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It's been almost five years of DMC, and we are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to share so many inspiring, entertaining, moving and thought-provoking conversations with you. It's time for us to close the mics on the podcast, but our past episodes are always available to listen if you need a little dose of DMC. Thank you all for listening, for sharing, for writing to us and for supporting us as we made this dream a reality. We will miss it and all of you! Fondly, Alex & Rivki

Episode 79: Frum Minimalism with Ellie Azerad In response to today’s oversaturated consumerist society, the pendulum has swung and Minimalism is a thing. A minimalist lifestyle involves intentionally living with fewer possessions, focusing on what truly matters and rejecting unnecessary clutter and consumerism to achieve simplicity and intentionality. While trending in the secular world, can Minimalism be adapted to the frum lifestyle? Ellie Azerad, founder of Frum Minimalism, argues yes. She also believes that principles of minimalism reflect Torah values. Ellie teaches frum women how to simplify their lives so they can live life to the fullest. And she’s joined us on this DMC to give us the lowdown – and amazing stories – of how mindful decluttering and shifting your mindset about possessions can have transformative effects.  On this episode, we discuss: The definition of minimalism How it’s trending in the secular world and where it’s coming from “Frum minimalism” and how it compares Minimalism as a response to materialism Principles of The Minimalist Makeover course Takeaway tips Check out Ellie's website - https://www.frumminimalism.com We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, and you can always email us at [email protected]. Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSORS: Eretz Hakodesh https://eretzhakodesh.org/  Click here to find instructions to vote: https://eretzhakodesh.org/voting-new/  Meant to Be Foods meanttobefood.com/dmc  Enter to win 9 free artisanal yogurts! 845 622-6916

Is it true that behind every great man is a great woman? Naama Malinowitz, busy mother of 9 in Jerusalem, would agree, but has a tweak to make: “Behind every great man is a great woman…rolling her eyes.” In this episode, we talk with Naama Malinowitz about what it’s like to be married to a man who devotes his life to Klal Yisrael. Naama’s husband is Rabbi Nechemia Malinowitz, the executive director of Eretz Hakodesh which is a party representing the Torah community of the Diaspora running in the upcoming World Zionist Congress. He’s worked tirelessly to help channel of dollars into funding Torah-based institutions & ensure that Torah values are a central guiding voice in Eretz Yisrael. Naama tells us her journey as a wife and mother in this role and shares many insights into what it truly means to support one’s husband in his endeavors. ir On this episode, we discuss: Naama’s aspirations when she first got married and how things developed The challenges and rewards of being married to a man of the klal Her realizations about what it means to support a husband in his endeavors Supporting husbands in any profession  Naama’s advice to her newlywed self We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, and you can always email us at [email protected]. Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSORS: Eretz Hakodesh https://eretzhakodesh.org/  Click here to find instructions to vote: https://eretzhakodesh.org/voting-new/  Meant to Be Foods meanttobefood.com/dmc  Enter to win 9 free artisanal yogurts! 845 622-6916

We all go through dark moments, trying times and painful episodes in our lives. Our guest, international lecturer Raquel Kirszenbaum, shares her personal story from darkness to light and provides profound insights into how to stop hurting and start healing. Her honesty, wisdom and vulnerability in this DMC will enter your heart. If you’re seeking perspective and meaning on how to heal from pain, or you want to be there for someone you know going through hard times, then this episode is for you.  On this episode, we discuss: Raquel’s personal story from darkness to light Her advice to people stuck in their pain Developing emunah in trying times How healing begins and what it looks like Chizuk and takeaways for our listeners Raquel’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/Hurting-Start-Healing-Raquel-Kirszenbaum/dp/1962522199  We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at [email protected]. Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Meant to Be Foods meanttobefood.com/dmc  Enter to win 9 free artisanal yogurts! 845 622-6916

Negotiating is a tool we use in all our relationships to get what we want or meet somewhere in the middle. Often we think of negotiation as purely a business tool, but it’s so much more. And drop the notion that negotiation is an aggressive tactic. And the stereotype that women aren’t good at it. Because negotiation is a way for us to get what we want in all our relationships. In this DMC, Chava Shapiro, business messaging strategist, master web copywriter, and founder of the Creative CEO Academy, shares her insights, tips and tricks into the powerful art of negotiation. You’ll leave this DMC feeling inspired, empowered and enlightened. In this episode, we discuss: Chava’s journey as a frum female entrepreneur Her mission to help women make more money Why negotiation is one of Chava’s passion topics What is negotiation and how and when we use it The stereotype that women are poor negotiators Tips to improve our negotiation skills in our personal relationships Chava’s website: https://www.showmethecopy.com/  Chava’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chavashapiro/  Creative CEO Academy: https://www.creativeceoacademy.com/waitlist  We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp grouphttps://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us [email protected]. Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us

How do we find not just our life’s purpose, but our soul’s purpose? Is our purpose fulfilled by our achievements and accomplishments in the world, or is there something deeper to it? Our dear friend Ruchi Koval, parent coach and motivational speaker, joins us for this DMC to unpack this idea, which is also the title of her third book, Soul Purpose, a daily dose of wisdom from Pirkei Avos. We know you’ll gain and grow so much from this inspiring DMC. In this episode we discuss: How and why Ruchi decided to write her newest book, Soul Purpose The main takeaways and themes The true meaning of soul purpose and how it relates to Pirkei Avos The relationship between our soul purpose and our accomplishments Ruchi’s favorite relevant Torah insights Ruchi’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Purpose-daily-wisdom-Pirkei/dp/1961602768  To join Ruchi’s Soul Purpose WhatsApp chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FSylDrVqdFRBpw0bkF2qyX     Ruchi’s website: https://www.ruchikoval.com/  To advertise on DMC, reach out to Esti at Jewish Content Network [email protected] We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at [email protected]. Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us

How do we break the mold? How do we change our bad habits, attitudes and self-perceptions that aren’t serving us and redefine how we show up in the world? Is self-transformation even possible? Raizy asked these questions when she embarked on a personal journey of self-discovery. She recorded it and her takeaways in her new book, The Anatomy of a Yenta: Break the Yenta Mold, Embrace Dignity, and Create an Elegant Life. We’ve brought Raizy on to DMC (for the second time!) to share her story and give us insights into how we can embark on our own self-transformation journeys. In this episode, we discuss: Why Raizy shifted her focus from solely tablescapes and homemaking to exploring deeper self-improvement topics in her platform, Inspired Living Why Raizy wrote Anatomy of a Yenta & her favorite takeaways What Raizy’s experience was like in breaking her “yenta” mold What Raizy learned from this journey that can help any woman who feels stuck Raizy’s website: https://www.raizyfried.com/  Inspired Living: https://watch.raizyfried.com/  Raizy’s Instagram page, Raizy’s Cookin: https://www.instagram.com/raizyscookin/  Amida Army WhatsApp Group  https://chat.whatsapp.com/DMbQlUys7vo5fS4qwoDBxO To advertise on DMC, reach out to Esti at Jewish Content Network [email protected] We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at [email protected]. Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us

Happy Chanukah to all our DMC listeners! Chanukah is all about miracles, and the Jewish people have witnessed miracles of biblical proportions this year. These open miracles have reminded us that Hashem is in control and will never break his promise to the Jewish people or Israel. And while these miracles have often strengthened our belief and emunah, other historic, spiritual miracles are happening to Am Yisrael as well, both in Israel and the Diaspora. Celebrated Israeli journalist and Torah educator Sivan Rahav Meir joins us on the podcast to share what she thinks is the greatest miracle of all from the war. In this episode, we discuss: How Sivan got into Israeli TV and journalism Her experience as a religious women in Israeli journalism How Sivan’s work has changed since October 7th The miracles Sivan has witnessed in her coverage of the war The real miracle of the war How we can see more miracles in our lives Sivan’s website: https://sivanrahavmeir.com/home-en/ To Be a Jew booklet: https://sivanrahavmeir.com/to-be-a-jew/  We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at [email protected]. Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us

What is femininity? While so close to our hearts as Torah observant women, the concept of femininity may also be clouded in our minds by secular influences – think, in particular, the entertainment industry. How can we reconnect to the essence of what femininity means? Enter well-known kallah teacher and intimacy coach Faigy Pollock who helps us unpack the Torah’s perspective on femininity, DMC-style.  In this episode, we discuss: How Faigy became interested in this topic The definition of femininity How femininity is developed and cultivated in the elementary, teen and young adult years The approach for women who don’t identify with the concept of feminity Feminity in marriage How to embrace and cultivate femininity in our everyday, hectic lives so often rife with challenges Faigy’s website: https://unblockyourwaytooneness.lpages.co/unblock-your-way-to-oneness-evergreen-new-2024/  Here's a link to register for Faigy's free webinar My Mom My Kallah Teacher: https://mymom-myteacher.grwebsite.com/ Faigy's Book Recommendations: The Moon's Lost Light by Devorah Fastag - https://a.co/d/3B4NmBk Circle, Arrow, Spiral by Miriam Kosman- https://a.co/d/4QVhM8W Also anything on the topic by Rebbetzin Tamar Tabak or Rabbi Akiva Katz We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at [email protected]. Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: The Altair Hotel https://www.thealtairhotel.com/ [email protected] 786 535- 1500

So often in relationships, we’re looking outwards – at the other person with his or her flaws & what needs to be fixed. But what if the key to fulfilling and meaningful relationships lay inwards – with the self? What if we truly understood ourselves? Chany Rosengarten believes this type of empowerment gives women peace, joy and confidence – in themselves and their marriages. In this episode, we discuss: How the starting point in relationships must be the self. What being comfortable with oneself looks like and how it impacts a marriage How to heal wounds and find connection How we can bring out the best in each other in marriage How to feel satisfied, fulfilled, seen and understood in our marriages What emotional intimacy looks like and how to cultivate it Chany’s website: https://gitty-chany-s-school.thinkific.com/ Chany’s book, The Boundary is You: https://a.co/d/f8iRV52 Chany’s book recommendation, The Artist’s Way https://a.co/d/co176s9  We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at [email protected]. Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: The Altair Hotel https://www.thealtairhotel.com/ [email protected] 786 535- 1500

Food should be all about nourishment and joy and satisfaction, right? But why is it often about guilt and shame and restriction? Our relationship with food often is more complicated than we think, and we’ve invited Rachel Goodman, RDN to explore the topic with us on DMC and help us stop the food guilt. Because we really want food to make us feel good and healthy, not guilty and stressed. In this episode, we discuss: How Rachel’s food journey inspired her to become a registered dietitian nutritionist The typical struggles Rachel sees that women face surrounding food Body image as the root of many struggles How to stop the guilt surrounding food How we can see our value beyond our size Rachel’s website: https://rachelgoodnutrition.com/  We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at [email protected]. Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: The Altair Hotel https://www.thealtairhotel.com/ [email protected] 786 535- 1500

One of the modern-day challenges of parenting is knowing which parenting method to apply when! Parents today typically have various tools, tips and tricks at their disposal. But sometimes it all gets overwhelming and confusing. What if there was a chart you could stick on your fridge that would give you all the guidance you need? Well, there actually is: One Chart Parenting. Mrs. Mindi Hauer has developed a “catch-all” parenting approach based on years of her parenting journey and teaching. One Chart Parenting is based on the principles of Respectful Parenting, and we’re thrilled to share some of its key ideas in this DMC. In this episode, we discuss: How parenting became Mindi’s favorite topic & how she got into parent education How her encounter with the parenting wisdom of Mrs. Leah Trenk changed her approach to parenting and relationships The key principles of One Chart Parenting The top challenge facing parents today in the frum world We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at [email protected]. To sign up for One Chart Parenting, email [email protected]. Between Parent and Child by Dr. Haim Ginott https://a.co/d/3aarSiU  Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Appaman https://www.appaman.com/ Coupon code CELEBRATE20 for 20% off (restrictions apply)

Live from the Chizuk Retreat in Cleveland, we sat down with two former DMC guests, Barrie Feld (Episode 36, “Why We all Need Chizuk”) and Slovie Jungreis-Wolff ( 44, “Finding Focus on Rosh Hashana”) for a wonderful reunion and to get some insight into how to prepare for Rosh Hashana, for real.  On this DMC we discuss: The challenge of balancing the physical and spiritual preparations What women are looking for in advance of Rosh Hashana and during this yamim noraim season How we can reexamine Rosh Hashana and redefine it for ourselves in whatever new stage we find ourselves One message Barrie and Slovie would like to give to frum woman before Yom Tov Listen to our DMC with Barrie here - https://bit.ly/3o1PiOE Listen to our DMC with Slovie here - https://bit.ly/45W9Atd We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at [email protected].

There's lots to prepare this Rosh Hashana with a 3-day yom tov. So whether you’re on your 6th run to the supermarket or staying up late in the kitchen cooking, we have a DMC for you. Because there’s nothing like walking into Rosh Hashana feeling like you did something to prepare for the day spiritually. We’re so grateful to have Mrs. Michal Horowitz share her favorite Rosh Hashana insights on this episode of DMC. In her unique style, Michal blends Torah sources and relatable hashkafic insights with every piece of Torah she shares. We were mesmerized by her breadth of knowledge and ability to bring each lesson home.  In this episode we discuss: How Michal got into adult Torah education Michal’s favorite Rosh Hashana insights to help get us in the right mindset for the yamim noraim The main idea Michal wants Jewish women to understand that will help them connect with Rosh Hashana more deeply We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at [email protected]. Michal Horowitz’s website: https://michalhorowitz.com/  Michal Horowitz on OU Torah: https://outorah.org/author/133368/  OU Women’s Initiative Nach Yomi: https://ouwomen.org/nach/  Michal Horowitz on YU Torah: https://www.yutorah.org/teachers/Mrs.-Michal-Horowitz Michal Horowitz on Torah Anytime: https://torahanytime.com/speakers/516 

Life is complicated, and with life experiences come complex emotions. But embracing conflicting emotions with strategies such as paradoxical thinking can make all the difference. This is the topic that therapist, dating coach and columnist Sara Eisemann wanted to DMC with us on this episode because she knew the life-changing impact of “both/and” thinking, which looks something like this: “I’m both so grateful for my son’s bar mitzvah and overwhelmed hosting my family.” Instead of fighting those conflicting emotions, we embrace them – and drop the guilt. You’ll learn about this and more in this fascinating conversation. In this episode we discuss: What Sara’s aims to accomplish in all the work she does, from clinical therapist to Family First columnist to Director of Education for Core. What “both/and” means and how it can be applied to life experiences Typical paradoxes in our lives and how we can make space for them How to handle negative emotions in a healthy way The role of acceptance  We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at [email protected]. Sara’s Family First articles: https://mishpacha.com/contributors/sara-eisemann/ Sara’s Mishpacha podcast, Makeshift: https://mishpacha.com/podcasts/makeshift/ Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Appaman https://www.appaman.com/ Coupon code CELEBRATE20 for 20% off (restrictions apply)