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We are momtrepreneurs and friends on a mission to transform inspiration into action. Drawing from our formal training, exclusive interviews with renowned thinkers and leaders, the wisdom of everyday heroes, and the profound insights of the Chassidic perspective, we deliver thought-provoking insights that ignite purposeful living. Join us on this transformative journey as we provide the tools, guidance, and transformative conversations you need to lead a fulfilling life and make a lasting impact on the world around you.

  1. 10h ago

    #138: Marriage, Kids & the Crisis of Meaning: The Psychology of the Soul with Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch

    Send us Fan Mail Finding Meaning Through Viktor Frankl, Chabad Chassidus & Therapy In this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, we interview Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch, a therapist and author of "Viktor Frankl and the Psychology of the Soul," about integrating CBT, marriage/family therapy, Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy, and Chabad Chassidus. Schonbuch explains Frankl’s core idea that humans are driven by meaning, not pleasure or power, and outlines three ways to find meaning: purposeful work, love/experience, and changing one’s attitude when suffering can’t be avoided. He describes creating TorahPsychology.org, holding Hakhel conferences inspired by the Rebbe’s encouragement and a message sent to Frankl, and using a 30-day logotherapy workbook to reduce depression and anxiety. The conversation also covers shared meaning in marriage, rising divorce and estrangement, parenting tools (I=QR, connection/communication/reduced control), reflective listening, trauma and meaning, and incorporating Mitteler Rebbe  teachings and “Tracht gut vet zein gut.” EPISODE SPONSORS Yakira Bella Yakira Bella is a modest, beautiful clothing brand with dresses that look and feel like designer pieces — elegant, well-made, and made to move with you all night — without the designer price tag. Their pieces get noticed and get compliments every time, and they're proud to be a brand featured on our podcast. Check out the link in our show notes.  🔗 https://go.jcn.io/ybio Heart & Mind Matters This episode is also sponsored in part by Heart & Mind Matters, a ready-to-use social skills curriculum created by Henny Moskowitz for therapists, teachers, and social workers. Built from real sessions and years of hands-on experience, it takes the guesswork out of lesson planning with goal-oriented worksheets, activities, and games — already trusted by over 100 therapists, educators, and parents. 🔗 https://go.jcn.io/hmio Basically Kids Basically kids offers everyday kids' clothing essentials at everyday prices, perfect for the new season when everyone's suddenly scrambling for polos, pants, and anything to fit kids who somehow grew three inches over the summer. It's made for busy parents: shop the link below, or just text your sizes to 833-588-8332 and they'll take care of the rest. 🔗 https://go.jcn.io/sbio Atzmi Atzmi runs evidence-based, Torah-grounded programs — including My Best Self — helping girls build real confidence and measure their worth by who they are, not the world's standards. Active in 80+ schools.. Learn more & register: https://go.jcn.io/AtzmiIO Kosher Riverboat Cruises: KRC Expeditions charters entire riverboats and ships — fully kosher, mehadrin, under the hashgacha of Rav Hamachshir Rabbi Yitzchak Fisher. Every meal, every kitchen, every Shabbos is built for you, with rooftop pools and private decks, surrounded by people who get it. Their destinations go far beyond the expected too: Vietnam and Cambodia, the British Isles, the Lower Danube, Southern India and Sri Lanka, Norway — even Antarctica, with a hechsher. As they put it, you arrive as strangers and leave as lifelong cruise friends. Learn more at kosherrivercruise.com, call 310-237-0122, or email info@kosherrivercruise.com. GUEST BIOS Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch is a therapist, Chabad rabbi, and author who has spent decades helping individuals, couples, and families achieve emotional wellness by integrating psychological and spiritual principles. Trained in CBT, EMDR, and marriage and family therapy, he is best known for bringing Viktor Frankl's logotherapy — the psychology of meaning — into his clinical work, alongside the teachings of the Mitteler Rebbe and Chabad Chassidus. He is the founder of TorahPsychology.org, where he has trained thousands of coaches and counselors, and the author of several books, including At Risk: Never Beyond Reach, Think Good Will Be Good, and his newest work, Viktor Frankl and the Psychology of the Soul. Rabbi Schonbuch lives in Crown Heights and works with clients from all walks of life and faiths around the world. You can find Rabbi Schonbuch and his books here: https://torahpsychology.org/about-us/ COMMUNITY Join the Community! Connect with us on socials to discuss Episode 135, share insights, and continue the conversation: 💫 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fromtheinsideout.podcast/ 💫 Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L0W4PRglR5B4kC 💫 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheInsideOutPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro & Meet Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch 00:03 – How a Rabbi Became a Psychologist 00:06 – Who Was Viktor Frankl? Freud, Adler & the Birth of Logotherapy 00:09 – The Three Ways to Find Meaning 00:13 – Why This Generation Needs Frankl More Than Ever 00:14 – Was Viktor Frankl Religious? The Rebbe's Hidden Message 00:20 – The Mitteler Rebbe's Techniques for Going Deeper in Therapy 00:23 – Marriage, Gottman & the Power of Shared Meaning 00:26 – The Real Crisis Behind Today's Teens: The 3 C's 00:36 – Why Marriages Are Falling Apart So Fast 00:38 – Finding Your "Why" in Marriage 00:45 – The Crisis of Meaning, By the Numbers 00:47 – Finding Meaning in Suffering 00:52 – Why Meaning Doesn't Have to Be Big 00:58 – Meeting Your Teen in Their World, Not Lecturing Them 01:05 – The Three Tools That Changed His Career 01:14 – The Story of Yitzi Horwitz & Finding Chabad 01:22 – Think Good and It Will Be Good 01:29 – His Favorite Quote & Where to Find Him COMMUNITY Join the Community! 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    #138: Marriage, Kids & the Crisis of Meaning: The Psychology of the Soul with Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch

  2. Aug 14

    #137: Treat Them Like Your Soulmate: Emotional Safety in Marriage with Miriam Raquel & Dovid Feldman

    Send us Fan Mail Somatic Healing, Emotional Safety & the 5 Foundations of Marriage | Miriam Racquel & Dovid Feldman In this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, we welcome marriage helpers Miriam Racquel and Dovid Feldman, a Chabad couple who work with couples and individuals. They share their personal journey from meeting in college through different paths in Judaism, and how they now combine Dovid’s strength-based, solution-oriented therapy and 12-week Recreating Intimacy program with Miriam Racquel’s somatic mind-body healing. The conversation explores nervous system states in marriage, how to trust bodily signals while interpreting them wisely, and practical communication tools that avoid criticism and blame. They discuss rising divorce rates, social media’s anti-marriage bias, emotional regulation, “letting go” of expectations, emotional safety, receiving, and intimacy differences between men and women. They close with Torah- and Rebbe-based perspectives, quotes, and resources including their websites and books. SPONSORS Swimply Today's episode is sponsored by Swimply — the app that lets you book a private pool by the hour, no crowds, no chaos, just your own space to swim with your family. With pools available across all 50 states, it's an easy, private way to plan a fun summer outing. Use code INSIDEOUT10 for 10% off your next booking. 🔗 Swimply.com Heart & Mind Matters This episode is also sponsored in part by Heart & Mind Matters, a ready-to-use social skills curriculum created by Henny Moskowitz for therapists, teachers, and social workers. Built from real sessions and years of hands-on experience, it takes the guesswork out of lesson planning with goal-oriented worksheets, activities, and games — already trusted by over 100 therapists, educators, and parents. 🔗 https://go.jcn.io/hmio Basically Kids Basically kids offers everyday kids' clothing essentials at everyday prices, perfect for the new season when everyone's suddenly scrambling for polos, pants, and anything to fit kids who somehow grew three inches over the summer. It's made for busy parents: shop the link below, or just text your sizes to 833-588-8332 and they'll take care of the rest. 🔗 https://go.jcn.io/sbio Atzmi Atzmi runs evidence-based, Torah-grounded programs — including My Best Self — helping girls build real confidence and measure their worth by who they are, not the world's standards. Active in 80+ schools. Save the date for their ambassador's evening with Bracha Jaffe, August 30th. Learn more & register: https://go.jcn.io/AtzmiIO GUEST BIOS Dovid Feldman Dovid Feldman is a marriage coach and licensed therapist with over 30 years of experience — professionally and in his own marriage — helping couples rebuild trust, communication, and intimacy. His 12-week program works with each spouse individually and centers on his "five foundations of marriage": appreciation, communicating without criticism, compassionate listening, loving boundaries, and consistent intimacy. He hosts the "Building Great Marriages" podcast. Learn more at https://dovidfeldman.com/              Miriam Racquel Miriam Racquel is a somatic healer, marriage coach, and trauma & anxiety specialist who helps women access the wisdom of their body and intuition to create clarity, safety, and passion in their relationships. She's the author of "God Said What?!" and runs Your Marriage Magic, offering marriage and dating coaching for women. Learn more at https://www.miriamracquel.com/     https://yourmarriagemagic.com/ CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 04:06 Tzedakah Moment Pushka App 04:39 Meet Miriam and Dovid 05:24 Dovid Origin Story 07:28 Miriam Journey to Judaism 10:52 How They Work With Clients 13:08 Therapy Approach and Program 17:40 Somatics and Nervous System 20:55 Body Signals vs Interpretation 22:47 Everyday Trigger Example 27:45 Deep Patterns and Resentment 30:44 Why Divorce Rates Rising 32:46 Choosing Happiness in Marriage 37:03 Chuppah Doubts and Mind Stories 43:10 Why Receiving Feels Hard 43:25 Five Blocks to Receiving 44:50 Reopening After Hurt 46:59 Dating Like a Gentleman 47:58 Emotional Safety First 50:36 Five Foundations Begin 54:16 No Criticism Rule 55:15 Reframing Instead of Critique 58:05 Four Step Communication 01:04:28 Repeat Requests Without Nagging 01:08:58 Letting Go Expectations 01:13:02 Intimacy Story Let Go 01:18:01 When Traits Annoy You 01:18:41 Why Criticism Creates Distance 01:19:37 Reframing Differences as Growth 01:20:37 War Survivor to Baal Chessed 01:24:39 Five Foundations That Work 01:26:13 Tools Therapy and Their Books 01:29:05 Torah Advice for Newlyweds 01:32:31 Soulmate Mindset and Regulation 01:34:31 What Men and Women Long For 01:40:39 Intimacy Needs and Scheduling 01:46:27 Closing Quotes and Hope COMMUNITY Join the Community! Connect with us on socials to discuss Episode 101, share insights, and continue the conversations you want to have: 💫 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fromtheinsideout.podcast/ 💫 Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L0W4PRglR5B4kC 💫 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheInsideOutPodcast?sub_confirmation=1

    #137: Treat Them Like Your Soulmate: Emotional Safety in Marriage with Miriam Raquel & Dovid Feldman

  3. Jul 31

    #136: Your God-Given Design: Beauty, Confidence, and Finding Your True Colors with Rivky Duchman

    Send us Fan Mail From the Inside Out: Color, Confidence, and God-Given Design with Rivky Duchman In this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, we introduce guest Rivky Duchman, a Miami Beach color analyst and image consultant who blends aesthetics with Torah and Chassidus. Rivky explains her work uses the face as an “aesthetic blueprint” (skin tone, eyes, hair, contrast, texture, lines, and energy) to identify harmonious colors and styles, helping women develop signature style, reduce insecurity, and avoid trend-driven noise. She outlines seasonal color analysis origins and nuanced subtypes, shares how outside comments can disconnect people from their design, and discusses aesthetics as communication, first impressions, modesty, and dignity, citing stories about Rabbi Ishmael. Rivky supports enhancement tools like makeup or hair color while warning against “distortion,” critiques status-driven trend chasing, and emphasizes that true worth comes from being a part of Hashem and expressing inner beauty outward. EPISODE SPONSORS Swimply Rent a private pool by the hour, right in your own city — no crowds, no chaos, just your family or friends in your own space, with over 15,000 pools across the US, Canada, and Australia. Download the app or visit Swimply.com — code INSIDEOUT10 for 10% off your next booking! Shefa Living Women carry so much — marriage, kids, running a home, all while staying connected to Hashem and themselves. Nesheema sits at the heart of Mountain View, the new frum community by Shefa Living in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina: a mikvah, spa, gym, daycare, café, and shared workspace, built around kedusha. Mountain View is already 358 acres of kehillah, with the shul built and first families moving in this summer. Learn more: https://go.jcn.io/SLIO OkClarity.Com Finding the right therapist or coach can be one of the most challenging parts of seeking help — even with a great referral, the person isn't always the right fit. That's where OkClarity comes in. OkClarity is an online platform featuring hundreds of Jewish therapists, psychiatrists, coaches, nutritionists, and support groups, where you actually get to meet the person through videos and introductions before deciding whether to move forward with a first session. More than 10,000 people have already benefited from OkClarity, and it's not just a directory for those seeking help — if you're a mental health practitioner, therapist, or coach, you can list yourself on the platform too, so the people who need you can find you. Visit OKclarity.com: https://go.jcn.io/OtfUxl  to find the right fit for you. Atzmi Atzmi runs evidence-based, Torah-grounded programs — including My Best Self — helping girls build real confidence and measure their worth by who they are, not the world's standards. Active in 80+ schools. Save the date for their ambassador's evening with Bracha Jaffe, August 30th. Learn more & register: https://go.jcn.io/AtzmiIO GUEST BIOS Rivky Duchman is a color analyst and image consultant based in Miami Beach. She helps clients discover their God-given design — the colors, textures, and styles that align with who they truly are — blending seasonal color analysis with the wisdom of Torah and Chassidus. Find her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rivky.color/  COMMUNITY Join the Community! Connect with us on socials to discuss Episode 135, share insights, and continue the conversation: 💫 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fromtheinsideout.podcast/ 💫 Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L0W4PRglR5B4kC 💫 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheInsideOutPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome  01:47 Meet Rivky Duchman 06:55 God Given Design 08:17 Style Instinct and Noise 12:18 How Analysis Works 15:45 Seasons Explained 22:07 Torah Lens on Beauty 27:27 Aesthetics as Communication 31:49 Clothes and Identity 34:09 Enhancement vs Distortion 37:38 Trend Chasing and Worth 42:33 Seasonal Bag Personalities 44:28 Logo Mania Backlash 46:12 Classic Style Over Trends 46:46 Elegance Without Breaking Bank 49:16 Beauty as Holy Work 55:24 Stop Projecting Your Taste 01:00:00 Modesty Role Models 01:03:18 Everyday Outfit Struggles 01:08:34 Trends That Fit Your Design 01:11:57 Find Your Palette and Style 01:14:43 Closing Worth and Beauty COMMUNITY Join the Community! Connect with us on socials to discuss Episode 101, share insights, and continue the conversations you want to have: 💫 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fromtheinsideout.podcast/ 💫 Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L0W4PRglR5B4kC 💫 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheInsideOutPodcast?sub_confirmation=1

  4. Jul 19

    #135: I Didn't Ask to Be Born: Understanding the Purpose of Our Creation with Rabbi Manis Friedman & Dr. Elad Ben Elul

    Send us Fan Mail On Serving God, Not Being Religious with Dr. Elad Ben Elul & Rabbi Manis Friedman In this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast, Rivkah and Eda sit down with Dr. Elad Ben Elul and Rabbi Manis Friedman on their book I Didn't Ask to Be Born and its core idea: Judaism isn't about being "religious" or what we need from God, but what God needs from us — asking daily, "What does God need from me today?" Ben Elul shares his Jewish awakening during fieldwork in West Africa, caught between secular Tel Aviv and an enclosed religious world, until Friedman's lecture "Why You Shouldn't Be Religious" reframed Jewish life as mission. Friedman traces this to his outreach starting in 1970 and its path to the book's Israeli success. They cover mitzvot, purpose, soulmates and marriage, hostages who found mission in captivity, teaching Tanya, Chabad's nonjudgment, and audience Q&A on dating, marriage, and identity. Get the book, I Didn't Ask to Be Born: Understanding the Purpose of Our Creation: https://amzn.to/4bxqnrF EPISODE SPONSORS Swimply Rent a private pool by the hour, right in your own city — no crowds, no chaos, just your family or friends in your own space, with over 15,000 pools across the US, Canada, and Australia. Download the app or visit Swimply.com — code INSIDEOUT10 for 10% off your next booking! BINA Bina walks alongside families from the moment someone they love suffers a brain injury, through every stage of recovery. Their campaign, "A World of Difference," runs July 19–21. Support Bina: https://go.jcn.io/BinaIO, or call 929-463-9100. Atzmi Atzmi runs evidence-based, Torah-grounded programs — including My Best Self — helping girls build real confidence and measure their worth by who they are, not the world's standards. Active in 80+ schools. Save the date for their ambassador's evening with Bracha Jaffe, August 30th. Learn more & register: https://go.jcn.io/AtzmiIO Ohr Naava Ohr Naava's "Just One Brick" turns Tisha B'Av into a guided experience — Eicha, the Kinot, an Ask the Rabbi segment, a video from founder Rabbi Wallerstein, and a lineup including Rabbi Fisher, Rabbanit Yemima Mizrachi, and Charlie Harari. Join the live stream and support Ohr Naava's year-round work for women worldwide. Register: https://go.jcn.io/ONIO Shefa Living Women carry so much — marriage, kids, running a home, all while staying connected to Hashem and themselves. Nesheema sits at the heart of Mountain View, the new frum community by Shefa Living in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina: a mikvah, spa, gym, daycare, café, and shared workspace, built around kedusha. Mountain View is already 358 acres of kehillah, with the shul built and first families moving in this summer. Learn more: https://go.jcn.io/SLIO GUEST BIOS Rabbi Manis Friedman is a rabbi, author, and longtime emissary of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. One of the most-watched rabbis on YouTube, he has spent decades teaching on faith, relationships, and Jewish identity. He is co-author, with Dr. Elad Ben Elul, of I Didn't Ask to Be Born: Understanding the Purpose of Our Creation. Dr. Elad Ben Elul is an Israeli anthropologist and author. After years of fieldwork in West Africa while completing his PhD at Tel Aviv University, a lecture by Rabbi Manis Friedman reshaped his understanding of Judaism and purpose. He went on to study and teach Tanya and Chassidut, eventually co-writing I Didn't Ask to Be Born — a bestseller in Israel — followed by Back to Innocence, on relationships and intimacy. Get the book: https://amzn.to/4bxqnrF CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 08:01 Meet the Guests 10:08 A Spiritual Awakening 15:38 Africa and Jewish Identity 19:54 How the Book Happened 22:29 God Needs Us Concept 30:42 Anthropology of Mitzvot 35:45 Religious vs Jewish 39:49 Hostages and Mission 48:29 Love vs Need in Marriage 49:35 Loneliness and Divine Need 52:10 God's Humility and Romance 55:57 Soulmates and Marriage Reunion 59:35 Love as a Thing Trap 01:06:13 Love Idolatry and Cheating 01:07:52 Soul Journey and Resurrection 01:12:36 Rebbe's Nonjudgmental Lesson 01:15:17 Dating Is Not Relationship 01:21:15 What to Look for in Marriage 01:24:07 Mitzvot and God-Mindedness 01:30:42 Teaching Tanya at Any Age 01:35:03 Identity Through Action Closing COMMUNITY Join the Community! Connect with us on socials to discuss Episode 101, share insights, and continue the conversations you want to have: 💫 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fromtheinsideout.podcast/ 💫 Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L0W4PRglR5B4kC 💫 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheInsideOutPodcast?sub_confirmation=1

    #135: I Didn't Ask to Be Born: Understanding the Purpose of Our Creation with Rabbi Manis Friedman & Dr. Elad Ben Elul

  5. Jul 7

    #134: Beneath the False Self: Soul Therapy and the Search for Your True Self with Joanne Zagnoev

    Send us Fan Mail Soul Therapy with Joanne Zagonev: Healing the False Self Through Psychology & Tanya In this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast, with Rivkah and Eda, we introduce clinical psychologist and author Joanne Zagenov, whose book "Soul Therapy" integrates psychodynamic/attachment theory with Tanya. Joanne shares how growing up in a culture that prized intelligence, feeling like an outsider, and early experiences of “not good enough” shaped her pursuit of psychology and later Chassidus through Rabbi YY Keselman, leading to deeper healing. The conversation explores the true self vs false self, healthy authenticity vs narcissistic “do what feels good,” secure attachment and defenses, and the Tanya’s animal soul and godly soul, emphasizing a God-directed life alongside responsible therapy. Joanne discusses sensitivity, anxiety as a coping mechanism, splitting and transference, practical Chassidic tools for low self-esteem, shame, envy, anger, and anxiety, and offers guidance on estranged family relationships. EPISODE SPONSORS Swimply This episode is powered by Swimply — and with summer here, the timing couldn't be better. Swimply lets you rent a beautiful private pool by the hour, right in your own city. No crowds, no chaos — just your family or friends in your own space. With over 15,000 private pools across the US, Canada, and Australia, you can browse by size, style, and location and find exactly what you're looking for. For those of us who value privacy and modesty, this is truly a game-changer: a luxurious, secluded swim experience without having to travel far from home.  Download the Swimply app or visit Swimply.com, and use code INSIDEOUT10 for 10% off your next booking! Colel Chabad  Colel Chabad is one of Israel’s oldest continuously operating charities, supporting families with food security, widows & orphans, and emergency relief.   Their Pushka (Charity Box) App makes it easy to turn inspiration into action with simple daily giving—small “micro-donations” that add up to real impact over time. To join thousands of daily givers, download the Pushka App on iOS or Android and start giving today: https://pushkapp.cc/Inside  Discover and donate to Colel Chabad here: https://colelchabad.org/ Shefa Living & Yeshiva of Glade Valley: Shefa Living is a warm, growing Jewish community nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina — offering families the rare combination of natural beauty, affordable living, and authentic Torah life, all in one place. At the heart of the community is Yeshiva of Glade Valley, a school built on the understanding that every child is created with a unique soul, unique strengths, and unique needs. With small classrooms, close rebbe and morah relationships, strong Torah values, and a deep focus on emotional balance, confidence, and creativity, it's a place where children can truly feel seen — and where families can breathe a little deeper. Learn more here: https://yeshivagv.com/   OkClarity.Com Finding the right therapist or coach can be one of the most challenging parts of seeking help — even with a great referral, the person isn't always the right fit. That's where OkClarity comes in. OkClarity is an online platform featuring hundreds of Jewish therapists, psychiatrists, coaches, nutritionists, and support groups, where you actually get to meet the person through videos and introductions before deciding whether to move forward with a first session. More than 10,000 people have already benefited from OkClarity, and it's not just a directory for those seeking help — if you're a mental health practitioner, therapist, or coach, you can list yourself on the platform too, so the people who need you can find you. Visit OKclarity.com: https://go.jcn.io/OtfUxl  to find the right fit for you. GUEST BIO Joanne Zagonev Joanne Zagnoev is a clinical psychologist based in South Africa with over 32 years of experience helping clients navigate emotional healing, attachment wounds, and the search for authentic selfhood. She specializes in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and is known for her unique integration of psychodynamic and attachment theory with the teachings of Tanya and Chassidus. Joanne is the author of Soul Therapy: Achieving Total Transformation Through Psychology and Tanya, in which she explores the parallel journeys of psychological healing and spiritual growth — distinguishing the true self from the false self, and the animal soul from the godly soul, on the path to living a God-directed life. A South African native and mother of four, Joanne brings both clinical expertise and personal insight to her work, helping clients move from woundedness to wholeness.  You can purchase Joanne’s book, Soul Therapy, here: https://amzn.to/4eZCAGp  You can reach out to Joanne directly here: joannezag5@gmail.com COMMUNITY Join the Community! Connect with us on socials to discuss Episode 130, share insights, and continue the conversations you want to have: 💫 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fromtheinsideout.podcast/ 💫 Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L0W4PRglR5B4kC 💫 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheInsideOutPodcast?sub_confirmation=1  CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 02:58 Welcome And Background 04:24 Childhood Wounds 09:24 Psychology Meets Tanya 13:10 Triggers And Growth 15:24 True Self False Self 19:29 Authenticity And Empathy 25:56 Self Care Balance 28:38 Two Souls Explained 34:44 Therapy And Chassidus 38:01 Nature Nurture Sensitivity 39:58 Gaslighting Defined 52:56 Anxiety As Coping 57:00 Splitting Cupboard Analogy 59:53 Ambivalence and Splitting 01:01:01 Idealization in Therapy 01:03:24 Steel Cupboard Metaphor 01:06:38 Splitting Self and Narcissism 01:08:47 Transference and Distortion 01:13:45 People Pleasing False Self 01:15:33 Spiritual Tools Low Self Esteem 01:20:13 Anxiety Mantra and Caution 01:22:39 Envy and Bespoke Souls 01:30:34 Healing Shame vs Guilt 01:40:58 Anger and Seeing Godly Essence 01:49:34 Estrangement and Boundaries 01:54:45 Core Teachings and Farewell COMMUNITY Join the Community! 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    #134: Beneath the False Self: Soul Therapy and the Search for Your True Self with Joanne Zagnoev

  6. Jun 16

    #133: As Relevant As Ever: The Rebbe’s Letters on Anxiety, Loneliness & Emotional Wellness with Levi Shmotkin

    Send us Fan Mail Letters for Life: Levi Y. Shmotkin on Rebbe’s Guidance for Emotional Health From the Inside Out In this episode of From The Inside Out with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, we interview Levi Shmotkin, author of Letters for Life, a practical guide to emotional health based on the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s letters, recorded in honor of Gimmel Tammuz. Shmotkin shares how his own teen experience of heaviness and apathy led him to the Rebbe’s counseling, emphasizing gratitude, humility, and shifting focus outward through giving and responsibility. He contrasts popular self-help’s self-focus with the Rebbe’s “third way” that validates feelings while expanding the mind toward Hashem and others, including examples from education. He discusses tools like structure and productivity, trust to counter anxiety, hesech hadas (redirecting attention), loneliness as eased through awareness of Divine providence, Torah and halacha as the enduring path to spirituality, discovering purpose, and the Rebbe’s message that “nothing stands in the way of the will.” EPISODE SPONSORS Swimply This episode is powered by Swimply — and with summer here, the timing couldn't be better. Swimply lets you rent a beautiful private pool by the hour, right in your own city. No crowds, no chaos — just your family or friends in your own space. With over 15,000 private pools across the US, Canada, and Australia, you can browse by size, style, and location and find exactly what you're looking for. For those of us who value privacy and modesty, this is truly a game-changer: a luxurious, secluded swim experience without having to travel far from home.  Download the Swimply app or visit Swimply.com, and use code INSIDEOUT10 for 10% off your next booking! Shefa Living & Yeshiva of Glade Valley: Shefa Living is a warm, growing Jewish community nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina — offering families the rare combination of natural beauty, affordable living, and authentic Torah life, all in one place. At the heart of the community is Yeshiva of Glade Valley, a school built on the understanding that every child is created with a unique soul, unique strengths, and unique needs. With small classrooms, close rebbe and morah relationships, strong Torah values, and a deep focus on emotional balance, confidence, and creativity, it's a place where children can truly feel seen — and where families can breathe a little deeper. Learn more here: https://yeshivagv.com/ Colel Chabad  Colel Chabad is one of Israel’s oldest continuously operating charities, supporting families with food security, widows & orphans, and emergency relief.   Their Pushka (Charity Box) App makes it easy to turn inspiration into action with simple daily giving—small “micro-donations” that add up to real impact over time. To join thousands of daily givers, download the Pushka App on iOS or Android and start giving today: https://pushkapp.cc/Inside  Discover and donate to Colel Chabad here: https://colelchabad.org/   OkClarity.Com Finding the right therapist or coach can be one of the most challenging parts of seeking help — even with a great referral, the person isn't always the right fit. That's where OkClarity comes in. OkClarity is an online platform featuring hundreds of Jewish therapists, psychiatrists, coaches, nutritionists, and support groups, where you actually get to meet the person through videos and introductions before deciding whether to move forward with a first session. More than 10,000 people have already benefited from OkClarity, and it's not just a directory for those seeking help — if you're a mental health practitioner, therapist, or coach, you can list yourself on the platform too, so the people who need you can find you. Visit OKclarity.com:  https://go.jcn.io/OtfUxl  GUEST BIO Levi Y. Shmotkin Levi Y. Shmotkin is a Chassidic scholar and author based in Los Angeles, California. His debut book, Letters for Life: Guidance for Emotional Wellness from the Lubavitcher Rebbe, was born from a deeply personal journey — as a teenager, Levi found himself grappling with heaviness, apathy, and a loss of inner spark. It was the Rebbe's letters that became his lifeline, and what began as a private notebook of insights eventually became a book that has resonated with thousands across all walks of Jewish life. A member of Generation Z who never met the Rebbe in person, Levi brings a fresh, relatable voice to timeless wisdom — showing that truth, as he says, is eternal, and the Rebbe's guidance speaks as powerfully today as ever. You can purchase the Letters For Life book here: https://a.co/d/040r8ezR  CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 04:05 Meet Levi Shmotkin 16:03 Gen Z Connection to Rebbe 17:50 Modern Self Help vs Rebbe 19:27 A Third Way 27:47 Healing Through Others 41:17 Spiritual Not Religious 42:11 Psychedelics And Torah 46:45 Channeling Spiritual Desire 48:11 Finding Your Purpose 53:29 Loneliness And Providence 59:31 Solitude Versus Isolation 01:08:13 Changing From Within 01:08:42 Speak To Yourself 01:14:48 Anxiety And Trust 01:23:25 Hesech Hadas Explained 01:25:19 Action Without Rumination 01:28:39 Marriage and Subconscious 01:35:16 Suicidal Student Letter 01:41:27 Leap Beyond Status Quo 01:45:09 Willpower and Soul Energy 01:49:12 Closing Quote and Farewell COMMUNITY Join the Community! 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    #133: As Relevant As Ever: The Rebbe’s Letters on Anxiety, Loneliness & Emotional Wellness with Levi Shmotkin

  7. May 18

    #132: When We See You Again: Grief, Trust & the Light That Comes Through with Rachel Goldberg-Polin

    Send us Fan Mail Rachel Goldberg-Polin on Faith, Grief, and Meaning After Hersh’s Captivity | From the Inside Out Hosts Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein interview educator and author Rachel Goldberg-Polin about her book When We See You Again, her family’s life in Jerusalem, and the loss of her son Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was taken hostage from the Nova Music Festival on October 7 and later murdered after 328 days in captivity. Rachel recounts her path into Orthodox Jewish life starting in eighth grade at an Orthodox day school, describes how tefillah and Torah have sustained her, and shares how Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning—relayed to her through released hostage Or Levy—became a tool for enduring suffering by finding purpose. She discusses Modeh Ani, trust in Hashem amid uncertainty, grief as an expression of love, “toxic positivity” versus “tragic optimism,” and verses and teachings that frame this world as a hallway to the next. EPISODE SPONSORS Colel Chabad  Colel Chabad is one of Israel’s oldest continuously operating charities, supporting families with food security, widows & orphans, and emergency relief.   Their Pushka (Charity Box) App makes it easy to turn inspiration into action with simple daily giving—small “micro-donations” that add up to real impact over time. To join thousands of daily givers, download the Pushka App on iOS or Android and start giving today: https://pushkapp.cc/Inside  Discover and donate to Colel Chabad here: https://colelchabad.org/  OKclarity.com Finding the right therapist or coach can be one of the most challenging parts of seeking help — even with a great referral, the person isn't always the right fit. That's where OKclarity.com comes in. OKclarity.com is an online platform featuring hundreds of Jewish therapists, psychiatrists, coaches, nutritionists, and support groups, where you actually get to meet the person through videos and introductions before deciding whether to move forward with a first session. More than 10,000 people have already benefited from OKclarity.com, and it's not just a directory for those seeking help — if you're a mental health practitioner, therapist, or coach, you can list yourself on the platform too, so the people who need you can find you. Visit OKclarity.com today: https://go.jcn.io/OtfUxl Shefa Living & Yeshiva of Glade Valley: Shefa Living is a warm, growing Jewish community nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina — offering families the rare combination of natural beauty, affordable living, and authentic Torah life, all in one place. At the heart of the community is Yeshiva of Glade Valley, a school built on the understanding that every child is created with a unique soul, unique strengths, and unique needs. With small classrooms, close rebbe and morah relationships, strong Torah values, and a deep focus on emotional balance, confidence, and creativity, it's a place where children can truly feel seen — and where families can breathe a little deeper. Learn more here: https://yeshivagv.com/ GUEST BIO Rachel Goldberg-Polin Rachel Goldberg-Polin is an educator, mother, and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller When We See You Again. Born in Chicago and now based in Jerusalem with her husband Jon and their daughters, Rachel became a voice that moved millions during the 328 days her son Hersh was held hostage in Gaza after being taken from the Nova Music Festival on October 7th. Hersh was murdered in captivity alongside five other hostages. Through her writing and speaking, Rachel continues to share the rare wisdom, faith, and tragic optimism she has carried through unimaginable loss — opening up something in the souls of everyone she touches. You can find Rachel’s new book here: https://a.co/d/0hhTa1wK  CHAPTERS 00:00 Meet Rachel Goldberg-Polin 01:59 Tzedakah and Opening Blessing 02:59 Choosing Torah and Mitzvot 06:01 First Day at Orthodox School 09:13 Learning Shabbat and Davening 11:51 Always Learning Jewish Wisdom 13:17 Hersh and Frankl in Captivity 20:16 Sponsor Break OkClarity 21:37 Trusting Hashem Without Answers 26:38 Modeh Ani After October 7 34:56 Broken Heart and Kintsugi 39:57 Living With Loss and Telling Truth 42:58 Book Not a Memoir 43:37 Hallway to Next World 46:11 Living Without Answers 46:57 Nova Festival Chesed 48:43 One Act of Kindness 52:26 Love Stronger Than Death 54:58 Finding Joy After Loss 59:13 Broken but Still Me 01:02:33 Toxic Positivity Antidote 01:04:55 Hashem Gives and Takes 01:07:14 Thank God I Believe 01:07:59 God Doesnt Ask Us 01:12:13 Closing Quotes and Blessings COMMUNITY Join the Community! Connect with us on socials to discuss Episode 101, share insights, and continue the conversations you want to have: 💫 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fromtheinsideout.podcast/ 💫 Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L0W4PRglR5B4kC 💫 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheInsideOutPodcast?sub_confirmation=1

    #132: When We See You Again: Grief, Trust & the Light That Comes Through with Rachel Goldberg-Polin

  8. May 8

    #131: The Sefirot Are Everywhere: A Divine Framework for Building Anything with Rivkah Mazal Tauber

    Send us Fan Mail Link for Miami Live Podcast Event: https://www.theshul.org/form/WCshavuos5786 Sefirar HaOmer as a Path of Alignment, Growth, and Relationship In this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah and Eda, we interview  Rivkah Mazal Tauber, recommended by Rivky Kaplan, who co-created a Sefira journal.  Rivka, who describes starting an Omer WhatsApp group that transformed her and explains Sefirat HaOmer as a step-by-step journey from Egypt to Matan Torah. She unpacks “Omer” (manna measure, barley offering, forgotten sheaf for the needy) as receiving from God, returning to God, and giving to others, and defines “Sefirah” as counting, story, and shining, framing the Sefirot as divine vessels and soul powers. Using building a business, she maps Keter through Malchut and applies the framework to relationships, procrastination, balancing effort with surrender, and the 49-day count leading to an uncountable 50th, emphasizing that simply counting fulfills the mitzvah and that God meets us in our humanity. Join us for a beautiful Pre-Shavuos evening on Wednesday, May 13 at the Shul Bal Harbor. Don’t miss this meaningful conversation and a delicious cheesecake bar! Plus, enter a raffle for a chance to win a color analysis session. RSVP and find more details here: https://www.theshul.org/form/WCshavuos5786 EPISODE SPONSORS Colel Chabad  Colel Chabad is one of Israel’s oldest continuously operating charities, supporting families with food security, widows & orphans, and emergency relief.   Their Pushka (Charity Box) App makes it easy to turn inspiration into action with simple daily giving—small “micro-donations” that add up to real impact over time. To join thousands of daily givers, download the Pushka App on iOS or Android and start giving today: https://pushkapp.cc/Inside  Discover and donate to Colel Chabad here: https://colelchabad.org/   Yakira Bella  Yakira Bella is the go-to for trendy, modest women’s fashion that still feels current—think playful-but-polished pieces, elevated basics, and outfits that actually work for real life (day-to-day, Shabbos, events, everything in between). Their collections balance tasteful + bold, with a steady stream of new arrivals and best sellers so you can refresh your wardrobe without overthinking it. If you’re looking for modestwear that’s stylish, wearable, and affordable, Yakira Bella is absolutely worth checking out.   Visit https://yakirabella.com/ and follow along at https://www.instagram.com/yakirabellaofficial/ GUEST BIO Rivka Mazal Tauber Rivka Mazal Tauber is an experienced educator, skilled writer, and team leader based in Yerushalayim, with a passion for connecting people to ideas and experiences that awaken the soul. She teaches at Mayanot and has a particular gift for making the mystical tangible — most recently through her Sefirat HaOmer journey, which began as a small WhatsApp group on Erev Pesach and grew into a thriving community of women counting the Omer together. She is the co-author of a Sefirat HaOmer journal with Yoetzet Halacha Rivky Kaplan. You can find Rivka Mazal here: https://www.instagram.com/rivkamazal/ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 07:36 Guest Journey Into Sefira 11:16 What Is the Omer 16:26 Meaning of Sefira 20:49 Sefirot Through Business 22:00 From Desire to Daat 28:46 Sponsor Break Colel Chabad 30:11 Chesed and Gevurah Action 34:37 Tiferet Balance and Paradox 38 COMMUNITY Join the Community! Connect with us on socials to discuss Episode 101, share insights, and continue the conversations you want to have: 💫 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fromtheinsideout.podcast/ 💫 Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L0W4PRglR5B4kC 💫 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheInsideOutPodcast?sub_confirmation=1

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