Coach Daniel Ratner is a highly successful entrepreneur, motivational speaker and author. He speaks and coaches on topics such as relationships, self-esteem, and spirituality. His unique insights and captivating speaking style have helped countless individuals achieve their goals and transform their lives. He offers straightforward, no-nonsense advice that empowers his students to gain clarity in dating and marriage. This is his second appearance on the EJL podcast. In this episode we discuss his new book "Emotional Vampires: How to Protect Your Happiness From People That Suck Yours Dry". His first appearance on the podcast can be found here:Coach Ratner: The Playbook to Achieve Wealth, Energy, and Infinite Relationships--- Please rate and review the Empowered Jewish Living podcast on whatever platform you stream it. Please follow Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum and the Lev Experience on the following channels:Facebook: @shlomobuxbaumInstagram: @shlomobuxbaumYouTube: TheLevExperienceOrder Rabbi Shlomo' books: ⁠The Four Elements of an Empowered Life: A Guidebook to Discovering Your Inner World and Unique Purpose⁠- ⁠⁠⁠The Four Elements of Inner Freedom: The Exodus Story as a Model for Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Personal Breakthroughs⁠⁠ You can order a copy on⁠ Amazon⁠ or in your local Jewish bookstore.

How should we address fertility concerns? How important is physical attraction? What to do if one of the dating parties wants to have a physical contant during dating and the other does not? How long should a couple date for? How important is chemistry vs. checklists? In this fabulous conversation, dating coach and expert Rachel Burnham answers a long list of questions sent in by our audiences, providing fabulous advice for anyone looking to tie the knot in 2025! This episode also features Devorah Buxbaum, who brings her own coaching expereinces to the conversation. Check Rachel out at: https://d8gr8.com/ Enjoy this episode? You will also love our previous dating conversation with dating coach Jackie Glaser: Lessons in Self-Worth, Finding Yourself, and Your "Soulmate" --- Please rate and review the Empowered Jewish Living podcast on whatever platform you stream it. Please follow Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum and the Lev Experience on the following channels: Facebook: @Shlomobuxbaum Instagram: @shlomobuxbaum YouTube: @levexperience Order Rabbi Shlomo' books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Four Elements of an Empowered Life: A Guidebook to Discovering Your Inner World and Unique Purpose⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Four Elements of Inner Freedom: The Exodus Story as a Model for Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Personal Breakthroughs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can order a copy on⁠ Amazon⁠ or in your local Jewish bookstore.

Frank Meeink is a renowned speaker, author, and activist, widely recognized for his efforts in combating racial hatred and extremism. Meeink is the author of "Autobiography of a Recovering Skinhead," and his story has been featured in numerous documentaries and news outlets, including Steven Spielberg’s "Why We Hate," and on major networks such as CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, MTV, VH1, BET, and NPR, highlighting his expertise and experiences in the field of hate group dynamics and reform. In addition to his literary contributions, Meeink has been an active voice in community outreach and education. He has spoken widely about his experiences, and co-founded “Life After Hate,” an organization dedicated to helping individuals leave extremist groups. His journey took a profound turn when he discovered his Jewish heritage, leading him to convert to Judaism and reinforcing his commitment to promote love over hate. Recognized for his impactful work, Meeink received the Civil Rights Hero of the Year award from the Anti-Defamation League in 2016. His testimony before the United States Congress on the infiltration of white supremacy in police departments further underscores his commitment to societal change and his role as a leading figure in the fight against racism and extremism. --- Please rate and review the Empowered Jewish Living podcast on whatever platform you stream it. Please follow Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum and the Lev Experience on the following channels: Facebook: @shlomobuxbaum Instagram: @shlomobuxbaum YouTube: TheLevExperience Pick up a copy of Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum's second book, "⁠The Four Elements of Inner Freedom: The Exodus Story as a Model for Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Personal Breakthroughs⁠". You can order a copy on⁠ Amazon⁠ or in your local Jewish bookstore.

Efraim Palvanov is among the world’s most sought-after Torah educators, celebrated for his unique blend of scholarly depth and engaging delivery. The author of five influential books, including the widely acclaimed Secrets of the Last Waters and Garments of Light series, Efraim is also one of the most popular Jewish speakers on YouTube, captivating audiences with his profound insights. His extensive scientific background, including multiple degrees in Science and Education, enriches his Torah teachings with a distinctive, resonant perspective. Through his widely-read blogs, Mayim Achronim and Jew of the Week, Efraim brings readers into a deeper exploration of Jewish thought and history. An esteemed educator at Toronto’s Yeshivat Or Chaim and Ulpanat Orot, Efraim's diverse experiences, including service in the Canadian Armed Forces, lend a dynamic, multifaceted approach to his work. --- Related Episode: R' Lawrence Hajioff: Does this all mean the Messiah is coming? Seeing current events as a prelude to redemption --- Please rate and review the Empowered Jewish Living podcast on whatever platform you stream it. Please follow Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum and the Lev Experience on the following channels: Facebook: @Shlomobuxbaum Instagram: @shlomobuxbaum YouTube: @levexperience Order Rabbi Shlomo' books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Four Elements of an Empowered Life: A Guidebook to Discovering Your Inner World and Unique Purpose⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Four Elements of Inner Freedom: The Exodus Story as a Model for Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Personal Breakthroughs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can order a copy on⁠ Amazon⁠ or in your local Jewish bookstore.

Kayla Haber-Goldstein is an interior designer living in New York. Born to a rabbinic family, Kayla set out to explore her own relationship with Judaism, resulting in her book, Questioning The Answers. Through her online platform, Kayla has become a resource for Jewish women of all backgrounds to help them explore their questions, as she seeks to empower them to own their Judaism and be proud and fulfilled. This podcast is a project of The Lev Experience. Check us out at levx.org. You can help support the podcast by sponsoring an episode or picking up a copy of my book “The Four Elements of an Empowered Life”. Use discount code: EMPOWER for 15% off! If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, leave ratings and comments, connect with me on all the social media platforms but even and most importantly, share it with others! Instagram: @shlomobuxbaum Facebook: @shlomobuxbaum Youtube: TheLevExperience

This is part 1 of a 2-part series that was given live via zoom in 2020 for Project Inspire. We explore the deeper meaning of the Chanukah story, some of the symbolisms of Chanukah, and how it applies to our own life. We speak about how to look inward and discover inspiration within one's own heart rather than always relying on outside influences and experiences which may or may not be present when we need them.  To support the podcast please consider donating at Levx.org, picking up a copy of Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum's book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life", and, most importantly, subscribing and sharing the podcast with others. Connect with Rabbi Shlomo on Facebook and Instagram!

Ilana and Jamie Cowland are relationship experts and the creators of the @IlanaAndJamie social media platform. Ilana is formerly the co-founder and director of Jewessence, and is the author of the recently released book "The Moderately Anxious Everybody". Jamie is the founder and director of Justifi: Adventure with Purpose. The Cowlands have six children and live in Jerusalem. This episode of the Empowered Jewish Living podcast is powered by OKclarity.com.  OKclarity.com is THE place for any Jew - no matter how frum or religious you are - to find a top notch therapist, coach, or nutritionist. And its completely free! OKCLARITY.com’s therapists, coaches, and nutritionists are vetted and have extensive experience working with the Jewish community. If you’re in the market for a therapist, Coach, or nutritionist - or if you are a therapist, coach, or nutritionist, you must go check them out at OKclarity.com.  Also, if you have WhatsApp, OKclarity has an amazing WhatsApp status or groups with thousands of 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. Smash these links. You won’t regret it. Find an OKclarity verified professional: https://okclarity.com 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(EJLP) Become an OKclarity verified professional: https://www.topjewishtherapists.com/