Part 2 is out! In todays episode we discuss: Tools for navigating hormonal mood swings Accepting the changes that come with being female Advice for if your period has stopped, or is irregular The birth control pill for skin & regulating periods PCOS & Endometriosis ...and much more! If you loved this episode, share it with a friend who can enjoy as well! 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! ❤️

Adi is a Seminary Teacher & Certified Yoetzet Halacha  In todays episode we discuss: Why learning about the reproductive system is so important (even when you are single) The definition and function of Hormones What is happening in your body before, during and after ovulation Creativity and the 4 stages of your cycle Advice for handling PMS and hormonal mood changes  … and much more!Stay tuned for part 2, coming out next week! 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 ❤️

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 ❤️

Gila is a registered dietitian, Intuitive Eating Councilor and host of the Get Intuit with Gila Podcast. In todays episode we discuss: What it was like for Gila to leave home at the age of 13 Her relationship with food while living on her own Why it is so common to become food obsessed after leaving home How to eat healthy with limited resources ... and much more! To get in touch with Gila or find out more about her work visit: Home - Gila Glassberg, MS, RD, CDN Subscribe so you never miss an episode!If you love this show, please take 30 seconds to leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts 💕I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on email or instagram: [email protected]@on your own podcastTo sign up for the On your Own Newsletter, click here https://www.onyourownpodcast.com/aboutTo support On your Own, visit: https://www.onyourownpodcast.com/sponsor

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 ❤️

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 

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 ❤️

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❤️

Zalman Myer-Smith is the former bodyguard of Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, Director Of Chabad Security Department – Florida, and Director of Security for Lubavitch Educational Center in Miami, the largest Jewish school system in the southeastern USA. Expect to learn: How to safely light your Menora this Chanuka How to avoid looking like a target when on the street Why just relying on 911 is not enough How to be proactive with your safety in Seminary / your dorm Life lessons from working closely with Rabbi Jonathan Sacks Advice for those leaving home for the first time ... 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 week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting ❤️