Raizel Schusterman is a certified Positive Psychology practitioner and ICF-certified life coach. Combining Torah values with positive psychology, she helps individuals and couples live more meaningful lives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠apositivecoach.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This epsiode is sponsored by MB Sarnocoaching, and I’m genuinely excited to share this with you. Miriam Brieger has made a real difference in my own life, and she’s helped hundreds of women, men, and teen girls find relief from chronic pain, stomach troubles, skin issues—you name it. Her Sarno approach is empowering, and truly effective.Miriam offers courses that include step by step guidance on the Sarno method & anxiety techniques.Enrollment for her course beginning this week is already full. Make sure to reserve a slot for her next course in  January. & make sure to take advantage of a special offer for listeners of this podcast and get $75 off if you email [email protected] by November 15 to register. Mention A Positive podcast to get $75 off.  You can get more information about whats included in the courses at Sarnocoaching.com and you will get immediate access to the course delivered to your inbox so you can begin your course immediately.   Miriam also offers a VIP 6-week private coaching program for those who want more personalized support.You can explore everything she offers at sarnocoaching.com.Or by calling her hotline at 7183039987. You can email [email protected] if you have any questions.Check out our sponsor OKclarity.com OKclarity.com is THE place for any Jew - no matter how frum or religious you are - to find an excellent therapist, psychiatrist, coach, or nutritionist. And it's completely free for you to use! OKCLARITY.com’s professionals are vetted and have extensive experience working with the Jewish community. Yes, you can even find me there! If you’re in the market for a therapist, coach, nutritionist, psychiatrist, or the like - you want to check them out. If you don't find what you're looking for, they have a concierge service where you complete a short form and they will personally match you. Important side note! If you are a wellness professional, I highly recommend joining their directory. Their team is amazing and I've received referrals immediately! In Episode 98, ADHD :) Let’s Talk About It, I sit down with Dr. Nachi Felt for an engaging, entertaining, and insightful conversation about ADHD. We explore what ADHD really looks like, common misconceptions, the challenges it can bring, and how we can better understand and support those with ADHD. Dr. Felt brings a wealth of knowledge, humor, and fascinating insights to this conversation. It’s informative, relatable, and a really fun listen! Dr. Nachi Felt, PhD is a clinical psychologist and professor at Columbia University’s Teachers College, where he trains future clinicians to understand how emotion and attention shape human behavior. He is also the Director of Clinical Services at ADHDdoctor.org, where he provides coaching and consulting for individuals, families, and institutions. Dr. Felt is best known for developing the Clearheaded Approach — a practical framework that helps people break free from avoidance and anxiety by turning insight into action. His work bridges neuroscience, behavioral design, and clinical psychology to make self-regulation skills accessible to everyone, from students and parents to educators and executives. A sought-after speaker and consultant, Dr. Felt’s presentations are known for blending scientific depth with humor and humanity. He has lectured at Yale University School of Medicine, NYU, and conferences nationwide. He inspires professionals and parents alike to see ADHD not as a flaw to fix — but as a pattern that can be understood and mastered. He hosts the podcast ADHD on Fire, and lives in New York City with his family and an ever-growing library of half-read books.Contact Email: [email protected] Scheduling: [email protected]

Join us in this fascinating episode where we explore the deep connections between Chassidus and psychology. Devory Nussbaum, a skilled psychotherapist and Chassidus teacher, guides us through the intersection of these two worlds. Together, we unravel the wisdom of Chassidic teachings and how they relate to our everyday experiences. Discover the common ground between ancient spiritual insights and modern psychological understanding. Gain a new perspective on personal growth as we navigate the blend of Chassidus and psychology. This episode is an opportunity to learn, reflect, and appreciate the beauty that emerges when these two profound disciplines come together. Raizel Schusterman is a Positive Psychology-based life coach, Chabad Shlucha, and mother of 7. She combines positive psychology with Torah teachings to help couples, parents, and singles lead more meaningful lives. Raizel is a certified Positive Psychology practitioner and an ICF-certified coach, assisting both teens and adults in finding purpose and happiness. To set up your free consultation today you can reach out to Raizel through her website apositivecoach.com Check out our sponsor OKclarity.com OKclarity.com is THE place for any Jew - no matter how frum or religious you are - to find an excellent therapist, psychiatrist, coach, or nutritionist. And it's completely free for you to use! OKCLARITY.com’s professionals are vetted and have extensive experience working with the Jewish community. Yes, you can even find me there! If you’re in the market for a therapist, coach, nutritionist, psychiatrist, or the like - you want to check them out. If you don't find what you're looking for, they have a concierge service where you complete a short form and they will personally match you. Important side note! If you are a wellness professional, I highly recommend joining their directory. Their team is amazing and I've received referrals immediately! OKclarity also has an amazing WhatsApp status with over 8 thousand obsessed followers. Their WhatsApp is a free way to improve your mental health and they post great humor so you’ll laugh too. If you have WhatsApp, shoot them a message at 917-426-1495. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/apositivepodcast/support

Welcome to Episode #54 of A Positive Podcast, where we delve into the crucial topic of mental health and its connection to Halacha, the Jewish law. Join us as we gain insights from Rabbi/Dr. David Fox, a forensic psychologist, who helps us understand how Jewish law approaches mental health issues. Through his expertise, we explore the origins of these laws, providing us with a practical framework to identify situations where mental health concerns take precedence over Jewish law. Get ready for an informative and meaningful discussion! If you would like to set up your free coaching consultation with Raizel Schusterman , please reach out through her website - www.apositivecoach.com A positive podcast is powered by OKclarity.com. OKclarity.com is THE place for any Jew - no matter how religious you are - to find a top notch therapist, psychiatrist, coach, or nutritionist. And its completely free! OKCLARITY.com’s professionals are vetted and have extensive experience working with the Jewish community.  If you’re in the market for a therapist, Coach, nutritionist, psychiatrist or the like - or if you ARE a therapist, coach, psychiatric medication provider or nutritionist, you must go check them out at OKclarity.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/apositivepodcast/support

In this episode, I sit down with Devora Shabtai, a seasoned therapist with extensive experience working with young adults facing the challenge of "failure to launch." Together, we explore what this phenomenon truly means, where it stems from, and how it impacts individuals and their families. Devora shares her wisdom on identifying the root causes of this struggle and practical strategies to support loved ones navigating this complex journey. Most importantly, we discuss how to approach this issue with empathy and hope, providing a roadmap for growth, healing, and moving forward. Devora Shabtai, LCSW, MSc currently serves as the Vice President of Clinical Programming at Onward Living, an addiction rehabilitation program for Jewish men in Boca Raton, Florida. Devora specializes in the treatment of addiction and spiritual/religious trauma, as well as clinical program design that is tailored to meet the clinical and cultural needs of members of the Orthodox Jewish community within both inpatient and outpatient levels of care. Raizel Schusterman is a Positive Psychology-based life coach, Chabad Shlucha, and mother of 7. She combines positive psychology with Torah teachings to help couples, parents, and singles lead more meaningful lives. Raizel is a certified Positive Psychology practitioner and an ICF-certified coach, assisting both young adults, and adults in finding purpose and happiness. To set up your free consultation today you can reach out to Raizel through her website apositivecoach.com Check out our sponsor gymmedia.co for all your media needs. Take your brand to the next level with GYM media Check them out today!! Check out our sponsor OKclarity.com OKclarity.com is THE place for any Jew - no matter how frum or religious you are - to find an excellent therapist, psychiatrist, coach, or nutritionist. And it's completely free for you to use! OKCLARITY.com’s professionals are vetted and have extensive experience working with the Jewish community. Yes, you can even find me there! If you’re in the market for a therapist, coach, nutritionist, psychiatrist, or the like - you want to check them out. If you don't find what you're looking for, they have a concierge service where you complete a short form and they will personally match you. Important side note! If you are a wellness professional, I highly recommend joining their directory. Their team is amazing and I've received referrals immediately! OKclarity also has an amazing WhatsApp status with over 8 thousand obsessed followers. Their WhatsApp is a free way to improve your mental health and they post great humor so you’ll laugh too. If you have WhatsApp, shoot them a message at 917-426-1495. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/apositivepodcast/support

“Special Minds, Sensitive Hearts” living a wholesome life, while being “different“Rabbi Shais Taub's Journey into Neurodiversity In this compelling episode, join us as we sit down with Rabbi Shais Taub to delve into the intricate landscape of “neurodiversity” AKA Being different/sensitive/special. Together, we explore the journey of parenting children who are neurodivergent, offering invaluable insights and practical guidance. Rabbi Taub, shares wisdom drawn from the rich tapestry of his own live experiences, Chassidic teachings, and the profound lessons he has learned along the way. Discover the beauty of embracing differences and gain a profound understanding of how to support and nurture your loved ones who think and act uniquely. "Diverse Minds, United Hearts: Rabbi Shais Taub's Journey into Neurodiversity" is a conversation that goes beyond acceptance, aiming to inspire and empower all listeners on the journey of understanding and compassion. Raizel Schusterman is a Positive Psychology-based life coach, Chabad Shlucha, and mother of 7. She combines positive psychology with Torah teachings to help couples, parents, and singles lead more meaningful lives. Raizel is a certified Positive Psychology practitioner and an ICF-certified coach, assisting both teens and adults in finding purpose and happiness. To set up your free consultation today you can reach out to Raizel through her website apositivecoach.com Check out our sponsor OKclarity.com OKclarity.com is THE place for any Jew - no matter how frum or religious you are - to find an excellent therapist, psychiatrist, coach, or nutritionist. And it's completely free for you to use! OKCLARITY.com’s professionals are vetted and have extensive experience working with the Jewish community. Yes, you can even find me there! If you’re in the market for a therapist, coach, nutritionist, psychiatrist, or the like - you want to check them out. If you don't find what you're looking for, they have a concierge service where you complete a short form and they will personally match you. Important side note! If you are a wellness professional, I highly recommend joining their directory. Their team is amazing and I've received referrals immediately! OKclarity also has an amazing WhatsApp status with over 8 thousand obsessed followers. Their WhatsApp is a free way to improve your mental health and they post great humor so you’ll laugh too. If you have WhatsApp, shoot them a message at 917-426-1495. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/apositivepodcast/support

In this episode of A Positive Podcast, Raizel sits down with Rabbi Michoel Gurary to explore what it truly means to parent with clarity while staying grounded in our Chassidisher values. Together, they discuss how to raise confident, emotionally healthy children in a modern world filled with noise, pressure, and mixed messages. The conversation covers practical tools for holding boundaries with warmth, strengthening a child’s identity, creating a value-driven home environment, and navigating today’s challenges without losing our direction. With honesty and insight, Rabbi Gurary and Raizel share a balanced approach to parenting—one that blends structure, connection, and unwavering clarity in our beliefs. This episode offers meaningful guidance for any parent striving to raise strong, kind, and grounded children. Raizel Schusterman is a certified Positive Psychology practitioner and ICF-certified life coach. Combining Torah values with positive psychology, she helps individuals and couples live more meaningful lives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠apositivecoach.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank You to Our Sponsors Todays Sponsors: Miriam Brieger from Sarno Coaching can be reached by Email miriam@mbsarnocoaching or you can reach out through her hotline that has more info at 7183039987 MB sarnocoaching offers specialized Sarno courses for men, women, and teen girls — each tailored to your needs. You can explore everything she offers at www.sarnocoaching.com. If you’re curious about the one-on-one coaching program, just send an email to Rivka at [email protected]. As a little thank-you for being a listener: use the code RS50 for $50 off any course. This special offer is available until December 1st. Check out our sponsor OKclarity.com  OKclarity.com is THE place for any Jew - no matter how frum or religious you are - to find an excellent therapist, psychiatrist, coach, or nutritionist. And it's completely free for you to use! OKCLARITY.com’s professionals are vetted and have extensive experience working with the Jewish community. Yes, you can even find me there! If you’re in the market for a therapist, coach, nutritionist, psychiatrist, or the like - you want to check them out. If you don't find what you're looking for, they have a concierge service where you complete a short form and they will personally match you. Important side note! If you are a wellness professional, I highly recommend joining their directory. Their team is amazing and I've received referrals immediately!

Today's episode is sponsored by Toveedo. Toveedo is a website and app that has hundreds of original and quality videos for Jewish boys and girls. It's designed to be a safer and simpler place for Jewish kids entertainment, so that you can literally hand it to your child and be comforted knowing that there are no ads.As parents, we can all commiserate knowing that on Youtube there are so many kids videos that you don't approve of. With Toveedo you won't have to worry about that. What's different about Toveedo is that new videos are added weekly and content is produced solely for the subscribers. We're talking 3D animation, Live action film and so much more. Coming in time for Chanukah is a Live Action movie about Maccabees in the year 2022! Toveedo makes a great gift for the whole family! So Bubbies and Zaidys, no need to get individual presents! Parents too, that are listening.  Let your kids superheroes be a superhero from Tanach! There is such a huge variety of content that they won't ever be bored. Toveedo is usually $99 a year, but you can use code Positive for 15% on Toveedo.com Toveedo is available on almost every platform- Smart TV's , Website and Apps. It is also available for download, so you can use it while traveling! Looking to sponsor a epsiode reach out to Raizel Schusterman at [email protected] Episode #40 - Devorah (Divi) Kamman (Bogart) is a proud Bais Rivkah alumnus, Yale graduate, and psychiatric practitioner specializing in eating disorders and associated mood and trauma-related health conditions.  Divi has led therapeutic programming for a number of high acuity mental health programs in Connecticut.  She is now consulting and treating eating disorders at Newport Academy, a family based residential program that offers Kosher meals, while running a virtual comprehensive mental health practice.  Divi is passionate about a recovery and prevention based approach to wholesome mind-body health. In Today's episode I sit down with Divi and we discuss many ideas and concepts surrounding mental health, eating disorders and anxiety in children and more. To get in touch with Divi you can email her at [email protected] To set up your free coaching consultation with Raizel Schusterman go to www.apositivecoach.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/apositivepodcast/support

In this special episode, we delve into the complex landscape of parenting during a time of crisis in Israel. The first conversation features a parenting coach Mushka Gopin of https://mymotheringmindset.com/ where we discuss how to address the current situation with our children and guide them through these challenging times. As well as how we can help ourselves stay grounded and present through these challenging times. The second conversation takes a spiritual perspective, as we engage with my dear Father Rabbi Sholom Spalter who explores the profound connections one can forge with Hashem and the power of prayer when faced with adversity. Together, these discussions offer insight into both the practical and spiritual dimensions of navigating difficult circumstances, offering a novel approach to finding strength and connection amidst the chaos. Todays episode is sponsored by Tenyad.org check out their upcoming auction and win amazing prizes all while doing a huge mitzvah! Check out our sponsor OKclarity.com OKclarity.com is THE place for any Jew - no matter how frum or religious you are - to find an excellent therapist, psychiatrist, coach, or nutritionist. And it's completely free for you to use! OKCLARITY.com’s professionals are vetted and have extensive experience working with the Jewish community. Yes, you can even find me there! If you’re in the market for a therapist, coach, nutritionist, psychiatrist, or the like - you want to check them out. If you don't find what you're looking for, they have a concierge service where you complete a short form and they will personally match you. Important side note! If you are a wellness professional, I highly recommend joining their directory. Their team is amazing and I've received referrals immediately! OKclarity also has an amazing WhatsApp status with over 8 thousand obsessed followers. Their WhatsApp is a free way to improve your mental health and they post great humor so you’ll laugh too. If you have WhatsApp, shoot them a message at 917-426-1495. My personal OKclarity website:https://okclarity.com/directory/raizel-schusterman/. Find an OKclarity verified professional: https://okclarity.comBecome an OKclarity verified professional:https://okclarity.com/for-professionals/. Join OKclarity on WhatsApp status or groups:https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=19174261495&text=Hey!%20I'd%20like%20to%20join%20OKclarity%20on%20WhatsApp.%20(APPR) Raizel Schusterman can be reached at apositivecoach.com or email [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/apositivepodcast/support