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Rabbi Shais Taub joins the podcast to dig into the loneliness epidemic; why we're more "connected" than ever and lonelier than ever at the same time. The conversation covers the disappearance of third places, why social media works like salt water for a real human need, and Rabbi Taub's own experience of being forced into community through losing a parent despite being, by his own admission, a natural introvert. Rather than treating connection as a numbers problem, Rabbi Taub makes the case for physical presence, real-time commitment, and simply showing up as the actual cure for disconnection.★ THIS EPISODE IS POWERED BY ★✦ Ohel: A Lifeline of Care & Healing for Our CommunityFor over 50 years, Ohel has guided our community through life's hardest moments with compassion, now leading in mental health, social services, & addiction recovery for the Orthodox community.Call: 800-603-6435Email: [email protected]: https://bit.ly/4nBWhX5✦ Touro: Build Your Future (and the worlds!)Want a fulfilling career helping others live healthier, more balanced lives? Earn your master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Touro University and gain the skills, mentorship, and hands-on experience to make a real impact.Learn more here → https://bit.ly/4hOGLpI✦ Soul Survivors with Rabbi Shais TaubA monthly community for "sensitive souls" navigating restlessness, sensory overwhelm, and the challenge of feeling at home in a physical world.Learn more here → https://soulwords.org/soulsurvivors✦ Follow Rabbi Shais TaubYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUdm4q0z1AoH5O5DuhZabzw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbi_shais_taubWe LOVE Feedback: email us at [email protected] for a guest? https://www.livinglchaim.com/suggest#TAILchaim.

Dr. Shloime Zimmerman joins the podcast to discuss how parents can prepare children for summer with confidence, healthy communication, and age-appropriate guidance. The conversation explores practical ways to foster resilience, establish healthy boundaries, strengthen parent-child trust, and create safer environments at home, in camp, and in the community. Rather than relying on fear, Dr. Z emphasizes thoughtful education, strong relationships, and proactive policies that help children thrive while staying safe. ★ THIS EPISODE IS POWERED BY ★ ✦ Ohel: A Lifeline of Care & Healing for Our Community For over 50 years, Ohel has guided our community through life’s hardest moments with compassion, now leading in mental health, social services, & addiction recovery for the Orthodox community. Call: 800-603-6435 Email: [email protected] Web: https://bit.ly/4nBWhX5 ✦ Touro: Build Your Future (and the worlds!) Want a fulfilling career helping others live healthier, more balanced lives? Earn your master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Touro University and gain the skills, mentorship, and hands-on experience to make a real impact. Learn more here → https://bit.ly/4hOGLpI ✦ Get Dr. Zimmerman's Book here: https://a.co/d/0bbeTvSs ✦ Podcast Therapy with Dr. Z Listen here: https://www.livinglchaim.com/shows/podcast-therapy We LOVE Feedback: email us at [email protected] Idea for a guest? https://www.livinglchaim.com/suggest #TAI Lchaim.

Dr. Yosef Sokol, licensed psychologist and professor at Touro University, joins Elisheva Liss for a deep and thought-provoking conversation about Jewish identity, emotional development, and the inner struggles many people quietly face. Together, they explore why some people go off the derech later in life, the challenges of identity formation, the tension between authenticity and expectation, and what it means to truly understand yourself within the Jewish world. This fascinating and introspective episode dives into psychology, faith, belonging, and the search for meaning in modern Jewish life. ★ THIS EPISODE IS POWERED BY ★ ✦ Ohel: A Lifeline of Care & Healing for Our Community For over 50 years, Ohel has guided our community through life’s hardest moments with compassion, now leading in mental health, social services, & addiction recovery for the Orthodox community. Call: 800-603-6435 Email: [email protected] Web: https://bit.ly/4nBWhX5 ✦ Lchaim Legacy: Your Story For Life Record the stories of your life on video, giving future generations the chance to learn from your experiences and connect with their family history. Book here:→ https://bit.ly/3JPWMPy You can find out more about our host Elisheva Liss here: https://bit.ly/47ujFRS We LOVE Feedback: email us at [email protected] Idea for a guest? https://www.livinglchaim.com/suggest #TAI Lchaim.

After losing her 2.5-year-old daughter in a sudden drowning accident, Sara Dorsky shares her story of child loss, grief, and trauma. She speaks openly about the pain of losing a child, the struggle with guilt and healing, and how she is learning to navigate life after tragedy. This powerful conversation explores coping with grief, mental health, faith, & finding strength after loss, while also raising awareness about pool safety and drowning prevention. This episode is in memory of: Dina Avigayil bas Eliyahu ★ THIS EPISODE IS POWERED BY ★ ✦ TeamProtect.org: Making Pools Safer These simple devices save thousands of lives a year. Get Here → https://bit.ly/4txSsq0 ✦ Ohel: A Lifeline of Care & Healing for Our Community For over 50 years, Ohel has guided our community through life’s hardest moments with compassion, now leading in mental health, social services, & addiction recovery for the Orthodox community. Call: 800-603-6435 Email: [email protected] Web: https://bit.ly/4nBWhX5 ✦ Touro: Build Your Future (and the worlds!) Want a fulfilling career helping others live healthier, more balanced lives? Earn your master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Touro University and gain the skills, mentorship, and hands-on experience to make a real impact. Learn more Here → https://bit.ly/4hOGLpI ✦ CleverElly: Making Your Car Safer This simple car charger gently reminds drivers to check the back seat, helping families build a life-saving habit. Get it Here → https://bit.ly/41N7r32 You can find out more about our host Elisheva Liss here: https://bit.ly/47ujFRS We LOVE Feedback: email us at [email protected] Idea for a guest? https://www.livinglchaim.com/suggest #TAI Lchaim.

Many young Jewish women carry deep emotional pain from trauma, mental illness, or abuse, often feeling completely alone. The Ranch at Bethel is an 18-acre equine-therapy estate created to give these girls immersive support and a safe place to rebuild their lives physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In this episode, Judith shares how this unique environment helps young women rediscover their strength and begin the journey toward healing. More about Ohr Naava here: https://www.ohrnaava.com/ ★ THIS EPISODE IS POWERED BY ★ ✦ Ohel: A Lifeline of Care & Healing for Our Community For over 50 years, Ohel has guided our community through life’s hardest moments with compassion, now leading in mental health, social services, & addiction recovery for the Orthodox community. Call: 800-603-6435 Email: [email protected] Web: https://bit.ly/4nBWhX5 You can find out more about our host Elisheva Liss here: https://bit.ly/47ujFRS We LOVE Feedback: email us at [email protected] Idea for a guest? https://www.livinglchaim.com/suggest #TAI Lchaim.

Disclaimer: The perspective shared in this episode is based on personal experience and subsequent training and advocacy work. Suicide is a complex and individual issue, and this podcast is not intended to provide clinical or therapeutic guidance. If you or someone you know is in distress, or considering suicide or self-harm, please contact a specialized crisis line or mental health professional in your region. Resources: - USA hotline: 988 - USA crisis text line: 741-741 - Hadassah's website: https:/preventfrumsuicide.org - Risk Assessment Steps/info: https:/suicideispreventable.org - Frum Warmline: 484-474-0544 Note: This episode was filmed months ago and scheduled for release on this date. It's always important to be knowledgeable about this sensitive subject and Hadassah explains the importance of properly addressing these challenges. Hadassah Zirkind is a suicide prevention advocate who speaks from lived experience. After surviving two suicide attempts, she has dedicated her life to raising awareness about the importance of properly addressing suicide, mental health, and real prevention. Through education, honesty, and compassion, Hadassah works to help individuals and communities move past stigma and toward understanding, support, and life. ★ THIS EPISODE IS POWERED BY ★ ✦ Touro: Build Your Future (and the worlds!) Want a fulfilling career helping others live healthier, more balanced lives? Earn your master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Touro University and gain the skills, mentorship, and hands-on experience to make a real impact. Learn more here → https://bit.ly/4hOGLpI ✦ Ohel: A Lifeline of Care & Healing for Our Community For over 50 years, Ohel has guided our community through life’s hardest moments with compassion, now leading in mental health, social services, & addiction recovery for the Orthodox community. Call: 800-603-6435 Email: [email protected] Web: https://bit.ly/4nBWhX5 You can find out more about our host Elisheva Liss here: https://bit.ly/47ujFRS We LOVE Feedback: email us at [email protected] Idea for a guest? https://www.livinglchaim.com/suggest #TAI Lchaim.

Trigger Warning: This discussion touches on sensitive topics related to trauma, abuse, & recovery. Baruch Bergman shares his raw story of surviving sexual abuse as a child in a yeshiva, how the community’s denial deepened his pain, and how that led to years of addiction and mental health struggles. He talks about losing trust in religion, battling shame, and trying to find his place after trauma. Through family support, therapy, and moments of real empathy, he slowly began to rebuild his life and faith. His story is about what silence does to survivors and how being heard can start real healing. ★ THIS EPISODE IS POWERED BY ★ ✦ Ohel: A Lifeline of Care & Healing for Our Community For over 50 years, Ohel has guided our community through life’s hardest moments with compassion, now leading in mental health, social services, & addiction recovery for the Orthodox community. Call: 800-603-6435 Email: [email protected] Web: https://bit.ly/4nBWhX5 ✦ Touro: Build Your Future (and the worlds!) Want a fulfilling career helping others live healthier, more balanced lives? Earn your master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Touro University and gain the skills, mentorship, and hands-on experience to make a real impact. Learn more here → https://bit.ly/4hOGLpI You can find out more about our host Elisheva Liss here: https://bit.ly/47ujFRS We LOVE Feedback: email us at [email protected] Idea for a guest? https://www.livinglchaim.com/suggest #TAI Lchaim.

The myths of love and marriage, revealing why unconditional love can be dangerous and why many relationships fail. Rabbi Manis Friedman explains that true intimacy isn’t about love but deep commitment. Discover the real reason marriages succeed and how to build a strong, lasting relationship. If you're struggling with love, dating, or marriage, this conversation will change your perspective. More from the Rabbi: https://www.youtube.com/@manisfriedman ✬ Donate and Inspire Millions (Tax-Deductible) ✬ Your generous donation enables us at Living Lchaim to share uplifting messages globally, enrich lives, and foster positive change worldwide! Thank you! 🙏 ➡️ https://www.livinglchaim.com/donate Free call-in-to-listen feature: 🇺🇸 USA: (605) 477-2100 🇬🇧 UK: 0333-366-0154 🇮🇱 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Have Questions, Comments, Concerns? We LOVE Feedback: WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] If you'd like to sponsor your business or company on That's An Issue Podcast, let's talk: https://www.livinglchaim.com/sponsor

How does one move on? Anina Jasper-Brody and Joe Gross share their deeply personal journeys of coping with the loss of a parent at a young age. Through candid conversations, they explore grief, resilience, and the power of community support. From navigating emotional triggers to building happy lives despite their losses, their stories highlight the importance of open discussions around mental health and grief. This episode is a touching reminder that even in life’s darkest moments, healing and hope are possible through shared experiences and mutual understanding.   Explore The Letter S Podcast Here   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4d2ob0F8d_JqXuQzVAkv-A   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3vcMPMuZhJVXbdqUZReskM   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-letter-s/id1624981002   Email: [email protected]   ✬ Donate and Inspire Millions (Tax-Deductible) ✬    Your generous donation enables us at Living Lchaim to share uplifting messages globally, enrich lives, and foster positive change worldwide!  Thank you! 🙏 ➡️ https://www.livinglchaim.com/donate   Free call-in-to-listen feature:  🇺🇸  USA: (605) 477-2100  🇬🇧  UK: 0333-366-0154  🇮🇱  ISRAEL: 079-579-5088    Have Questions, Comments, Concerns? We LOVE Feedback: WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]   If you'd like to sponsor your business or company on That's An Issue Podcast, let's talk: https://www.livinglchaim.com/sponsor   Lchaim.

This episode dives into the unique challenges and strategies for managing ADHD within the Jewish community, led by Dr. Sara Markowitz, a clinical psychologist who shares her expertise and personal experience with ADHD. It’s impactful because it highlights the real-life complexities of ADHD, from emotional regulation to social struggles, and offers practical solutions like scaffolding and community support. The conversation sheds light on the importance of understanding ADHD as more than just a "childhood disorder," advocating for tailored support for all ages. It's a powerful episode, bringing hope and guidance to families and individuals seeking to thrive with ADHD.   Buy her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Kosher-ADHD-Surviving-Thriving-Torah-Observant/dp/B0CLY8TNB8   ____________________________________   ✬ Donate and Inspire Millions (Tax-Deductible) ✬    Your generous donation enables us at Living Lchaim to share uplifting messages globally, enrich lives, and foster positive change worldwide!  Thank you! 🙏 ➡️ https://www.livinglchaim.com/donate   Free call-in-to-listen feature:  USA: (605) 477-2100  UK: 0333-366-0154  ISRAEL: 079-579-5088    Have Questions, Comments, Concerns? We LOVE Feedback: WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 or email us at [email protected]   If you'd like to sponsor your business or company on That's An Issue Podcast, let's talk: https://www.livinglchaim.com/sponsor   ____________________________________   ► RELIEF IS HERE   Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help!  Call 718-431-9501 or email [email protected] Website: https://bit.ly/3GR0LqM   Lchaim.

This episode is JAM packed with important info about eating disorders.   We sat down with Dr. Malka Sears, a licensed clinical psychologist in NY and NJ providing high-quality evidenced based treatment, specializing in eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, body image, anxiety, and depression.   The conversation around eating disorders, the use of Ozempic for weight management, and the significance of picky eating is crucial as it highlights the complex interplay between mental health, medication, and dietary habits. Ozempic, originally a diabetes medication, has gained attention for its weight loss effects, raising concerns about its potential misuse among those with eating disorders like anorexia. Understanding picky eating extends beyond mere food preferences, as it can sometimes signify deeper psychological issues or developing eating disorders, necessitating greater awareness and intervention.   More about Dr. Malka here: https://www.malkasearsphd.com/   ____________________________________ ✬ Donate and Inspire Millions (Tax-Deductible) ✬   Your generous donation enables us at Living Lchaim to share uplifting messages globally, enrich lives, and foster positive change worldwide! Thank you! 🙏 ➡️ https://www.livinglchaim.com/donate   Listen to Podcast Therapy with Dr. Z: https://www.livinglchaim.com/podcasttherapy   Get MORE From Lchaim:   Free call-in-to-listen feature:  🇺🇸  USA: (605) 477-2100  🇬🇧  UK: 0333-366-0154  🇮🇱  ISRAEL: 079-579-5088    Have Questions, Comments, Concerns? We LOVE Feedback: WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]   If you'd like to sponsor your business or company on That's An Issue Podcast, let's talk: https://www.livinglchaim.com/sponsor   Lchaim.

Dovid Bashevkin is the founder of the wildly popular 18Forty movement which is a new media company that helps users find meaning in their lives through the exploration of Jewish thought and ideas.    In this episode, Dovid opens up (on a very raw level) his struggles with anxiety and jealousy.    You can find more of his work on mental health here: https://18forty.org/mental-health/   ____________________________________ ► RELIEF IS HERE Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help!  Call 718-431-9501 or email [email protected] https://bit.ly/3GR0LqM   ____________________________________ Get MORE From Lchaim:   Free call-in-to-listen feature:  🇺🇸  USA: (605) 477-2100  🇬🇧  UK: 0333-366-0154  🇮🇱  ISRAEL: 079-579-5088    Have Questions, Comments, Concerns? We LOVE Feedback: WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]   If you'd like to sponsor your business or company on That's An Issue Podcast, let's talk: https://www.livinglchaim.com/sponsor   Lchaim.

Meet Yanky Kaufman. He stuttered for his entire life. Until a revolutionary idea helped him COMPLETELY stopped. Yanky and his team today help thousands of people take back the power of their speech.   Yanky was a person who stuttered and today he is world renowned stuttering expert.   Contact Yanky's Team here: (732)513-2330   or here: 1-833-2-FLUENCY/1-833-235-8362 Website: https://www.smoothspeechsolution.com   Have Questions, Comments, Concerns? We LOVE Feedback:Email us at [email protected] or [email protected]   If you'd like to sponsor your business or company on That's An Issue Podcast, let's talk:https://www.livinglchaim.com/sponsor   ► RELIEF IS HERE Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help! Call 718-431-9501 or email [email protected] https://bit.ly/3GR0LqM   Want to share the show with someone who doesn't have access to the internet or smartphones?  Our free call-in-to listen feature is here:    USA: 712-432-3489   UK: 0333-366-0154    ISRAEL: 079-579-5088   Lchaim.

In the spring of 2019, two women in the Jewish community met and discovered that they shared a mutual need. Despite their experiences of personal healing, and despite supportive connections with family and friends, they each lived with their individual secret. With nobody else to share and identify with, loneliness and isolation were a burden that did not get any lighter with the passage of time.   Thus, the realization dawned that perhaps at times even more meaningful than professional help, survivors and their families need community. And their efforts proved to be groundbreaking.   What began with just one small support group, and within a short amount of time, Ray of Hope developed into an organization entirely and exclusively devoted to the care of male and female survivors of sexual abuse and their families, with membership spanning across the US and abroad.   Their Bottom Line: Even one person or family struggling with the isolation and loneliness caused by sexual abuse is too many.   David Kohn, LCSW, CASAC is their Chief Clinical Officer and Dr. Shoshana Friedman, Psy.D. is a Group Facilitator. Have Questions, Comments, Concerns? We LOVE Feedback: Email us at [email protected] or [email protected]   If you'd like to sponsor your business or company on That's An Issue Podcast, let's talk: https://www.livinglchaim.com/sponsor   ► RELIEF IS HERE Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help!  Call 718-431-9501 or email [email protected] https://bit.ly/3GR0LqM   Want to share the show with someone who doesn't have access to the internet or smartphones?   Our free call-in-to listen feature is here:  - USA: 712-432-3489  - UK: 0333-366-0154  - ISRAEL: 079-579-5088   Lchaim.

Trigger Warning: This episode talks about suicide.   Suicide is the second largest cause of death for individuals between the age of 10 - 34.   Stuart Katz is a mental health advocate whose primary goal is to eliminate stigma surrounding mental health and suicide. He shares extremely valuable lessons about talking to and understanding people considering suicide. And shares lessons from his personal family story.   988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Available 24/7.   Have Questions, Comments, Concerns? We LOVE Feedback: Email us at [email protected] or [email protected]   If you'd like to sponsor your business or company on That's An Issue Podcast, let's talk: https://www.livinglchaim.com/sponsor   ► RELIEF IS HERE Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help!  Call 718-431-9501 or email [email protected] https://bit.ly/3GR0LqM   Want to share the show with someone who doesn't have access to the internet or smartphones?   Our free call-in-to listen feature is here:    USA: 712-432-3489    UK: 0333-366-0154     ISRAEL: 079-579-5088   Lchaim.