Send us Fan Mail What does political health mean, and what should we be looking for in the people we choose to lead our country? This week on The Holy Health Podcast, I'm doing something a little different! I sat down with six Israeli political candidates, asking each of them the exact same six questions about leadership, Israel's future, and what political health means to them. We also begin with a special Torah Intro exploring what the Torah teaches us about choosing our leaders. My goal is...
Oct 15
1 hr 25 min
Send us Fan Mail What if the key to healthier teeth isn’t simply brushing harder or going to the dentist more often but learning how to work with your mouth’s own natural healing system? In this fascinating episode, Dr. Ellie Phillips explains why saliva, plaque, and the balance of bacteria in your mouth may be far more important than we realize. She shares her unique approach to oral health, including how protecting and supporting healthy saliva, disrupting plaque before it becomes a problem...
Oct 8
1 hr 10 min
Send us Fan Mail Can a Jew believe in astrology? What does the Torah actually say about the stars, planets, and their influence on our lives? This week, Yitzchak A. Pinkez joins us for a fascinating conversation about astrology, Judaism, free will, and what Jewish tradition really teaches about the cosmos. - - - - - YouTube: https://youtu.be/1WUZQSHNAZ4 - - - - - links: Kosher Astrology: A Jewish Guide To Celestial Wisdom is available on Amazon USA - which delivers worldwide...
Sep 3
1 hr 1 min
Send us Fan Mail Hormone replacement therapy isn’t necessarily a one-size-fits-all prescription. In this episode, Dr. Mel Litman and I discuss why your HRT may need to be tailored to you , your symptoms, your stage of menopause, your body, and your individual needs. We talk about whether the standard approach to prescribing hormones is really serving women well, and what a more personalized approach could look like. In the Torah Extra, I’m joined by my friend Lillian Aharon for a conversation...
Aug 13
1 hr 18 min
Send us Fan Mail What if the birth control option you've probably never heard of isn't a pill or a device? This week on the Holy Health Podcast, I speak with Lauren Tagansky Love about Wise Women's Choice, a non-hormonal contraceptive cream, how it works, who it may be suitable for, and why it's generating interest among women looking for hormone-free birth control options. In the Torah segment, Edan Yarmish shows how the Torah echoes many of the themes discussed with Lauren, offering...
Jul 30
1 hr 7 min
Send us Fan Mail Can psychedelics help heal trauma? What happens when ancient spiritual wisdom meets modern mental health treatment? And how can we approach altered states of consciousness through both a clinical and Jewish lens? In this week's episode of Holy Health, I sit down with attorney, mental health advocate, and founder of The Jewish Healing Society, Adriana Kertzer, to explore the emerging field of psychedelic-assisted therapy and its potential role in treating PTSD and trauma. Adri...
Jun 25
1 hr 34 min
Send us Fan Mail The thyroid plays a critical role in energy, metabolism, mood, hormone balance, and overall health, yet many people continue to struggle with symptoms despite being told their thyroid tests are normal. This week, I sit down with Dr. Jim Chialtis to discuss common signs of thyroid dysfunction, the limitations of standard testing, and a functional approach to supporting thyroid health. Plus, stay tuned for this week's Torah Extro with David Jerome, exploring the spiritual signi...
Jun 11
1 hr 11 min
Send us Fan Mail This week on Holy Health, Green Goo founder Jodi Scott joins for a powerful conversation about plant-based skincare, natural healing remedies, and what’s really hiding in conventional beauty products. Then, Ayala Asseraf closes the episode with Torah wisdom on the connection between healing, nature, and the sacredness of the body. This episode will challenge all your beliefs about the products you may be using. - - - - - YouTube: https://youtu.be/...
May 28
59 min
Send us Fan Mail What if everything you’ve been told about pain is only part of the story? In today’s episode, “Pain Isn’t in Your Body—Here’s Where it Really Lives,” we sit down with Dr. Amy Baxter to explore the surprising science behind pain—how it’s created, why it lingers, and what that means for healing. This conversation challenges the way we think about the body, the brain, and the powerful connection between them. Then, for our Torah outro, Edan Green brings a deeper perspective, wea...
May 7
1 hr 17 min
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, Dr. Aaron Hartman unpacks the often-overlooked reality of medical gaslighting—when patients’ symptoms are dismissed, minimized, or misunderstood within the healthcare system. With clarity and balance, he explores how this dynamic impacts trust, diagnosis, and long-term health outcomes, while offering practical insight for both patients and practitioners. In the Torah extro, Rabbi Shlomo Ben Zeev brings a deeper perspective, connecting the concept of ...
Apr 23
1 hr 9 min
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