The Student Lounge Podcast

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Ready, set, sem! With Ariella Taragin

Sep 2, 2025

39:41

For all my girls off to seminary!I hope this episode provides you with some useful tips and tricks and some encouragement!!!Reach out to Ariella @readysetsemIntro and outro- "Adored" by Nissim Black

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How You Can Truly Impact Your Community with Leah Soloman

Jun 9, 2025

22:30

How many of us have big brain ideas that we just let pass us by because we're too busy, or it's just too much work? Leah Soloman saw a need in our community for accessible and affordable homework help and mentorship and she actually turned her incredible idea into reality! This conversation is so much more than just how she started her organization; it's an inspiring call to action for all of us to search for ways that we can use our G-d given abilities to make the change we wish to see in our community.@kidstutoringkids atsbMusic creds-Intro and outro "Adored" by Nissim Black

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What Jealousy and Comparison are Really Trying to Tell Us with Gabs Lasko

Apr 30, 2025

34:09

We all struggle with feeling jealous at times, and we definitelty compare ourselves to others way more than we'd like to. But what do we do with those feelings when they arise? How can we feel more love towards ourselves? Gabs shares her incredible wisdom and tips for how to build our self love and really listen to those voices of jealousy and to what they might really be trying to tell us.Music Cred- Outro and Intro- "Adored" by Nissim Black

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Using Your Strengths to Shine with Maayan Kraut

Apr 3, 2025

21:18

I'm so grateful to Maayan for sitting down with me and sharing about her journey in school and life! Maayan shares about how although school was initially enjoyable, as the rigor and expectations were cranked up, she felt overwhelmed and unable to perform. She developed some incredible mechanisms and tips for how to do your best in school and in life when something doesn't come naturally to you!Maayan has an incredible spotify page you should check out!Music credits-Intro and Outro "Adored" By Nissim Black

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How To Nail A Job Interview with Melissa Siskin

Mar 5, 2025

33:24

Welcome back everyone!In this episode, we learn some amazing tips and advice for how to prepare for a job interview and how to cultivate a resilient mindset through the process! Music creds-Intro and Outro- "Adored" By: Nissim Black

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Thrive, Don't Just Survive! With Talya and Liel

Dec 12, 2024

23:00

Do you ever feel like you're drowning in school or life? Sometimes we just have too many things pulling at our attention and it's hard to know how to organize ourselves to get it all done! Talya and Liel share such incredible and easy to implement tools to help us all get a grip on life and get in the driver seat! Intro and Outro Music Credits- "Adored" By: Nissim Black

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Design Your Way with Brochie Spritzer

Nov 14, 2024

36:19

Have you ever wondered why you are drawn to certain spaces, clothing, and design? It's because you have a type. If you love a good system for understanding what makes you tick, this is like the enneagram of fashion and interior design! Brochie Spritzer is an interior designer in NY who helps her clients design a space in their highest alignment by understanding their design placetype! @brochiespritzer Thank you to our episode sponsor, Arre Aesthetics. Your go to destination for healthier and happier skin in the LA area. @arreeathetics Thank you to our season sponsor, CTC- Community Testing Center! Mention The Student Lounge in your application for $100 off of registration! Intro and Outro music creds- "Adored" by: Nissim Black

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Finding Your Rhythm in Seminary with Shayna and Eden

Oct 31, 2024

34:00

Possibly the closest you will feel to being an alien on another planet or living in an alternate universe is when you are first dropped into the world of seminary. You are running on no sleep, no privacy, and very little familiar to you! Shayna and Eden share such wisdom and validation for anyone who is having a hard time adjusting. Spoiler alert... you're not alone. Hang in there and you will see growth beyond your wildest dreams! Thank you to CTC, Community Testing Center for sponsoring this season. Mention The Student Lounge in your application for $100 off of registration. Intro and Outro Music creds- "Adored" By: Nissim Black Reach out with any feedback or episode suggestions! @thestudentlounge podcast [email protected]

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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun with Estee Manssouri

Oct 9, 2024

21:14

Join me and Estee for a fun conversation about party planning, big and small! Estee is a powerhouse party planner who knows how to elevate any get together! Plus, she's a lot of fun to talk to! Thank you to our season sponsor, CTC- Community Testing Center. Mention The Student Lounge in your application for $100 off registration. communitytestingcenter.com Music Creds- Intro and Outro- "Adored" By: Nissim Black

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How to Hack Your Brain

Sep 18, 2024

36:45

In part 2 of my conversation with Ariella Metal, we discuss all kinds of ways to help manage our focus and attention by involving our senses and by understanding and using our brain myelination! More resources on getting our focus back and growth mindset: "Mindset" by Carol Dueck "Grit" by Angela Duckworth "Stolen Focus" by Johann Hari Videos by Dr. Russel Barkley Thank you to our season 2 sponsor, CTC. communitytestingcenter.com Intro and Outro music- "Adored" by Nissim Black

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Why is school so hard for me?? With Ariella Metal

Sep 4, 2024

30:37

School can feel like alot. And without any tools to help us focus and remember when it just feels impossible, it's even harder! I sat down with Ariella Metal from @teachtheirsoul to talk all things executive functioning and growth mindset. This is a 2 part episode so stay tuned for the next one! Thank you to CTC, Community Testing Center for sponsoring season 2! www.communitytestingcenter.com Mention the Student Lounge in your application for $100 off of registration! Intro and Outro Music- "Adored" by Nissim Black

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"Help, I'm overwhelmed!!" with Chanie Volovick

Aug 22, 2024

35:07

Who doesn't struggle with feeling totally overwhelmed at times?? Join me and Chanie Volovick, a somatic practitioner as we unpack the feeling of overwhelm and learn how to support it and move through it with self compassion and love. Chanie's practice is called "Reclaim You Heart" because when you feel your feelings, you're reclaiming your heart! She works out of Long Beach but travels for client sessions as well. Chanie runs somatic circles for different emotions where she teacher in a group how to support all feelings. @liveloveinnerpeace Podcast- reclaim your voice [email protected] (650)575-3567 Intro and Outro Music- "Adored" by Nissim Black Thank you to our season 2 sponsor, CTC- Community Testing Center! www.communitytestingcenter.com

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How to Deal with Difficult People Part 2

Aug 7, 2024

28:04

We're back with the second half of my conversation with author and Kallah teacher, Sarah Pachter. There is so much wisdom here, I can't wait for you to hear it! Thank you to our season sponsor CTC, Community Testing Center. www.communitytestingcenter.com Don't forget to mention The Student Lounge in your application for $100 off of registration! Today's podcast was powered by Leigh Leaf Organic Matcha. Leigh Leaf is hands down the most delicious matcha out there. It's made from Japanese first harvest green tea leaves and is packed with Polyphenols and antioxidants. Matcha is great for gut health and digestion! The caffeine and L-theanine (amino acid that calms the nervous system) promote the ultimate calm focus. @leighleaf leighleaf.com Intro and Outro Music- "Adored" by Nissim Black

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How to Deal with Difficult People with Sarah Pachter Part 1

Jul 31, 2024

27:45

There are two things that always seem to creep on you- laundry, and difficult people. But no need to worry, we can help you with at least one of those problems. Sarah Pachter is an author, a speaker, Kallah teacher, and mentor and she is chock full of wisdom on this topic! You will feel empowered to face difficult people with grace, while knowing that they are actually...helping you?! A big thanks to this season's sponsor- CTC Community Testing Center. To set up your consultation and to find out how to reach your carreer goal, email [email protected] For more information, visit www.communitytestingcenter.com Intro and Outro Credits- "Adored" By: Nissim Black

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Love Letters to Am Yisrael with Edan Green

Jul 24, 2024

28:43

With the Three Weeks upon us, we wanted to take a moment to increase our love for the Jewish people, but in the Student Lounge style! Join me and Edan from Soulful Media for a conversation and a collection of stories about our people that warm our hearts. You can reach out to me at- [email protected] or on instagram- @thestudentlounge podcast You can find more of Edan @soulfulmedia Intro and outro credits- "Adored" by Nissim Black

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Live, Love, Eat with Frumie Duchman

Jul 17, 2024

21:22

Join me and Frumie for a conversation that reshapes the way you think about nourishing your body. It's an approach full of compassion and connection and I know it will make you feel so at peace with the gift of food! You can find Frumie @labriut or through her website- https://www.labriutwithfrumie.com/ Intro and Outro credits- "Adored" By Nissim Black

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Skin Deep Beauty with Dina Gordon

Jul 9, 2024

12:19

In this episode I am joined by the incredible Dina Gordon, a skilled aethetician. She gives practical tips and tricks for how to clear your skin and feel confident by looking inwards to who you truly are! Intro and Outro music- "Adored" By: Nissim Black

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More Than Just a Pretty Face with Meital and Tanya

Jun 19, 2024

24:05

Meital Ezekiel (Shafigi) and Tanya Heyman (Menlo) both share their stories of struggle and strength through an experience we know all too well...acne. Join me for an empowering conversation about knowing your worth and surrounding yourself with love! Intro and Outro credits- "Adored" by: Nissim Black

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Shavuos- Curiosity with a Capital "C"

Jun 7, 2024

33:08

We are so lucky to hear from Devorah Buxbaum, an inspiration powerhouse and passionate Jew! She shares thoughtprovoking and uplifting ideas about Shavuos and being a Jew in general! Intro and Outro music- "Adored" By Nissim Black

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"Clean" Girl Aesthetic with Shayna Nodel

May 30, 2024

18:46

Join me and Shayna Nodel for an amazing conversation about her journey to sobriety and how to build genuine connection with those around you and most importantly, yourself. Shayna Nodel is a wife and a mother to 3 adorable kiddos. One of which has Autsim Spectrum Disorder. She is lover of all things self improvement and solution focused growth but without getting stuck in the victim mentality. She’s is 9 years clean and sober and married to another sober addict. She is baal teshuva but never really had to return because she never really left. Just took a very scenic route. Intro and outro song credits- "Adored" by: Nissim Black

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Kosher Fun Starter Pack with Meshi, Doreen, and Sivan

May 22, 2024

19:06

Say good bye to boredom! Meshi, Doreen, and Sivan have amazing insights, hilarious stories, and solid advice to share on how to have a good time in a "kosher" way. Thank you to Calikale Express for being our episode's sponsor! Check out their amazing selection of fresh vegetables and salads at Calikaleexpress.com. Or feel free to stop in at the Calikale Cafe for fresh salads, wraps, smoothies and acai bowls! Meshy, Doreen, and Sivan's froyo recipe- spread yogurt on a sheet pan with chunks of cut of strawberries. Freeze for a bit, until the yogurt is thicker in texture. Drizzle with chocolate, freeze again, and enjoy! To reach out with any feedback or episode suggestions, email [email protected] Intro and Outro Music- "Adored" by Nissim Black

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How to be the Most Interesting Person in the Room with Rivki Rabinowitz

May 15, 2024

28:06

Join me and Rivki Rabinowitz as we discuss how to find your tribe all while discovering yourself and what lights you up! You can find Rivki at @rivkirabinowitz on instagram and through her podcast "Kale in My Teeth" on all places you listen to your podcasts! Intro and Outro song credits- "Adored" by Nissim Black

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Full Cup Friendship with Sarah and Chana

May 8, 2024

26:40

Good friendships are so important and yet sometimes in life, they seem to evade us! Chana and Sarah share some truly timeless wisdom on how to make friends worth holding onto and how to fill your own cup to attract the friends you want! Intro and outro song credits- "Adored" by Nissim Black

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Dating Coach Says with Mrs. Sheindy Gross

Apr 16, 2024

22:38

Let's break the "shidduch system" down step by step with Mrs. Sheindy Gross, an incredible educator and dating coach! Intro and Outro Song Credits- "Adored" by Nissim Black For more info on how to find a Shadchan in LA please email me at [email protected]

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A Tale of Two Daters- The Shidduch System Explained

Apr 10, 2024

21:28

Have you ever wondered what it was like to date using the "shidduch system?" Join me for an enlightening and enjoyable discussion with Danya Eisenberg and Maya Weissfish as they share their experiences and great advise on using the shidduch system successfully!