In this episode, we take a deep dive into a negativity detox. I explain the negativity bias as well as suggest several tools (as well as a tangible exercise) for rewiring our brain to replace negativity with positivity. In addition, I suggest a unique way to live in our happy moments more than our negative ones. **To purchase a signed copy of my book with the special offer in this episode, please email [email protected]**

In this episode, Sam Glassenberg joins us to discuss how he turned his childhood fascination with computers and animation into a thriving, emmy-winning, industry-expanding career. Through the retelling of his journey, Sam discusses ideas that have changed both his career and his life.

In this episode, I explain why we need constant steams of support and strengthening (yes, its not just you!). I offer practical solutions and words that I hope will be "evergreen" about what we can do from all four corners of the earth to battle for the dignity and victory of the Jewish people during difficult times.

In this episode, I present 5 questions that will help you move from auto-pilot to more concious living. Through a change of mindsets and course-correcting our paths, our answers will help create a plan for true transformation and renewal.

World-renowned educator, speaker, writer, and media personality Lori Palatnik joins us to discuss ideas that have changed her life. Some highlights from the episode include wisdom on pushing through pushback, the four "C"s that bring us to a place of clarity, growing through our efforts, and the magic of being "all in", as well as some litmus tests to determine our real friendships.

"Everyone has shtick about money". This is a common notion that comes up in the world of psychology. In this episode we explore many questions relating to its pursuit and use: Is money power? Is money good or bad? What do you believe is the best use for it in improving your life and those of the people around you? Do you prefer to spend money for convenience or inconvenience yourself to save money? Do you prefer to spend money on special experiences or on making your every-day life a better experience? Are there certain areas of your life where you write yourself a blank check but other areas where spending money is very difficult for you? How do you not sell away your present for your future? Let's Dive in!

Batya Burd-Oved, a brilliant Canadian lawyer-turned Old City of Jerusalem resident and spiritual seeker, joins us to share the journey that took her from the heights of the legal world in Canada and some of the highest mountains in the world, to the depths of sorrow after she lost her beloved husband on his 40th birthday during a swim into the Ocean in which he didn't return back alive. Batya bravely shares her life-changing ideas on how to move through pain and transform suffering step by step from something that constricts you to something that broadens your world and elevates your soul. She also shares deep insight for spectators of sorrow- how other people can offer true help to those who are going through a difficult time, as well as avoid the common triggers that might make those who are suffering shut down. For more information on the Western Wall prayer organization Batya runs that is mentioned in the episode please click here: westernwallprayers.org

In this episode, I discuss what the experts say is really behind anger and how we can both drain the lighter fluid out of us during a fit of anger, and how we can relate to and deal with angry people in our lives. I talk about the 90-second anger rule and how to use it to change our entire experience of the emotion of anger.

In this episode, Batyah Cohen joins us to tell her tale and reveal the life lessons she gleaned from spending four days walking across the expanse of Israel through desert, wilderness and water with a group of 16 strangers and nothing but a pack on her back. We discuss life-changing lessons about true strength, the antidote to jealosy and competition, and the gap that is bridged when strangers take the leap to interact.

In this episode, we discuss the idea from the Talmud that just like there are rewards in life for pursuing, so too there can be rewards for stopping... As we explore the sunken costs of time, energy, emotions, money and other considerations that often leave us trying to force our will upon relationships, jobs, former decisions, community institutions etc. that are no longer right for us, we: -learn how to garner the strength to go down new paths and leave ones that are no longer ideal for us. -learn how to let go of the things we are attached to that are bad for us -learn how to deal with endings better and identify the 5 E's of potential within endings: Energize, encode, edit, evaluate and elevate -learn an exercise for evaluating whether we are fooling ourselves by thinking a situation can get better, and learn a tool for garnering the bravery to go down the new path.