Devori is an Integrative Psychotherapist, Health Coach, and host of The Chassidus - through the eyes of a Psychotherapist Podcast.  In todays episode, we discuss: Devoris journey in overcoming an eating disorder The root causes of sugar cravings  How to deal with loneliness How to regulate your emotions Positive VS negative distractions  …  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 To support On your Own, visit: ⁠https://www.onyourownpodcast.com/sponsor⁠ 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 ❤️

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! ❤️

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 ❤️

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❤️