Talk2Tamara

Tamara Gestetner
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Hosted by therapist and coach Tamara, Talk 2 Tamara creates space for the conversations that often go unspoken. Drawing from her life as a mother, wife, and member of the Orthodox Jewish community, Tamara explores real stories, complicated questions, and the moments that shape who we are. This podcast is about naming what’s beneath the surface and making room for deeper understanding, connection, and growth — because some things deserve to be said out loud.

  1. 9 hrs ago

    I Didn’t Recognize Myself Anymore: Escaping an Abusive Relationship & Starting Over with Shelby Armstrong

    In this deeply personal episode of Talk2Tamara, Tamara sits down with Shelby Armstrong, a former D1 athlete, fitness manager, and entrepreneur, for an honest conversation about relationships, emotional abuse, resilience, and finding your way back to yourself. Shelby opens up about the patterns that followed her through several serious relationships, from feeling responsible for someone else’s happiness to confusing intensity with intimacy. She shares the reality of her most recent relationship, where love bombing and feeling deeply cared for slowly turned into walking on eggshells, sleepless nights, emotional manipulation, and feeling like she had lost pieces of herself along the way. She also shares the moment she realized she needed to leave, the people who helped her find the strength and resources to do it, and what it took to rebuild her life on her own terms. Now on the other side, Shelby reflects on learning that healthy love may not feel intense or chaotic at all. Sometimes, it simply feels calm, safe, and easy. This conversation is about more than leaving an unhealthy relationship. It’s about recognizing patterns, trusting yourself again, allowing others to support you, and rediscovering the version of yourself you thought you had lost. As Shelby puts it, she finally feels free to show up fully as herself and wants a future with someone who allows her to keep doing exactly that.

  2. Aug 10

    The Truth About Divorce, Stepparenting & Starting Over – Hannah Schuster

    In this episode, Tamara sits down with Hannah Schuster, a New York attorney, entrepreneur, founder of Shuster Law, and creator of Legal Bestie, for a conversation that goes far beyond the courtroom. Hannah shares how an unexpected divorce during law school, years of helping families navigate high-conflict situations, and becoming a stepmom completely transformed the way she approaches both life and law. Together, they dive into blended families, conflict resolution, co-parenting, setting healthy boundaries, and why "winning" a divorce often comes at the expense of the people who matter most. Hannah also opens up about her breast cancer diagnosis, the life-changing perspective it gave her, and the importance of prioritizing your health, relationships, and peace over perfection. Whether you're navigating divorce, blending a family, facing a personal challenge, or simply trying to create healthier relationships, this episode is filled with practical advice, heartfelt stories, and powerful reminders that your hardest seasons can become the foundation for your greatest growth. Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: 0K3OIBPCZZHWHONY, HS0RF6DPAEIJMPL8

  3. Aug 4

    What Does It Actually Mean to Be Mentally Healthy? | Yakira Apfel)

    In this episode, Yakira Apfel — fitness studio owner and mom of four — opens up about a road that wasn't always visible from the outside. She talks about the eating disorder that took root in seventh grade and followed her into seminary, the shame of wondering if what she went through was even "real enough" to count, and the honest admission that she didn't get help until years later. She's candid about postpartum anxiety, a decade of hypochondria, and what it actually took to come back to herself — including the role movement and purpose played in pulling her out of it. We also go into her religious journey — how becoming a mother reshaped her relationship with observance, the moment her family was turned away from a school over a single photo, the quiet grief of being judged on appearance instead of character, and what it meant to finally set down something she'd been carrying for years. By the end, Yakira lands on what she calls mental agility: not the absence of struggle, but the capacity to actually feel the hard stuff — the anger, the grief, the fear — and come back from it. A raw, honest conversation about eating disorders, motherhood, faith, and learning to trust yourself.

  4. Jul 27

    Rejected, Broken... Then Unstoppable with Chava Lowy

    In this powerful episode, Tamara sits down with bridal makeup artist, entrepreneur, and content creator Chava Lowy for an honest conversation about resilience, rejection, and finding purpose. After being isolated from her classmates, rejected by schools, and struggling with severe acne as a teenager, Java shares how those painful experiences shaped her confidence instead of breaking it. She opens up about building a successful makeup business at a young age, learning to trust herself, healing from childhood wounds, and why your greatest setbacks can become the foundation of your biggest success. Whether you've ever felt overlooked, misunderstood, or like you weren't enough, this episode is a reminder that your story isn't over and your hardest seasons may be preparing you for something far greater.

  5. Jul 13

    From Controlling Wife to Empowered Woman: Esther Malka's Marriage Transformation | Talk2Tamara

    From Controlling Wife to Empowered Woman: Esther Malka's Marriage Transformation | Talk2TamaraIn this powerful episode of Talk2Tamara, host Tamara Gestetner sits down with Irina, also known as Esther Malka — a speaker, podcast host, and content creator who helps women strengthen their marriages by embracing traditional feminine values. Esther opens up about her own marriage struggles — being controlling, ungrateful, and living in "victim mode" — and how she transformed her mindset to build a happy, healthy relationship. We talk about the difference between masculine and feminine energy, why women are natural "receivers" and men are natural "givers," the danger of rejecting your husband's efforts, and how embracing femininity (not feminism) can actually empower women in marriage. This conversation is honest, controversial, and eye-opening — a must-watch for any woman who wants to understand her marriage on a deeper level. 🎙️ Follow Esther Malka: Instagram @whatyourhusbandwonttellyou.pod 🎙️ Follow Tamara Gestetner: Instagram @talk2tamara 🌐 Website: tamaragestetner.com#feminineenergy #relationshipadviceforwomen #Talk2Tamara #EstherMalka #MarriageTips #jewishpodcast #WifeGoals #healthymarriages #podcastbrasil

  6. Jul 6

    Survival Mode Is Making You Sick — Here's How to Heal | Adina Erez Explains

    Your body never stops talking to you — the question is, are you listening? In this episode, I sit down with Adina Erez, CEO of Bleu Glove Concierge, who blends evidence-based medicine with a whole-person approach to healing. We talk about how chronic stress, grief, and "survival mode" show up in the body as real physical symptoms — from Crohn's disease and IBS to burnout and emotional eating. Adina shares the hard truths she tells patients every day: that hunger is a life force, that compassion (not perfectionism) is the real healer, and that you can't expect anyone else to be on your team if you're not on your own. We get personal — I open up about my own diagnosis with Crohn's after losing my mother, and how "the body keeps score" became more than just a phrase for me. This is a conversation about medicine, but it's also about grief, self-abandonment, and finally coming home to yourself. 🩺 In this episode: Why the same diagnosis can lead to completely different outcomes The link between grief, trauma, and autoimmune disease Why hunger is often the first thing we ignore Compassion vs. perfectionism — and why one heals and one harms Learning to be okay with not being okay "Are you on your own team?" — the question everyone needs to ask themselves 💙 About Adina Erez & Bleu Glove Concierge: Bleu Glove is redefining what healthcare can be. We bring expert medical care to patients at home, in the office, in our clinic, and virtually, while partnering with businesses and healthcare organizations to provide comprehensive corporate medicine, occupational health, medical clearances, and wellness solutions. Personalized care. Exceptional medicine. Wherever you need us. 📱 Instagram: @bleugloveconcierge 🌐 Website: Bleugloveconcierge.com 🎙️ Find Tamara: 📱 Instagram: @talk2tamara 🌐 Website & all podcast platforms: https://tamaragestetner.com/ If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real conversations on health, healing, and being human. #TheBodyKeepsScore #GutHealth #CrohnsDisease #HolisticHealing #MentalHealthMatters #SurvivalMode #SelfCompassion #TalkToTamara #BleuGloveConcierge #EmotionalHealing #WomensHealth #Burnout #TraumaHealing #ConciergeMedicine

  7. Jun 22

    From Alcoholic to Comedian: Chanie Lisbon’s Raw Story of Addiction, Faith & Forgiveness | Talk 2 Tamara

    Send us Fan Mail Comedian Chani Lisbon sits down with Tamara on Talk2Tamara for one of the rawest, most honest conversations yet — covering alcohol addiction, losing her faith, living with alopecia, and how she found her way back to sobriety, Hashem, and herself. Chani  opens up about taking her first drink at 15 and feeling like it was “the answer to her entire life,” becoming a functioning alcoholic in her 20s in New York, the random encounter on Kingston Avenue that led her to recovery, and the painful moments of relapse-adjacent temptation — including living with alopecia and losing her hair three times. This episode is honest, vulnerable, and unexpectedly funny. Chani shares how she rebuilt her relationship with Judaism, became a full-time Jewish comedian, moved from New York to Florida, and learned to forgive the people who hurt her most — including a moment where she looked at her abuser across a room and, for the first time, felt only love. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, faith, identity, or forgiveness — this conversation will give you hope. 🎤 Guest: Chani Lisbon — Comedian 🎙️ Host: Tamara — Talk2Tamara WHAT WE COVER: 00:00 - Hook: A really hard day before the podcast 01:00 - Intro: Meet Chani Lisbon 03:00 - Growing up, divorce, and finding alcohol at 15 08:00 - Moving to New York and becoming a functioning alcoholic 14:00 - The moment that led to getting sober 19:00 - Alopecia, pain, and choosing not to drink 22:00 - Becoming a full-time Jewish comedian 28:00 - Moving from New York to Florida 35:00 - Forgiveness, faith, and looking at her abuser with love 49:00 - Dating, marriage, and surrendering to Hashem 58:00 - Where to find Chani + closing thoughts FOLLOW TAMARA: Instagram: @talk2tamara Website: Tamaragestetner.com FOLLOW CHANIE LISBON: Instagram: @chani_lisbon Merch: “Hashem is Legit” / “Good Jewish Girl” #Talk2Tamara #ChaniLisbon #SobrietyJourney #AddictionRecovery #JewishComedian #FaithAndRecovery #AlcoholAddiction #MentalHealthPodcast #PodcastInterview #RecoveryStory #Alopecia Support the show Follow Tamara on Instagram @Talk2Tamara, subscribe on your favorite podcast platform for new episodes on relationships and personal growth. Watch new episodes on Youtube and visit my website for coaching and 1:1 support.

    From Alcoholic to Comedian: Chanie Lisbon’s Raw Story of Addiction, Faith & Forgiveness | Talk 2 Tamara

  8. Jun 8

    Marriage, Loneliness & Intimacy Real Talk with Dr Lauren Orthodox Therapist | Talk2Tamara

    Send us Fan Mail Marriage, Loneliness & Intimacy Real Talk with Dr  Lauren  Orthodox Therapist  | Talk2Tamara We're BACK! 🎙️ After a technical issue delayed Part 1, Dr. Lauren —  PhD in Clinical Psychology and known as The Orthodox Therapist — finally  joins us for the full conversation we've all been waiting for.  In this episode, we dive deep into: ✅ Why people feel MORE lonely in marriage than when they were single ✅ The unrealistic expectations we bring into marriage ✅ Why self-work matters MORE than couples work ✅ Pre-marital counseling — does it actually help? ✅ Intimacy, physical connection & what nobody talks about ✅ How the Jewish community approaches relationships & therapy ✅ The pressure men face around sex (and what's actually realistic) ✅ Should you ever share your sex life with friends? Whether you're single, dating, engaged, or married — this episode will  give you a completely new perspective on emotional connection and what  it really takes to build a healthy relationship. 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode! 👍 Like this video if it helped you 📲 Find Dr. Lauren: Instagram: @theorthodoxtherapist Website: www.theorthodoxtherapist.com --- marriage advice, loneliness in marriage, orthodox therapist, Support the show Follow Tamara on Instagram @Talk2Tamara, subscribe on your favorite podcast platform for new episodes on relationships and personal growth. Watch new episodes on Youtube and visit my website for coaching and 1:1 support.

    Marriage, Loneliness & Intimacy Real Talk with Dr Lauren Orthodox Therapist | Talk2Tamara
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Hosted by therapist and coach Tamara, Talk 2 Tamara creates space for the conversations that often go unspoken. Drawing from her life as a mother, wife, and member of the Orthodox Jewish community, Tamara explores real stories, complicated questions, and the moments that shape who we are. This podcast is about naming what’s beneath the surface and making room for deeper understanding, connection, and growth — because some things deserve to be said out loud.

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  • Creator
    Tamara Gestetner
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tamara Gestetner
  • Show Website
    Talk2Tamara

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