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 ❤️

Leah is the co-founder and Director of the Jean Schottenstein Oryah Institute - A Gap Year Seminary for frum young women in Jerusalem At just 21, Leah Bostombky co-founded the Oryah Seminary in Jerusalem. In this episode, Leah opens up about what it means to let go of the constant pressure to “do” and “arrive,” and instead find growth in the stage you’re in — even when it’s messy, unclear, or not what you expected. We talk about how being stuck can actually become your biggest opportunity for transformation, and why real success is built one small, grounded step at a time. Enjoy! ❤️ To connect with Leah: [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 ❤️

Rav Dov Ber is a Lecturer, Author and Host of the Rav Dov Ber Cohen Podcast  In today's episode with Rav Dov Ber Cohen, we discuss why the desire to get validation from boys is so strong, can you really be just friends with a guy, how to know what your boundaries are, the key ingredient to upholding your standards before you get married.. and much more! To connect or learn more from Rav Dov Ber Cohen: https://www.rabbidovber.org/ 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 ❤️

Tzivie Greenberg is a Chabad Shlucha in Vancouver, Washington & an Internal Family Systems Practitioner facilitating emotional healing for soul-led living.  Chapters: (00:03:47) What does 'healing' mean? (00:07:42) Living in Survival mode (00:14:46) The importance of feeling your feelings (00:19:49) Why we avoid our feelings (00:24:45) Hiding how you really feel from your parents while away from home (00:27:06) Rasha conciousness (00:28:35) Beinuni consciousness - bringing back CHOICE (00:31:10) Dealing with feelings of Jealousy (00:36:15) Your friends are your mirror (00:37:52) Attachment styles in friendships and relationships (00:42:21) When friendships get really intense (0046:42) The nature of love in friendships (00:48:53) Intensity in relationships (00:58:01) How to not become a victim (01:00:06) Functional dysfunction  You can contact her at [email protected] and follow her on Instagram @tzivieg 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 💪❤️

Chevy Friedman is a social worker and personal development coach who is on a mission to help Jewish women feel more alive, energized, and grounded in their everyday lives.In this weeks episode Chevy teaches us SUPER PRACTICAL tools you can implement TODAY to start feeling better about yourself and your life & stop feeling stuck in your current circumstances that aren't working for you. Get ready to learn about Pattern recognition, The circle of control, The mood metre, how to actually 'sit' with your emotions, and so so much more. Enjoy!! Chapters: (00:02:00) Chevys mission in her work (00:10:24) The difference between pain and suffering (00:14:24) The problem with thinking we shouldn't have problems (00:19:44) Your emotional Home (00:25:52) Your circle of control (00:35:05) How to stop judging ourselves (00:43:22) Don't wait for things to get really bad to reach out for support (00:46:42) Practicing tools when things are going well (00:54:11) Building healthy habits (00:58:57) How am I interpreting my current situation? (01:06:40) choose your hard  (01:12:11) This is just a moment in time To get in touch with Chevy: Website: https://chevyfriedman.com/home Number: 347-889-1389  Email: [email protected] Instagram: @chevyfriedmanwellness 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

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 ❤️

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 ❤️

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!

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 ❤️