The Harchava Podcast

Rucheli Berry
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Welcome to The Harchava Podcast, where ancient Jewish wisdom meets modern psychology and mind-body science to help you live a life of joy, meaning, fulfillment, and abundance. Join me as I dive into the ideas, concepts, and teachings I'm exploring in real-time—no scripts, no fluff, just real talk. Together, we’ll navigate the messy yet meaningful journey of building a thriving online business, holding down a 9-to-5 as a software engineer, and raising four little ones. This is not your typical self-help podcast. It's about integrating timeless wisdom with practical tools to step into a more expansive (harchava) life. Whether you’re here for spiritual growth, actionable insights, or just a peek behind the curtain of juggling it all, you’re in the right place. Grab your coffee, take a deep breath, and let’s walk this path together. One episode at a time.

  1. SEP 14

    Embodied Chassidus: Ki Savo - Aligning Our Desires with Divine Will

    In this week’s episode of the Harchava podcast, we dive into Parsha Ki Savo, exploring the mitzvah of bringing the first fruits, or Bikkurim, and its deeper significance in our lives. We discuss how to consciously offer the first spark of our energy back to Hashem, aligning our actions and desires with divine will in every aspect of our daily lives. This episode includes insights on manifestation from a Torah perspective, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and elevating every small act as a part of our mission to reveal godliness in the world. 📝 Blog post & Source Sheet: https://www.rucheli.com/podcast/020 Send us a text

    17 min

  2. SEP 11

    Embodied Chassidus: Ki Seitzei & Ki Savo - Finding Peace In The Struggle

    In this episode of the Harchava Podcast, we dive deep into a recording from our recent Embodied Chassidus class, live from Las Vegas, coinciding with my birthday Parsha, Parshas Ki Seitzei. We explore the profound dualities of life's challenges and rewards as seen in the Torah, specifically through the juxtaposition of Parsha Ki Seitzei and Parsha Ki Savo. We'll discuss the spiritual and personal implications of handling difficult situations, the concept of simultaneous effort and reward, and how we can embody ease and abundance in our daily lives. Tune in for thought-provoking insights and practical reflections. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:50 Summary of This Week's Parsha 01:26 Juxtaposition of Opposites in Parsha 02:56 The Concept of War and Settling 11:33 Personal Application and Reflection 23:53 Practical Steps and Conclusion Send us a text

    31 min

  3. SEP 9

    The Geulah Process: Spiritual Insights After Loss

    Hey friends, it's Rucheli. After a much-needed break and some significant personal experiences, I'm back. Life got busy around Pesach, and after a summer of traveling, we recently went through the emotional and physical process of pregnancy loss. In this short re-introduction episode, I talk about how learning and teaching Torah-based embodiment and the Rebbe's talks from 1991-1992 helped us navigate this period.  Going forward, I'll be sharing recordings from my local Embodied Chassidus classes and related meditations. We're focusing on living a Geulah life NOW, not in some long-off future, and the teachings helped us see the light even in our grief.  Join me as we explore these profound ideas together. 📝 Blog post: https://www.rucheli.com/podcast/018 🎧 Plus: A powerful recap of last week's class is coming tomorrow—see you there. Send us a text

    10 min

  4. APR 11

    BONUS: 13th of Nissan - Levi's Light

    In this final bonus episode, we close our Nissan series with the tribe of Levi—the one who didn’t bring an offering for themselves, but stepped in to carry the whole. This year, the energy deepens with a rare alignment: we burn chametz on the same day we say Nasi for Levi. Together, we explore how Levi models the kind of service that builds a dwelling place for the Divine—not through ego, but through alignment. 🕯 Journal prompts + full blog: https://www.rucheli.com/nissan-13 Chag Kasher v'Sameach - I'll see you all NEXT week for our brand new series on the sefiros to help us count the Omer! Send us a text

    9 min

  5. APR 10

    12th of Nissan - Naftali & Adar - Joy in Motion

    In this final core episode of our 12-day Nissan journey, we explore the expansive energy of Naftali and the month of Adar—the power of movement, the sacredness of joy, and the transformative teaching of simcha poretz geder. I share a personal story from a women's event after the Palisades fire and how joy broke open something collective. We reflect on how joy isn’t an escape—it’s a tool for liberation. 📝 Journal prompts + blog post: https://www.rucheli.com/nissan-12 🎧 Plus: A special bonus Day 13 episode is coming tomorrow—see you there. Send us a text

    10 min

  6. APR 9

    11th of Nissan - Asher & Shevat - Receiving the Blessing

    [This episode is a little later and a little longer than normal, but SO powerful. Please enjoy this as a way of celebrating the Rebbe's birthday 🎉 ]  What if the blessings you’ve been waiting for are already on their way? Today we explore the embodied energy of Asher and Shevat, the quiet rise of unseen growth, and what it really means to receive—not after the work is done, but right in the middle of the process. We reflect on the power of the number 11, the Rebbe’s leadership, and why allowing joy in is part of the Geulah journey. 📝 Journal prompts + full blog here: https://www.rucheli.com/nissan-11 Send us a text

    11 min

  7. APR 8

    10th of Nissan - Dan & Teives - Embracing Complexity with Courage

    Today we explore the sacred art of integration. Through the tribe of Dan and the month of Teives, we reflect on what it means to walk through uncertainty without leaving parts of ourselves behind. I share part of my own story as a software engineer, entrepreneur, and Torah teacher—and the long journey toward wholeness. 🎧 Includes a powerful somatic practice and a message for baalei teshuva walking the Geulah path. 📝 Journal prompts + full blog here: https://www.rucheli.com/nissan-10 Send us a text

    8 min

  8. APR 7

    9th of Nissan - Binyamin & Kislev - Holding the Light in the Dark

    Today’s episode explores the deep, redemptive energy of Binyamin and the month of Kislev—the journey from sorrow to strength, from hidden pain to revealed light. Learn how to find holiness in your hardest moments, and reconnect to the flame that’s still burning inside you. 🎧 Includes an embodied practice to uncover the light—literally. 📝 Journal prompts + blog post here: https://www.rucheli.com/nissan-9 Send us a text

    6 min
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Welcome to The Harchava Podcast, where ancient Jewish wisdom meets modern psychology and mind-body science to help you live a life of joy, meaning, fulfillment, and abundance. Join me as I dive into the ideas, concepts, and teachings I'm exploring in real-time—no scripts, no fluff, just real talk. Together, we’ll navigate the messy yet meaningful journey of building a thriving online business, holding down a 9-to-5 as a software engineer, and raising four little ones. This is not your typical self-help podcast. It's about integrating timeless wisdom with practical tools to step into a more expansive (harchava) life. Whether you’re here for spiritual growth, actionable insights, or just a peek behind the curtain of juggling it all, you’re in the right place. Grab your coffee, take a deep breath, and let’s walk this path together. One episode at a time.

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  • Creator
    Rucheli Berry
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Rucheli Berry
  • Show Website
    The Harchava Podcast