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 ❤️

Xenia is a Mindful Eating Coach, Certified Body Positive Facilitator and Intuitive Eating Counselor In today's episode we discuss: Xens 25 year struggle with her eating, weight and body image How to improve your body image Practical advice for if you have recently gained weight Why it is so difficult for people to accept their current body The definition of body respect . .. and much more! To Book a free mini session with Xen: https://www.theartofmindfuleating.com/lets-get-started/ Resources mentioned in this episode: Book & Workbook - More than a Body Our Books - More Than A Body 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 To support On your Own, visit: https://www.onyourownpodcast.com/sponsor 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 ❤️

In this episode I am interviewed by Gila Glassberg for her podcast 'Get Intuit with Gila'. In todays episode, we discuss: Leaving home for the first time Navigating a hebrew speaking school The side effects of my extreme food rules Binge eating in Seminary Hitting rock bottom Steps I took to eat more balanced … and much more! I would love to hear from you!  Connect with me on insta or email: [email protected] @on your own To sign up for the On your Own Newsletter, click here https://www.onyourownpodcast.com/about To support On your Own, visit: https://www.onyourownpodcast.com/sponsor See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting

Chana is a Shlucha, Author & Marriage Coach living in Tzfat Chapters: What does Social anxiety feel like? Social anxiety when living 24/7 with other girls Becoming comfortable with being alone with yourself How to stay true to yourself in a friend's group Chanas experience with social anxiety You need to be your own friend first Making Hashem real '60 seconds meditation' - feet on the floor A practical tool to deal with overthinking The importance of your relationship with yourself What if you don't like yourself? Shame as a connector Peer pressure How NOT to be vulnerable Friendship breakups Reclaiming memories How to avoid playing the blame game The importance of closure Misunderstandings from texting The importance of friends throughout your life There are friendships worth fighting for Final question Chana Margulies (@chanamargulies) • Instagram photos and videos click  here to read Chana's transformational memoir "Jumping In Puddles", and click here for Chana's latest book Nurturing Light: Emotional Freedom.  Chana’s latest book written for teens, is available on amazon, called, Start With The Good part. Here  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 Wineberg is a Veteran Rabbi, Grief Councilor & Chairman of the Jewish International School of Cape Town. In todays episode we discuss: Lessons from the 3 weeks - how Judaism teaches us to mourn The connection between grief and leaving home for the first time How joy & grief can co-exist in our lives. Healthy vs unhealthy grief The importance of learning to be vulnerable & to ask for help How to be there for a friend who has experienced loss (and what NOT to do) …And much more! 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 episode, 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! ❤️

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 ❤️

Dina is an Addiction Specialist who Coaches individuals and couples in navigating the challenges of the modern world. Chapters: (00:00:08) How Dina became an Addiction Coach (00:05:37) What the frum community needs to know about Addiction (00:10:20) The definition of Addiction (00:15:33) The difference between A bad Habit and an Addiction (00:16:12) Becoming conscious of phone usage (00:21:21) When filters and time blocks aren’t enough (00:24:38) Escaping difficult emotions (00:28:00) The Asei Tov approach for phone use (00:36:44) Accountability partners (00:40)23) The similarities of Food & Technology Challenges  (00:42:12) A tip for managing anxiety (00:48:26) The importance of asking: How is this serving me? (00:53:23) You’re not alone in the tech struggle (00:57:12) Dinas advice to herself the first year she left home To learn more about Dina and get in touch: dinahcohen.com 6478313730 [email protected] I would love to hear from you!  For feedback, questions or recommendations for future episodes: Email:  [email protected] Instagram DM: @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 ❤️