How's Married Life?

L'Chaim Media

"How’s Married Life?" is the podcast for Jewish women who are dating, engaged, or newly married. Hosted by sisters Bracha & Peninah, founders of La’Bayit and L’Chaim, we go beyond the wedding day and into the relationship itself. We speak to trusted professionals about intimacy, money, engagement stress, cold feet, mikvah and the questions that everyone is thinking about, but no one wants to ask out loud. We'd love to hear your feedback & questions: hello@lchaimevents.co.il Follow us on Instagram: @lchaim.il

Episodes

  1. Jul 29

    Navigating cold feet before your wedding - with Gabrielle Hodes

    Are you engaged and feeling nervous about getting married? Wondering if your doubts mean something is wrong? In this episode of How's Married Life?, sisters Bracha & Peninah sit down with Kallah teacher & intimacy counselor Gabrielle Hodes to talk honestly about one of the most common and least talked about parts of engagement: cold feet. Together, they discuss: • Why so many people experience doubts before the wedding • The difference between normal anxiety and genuine red flags • Why engagement can feel so much more stressful than dating • How wedding planning can make couples feel disconnected • Practical ways to reconnect and enjoy your engagement If you're dating, engaged, or supporting someone this conversation is for you! Because preparing for marriage isn't just about planning a wedding. It's about building a strong, healthy relationship together. ** This podcast is intended for educational purposes and is not a substitute for personalized professional guidance. If you're struggling, feeling overwhelmed, or have concerns about your relationship or mental health, we encourage you to reach out to a trusted qualified professional for support. --- This podcast is created by La'Bayit and L'Chaim in partnership with The Eden Center. 🎁 About La'Bayit Join over 3,000 couples who have created wedding, baby, and aliyah registries with La'Bayit Gifts. We help English-speaking couples in Israel receive beautiful gifts from family and friends around the world—with thousands of products and delivery straight to your door. Create your registry today: www.labayitgifts.com 🥂 About L'Chaim L'Chaim helps English-speaking couples in Israel find, compare, and contact wedding vendors—all in one place. Questions or feedback? hello@lchaimevents.co.il Follow us on Instagram: @lchaim.il

  2. May 6

    How to talk about money before marriage - with Rifka Lebowitz

    Money can be one of the hardest things for couples to talk about, especially when you’re engaged or newly married. In this episode of How’s Married Life?, sisters Bracha & Peninah sit down with Rifka Lebowitz to talk honestly and practically about money, marriage, and building healthy financial habits as a couple. Together, they cover: •⁠ ⁠What your money personality is •⁠ ⁠The non-negotiable money conversations couples should have before marriage •⁠ ⁠The most important financial habits for couples •⁠ ⁠How to talk to an “Avoider” •⁠ ⁠The three ingredients to financial wellbeing •⁠ ⁠How to make a budget that actually works •⁠ ⁠Whether couples should join bank accounts after getting married •⁠ ⁠How to use your wedding gift money •⁠ ⁠How to navigate being supported by parents as a newlywed couple •⁠ ⁠What happens when one person comes in with a lot more or less money than the other This conversation is for dating, engaged, and newly married couples who want to feel more prepared, more confident, and less overwhelmed when it comes to money. Because financial wellbeing is not just about numbers. It is about communication, trust, habits, and building your life together with clarity. Want to go deeper? Take Rifka’s course for newly married couples: https://rifkalebowitz.com/financially-smarter-couple-sales-page/ This podcast is created by La’Bayit and L’Chaim in partnership with The Eden Center. * About La’Bayit 🎁 Join the over 3,000 couples who have made wedding, baby, and Aliyah gift registries in Israel with La’Bayit Gifts. La’Bayit gift registries take the stress out of giving and receiving gifts from abroad. Through our wedding registries, English-speaking couples in Israel can easily and conveniently receive beautiful gifts for their Bayit Ne’eman B’Yisrael. We offer thousands of high-quality products from local artists and international brands, with delivery straight to your door. Create your registry today: www.labayitgifts.com * About L’Chaim 🥂 L’Chaim is the wedding planning platform helping English-speaking couples in Israel find, compare, and contact wedding vendors in English, all in one place. Join the waiting list! * Send us your feedback and questions: hello@lchaimevents.co.il Follow us on Instagram: @lchaim.il Learn more about The Eden Center: https://www.theedencenter.com/

  3. Apr 13

    What to expect on the wedding night - with Dr. Judith Fogel

    Nervous for your wedding night? Excited for it? A mix of both? Whatever you’re feeling—you’re not alone. This is for you. In this episode of How’s Married Life?, sisters Bracha & Peninah sit down with Dr. Judith Fogel, a leading expert in human sexuality, a sex counselor, kallah teacher and a certified yoetzet halacha, to talk honestly about the wedding night - what’s expected, what’s normal, and what actually matters. Together, they unpack the pressure, the misconceptions, and the unspoken questions so many Jewish couples carry. This conversation reframes the wedding night not as a performance, but as the beginning of real intimacy - built on comfort, communication, and connection. If you’re preparing for marriage and wondering what this part of your life will look like - this episode will help you feel more informed, more grounded, and less alone. This podcast is created by La’Bayit and L’Chaim in partnership with The Eden Center. * About La’Bayit 🎁 Join the over 3,000 couples who have made wedding, baby and Aliyah gift registries in Israel with La’Bayit Gifts! La’Bayit gift registries takes all the unnecessary stress out of giving and receiving gifts from abroad. Through our wedding registries, English-speaking couples in Israel can EASILY & CONVENIENTLY receive beautiful gifts for their (La’)Bayit Neeman B’Yisrael. We thousands of high-quality products from local artists and international brands, and delivery straight to your door. Create your registry today: www.labayitgifts.com * About L’Chaim 🥂 Join us as we build L'Chaim, the only platform for couples to find, compare, and contact wedding vendors in English in Israel. Launching soon! * Send us your feedback and questions: hello@lchaimevents.co.il Follow us on Instagram: @lchaim.il Learn more about The Eden Center: https://www.theedencenter.com/

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"How’s Married Life?" is the podcast for Jewish women who are dating, engaged, or newly married. Hosted by sisters Bracha & Peninah, founders of La’Bayit and L’Chaim, we go beyond the wedding day and into the relationship itself. We speak to trusted professionals about intimacy, money, engagement stress, cold feet, mikvah and the questions that everyone is thinking about, but no one wants to ask out loud. We'd love to hear your feedback & questions: hello@lchaimevents.co.il Follow us on Instagram: @lchaim.il