Adina is a Certified Life Coach ; Host of The Confident Chabad Mom Podcast. Chapters: (00:01:38) How did Adina become a Coach? (00:03:06) Common Misconceptions about 'Coaching' (00:05:12) Why would someone hire a life coach? (00:07:48) Coaching tools for negative self talk (00:10:54) Brick brain VS Bubblegum brain (00:14:38) How to build Self confidence (00:21:35) How to stop beating yourself up (00:25:13) What does Self Compassion look like? (00:27:37) What do your mom clients wish they knew sooner (00:35:00) How to become your own coach (00:39:09) How to 'sit with' a difficult emotion (00:50:20) What are the limitations of coaching? (00:55:55) Building Support systems in a new environment (00:57:05) The importance of going through hard things To learn more / get in touch with Adina: Adinalanda.com I would love to hear from you!  Connect with me on insta or email::[email protected] [email protected] Instagram: @esther shemtov To sign up for the On your Own Newsletter, click here https://www.onyourownpodcast.com/about See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting

Adina, known as the "Now-Jewish Nanny," is a social media influencer and classically trained opera singer I’m so excited for you to hear this AWESOME conversation with Adina!! We talk all things Seminary, Peer pressure, CHOOSING Torah, Religious OCD, What FFBs take for granted and SO. MUCH. MORE! Don’t forget to Subscribe to the On your Own Podcast so you never miss an episode 🙌 I would love to hear from you!  Connect with me on insta or email: [email protected] @esther shemtov To sign up for the On your Own Newsletter, click here https://www.onyourownpodcast.com/about See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting ❤️

Bashie is an Author, Life Coach, Mental Health Awareness Advocate, & Host of the Jewish Teen Talk Podcast Chapters: (00:01:55) Who is Bashie Naparstek? (00:07:06) Social Anxiety (00:09:12) What depression feels like (00:10:42) When life stops feeling simple (00:12:45) Understanding Depression (00:15:54) Seminary & living away from her twin sister (00:17:57) Going to a therapist for the first time (00:20:39) The unpredictability of Depression & Anxiety (00:33:40) What anxiety feels like (00:35:00) How to help a friend who's struggling with their mental health (00:37:18) Taking medication in secret (00:29:20) Shidduchim (00:44:50) How do you know if you're ready to start dating (00:46:07) Married life & postpartum depression (00:47:04) Finding Hashem in the Psych ward (00:51:50) The power of knowing you are not alone (00:56:30) The closer you get to yourself, the closer you get to Hashem (00:59:24) It's ok to not be ok Bashies book:https://www.amazon.ca/Soundtrack-my-Life-Bashie-Naparstek-ebook/dp/B0DDXY1LRYTo work with Bashie: Coaching | My Site I would love to hear from you!  Connect with me on insta or email: [email protected] @esther shemtov To sign up for the On your Own Newsletter, click here https://www.onyourownpodcast.com/about See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting ❤️

Dr. Shula Wittenstein is a Jerusalem based therapist.  She has been practicing for 28 years, specializing in trauma, anxiety disorders, and couples. The timing of this interview was such hashgacha pratis - we recorded a few days before the war in Eretz Yisroel with Iran, where many young students living on their own found themselves without flights back home, running to bomb shelters, and having their lives turned upside down. In this powerful episode, psychologist Shula Wittenstein breaks down what trauma really is, how it shows up in our lives, and how healing is possible. If you have felt stuck, reactive, or just not yourself — this conversation will help you understand why, and what you can do about it. I hope that you find this conversation as helpful as I did with all of the craziness going on in the world❤️ Dr Shula can be reached at ⁠[email protected] I would love to hear from you!  Connect with me on insta or email: [email protected] @esther shemtov To sign up for the On your Own Newsletter, click here https://www.onyourownpodcast.com/about See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting! ❤️

Chanti is an industrial Psychologist with a background in Neuroscience and psychology. While Chanti was living on her own in Israel away from her family, she got diagnosed with an incredibly rare and dangerous illness called Takayasu's Arteritis. Join us in this episode as we uncover how she was forced to redefine her sense of identity and worth beyond academic achievements and external validations. Learn how she navigated loneliness, embraced support, and developed a profound connection with Hashem, ultimately reshaping her perspective on life’s priorities and her role in the world Who is Chanti? [00:01:51] Moving to Israel on her own [00:03:20] Pressure to have Academic Success [00:09:36] Getting Diagnosed with Takayasu's Arteritis The importance of Acceptance [00:29:04] Redefining her Self-Worth[00:39:04] Dealing with Loneliness [00:45:04] Learning to let others offer support  [00:47:05] The challenges of returning to ‘normal life’ [00:51:51] Open Heart surgery. [00:53:09] The power of investing in Bitachon (01:11:00)  I would love to hear from you!  Connect with me on insta or email: [email protected] @esther shemtov To sign up for the On your Own Newsletter, click here https://www.onyourownpodcast.com/about See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting ❤️

Rabbi Kahane is the principle at Chedvas Seminary, a popular Seminary Teacher, and author of 'A fire in the darkness' Chapters: [00:00:00] Introduction. [00:01:21] Who is Rabbi Kahane? [00:02:10] Rabbi Kahanes Teaching Philosophy [00:05:10] The Importance of Seminary [00:07:25] The truth about Growth and Independence [00:09:00] Dealing with Challenges [00:11:10] Coping with Classroom Challenges [00:13:00] Understanding Pain and Growth [00:16:30] Pain, Pleasure, and Progress [00:23:00] Avoiding Unnecessary Pain [00:26:36] Recognizing Growth Opportunities [00:31:29] Accepting Circumstances and Building Resilience [00:38:39] Sphere of Influence [00:42:00] Perseverance Despite Setbacks To buy Rabbi Kahanes Book: https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Darkness-Rabbi-Meir-Kahane/dp/1614658684 To get in touch with Rabbi Kahane:  MKAHANE@[email protected] I would love to hear from you!  Connect with me on insta or email: [email protected] @esther shemtov To sign up for the On your Own Newsletter, click here https://www.onyourownpodcast.com/about See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting!

Ariella is the founder of Ready.Set.Sem, an organization that assists gap-year students in preparing for their studies abroad. Chapters: (00:01:45) What is ready set Sem? (00:05:07) The impact of ready set Sem (00:06;37) Parents sending their daughters to a foreign country (00:07:05) Common concerns before going to seminary (00:10:09) When your suitcase becomes your home (00:11:06) The #1 essential thing to pack (00:15:28) Coping with the hard new beginnings (00:17:01) Packing anxiety (00:20:13) How to not obsess over your clothing (00:22:54) Wanting to be accepted in our new environment (00:25:27) How to emotionally prepare yourself to leaving home (00:27:37) It's not supposed to be perfect (00:29:58) Dealing with challenging experiences (00:34:31) Sem journal (00:35:32) The pitfalls of Journaling (00:38:42) What to pack and what NOT to pack (00:42:03) How to avoid your hair falling out in Israel (00:49:03) How amazon works in Israel (00:50:15) How ready set Sem helps you throughout the whole year (00:54:07) Final guest question To get in touch with Ariella and learn more about Ready.Set.Sem: Whatsapp:https://chat.whatsapp.com/LuAQm2MmrrSKGAELGIwIIH WhatsApp group Instagram I would love to hear from you!  Connect with me on insta or email: [email protected] @esther shemtov To sign up for the On your Own Newsletter, click here https://www.onyourownpodcast.com/about See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting ❤️

Yael is a Money Coach, Speaker & Host of the Jewish Money Matters Podcast Chapters: (00:01:56) Who is Yael Trusch? (00:03:44) Financial Adulting(00:04:53) Setting up healthy financial habits (00:06:52) Maaser helping with personal finance  (00:09:54) Bitachon as a financial foundation(00:11:28) You can be religious and not trust G-d(00:12:55) Optimizing your brain towards bitachon(00:15:49) Jewish vs secular approach to money(00:19:52) Joy is a magnet for abundance(00:20:22) Living with G-d consciousness (00:24:16) The danger of making financial decisions out of fear(00:26:43) Taking care of your finances is part of serving Hashem(00:28:20) The importance of knowing your Values(00:32:19) Being present & Mindful with your money(00:34:13) Hishtadlus VS Bitachon(00:39:32) Maaser - what if I'm only earning a tiny bit?(00:41:07) The secret to becoming  a consistent saver(00:44:55) Saying yes to your future self(00:45:25) The toothpaste analogy(00:46:10) Your money should be working for you(00:47:44) Not being emotionally tied to your money(00:49:26) Final guest question(00:51:27) Having faith in our G-d given gifts To connect with Yael or learn more: jewishlatinprincess.com I would love to hear from you!  Connect with me on insta or email: [email protected] @esther shemtov To sign up for the On your Own Newsletter, click here https://www.onyourownpodcast.com/about See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting ❤️

Rivka Mazal is a Writer, Seminary Teacher and Torah Lecturer in Yerushalayim. Chapters: (00:00:10) Why is Shabbos an important topic to discuss? (00:08:47) The unique challenges of Shabbos when you are single and away from home (00:10:26) The question that will transform your relationship with Shabbos (00:12:45) Taking ownership of Shabbos (00:17:30) Shabbos is a highlighter for what's going on in your life (00;21:36) The unique opportunity that Shabbos gifts us (00:22:20) Advice for connecting with great host families (00;24:26) Advice for being a guest (00:31:00) The give and take of staying in someone else's home (00:34:55) Rivka Mazals crazy Covid Shabbos journey (00:39:30) The importance of investing into your Shabbos (00:43:26) Becoming an active participant in your Jewish life (00:46:58) Shabbos is not just your 2 meals (00:50:11) Rivka Mazals advice to herself first year away from home To connect with Rivka Mazal: I would love to hear from you!  Connect with me on insta or email:[email protected] @esther shemtov To sign up for the On your Own Newsletter,click here https://www.onyourownpodcast.com/about See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting ❤️

Terry is an author, podcaster, thought leader, educator and charity founder. She is a unique pioneer in the field of mental wellbeing and resilience with a remarkable backstory. Chapters: (00:02:07) Terrys story (00:10:52) The unpredictability of life (00:14:42) People Pleasing (00:17:02) Overthinking (00:20:23) Our brain likes to focus on the negative (00:24:58) Perfectionism (00:29:03) Healthy transitions from childhood to adulthood (00:32:26) The role of parents in your life's journey (00:38:54) How to claim your inner power (00:43:15) Terry's invincible summer (00:46:48) Challenging your beliefs (00:49:48) Attached positive feelings (00:55:42) what is Disassociation (00:58:02) What does intrinsic wellbeing look like (01:04:47) The limitations of Self awareness (01:10:15) No one can take your wellbeing away from you To learn more about Terrys work: https://resilimy.com/ https://iheartprinciples.com/iheart-2024-community-campaign/ To get in touch with Terry: [email protected] I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on insta or email: [email protected] @on your own podcast To sign up for the On your Own Newsletter, click here https://www.onyourownpodcast.com/about See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting❤️