None of Your Business Podcast

Michael Greenfield & Abraham (Ushy) Schwartz
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Raw transparency. Real vulnerability. Relentless growth. Every week, we go beyond the business and get to what actually makes people grow. Join us as we break past the surface and uncover the real stories behind who people become.

  1. The Unfiltered Truth About Marriage | Rabbi Manis Friedman

    2d ago

    The Unfiltered Truth About Marriage | Rabbi Manis Friedman

    Rabbi Manis Friedman joins the None of Your Business Podcast for a powerful conversation about marriage, loneliness, masculinity, relationships, Judaism, vulnerability, divorce, and why modern society feels more disconnected than ever. Known as one of the most influential rabbis and Jewish thinkers in the world, Rabbi Friedman breaks down why so many marriages fail, what men and women fundamentally misunderstand about each other, and how true connection is built in a world dominated by ego, social media, and isolation. He also shares his perspective on modern dating, emotional vulnerability, divorce, get refusal controversies, and the deeper purpose behind human relationships and spirituality. Rabbi Friedman also shares the incredible story of his family escaping communist Europe, his upbringing in Crown Heights, and the philosophy behind his book Divinely Vulnerable. 00:00 - Rabbi Manis Friedman’s Early Life & Family Story 05:30 - The Meaning of “Divine Vulnerability” 15:45 - Why Modern Society Feels So Lonely 20:00 - Marriage, Connection & Relationships 29:30 - Masculinity, Femininity & Modern Roles 43:15 - Divorce, GET Refusers & Social Media 51:30 - Final Thoughts on Human Connection

    1h 43m
  2. Pain Parenting and Purpose with Danielle Jacobs

    May 14

    Pain Parenting and Purpose with Danielle Jacobs

    Michael sits down with Danielle Jacobs for a raw, funny, and deeply personal conversation about identity, motherhood, faith, resilience, and finding light through chaos. Danielle opens up about growing up between Australia, Israel, and Brooklyn, navigating a difficult childhood, becoming religious, raising children, life after divorce, and using comedy as both connection and survival. They also dive into social media addiction, parenting in today’s world, trauma during wartime in Israel, and how humor can heal even in the hardest moments. From hilarious stories to emotional reflections, this episode feels like sitting in on a real conversation with someone who’s lived many lives and still chooses joy. A vulnerable, insightful, and unexpectedly inspiring episode you won’t forget. 00:00 - Meeting Danielle Jacobs02:15 - Viral Moments & Social Media Fame05:00 - Growing Up Between Australia, Israel & Brooklyn09:45 - Becoming Religious & Moving to Boro Park14:00 - Family Struggles, Divorce & Survival Mode16:30 - How High School Productions Changed Her Life18:00 - Experiencing War & Sirens in Israel23:30 - Parenting Through Fear & Trauma27:30 - Being the “Different” Girl in Boro Park31:00 - Why Performing Became Her Escape34:30 - Social Media Addiction & Authenticity36:15 - Comedy, Content Creation & Finding Purpose Online38:30 - Raising Successful Kids in the Social Media Era41:00 - Jewish Identity, Confidence & Reinvention44:00 - Final Thoughts on Healing, Humor & Resilience

    1h 30m
  3. From Food Boxes to Job Creation: What Keeps Alan Rosenstock Up At Night

    May 7

    From Food Boxes to Job Creation: What Keeps Alan Rosenstock Up At Night

    What does real chesed actually look like behind the scenes? In this unforgettable episode of the None of Your Business Podcast, Michael sits down with Alan Rosenstock, the longtime leader of Tomche Shabbos of Rockland County, for a raw and deeply human conversation about poverty, dignity, responsibility, and the hidden struggles many families face every day. Alan shares how a single act of helping a family in need turned into one of the largest community support organizations in the Jewish world. From food distribution to job placement, career training, and crisis intervention, this episode explores what it truly means to help people rebuild their lives — not just survive. The conversation also dives into leadership, parenting, faith, resilience, entrepreneurship, and the emotional toll of carrying an entire community’s struggles on your shoulders. Along the way, Alan reveals the surprising lessons he learned from Steve Jobs, the importance of accountability in charity, and why every person has the ability to make a difference. This is a powerful episode about compassion, purpose, and the people quietly changing lives every single day. 00:00 - The Hidden Struggles Families Face00:47 - Meet Alan Rosenstock & Tomche Shabbos04:45 - Growing Up & Learning Chesed10:30 - How Tomche Shabbos Started15:00 - Helping People Beyond Food Boxes19:45 - Does Charity Enable People?25:00 - Family, Parenting & Responsibility28:00 - The Debate Around Helping Others31:15 - The One Speech Alan Regrets36:15 - Handling Emotional Burnout40:45 - The Steve Jobs Lesson That Changed Everything44:45 - What the Community Still Needs Most

    1h 3m
  4. I Sat With Death Row Killers… This Is What I Learned

    Apr 30

    I Sat With Death Row Killers… This Is What I Learned

    In this episode of None Of Your Business, Michael sits down with Dr. ShaRone David Kushnir, a clinical psychologist with a unique background as a former concert pianist and artist, for a deep and thought-provoking conversation on human behavior, mental health, and transformation. Dr. Kushnir shares his journey from the world of music and film scoring into psychology, including his work inside the prison system with violent offenders and inmates on death row. He opens up about sitting face to face with murderers, navigating high-risk environments, and what those experiences taught him about trauma, power, and the human need for control. The conversation explores emotional regulation, anger, narcissism, empathy, and why listening is one of the most powerful tools in both relationships and personal growth. Dr. Kushnir explains how even the most broken individuals can find meaning, why no one is beyond redemption, and how mindset shifts can change the trajectory of a person’s life. They also dive into spirituality, identity, and the intersection between art and psychology, offering a rare perspective on how creativity and deep thinking shape the way we understand ourselves and others. 00:00 Intro 01:45 From artist to psychologist 05:00 Art, psychology, and identity 07:00 Family background and upbringing 10:00 Religion, spirituality, and early influences 12:30 Leaving the music world 14:00 Ayahuasca and life transformation 15:15 Entering psychology and prison work 16:30 First experience on death row 18:45 Inside the mind of a murderer 22:00 Working with violent offenders 24:00 Redemption and human nature 28:00 Understanding power and control 30:00 Mental illness vs responsibility 33:00 Empathy, narcissism, and human behavior 36:00 Life inside the prison system 38:00 Conflict with prison staff 40:00 Handling danger and fear 41:00 De-escalating anger and aggression 43:00 Lessons on communication and listening

    1h 6m
  5. One Person’s Love Can Change Your Life | Sony Perlman

    Apr 23

    One Person’s Love Can Change Your Life | Sony Perlman

    In this powerful episode of None Of Your Business, Michael sits down with Sony Perlman for an honest conversation about pain, healing, parenting, marriage, and the power of believing in people. Sony shares his journey from a troubled and angry teenager searching for meaning to becoming one of the most trusted mentors helping young men and families today. He opens up about growing up with inner struggles, feeling lost, and how one person’s unconditional love changed the direction of his life forever. The conversation explores what it means to raise kind children, why being present matters more than perfection, how to navigate emotional pain, and why so many people are craving real connection in today’s world. They also discuss marriage, mental health, mentorship, community responsibility, and how small moments of kindness can create generational impact. This episode is full of wisdom for anyone looking to grow, become a better parent, build stronger relationships, or better understand themselves. Sony is currently leading a fundraising campaign for The Village, a life changing organization dedicated to helping young men and families through mentorship, support, healing, and real community. If this conversation moved you and you want to support meaningful work that changes lives every day, you can contribute here: https://charidy.com/thevillage/SonyPerlman 00:00 Intro 01:53 Parenting and raising kind children 05:00 The power of being an uncle 07:30 Vulnerability and asking for help 10:45 Helping others without burnout 15:00 Growing up in a mission driven home 18:00 Painful teenage years and anger 24:00 The Rabbi who changed everything 28:30 How love transforms lives 31:00 Marriage advice that actually works 45:00 Parenting with patience and presence 55:00 Mental health and community struggles 01:10:00 Building purpose through helping others 01:30:00 Leadership responsibility and healing 01:50:00 Final lessons and reflections 01:59:00 Closing

    1h 10m
  6. They Built a Shul With No Rabbi. Ohr Shlomo Changed My Life

    Apr 17

    They Built a Shul With No Rabbi. Ohr Shlomo Changed My Life

    In this episode of None Of Your Business, Michael sits down with the founders of Ohr Shlomo for a raw and deeply honest conversation about spirituality, growth, and what it really means to build a community that changes lives. What started as a small Carlebach style minyan has evolved into something much bigger, a movement centered around music, connection, and personal transformation. The guys share how Ohr Shlomo came to life, the challenges of building a shul without a traditional structure, and why creating leaders, not followers, became the mission. The conversation goes far beyond the origin story. They dive into the power of davening through music, how Shabbos can transform your entire week, and what it looks like to grow spiritually while balancing real life, work, and responsibility. There is also an honest discussion about anger, ego, jealousy, and self awareness, and how shifting your mindset can completely change how you experience life. They also explore concepts like Hisbodedus, personal prayer and meditation, building a relationship with Hashem, and why talking to God in your own words might be one of the most powerful tools a person has. What makes Ohr Shlomo different is simple but rare. It is not built around one leader. It is built around people growing together, supporting each other, and creating something real that extends beyond the walls of a shul and into everyday life. This episode is about more than a place. It is about a mindset, a way of living, and a reminder that growth, connection, and meaning are available to anyone willing to look deeper. None Of Your Business is a podcast about real conversations and real journeys. No scripts. No filters. Just people sharing experiences you can actually learn from. 00:00 Intro and meeting the Ohr Shlomo founders 01:53 Why Ohr Shlomo changed my life 06:30 How it all started 10:45 Why this minyan feels different 14:20 Personal journeys and finding spirituality 18:00 Building a community from scratch 23:00 No rabbi, creating leaders 26:00 Work, business, and staying grounded 30:00 What sparks real change 33:30 Anger, mindset, and growth 41:00 Hisbodedus and connecting to Hashem 48:30 Parenting and raising the next generation 01:00:15 Work ethic, career paths, and life direction 01:10:00 Turning passion into business 01:20:00 Success, purpose, and balance 01:30:00 Community, identity, and belonging 01:49:10 Honoring legacy and Neshama Carlebach 01:53:15 Final thoughts and future conversations 01:59:00 Closing

    1h 60m
  7. Why Love Alone Is Destroying Kids with Rabbi Ezra Max

    Mar 26

    Why Love Alone Is Destroying Kids with Rabbi Ezra Max

    What if the way you’re loving your child is actually making things worse? In this episode, Rabbi Ezra Max reveals why modern parenting advice is failing and how saying yes to everything can quietly destroy your child’s future. Drawing from years of working with struggling teens and high-performing families, he explains why most kids don’t want to die, they just want to escape pain, and how parents unintentionally enable that cycle. This conversation breaks down the difference between real love and destructive enabling, why boundaries are essential for trust and growth, and how one simple shift in your approach can completely change your relationship with your child. If you’re a parent, leader, or entrepreneur trying to support others without losing control, this episode will challenge everything you think you know about connection, discipline, and emotional strength. 0:00 Introduction & Welcome 2:01 Panic Attack & Vulnerability 7:04 Who Is Ezra Max? 11:52 9/11: A Near-Death Experience 13:14 Working With Struggling Youth & At-Risk Teens 20:03 Teens, Overdose & the Cost of Enabling 23:50 Parenting, Boundaries & Unconditional Love 26:10 The Executive Coaching Story 26:43 Ezra as Executive Coach 35:55 Psychedelics, Ayahuasca & the Dangers of Shortcuts 39:34 The Living Room & Our Place 43:49 Business Entanglements & the Spaghetti Principle 46:24 3 Keys to Relationship 56:22 Networking With Purpose 1:03:25 Family Mission, Values & Knowing Who You Are 1:04:57 Social Media-Why It's Destroying Us 1:12:39 Michael's Panic Attack 1:20:16 Breathwork & How to Calm a Panic Attack 1:31:16 Goal Setting: Who Are You Becoming? 1:34:35 Closing Reflections & Wrap-Up

    1h 42m
  8. Fitting In and Finding Yourself with Retired Hatzalah CEO Yehiel Kalish

    Mar 19

    Fitting In and Finding Yourself with Retired Hatzalah CEO Yehiel Kalish

    What happens when an outsider is brought in to run one of the most trusted emergency organizations in the Jewish world? In this episode of the None of Your Business Podcast, Michael sits down with Yehiel Kalish, former CEO of Hatzalah, for a raw and eye-opening conversation about leadership, pressure, and the realities behind the scenes of lifesaving work. Yehiel shares how a political loss unexpectedly led him into the world of emergency medicine, what it was like leading Hatzalah without ever being a responder himself, and why he ultimately made the difficult decision to step down after five years. From lightning-fast response times to the unseen emotional toll on volunteers, this episode pulls back the curtain on an organization most people only see in moments of crisis. Together, Michael and Yehiel dive into: • The inner workings of Hatzalah — how it’s structured, funded, and why it operates so differently from other organizations • Response times that can be under a minute — and the pressure that comes with it • Who gets accepted into Hatzalah (and why it’s not about money or connections) • The emotional and psychological toll on responders — and how they cope with trauma • The challenges of expanding into new communities like Lakewood and Jackson • Women in Hatzalah — how real-life situations are handled with sensitivity and urgency • Leadership lessons from stepping into a role you’re not fully prepared for 00:00 Not A Hatzalah Guy 02:03 Outsider Perspective Matters 03:36 Podcast Intro And Retirement 04:36 How He Became CEO 16:02 Response Times And Expectations 21:50 Women Responders Protocols 28:54 Personal Background Origins 32:49 Chicago Culture Of Caring 36:19 What the Agudath Israel of America Does 38:43 Abuse Laws Defense 48:38 Agudah Camping Legacy 50:11 Leaving for Private Sector 56:21 Legislating in Office 01:06:30 Parnassa and Responsibility 01:12:46 Future Plans Lobbying 01:19:32 Health Lessons from Calls 01:28:37 Suicide and Mental Health 01:33:07 Closing and Guest Picks

    1h 36m
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Raw transparency. Real vulnerability. Relentless growth. Every week, we go beyond the business and get to what actually makes people grow. Join us as we break past the surface and uncover the real stories behind who people become.

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  • Creator
    Michael Greenfield & Abraham (Ushy) Schwartz
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Michael Greenfield & Abraham (Ushy) Schwartz
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    None of Your Business Podcast

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