that she had her first panic attack, which was the drive behind creating this podcast and creating a space dedicated to helping those in need who also suffer from depression and anxiety. In this solo episode, Matana shares her gratitude on having found a path to recovery and the techniques that she implements daily, to keep her on track and recovery. Thank you for listening to Hope to Recharge! if we are important to you, help us out and...
2021-05-1715 min
Hope to RechargeIdentifying Core Values for Self Awareness (Dr. Karin Anderson Abrell)Dr. Karin Anderson Abrell shares her story of choosing to let her core values lead her life, even when others don’t understand. She was unwed until her 40’s because she would not settle for a marriage that did not align with her values. Because of this experience, much of her work has been about helping others thrive as a single person. Our decisions and feelings are based on values. We need to understand our core values before we can begin the work of changing our thoughts and our mindset because values are the foundation for our thou...
2021-05-131h 13
Hope to RechargeDialectical Behavior Therapy (Dr. Chaya Lieba Kobernick)Borderline Personality disorder is often stigmatized and rarely mentioned in public circles as a topic of discussion. There is much shame around it and those diagnosed with it often keep it clandestine and private so as not to be exposed for the darkness they carry within them. Dr. Kobernick is a licensed clinical psychologist and the Founder and Director of The CBT/DBT Center. DBT stands for Dialectical Behavior Therapy which is a "behavior therapy". She helps patients target behaviors in order to affect how they are feeling. The additional layer here is Dialectics - which is...
2021-05-0752 min
Hope to RechargeMay - Mental health Awareness Month (Solo)As we enter into May, Mental Health Awareness Month, we discuss our gratitude at having reached this milestone, one episode at a time. Reaching a 2 year mark is only because of you, our listeners and in this short episode, we invite you to share your story with us: - What does "Mental health Awareness" mean to you? - How have you gained from the Hope to Recharge podcast, to help your awareness? We invite you to email hopetorecharge@gmail.com, comment or join our Facebook group and let us know! Thank...
2021-05-0410 min
Hope to RechargeLoving and Supporting a Loved One with BPD (Brina McNally)When Brina and Paul began to date, he was magnetic and charming. They had a connection from the first moment together having a drink. People at work had complained about Paul, saying he was aggressive and difficult. Brina never witnessed that side of him until about 6 months into their relationship, after Paul had too much to drink at a party. Not long after, Paul was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, after having been together almost 4 years and they had just gotten engaged. Brina knows every side of him, so when he begins to act in unexpected or...
2021-04-201h 01
Hope to RechargeHealing from BPD with Mindfulness (Hannah Galliers)Hannah Galliers has navigated through her journey with Borderline Personality Disorder, known in the United Kingdom as Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD). Although Hannah's official diagnosis with BPD was recent, she has been on a healing journey through meditation and mindfulness practices and other therapies for several years. As with many people with BPD, she grew up in a broken environment where she was not allowed to process emotion. In college, she faced recovery from sexual assault, and shortly after, one of her best friends passed away. The realization that the path she was walking might lead to her...
2021-04-1444 min
Hope to RechargeBorderline Personality Disorder: The Road to Recovery (Debbie DeMarco Bennett)Debbie DeMarco Bennett grew up in a difficult home situation and moved to foster care as a teen. She went through her own Hell, and chose to go back, to help those who live there. For Debbie, recovery started with a diagnosis. She was hospitalized with dehydration. Because her emotions were so strong, her nerves caused her to throw everything up. Her partner and her best friend came to the E.R. and told her, that if she didn’t figure out what was causing these emotional responses and get help, they would abandon her. She told the hospital st...
2021-04-091h 30
Hope to RechargeBreaking the Silence on Borderline Personality DisorderIn this short solo episode, Matana outlines the coming episodes dedicated to discussing Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) with those affected by it. From being diagnoses to determining the elusive diagnosis, this crippling disorder causes shame, panic and few known treatment options. The stigma is real, but those suffering need not be alone. Join us in upcoming episodes and hear firsthand how those affected are determined to persevere. After a close friend loses her eldest son, Matana flew in to be there with her in time of tragedy. While Passover was too short of a Holiday, it provided...
2021-04-0619 min
Hope to RechargeThe Teen Suicide Prevention Society (Jackie Simmons) Within the next 24 hours, more than 3,000 teenagers in the United States will attempt to take their own lives. Seventeen of them will succeed. Jackie Simmons' daughter, Stephanie, shared that statistic when delivering a speech which would change lives and inspire teens to come together with Stephanie's sisters and to create, "The Teen Suicide Prevention Society." When Stephanie was 14, she attempted suicide for the first time. Over the next several years, her mother placed her in different types of treatment programs, but never spoke with her directly about what she was going through. When Stephanie stood up and...
2021-03-241h 01
Hope to RechargeBeing the Parent of a Child Battling Mental Illness (Avremi Gourarie)I had the privilege of talking with Avremi Gourarie about the life of his daughter Yocheved, her struggle with an eating disorder, depression and her heartbreaking recent death. On December 22, 2020, 24 year old Yocheved took her own life. Yocheved was a kind and thoughtful person. Loved by all. She was a top student, always maintaining perfect grades in school and at the time of her passing, was in the process of applying to PHD nursing programs. Posthumously, the family learned that she was accepted at Columbia University in their DNP program on track to becoming a...
2021-03-1453 min
Hope to RechargeSearching for God in the Garbage (Bracha Goetz)Bracha Goetz walks us through her journey to finding purpose in her life. Her search began at age 12 when she started wondering what the point of anything was and feeling very empty inside. She thought there must be more to life than what those around her do and expected her to do. She began her struggle with food, experimented with drugs and sought out religions and philosophical schools of thought. As an adult in medical school, Bracha came upon a Jewish school in Israel for those searching for truth and clarity. It was there she encountered the...
2021-03-081h 01
Hope to RechargeThe Power of Pressing PauseWe are back after having taking February off. Many incredible things happened over the course of this month. A distant friend sent me a book on "Nishmat", the very prayer I try to practice each morning. Several other friends and acquaintances also sent gifts and notes that went exactly in line with what I was doing. Speaking engagements also fell into line. Simply pursuing what one wants, sends energy out into the universe that leads people to (unknowingly) do things for us. Taking time off allows us to pursue what our hearts truly desire and...
2021-02-2620 min
Hope to RechargeRecharging to Spring Forward (Solo)In this short episode, Matana shares her joy at Hope To Recharge podcast reaching a new milestone of 50,000 downloads. In order to improve herself, and her work, she, as most people, require the time to reflect, recharge and focus, and will be going on a short break. Resuming in March with new content, it's important for us all to pamper ourselves with needed rest to enjoy our growth. Incorporating meditation and self inflection are key components of relaxation and in moving forward with positivity. What do you do to in order to recharge? We'd love...
2021-02-0209 min
Hope to RechargeEmpower Your Mindset (Sari Dana)Today’s episode of Hope to Recharge is sponsored by https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge. Betterhelp.com is the world’s leading provider of online therapy. Their mission is to make professional counseling accessible, affordable, and convenient, so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere. Head to https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge for 10% off your first month of services. IMPORTANT: Be sure to click this link in order to get the 10% off code. ————————————————————————— Sari Dana tells us her story of how she chose to move away from dieting after a long struggle with binge eating. She chose to giv...
2021-01-2754 min
Hope to RechargeA Journey of Teen Bipolar Disorder (Nicole Howson)Today’s episode of Hope to Recharge is sponsored by https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge. Betterhelp.com is the world’s leading provider of online therapy. Their mission is to make professional counseling accessible, affordable, and convenient, so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere. Head to https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge for 10% off your first month of services. IMPORTANT: Be sure to click this link in order to get the 10% off code. ————————————————————————— Growing up, Nichole and her family knew she was different; something just seemed “off.” But she wouldn’t get diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder until she wa...
2021-01-1944 min
Hope to RechargeTalking About Teen Suicide (Laura Messner)Today’s episode of Hope to Recharge is sponsored by https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge. Betterhelp.com is the world’s leading provider of online therapy. Their mission is to make professional counseling accessible, affordable, and convenient, so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere. Head to https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge for 10% off your first month of services. IMPORTANT: Be sure to click this link in order to get the 10% off code ————————————————————————— Laura Messner grew up in a typical home until her parents divorced when she was eight years old. After she became aware of how little she...
2021-01-121h 05
Hope to RechargeBreaking the Stigma on Teen Mental Health - A Teacher Speaks Out (Tammy Ozolins)Today’s episode of Hope to Recharge is sponsored by https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge. Betterhelp.com is the world’s leading provider of online therapy. Their mission is to make professional counseling accessible, affordable, and convenient, so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere. Head to https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge for 10% off your first month of services. IMPORTANT: Be sure to click this link in order to get the 10% off code ————————————————————————— Tammy Ozolins is an extraordinary teacher. She returns to tell us of how teachers face an uphill battle in the field, boots on the ground, in th...
2021-01-061h 03
Hope to RechargeEnding 2021 & Remembering Dr. Aviva Weisbord (Solo)Today’s episode of Hope to Recharge is sponsored by https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge. Betterhelp.com is the world’s leading provider of online therapy. Their mission is to make professional counseling accessible, affordable, and convenient, so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere. Head to https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge for 10% off your first month of services. IMPORTANT: Be sure to click this link in order to get the 10% off code ————————————————————————— Dr. Aviva Weisbord, PhD, was a gift to humanity. Her untimely passing this past week brought forth stories of an incredible individual, who ha...
2021-01-0408 min
Hope to RechargeLiving Resilience With Gratitude (Solo)Today’s episode of Hope to Recharge is sponsored by https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge. Betterhelp.com is the world’s leading provider of online therapy. Their mission is to make professional counseling accessible, affordable, and convenient, so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere. Head to https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge for 10% off your first month of services. IMPORTANT: Be sure to click this link in order to get the 10% off code ————————————————————————— As 2020 comes to a close, we continue discussing our ability to harness the power of resilience that can be accomplished when focusing with gr...
2020-12-2921 min
Hope to RechargeResilience Through Positive Mindset (Paul Cummings)Paul Cummings had a stroke three years ago and lost his speech, the ability to understand others, the ability to read and write and difficulty moving his muscles. Doctors told him he would never be able to write or speak again. Paul advocated getting a coach for whatever we are trying to accomplish. Kristina, his first speaking coach, was his speech therapist She gave him a book of 40,000 words, to which he devoted 14 hours a day tracing and copying. He didn't know what the letters were, how they sounded, or what the words meant. Now, he knows 30,000...
2020-12-2259 min
Hope to RechargeResilience Through Recovery (Zahava List)After having seven episodes of psychosis and Bipolar I over the course of five years, Zahava List finally got through five years without a single episode. During those five years, she started an organization called Chazkeinu, which offers a support group to Jewish women and their families who are dealing with mental illness. Prior to her most recent manic episode, Zahava was scheduled to be a returning guest of the show, but the most severe manic episode of her life delayed plans. While manic, she made unsafe decisions that led her to seek hospitalization, and attempted to...
2020-12-1551 min
Hope to RechargeDon't Let Your Obstacles Slow You Down (Brian Reynolds)We meet Brian Reynolds, a world record-holding runner, who also happens to be a double, below-the-knee, amputee. He shares his lifelong experiences growing up and overcoming. Sadly, Brian was born with a condition that made him very susceptible to illness. At just four years old he came down with meningitis, an infection that’s taken many lives. As a result of his illness, he woke up in the hospital without his legs. However, Brian isn’t the type of person to dwell on that and the sadness that could rightfully overtake and debilitate a person. To the contrary, he assu...
2020-12-0853 min
Hope to RechargeResilience (Solo Episode)As the end of 2020 nears, Matana reflects back on the changes, growth and hurdles that we've seen and learned from. Inspired from the positive moments, we focus on the power of resilience and our commitment to keeping this attribute a constant thread in the fabric that weaves us. The year was filled with unstoppable curves in the road of our normal and regular and we've all had to adapt and not be brought down. Refocusing our mantra to, "And that's ok", is a message learned from Ari's mentor, and Matana recognizes the power of this message, as...
2020-12-0310 min
Hope to RechargeHeal With Gold (Part 2) (Miri Grunhaus & Fally Klein)In continuation of Part 1 of this episode, we are joined again with Miri Grunhaus & Fally Klein, who share with us their wisdom, insight and experience in the journey of mental health, and healing with gold. If you have not yet heard Part 1 of this episode, please listen to it here, before listening to this episode. In this stunning interview with personal friends and collaborators Fally Klein, a women’s empowerment facilitator, and Miri Grunhaus, a fashion designer with purpose, we gain a newfound understanding of healing. Both women have experienced tremendous pain in their lives, but it is...
2020-12-011h 01
Hope to RechargeEvery Day Is Thanksgiving (Solo Episode)As we enter the holiday season, Matana rediscovers her year, recounting the blessing of having experienced a year devoted to gratitude. She highlights how she chose to be in the moments that are phenomenal, chose to highlight the gratitude moments and chose to live with an open, grateful heart. She shares how we can all invite miracles to our lives by focusing on the constant practice of gratitude, and coming to peace with things that didn't go our way. A key strategy she shares is how she decided to undertake starting and ending the day...
2020-11-2519 min
Hope to RechargeHaving Strength To Do What You Need Without Losing Yourself (Olya Hill)Today we are focusing on the power of positive mindset and how it can influence our lives as career women, mothers, and as human beings. Together with my guest, we dig into topics such as how to juggle life, know who you are, tune in to your needs, grant yourself the gift of authenticity, and choose what is right. The energy and positivity of this episode are exciting! If you are female, this episode is especially for you! Our guest is Olya Hill, founder of Living Notes. Olya is a former dancer, now a creative director, and t...
2020-10-2045 min
Hope to RechargeMoving Forward From Crisis With Goal Setting (Natalie Bacon)In our continuing series of mental health in the workplace / entrepreneurship, we meet Natalie Bacon, who pivoted from being a practicing business Attorney, to starting and authoring a blog, to becoming a certified financial planner and finally transitioning to become trained as a full time life coach. She shares her struggles and trauma from growing up with an alcoholic dad whose life revolved around DWI's, being in & out of jail, and his financial consequences, and the trauma of having recently lost her dad with whom she rebuilt her relationship. Often, anxiety, panic and fear of...
2020-10-131h 07
Hope to RechargeStaying MENTALLY STRONG During a Personal Crisis (Marley Jaxx)All this month, we will be digging into the topic of mental health in the workplace. I get asked all the time about how we can deal with the ups and downs of work while navigating our own personal lives and what we can do to balance all life’s demands while staying mentally healthy. We are kicking off this conversation by speaking with online entrepreneur and speaker, Maley Jaxx, who in just a few short years transitioned from her career to being in the public eye with her very popular brand and online presence. During all of...
2020-10-0652 min
Hope to RechargeSharing your Emotions and Secrets to Heal your Mind (Tali Wallin)We continue our focus during suicide awareness month with this fantastic interview. There are so many people holding back their emotions, thoughts, and secrets about themselves, and, as we’ll discover later in this episode, having someone to talk about your struggles and secrets is an excellent way to start healing your mind. 26 year old Tali Wallin works for Israel’s national ambulance service, Magen David Adom as an EMT and EMS dispatcher. She enjoys working in the medical field and gets satisfaction from helping others. Tali decided to expand her knowledge and go to nurs...
2020-09-0858 min
Hope to RechargeDon’t Fear Talking About Suicide, Break the Stigma (Marni Ratner)I can’t believe another month has gone, and I am so grateful for all the stories shared the last two months, where we learned so much about managing loss and grief. This month will be dedicated to discussing suicide awareness, and I’m so happy to have the first guest to discuss this topic, Marni Ratner. Marni Ratner lost her husband to suicide in 2009 and suddenly became the breadwinner for her two children ages 3 and 7 at the time. Through early grief counseling and a large network of extended family and friends, her kids are now thriving youn...
2020-09-011h 07
Hope to RechargeWalking Through TransitionsGrief does not always have to be about death. Sometimes you grieve during transitions. Saying goodbye no matter if it is the passing of a person you loved, saying goodbye to an old job, or even making a change in your business, there are many levels and ways to grieve. Today I am joined by Heather Parady, my previous podcast producer to discuss transitions and ways that we can reframe change. Saying goodbye and moving on is not saying things will be the same, but we can choose to see how we can grow in transitions and...
2020-08-2529 min
Hope to RechargeHope After Grief (Matana Jacobs)The past two months exploring the topic of grief has been incredibly eye-opening to me. What started as a journey to understand the process of losing someone has gifted me with more wisdom and hope than I ever could have imagined. It never occurred to me how desperate people are for this topic. There are so many people who are struggling after loss and it was an amazing experience to facilitate conversations that brought hope. I am incredibly grateful for my guests for being vulnerable and adding so much insight on a topic that many people are...
2020-08-2307 min
Hope to RechargeWalking Through the Practicalities of Grief (Avrom Jacobs)After receiving a devastating diagnosis, Avrom Jacobs only had a few short months to prepare for the passing of his wife. Today my uncle joins us to share about his experience in grief and how he and his wife were able to make difficult decisions quickly, all while saying goodbye to each other. Uncle Avrom and I begin this conversation sharing about his close marriage to my Aunt Laura, a kind, smiling, brilliant Doctor with a passionate vision and a long list of accomplishments and degrees, and the beautiful life they shared and family they raised. My...
2020-08-181h 20
Hope to RechargeDiscovering Hope After the Loss of a Husband (Malkie Gordon Hirsch) PART 2In today’s episode, we continue our powerful conversation with Malkie Gordon Hirsch about her journey walking through the grief of losing her husband and how she has regained a sense of hope as she raises a family and navigates rediscovering her purpose after loss. If you have not done so yet, we highly recommend that you check out the first part of our conversation to hear the full story and Malkie’s powerful insight as she reflects back on the first year of losing her husband. The response we have gotten so far in this episode has...
2020-08-1159 min
Hope to RechargePost-Traumatic GROWTH After GRIEF (Krista St. Germain)After experiencing the devastating loss of her husband in an accident that she personally witnessed, our guest this week went on a journey to not only work through her own grief, but also create a space for other women who had been through similar experiences to come together, heal, and experience personal GROWTH.. Today I am welcoming the host of The Widowed Mom podcast, and grief coach, Krista St. Germain to discuss the life she discovered after walking through traumatic loss and why she believes there is not only “life” after death, but there can also be happ...
2020-08-031h 00
Hope to RechargeDiscovering Hope After the Loss of a Husband (Malkie Gordon Hirsch) PART 1One day, Malkie Gordon Hirsch received a phone call that would forever change her life. She was told that her husband had collapsed at work and had passed away. She was then left to not only navigate through her own grief but also try to help her five children process through the loss of their father. This is part one of our two-part conversation where Malkie generously walks us through the first year of life after losing a spouse. She openly shares with us the importance of feeling pain, not numbing yourself to it’s grip, and th...
2020-07-2850 min
Hope to RechargeGrieving the Loss of a Husband (Maria Quiban)After losing her husband, Maria Quiban decided to offer her story through her powerful book, You Can’t Do It Alone, where she shares insights on how to navigate grief as a caregiver and find the support that will carry you through your darkest of times. Her book gave me so much clarity in my journey of learning about grief, and I am excited to introduce you to Maria, who is a successful meteorologist, mother, and has a powerful story that you will not soon forget. Today we talk about why Maria and her husband we...
2020-07-211h 17
Hope to RechargeProcessing Through the Grief of Death by Suicide (Anne Moss Rogers)Grief is incredibly difficult to process through and understand. Navigating through the grief of losing a child is something that could potentially destroy someone. We have a returning guest, the incredible Anne Moss Rogers who sheds light on the hope found within grief and the process of healing after losing a child to death by suicide. If you have not listened to our first conversation, I encourage you to listen to Anne Moss’ full story about the life of her son Charles, and the journey her and her family went through battling her son’s mental illnesses and...
2020-07-141h 15
Hope to RechargeNavigating the Grief of Losing a Mother (Rachel and Sarina Rofe)To kick off our month discussing the topic of grief I have two incredibly special guests that are dear to my heart to discuss this topic from the perspective of two daughters who lost a very loving mother. Many of you have heard me mention a dear friend of mine named Holly, who we unfortunately lost way too soon several years ago. I had the honor of interviewing her two beautiful daughters to discuss this very vulnerable topic of grief and hear how they have navigated through the process of losing someone so special to them.
2020-07-071h 28
Hope to RechargeExploring the Topic of GRIEF (Matana Jacobs)We hope that you enjoyed last month’s conversations centered around self-love! This year is FLYING by and as we enter into the last half of 2020 I want to take some time to discuss with you the topic of grief and shine a light on how to say goodbye to the person or experience we are grieving in a healthy and healing way. In today’s episode, I share with you why this topic is so dear to my heart. Although I have not personally experienced grief in the sense of losing someone close to me unexpectedly, I re...
2020-07-0525 min
Wild and Precious ConversationsGratitude: Conversation with Matana Poupko JacobsGratitude — Welcome to a Wild and Precious conversation with Matana Poupko Jacobs, of Hope to Recharge podcast. Our conversation began by jumping right in to the reality that gratitude is really easy when life is easy. It becomes precious when life throws you a curve ball, when you have to remember to be grateful for your breath. For your ability to sit down. For the roof over your head. For your food that day. We then wander into a discussion of Sabbath, of taking time to connect to your inner self, to God, to...
2020-07-0247 min
Hope to RechargeWhy Self-Love is the Path to Healing (Fally Klein)Do you love yourself enough to take three deep breaths, three times a day? We are wrapping up our series on Self-Love with a life-changing conversation about why practices even as small as taking deep breaths can be the foundation to our mental health. Most of us have been in quarantine over the last several months and have been left alone with ourselves for the first time in a long time. This experience has forced us in a position to look long and hard at ourselves and come face to face with the reality of who we a...
2020-06-301h 30
Hope to RechargeEmotional Detox for Mental Health (Sherianna Boyle)Do you ever feel as though you need an EMOTIONAL detox? Often we are carrying so many unprocessed emotions that we walk around feeling overwhelmed and even confused by all that we are feeling. Today we have an expert on all things emotional detox, Sherianna Boyle. Sherianna specializes in the “Cleanse” method that she uses to help her clients process through and detox unprocessed emotions. Today she explains her seven-step process and shares with us how judging and resisting emotions can keep us stuck and interfere with our mental health and growth. We dig into what...
2020-06-2357 min
Hope to RechargeHow to Deeply Love and Accept Yourself (Solo Episode)Many people come to me looking for a quick fix to resolve some of their mental health struggles. The first thing I always ask them, regardless of their situation is, "Do you know you are worthy of being healed?" More often than not, they respond, "I don't know." This month, we have been talking exclusively about the idea of loving yourself and being your own advocate. The deeper I go into my own healing journey, The more convinced I become that this is the first step and foundation of true mental wellness. However many of us have...
2020-06-1635 min
Hope to RechargeSelf-Acceptance and Learning to Love Yourself (Dr. Jane Tornatore)This month we are talking about the practice of self-love. In theory you may be drawn to the idea of implementing self-care routines and learning to love yourself, however it is often more difficult to practice than we anticipate. Sometimes it is easy to compare yourself to others and be your own worst critic. Today I have the honor of introducing you to Dr. Jane Tornatore who shares with us her own journey of letting go of perfectionism and learning to love her-self despite all the “imperfections” that she saw. Dr. Tornatore is a therapist and a...
2020-06-0956 min
Hope to RechargeSelf-Love for Mothers (Dr. Claire Nicogossian)As mothers we are always putting others before ourselves and serving our families in ways that often go unseen. We are also wearing many other hats and putting ourselves continually on the back-burner and sometimes even neglecting our own mental health. Today we have the honor of hearing from Dr. Claire Nicogossian as she shares with us how we can practice proper self-care as mommas and why it is so vitally important. Dr. Claire Nicogossian is a clinical psychologist, author, and mother of four girls. She knows first hand the stress that comes with motherhood a...
2020-06-0254 min
Hope to RechargeBreaking the Stigma around Self-Love (1 Year Celebration)We are celebrating one full YEAR of Hope to Recharge and I have learned so much over the past hundred episodes! Before embarking on this journey, I thought I knew a lot about mental health, but after interviewing so many experts and hearing others’ stories, I realized how much more there is to learn, and how REAL the stigma around mental health really is. Sometimes knowledge is everything. There is not enough education about mental health, how to heal, and the hope that we do have. This was an amazing year, but there is still so much wo...
2020-05-2916 min
Hope to RechargeBreaking the Stigma of Suicidal Ideation (Christian Hampshire)Sometimes life hits you with events that will literally bring you to your knees. Even if you have never struggled with mental health issues before, you can find yourself in a dark place very quickly and struggle with thoughts that might surprise you. Today we are joined by my friend Christian Hampshire as he shares with us about his struggle with mental health and why he openly talks about his experience with suicidal ideation in hope to break the stigma around mental illness and help others to not feel alone. Christain found himself a few...
2020-05-2655 min
Hope to RechargeThe Upside of Being Down in Mental Health (Jen Gotch)Do you ever feel like you need to change who you are in order to fit into the rest of the world? Have you ever dealt with feeling “unseen” by those around you and struggle with a sense of belonging? This week we are with the incredible Jen Gotch who shares with us why there is an “upside” to being down. Jen is the co-founder of the multi-million dollar business ban.do and credits her mental health struggles to some of the successes she has had in her business and in life. In today’s conversation she opens up a...
2020-05-191h 01
Hope to RechargeBreaking the STIGMA around Bipolar (Sara Benbassat)What is it like to live with Bipolar? If you are struggling with a mental illness it can feel incredibly isolating because of the stigma attached to your diagnosis. Today we have an incredible guest, Sara Benbassat, who generously shares her story in order to break the shame around Bipolar and humanize the experience that many people face. One of the goals of Hope to Recharge is to break the stigma around mental illness. As Sara mentions in today’s episode, mental struggles are more common than we may like to admit and it is likely that if...
2020-05-1258 min
Hope to RechargeThe Art and Practice of Gratitude (Dr. Robert Emmons)Today is a milestone episode that is being celebrated in a very special way. We have been discussing gratitude extensively on the podcast for one year and to close up our season of “Attitude of Gratitude” we are hearing from THE authority on gratitude, Dr. Robert Emmons. For over 20 years Dr. Emmons has researched, taught, and wrote about the topic of gratitude concluding simply that, “Gratitude Works”. In our conversation he shares with us how an assignment to study gratitude changed the course of his own life and gave him the opportunity to understand one of the most pow...
2020-05-0754 min
Hope to RechargeThe Path to Healing (Matana Jacobs)Join us today as we are celebrating ONE HUNDRED episodes of our show! This journey has been incredible and the way my own mindset around mental health has evolved has been life changing. Today I tell more of my personal journey and share a couple of stories that I have never told publicly before. I want to be transparent about the process of breaking the stigma in my own life in order to empower you to release the shame you may have about your own mental health journey. We dive in deep to topics around...
2020-05-051h 03
Hope to RechargeEducating Your Children at Home During a Crisis (Elisheva Liss)Our daily lives have been drastically interrupted due to the pandemic that we are facing. If you are like our family, you are trying to balance your personal work schedule, several school agendas for each of your children, as well as caring for the immediate needs and mental health of your family. If you are feeling overwhelmed during this time we want to ensure you that you are not alone. Fortunately we have an incredible BONUS episode for you today with a previous guest, the amazing Elisheva Liss. Elishiva is a therapist, educator, and mother...
2020-05-031h 16
Hope to RechargeRaising Children with GRATITUDE (Attitude with Gratitude)As we approach our 100th episode I thought it would be appropriate to celebrate our milestone Attitude of Gratitude by interviewing someone who I credit for my gratitude practice, my own father. As I have mentioned on the show before my parents raised my siblings and I to look for and express gratitude on a daily basis. As an adult I am incredibly grateful for this being instilled in me, because as we discuss on the show, gratitude enriches your life in every way. Today my father shares with us the origins of his gratitude...
2020-04-3056 min
Hope to RechargeSelf-COMPASSION and Healing (J.S. Park)What voices do you listen to? There are voices we carry with us as a result of trauma or heartache that can be difficult to silence. Sometimes these voices dictate aspects of our lives and the decisions that we make. How can we tune in and listen to the voice of truth about who we truly are? Today I have the honor of introducing you to J.S. Park, a hospital chaplain and author who is passionate about holding space for the pain of others and guiding us to Hope. Joon (J.S) shares with us about...
2020-04-281h 14
Hope to RechargeIdentifying and Finding Gratitude for Support (Attitude of Gratitude)This past week has been especially difficult. We have been navigating a hectic schedule coming out of Passover and adjusting to life at home during Covid-19. In today’s episode I am going to share with you about a powerful moment where it was brought to my attention about something special I could be grateful for. With the stress and anxiety that many of us are facing it is easy for us to overlook the daily support that we are receiving from our loved ones. From our partners pitching in more, children helping each other, friends bringing us...
2020-04-2315 min
Hope to RechargeUnderstanding and Healing TRAUMA (Dr. Pelcovitz)What IS trauma? How can we better understand it in order to heal and move forward in our lives? Today we have a timely episode with an incredible guest who shares with us why trauma looks different person to person and why it is so important to look at the individual when looking for means of healing. I have the honor of introducing to you today the one and only, Dr. Pelcovitz. Dr. Pelcovitz is a clinical psychologist who has spent his entire career teaching and conducting research on a variety of mental health topics including today’s...
2020-04-211h 15
Hope to RechargePracticing Gratitude in the Midst of Grief (Attitude of Gratitude)This week we released an episode with Dr. Frier on the topic of grief. I decided to release the episode a little earlier than we had planned because of all the grief we are collectively experiencing through the coronavirus. Although I have not personally experienced the loss of someone very close to me, I have been thinking so much about the topic and have many questions around grief. The main question that I have been contemplating is, “Can we practice gratitude while we are grieving?” Today I explore this topic with you and share with you...
2020-04-1621 min
Hope to RechargeNavigating Through and Finding Purpose in Grief (Dr. Fier)Losing someone you love can feel unbearable. Walking through grief and navigating the emotions that come up even years after your loss is a journey unlike anything you will experience in this life. When the loved one that you lose is a child, the grief can be overwhelming. Today I had the honor of connecting with Dr. Eric Fier, a psychiatrist who not only understands grief from a professional standpoint, but also a deep personal level. Dr. Fier joins us in this episode to share his powerful story of losing his daughter, how he conceptualized the process...
2020-04-141h 30
Hope to RechargeGoodbye Sadness (Attitude of Gratitude)After dealing with my own sickness this week, I was reminded of the power of gratitude. Today I share with you about my own journey of “saying goodbye” to my sadness. There was one day specifically that was really hard for me. We have several friends who are losing loved ones and even sick themselves. I found myself going into a dark sadness. I allowed myself that time to hold space for those emotions. At the end of the day, I realized that I needed to shift out of that sadness for my own well being, so I ha...
2020-04-0212 min
Hope to RechargeEp 23 - Living with a Loved One that Suffered from Depression and Anxiety (Ari's Side of the Story) with Ari JacobsThis week I am introducing to you someone who is incredibly special to me and has played one of the most significant roles not only in my life but also in my healing process from mental illness. In this very special episode, I sat down with my husband Ari Jacobs to discuss what it was like for him to live with someone struggling with depression and anxiety I wanted to bring Ari on the show to have an authentic dialogue with him about what it was like to walk through my mental health journey as a...
2019-08-131h 28