Love to Heal: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Spirituality

Yuliya
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Join me on a journey of self-discovery, healing and spiritual growth. In this podcast I share with you my personal journey that started with atheism, continued on to Buddhism, then New Age, and finally took me to Judaism and, as of 2025, gave rise to the new motto of the podcast: Ancient Knowledge for Modern Spirituality. Follow along as I acquire knowledge from teachers, literature, travels and personal experiences of how Divine love can change your life for the better. It is my hope that every listener will benefit from this podcast, spreading the love, which really does work wonders! Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @lovetohealpodcastEmail: love2healpod@gmail.com If you'd like to support this podcast, you can do so at buymeacoffee.com/lovetoheal

  1. 2D AGO

    S.8 #1 | Sacred Strategy of Combating Antisemitism: An interview with Alexandra Levine

    Send us Fan Mail Antisemitism doesn’t start at the national level, it starts where people learn what to believe. I sit down with Alexandra Levine, an entrepreneur, political consultant, philanthropist, and host of a political podcast, to talk about what it looks like to stay loudly and proudly Jewish when the culture gets hostile. She shares how being the only Jewish child in her classroom shaped her backbone, and why Jewish identity, tradition, and community are not “extras” but real protection against isolation and fear.  We dig into Holocaust education as a concrete strategy to combat hate, misinformation, and propaganda, from K through 12 classrooms to college campuses. Alexandra explains what bipartisan work can look like when the goal is bigger than party, and why local politics matters so much: school boards, county budgets, and state hearings can determine whether kids learn history accurately or absorb ideology. If you care about fighting antisemitism, Israel advocacy, or strengthening Jewish community life, this conversation offers practical frameworks, not just slogans.  We also go beyond politics into spirituality, prayer, and resilience. Alexandra tells a moving story about advocating for her grandfather during COVID and how prayer, community, and persistence intersected in real time. We talk about welcoming spaces like Chabad, the importance of leadership that avoids political theatre in sacred settings, and how inviting non-Jews into synagogue can dismantle stereotypes and build allies.  If you get value from honest conversations about antisemitism, Holocaust education, Jewish identity, Israel, community, and local civic action, subscribe, share this episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it. Support the show

    37 min

  2. MAR 1

    S.7 #8 | Bris: the ancient Jewish tradition of circumcision

    Send us Fan Mail I had the honor of attending a bris - a circumcision of a baby boy on the 8th day of his life. In this episode, you will learn about the history of this ancient Jewish tradition and what the ritual entails.  Mentions:  Bris or Brit Milah - the Jewish covenant of circumcision, performed on a baby boy’s eighth day of life by a trained mohel to welcome him into the covenant of Abraham. Kvatters - usually a husband-and-wife team, who serve as messengers to bring the baby from the mother’s arms to the side of the room where the circumcision will be performed. Sandek - the person honored with holding the baby on their lap during the circumcision ceremony, acting as a "godfather" or guardian  mi sheberach - a traditional Jewish prayer for healing, requesting divine blessing, restoration, and strength for those ill or in need of recovery  Siman Tov uMazel Tov - celebratory song Mohel - a trained Jewish professional who performs the ritual circumcision Support the show

    19 min

  3. FEB 22

    S.7 #7 | Holy Woman - why this book will change your life

    Send us Fan Mail Once in a while you come across a book that not only inspires you but actually changes the way you perceive reality, motivating you to become a better person. This book is it! I cannot recommend it enough to all people looking to grow spiritually. You will cry and you will laugh as you read this biography titled "Holy Woman", and you will never remain the same because the lessons you will learn from this book will undoubtedly aid in your spiritual development.  Join me as I share my three main takeaways from "Holy Woman" - from humility and peace in the home to choosing joy and giving. Mentions:  Holy Woman by Sara Yoheved Rigler Chaya Sara Kramer and Rabbi Yakov Moshe Kramer Tzaddik - righteous person Vatranus - giving in for the sake of harmony and peace Igeres Haramban: This letter was sent by the Ramban from his city to his son in Catalonia, regarding the act humility. Modern Jewish Girl Podcast Baal Shem Tov - Jewish mystic and healer regarded as the founder of Hasidic Judaism.  The Three Oaths (Shalosh Shavuot) are a Talmudic concept (Ketubot 111a) based on Song of Songs, interpreting three divine vows: (1) Jews should not return to Israel "as a wall" (en masse or by force), (2) Jews should not rebel against the nations, and (3) nations should not excessively oppress Jews.  Support the show

    34 min

  4. FEB 15

    S.7 #6 | Home in the Holy Land: A conversation with a Russian immigrant in Israel

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I speak to my niece (my cousin's daughter), a journalist and model, who, after having lived in various countries for personal and political reasons finally found her forever home in Israel. The Holy Land welcomed her with open arms and turned her - an atheist - into a believer in G-d and a follower of the Jewish traditions. Mentions: Guest: Maria Volokh  https://www.facebook.com/share/186sBGyn4s/ https://www.instagram.com/mari.vol11?igsh=cnV6ajd0MzMzaWdk Giyur -  the formal process of conversion to Judaism, allowing non-Jews to adopt the Jewish faith, join the Jewish people, and become part of the ethnoreligious community. The Western Wall -  the last remnant of the ancient retaining wall supporting the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, the holiest site in Judaism, making it a profoundly sacred place for prayer, pilgrimage, and significant life events like bar mitzvahs, symbolizing Jewish continuity, hope, and connection to their destroyed Temples  Support the show

    33 min

  5. FEB 8

    S.7 #5 | Why Ancient Wisdom Beats Modern Dating Apps

    Send us Fan Mail Muskie Galperin, a Chabad shlucha, is back on Love To Heal! This time, we talk about love - not the one that makes your heart race and sets the butterflies in your stomach free (the fleeting kind), but rather love that takes time to grow but has a solid foundation that is meant to last.  Our conversation reveals what Jewish Orthodox dating is like and why ancient Torah wisdom is so much better than swiping right on a stranger. Find out what a Jewish Orthodox wedding is like and why having children is considered a great blessing.  Mentions: Lubavitcher Rebbe - the seventh leader in the Chabad-Lubavitch dynasty and one of the most influential Jewish leaders of 20th century The Ohel - The resting place of the Rebbe and the Previous Rebbe Yehud Laws -  restrict unrelated members of the opposite sex from being secluded together to prevent forbidden sexual activity A ketubah - is a traditional Jewish marriage contract, a vital part of Jewish weddings, that outlines the husband's financial and personal obligations to his wife, ensuring her security in cases of divorce or widowhood, Landerhaven - an event center in Cleveland, OH, USA Ways to contact me with questions and comments: love2healpod@gmail.com Instagram and TikTok: lovetohealpodcast Support the show

    42 min

  6. FEB 1

    S.7 #4 | Hebrew Naming Ceremony

    Send us Fan Mail Do you have a Hebrew name? If not, it's never too late to get one! Although, it is customary for children to receive their Hebrew names at circumcision (boys) or during the first couple of weeks after birth (girls), I received my name in middle school and my kids received their at age 5 and 8. I strongly believe that names are little prophecies, and changing or adding a name to an existing name has the power of changing fate. Find out how and why in this episode! Mentions: A Kiddush luncheon is a traditional meal held immediately following Shabbat or holiday services Mevushal -  refers to kosher wine that has been flash-pasteurized. This process renders the wine permissible for handling and serving by non-Sabbath-observant individuals without losing its kosher status Aliyah -  the honor of being called up to the Bimah (platform) during a shul (synagogue) service to recite blessings over the Torah, marking a significant spiritual, communal, and personal milestone Bimah -  the elevated area in a synagogue from which worship services are conducted and the Torah is read.  Midrash - a foundational Jewish interpretive method and genre of rabbinic literature from late antiquity (approx. 3rd–5th centuries CE) that seeks, explains, and expands upon biblical texts Support the show

    29 min

  7. JAN 25

    S.7 #3 | A Conversation with a Chabad Shlucha (a female emissary)

    Send us Fan Mail Listen to my conversation with Mushkie Galperin who is a Chabad Shlucha (female emissary) and youth director of the Chabad in Solon, Ohio.  It is thanks to Mushkie, along with her parents, husband and siblings, that I am where I am today spiritually.  In this episode, we cover topics such as the Orthodox Jewish family life and upbringing, women's modest dress code and hair covering, working as an emissary, spiritual inspiration and much more!  A Chabad Shlucha is a female emissary, part of a husband-and-wife team (Shliach and Shlucha), sent by the Chabad movement globally to establish and run Jewish centers, fostering Jewish life, education, and community for all Jews in their local area Support the show

    34 min

  8. JAN 18

    S.7 #2 | Our first Sukkot

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I recount my family's first Sukkot celebration and building of the sukkah. You will learn about the traditions of this Jewish holiday, find out how our synagogue celebrates and hear some recommendations for building and purchasing sukkah materials. Mentions: Sukkot - a joyous, seven-day Jewish festival celebrating the autumn harvest and commemorating the 40 years the Israelites lived in temporary shelters Sukkah - a temporary, hut-like dwelling built for the Jewish harvest festival of Sukkot Lulav and etrog - essential ritual objects used during the Jewish harvest festival of Sukkot, representing the "Four Species" (Arba Minim)—a palm frond (lulav), myrtle, willow, and a citron (etrog)—bound together and waved in six directions to symbolize God's presence everywhere and the unity of the Jewish people. Each species represents a different spiritual quality, combining Torah study and good deeds, and the waving ritual expresses gratitude and prayer for sustenance.  Ushpizin - movie about Sukkot in Israel To see photos of my sukkah, head to Instagram or TikTok @lovetohealpodcast Support the show

    17 min
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Join me on a journey of self-discovery, healing and spiritual growth. In this podcast I share with you my personal journey that started with atheism, continued on to Buddhism, then New Age, and finally took me to Judaism and, as of 2025, gave rise to the new motto of the podcast: Ancient Knowledge for Modern Spirituality. Follow along as I acquire knowledge from teachers, literature, travels and personal experiences of how Divine love can change your life for the better. It is my hope that every listener will benefit from this podcast, spreading the love, which really does work wonders! Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @lovetohealpodcastEmail: love2healpod@gmail.com If you'd like to support this podcast, you can do so at buymeacoffee.com/lovetoheal

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