Best Friends For Life

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Ep. 16 An open conversation about Marriage with Yocheved Davidowitz, MC, LPCC I, INHC

Jan 31, 2025

57:06

On this episode, I have an open and honest conversation about marriage with Yocheved Davidowitz. Yocheved is a wife, mother, therapist and Rebbetzin. She offers practical, relatable and inspiring insights that will transform you marriage TODAY! This is a powerful conversation you don't want to miss! To reach Yocheved directly you can email her at: [email protected]. Also, check out her inspiring podcast, titled ''A Deeper Conversation'': https://open.spotify.com/show/4zQrc18261uZYieLlkARiY?si=1606971f299b4b80 I love hearing from you incredible listeners! To book a time to chat, email me at [email protected].

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Ep. 15 - What you need to know BEFORE date night

Dec 5, 2024

27:28

Everyone talks about date night - but they don’t talk about how to date right. In this episode, I discuss a major obstacle to having a positive date night. I also explain meaningful, easy ways to take your date night to a whole new level! It’s so hard to make time to go out as a couple - and that’s why listening to this FIRST will help you make the most of all that time and effort and lead you to more connection and friendship in your marriage!

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Ep. 14 Why the craze about 'Date Night?'

Nov 15, 2024

24:55

Everyone talks about how important it is to go on dates in marriage - but not everybody talks about why it’s important. On this episode, I share the significance of prioritizing date night and some crucial initial steps to have in place so you can be on your way to planning your next date night!

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Ep. 13 Can we stop fighting over household chores?

Jul 5, 2024

28:52

No one could have possibly prepared you for the endless tasks that need to get done to maintain a clean, healthy and functional home. How do you do that without arguing about it or letting the burden create a wall of loneliness in your marriage? On this episode, we discuss how household chores can be approached as a unit and how they can actually increase the emotional connection and friendship in your marriage. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast when done listening! As always I would love to hear your feedback! Email me at [email protected] Want to talk? Not sure Marriage coaching is for you? No worries! Schedule a FREE consultation today on my site Malkaklaver.com

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Ep. 12 Not your typical talk about self-care

May 24, 2024

27:39

Everyone is talking about self-care, but what exactly is it? More importantly, what is it NOT? And why is self-care so integral to a close and connected marriage? Listen and let me know what you think. Connect with me by email: [email protected] or go to my website malkaklaver.com. Also stay tuned until the end for an exciting announcement!

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Ep. 11 Navigating infertility, loss, and postpartum disorders in marriage

May 10, 2024

58:48

In this episode, Chanie and I discuss the challenges of infertility, loss and postpartum disorders and their effect in marriage. Chanie offers encouraging and inspiring ideas as well as practical ways to go through this difficult journey and remain close and connected in your marriage. Chanie Delman, LCSW, PMH-C is a Reproductive and Maternal Mental Health Therapist specializing in infertility, loss and bereavement, miscarriage, infancy loss and postpartum mood disorders. She maintains a private practice in Cederhurst and Queens NY and can be contacted at 917-755-9437 or by email at [email protected]

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Ep. 10 What's even more important than communication?

Apr 21, 2024

8:34

Everyone talks about how communication is vital for a good marriage. That may be true - but what they don't talk about is a crucial skill needed before you can work on communication. Listen and learn a very relatable and practical way to change your marriage and increase the shalom and happiness in your home this Pesach. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast!

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Ep. 9 Money & Marriage with Financial Coach and CPA Rivky Rothenberg

Apr 5, 2024

53:27

Finances are stressful. The cost of living seems to be going up all the time. Yet no one talks about how to manage financial stress and differences in marriage. On this episode, we delve into this crucial topic and get helpful insight from Rivky Rothenberg. Rivky and her partner, Tsippi Gross, are also the founders of Ashir, a non-profit that provides financial coaching for newlyweds. For more information go to ashir.info. Enjoy!

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Ep. 8 Is it OK if we are not OK?

Mar 21, 2024

21:20

Do you ever feel distant from your husband? Ever wonder if you're the only couple who struggles from time to time, or if it's a reason to worry? In this episode, I discuss when marriages often experience more stress and provide some practical strategies to mitigate the down times in marriage.

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Ep. 7: What they don't teach you about compromise in marriage

Dec 13, 2023

25:04

You've known that word "compromise" since you can remember. But how is it done right? So many couples fight again and again over the same thing. This can cause loneliness, pain and resentment - and simply telling yourself to "compromise" isn't going to cut it. Let's discuss what real compromise looks like. It's time to start growing closer through your differences and not growing apart.

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Ep. 6 - I wish my husband would share more

Nov 14, 2023

23:56

Do you wish your husband would share more or be a bit more vulnerable? Here we discuss ways to make your husband more comfortable sharing and minimize things you may be doing to sabotage his emotional safety. For more info about individual or group coaching opportunities please reach out via my site malkaklaver.com

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Ep.- 5 Navigating fear in our life and in our marriage

Oct 19, 2023

25:00

In this episode we talk about the difficult and fearful time we are in. I offer support, encouragement and practical ways to stay positive and focused on maintaining a healthy, happy marriage. May the shalom we invest in our marriage spread shalom throughout the world!

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Ep. 4 - How to connect and grow in our marriage over Yom Tov

Sep 27, 2023

28:53

On this episode we discuss how to enhance our marriage throughout the business of Yom Tov. Tune in and learn practical ways to make your Yom Tov experience transform your marriage.

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Ep. 3 - Why is it so hard to be vulnerable?

Sep 19, 2023

25:46

In this episode I discuss one of the most common and normal obstacles to engaging vulnerably in marriage: shame. I examine this powerful emotion which resides in everyone and explain how it pulls us away from connection.

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Ep. 2 - What is a necessary ingredient for emotional connection?

Sep 12, 2023

22:38

In this episode I discuss a crucial aspect of having closeness and friendship in marriage. Listen and learn practical ways to implement this key ingredient, and hear about the struggles and blocks that may come our way.

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Ep. 1 - Best Friends For Life - Why?

Sep 5, 2023

24:46

In this opening episode, we discuss how you can practically invest in small ways to become closer and more connected and give your marriage the strength to weather the hard times.