A Positive Podcast

Episode #97 :Raizel Schusterman is a certified Positive Psychology practitioner and ICF-certified life coach. Combining Torah values with positive psychology, she helps individuals and couples live more meaningful lives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠apositivecoach.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thanks you to our sponsor! Miriam Brieger of Sarnocoaching, Miriam offers courses that include step by step guidance on the Sarno method & anxiety techniques. You can begin her Sarno course today and begin healing now iyH! Make sure to take advantage of a special for listeners of this podcast and get $75 off the womens course!. Use code RS75. And $50 off the teen and men's course. Use code RS50. Valid until - Aug 26 You can sign up via her website Sarnocoaching.com and you will get immediate access to the course delivered to your inbox so you can begin your course immediately. Miriam also offers a VIP 6-week private coaching program for those who want more personalized support. You can explore everything she offers at sarnocoaching.com. Or by calling her hotline at 7183039987. You can [email protected] if you have any questions.Check out our sponsor OKclarity.com OKclarity.com is THE place for any Jew - no matter how frum or religious you are - to find an excellent therapist, psychiatrist, coach, or nutritionist. And it's completely free for you to use! OKCLARITY.com’s professionals are vetted and have extensive experience working with the Jewish community. Yes, you can even find me there! If you’re in the market for a therapist, coach, nutritionist, psychiatrist, or the like - you want to check them out. If you don't find what you're looking for, they have a concierge service where you complete a short form and they will personally match you. Important side note! If you are a wellness professional, I highly recommend joining their directory. Their team is amazing and I've received referrals immediately! In Episode 97, The Parenting Conversation, I sit down with Shifra Klein for a simple, honest conversation between two mothers about parenting. We talk about the challenges that come with raising children, the things we sometimes forget along the way, and the importance of looking at ourselves as we navigate parenting. Shifra recently launched a new workshop for parents, and this conversation touches on many of the ideas behind it. No rocket science, no perfect answers, just two mothers talking openly about the very real, sometimes complicated, and always meaningful journey of parenting.Follow Shifra on Instagram @shifraklein

Episode #96: The Parenting Shift: Finding Strength Through a New PerspectiveRaizel Schusterman is a certified Positive Psychology practitioner and ICF-certified life coach. Combining Torah values with positive psychology, she helps individuals and couples live more meaningful lives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠apositivecoach.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Nechama Dina Teichtel, Chabad Shlucha in Lawrence, Kansas, co-director of Chabad at the University of Kansas, and mother of 11. While she doesn't claim to be a parenting expert, Nechama Dina shares the invaluable lessons she's learned through her own journey of raising children with difficult behaviors and significant challenges.Together, we explore how a shift in perspective can help parents move from frustration and fear to greater compassion, resilience, and joy. This episode offers practical encouragement for parents who want to support their children while also taking care of themselves and maintaining hope along the way.Whether you're parenting through challenges or simply looking to strengthen your relationship with your children, this conversation will leave you feeling understood, uplifted, and inspired.Thanks you to our sponsor! Miriam Brieger of Sarnocoaching, Miriam offers courses that include step by step guidance on the Sarno method & anxiety techniques. You can begin her Sarno course today and begin healing now iyH! Make sure to take advantage of a special for listeners of this podcast and get $75 off the womens course!. Use code RS75. And $50 off the teen and men's course. Use code RS50. Valid until - July 21. You can sign up via her website Sarnocoaching.com and you will get immediate access to the course delivered to your inbox so you can begin your course immediately. Miriam also offers a VIP 6-week private coaching program for those who want more personalized support. You can explore everything she offers at sarnocoaching.com. Or by calling her hotline at 7183039987. You can [email protected] if you have any questions.

In this episode of A Positive Podcast, Raizel sits down with Rabbi Michoel Gurary to explore what it truly means to parent with clarity while staying grounded in our Chassidisher values. Together, they discuss how to raise confident, emotionally healthy children in a modern world filled with noise, pressure, and mixed messages.The conversation covers practical tools for holding boundaries with warmth, strengthening a child’s identity, creating a value-driven home environment, and navigating today’s challenges without losing our direction. With honesty and insight, Rabbi Gurary and Raizel share a balanced approach to parenting—one that blends structure, connection, and unwavering clarity in our beliefs.This episode offers meaningful guidance for any parent striving to raise strong, kind, and grounded children.Raizel Schusterman is a certified Positive Psychology practitioner and ICF-certified life coach. Combining Torah values with positive psychology, she helps individuals and couples live more meaningful lives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠apositivecoach.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Thank You to Our Sponsors Todays Sponsors:Miriam Brieger from Sarno Coaching can be reached by Email miriam@mbsarnocoaching or you can reach out through her hotline that has more info at 7183039987 MB sarnocoaching offers specialized Sarno courses for men, women, and teen girls — each tailored to your needs.You can explore everything she offers at www.sarnocoaching.com.If you’re curious about the one-on-one coaching program, just send an email to Rivka at [email protected]. As a little thank-you for being a listener: use the code RS50 for $50 off any course. This special offer is available until December 1st.Check out our sponsor OKclarity.com OKclarity.com is THE place for any Jew - no matter how frum or religious you are - to find an excellent therapist, psychiatrist, coach, or nutritionist. And it's completely free for you to use! OKCLARITY.com’s professionals are vetted and have extensive experience working with the Jewish community. Yes, you can even find me there! If you’re in the market for a therapist, coach, nutritionist, psychiatrist, or the like - you want to check them out. If you don't find what you're looking for, they have a concierge service where you complete a short form and they will personally match you. Important side note! If you are a wellness professional, I highly recommend joining their directory. Their team is amazing and I've received referrals immediately!

In this episode of A Positive Podcast, Raizel Schusterman sits down with Rabbi Yisroel Bernath to explore the transformative power of forgiveness. Drawing from his new book The Forgiveness Experiment, Rabbi Bernath shares insights, stories, and practical tools that help us understand why forgiveness is so essential for healing and growth. Together, they discuss how letting go can free us from resentment, deepen our relationships, and open the door to greater peace of mind.✨ Whether you’re struggling to forgive yourself, others, or life’s circumstances, this conversation will inspire you to take the first step toward lasting freedom.Raizel Schusterman is a certified Positive Psychology practitioner and ICF-certified life coach. Combining Torah values with positive psychology, she helps individuals and couples live more meaningful lives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠apositivecoach.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Thank You to Our Sponsors Todays Sponsors:Miriam Brieger from Sarno Coaching can be reached by Email miriam@mbsarnocoaching or you can reach out through her hotline that has more info at 7183039987 Course Options – MB sarnocoaching offers specialized Sarno courses for men, women, and teen girls — each tailored to your needs. Check out our sponsor OKclarity.com OKclarity.com is THE place for any Jew - no matter how frum or religious you are - to find an excellent therapist, psychiatrist, coach, or nutritionist. And it's completely free for you to use! OKCLARITY.com’s professionals are vetted and have extensive experience working with the Jewish community. Yes, you can even find me there! If you’re in the market for a therapist, coach, nutritionist, psychiatrist, or the like - you want to check them out. If you don't find what you're looking for, they have a concierge service where you complete a short form and they will personally match you. Important side note! If you are a wellness professional, I highly recommend joining their directory. Their team is amazing and I've received referrals immediately! OKclarity also has an amazing WhatsApp status with over 8 thousand obsessed followers. Their WhatsApp is a free way to improve your mental health and they post great humor so you’ll laugh too. If you have WhatsApp, shoot them a message at 917-426-1495.GYM Media: Elevate your brand with professional media services. Visit  to learn more. OKclarity: The go-to platform for finding vetted Jewish mental health professionals. Visit  or message their WhatsApp at 917-426-1495 to start your wellness journey.

In this thought-provoking episode, Raizel Schusterman sits down with educator and author Shterna Ginsburg to explore a timeless truth: while pain is an inevitable part of life, suffering is a choice we make — and one we can transform. Through the illuminating lens of Chassidus, they unpack how our perspective shapes our experience, why hardship doesn’t have to define us, and how we can use life’s challenges as catalysts for spiritual growth. With warmth, wisdom, and real-life insight, this conversation offers practical tools and soulful inspiration for anyone navigating difficulty and seeking deeper meaning.Raizel Schusterman is a certified Positive Psychology practitioner and ICF-certified life coach. Combining Torah values with positive psychology, she helps individuals and couples live more meaningful lives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠apositivecoach.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Thank You to Our Sponsors Todays Sponsors:Miriam Brieger from Sarno Coaching can be reached by Email miriam@mbsarnocoaching or you can reach out through her hotline that has more info at 7183039987 Course Options – MB sarnocoaching offers specialized Sarno courses for men, women, and teen girls — each tailored to your needs.*Men’s Course – Summer Special*For one week only, get \$50 off the full Men’s Course!*Regular price:* \$399*Now:* \$349Use code RS75 to sign up and receive a 75$ savings! Check out our sponsor OKclarity.com OKclarity.com is THE place for any Jew - no matter how frum or religious you are - to find an excellent therapist, psychiatrist, coach, or nutritionist. And it's completely free for you to use! OKCLARITY.com’s professionals are vetted and have extensive experience working with the Jewish community. Yes, you can even find me there! If you’re in the market for a therapist, coach, nutritionist, psychiatrist, or the like - you want to check them out. If you don't find what you're looking for, they have a concierge service where you complete a short form and they will personally match you. Important side note! If you are a wellness professional, I highly recommend joining their directory. Their team is amazing and I've received referrals immediately! OKclarity also has an amazing WhatsApp status with over 8 thousand obsessed followers. Their WhatsApp is a free way to improve your mental health and they post great humor so you’ll laugh too. If you have WhatsApp, shoot them a message at 917-426-1495.GYM Media: Elevate your brand with professional media services. Visit  to learn more. OKclarity: The go-to platform for finding vetted Jewish mental health professionals. Visit  or message their WhatsApp at 917-426-1495 to start your wellness journey.