Listen as Raffi Bilek, author and social worker, discuss fighting fair with our partners and the fundamentals of keeping the peace. Raffi Bilek has been working with couples across the globe for over a decade. He has helped hundreds of couples improve their communication, boost their connection, recover from hurts and betrayals, and, in many cases, save their marriages. Before that, Raffi earned a degree in computer science from Brown University, but never much enjoyed it because the computers wouldn’t laugh at his humor. Besides being a couples counselor and a computer programmer, Raffi is a dad to four girls, a former swing dancer, an Orthodox Jewish rabbi, and a nationally ranked Scrabble player. Raffi speaks English, Hebrew, French, and Spanish, has seen the fjords (they really are that good), and enjoys playing word games and telling good (and bad) jokes. He deeply loves his wife, but frankly wishes she got more of his jokes.

With over 20 years of experience as a pediatric occupational therapist ,Nikki Rothstein, has dedicated her career to helping hundreds of families navigate the challenges of child development. She founded Kavana Parenting to combine her deep expertise with her passion for empowering parents to raise successful, connected, and resilient adults. Her approach focuses on guiding parents to act with direction, intention, and purpose during every interaction with their child, fostering a bond that not only strengthens over time but also endures across generations. Through her work, Nikki Rothstein inspires parents to build lifelong connections with their children, ensuring they’ll be a trusted resource even when their children are raising families of their own. https://kavanaparenting.com/

Listen as we dig deep to find the obstacles many of us face in connecting to tefilah. Rabbi Yehoshua Karsh holds an M.Ed in Guidance and Counseling and is a Brisk Yeshiva High School graduate. He spent 17 years in Jerusalem teaching at prominent institutions like Ohr Somayach and Neve Yerushalayim. In Chicago, he served as Director of Outreach at the Chicago Community Kollel, where he co-founded the Torah Learning Center, now based at the Northbrook Community Synagogue. Currently a Rabbi at Darchei Noam of Glenbrook, Rabbi Karsh blends his counseling expertise with extensive teaching to inspire students to connect spiritually to Judaism. He lives in Northbrook with his wife, Tzippy, their four sons, and enjoys time with his grandchildren. https://torahlearningcenter.com/

Dr. Marcy Forta is the founder and director of Atzmi, a nonprofit supporting the mental health of adolescent girls through programs that improve their self-compassion, self-worth, and body image, providing tools and skills to support their mental health and empirically prevent eating disorders. Part of Atzmi’s offers are also workshops for parents and educators. Dr. Forta personally provides support and guidance for loved ones of adolescents struggling with eating disorders. She consults with schools, mental health professionals, and parents. She is also the author of the book “How Can I Help My Daughter? A Mother’s Guide to Nurturing Her Daughter’s Best Self” (Mosaica Press) as well as the accompanying Mother/Daughter companion curriculum to facilitate open communication with your daughter. Link to mother/daughter curriculum at atzmi.org/mothers.

This episode has been generously sponsored by Aish Ha'am. To learn more and to register to vote today visit https://aish.com/vote/SarahPachter In this episode, Sara Pachter and I discuss what the essence of tznius, modesty, means and how to lean in to our gifts and talents. Sarah Pachter is an award winning, sought after speaker and author who commands large audiences and draws a vibrant following with her dynamic and personal approach. She has lectured internationally for the past 18 years and is a keynote speaker for several Passover Programs around the world. She has authored two books: Is it Ever Enough? & Small Choices Big Changes. She has been featured on podcasts, radio, and has multiple standing columns. Her articles are featured in numerous publications including the LA times. Many of her articles have reached record breaking numbers of readers and have been translated into several languages. Sarah Pachter is also the host of Starstruck with Sarah Pachter, a new Aish podcast. Sarah is a candidate for the Aish Ha'am slate in the upcoming World Zionist Congress Election. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and 5 children.' https://sarahpachterspeaks.com/

Rena Reiser is a certified somatic coach, mentor, and workshop facilitator with over a decade of experience helping Jewish women connect with their inner selves and navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and authenticity. Combining traditional Jewish values with cutting-edge somatic healing techniques, Rena offers a unique, holistic approach to emotional and physical well-being. Rena’s journey began with her own struggles with health, self-image, and personal growth. This inspired her to explore somatic healing, a body-focused approach that recognizes the deep connection between our physical sensations, emotions, and thoughts. Through this method, she discovered how to move beyond patterns of stress and self-doubt and developed tools to help others do the same. Rena specializes in working with women who feel stuck in their relationships, careers, or personal development. Her approach empowers them to reconnect with their bodies, listen to their intuition, and gain clarity on their next steps. Rena’s clients describe her as compassionate, intuitive, and deeply insightful, with a gift for creating safe spaces for meaningful transformation. Through her one-on-one coaching, group programs, and engaging workshops, Rena equips women with the tools to improve their relationships, set healthy boundaries, and navigate life with confidence. She also integrates Jewish wisdom and spirituality, helping her clients align their personal growth with their faith. In her free time, Rena enjoys baking, spending time with her family, and reflecting on the beauty and depth of Jewish teachings. Link: Download Rena’s free Tune In Journal + accompanying meditation at www.tuneinjournal.com. www.renareiser.com Somatic Practitioner - Focusing & Transforming Touch®