In this episode of the Attached Life Podcast, part of the 'In the Beginning' series, the host engages in a sensitive and deep conversation with a caller struggling with dating anxiety. The episode, released around Rosh Hashanah, focuses on the themes of new beginnings and self-reflection. The caller shares her feelings of betrayal and doubt stemming from a difficult past relationship, her complex relationship with her parents, and her struggles with self-trust. The conversation reveals the significance of self-forgiveness and understanding one's own emotional responses. The episode aims to offer listeners a profound perspective on dealing with personal challenges and the importance of patience, compassion, and self-acceptance.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Struggles00:12 Welcome to the Attached Life Podcast00:40 Episode Overview and Themes01:46 Exploring New Beginnings04:07 The Impact of Past Relationships13:38 Navigating Parental Influence16:58 Self-Trust and Decision Making18:34 Insights and Self-Forgiveness30:19 Therapist's Role in Self-Compassion31:30 Understanding Emotional Responses34:43 Navigating Dating Anxiety38:36 Self-Forgiveness and Emotional Expression44:27 Impact of a Raging Parent51:36 System Readiness for Healing54:51 Challenges in the Dating System

This live therapy session discussed a person's challenges in spiritual and personal growth. How it affects their everyday lives and the innnate desire humans have to want to develop. In the Beginning - Live Therapy Sessions. Real People. Real Stories. This series consists of real therapy sessions with Yakov Danishefsky LCSW. The voices have been altered to keep the clients' identity anonymous. Please note that this is in no way a replacement for therapy and any serious emotions should be addressed accordingly. You can get an appointment in Yakov's private practice hereIf you are interested in being featured on the podcast please fill out the applicationTo join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website hereOur content can be found on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠Get in touch with Yakov hereInquire about speaking engagements

This live therapy session jumps right into a woman's disgust and disinterest in getting married and having children. Not just on a personal level, but in regard to others and especially in her community. In the Beginning - Live Therapy Sessions. Real People. Real Stories. This series consists of real therapy sessions with Yakov Danishefsky LCSW. The voices have been altered to keep the clients' identity anonymous. Please note that this is in no way a replacement for therapy and any serious emotions should be addressed accordingly. You can get an appointment in Yakov's private practice hereIf you are interested in being featured on the podcast please fill out the applicationTo join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website hereOur content can be found on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠Get in touch with Yakov hereInquire about speaking engagements Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Beliefs00:14 Podcast Introduction and Episode Theme02:29 Starting the Session: Client's Initial Thoughts04:47 Client's Deep Dive into Personal Issues06:47 Exploring the Client's Family Background08:17 Client's Professional Life and Passion for Children13:05 Health Concerns and Emotional Impact21:05 Philosophical and Spiritual Reflections24:47 Somatic Experiment and Client's Challenges27:02 Exploring Cognitive and Somatic Approaches27:53 Visualizing Life Choices32:30 Reflecting on the Exercise34:23 Understanding Attachment and Avoidance36:20 The Role of the Body in Decision Making39:55 Therapeutic Insights and Personal Growth47:55 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

This live therapy session delves into a dynamic between a mother and her son/daughter in law. She shares her perspective and we go deep into the underlying emotions and nuances. In the Beginning - Live Therapy Sessions. Real People. Real Stories. This series consists of real therapy sessions with Yakov Danishefsky LCSW. The voices have been altered to keep the clients' identity anonymous. Please note that this is in no way a replacement for therapy and any serious emotions should be addressed accordingly. You can get an appointment in Yakov's private practice hereIf you are interested in being featured on the podcast please fill out the applicationTo join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website hereOur content can be found on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠Get in touch with Yakov hereInquire about speaking engagements

This live therapy session delves into a dynamic between a mother and her son/daughter in law. She shares her perspective and we go deep into the underlying emotions and nuances. In the Beginning - Live Therapy Sessions. Real People. Real Stories. This series consists of real therapy sessions with Yakov Danishefsky LCSW. The voices have been altered to keep the clients' identity anonymous. Please note that this is in no way a replacement for therapy and any serious emotions should be addressed accordingly. You can get an appointment in Yakov's private practice hereIf you are interested in being featured on the podcast please fill out the applicationTo join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website hereOur content can be found on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠Get in touch with Yakov hereInquire about speaking engagements

This live therapy session delves into a struggle many are feeling since October 7th. The jewish people has suffered tremendous losses throughout the past year and a half and it's difficult to cope. Listen in to how one person deals with the pain the jewish people are feeling currently. In the Beginning - Live Therapy Sessions. Real People. Real Stories. This series consists of real therapy sessions with Yakov Danishefsky LCSW. The voices have been altered to keep the clients' identity anonymous. Please note that this is in no way a replacement for therapy and any serious emotions should be addressed accordingly. You can get an appointment in Yakov's private practice hereIf you are interested in being featured on the podcast please fill out the applicationTo join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website hereOur content can be found on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠Get in touch with Yakov hereInquire about speaking engagements

In this emotionally charged episode, our guest opens up about their intense journey through life’s highs and lows, sharing candid reflections on mental health, therapy, and the pursuit of inner balance. They delve into their struggles with complex trauma, the long-lasting impact of family dynamics, and their ongoing quest for clarity and connection.In the Beginning - Live Therapy Sessions. Real People. Real Stories. This series consists of real therapy sessions with Yakov Danishefsky LCSW. The voices have been altered to keep the clients' identity anonymous. Please note that this is in no way a replacement for therapy and any serious emotions should be addressed accordingly. You can get an appointment in Yakov's private practice hereIf you are interested in being featured on the podcast please fill out the applicationTo join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website hereOur content can be found on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠Get in touch with Yakov hereInquire about speaking engagements

This episode is a therapy session with an individual struggling with addiction and grief. He has done a lot of inner work and is eager to find the root of his issues. We come to a significant breakthrough in this episode, we hope you enjoy!In the Beginning - Live Therapy Sessions. Real People. Real Stories. This series consists of real therapy sessions with Yakov Danishefsky LCSW. The voices have been altered to keep the clients' identity anonymous. Please note that this is in no way a replacement for therapy and any serious emotions should be addressed accordingly. You can get an appointment in Yakov's private practice hereIf you are interested in being featured on the podcast please fill out the applicationTo join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website hereOur content can be found on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠Get in touch with Yakov hereInquire about speaking engagements

This episode is a therapy session with an individual facing challenges due to his mother's cancer diagnosis. In the episode Yakov delves into the root of the challenges and disxocers something prior to all of this, which is causing his struggles. In the Beginning - Live Therapy Sessions. Real People. Real Stories. This series consists of real therapy sessions with Yakov Danishefsky LCSW. The voices have been altered to keep the clients' identity anonymous. Please note that this is in no way a replacement for therapy and any serious emotions should be addressed accordingly. You can get an appointment in Yakov's private practice hereIf you are interested in being featured on the podcast please fill out the applicationTo join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website hereOur content can be found on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠Get in touch with Yakov hereInquire about speaking engagements

This episode is a therapy session with a newlywed couple who are experiencing challenges due to their differences. Join us for the journey to see the issues addressed, how Yakov approached the issues and tried to help the clients. In the Beginning - Live Therapy Sessions. Real People. Real Stories. This series consists of real therapy sessions with Yakov Danishefsky LCSW. The voices have been altered to keep the clients' identity anonymous. Please note that this is in no way a replacement for therapy and any serious emotions should be addressed accordingly. You can get an appointment in Yakov's private practice hereIf you are interested in being featured on the podcast please fill out the applicationTo join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website hereOur content can be found on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠Get in touch with Yakov hereInquire about speaking engagements

Chapters00:00 Introduction to Feelings00:42 Introducing Jonathan's Story01:54 Exploring Jonathan's Emotions02:47 The Feelings Wheel Exercise08:40 Jonathan's Childhood and Emotional Shutdown12:10 The Impact of Emotional Shutdown19:22 The Importance of Emotions27:30 Jonathan's Path to Emotional Healing28:51 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsTo join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our content can be found on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠

Understanding the Dynamics of a Troubled Marriage: Shimon and Leah's JourneyIn this episode of the Attached Life Podcast's Stories of Healing series, the focus is on the complex relationship between a seemingly perfect couple, Shimon and Leah. Despite their outward appearance of success and stability, Leah's frustrations with Shimon's drinking problem and Shimon's feelings of inadequacy create a tumultuous dynamic. The script delves into their weekly patterns, unraveling how Shimon's unpredictability exacerbates Leah's need for stability, while Leah's criticism amplifies Shimon's need for respect. The transformative session highlights the importance of understanding each other's backgrounds, emotional triggers, and the deeper, often spiritual, purpose of marriage challenges. By reframing these problems as opportunities for personal growth, the couple begins the path toward healing and deeper connection.To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our content can be found on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠00:00 The Model Couple's Hidden Struggles01:07 Introducing Shimon and Leah03:17 Leah's Perspective on Shimon's Drinking05:21 Shimon's Perspective on the Marriage07:21 A Typical Week in Their Lives13:00 Understanding Their Backgrounds21:25 The Core Needs of Shimon and Leah27:11 The Vicious Cycle of Disrespect and Instability29:04 The Path to Healing and Understanding31:06 The Spiritual Perspective on Marriage34:27 Complementary Differences in Relationships39:17 The Perfect Problem for Personal Growth42:50 A Hopeful Conclusion

Understanding Emotional Disconnect in Relationships: Sarah's StoryIn this episode of the Attached Life Podcast's Stories of Healing series, we delve into the complex, yet relatable story of 'Sarah,' a composite character based on many real conversations. The episode explores Sarah's deep emotional growth and her struggle with feeling isolated due to her husband's emotional and spiritual disconnect. Listeners will gain insights into understanding emotional safety, gender differences in emotional expression, and how to support a partner without pressure. The episode offers practical advice for creating a safe and accepting environment to foster deeper emotional connections.To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our content can be found on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Stories of Healing Series00:22 Meet Sarah: A Journey of Personal Growth02:52 The Emotional Disconnect in Sarah's Marriage05:04 Understanding Gender Differences in Emotional Expression06:48 The Role of Safety in Emotional Expression14:27 Avoidant Attachment Style Explained19:36 Strategies for Building Emotional Connection24:24 Reframing and Responding to Limited Emotional Expression31:31 The Importance of Open Conversations35:39 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Navigating Inner Conflict: David's Journey to HealingIn this 'Stories of Healing' episode of the Attached Life Podcast, we explore the journey of David, a 38-year-old man struggling with his emotions and relationships. David's wife pushed him to seek therapy due to his frequent gaslighting, intense anger, and emotional neglect. The episode delves into his therapy sessions, where it's revealed that David undermines his own emotions similarly to how he dismisses his wife's feelings. This behavior is traced back to his childhood experiences where his feelings were invalidated. Through inner child work and imaginative exercises, David begins to understand and validate his own emotions, paving the way for healthier relationships with himself, his spouse, and his spirituality.To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our content can be found on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠Chapters00:00 Introduction00:39 Meet David: A Complex Client Profile02:11 Understanding Gaslighting05:34 David's Therapy Journey Begins11:24 Exploring David's Childhood24:46 Connecting with the Inner Child39:31 The Path to Healing and Self-Awareness

Stories of Healing: Episode 1In the first episode of the 'Stories of Healing' series, the host shares a therapeutic session with a fictional client named Moshe, whose experiences, though fictionalized, are based on real therapeutic encounters. Through Moshe's depiction of feelings associated with bipolar tendencies, the episode delves into understanding the spectrum of bipolar disorder, exploring how past traumas and childhood environments shape our coping mechanisms. The narrative highlights the importance of body awareness, corrective experiences through imagination, and the process of reclaiming one's personal space. Listeners are guided through the journey of inner healing, emphasizing that problematic behaviors often stem from survival mechanisms developed in response to past traumas.To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our content can be found on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Stories of Healing Series00:18 Meet Moshe: A Fictional Client's Journey01:36 Understanding Bipolar Spectrum04:55 Exploring Moshe's Emotional Landscape10:15 Childhood Influences and Coping Mechanisms15:02 Processing Trauma Through Body Awareness19:43 Imagining New Outcomes and Beliefs28:42 Session Reflections and Key Takeaways

Stories of Healing Series Introduction - Our Inner World Is Calling UsUnderstanding the Rise of Emotional Challenges: Divine Intent or Modern Factors?In this introductory episode of the 'Stories of Healing' series on the Attached Life Podcast, we explore the increasing prevalence of mental health challenges, such as depression, anxiety, and addiction. Various explanations are examined, from the impacts of technology and materialism to intergenerational trauma. However, the host presents a unique perspective, arguing that these issues are divinely willed as part of God's plan for our generation to focus on inner emotional and relational healing. The episode sets the stage for future case studies that will provide insights into personal journeys of healing by focusing on the inner world, relationships, and our connection to God.To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our content can be found on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠Chapters00:00 Introduction 00:21 The Rise of Mental Health Challenges04:34 A Spiritual Perspective on Mental Health06:15 The Role of Jewish History 10:02 Balancing Focus on the Inner World11:30 Introducing the Stories of Healing Series

The Altruistic Personality: Insights from Holocaust Rescuers and ParentingIn this episode of The Attached Life podcast, we examine an extraordinary body of research by Sam and Pearl Oliner, presented in their book 'The Altruistic Personality,' which explores common traits in the backgrounds of non-Jewish Holocaust rescuers. We discuss five key ingredients that foster altruistic personality traits during childhood and how these can be integrated into parenting. Topics include the influence of economic values, care vs. entitlement, internal locus of control vs. victimhood, the role of discipline, and the vital importance of attachment. This episode offers powerful insights for parents and individuals aiming to nurture altruistic values and strengthen personal development.To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our content can be found on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠Chapters00:00 Introduction01:15 The Altruistic Personality: Research Insights03:33 Five Key Findings on Altruistic Development04:52 Economic Competency vs. Altruism07:39 Values in Action: The Alien Exercise16:48 Caring vs. Entitlement and Equity24:34 Internal Locus of Control vs. Victimhood43:04 The Role of Discipline in Altruistic Development48:02 The Importance of Secure Attachment49:00 Conclusion: Applying the Five Components

Healing Religious NarrownessThis episode of 'The Attached Life' addresses healing religious narrowness through the lens of Kabbalas Hatorah and Shavuos. The discussion explores the challenges faced by various groups within the Jewish community, such as men transitioning from learning to work, individuals who struggled academically in yeshiva, current yeshiva students, and women feeling disconnected from their spirituality. The episode emphasizes that Torah encompasses a vast range of experiences and practices, advocating for a broader and more inclusive approach to Jewish life and learning. It also discusses trauma's role in constriction and the importance of finding individual paths within Torah, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling relationship with Hashem.To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our content can be found on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠Chapters00:00 Introduction: Questioning Kabbalas Hatorah02:21 Understanding Different Struggles with Learning09:05 The Narrow Path of Torah Learning14:23 Broadening the Definition of Torah18:15 The Impact of Trauma on Jewish Learning20:24 Finding Your Unique Path in Torah40:26 Healing Through Broader Kabbalas Hatorah46:07 Conclusion: Embracing a Personalized Torah Journey

Understanding Adolescent Brain Remodeling and Attachment TheoryThis episode of The Attached Life podcast dives into the teenage years and how they are shaped by attachment theory and brain development. The host discusses the shift from parental dependency to peer attachment, driven by the brain's natural remodeling process. The script explains why teenagers undergo behaviors that seem irrational, relating them to neuroplasticity and the critical development phase called 'pruning.' It further explores how these changes prepare adolescents for adult attachments, and how caregivers can support teenagers through this transitional phase to foster healthy development. The episode also highlights the personal impacts of teenage experiences on adult life and relationships, advocating for compassion and understanding towards our inner adolescent selves.To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our content can be found on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠Chapters00:00 Understanding Teenage Years: Peer Pressure and Development01:27 The Journey of Adolescence03:55 The Teenage Brain: Remodeling and Neuroplasticity07:32 Shifting Attachments: From Parents to Peers13:10 The Radical Change of Adolescence20:33 Navigating Teenage Challenges26:20 Reflecting on Teenage Years: Self-Discovery and Healing

Transformative Passover: Finding Freedom in Our Inner ExodusThis episode delves into the deeply personal and transformative experience of Passover, drawing parallels between the story of the Exodus from Egypt and our own inner psychological journeys. The focus is on how the Passover Seder can serve as a metaphor for facing and freeing ourselves from the internal 'Egypt' of our past traumas and constraints. The narrative explores the concept of parts of self, likening personal growth and the overcoming of psychological barriers to the process of a tree adding rings as it grows. By engaging with our inner 'child' or past selves — parts of us that may still be trapped in 'Egypt' — the episode illustrates how the Passover Seder encourages not only the retelling of the Jewish people's historical exodus but also invites a personal journey of liberation. Highlighting the importance of facing our inner selves, understanding our personal histories, and embracing growth, the episode offers insights into achieving personal freedom and transformation by connecting deeply with the themes of Passover.To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our content can be found on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠Chapters:00:00 Introduction to a Transformative Pesach Seder00:50 Metaphor of the Tree Rings02:12 Understanding Our Inner Layers and Challenges06:52 The Seder as a Journey of Inner Exodus09:18 Facing and Updating the Inner Child11:17 Carrying the Raft14:05 Telling and Facing in the Haggadah16:53 The Complex Journey of Healing20:08 Embracing the Dialectical Nature of Our Stories25:36 Finding Light in the Darkness: The Ultimate Transformation

Navigating Self-Comparison and Identity in Development This episode of The Attached Life explores the significant shift in consciousness that occurs around the age of seven, marking the beginning of the 'industry versus inferiority' stage described by Erik Erikson. During this period, children develop a sense of competency or inferiority as they start comparing themselves against others, which can deeply influence their growth and self-image. The discussion incorporates perspectives from attachment theory, revealing how underlying needs for connection and relationships still play a vital role despite the emerging focus on personal achievements and comparisons. The episode also delves into the somatic perspective, examining how this developmental stage can trigger different states of activation in the body. Furthermore, it addresses the challenges presented by the school environment, where the narrow definition of success can lead to feelings of inferiority in those who don't excel in the academic model. The narrative stresses the importance of a supportive home environment and secure attachments in fostering resilience and a balanced self-view during this formative period, offering hope and healing to listeners by reconnecting with their inner child and reevaluating past experiences in a new light. To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our content can be found on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠

Navigating Self-Comparison and Identity in Development This episode of The Attached Life explores the significant shift in consciousness that occurs around the age of seven, marking the beginning of the 'industry versus inferiority' stage described by Erik Erikson. During this period, children develop a sense of competency or inferiority as they start comparing themselves against others, which can deeply influence their growth and self-image. The discussion incorporates perspectives from attachment theory, revealing how underlying needs for connection and relationships still play a vital role despite the emerging focus on personal achievements and comparisons. The episode also delves into the somatic perspective, examining how this developmental stage can trigger different states of activation in the body. Furthermore, it addresses the challenges presented by the school environment, where the narrow definition of success can lead to feelings of inferiority in those who don't excel in the academic model. The narrative stresses the importance of a supportive home environment and secure attachments in fostering resilience and a balanced self-view during this formative period, offering hope and healing to listeners by reconnecting with their inner child and reevaluating past experiences in a new light. To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our content can be found on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 The Shift in Consciousness at Age Seven: Industry vs. Inferiority 02:47 Attachment Theory: The Need for Connection 06:41 The Body's Response to Self-Evaluation 09:27 The Importance of a Supportive Home Environment 19:36 Navigating School Challenges and Embracing Diverse Talents 29:04 Healing and Reparenting Our Younger Selves

This episode delves into the complexities of family systems and their profound impact on individual development and relationships. It introduces the circumplex model by David Olson, which examines family systems through the lenses of flexibility vs. rigidity and cohesion vs. disengagement. The script illustrates how extremes in these dimensions can lead to maladaptive patterns in personal development and relationships. It also discusses strategies for overcoming these challenges, including identifying with one's inner child and fostering a balance between closeness and autonomy within family dynamics. Additionally, the episode promotes introspection on childhood experiences to understand and improve current relational patterns, aiming to empower listeners towards healthier, more fulfilled relationships. To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our content can be found on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts

This episode delves into the complexities of family systems and their profound impact on individual development and relationships. It introduces the circumplex model by David Olson, which examines family systems through the lenses of flexibility vs. rigidity and cohesion vs. disengagement. The script illustrates how extremes in these dimensions can lead to maladaptive patterns in personal development and relationships. It also discusses strategies for overcoming these challenges, including identifying with one's inner child and fostering a balance between closeness and autonomy within family dynamics. Additionally, the episode promotes introspection on childhood experiences to understand and improve current relational patterns, aiming to empower listeners towards healthier, more fulfilled relationships. To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠ Our content can be found on: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts

Uncovering Hidden Stories of Growth: A Special Edition of The Attached Life This special edition of The Attached Life podcast, sponsored by Yonatees, explores the Megillah's Esther story, emphasizing the process of revealing hidden stories within ourselves and the importance of acknowledging both the trauma and the positive aspects of our lives. It dives into three key insights for healing trauma: recognizing the untold story of positivity, understanding our capacity to handle life's challenges is greater than we think, and transforming post-traumatic stress into post-traumatic growth. The episode also highlights the significance of recognizing the hidden elements in our stories and the role of the divine in our journeys of self-reflection and growth. This episode was sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Yonatees⁠⁠⁠⁠. Yonatees creates and designs goods for seekers. We aim to serve as ushers: guiding you in small ways toward an optimistic and faithful time in this world. Also, our apparel is really comfortable. To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our content can be found on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠

Uncovering Hidden Stories of Growth: A Special Edition of The Attached Life This special edition of The Attached Life podcast, sponsored by Yonatees, explores the Megillah's Esther story, emphasizing the process of revealing hidden stories within ourselves and the importance of acknowledging both the trauma and the positive aspects of our lives. It dives into three key insights for healing trauma: recognizing the untold story of positivity, understanding our capacity to handle life's challenges is greater than we think, and transforming post-traumatic stress into post-traumatic growth. The episode also highlights the significance of recognizing the hidden elements in our stories and the role of the divine in our journeys of self-reflection and growth. This episode was sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠Yonatees⁠⁠⁠. Yonatees creates and designs goods for seekers. We aim to serve as ushers: guiding you in small ways toward an optimistic and faithful time in this world. Also, our apparel is really comfortable. To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our content can be found on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠

Uncovering Hidden Stories of Growth: A Special Edition of The Attached Life This special edition of The Attached Life podcast, sponsored by Yonatees, explores the Megillah's Esther story, emphasizing the process of revealing hidden stories within ourselves and the importance of acknowledging both the trauma and the positive aspects of our lives. It dives into three key insights for healing trauma: recognizing the untold story of positivity, understanding our capacity to handle life's challenges is greater than we think, and transforming post-traumatic stress into post-traumatic growth. The episode also highlights the significance of recognizing the hidden elements in our stories and the role of the divine in our journeys of self-reflection and growth. This episode was sponsored by ⁠⁠Yonatees⁠⁠. Yonatees creates and designs goods for seekers. We aim to serve as ushers: guiding you in small ways toward an optimistic and faithful time in this world. Also, our apparel is really comfortable. To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our content can be found on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts

Uncovering Hidden Stories of Growth: A Special Edition of The Attached Life This special edition of The Attached Life podcast, sponsored by Yonatees, explores the Megillah's Esther story, emphasizing the process of revealing hidden stories within ourselves and the importance of acknowledging both the trauma and the positive aspects of our lives. It dives into three key insights for healing trauma: recognizing the untold story of positivity, understanding our capacity to handle life's challenges is greater than we think, and transforming post-traumatic stress into post-traumatic growth. The episode also highlights the significance of recognizing the hidden elements in our stories and the role of the divine in our journeys of self-reflection and growth. This episode was sponsored by ⁠Yonatees⁠. Yonatees creates and designs goods for seekers. We aim to serve as ushers: guiding you in small ways toward an optimistic and faithful time in this world. Also, our apparel is really comfortable. To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠ Our content can be found on: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts 00:00 Introduction to The Attached Life Podcast Special Edition 00:38 Sponsor: Yonatees - Jewish Apparel, Custom Design & Print 02:02 Exploring the Story of Megillah's Esther: A Journey of Hidden Revelations 05:35 The Power of Positivity Amidst Trauma: Lessons from Megillah's Esther 10:47 Understanding Trauma and Capacity for Growth 15:56 The Revelation of Hiddenness and the Path to Transformation

This episode delves into the complexities of family systems and their profound impact on individual development and relationships. It introduces the circumplex model by David Olson, which examines family systems through the lenses of flexibility vs. rigidity and cohesion vs. disengagement. The script illustrates how extremes in these dimensions can lead to maladaptive patterns in personal development and relationships. It also discusses strategies for overcoming these challenges, including identifying with one's inner child and fostering a balance between closeness and autonomy within family dynamics. Additionally, the episode promotes introspection on childhood experiences to understand and improve current relational patterns, aiming to empower listeners towards healthier, more fulfilled relationships. To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠ Our content can be found on: ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts 00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Expectations and Understanding 01:01 Understanding Family Dynamics and Childhood Development 01:23 Sponsorship Segment: Jump Into Shape 02:25 The Attached Life: Exploring Relationships 02:39 The Two Pillars of Human Development: Closeness and Space 05:11 The Circumplex Family Systems Model 10:24 Understanding the Spectrum of Family Dynamics 17:22 The Impact of Family Systems on Personal Development 19:25 Case Studies: The Effects of Different Family Systems 40:10 Rescuing the Inner Child: Healing from Dysfunctional Family Systems 51:48 Conclusion: Striving for Balance in Family Systems

This episode, 'The Attached Life', explores the developmental stage in early childhood where autonomy clashes with feelings of shame and self-doubt. It shares how this phase can influence the adult's difficulty in making decisions or pursuing their desires and discusses why such responses are rooted in childhood interactions with caregivers. The speaker utilizes examples of everyday parental situations to demonstrate how a child's autonomy should ideally be met with balance and containment. It touches upon the potential impacts of caregivers' personal anxiety, religious constrictions, and financial strains on a child's autonomous development. Lastly, it offers practical tips for adults to address and nurture their 'inner child', promoting self-awareness and personal growth.

This episode, 'The Attached Life', explores the developmental stage in early childhood where autonomy clashes with feelings of shame and self-doubt. It shares how this phase can influence the adult's difficulty in making decisions or pursuing their desires and discusses why such responses are rooted in childhood interactions with caregivers. The speaker utilizes examples of everyday parental situations to demonstrate how a child's autonomy should ideally be met with balance and containment. It touches upon the potential impacts of caregivers' personal anxiety, religious constrictions, and financial strains on a child's autonomous development. Lastly, it offers practical tips for adults to address and nurture their 'inner child', promoting self-awareness and personal growth. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Concept of Inner Child 00:56 Understanding the Importance of Choices and Preferences 03:11 Exploring the Concepts of Shame and Self-Doubt 05:54 The Impact of Early Life Experiences on Adult Life 08:45 The Role of Trust in Developing Autonomy 20:31 The Consequences of Suppressing Natural Impulses 23:02 Understanding the Origins of Negative Self Beliefs 32:27 The Impact of Parenting Styles on Child Development 37:47 Techniques for Overcoming Shame and Self-Doubt 43:31 Conclusion: Embracing the Inner Child To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠click here.⁠ Our content can be found on: ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts

In this episode, the important concept of attachment, mainly in the context of newborn babies, is meticulously explored with a defined focus on its impact on future relationships. The episode establishes that human beings are wired for attachments right from their earliest existence. Attachment theory, initially intended to be referred to as the 'love theory', underpins the exploration of the human desire to connect, experience love, live in relationships and share experiences with others. By examining valued research and theories of human development such as those by Erickson and Piaget, fundamental stages of early life, such as an individual's sense of trust or mistrust, and the developmental concept of 'object permanence' were discussed extensively. The conversation navigates through the architectural structure of the brain, the order of our experiences, and how the mind perceives and reacts to stimuli. The latter part of the podcast concentrates on the importance of the inherent and unconditional sense of self-worth and value within an individual, the fascinating discoveries of neuroplasticity, and corrective experiences. The Attached Life podcast is focused on recentering our lives around our most important relationships. Our content offers education, inspiration, and guidance for enhancing connection and fulfillment. The Attached Life: The Core of Human Attachment and Relationships In this episode, the important concept of attachment, mainly in the context of newborn babies, is meticulously explored with a defined focus on its impact on future relationships. The episode establishes that human beings are wired for attachments right from their earliest existence. Attachment theory, initially intended to be referred to as the 'love theory', underpins the exploration of the human desire to connect, experience love, live in relationships and share experiences with others. By examining valued research and theories of human development such as those by Erickson and Piaget, fundamental stages of early life, such as an individual's sense of trust or mistrust, and the developmental concept of 'object permanence' were discussed extensively. The conversation navigates through the architectural structure of the brain, the order of our experiences, and how the mind perceives and reacts to stimuli. The latter part of the podcast concentrates on the importance of the inherent and unconditional sense of self-worth and value within an individual, the fascinating discoveries of neuroplasticity, and corrective experiences. 00:00 Introduction to Attachment Theory 01:00 The Beginning of Human Development 03:16 Understanding Attachment Theory 05:13 The Importance of Emotional Connection 08:38 The Role of Trust in Attachment 11:50 The Impact of Early Life Experiences 15:08 The Power of Neuroplasticity 24:29 Exploring the Concept of Self-Worth 33:57 The Corrective Experience: A Tool for Healing 42:04 Conclusion: The Journey of Human Development To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more click here. Our content can be found on: YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts

This is a special series connecting to Tehillim, to help us daven with more intensity and relate to Hashem in a stronger way. People often develop patterns of how they experience themselves and the world around them. While these patterns can be helpful, they can also become unknowingly narrow and constricting. Attached is about expanding the range of ways that we engage our lives. Opening our minds, emotions, bodies, and souls to experience the fullness of our multidimensional selves and endlessly varied world. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Attached⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is rooted and focused on Jewish tradition and wisdom along with psychology, philosophy, and relevant wisdom wherever it may be found. Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky LCSW CSAT is the founder of Mind Body Therapy, a private group practice in Chicago. He is a popular speaker and teacher for congregations, organizations, and schools. He is the author of a new book, Attached: Connecting to Our Creator, a Jewish Psychological Approach. Please contact us with questions and comments, or to be added to our WhatsApp lists ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or by email at [email protected] Our content can also be found on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This is a special series connecting to Tehillim, to help us daven with more intensity and relate to Hashem in a stronger way. People often develop patterns of how they experience themselves and the world around them. While these patterns can be helpful, they can also become unknowingly narrow and constricting. Attached is about expanding the range of ways that we engage our lives. Opening our minds, emotions, bodies, and souls to experience the fullness of our multidimensional selves and endlessly varied world. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Attached⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is rooted and focused on Jewish tradition and wisdom along with psychology, philosophy, and relevant wisdom wherever it may be found. Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky LCSW CSAT is the founder of Mind Body Therapy, a private group practice in Chicago. He is a popular speaker and teacher for congregations, organizations, and schools. He is the author of a new book, Attached: Connecting to Our Creator, a Jewish Psychological Approach. Please contact us with questions and comments, or to be added to our WhatsApp lists ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or by email at [email protected] Our content can also be found on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This is a special series connecting to Tehillim, to help us daven with more intensity and relate to Hashem in a stronger way. People often develop patterns of how they experience themselves and the world around them. While these patterns can be helpful, they can also become unknowingly narrow and constricting. Attached is about expanding the range of ways that we engage our lives. Opening our minds, emotions, bodies, and souls to experience the fullness of our multidimensional selves and endlessly varied world. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Attached⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is rooted and focused on Jewish tradition and wisdom along with psychology, philosophy, and relevant wisdom wherever it may be found. Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky LCSW CSAT is the founder of Mind Body Therapy, a private group practice in Chicago. He is a popular speaker and teacher for congregations, organizations, and schools. He is the author of a new book, Attached: Connecting to Our Creator, a Jewish Psychological Approach. Please contact us with questions and comments, or to be added to our WhatsApp lists ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or by email at [email protected] Our content can also be found on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this series, Yakov offers Chassidus to enhance our experience of the time period in the Jewish calendar. People often develop patterns of how they experience themselves and the world around them. While these patterns can be helpful, they can also become unknowingly narrow and constricting. Attached is about expanding the range of ways that we engage our lives. Opening our minds, emotions, bodies, and souls to experience the fullness of our multidimensional selves and endlessly varied world. ⁠⁠⁠Attached⁠⁠⁠ is rooted and focused on Jewish tradition and wisdom along with psychology, philosophy, and relevant wisdom wherever it may be found. Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky LCSW CSAT is the founder of Mind Body Therapy, a private group practice in Chicago. He is a popular speaker and teacher for congregations, organizations, and schools. He is the author of a new book, Attached: Connecting to Our Creator, a Jewish Psychological Approach. Please contact us with questions and comments, or to be added to our WhatsApp lists ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ or by email at [email protected] Our content can also be found on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠

In this series, Yakov offers Chassidus to enhance our experience of the time period in the Jewish calendar. People often develop patterns of how they experience themselves and the world around them. While these patterns can be helpful, they can also become unknowingly narrow and constricting. Attached is about expanding the range of ways that we engage our lives. Opening our minds, emotions, bodies, and souls to experience the fullness of our multidimensional selves and endlessly varied world. ⁠⁠Attached⁠⁠ is rooted and focused on Jewish tradition and wisdom along with psychology, philosophy, and relevant wisdom wherever it may be found. Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky LCSW CSAT is the founder of Mind Body Therapy, a private group practice in Chicago. He is a popular speaker and teacher for congregations, organizations, and schools. He is the author of a new book, Attached: Connecting to Our Creator, a Jewish Psychological Approach. Please contact us with questions and comments, or to be added to our WhatsApp lists ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ or by email at [email protected] Our content can also be found on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠YouTube⁠

This is a parenting talk given at Shalhevet High School for the community. We discussed attachment theory, the heirarchy of needs and different types of attachment. People often develop patterns of how they experience themselves and the world around them. While these patterns can be helpful, they can also become unknowingly narrow and constricting. Attached is about expanding the range of ways that we engage our lives. Opening our minds, emotions, bodies, and souls to experience the fullness of our multidimensional selves and endlessly varied world. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Attached⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is rooted and focused on Jewish tradition and wisdom along with psychology, philosophy, and relevant wisdom wherever it may be found. Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky LCSW CSAT is the founder of Mind Body Therapy, a private group practice in Chicago. He is a popular speaker and teacher for congregations, organizations, and schools. He is the author of a new book, Attached: Connecting to Our Creator, a Jewish Psychological Approach. Please contact us with questions and comments, or to be added to our WhatsApp lists ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or by email at [email protected] Our content can also be found on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This is a special series connecting to Tehillim, to help us daven with more intensity and relate to Hashem in a stronger way. People often develop patterns of how they experience themselves and the world around them. While these patterns can be helpful, they can also become unknowingly narrow and constricting. Attached is about expanding the range of ways that we engage our lives. Opening our minds, emotions, bodies, and souls to experience the fullness of our multidimensional selves and endlessly varied world. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Attached⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is rooted and focused on Jewish tradition and wisdom along with psychology, philosophy, and relevant wisdom wherever it may be found. Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky LCSW CSAT is the founder of Mind Body Therapy, a private group practice in Chicago. He is a popular speaker and teacher for congregations, organizations, and schools. He is the author of a new book, Attached: Connecting to Our Creator, a Jewish Psychological Approach. Please contact us with questions and comments, or to be added to our WhatsApp lists ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or by email at [email protected] Our content can also be found on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This is a special series connecting to Tehillim, to help us daven with more intensity and relate to Hashem in a stronger way. People often develop patterns of how they experience themselves and the world around them. While these patterns can be helpful, they can also become unknowingly narrow and constricting. Attached is about expanding the range of ways that we engage our lives. Opening our minds, emotions, bodies, and souls to experience the fullness of our multidimensional selves and endlessly varied world. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Attached⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is rooted and focused on Jewish tradition and wisdom along with psychology, philosophy, and relevant wisdom wherever it may be found. Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky LCSW CSAT is the founder of Mind Body Therapy, a private group practice in Chicago. He is a popular speaker and teacher for congregations, organizations, and schools. He is the author of a new book, Attached: Connecting to Our Creator, a Jewish Psychological Approach. Please contact us with questions and comments, or to be added to our WhatsApp lists ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or by email at [email protected] Our content can also be found on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this series, Yakov offers Chassidus to enhance our experience of the time period in the Jewish calendar. People often develop patterns of how they experience themselves and the world around them. While these patterns can be helpful, they can also become unknowingly narrow and constricting. Attached is about expanding the range of ways that we engage our lives. Opening our minds, emotions, bodies, and souls to experience the fullness of our multidimensional selves and endlessly varied world. ⁠Attached⁠ is rooted and focused on Jewish tradition and wisdom along with psychology, philosophy, and relevant wisdom wherever it may be found. Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky LCSW CSAT is the founder of Mind Body Therapy, a private group practice in Chicago. He is a popular speaker and teacher for congregations, organizations, and schools. He is the author of a new book, Attached: Connecting to Our Creator, a Jewish Psychological Approach. Please contact us with questions and comments, or to be added to our WhatsApp lists ⁠here⁠ or by email at [email protected] Our content can also be found on ⁠Spotify⁠ and ⁠YouTube

This is a special series connecting to Tehillim, to help us daven with more intensity and relate to Hashem in a stronger way. People often develop patterns of how they experience themselves and the world around them. While these patterns can be helpful, they can also become unknowingly narrow and constricting. Attached is about expanding the range of ways that we engage our lives. Opening our minds, emotions, bodies, and souls to experience the fullness of our multidimensional selves and endlessly varied world. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Attached⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is rooted and focused on Jewish tradition and wisdom along with psychology, philosophy, and relevant wisdom wherever it may be found. Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky LCSW CSAT is the founder of Mind Body Therapy, a private group practice in Chicago. He is a popular speaker and teacher for congregations, organizations, and schools. He is the author of a new book, Attached: Connecting to Our Creator, a Jewish Psychological Approach. Please contact us with questions and comments, or to be added to our WhatsApp lists ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or by email at [email protected] Our content can also be found on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This is a special series connecting to Tehillim, to help us daven with more intensity and relate to Hashem in a stronger way. People often develop patterns of how they experience themselves and the world around them. While these patterns can be helpful, they can also become unknowingly narrow and constricting. Attached is about expanding the range of ways that we engage our lives. Opening our minds, emotions, bodies, and souls to experience the fullness of our multidimensional selves and endlessly varied world. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Attached⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is rooted and focused on Jewish tradition and wisdom along with psychology, philosophy, and relevant wisdom wherever it may be found. Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky LCSW CSAT is the founder of Mind Body Therapy, a private group practice in Chicago. He is a popular speaker and teacher for congregations, organizations, and schools. He is the author of a new book, Attached: Connecting to Our Creator, a Jewish Psychological Approach. Please contact us with questions and comments, or to be added to our WhatsApp lists ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or by email at [email protected] Our content can also be found on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠