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Launching the Morning Mindfulness Series

May 6, 2021

5:26

I'm not a morning person -- you know those cups that say don't talk to me until I've had my coffee!?! Well! 🤦🏻‍♀️ So you can trust me when I say that I can't wait to share an incredible set of ideas to really level up our mornings and our days!! Let's jump right in and say goodbye to morning blues!

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On Personal Responsibility

May 6, 2021

35:08

Personal responsibility is a big deal nowadays, but how do we develop a sense of personal responsibility that encourages us to take action in our life and that doesn't produce guilt!?! A look at why we resist responsibility and what we can do about it?

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Deterring Negative Behaviour

May 5, 2021

17:43

In this episode of parenting in 20 minutes we look at incentives and deterrents, the place they should play within parenting, and how and when to use them. To join a parenting course or for individualized parenting solutions please contact [email protected].

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From Prada to Prayer

May 4, 2021

18:53

Adrienne Gold Davis went from hosting her own TV fashion and beauty show in a bathtub to a fully covered Orthodox woman, sharing spiritual wisdom much as she shared her passion for fashion! In this episode she shares her fascinating story and advice on using our obsessions to our advantage. This episode is sponsored in merit of the 45 people who tragically passed away in Meron. To sponsor an upcoming episode, please contact [email protected].

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Surprise, Your Temptations are Good For You!

Apr 29, 2021

8:17

In last week's episode we spoke about strategies to beat our desire to do the wrong thing. Afterwards I got asked but why do we have the desire to do the wrong thing at all?? Well surprisingly enough it might actually be your best friend!! This episode is dedicated to all our dear supporters who helped us smash Seed's campaign! To sponsor an episode message +44-7990-333-946.

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Inner Strength... Is it Me? Or G-d?

Apr 29, 2021

31:31

A student managed to make a life changing difficult decision -- and I asked him how he managed to find the inner strength to committ and follow it through -- his answer was surprising and led to a lively discussion, with a mind blowing story!!! This episode is sponsored in memory of Felix Shraga Ben Zalman Zilberstein, whose own life story is fascinating.

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Taking Charge of Tantrums

Apr 28, 2021

16:20

If you're a parent, chances are you've experienced a tantrum! In this episode of parenting in just 20 minutes we focus on tools to take charge of tantrums, specifically when the child is trying to gain control. To join a parenting course or for individualized parenting solutions please get in touch +44 7990 333 946.

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The Things We Shouldn't Do...

Apr 22, 2021

5:35

Why do we want to do things we know we shouldn't do? Wouldn't it be easier if we didn't have the desire to do bad things? This episode is sponsored for the merit of Shoshana Faiga bas Chaim Yitzchok. To sponsor a future episode, email [email protected].

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How Much Does G-d Intervene in My Life?

Apr 22, 2021

30:22

What do we know about how much G-d mixed into our lives and what difference does it make to our lives? This episode is dedicated as a zechus for Shoshana Faige bas Chaim Yitzchok

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Making Change Stick

Apr 15, 2021

6:54

Have you ever wanted to change something and then not managed to? Here about the crazy dilemma of the person who underwent tzaraat - leprosy and hear how it can help us make changes stick in our lives. (Metzora)

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Why Doesn't G-d Just Tell Me!?!

Apr 15, 2021

31:38

Ever wish that you just had clarity!?! That you knew exactly what you should be doing? And that if you'd more clearly see the consequences of your actions so that it would make it easier to fulfill your goals? Then this episode is for you! A fascinating look at why the world is the way it is and how we should navigate it.

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Tantrums & Meltdowns

Apr 15, 2021

23:25

If you're a parent chances are you have experienced one 🤪 (Perhaps it's even been the kid that's throwing a tantrum!!) Some strategies for reducing and dealing with tantrums and meltdowns, before, during and after. To join a parenting course or for individualized parenting solutions, please get in touch - [email protected] or +447990-333-946.

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Choosing Right Over Easy with Yaffa Palti

Apr 13, 2021

25:49

You can't help but love Yaffa! Her joy, her humour, her sincerity draws you in. Originally from New York to Israel to Mexico City to San Diego and now Miami, in this inspiring episode Yaffa shares her story and how she came to choose right over easy, again and again. And in telling her story she leaves us inspired to also choose right over easy and become the best version of ourselves. To sponsor an episode of the top rated Powerup Podcast, please email [email protected].

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Location & 5 Most Important Things!

Apr 8, 2021

7:14

What are the important factors to keep in mind when choosing where to live and who to associate with? (Avot 6:9-11) And listen to find out about an exciting new launch!!

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Sefirah & Suffering

Apr 8, 2021

27:02

Unfortunately our history is replete with suffering, what's an appropriate response and how do we relate to our history?

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7 Qualities to Enhance Our Lives

Apr 5, 2021

7:28

Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, so many things threaten to derail us, but amidst it all there is hope!! Find out about the branch that we can grasp onto which gives us peace and will help us channel our qualities into something meaningful! (Avot 6:7-8)

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The Secret Gem of Seder Night

Mar 25, 2021

13:58

How would you answer this question: What is the core of what it means to be a Jew? Surprisingly when we answer the 4 questions on Seder night, we answer this too (although this amazing answer is often missed)!

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Crazy? Or Driven?

Mar 23, 2021

7:58

Meet Anne Schieber, who lived a crazy extreme life... What was up with her!?! Interestingly enough she was onto something profound!! (Avot 6:4-6)

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Ideas to Engage at The Seder

Mar 22, 2021

12:15

Rabbi Ross and myself share a couple of interesting discussion points and ideas to share and to engage the participants at your Seder table!

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Superwoman Reveals her Superpower!

Mar 18, 2021

12:57

In this special episode we chat with Meira Spivak, Innovator, Director of Oregon NCSY, Mother of a Very Large Family and most recently Author of 'How to Make Pesach in 5 Days'! She shares her secret to her can-do attitude, to stressing less and what her superpower is. What a joy to listen to!

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Tackling Sibling Rivalry at the Core

Mar 17, 2021

20:00

3 tools to use that will help reduce sibling rivalry!

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Living with Harmony

Mar 16, 2021

8:00

The secret to unleashing so much happiness in our lives and to accessing the freedom to live with internal harmony. And what does the study of Torah have to do with us and our everyday life? (Avot 6:1-3)

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Big Birthdays & the Best Investment

Mar 11, 2021

7:45

Different ages and stages of life call for different focus!! And what's the best investment of our time? (Avot 5:25-26)

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Failure, Mediocrity & Achieving our Goals

Mar 11, 2021

34:24

In this fascinating discussion our Wednesday evening group looks at how we fail and what separates the mediocre from those who go on to achieve their goals! A huge thank you to https://blog.feedspot.com/jewish podcasts/ for naming the PowerUp Podcast as number 16 of the top 50 Jewish podcasts worldwide!!

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2 Tools to Reduce Sibling Rivalry

Mar 10, 2021

21:36

Sibling rivalry - it drives us nuts as parents!! Use these 2 tools to reduce sibling rivalry in your family.

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3 Attitudes & 4 Actions to Unleash Your Awesome!

Mar 9, 2021

8:30

The 3 mindsets and 4 actions you need to develop to unleash your inner awesomeness and finding your area to to shine!! (Avot 5:22-24)

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Women and Judaism

Mar 7, 2021

31:46

A special for International Women's Day - with our Wednesday night discussion group we look at women's role in Judaism? Do they have a secondary spiritual role? A surprising answer!

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The Secret to Loving and Fighting Successfully

Mar 4, 2021

10:20

How do we build successful relationships and how do we weather the conflicts? Jam packed with great insights into relationships and how to harness them (Avot 5:19-21)

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Giving our Kids the Freedom to be Great

Mar 3, 2021

22:51

A look at the 3 stands we take to give our kids the structure and freedom to become great.

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4 Types of Givers & Consumers

Mar 1, 2021

7:40

In a world inundated with information, what type of consumer are you? What type of giver? What is your attitude towards self-improvement. See if you can identify yourself in one of these 4 types. (Avot 5:16-18)

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Purim & My Road Back from Rejection

Feb 25, 2021

27:20

In this special anniversary edition, Rabbi Ross shares his dating rejection story and how Purim helped him make sense of it all.

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Dealing with Misdemeanors

Feb 24, 2021

25:00

Let's get practical! How do we deal with those moments when our kids break rules, don't listen etc.

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4 Personalities Types & the Way they Learn

Feb 22, 2021

6:25

There's a lot of talk about self improvement and the education that goes along with it but not much talk devoted to how different people learn. In this short episode we look at the 4 different types of learners and their pros and cons. Plus how each one can succeed. (Avot 5:15)

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4 Personality Types & Their Temper

Feb 18, 2021

7:07

We're told we can discover the essence of a person by 3 things - how they behave when it comes to finances, when they are under the influence and when they are angry! Let's take a look at 4 different approaches to temper and meanwhile answer the age old question of can a leopard change its spots!?! (Avot 5:14)

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The Happy Month & Lockdown 🤪

Feb 18, 2021

33:51

We are currently in the month of Adar - the 'happy month'... Yet we're in lockdown, how do we access this happiness? Is it chocolate!?! 🤣 Is it just mindsets? Join us for a fascinating discussion that will give you a fresh perspective on this age old question!

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The Giver, the Taker & the Doormat!

Feb 16, 2021

6:48

I've often heard the sentiment I don't want to be a doormat... In fact I have grappled with it myself... How to achieve the balance of giving though? (Avot 5:13)

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Does an Ant Have a Place in this World?

Feb 11, 2021

5:50

Do you believe that things that happen are supposed to happen? Do they happen for a reason? (Avot 5:10-12)

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Positive Limit Setting

Feb 11, 2021

19:07

The big one!! How do we set limits with our children in a positive way?

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Unlikely Key to Serenity

Feb 9, 2021

7:41

From the most unlikely source we learn some key skills to accessing serenity in our lives! (Avot 5:9)

340

What's the Point of Miracles?

Feb 4, 2021

7:30

A fascinating look at miracles!! (Avot 5:8)

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It's OK to Judge!

Feb 4, 2021

40:30

More on this hot topic of judging other people with the fabulous Wednesday evening crew! Who deserves the benefit of the doubt? And hey, surely it's better not to judge others at all??

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Getting our Kids to Listen

Feb 3, 2021

23:32

How do we get our kids to listen?? How do we build our kids self confidence? Using this positive and easy tool!

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Other Worldly Insights

Feb 2, 2021

5:19

When my daughter heard the subject she turned up her nose 🤪 but even she was impressed by how important and relevant the two takeaways are! (Avot 5:7)

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Can a Miracle Change Your Life?

Jan 28, 2021

6:15

Sometimes we feel that if only we had a sign life would be different, we would be different! Is that true though? Let's examine it by using a case study. (Avot 5:5-6)

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Tu B'shvat's 3 Uplifting Messages

Jan 28, 2021

32:15

3 relevant ideas that we can learn from Tu B'Shvat to uplift us and bring more joy to our lives.

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Shifting our Kids Belief in Themselves

Jan 28, 2021

23:22

How do we help our children believe in themselves? A simple and effective tool to give our children more responsibility.

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What's the Point of Challenging Times?

Jan 25, 2021

7:42

Let's take a look at Abraham and his tests and use it to understand what the point of tests and challenges are. (Avot 5:4)

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Of G-d's Patience and Justice

Jan 21, 2021

5:11

While we may think of G-d as the big guy in the sky waiting and watching over us, what is the real picture? A fascinating view that we learn from some technical details listed in the Torah. (Avot 5:2-3)

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Hey Don't Judge!

Jan 21, 2021

38:27

Judging others, whether it's us being judgemental (let's be honest, we've all there 🤦🏻‍♀️) or feeling judged by others is a hot topic at the moment! What is the correct approach?

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The Greatest Gift for our Kids

Jan 20, 2021

23:21

On a day to day basis what's the greatest gift we can give our kids? The foundation so that they feel our love and can learn from us?

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