Energized Living Podcast

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Introduction | Weekly Book Discussion Group | Your Awesome Self | With Shterna Ginsberg

Nov 19, 2021

55:19

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Part 2 | The Gift of Shabbos | by Shterna Ginsberg

Aug 16, 2021

31:26

Click here to donate: https://paypal.me/energizedliving613 What is the spiritual empowerment of this weekly highlight? Beyond the special foods and even beyond turning off our phones, what's really happening inside our day of "rest"?   Click here for the notes:  https://bit.ly/TheGiftofShabbosPart2

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Part 1 | The Gift of Shabbos | by Shterna Ginsberg

Aug 4, 2021

55:42

Click here to donate: https://paypal.me/energizedliving613 Before we take a deep dive into the month of the Yomim Noraim, let’s get to know a treasure we receive every week – the gift of Shabbos. Shabbos is called a “Day of rest,” since Hashem “rested” after creating the world for six days. But Hashem never, ever takes a break. If Hashem would chas v’sholom “snooze” for the slightest fraction of a second, the world would no longer exist. So, what is Shabbos? We explore this meaningful topic in two parts, based on a text of the Baal HaTanya.   Click here for the notes:  https://bit.ly/TheGiftofShabbos

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Part 4 | Thriving in Relationships | Stuck: How Can I Create Real Change? | by Shterna Ginsberg

Aug 2, 2021

1:16:33

Click here to donate: https://paypal.me/energizedliving613 STUCK: How can I create real change? Many of our relationships have long histories of habits and patterns. Change is complicated and very overwhelming. How can we turn things around – for good? B’ezras Hashem we also address a question that many of you have been asking: How can I stay in a healthy state of mind when I’m dealing with other people’s difficult, unhealthy behaviors?   Click here for the notes:  https://bit.ly/ThrivinginRelationshipsPart4

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Part 2 | Leaving Our Own Personal Golus | In Honor of the Threee Weeks | With Shterna Ginsberg

Jul 17, 2021

1:00:50

Click here to donate: https://paypal.me/energizedliving613 Why is life so CONFUSING... And how can we live with clarity? The Three Weeks of mourning for the destruction of the Bais HaMikdosh have tremendous spiritual energy. When Moshiach comes, this time period will be transformed into a time of celebration, and today, these days contain the power for that transformation. Let's tap into this strength to explore the inner dimension of golus and how each of us can walk into a personal state of geula. This learning is based on the text of the Baal haTanya's ma'amer entitled "Tzion b'mishpot ti'podeh," "Tzion will be redeemed through the laws [of Torah.]"  In part two, we explore the profound confusion of Golus and how we can empower ourselves to live with clarity.  May our learning and our work be a catalyst for Moshiach to come today!   Click here for the notes:  https://bit.ly/The3Weeks

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Part 2 | Thriving in Relationships | How to View Myself As GOOD If My Life Is BAD | Shterna Ginsberg

Jul 17, 2021

1:22:05

Click here to donate: https://paypal.me/energizedliving613 In this class we start with sharing a personal experience from someone in the group – a story of how she used the tools we learned last week. We see what a difference she was able to create in her home!  We also address some questions that came in: 🤔 I know that my Neshoma is good, but how does that make ME good? 🤔How can I feel good about myself when I am feeling no energy and unwell? 🤔I am always screaming at the people in my family… How can I get myself to stop?  We review the action steps from last week, plus another one that is super helpful.   Click here for the notes:  https://bit.ly/ThrivinginRelationshipsPart2

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Part 3 | Thriving in Relationships | Say Goodbye to Shame | Shterna Ginsberg

Jul 17, 2021

1:18:41

Click here to donate: https://paypal.me/energizedliving613  The #1 Destroyer of love and connection is.... SHAME. It's the feeling of just not being good enough; not quite fitting in. We all struggle with shame -- until we learn to let go and own the gift of our true dignity. 5 powerful tried & true strategies will help you get there!   Click here for the notes: https://bit.ly/ThrivinginRelationshipsPart3

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Part 1 | Leaving Our Own Personal Golus | In Honor of the Threee Weeks | With Shterna Ginsberg

Jul 12, 2021

1:03:44

Click here to donate: https://paypal.me/energizedliving613 The Three Weeks of mourning for the destruction of the Bais HaMikdosh have tremendous spiritual energy. When Moshiach comes, this time period will be transformed into a time of celebration, and today, these days contain the power for that transformation. Let's tap into this strength to explore the inner dimension of golus and how each of us can walk into a personal state of geula. Towards the end of this class, a question is presented: How does the Neshoma support healing from trauma? This learning is based on the text of the Baal haTanya's ma'amer entitled "Tzion b'mishpot ti'podeh," "Tzion will be redeemed through the laws [of Torah.]"    Click here for the notes:  https://bit.ly/The3Weeks

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Part 1 | Thriving in Relationships | The Key to Successful Relationships | by Shterna Ginsberg

Jul 10, 2021

1:22:52

Click here to donate: https://paypal.me/energizedliving613 We are starting from the foundation -- how to cultivate a thriving relationship with our own selves. Why do we so often feel bad and "beat ourselves up?" Where does our insecurity and despair come from? By exposing the root of our inner disempowerment, we can move towards empowerment with a clear sense of direction and strength. In part one, we'll explore all of this, along with four powerful strategies for strengthening our core self. Attached below is an outline of topics. Enjoy!   Click here for the notes:  https://bit.ly/ThrivingInRelationshipsPart1

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Chapter 15 | Tanya in Real Life | by Shterna Ginsberg

Jul 6, 2021

53:41

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Chapter 14 | Tanya in Real Life | by Shterna Ginsberg

Jun 14, 2021

1:08:43

Click here to donate:  https://paypal.me/energizedliving613 Yes, you CAN be a Beinoni :) After learning what a Beinoni is, it may seem impossible to elevate ourselves to that description. What makes it possible for each of us to be absolutely aligned with Hashem in everything we say and do -- and even in everything we think? SHOW LESS

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Chapter 13, Part 2 | Tanya in Real Life | by Shterna Ginsberg

Jun 2, 2021

1:02:40

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Part 6 | Upgrade to Awesome | 10 Tools for Dealing With Pain and Inviting Joy Into Our Lives

May 23, 2021

1:15:11

Part 6 | Upgrade to Awesome 10 tools for dealing with pain and inviting joy into our lives   This class is a pre-Purim event answering the question: "How can I increase in happiness when I'm feeling sad?"  So many people are grappling with this....  This class offers 10 tools for dealing with pain and inviting joy into our lives. Please join the conversation and together, let's make happiness happen for all of us :)   There are no notes for this class

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Part 5 | Upgrade to Awesome | From Living in the Backseat of Our Lives... to Driving With Joy

May 23, 2021

1:06:12

Part 5 | Upgrade to Awesome From living in the "backseat" of our lives, pulled along the rollercoaster... to driving out lives with energy and joy!  How can we get there?   Click here for the notes:  https://bit.ly/UpgradetoAwesome5

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Part 4 | Upgrade to Awesome | The Power Tool: A Simple Process That Is Always Empowering

May 23, 2021

56:18

In this class we gaini more skill in the "emotion generator" tool :)  We learn how to gain more access to our inner wealth. A simple tool called "Power" is so helpful to have handy when we are flooded with disempowerment.  The same process, used proactively, is a 30 second process that gets your day off to an empowering start!   Click here for the notes:  https://bit.ly/UpgradeAwesome4

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Part 3 | Upgrade to Awesome | Powering up Towards Personal Value and Empowerment

May 23, 2021

1:08:48

Part 3 | Upgrade to Awesome  Powering up towards personal value and empowerment  Recharging and developing our consciousness   How can I feel worthy and respectable when the situation of my life is inherently shameful?  In our time together, we'll be practicing a fail proof tool.   Click here for the notes:  http://bit.ly/UpgradeAwesome3

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Part 2 | Upgrade to Awesome | Developing Awareness and Strength

May 23, 2021

1:00:04

Part 2 | Upgrade to Awesome What gets in our way of owning our empowerment? Developing awareness and strength   Last class we explored the relationship between our beliefs and our emotions. We discovered the huge impact that our beliefs have on the quality of our lives and our relationships.   So we want to believe that we are respectable...  But what if we don't feel that way? What if we are insecure? And what if we have people in our lives who are constantly giving us different messages about ourselves?   Click here for the notes:  https://bit.ly/UpgradetoAwesome2

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Part 1 | Upgrade to Awesome | Becoming Aware of the Impact of Our Beliefs and Values

May 23, 2021

59:49

Part 1 | Upgrade to Awesome I'm on a roller coaster of emotions: where are the control buttons?!? Becoming aware of the impact of our beliefs and values   If we want to upgrade the quality of our lives, where will we start?  More than all the wonderful things that we could buy with money, the quality of our lives is all about the quality of our relationships -- including our relationship with our own self.   In this video, discover the roots of your emotions and develop awareness of the "control buttons" on your emotional roller coaster.   Click here for the notes:  http://bit.ly/UpgradetoAwesome1

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Chapter 13, Part 1 | Tanya in Real Life | by Shterna Ginsberg

May 23, 2021

59:19

In the Gemorrah, our Animal Self / Yetzer Horah is referred to as a "judge."  What's the significance of this word? Also, why are some behaviors so difficult to change? And when the struggle is so intense, how can we help ourselves win?    Click here for the notes:  http://bit.ly/TanyaPerek13

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Chapter 12, Part 4 | Tanya in Real Life | by Shterna Ginsberg

May 23, 2021

1:22:25

A Beinoni is aligned with Hashem... how does that help with human relationships?   Discover how our commitment to Hashem enables to let go of resentments, grudges, hate and jealousy.... and connect with love.   There are no notes for this class.

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Chapter 12, Part 3 | Tanya in Real Life | by Shterna Ginsberg

May 23, 2021

57:32

In Chapter 12 we learn how to be a Beinoni.   On a spiritual level, a Beinoni never sins. On an emotional level, a Beinoni never gets stuck in any toxic or unhealthy thoughts or behaviors.   How can we be a Beinoni? How can we be that person who is absolutely free of all limiting beliefs and behaviors?  Today we review the beginning of Chapter 12 and keep moving through it...   Click here for the notes:  http://bit.ly/TanyaPerek12Part3

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Healing From Trauma | Tanya in Real Life | by Shterna Ginsberg

May 23, 2021

1:02:09

We haven't learned Tanya in a long month...  Before we jump back into the text, I want to take this opportunity to address a question that came up.  The question is: How does all that we are learning relate to healing from trauma?    This question is answered based on where we are up to in our learning... and b'ezras Hashem this will be an ongoing part of our discussion as we go forward.

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Chapter 12, Part 2 | Tanya in Real Life | by Shterna Ginsberg

May 23, 2021

1:04:20

While we are getting ready for Pesach, it's wonderful to be learning how to do a personal "cleanup" of clutter - our beliefs and habits that are not in our best interest.  Join us, as we study more of the Baal HaTanya's guidance for how to let go of thoughts and actions that are getting in our way.   Click here for the notes:  https://bit.ly/TanyaPerek12

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Chapter 12, Part 1 | Tanya in Real Life | by Shterna Ginsberg

May 23, 2021

1:05:03

This Pesach, take your freedom home!  Starting to learn chapters 12 & 13: the step-by-step guide to letting go of any undesired habit   This class was sponsored anonymously  לשנת הצלחה, נחת וגוטע געזונטע קינדער   Click here for the notes:  http://bit.ly/TanyaPerek12

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Review on Chapters 1 - 11 | Tanya in Real Life | by Shterna Ginsberg

May 23, 2021

1:00:44

We are pausing to review and clarify all that we learned from chapter 1 through 11.  This class is a great opportunity for you to gain a broad understanding of the Baal HaTanya's advice for developing emotional wellness and dealing with challenges.   Click here for the notes:  https://bit.ly/TanyaReview1to11

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Chapters 9 - 11 | Tanya in Real Life | by Shterna Ginsberg

May 23, 2021

57:56

We've been learning about our tendency towards "Otherness," our human dimension.  With all the information about the players in the game of life, the Baal HaTanya now describes the game itself -- and the goal.   Click here for the notes: https://bit.ly/TanyaPerek9-11

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Chapters 7 & 8 | Tanya in Real Life | by Shterna Ginsberg

May 23, 2021

59:05

In every moment, in everything we do, we are in one of two states of being:  We tend to be driven by our Ego, and with that, we are concealing Hashem's Light from ourselves and the world.  By contrast, when we are driven by our True Self, we are drawing Hashem's Light into our lives and into the world around us.  How do we know when we are driven by our Ego? What does it look like? How can we help ourselves live from the place of our True Self and not get lost in our Ego?   Click here for the notes: https://bit.ly/TanyaPerek7and8

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Chapter 6, Part 2 | Tanya in Real Life | by Shterna Ginsberg

May 23, 2021

56:12

For the past few weeks, we've been exploring our limitless spiritual wealth - our Neshoma, our Nefesh Elokis.  Now we are learning about our human dimension, known as our Nefesh HaBehamis.  When we engage in our lives from the place of our Neshoma, we are aware that we are here in this world, "By Hashem, with Hashem and for Hashem." From the place of our Nefesh HaBehamis, we think we are here "by myself, with myself and for myself."  What makes this mindset "bad" for us?  In this chapter, the Baal HaTanya gives us one of the most important keys to emotional wellness: the ability to differentiate between truth and delusion.   Click here to access the notes: http://bit.ly/TanyaPerek6Part2

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Chapter 6, Part 1 | Tanya in Real Life | by Shterna Ginsberg

May 23, 2021

1:25:44

Our Animal Self is our human dimension, because it's what drives us every time we are not consciously putting our Neshoma into the driver's seat of our minds and hearts.  Are emotions good or bad? What makes a person emotionally developed?   In this class, we explore the workings of our Animal Self so that we can "work it" with greater skill and effectiveness.  Click here for the notes: https://bit.ly/TanyaPerek6

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Chapter 5 | Tanya in Real Life | by Shterna Ginsberg

May 23, 2021

55:39

With billions of dollars, we could acquire many things of comfort and pleasure.   With our spiritual wealth, we could acquire so much energy and joy.   Spiritual wealth is a gift we are born with. But it’s up to each of us to actively take ownership of it – and benefit from it.  In this class, we’re going to tap into our spiritual wealth and come away with a greater sense of ownership along with keys to access it.   Click here for the notes: http://bit.ly/TanyaPerek5

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Q & A on Chapters 1-4 | Tanya in Real Life | by Shterna Ginsberg

May 23, 2021

55:32

This class addresses these questions before moving onto the next chapter.   -  It's nice for a mitzva to be called a "hug," but it doesn't feel like a hug for me  -- how can I benefit from this awareness?    - I feel like I am back to square one, being "judged" by my mitzvas instead of being worthy just for having a Neshoma.  Please explain.  - Can you please clarify what "da'as" is? Is it a long and extensive meditation? Or is it about a personal connection?   There are no notes for this class.

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Chapter 4 | Tanya in Real Life | by Shterna Ginsberg

May 21, 2021

1:13:05

When you crave closeness... When you crave an active, dynamic experience of Hashem's embrace, what can you do?   Discover how to embrace Hashem and experience His embrace every day.   Click here for the notes: https://bit.ly/TanyaPerek4

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Let's Shavous | Explore the Mission, Empowerment and Joy of Torah | by Shterna Ginsberg

May 13, 2021

1:06:26

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Chapter 3 | Tanya in Real Life | by Shterna Ginsberg

May 11, 2021

51:47

Why is it that we know so much about Hashem's Presence and yet we still tend to feel so insecure and alone?  We have immense inner wealth - and yet we often feel emotionally depleted and weak.  What can we do to turn this around for ourselves?  Click here for the notes: http://bit.ly/TanyaPerek3

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Chapter 2 | Tanya in Real Life | by Shterna Ginsberg

May 11, 2021

59:59

Resentment, insecurity, anxiety, misery, traumatic relationships, unhealthy habits...  If you'd walk into the Baal haTanya's office with any of these in your bag, what guidance would you get?  And... Does respect need to be earned or is it our birthright? What makes us worthy even when we fail?   Click here for the notes: http://bit.ly/TanyaPerek2

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Chapter 1 | Tanya in Real Life | by Shterna Ginsberg

May 6, 2021

49:33

The Sefer HaTanya is known as a clearly defined process for service of Hashem.  What about emotional wellness? How can we develop inner security, healthy marriages, strength in parenting and authentic joy?  It's all in the Tanya.  In this series, we'll discover the Baal HaTanya's prescription for a secure, energized life. Chapter one presents us with the opening questions: What makes us good or bad? What is the ideal way to view ourselves? When I find messy or ugly emotions in my heart, what does that say about me?   Click here for the notes: https://bit.ly/TanyaPerek1

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How to Lead an Energized Living Group | Hear From 6 Group Leaders

May 1, 2021

1:06:42

Click here to donate: https://paypal.me/energizedliving613  If you're working on inviting more dignity, empowerment and joy into your life, you know that making changes in your life is far from easy.  Imagine being part of a group where everyone supports each other in this process -- where you learn from other people's experiences and journey alongside supportive friends.  Women who participate in such groups count this space as one of the most precious gifts in their lives!  It's time for you to have this blessing too.  Join us to hear how you can start a group with your own circle of friends or community members. And whether you start your group with one friend or ten, starting a group is opening a door to a whole new level of growth, connection and blessings!  Hear from group leaders who started and lead groups in different types of communities across the United States. You'll gain insight, inspiration and most importantly, a step-by-step guide for how to make it happen today!   Click here for the notes:  http://bit.ly/EnergizedLivingGroupMaterials  http://bit.ly/EnergizedLivingGroups  http://bit.ly/ChayaBassmanGuide

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10 Teachings I Learned From My Father Horav Schwei Z"L | A Farbrengen With Shterna Ginsberg

Apr 15, 2021

1:21:28

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What's in Your Matzah? | Explore the Spiritual Impact of Eating Matzah by Shterna Ginsberg

Mar 19, 2021

1:05:21

We all know the physical impact of matza (wham!) What about the spiritual impact? What's so special about this simple mixture of flour and water? Join us as we learn about matza, from the text of the Baal HaTanya. When you know the awesomeness of what you're eating, your matza will taste better than ever :) Save your coffee for this break...   Click here for the notes:  http://bit.ly/Whatsinyourmatzah

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The Inside Story and Empowerment of Purim | by Shterna Ginsberg

Feb 25, 2021

1:05:41

Every Yom Tov is named for the miracle of the day. Why is Purim named for the plan to destroy us? Megillas Esther is more than a story that happened long ago. When we peel away the layers of external details, the inner drama is the story of our own lives – the battle for who we are and what we are about. It’s the story of how much our choices matter and the inspiration to choose life. Join us to explore all of this and enrich your experience of Purim!