The Embodied Jewish Woman With Rena Reiser

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100 - Love, Shefa, and Elul

Aug 25, 2021

13:21

Elul. It's a time for teshuva, right? So that means...it's a time for fear? Nope. Actually, it's a time for LOVE. As we learn from the words: Ani Ledodi Vedodi Li. But how can we access that deep love and closeness? In this episode we'll discuss and use a guided exercise to explore: Why is this a time for love, not fear? What happens when we actually connect to Hashem and feel His closeness? How do we create space inside for the Shefa to come? What is blocking us from experiencing closeness and love? How do we embrace our emotions in a healthy way? Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

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99 - Creating change from the inside out

Aug 18, 2021

10:47

Is change on your mind? It's that time of year. Elul is here and change is in the air. There are all sorts of ways to create changes in your life. But I want to introduce you to a way you may not have tried before. In this episode we'll explore: What is the first step towards creating change in your life? How can you use your body to help integrate change? What is the brain science of change? Does change have to be hard? How can you make real foundational change? How can you use movement to create change in your life? Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

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98 - Be a "positive person"? With negative emotions? Here's how.

Aug 11, 2021

11:43

We all "want" to be positive people. But negative emotions happen. We get hurt. We feel triggered. We experience negative interactions with the people around us. So what are we supposed to do when this happens? If we focus on the negative emotion won't we become negative? In this episode I answer a great question from a listener. In doing so we'll explore: How do we typically deal with negative feelings? What's the ideal way to deal with them? How Parts Theory changes the way we experience negative triggers What is "The Greater Me" or "The Container Me" and how does it affect your response? How to experience all feelings (even positive ones) from a place of presence What happens when I become an observer of my e-motions. The energy in motion. How to develop a super strong core self and be more resilient Why this is so central to the work I do today Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

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97 - The Beis Hamikdash Within Me

Jul 14, 2021

6:26

It's this time of year again. We're supposed to be mourning the Beis Hamikdash. We want to feel the lack. To really understand what we're missing. But how? In this episode we'll explore: How the Beis Hamikdash is a parable for our own internal world How to reconnect to our essential selves, to our souls How our souls speak to us How to exercise and develop the connection to our neshama Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

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96 - "Comparisonitis" is a symptom. Let's explore the root cause.

Jul 8, 2021

10:26

How often do we compare ourselves to people around us? Is it just a bad case of comparisonitis? Or is there something deeper going on? Anyone who knows me well will have guessed the answer. Of course, there's a deeper cause of comparisonitis. But what is it? In this episode, we dig a little deeper and explore: Why do we compare ourselves to others? What is the root of comparing ourselves? How does this differ from person to person? What has this got to do with unmet needs? What is our misconception about needs? What is the definition of "needs"? What happens when we tap into our needs? When do needs become problematic? What happens when we go into our hearts and bodies? What happens when you listen to your own needs? How does this affect how we relate to other people? How does this impact other behaviors? How does this connect to the time period we're in? Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

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95 - Healing What is Broken

Jun 27, 2021

4:10

I wrote this piece about healing what is broken. I hope it inspires you during these trying times, and especially the three weeks.

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94 - Mindfulness. What's it REALLY about?

May 26, 2021

36:59

Mindfulness has become a buzzword, but really it's a profound practice that can help so many women in all different periods in their life. Especially in trying times for Klal Yisrael, like the past few weeks have been. But what does it really mean? In this interview, I talk to Dr. Aliza Ancier who specializes in helping women navigate their motherhood journey. She has a doctorate in physical therapy specializing in postpartum recovery and women's health. She started practicing mindfulness after struggling to connect back to herself while also caring for her family. After recognizing a similar need in the greater population, she trained in teaching mindfulness to help mothers feel more connected and peaceful in motherhood. She approaches her mindfulness teaching from an evidence-based and practical approach and is currently completing advanced training in trauma-sensitive mindfulness. We'll discuss: How her postpartum struggle led her to the work she does today What is positive psychology What is the definition of mindfulness how it can help moms What is the difference between mindfulness and meditation What's a body scan and how to use this to be more present and grounded How to balance having goals and expectations with being present How do we remove our expectations so we can actually be mindful How to turn anything into a mindfulness practice Why you can practice mindfulness even if you have no time What should someone do if mindfulness actually is overwhelming and floods her with feelings How to modify mindfulness to prevent triggering the nervous system What might our world look like if people were mindful and compassionate Aliza offers 1:1 coaching and group programs. She can be reached through her FB group, Meaningful Motherhood Community, IG @yourmeaningfulmotherhood, and email [email protected]. Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

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93 - 30K Downloads is Exciting - BUT

May 12, 2021

8:42

Getting over 30,000 downloads on my podcast is really exciting. I've put a lot of work into my podcast over the last almost three years…and it is gratifying to see the numbers go up.It's a way to celebrate together with you, my listeners, and say THANK YOU for being here on this journey. Here comes the BUT. Is it really about the numbers?In this episode we'll explore: The real reason and motivation behind my podcast How outside feedback can be gratifying in some circumstances Where encouragement should really come from How to fill ourselves up from the inside Areas in your life where you're holding on to an external measure of success Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

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92 - Get More LOVE

Apr 28, 2021

12:02

Let's talk about LOVE.So many of my clients ask me: "Why is it that when my husband shows me his love, I don't really feel it so much...it doesn't feel enough; I always want more!" What's going on here? We want to be able to receive the love from our loved ones. But maybe we're getting in our own way? In this episode we'll explore: - Why can't you be receptive to your husband's love - What does it mean to have an empty love-bucket - What self-love has got to do with this and how to do this practically - How to pay attention to your own core-needs and what happens when you do - How to practically become a recipient of love - What happens to LOVE when we take care of our own needs Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

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91 - Tune In: Discover Your Inner Wisdom

Apr 22, 2021

1:17:42

On this past Sunday, I led a sample class for my upcoming program, Tune In: Discover Your Inner Wisdom. You can listen to the recording & register for the program here. Bring your favorite warm drink and an open heart and mind... On the agenda: I started off with a grounding meditation I taught a bit about connecting to our inner wisdom We discussed a bit We practiced what we learned (not recorded) We returned with glowing faces and discuss some more A bit about the upcoming program: This brand new course is open to women who want to learn how to distinguish the voice of their intuition from the voice of their inner critic. It is the 1st part in a series. For many of us, our decision making is hampered because we mistake our inner critic as our voice of reason. We act from fear, confusion, and unfair expectations. By learning to find the voice of your intuition, you'll discover a world of trust and compassion you didn't know existed. You'll finally be in a place to grow and make powerful changes. This course will be the prerequisite for all my other upcoming courses. The group is limited to 8 women. We meet over zoom with our videos on, and practice in pairs during and between sessions. Time: Sundays 9-11am EDT / 4-6pm Israel - 10 meetings April 25 - July 11 (excluding Erev Shavuos and the Fast of 17 Tammuz). Join us here.

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90 - "Empty promises" and slipping-up. A compassionate approach.

Apr 14, 2021

10:51

We want to act appropriately towards the people around us. We want to be compassionate. But we're human, and yes, we slip up. So we apologize… and then we slip up. Again. Is this a familiar cycle? In this episode we explore: How do we make sense of this cycle? Is our apology an "empty promise"? What is the role of apologizing? What's the difference between apologizing for feelings and apologizing for behaviors? How recognizing that you slipped up actually promotes connection. What does it mean to be human? What's all this got to do with being underfed and tired? Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

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89 - Intuitive Pesach Cleaning

Mar 9, 2021

20:59

It's coming. Pesach is on the horizon and with it comes a growing to-do list, and often a lot of stress. You want to get to the Seder like a mentch. But how? Before you get super overwhelmed, join me in this episode and we'll explore: How to prioritize your to-do list so it feels more doable How to manage your tasks according to "The 4 Quadrants" What to do when you're confused where to begin How to use your mind-body connection and tap into your intuition to make Pesach prep calmer Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

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88 - "So many uncomfortable feelings." 3 ways to deal with them.

Mar 4, 2021

12:06

Uncomfortable feelings and emotions? Sometimes we want to run away. We repress, numb, ignore them... Sometimes they come out in tears, anger, overwhelm. Often we just don't know what to do with them. Many of my clients have asked me recently... "What can I do with all my feelings and emotions? What is the healthy response to emotions and feelings?" In this week's show I'll share with you: 3 different ways to deal with emotions that work best for me and my clients. Why we thinking emotions will hurt us, but what they're really here to do What does it mean to "greet an emotion like it's the first time" and why is this such a fundamental step How to uncover the need beneath the emotions What it means to be "in a relationship" with our emotions Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

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87 - Get what YOU need out of Purim, with these 3 things

Feb 24, 2021

16:44

Purim. It often becomes a frantic blur. We get shlepped along in the chaos of Mishloach Manos, food, costumes… Stretched to our limits, by internal pressure and external pressure. Often we don't tune into what WE really want to get out of this special day. But this year Purim can be different. This week's episode is a mini-workshop to help you explore how YOU can get the most out of YOUR Purim this year. In this episode, we'll explore: Why we go beyond the basic Mitzvos of the day when we don't really want to What are your core values and how does exploring them make your Purim different How to notice when you're in people-pleasing mode and how it's affecting your Purim What is the 80/20 rule and how can it help you get the most out of Purim Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

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86 - An important tool to help calm a little girl down about the sister that she's longing for

Feb 9, 2021

14:48

Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

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85 - Do you ever feel like a pressure cooker and end up lashing out at your loved ones?

Jan 26, 2021

10:31

Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

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84 - "My house is a mess" - A mind-body approach

Jan 19, 2021

10:57

"My house is such a mess. I literally can't stay on top of it…I just can't bring myself to be cleaning up all day; I don't value it.... I do want my house to be cleaner. I could get a home organizer and a cleaner, but then it would just be a mess again! I think I need a more inside out approach to it. Is there a mind body answer to becoming more tidy?" A listener is struggling with keeping her house clean. But this episode is really relevant to any change you want to make in your life. She wants to know if there is a mind-body approach to help her break through this issue. Tune into the episode as we explore: How is black and white thinking stopping you from moving forward. How to create a loose-structure for change, and why it's so important not to be rigid How to tune into your body to check if the desire for change is authentic. How to use the mind-body connection to create change in your life Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

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83 - Should I dream BIG? How to set goals that feel right. (Guided exercise included)

Jan 14, 2021

9:16

Goals. Goals. Goals. It's all the hype. But it leaves us with a bunch of questions. Join me for this week's episode where we'll explore: How should we set goals? Should we dream big or be "realistic"? How do you know if your goal is too big and just a fantasy? What's the first step towards goal setting? What's the difference between people who reach their goals and people who don't? What is the big hype in goal setting? How should I set goals in a way that "works"? Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

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82 - It's normal to have BIG reactions to "small" things. Here's why.

Jan 7, 2021

11:22

We blame ourselves for "overreacting": "I just lost it at the car rental lady and I don't know why!" "I yelled at the kids, and they really weren't doing anything wrong!" "Why did I get so frustrated with this computer issue?" We don't want to lose it, but sometimes we feel like we don't have a choice. Understanding why you have such a BIG reaction to "small" things will impact how you respond in the future. In this episode we'll explore: What is going on in our psyche when we overreact? What does our nervous system have to do with all this? Why do we react in ways that we'll regret? How to gently and incrementally change our reactions? Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

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81 - Has mothering with a newborn got you down? with Chaya Shifra Sadoff

Dec 30, 2020

35:22

Many of my clients are grappling with the newborn phase + other kids, and feel challenged by all the juggling, not to mention how to take care of themselves through it all! When I came across Chaya Shifra's work, I knew I had to bring her wisdom to my community. Little known fact about me that I don't mention much online: I trained as a lactation counselor + postpartum doula several years before I started doing this work, so my standards for others who work in that department are high. Chaya Shifra fits the bill! Listen in to this week's episode where I interview Chaya Shifra about her work and how she can help you. Download Chaya Shifra's free guide, You Can LOVE the Newborn Stage, at www.chayashifra.com/renareiser. Goodbye frustration and endless crying (from baby and you!). Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

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80 - Everyone Can Heal - Not Everyone Will - with Leah Subar

Dec 9, 2020

48:22

In this episode I'm joined by Leah Subar. Leah is a psychotherapist in private practice who helps individuals live a life that is vibrant, creative, and full of ZEST. Her monthly newsletter reaches people in over 10 countries – and her popular posts and articles on Linkedin are enjoyed by thousands each month. When not working with her clients or recording audios in the studio, you can find her spending time with her husband and children or baking homemade Challah-bread in her kitchen in Israel. Find out more at www.brainshapeaudio.com. We discuss: - What role your nervous system plays in your day-to-day life - Why "going out of your comfort zone" may not be ideal - What happens when we "bite off more than we can chew" - How to really affect change in our nervous system - If a person can heal on their own Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

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79 - Overcoming perfectionism. How my podcast has helped me do that.

Dec 3, 2020

15:09

"My perfectionism is getting in the way of living my life. How did you break out of it?" So many of us struggle with perfectionism. And I'm no different. It has been, and still is, an interesting journey. And I want to share that with you. In today's episode we'll explore: Why was my podcast my "Break free from perfectionism project" What did the lady tell me about upside down stamps How to practically start working on your perfectionism today What realization helped me embrace my imperfection How to show up in the world as you. Unapologetically you. Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

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78 - Outside In and Inside Out. 2 ways to deal with body image - PLUS A GUIDED MEDITATION

Nov 25, 2020

15:18

How do we create real lasting change with our relationship with our body? How can we stop obsessively checking our reflection? In this episode we'll explore: Why you need a "doing" not just a "being" approach to heal your body image Why it's not all about guided imagery and meditations. What this has to do with folding linens What all this has to do with east and western cultures AND you'll get a meditation to help you understand the deeper need behind why you are checking your reflection. Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com. Join EMERGY, my body image program, here. We start Dec 1!

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77 - Stop convincing yourself you look great. Do this instead.

Nov 23, 2020

13:36

Who hasn't thought this: "Uhhhhh I've got nothing to wear" "I hate my nose" "My legs are so fat" "My belly is gross" "I don't want anyone to see me like this" For years we've suffered from so much self-criticism about our bodies. And the surrounding cultures have reinforced it too! So how can we break free and start feeling attractive? In this podcast we'll explore: Why it's not enough to just convince yourself "I love my fat" How using mindfulness can help dissolve the negative thoughts How changing your behavior can change your feelings towards your body What are opposite actions and how this is effective in the journey towards body acceptance Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com. Join EMERGE, my body image program, here. We start Dec 1!

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76 - It's okay to want your body to change. How to find the middle ground.

Nov 19, 2020

13:27

In this week's episode we answer the following question about BODY ACCEPTANCE: "On the one hand, I totally connect to the whole positive body image thing. No matter my weight, I can accept my body. When I exercise, it's out of love not to change it. But on the other hand, I would like to be a few pounds less. Is that a contradiction? Have I fallen into diet culture? What am I not getting? I feel like it's not black and white. But I can't seem to find the middle ground. So now I'm not doing anything. help me figure this out." In the show, we'll explore: How to find the middle ground between body acceptance and wanting to change? What happens when we try to control outcomes? How is this similar to parenting? Why following a food plan doesn't have to contradict body acceptance? How does exercise look when it's not just to change your body? Why is flexibility so central? Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com. Join EMERGE, my upcoming body image program here.

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75 - From migraines to back pain. How I found mind-body work and what it can do for you.

Nov 11, 2020

12:26

Migraines and back pain. Argh. They would knock me out for days. I'd fight them and resist then and it would just get worst. Until I stumbled across Dr. Sarno's work. Not only did it help me with these types of pain, but it totally shifted the way I experience any emotion and discomfort, and brought me into the exciting world of mind-body coaching. In this show we'll explore: What led me to do the work I do today? How do I deal with migraines or back pain? How can you do it too? What happens when we don't tune into our bodies throughout the day? What happens when we do? What does it mean that our body screams? How can you notice your body when it's talking in a "quieter voice"? Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

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74 - The Feminine Support System (and why we need it)

Nov 5, 2020

12:06

What gets in the way of asking for help? I'm ashamed: "Everyone else has their lives together; why do I need it?" I'm scared: "Will they just give us their opinion; are they going to just listen?" I'm strong: "I'll be ok I made it this far; I'll keep going" I have clarity: "I'm working forward on my goals already; I know what I'm doing" Familiar? In this week's episode we'll explore: Can we feel supported by a lamppost? What happens when we get the support we need? The paradox of needing a mentor but not needing coaching. Why is it so hard to ask for help? What's it got to do with your feminine energy? Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

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73 - Awakening Greatness with Sara Shaindel Goldwasser

Oct 22, 2020

28:02

In this episode I interview Sara Shaindel Goldwasser about how we can awaken greatness in our parenting and relationships. Sara Shaindel is a Certified Nurtured Heart Approach (NHA) Trainer. For more info about Sara Shaindel's upcoming courses and to register please contact [email protected]. -- Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com. Join NOURISH, your inner journey to making peace with food at www.renareiser.com/nourish.

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72 - Inner child work is NOT just about childhood wounds.

Oct 15, 2020

11:45

"Inner Child Work" It's become trendy in the self help world. And also controversial. What's all the noise about? Is it worth exploring? In this episode, we'll discuss: What's all the controversy about? What is the misunderstanding about inner-child work? Is inner-child work really dangerous? Is it only safe to do it with a therapist? Can I use it as a self-help tool? Are there different types of inner-child work? What happens when I get to know my inner child? Curious to experience the power of inner child work? Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

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71 - Yom Tov Overwhelm? You're HUMAN.

Oct 1, 2020

13:38

Yep, you're human. Not superhuman. So especially at this time of year, you may also be feeling overworked and overwhelmed. In this episode we'll explore different techniques to recharge your internal batteries, be kind to yourself, and still get all your tasks done. How do use breathwork and grounding before you lose it How to listen to your own needs, and what happens when you do 4 PRACTICAL steps to communicate your needs to those around you Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

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70 - In the garbage? Where do unwanted thoughts and feelings go?

Sep 30, 2020

11:49

We don't always want to face our challenging thoughts and feelings. It's much easier to ignore them? Right? Well it's worked until now. Or has it? In this week's episode we'll explore: Where do challenging thoughts and feelings go when we ignore them? Does bringing awareness to our problems cause them to get worse? What actually happens when we ignore our problems? What alternative ways can we deal with them - that may be more effective? Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

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69 - Willpower is NOT the X factor — so what is?

Sep 22, 2020

12:19

We're led to believe that success comes to the person with the most willpower. "I'd be so healthy if only I had willpower" "I'd be so fit if only I had willpower" "I'd be so patient if only I had willpower" Right? Wrong? So if willpower won't give me the results that I want - what will? In this podcast episode we'll explore: If willpower isn't the X factor what is the secret to success? What's a crucial way to reach the results you want? How does out intuition come into all of this? What are the 5 steps to regulation and what happens when we use them? Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

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68 - Vessel of Truth with Fally Klein

Sep 16, 2020

1:12:32

This week on the podcast I interview Fally Klein, a hypnotherapist and intimacy counselor in Brooklyn, NY. We talk about Vessel of Truth. Intrigued? Listen to this episode for more. Sign up for Fally's course by emailing [email protected]. Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

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67 - Food. Why's it SO hard to follow a food plan?

Aug 30, 2020

12:27

Food. Food plans. Argh. Why does food have to be sooooo all-encompassing and stressful? I know - I've been there. But why is it like that? There must be an easier way. In this episode we'll answer: What is easier than a food plan? What are the basic building blocks to self care? What our parents didn't teach us and what we need to learn ourselves? How does reparenting impact our relationship with food? Or loved ones? Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

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66 - Guilt, Arguments, and Self-care

Aug 18, 2020

13:16

One of these things just doesn't belong... Or does it? Listen in to this week's episode where I discuss: What self-care really means How to end arguments What to do when you have no time for self-care Is shame a Jewish value? This episode is sponsored by my upcoming compassion workshop, which starts tomorrow! It's not too late to join. Learn more about it and register at www.renareiser.com/compassion.

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65 - Self-care is Anti-Jewish. Or is it?

Aug 5, 2020

15:22

We're taught that a core Jewish value is to keep going, keep trying...and push with all you've got. Push push push at all costs… But is that really the most effective way? How does that fit in with the value of self-care? What about slowing down and taking time for yourself? Is that anti-Jewish? Is there value in knowing how to say "no" to things that tax you? We'll explore these questions and more in the latest podcast episode. Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com. Join my free compassion workshop Wednesday at 1:30pm EDT / 8:30pm Israel time: www.renareiser.com/compassion-workshop.

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64 - Should I "toughen up" or "soften up"? A NEW survival strategy

Jul 29, 2020

13:28

When you experience an "out-of-place" emotion, do you: 1) Tell yourself to "toughen up" and just "keep marching on"? Or 2) Embrace each emotion with gentle compassionate listening and curiosity? Hmmm. Most of us will instinctively respond like number 1: Why is that? When did we become so tough on ourselves? How can we get out of this survival mode and start to create,connect and thrive? What if the compassionate mode isn't so far beyond us? What if you could access it with a little guidance Tune into this weeks podcast to find answers to these questions and...experience a practical guided compassion exercise.

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63 - Have you met Debbie Downer?

Jul 26, 2020

13:00

We've all met Debbie Downer. That ever-present-inner voice that always has something negative to say. She: Second guesses our decisions. Criticizes our parenting (and our husbands). And predicts the worst of our financial situation... With her discouraging words - she really puts a downer on life. So what can we do with Debbie Downer? How can we make her our friend not our enemy - and what might happen when we do that? How can we gently stop her from getting in our way? What is the role of compassion in dealing with dear Debbie? Why is this the perfect time of year to understand compassion? How are we used to tackling the inner critic and what's a more effective way ? Tune into this week's podcast to find answers to these questions and more... Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com. Sign up for the compassion workshop: www.renareiser.com/compassion Sign up for the free compassion webinar: www.renareiser.com/compassion-webinar

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62 - Relationships - Why don't we get the RESULTS we want?

Jul 16, 2020

18:21

ARGH. It can be so frustrating when we don't get the results we want. Our kids don't cooperate with our orders Our body doesn't respond to our diet Our husband doesn't listen to our requests We really want those results, but then we get a resounding no! Where are we going wrong? In this podcast episode we'll discover What's the difference between a Transactional Relationship and a Transformational Relationship? Who is the used-car-salesman within us? What happens when we let go of the result, and choose connection? How can we get more of what we REALLLY want? Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

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61 - We "KNOW" what to do, so why don't we do it?

Jul 9, 2020

15:21

We "know" how to eat healthily. We've read a million blogs on home organization. And we made a list of how to build our businesses. So why do we veer off our path and how can we get back on it? Why can't we maintain the standards we really want , and how can we change that? Do we need more books? More information? What's all this got to do with REGULATION? Tune into this week's so for answers to these questions. Download my free "Tune In Journal" and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

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60 - Meet The Kvetch Klub

Jul 2, 2020

17:36

We all have areas in our life where we struggle. And often we resort to a good old kvetch. (Which sometimes is needed) but often is the default for lack of a better tool! And then everyone starts firing their advice and opinions at us - Oy vey. That doesn't help either. Why is this? What do we really need when we're struggling? I know what I need. Tune into this week's episode to understand - Why we get sucked into the kvetch klub and what's the alternative - Where's the potential for change really found? - What helped us improve our erev Shabbos rush, and what's the underlying principle - The difference between kvetching and coaching - Why do we want to cry when everyone shoots their opinions and advice at us, and what would be more helpful Download my free Tune In Journal and Guided Meditation. It's 8 simple steps to guide you through your specific struggle, to access your inner wisdom: https://renareiser.com/tune-in-journal/ For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.

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59 - The gentle yet effective way to change your thoughts

Jun 25, 2020

15:41

I was fed up of our tiny apartment. Our noisy neighbors. The plumbing issues. And I was full of negative thoughts about our situation. What should I have done? Were my thoughts valid? Should I have tried to change them? Would that have helped me? At that time, someone told me that my struggles with my apartment…were "just" thoughts. It was supposed to be empowering and freeing. But it didn't feel like that to me. Something about that approach felt dismissive. And now all these years later, I've built a coaching practice based on a very different approach In this episode I'll share with you.. My personal journey from our old apartment to our spacious apartment The approach I use when helping myself or coaching my clients through their struggles What is missing when you tell yourself "it's just a thought" The difference between goal-focused coaching and value-based compassion coaching Why our feelings are actually our super-power What is the feminine approach to coaching What are 2 main ingredients to powerful change For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com. Click here to download my free "Tune In Journal" to get a taste of the work I do.

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58 - Should I follow my gut-instinct?

Jun 18, 2020

13:50

We all want to make the "right choices" in our lives (especially the women I work with). We suspect that if we follow our intuition we'll make better choices, which will lead us towards our goals. But we're often hesitant to really let intuition guide us. Should I listen to my gut? Is my gut instinct my intuition? Will I make the wrong decision? What is right for me? Or, as one of my clients shared with me: ״What if following my intuition leads me to make poor choices?״ There's a lot of confusion around what intuition really is - and isn't. It felt like time to clear up some myths about intuition and gut instinct, and really break it down, so we can all make more confident decisions that are right for us. In the latest episode #58 we'll explore: What are the essential differences between intuition and impulse How far should we allow our gut-instinct to inform our decisions Why do people make poor choices Why you'll never make a mistake if you do listen to your intuition How can we practically access our intuition

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57 - Breaking NEWS. Big changes.

Jun 9, 2020

40:10

I can't believe this is finally happening! Behind the scenes here in "Rena Reiser Land", there have been a lot of changes. The truth is, the changes have been bubbling under the surface for nearly three years... But now it's really happening and we're gonna spill the beans. In this episode, my husband makes a guest appearance, and interviews me about the new direction of my podcast and my whole business. Listen to this episode and you'll discover, What's the brand new podcast name, and why I chose it from my list of 50 potential names What motivated all these changes and what's different about the work I'm doing What was the surprising failure that made me realize it was time to rethink What fear did I have to overcome, in order to make these changes? What type of women will be interested in this new type of work What was the moment that really pushed me to realize I needed to incorporate other methods? Why it's not about intuitive eating anymore What is the felt-sense and what happens when we tune into it? The difference between "feminine" and "masculine" leadership and how that relates to the work I do Listen in to this episode to hear more. Curious what it feels like to tap into your "felt sense"? Want a taste of some of the new work I'm doing? Wish you had a way to calm down, or tune into your feelings, when you're triggered or feeling "blah"? Hop over to my site, and get my FREE TUNE-IN JOURNAL and GUIDED MEDITATION - It's 8 simple steps to guide you through your specific struggle, to access your inner wisdom.

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56 - Stop forcing and start feeling

Apr 29, 2020

13:40

I got this question from one of our listeners. I don't stop eating until I'm overfull. I know that I don't need more, but I find myself eating my kids' leftovers, and taking more food, and I recognize that there's some sort of emotion that's driving me to eat, but I don't know what the emotion is. Sometimes it works for her to talk to herself, and tell herself: "I'm not hungry; I don't need this." But often it doesn't. I think that many, many women have a tendency to over intellectualize things. We know that there's a different way, a different perspective, a different thought that we could be thinking about the situation we're in. Like, "I don't need this." I know that intellectually I don't need this. But I think that the problem is that we try so hard to force our thoughts, we try to change them so quickly, and what that does for us is it actually disconnects us more from our feminine intuition when we try to force that changing of the thought. Tune in to find a better, more gentle, more compassionate, more effective way. For coaching, go to www.renareiser.com.

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55 - Calming Meditation: Feel safe and supported when life seems unstable

Mar 18, 2020

11:53

I know many women are experiencing tension and stress around this whole pandemic. I want to offer you a chance to slow down, and relax with my latest episode. A Calming meditation: Feel safe and supported when life seems unstable In this guided exercise I'll show you how you can: - Pay attention to any emotions and tension in your body - Hear the messages that your body is trying to give you - Experience feeling supported and taken care of by The Ultimate Supporter, by Hashem... I'd love to hear back from you if you found this meditation beneficial. And if there's anything else I can help you with at this time. So take some time to yourself and tune into this episode... For coaching contact me at www.renareiser.com.

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54 - It's Motzei Purim - I'm exhausted and surrounded by nosh!

Mar 11, 2020

11:08

I'm sure you can relate! Listen in to this episode where I share my non-magical tips about getting back into things after Purim. For coaching visit www.renareiser.com.

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53 - Not Perfect but Possible: A Deep Purim Preparation

Mar 3, 2020

15:18

Purim is the time for us to take off our mask and step into who we really are. Listen in for a guided meditation to envision your ideal self. Join the free mini-course at www.renareiser.com.

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52 - Instead of eating an apple, I eat nosh

Feb 25, 2020

13:17

Work with Rena at www.renareiser.com.

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51 - I keep eating more instead of moving on with my day

Feb 18, 2020

10:12

For coaching with Rena: www.renareiser.com