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In this episode, Dina Presser—a family lawyer and influencer known for her candid discussions on topics ranging from mental health to sexuality—shares an unfiltered look into her life and career. Starting with a childhood marked by frequent school changes and academic challenges, Dina reflects on how these experiences affected her self-worth. She discusses what she wishes her educators had done to support her, highlighting the powerful role schools play in shaping young people.
Despite initially struggling with self-esteem and completing her GED, Dina eventually thrived in law school, driven by a passion for family law. She offers insights into her career choice and heartfelt advice for parents, informed by both her legal experience and her perspective as the child of divorced parents.
Dina also opens up about her journey with sexuality, addressing topics like letting go of shame, managing friends-with-benefits relationships, and navigating anxiety and depression. She emphasizes that it's possible to be grateful for life’s blessings while still grappling with mental health challenges, underscoring the coexistence of gratitude and struggle.
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Rikki Herbst, LCSW, MSEd joins me in this episode and shares her story regarding her religious journey, sexuality, and more. We have an incredibly thought-provoking conversation about sexuality, identity, and the hidden challenges that many women face in close knit or ultra-orthodox communities. Rikki vulnerably shares her unique journey—from her early struggles to express herself to the complex and transformative experiences that shaped who she is today. In this episode, we explore themes that might challenge our assumptions and expand our understanding of love, empathy, and acceptance.
Rikki opens up about her healing journey, her dissertation topic of exploring the gendered religious experiences of women who leave the orthodox community, and how she discovered her own sexuality and came to terms with it. She sheds light on what it was like to be with a female partner in secret for over a decade while publicly dating men, the burden of carrying secrets, and the liberation she felt when she finally decided to live openly. We also talk about the pressures she faced to “fit in,” the offensive questions she faces, and the freedom she’s discovered in living authentically.
This conversation is an invitation to listen with an open heart and mind. It’s not about agreeing or disagreeing—it’s about understanding and cultivating empathy for the diverse ways we each find our path to happiness and wholeness.
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Dr. Lahana Vigliano, Doctor of Nutrition, joins Nechami Tenenbaum on this week's episode. Dr. Lahana focuses on helping women balance their hormones and improve their gut health.
Dr. Lahana shares her journey and why she decided to get a doctorate in nutrition and establish a private practice for functional medicine nutrition. She discusses why she focuses on the gut and how it's often the root of many issues. She shares how stress affects the gut, tips, and tricks on managing stress, and how anyone can manage it without fancy supplements or complex treatments. She also talks about creating a healthy sleep routine and why it's essential for your health and productivity, the correlation between our food choices and stress and hormones, how chronic stress affects our hormones and overall functioning, and more!@Nuvitruwellness
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Lauren Behringer, celebrity esthetician based in New York, wellness expert, and founder of Behrhaus, joins Nechami Tenenbaum on this episode. Lauren launched Behrhaus with her hero product of best-selling and award-winning magnesium products and all-natural and nontoxic skincare essentials.
Lauren shares how her childhood playtime choices foreshadowed her adult career choice, how she discovered the benefits of magnesium, how she found natural ways to balance her hormones, and how topical magnesium helps women sleep and regulate. She talks about how your acne breakouts tell a story of what’s going on inside your body, how to figure out and heal the root cause of your acne, the importance of drinking water, and how it affects more than you might think. Lauren also shares why she has become an advocate for women making their own decisions during their pregnancy and birth and so much more.
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Melissa Shannon Kelly joins Nechami Tenenbaum on this week’s episode. Melissa shared how she got started in her career, how she created her bestselling extension line, and how she manages to be an entrepreneur, hair stylist, and single mom. She talks about how to prioritize time as a business owner, hiring and retaining employees, challenges she faced growing her business, some of the secrets to her success as a business owner, and what you can learn from her as a leader. Melissa also shares her outlook on trends and how she responds to clients who ask for styles that may not flatter them well, how to take care of your hair in different seasons, and more!
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Annabelle DeGrazio, lawyer turned entrepreneur joins me in this episode. She shares how and why she pivoted from working as a lawyer to starting her own successful business, Taja Collection. Annabelle talks about some tough times she experienced in her personal life while building her business, including having two miscarriages in a row. She talks about taking care of herself and getting back up during challenging times, shares advice for new business owners, and what she would advise women who want to start their own businesses but don’t feel confident enough to do so. Annabelle offers a behind-the-scenes real-life outlook on work-life balance, how she manages anxiety and stress as a Type A personality daily- especially as a business owner, and more.
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Lauren Larkin, licensed NYC therapist and content creator, joins Nechami in this episode. Lauren shares how her childhood personality and way of connecting to others transferred over to her adult life and career as a therapist. She shares her own struggles with an eating disorder and career pivot and how your career trajectory doesn’t have to be linear, contrary to what we’re taught. Lauren discusses how she determines how much personal information she shares with her clients and her overall boundaries as a therapist. She breaks down the difference between empathy and sympathy and shares advice on cultivating more empathy and feeling more heard in relationships. She also talks about cultivating adult friendships and the importance of approaching networking with open intentions. Lauren also shares signs on what to look out for in regards to noticing and becoming aware of eating disorders, how to help loved ones who are struggling with eating disorders, and more!
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This episode features fashion designer and stylist Talya Bendel, whose work has been seen on Netflix, Daily Beast, Warner Brothers, and more. During this episode, Talya shares her journey and how she pivoted from wanting to be in the spotlight as a singer to following a different dream to become a successful fashion designer. Talya delves into the topics of passions and pivoting in life and shares some great advice for working moms who have both career and family goals. She talks about how not every successful marriage has to be traditional and how having a plan and creating the space in your life for your goals is extremely important. Talya also shares her past struggles with alcohol addiction and how she moved through it, and we also talk about recreational drugs and using them wisely. Talya also shares some challenges she faces working in the secular world as a religious Jewish woman and the importance of sticking to your values no matter what they are. I can’t wait for you to hear this episode packed with actionable goals to help you succeed in life, no matter where you are now.
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Michal Oshman joins me in this episode. Michal is a TedX Public Speaker, Bestselling Author of “What Would You Do if You Weren’t Afraid,” has worked as an executive for household name brands like Facebook and TikTok and has trained hundreds of leaders in tech. Michal shares her journey and talks about how fear was one of the most fundamental parts of her life growing up. She shares how she worked on overcoming fear and anxiety and talks about the importance of finding your purpose to make a difference in the world. Michal discusses creating space for others and how we bring our history to the table in our interactions and conflicts. Michal shares advice for navigating conflict in the workplace, how to work with our ego and how it impacts us, her perspective on work-life integration, specifically as women, and more!
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Devorah Kigel, inspirational speaker, educator, and Jewish dating coach, joins me in this episode. She has successfully coached over 300 women to get clarity in their dating life and marry their husbands. She recently wrote her book, “Marry a Mensch Timeless Jewish Wisdom for Today’s Single Woman.” During this episode, Devorah shares her own dating journey and talks about how she became a dating coach before it was trending. She talks about the balance between feeling unattached and not desperate when you’re dating and yet still wanting to get married. Devorah shares how to create the criteria for your future spouse and how to differentiate between dealbreakers and non-negotiables. She also shares how this positive energy she radiates doesn’t come naturally to her, what that has to do with marriage and choosing your partner, and how she would advise singles to respond when people tell them they’re being picky.
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This episode features Christy Cashman, an author, actress and producer and the founder of YouthINK, a not-for-profit that provides a platform for youth arts in Ireland and the US.
Christy shares when her passion for horses began, how she made the decision to claim the "horse real estate" in her family, and what it was like as the youngest girl with nine siblings.
Christy shares lessons she learned from not reaching her goals at the beginning of her career that prepared her for life. She also discusses her bestselling debut book, "The Truth About Horses" and the themes and real-life inspirations behind it, how not to let self-doubt get in the way, ideas for chasing your dreams even when they seem daunting, how she lost her mother when she was only 17 years old and why she feels closer to her mother now as an adult, how not to let your age or stage get in the way of achieving your dreams, and more!
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Ayelet Polonsky, Inspirational Speaker, Life Coach, Therapist, and creator of The Think Big Podcast, joins me in this episode. Ayelet shares her journey, how she lived in India for six years, immersed in Hinduism with a spiritual guru, and ended up where she is now, connected to her roots of Judaism. Ayelet talks about the life-changing moment she realized she had to change her life and her first powerful manifestation experience. Ayelet discusses how we’re co-creators with God and breaks down the four-step process to help you manifest your desires.
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Dr. Robyn Koslowitz , Post Traumatic Parenting Psychologist, shares the traumatic event that influenced her field of choice as a Psychologist focusing on Post-Traumatic Parenting. Dr. Robyn breaks down the definition of PTSD and trauma and shares how PTSD affected her and why it took so long for her to realize that she had experienced PTSD. Dr. Robyn shares how you can parent your inner child and come to a place of healing, how your child can have PTSD without it being obvious, and how to make sure that even if your child doesn't exhibit signs of PTSD or seem visibly affected by an event, how you can know and be aware of what's going on with your child. She also shares how to tell if your inner child is in the driver's seat when you make decisions and so much more. I also share part of a personal story I rarely talk about publicly, but I felt it was the right moment to share it during this episode. My inner child felt seen during this episode and resonated with Dr. Robyn's words.
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This episode features Danielle Jacobs, a talented comedian, actress, singer, and dancer. Danielle shares her honest and raw story of where she comes from, her childhood, and the difficult life experiences that formed who she is today. Very often, we look at people who are more public and assume that we know about their makeup and background because of how they seem- if you look at Danielle, you might assume that she has a perfect life; she's talented, beautiful, and funny. When you hear this episode, you'll hear how much she's been through, including some of the challenges she's had to overcome, including her parent's divorce and then remarrying each other, being forced to hold back from fully expressing herself, rediscovering herself as an adult with a young family and more. You'll be inspired and relate to different things she's been through in your own way, and I hope you can apply some of her valuable life advice to your own life.
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Chloe Bayliss, a talented Australian actress and dancer, joins me in this episode. Chloe shares her incredible journey, starting as a dancer at age three, and the challenges she faced when she was diagnosed with lupus and chronic kidney disease. Chloe opens up about living with an invisible illness, offering insights into how to support friends or family members who might be struggling with similar conditions. She also discusses the initial difficulties of managing her disease in secret and why she decided to share her diagnosis with her husband right when they started dating. Chloe delves into how her fertility was affected, the decisions she made, and emphasizes why it's never appropriate to ask anyone about their family planning or fertility. Additionally, she provides practical advice for getting through tough days, strategies for minimizing stress, and shares what she’s most proud of.
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Sury Neuman is a talented artist with a fantastic sense of humor! Sury shares her journey from being agnostic to the incredible story of how she regained her faith. She shares the incredible story of how her husband faced potential time in prison and was saved by divine providence. She talks about how she chose to live a different life from how she grew up as a chassidish girl in Williamsburg. Sury also talks about misconceptions people have about Chassidim due to how they’re often portrayed on TV and in movies and the beautiful truths about that life. Sury shares her inspiration for her art, how she deals with hate comments, her outlook on sharing on Instagram, and more.
Instagram: @suryneuman
Tiktok: @sury_neuman
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Dr. Clara Surowitz is a popular OBGYN based in Lakewood, NJ, and Jersey Shore. Dr. Surowitz shares how her childhood personality impacted her future career choice. She shares stories of when she delivered a baby on her couch in her playroom and a premature baby in her patient's car. She also talks about work-life balance, the importance of having help- and how no one can do it all. She talks about how her own birthing experiences contributed to her empathy as a provider, how she delivered babies before she gave birth, and how she works to create an environment where she's fully present, supportive, and active with the women giving birth. Dr. Surowitz also talks about current healthcare, how it impacts patients and doctors, and the mission behind her NJ-based birthing center. She also shares why she wants more women to go into professions of helping women like doulas and midwives and the necessary advice she has for women about their health.
Instagram: @trubirthcenter
Website: https://truobgyn.com/
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Jodi Harrison Bauer is a renowned fitness guru, top-semi finalist, and oldest sports-illustrated swim model and entrepreneur. During this episode, Jodi shares her story, how she lost friends after her divorce, how she embraced change, her boss's disrespectful and ageist comments, and how she proved him wrong. She talks about why she competed in Sports Illustrated and how all the major news outlets were reaching out to her, from the NY Post to People magazine and Good Morning America, and how she discovered that she was on the cover of the New York Post from her daughter at a very hectic time. Jodi talks about how stepping into her truth and authenticity led to tremendous success for her and the importance of stepping into your truth. She talks about how she was told that no one wanted to see someone her age on the cover of a magazine, but she proved them wrong! Jodi also shares some tangible tips for aging gracefully and confidently and the valuable lessons she has learned along the way.
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This episode features Fay Brezel, who is an Entrepreneur and founder of Okclarity.com, the online mental health and wellness directory platform for the global Jewish community. You may be familiar with Fay from the show Jewish Matchmaking, and I am so excited to have her on this episode. Fay shares how she started as a therapist, why she founded OkClarity, and her goal of making therapy cool. We talk about healthy vulnerability and the ripple effect it has on relationships and safety. Fay shares the backstory of how she, as a mainstream orthodox woman, ended up as a Netflix reality star, why she decided to join the show, and some behind-the-scenes of the creation of the show, Jewish matchmaking. Fay and I talk about the beauty of our close-knit community and some things we need to be aware of at the same time when it comes to boundaries and overstepping. Fay also shares some valuable advice for singles and friends of singles and the idea of how we react internally, showing where we're at regarding our self-worth.
Instagram: @faybrezel
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OKclarity: https://okclarity.com/directory/fay-brezel/
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Mimi Minsky is a talented writer and storyteller I’ve been following on Instagram and gain a lot from her perspectives and thoughts. Mimi shares how the loss of her brother as a young child shaped her development as a teenager and then as an adult. She talks about how she struggled with an eating disorder as a teenager and young adult. She delves into her journey of healing and how this eating disorder experience had a part in shaping her, but it’s not a part of who she is today. We also talk about how, in general, it’s essential to realize that our experiences definitely have a part in shaping us, but they don’t have to be a part of our identity. Mimi shares her healing journey and her perspective on plant-based medicine and alternative healing methodologies. She talks about the concept of grief and how it took many years of healing for her to truly feel the grief and, for it to be released at an unexpected time, and more!
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