On your Own

Esther Shemtov
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On Your Own is the podcast for Jewish girls living away from home who want to experience real growth and independence, take ownership of their life, and confidently make their own way in the real world. I'm so glad that you are here ❤️ Happy Adulting!

  1. 47. How to Feel Normal around Food in Seminary w/ Rachel Goodman

    MAR 10

    47. How to Feel Normal around Food in Seminary w/ Rachel Goodman

    Rachel Goodman is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Public Speaker, and Mom of 4 You can connect with Rachel on instagram @dietitian.rachelgoodman and learn more about her coaching services & online programs at rachelgoodnutrition.com Chapters:  (00:02:03) Who is Rachel Goodman? (00:03:26) Feeling guilty and out of control around food (00:07:12) Rachel Goodmans experience with food during Sem in Israel (00:12:40) Step #1 - Are you ready to change? (00:15:3) Is what you have done until now working? (00:19:33) The importance of eating enough (00:29:08) The truth about binge eating (00:32:56) Theres no such thing as perfect eating (00:36:54) Why you don't have to earn your food (00:40:55) What makes something healthy vs unhealthy? (00:43:38) Unpacking food rules (00:47:26) Getting to the bottom of what is stressing you out around food (00:50:26) The psychological effect of food (00:54:17) Stressing about eating sugar (01:01:11) Needing praise and being seen as special (01:05:01) It's not healthy to starve yourself (01:11:03) When is enough enough for you? ** Links Mentioned:  Website: rachelgoodnutrition.com Free eGuide: 3 Steps to Stop Feeling Out of Control with Food https://rachelgoodmanrd.kartra.com/page/7NG39  Free eGuide: Believable Body Image Healing Guide, how to reframe your negative thoughts into deep healing our mind will believe https://rachelgoodmanrd.kartra.com/page/OVT108  Instagram: instagram.com/dietitian.rachelgoodman  Podcast: More Than What You Eat (can also be found on her website and itunes) https://open.spotify.com/show/4qJ8G2ozVlSjcoMOjIFRyS?si=3284aca02b504bf9 I would love to hear from you!  Connect with me on insta or email: onyourownpodcast@gmail.com @esther_shemtov To sign up for the On your Own Newsletter, click here https://www.onyourownpodcast.com/about See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting❤️

    1h 17m
  2. 46. Now Jewish Nanny opens up about Seminary, Religious OCD & Making Torah Learning Personal w/ Adina Fernandez

    FEB 23

    46. Now Jewish Nanny opens up about Seminary, Religious OCD & Making Torah Learning Personal w/ Adina Fernandez

    Adina, known as the "Now-Jewish Nanny," is a social media influencer and classically trained opera singer I’m so excited for you to hear this AWESOME conversation with Adina!! We talk all things Seminary, Peer pressure, CHOOSING Torah, Religious OCD, What FFBs take for granted and SO. MUCH. MORE! Don’t forget to Subscribe to the On your Own Podcast so you never miss an episode 🙌 I would love to hear from you!  Connect with me on insta or email: onyourownpodcast@gmail.com @esther_shemtov To sign up for the On your Own Newsletter, click here https://www.onyourownpodcast.com/about See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting ❤️

    53 min
  3. 45. Stop feeling Stuck & Take back Control of your Life w/ Chevy Friedman

    FEB 5

    45. Stop feeling Stuck & Take back Control of your Life w/ Chevy Friedman

    Chevy Friedman is a social worker and personal development coach who is on a mission to help Jewish women feel more alive, energized, and grounded in their everyday lives.In this weeks episode Chevy teaches us SUPER PRACTICAL tools you can implement TODAY to start feeling better about yourself and your life & stop feeling stuck in your current circumstances that aren't working for you. Get ready to learn about Pattern recognition, The circle of control, The mood metre, how to actually 'sit' with your emotions, and so so much more. Enjoy!! Chapters: (00:02:00) Chevys mission in her work (00:10:24) The difference between pain and suffering (00:14:24) The problem with thinking we shouldn't have problems (00:19:44) Your emotional Home (00:25:52) Your circle of control (00:35:05) How to stop judging ourselves (00:43:22) Don't wait for things to get really bad to reach out for support (00:46:42) Practicing tools when things are going well (00:54:11) Building healthy habits (00:58:57) How am I interpreting my current situation? (01:06:40) choose your hard  (01:12:11) This is just a moment in time To get in touch with Chevy: Website: https://chevyfriedman.com/home Number: 347-889-1389  Email: Chevy@chevyfriedman.com Instagram: @chevyfriedmanwellness I would love to hear from you!  Connect with me on insta or email: onyourownpodcast@gmail.com @esther_shemtov To sign up for the On your Own Newsletter, click here https://www.onyourownpodcast.com/about See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting ❤️

    1h 17m
  4. 44. Weight Loss, Self Care & The truth about Ozempic w/ Miriam Shurpin MS, RD, CDN

    JAN 29

    44. Weight Loss, Self Care & The truth about Ozempic w/ Miriam Shurpin MS, RD, CDN

    Miriam Shurpin, MS, RD, CDN works as a Registered Dietitian - Nutritionist in Pomona NY.   In todays episode, Miriam shares practical insights on how to navigate the complexities of self-care, emphasizing the need to identify what we truly want for ourselves. She discusses the common misconceptions surrounding weight loss and the detrimental effects of focusing solely on weight as a measure of health. The episode culminates in a discussion about the societal pressures that often cloud our judgment and the importance of self-awareness in making informed choices about our health and well-being. Miriam can be contacted at 347 480 1670, rd@miriamshurpin.com - in person and telehealth consultations I would love to hear from you!  Connect with me on insta or email: onyourownpodcast@gmail.com @esther_shemtov To sign up for the On your Own Newsletter, click here https://www.onyourownpodcast.com/about See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting ❤️

    1h 3m
  5. 43. How to Create a Successful Life w/ Sashi Fridman

    12/16/2025

    43. How to Create a Successful Life w/ Sashi Fridman

    Sashi is a Positive Mindset Coach, Author and Lecturer. In this episode, Sashi and I explore how your thoughts shape your emotions and the energy you bring into the world. We talk about bad moods, the struggle to make decisions, and practical ways to use your mind to feel better—so you can reconnect with yourself and attract the life you want. To work with Sashi: eft.refael@gmail.com Timestamps: (00:04:12) How Sashi got into Coaching (00:13:30) What is energy, really? (00:21:35) How to hear your inner voice (00:24:43) The importance of a vision (00:27:17) You have the power to choose your thoughts (00:29:58) How to deal with unhelpful thoughts             (00:33:34) The brain does not know real from imagined             (00:39:)4) Your life becomes what you think about             (00:43:57) Dealing with bad moods             (00:47:32) How does EFT work?             (00:52:28) Sashi's advice to her younger self I would love to hear from you!  Connect with me on insta or email: onyourownpodcast@gmail.com @esther_shemtov To sign up for the On your Own Newsletter, click here https://www.onyourownpodcast.com/about See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting ❤️

    1h 2m
  6. 42. How to be Present in the Moment w/ Leah Bostomski

    10/22/2025

    42. How to be Present in the Moment w/ Leah Bostomski

    Leah is the co-founder and Director of the Jean Schottenstein Oryah Institute - A Gap Year Seminary for frum young women in Jerusalem At just 21, Leah Bostombky co-founded the Oryah Seminary in Jerusalem. In this episode, Leah opens up about what it means to let go of the constant pressure to “do” and “arrive,” and instead find growth in the stage you’re in — even when it’s messy, unclear, or not what you expected. We talk about how being stuck can actually become your biggest opportunity for transformation, and why real success is built one small, grounded step at a time. Enjoy! ❤️ To connect with Leah: Leah@oryah.org I would love to hear from you!  Connect with me on insta or email: onyourownpodcast@gmail.com @esther_shemtov To sign up for the On your Own Newsletter, click here https://www.onyourownpodcast.com/about See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting ❤️

    53 min
  7. 41. Owning Tishrei Away From Home - A Guide to Making It Real and Personal w/ Rivka Mazal Tauber

    09/16/2025

    41. Owning Tishrei Away From Home - A Guide to Making It Real and Personal w/ Rivka Mazal Tauber

    Rivka Mazal is a Writer, Seminary Teacher and Torah Lecturer in Yerushalayim.To learn more from Rivka Mazal: Rivka Mazal Tauber | SubstackRivka Mazal Tauber (@rivkamazal) • Instagram photos and videos I would love to hear from you!  Connect with me on insta or email: onyourownpodcast@gmail.com @esther_shemtov To sign up for the On your Own Newsletter, click here https://www.onyourownpodcast.com/about See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting ❤️

    1h 22m
  8. 40. Exercise, Motivation & Getting out of your Comfort Zone w/ Beatie Deutch

    09/09/2025

    40. Exercise, Motivation & Getting out of your Comfort Zone w/ Beatie Deutch

    Beatie Deutsch is an Israeli national champion in the marathon and half marathon. As a mother of five young children, she has learned to apply her training to the real marathon of life. More than anything else, her journey has empowered her to dream big and keep pushing, a message Beatie is passionate about sharing with other women. In today's episode we discuss how Beatie got into running, what advice she has for young women living away from home who want to consistently exercise, the connection between working out & overall personal growth, and much more! Beatie on Insta:Beatie Deutsch (@marathonmother) • Instagram photos and videos I would love to hear from you!  Connect with me on insta or email: onyourownpodcast@gmail.com @esther_shemtov To sign up for the On your Own Newsletter, click here https://www.onyourownpodcast.com/about See you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting ❤️

    36 min
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On Your Own is the podcast for Jewish girls living away from home who want to experience real growth and independence, take ownership of their life, and confidently make their own way in the real world. I'm so glad that you are here ❤️ Happy Adulting!

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  • Creator
    Esther Shemtov
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Esther Shemtov
  • Show Website
    On your Own

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