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.

Episodes

  1. How to process grief without living in survival mode | Losing my mother | Talk2Tamara

    1 DAY AGO

    How to process grief without living in survival mode | Losing my mother | Talk2Tamara

    Send us Fan Mail How to process grief without living in survival mode | Losing my mother | Talk2Tamara In this deeply personal episode, I share my journey of navigating grief and loss after losing my mother. From her sudden illness and multiple surgeries to the devastating diagnosis of cancer, I explore how grief showed up in unexpected ways throughout the entire process—not just after her passing. 🎙️ **What You'll Learn:** • The real story of my mother's illness and how it changed our family forever • How grief manifests differently for everyone, even before losing someone • The five stages of grief and how they showed up non-linearly in my life • Why surviving in "survival mode" prevents true healing • How unprocessed grief shows up as anxiety, physical illness, and other symptoms • The importance of sitting with your emotions instead of running from them • Practical insights on moving from anger to gratitude and acceptance 💔 **Key Insights:** This episode dives deep into the emotional toll of caregiving, the loss of identity, and the journey toward healing. If you've experienced loss or are currently grieving, this conversation is for you. I discuss how I escaped survival mode and learned to process my grief in healthier ways. ⏰ **Timestamps:** 0:00 - Introduction & My Mother's Story 16:08 - The Diagnosis Journey 28:18 - Unexpected Turns & Medical Complications 5:34 - The Physical Impact & Identity Loss 23:48 - Living in Survival Mode 26:52 - How I Coped (& Why It Didn't Work) 28:46 - The Five Stages of Grief 29:14 - Denial & Putting On a Brave Face 30:38 - Anger & Why I Suppressed It 31:05 - Bargaining, Depression & Numbness 32:35 - Finding Acceptance After 8-9 Years 33:27 - Key Message: Process Your Grief 🔗 **Resources & Support:** If you're dealing with grief, consider journaling or meditation to help process your emotions. Remember: grief is not linear, and there's no "right" way to grieve. 👉 **Subscribe** for more real conversations about life's most difficult moments. 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.

    38 min
  2. Behind The Glam: Depression & Weight Loss Story | Talk2Tamara

    5 MAY

    Behind The Glam: Depression & Weight Loss Story | Talk2Tamara

    Send us Fan Mail Behind The Glam:  Depression & Weight Loss Story | Talk2Tamara In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the untold story of Dina Stern — a successful wig entrepreneur, mother, and someone who openly shares her journey through postpartum depression, weight loss surgery, and reclaiming her identity. Dina takes us through her incredible journey:  Building a thriving wig business from her bathroom while dealing with imposter syndrome  The real experience of postpartum depression — what it looks like behind the Instagram filters  Her candid discussion about weight loss, body image, and getting weight loss surgery  Why medication, working out, and therapy became her lifeline  How she learned that fixing your body doesn't fix your mind — it's the INTERNAL work that matters  Creating a toxic-free, holistic lifestyle with her husband Key Takeaway: You can wear your Chanel, keep your gloss on, AND take medication for postpartum depression. There's no shame in seeking help. Dina's story is for every woman who's felt invisible, struggled with their body image, or wondered if something was wrong with them after having a baby. Connect with Dina: 📱 Instagram: @talk2tamara 🌐 Website: tamaragestetner.com If you found this helpful, please like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. 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.

    55 min

  3. 27 APR

    He Was Slowly Breaking Her — Until She Did THIS | Batya's Real Story of Abuse & Healing | Talk2Tamara

    Send us Fan Mail In this podcast, we talk about something  that so many people are living through  but almost nobody says out loud. Batya has been married three times.  She survived an abusive relationship.  And now she is living a completely different life. In today's episode she shares — ✅ How to recognize love bombing ✅ What emotional and verbal abuse actually looks like ✅ Why leaving is so incredibly hard ✅ Her healing journey and learning to trust again ✅ How she finally found the right person 👉 If you or someone you know is going through  something like this — this video is for you. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📌 Find Batya on Instagram: @makeupbybaya 🎙️ Host: Tamara Gestetner 🌐 Website: tamaragestetner.com 📩 One-on-one coaching: DM on Instagram     or visit the website 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.

    50 min

  4. 30 MAR

    Postpartum vs. Peripartum Psychosis: What Every Woman Needs to Know

    Send us Fan Mail This is a conversation most people avoid but need to hear. In this episode, I sit down with nurse practitioner Allyssa Brody to talk about postpartum and peripartum psychosis, something that is often misunderstood, minimized, or completely missed. We talk about what it actually looks like beyond what people assume, how it’s different from baby blues or postpartum depression, and the warning signs that shouldn’t be ignored. This is not about fear. It’s about awareness. Because the truth is, not every woman feels like herself after giving birth and sometimes it goes far deeper than we expect. We also talk about why so many women stay quiet, how partners and families can recognize when something is off, and what real support should look like during this time. This episode is for women, for partners, for families, and honestly for anyone who wants to better understand the mental health side of motherhood that doesn’t get talked about enough. If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone and there is help. Listen to Talk2Tamara wherever you get your podcasts. 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.

    42 min

  5. 23 MAR

    The Real Link Between Mental Health And Fitness | Toby Assor

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by personal trainer Toby Assor for a conversation about resilience, identity, and what it really looks like to rebuild your life from the inside out. With over a decade of experience helping clients transform their bodies and their lives, Toby brings a deeply personal and intuitive approach to fitness, grounded in both physical strength and inner growth. Toby shares her personal journey growing up in a religious Orthodox home, navigating feelings of not fitting the traditional mold, and eventually finding her way through movement, discipline, and self-trust. We explore how physical fitness can become so much more than just exercise. It can be a pathway to healing, self-discovery, and reclaiming your sense of self during life’s hardest seasons. Life can look “put together” on the outside while feeling incredibly heavy on the inside. So many people are quietly struggling, unsure how to move forward or reconnect with themselves. In this episode we talk openly about rebuilding identity, developing discipline, and learning how to show up for yourself even when it feels uncomfortable or unfamiliar. Toby’s story is a powerful reminder that strength isn’t just physical. It’s emotional, mental, and deeply personal. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from yourself, struggled to find your footing, or wondered how to start over in a meaningful way, this episode is for you. Connect with Toby on Instagram @FitWithToby 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.

    43 min

  6. 16 MAR

    My Body, My Struggle, My Story

    Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode, I talk about something so many of us live with but rarely say out loud: our relationship with our bodies. For many women, body image becomes a lifelong conversation in our heads. It shows up when we look in the mirror, when we get dressed, when we see photos of ourselves, and in the quiet way we judge or compare ourselves throughout the day. In this episode I share my own thoughts and experiences with body image and how complicated that relationship can be. Our bodies carry our stories. They change through different seasons of life, through motherhood, stress, aging, and everything in between. Yet we often treat them with criticism instead of understanding. This isn’t a conversation about diets or trying to “fix” our bodies. It’s about becoming more aware of the way we think about ourselves and beginning to shift that relationship with a little more honesty and compassion. If you’ve ever struggled with how you see your body, this episode is a reminder that you’re not the only one having this conversation. It’s one many of us are quietly carrying. 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.

    29 min

  7. 9 MAR

    The Questions Everyone Wants Answered About Marriage

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by therapist Lauren Hofstatter, also known as The Orthodox Therapist, for a conversation about the questions people often have about marriage but don’t always feel comfortable asking out loud. We take a “fishbowl” approach to the discussion, responding to real questions about intimacy, communication, emotional connection, and the challenges couples face behind closed doors. Nothing is scripted and nothing is off limits. Marriage can be beautiful, complicated, confusing, and deeply personal all at the same time. Yet so many people feel like they’re supposed to figure it all out on their own. In this episode we talk openly about what it means to build connection, navigate differences, and communicate honestly in a relationship. Our hope is that by having these conversations out loud, people feel a little less alone in the questions they carry. If you’ve ever wondered whether what you’re experiencing in your relationship is normal, or wished someone would just talk honestly about marriage, this episode is for you. Connect with Lauren: On her websiteOn InstagramSupport 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.

    35 min

  8. 23 FEB

    Meet Tamara: Faith, Marriage, Mental Health, and the Conversations We Were Never Taught to Have

    Send us Fan Mail In her debut episode, Tamara introduces herself, her background as a licensed therapist and coach, and the deeper mission behind this podcast. Through her personal story of growing up Orthodox Jewish, marrying young, and navigating relationships, motherhood, and identity, she opens up honest conversations about mental health, body image, trauma, and connection — all through a compassionate, judgment-free lens. In this episode: Who Tamara is and why she started this relationships and mental health podcastHow her advice column sparked deeper conversations about intimacy, anxiety, and personal growthGrowing up Orthodox Jewish and how faith shaped relationships, identity, and self-expressionEarly marriage, navigating intimacy without prior dating experience, and learning in real timeThe reality behind “good” relationships and why communication and curiosity matterOpening up conversations around body image, trauma, anxiety, spirituality, and connectionWhat to expect from future episodes focused on relationships, mental health, and honest self-reflectionSupport 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.

    23 min
  • 8 Episodes

About

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
    2k
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Talk2Tamara
  • Show Website
    Talk2Tamara

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