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Food should be all about nourishment and joy and satisfaction, right? But why is it often about guilt and shame and restriction? Our relationship with food often is more complicated than we think, and we’ve invited Rachel Goodman, RDN to explore the topic with us on DMC and help us stop the food guilt. Because we really want food to make us feel good and healthy, not guilty and stressed. In this episode, we discuss: How Rachel’s food journey inspired her to become a registered dietitian nutritionist The typical struggles Rachel sees that women face surrounding food Body image as the root of many struggles How to stop the guilt surrounding food How we can see our value beyond our size Rachel’s website: https://rachelgoodnutrition.com/  We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: The Altair Hotel https://www.thealtairhotel.com/ info@thealtairhotel.com 786 535- 1500 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

One of the modern-day challenges of parenting is knowing which parenting method to apply when! Parents today typically have various tools, tips and tricks at their disposal. But sometimes it all gets overwhelming and confusing. What if there was a chart you could stick on your fridge that would give you all the guidance you need? Well, there actually is: One Chart Parenting. Mrs. Mindi Hauer has developed a “catch-all” parenting approach based on years of her parenting journey and teaching. One Chart Parenting is based on the principles of Respectful Parenting, and we’re thrilled to share some of its key ideas in this DMC. In this episode, we discuss: How parenting became Mindi’s favorite topic & how she got into parent education How her encounter with the parenting wisdom of Mrs. Leah Trenk changed her approach to parenting and relationships The key principles of One Chart Parenting The top challenge facing parents today in the frum world We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. To sign up for One Chart Parenting, email onechartparenting@gmail.com. Between Parent and Child by Dr. Haim Ginott https://a.co/d/3aarSiU  Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Appaman https://www.appaman.com/ Coupon code CELEBRATE20 for 20% off (restrictions apply) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

Live from the Chizuk Retreat in Cleveland, we sat down with two former DMC guests, Barrie Feld (Episode 36, “Why We all Need Chizuk”) and Slovie Jungreis-Wolff ( 44, “Finding Focus on Rosh Hashana”) for a wonderful reunion and to get some insight into how to prepare for Rosh Hashana, for real.  On this DMC we discuss: The challenge of balancing the physical and spiritual preparations What women are looking for in advance of Rosh Hashana and during this yamim noraim season How we can reexamine Rosh Hashana and redefine it for ourselves in whatever new stage we find ourselves One message Barrie and Slovie would like to give to frum woman before Yom Tov Listen to our DMC with Barrie here - https://bit.ly/3o1PiOE Listen to our DMC with Slovie here - https://bit.ly/45W9Atd We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

There's lots to prepare this Rosh Hashana with a 3-day yom tov. So whether you’re on your 6th run to the supermarket or staying up late in the kitchen cooking, we have a DMC for you. Because there’s nothing like walking into Rosh Hashana feeling like you did something to prepare for the day spiritually. We’re so grateful to have Mrs. Michal Horowitz share her favorite Rosh Hashana insights on this episode of DMC. In her unique style, Michal blends Torah sources and relatable hashkafic insights with every piece of Torah she shares. We were mesmerized by her breadth of knowledge and ability to bring each lesson home.  In this episode we discuss: How Michal got into adult Torah education Michal’s favorite Rosh Hashana insights to help get us in the right mindset for the yamim noraim The main idea Michal wants Jewish women to understand that will help them connect with Rosh Hashana more deeply We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Michal Horowitz’s website: https://michalhorowitz.com/  Michal Horowitz on OU Torah: https://outorah.org/author/133368/  OU Women’s Initiative Nach Yomi: https://ouwomen.org/nach/  Michal Horowitz on YU Torah: https://www.yutorah.org/teachers/Mrs.-Michal-Horowitz Michal Horowitz on Torah Anytime: https://torahanytime.com/speakers/516  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

Life is complicated, and with life experiences come complex emotions. But embracing conflicting emotions with strategies such as paradoxical thinking can make all the difference. This is the topic that therapist, dating coach and columnist Sara Eisemann wanted to DMC with us on this episode because she knew the life-changing impact of “both/and” thinking, which looks something like this: “I’m both so grateful for my son’s bar mitzvah and overwhelmed hosting my family.” Instead of fighting those conflicting emotions, we embrace them – and drop the guilt. You’ll learn about this and more in this fascinating conversation. In this episode we discuss: What Sara’s aims to accomplish in all the work she does, from clinical therapist to Family First columnist to Director of Education for Core. What “both/and” means and how it can be applied to life experiences Typical paradoxes in our lives and how we can make space for them How to handle negative emotions in a healthy way The role of acceptance  We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Sara’s Family First articles: https://mishpacha.com/contributors/sara-eisemann/ Sara’s Mishpacha podcast, Makeshift: https://mishpacha.com/podcasts/makeshift/ Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Appaman https://www.appaman.com/ Coupon code CELEBRATE20 for 20% off (restrictions apply) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

We all know that strengthening our bitachon will improve our lives, but how do we actually do it in real life? Enter Esther Kurtz. Esther went on her own search to boost her spiritual connection and found it in the daily study of Chovos Halevavos. Now she shares the gems she discovered through learning Shaar Habitachon on her podcast, Emunah for Non-Rebbetzins. And she’s also sharing it with us on DMC! On this podcast we discuss: Why Esther started Emunah for Non-Rebbetzins Why bitachon isn’t happily ever after stories How having bitachon impacts a person The necessary mindset to embrace bitachon The challenges we experience in developing bitachon Recommended first steps in working on our bitachon Plus: Esther’s soapbox issues! We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Esther’s website: https://www.estherkurtz.com/ Esther’s Mishpacha articles: https://mishpacha.com/contributors/esther-kurtz/ Emunah for Non-Rebbetzins: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LK5oAMeb5FZ5yElHy6qCQ Esther’s Whatsapp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/I3DuAHyIK9K0aTuoo4exPN Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

Can we be honest for a minute? Of course we can, we’re having a DMC! So let’s get real about being honest about communal issues. In other words, we know our community isn’t immune to its share of societal challenges, but is it possible to be sincere in acknowledging the issues while sincerely trying to improve them? And while we’re being honest about the problems, how can we maintain emunah and positivity as we’re face-to-face with those challenges? We discuss these questions and more with Keshet Starr, CEO Of ORA, the Organization for the Resolution of Agunot. Keshet is an attorney, author, activist, speaker and nonprofit leader. She’s one of those people in the trenches doing the work but has managed to maintain her sensitivity, sincerity and emunah. Keshet is a true role model in many ways.  In this DMC we discuss, How Keshet got into the work of agunah advocacy How we can be honest about real issues in the community while maintaining positivity and emunah The first steps in making changes once we’ve identified a problem Effective and ineffective methods of making change Keshet’s opinion on grassroots efforts in the community How Orah has been successful in implementing change & what Keshet’s learned Keshet’s advice for those looking to improve an area in their community We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Show notes: ORA’s Website: https://www.getora.org/  Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSORS: Ohr Naava’s Tisha B'Av experience: https://www.ohrnaava.com/tishabav/  Project Inspire’s “A Little Bit of Light” Tisha B'Av film: https://www.projectinspire.com/events/tisha/  Yoel Gold’s “Coming Home” Tisha B'Av film: Coupon code DMC10 for 10% off https://hashkifa.com/  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

We’ve entered the Three Weeks, and the Jewish calendar instructs us to have mourning on our mind. Yet it can be challenging to embrace the meaning of mourning smack in the middle of summer barbeques and road trips. We knew that Sarah Rivkah Kohn, founder of Links Family, would help us find the meaning in mourning. Links Family is an organization that provides support to children and teens who have lost a parent. Through her own personal loss, and her work with Links, Sarah Rivkah has learned so much about the process and significance of mourning and how it can apply to all of us, even if we haven’t lost a loved one.  On this DMC we discuss: How and why Sarah Rivkah founded Links Family What Sarah Rivkah has learned about mourning The various forms of loss  in the human experience How Sarah Rivkah’s experience informs her understanding of the loss of the Beis Hamikdash How we can make Tisha Baav more meaningful in our lives We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Show notes: Links Family website: https://linksfamily.org/  To register for the adult grief summit: Linksfamily.org/griefsummit Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSORS: Ohr Naava’s Tisha B'Av experience: https://www.ohrnaava.com/tishabav/  Project Inspire’s “A Little Bit of Light” Tisha B'Av film: https://www.projectinspire.com/events/tisha/  Yoel Gold’s “Coming Home” Tisha B'Av film: https://hashkifa.com/ Use code DMC10 for 10% at checkout --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

Jewish women have many superpowers – talents, abilities, and mindsets. We speak with Lori Palatnik, the founding director of Momentum, to learn more about these superpowers that we can each tap into. Lori has seen her fair share of incredible Jewish women under her leadership. And it takes one to know one. Lori models strength of conviction and passion for Yiddishkeit and the Jewish people. This is one powerful DMC that reminds us of our strengths as Jewish women. On this DMC we discuss: How and why Lori founded Momentum Her thoughts about women identifying and filling needs in the community when they’re trying to stay afloat with their responsibilities to family The superpowers of Jewish women How to view struggles and challenges in our lives How we can foster Jewish unity amongst women during this unique time The biggest challenge to the strength of the Jewish woman today  We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Show notes: Momentum’s website: https://momentumunlimited.org/ Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: The Altair https://www.thealtairhotel.com/offers/ info@thealtairhotel.com 786-535-1500 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

We often throw around the word “perfectionism”, but what does it actually mean? What’s the difference between perfectionism and being meticulous and conscientious at work or at home? What is perfectionism, and how does a person become perfectionistic? We ask all these questions and more to our guest, Dr. Danielle Dragon, a psychotherapist in Chicago who has her finger on the pulse of the challenges so many of us grapple with.  On this DMC we discuss: Why Dr. Dragon feels that this is an important topic to discuss with our DMC audience The definition of perfectionism and how it forms How perfectionism manifests in a person’s daily life The challenges perfectionism poses for mothers and wives Tips to deal with perfectionism Dealing with disappointments and dashed dreams when life doesn’t pan out “perfectly” We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Show notes: Dr. Dragon’s practice: https://couchmethodtherapy.com/  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/danielle-dragon-lincolnwood-il/724331 Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Bright Brush Academy https://brightbrushacademy.com/ DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Kav Halacha https://kavhalacha.org/ US: 732 707-6666 Find other countries’ numbers on their website. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

Here’s your spiritual prep for Shavuos, DMC style. We get deep and meaningful with Shannon Nuszen, a former evangelical missionary who discovered the truth in Judaism when…wait, we won’t spoil it for you! Shannon now works with her organization Beyneynu to confront missionary influence. She recently started speaking publicly about her Jewish journey, and we’re honored to share it with you on DMC, just in time for Shavuos. On this DMC we discuss: How Shannon grew up and the influence her upbringing had on her becoming a missionary Her turning point when she discovered the truths of Judaism How missionaries infiltrate the Orthodox community Shannon’s work with her organization, Beyneynu The purpose of sharing conversion stories and its potential impact We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Show notes: Beynenu website: https://www.beyneynu.com/our-founder Shannon is currently on tour! To book her in your location, email: info@beyneynu.com Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Ohr Naava Charidy campaign, Never Give Up on a Soul https://www.charidy.com/ohrnaava DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Bright Brush Academy https://brightbrushacademy.com/ DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Kav Halacha https://kavhalacha.org/ US: 732 707-6666 Find other countries’ numbers on their website. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

Marriage is one of the most popular topic requests we get at DMC. So we’re thrilled to bring you seasoned educator and dating coach Debbie Greenblatt to share her insight, wisdom and experience with us.  Debbie is the founder of the women’s division of Gateways, a marriage columnist in Mishpacha Magazine, and the Director of Education- Mentorship program for Core. She’s also come out with a new book, Secrets of a Connected Marriage, and we’re here to DMC all about it. On this DMC we discuss: What Debbie wants to add to the conversation about Jewish marriage. The key points shared in Debbie’s book. What we’re doing well with and what we’re struggling with in marriage in 2024 One thing Debbie would change about the shidduch system Takeaways to implement to improve one’s relationship with one’s spouse. We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Show notes: Debbie’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Connected-Marriage-Rebbetzin-Greenblatt/dp/160763399X Debbie’s articles: https://mishpacha.com/contributors/rebbetzin-debbie-greenblatt/ Debbie’s shiurim: https://torahanytime.com/speakers/374 Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Bright Brush Academy https://brightbrushacademy.com/ Kav Halacha ⁠https://kavhalacha.org/⁠ US: 732 707-6666 Find other countries’ numbers on their website. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

Pesach is over and that means one thing (besides laundry and dentist appointments) – challah! Whether we’re making fresh new batches or enjoying the bakery’s, challah takes on added appreciation the weeks after Pesach. On this DMC, Anat Ishai, A.K.A. The Challah Mom, shares with us even more ways to appreciate challah, in addition to eating it. Her insights about challah and life left us inspired and hungry for more! On this DMC we discuss: How Anat became “The Challah Mom” Anat’s thoughts about the power of challah What challah has taught Anat about life Anat’s aliyah journey We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Show notes: Anat’s website: https://thechallahmom.com/about/ Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

Pesach is coming, and DMC is here for you with this replay of last season's pre-Pesach episode! Whether you’re defrosting your freezer or packing all the suitcases, we’re back to share conversations about the upcoming yom tov and help us get focused on the meaning of what we do. In this episode, we DMC with Esti Hamilton, a very relatable rebbetzin, to give us some chizuk and inspo for Pesach.  We discuss: Her personal relationship with Pesach, from childhood until today The stereotype of the woman falling asleep at the seder, having had no time for her own personal spiritual preparations Tips and suggestions for prioritizing ourselves in advance Connecting with our children who may struggle to connect on Pesach Esti’s favorite Pesach insights We’d love to hear from you. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook, Instagram, our WhatsApp group ⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX⁠ and you can email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Show notes: Esti Hamilton’s website: ⁠https://rebbetzinesti.com/⁠ Torah Anytime shiurim: ⁠https://www.torahanytime.com/#/speaker?l=682 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

Many months ago we saw that Miriam Pascal Cohen was putting out a brand new Pesach cookbook, and we knew we had to snag her for DMC because she’d be everywhere promoting her book! But we also knew that with a cookbook called Real Life Pesach Cooking Miriam would be a perfect guest for our podcast. At DMC, we’re all in when it comes to anything “real life”! You might know Miriam as the Overtime Cook, having built this amazing kosher cooking brand. Her cookbook comes out just in time for Pesach and we want to hear all about her secret tips and tricks and all the behind-the-scenes!  On this DMC we discuss: How Miriam became known as The Overtime Cook Miriam’s cooking style and how it comes through in her recipes Process of recipe development, from conception to print Miriam’s most popular recipes Why Real Life Pesach Cooking is unique BTS on her favorite Pesach recipes in the book Helpful tips for Pesach menu planning and cooking We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Miriam’s website and blog: https://overtimecook.com/ To purchase Real Life Pesach Cooking: https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9781422639689.html Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Whee by SR Play Coupon Code for free accessory: DMCFREE24 https://wheesr.com/ (855) 836-4774 info@wheesr.com Appaman https://www.appaman.com/ Coupon code DMC20 for 20% off applicable sitewide, excluding the Core collection __________ - Please consider supporting DMC with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support - To sponsor an episode as a refuah sheleimah or l’ilui nishmas a loved one, please email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

So many of us in Chutz LaAretz want to understand what it’s like for the women who are holding down the fort in Eretz Yisrael with their husbands off fighting this war. These mothers and wives are true heroes, taking care of everything without the support and presence of their husbands who are risking their lives to protect our Holy Land. We want to learn and know more about what these special women – our Jewish sisters in Eretz Yisrael – are going through. So we asked Nina Tokayer on the podcast to DMC with us. Nina lives in Pardes Chana with her husband Yoni and children. Many of you may be familiar with Yonina which is the name of her singing duo together with her husband. Yoni was just released from miluim – reserves– this February.  We’re excited to talk to Nina about her music as well as about what this experience has been like for her and her children. On this DMC we discuss: How Yonina got started and has evolved October 7th for the Tokayers Nina’s experience as the wife of a reservist How Nina’s identity as a musician impacted her experience Nina’s message of chizuk for fellow wives of soldiers Nina’s message of chizuk for Jewish women outside of Israel We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Whee by SR Play Coupon Code for free accessory: DMCFREE24 https://wheesr.com/ (855) 836-4774 info@wheesr.com Appaman https://www.appaman.com/ Coupon code DMC20 for 20% off applicable sitewide, excluding the Core collection __________ - Please consider supporting DMC with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support - To sponsor an episode as a refuah sheleimah or l’ilui nishmas a loved one, please email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

Purim is on its way, so we’ve invited who we think are two of the funniest (and maybe cleverest) ladies to grace the pages of Mishpacha Magazine, and that’s Chani Judowitz and Bracha Stein, the masterminds of The Kichels’ comics. We say that The Kichels is social commentary in its best form. They manage to point out silly things about frum life in a way that’s highly relatable, while doing it in such a loving and playful way. It’s like mussar and validation all in one hilarious package.  (Oh, and by the way, you can’t miss our very special “guests” this episode to provide some extra laughs this Adar season.) On this DMC we discuss: How the Kichels were born Chani and Bracha’s process of collaboration Their goals in starting the comic strip Their reaction to its popularity What they think the Kichels has accomplished in starting communal conversations Their funniest, most loved, and most controversial strips What’s next for the Kichels We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Whee by SR Play Coupon Code for free accessory: DMCFREE24 https://wheesr.com/ (855) 836-4774 info@wheesr.com Appaman https://www.appaman.com/ Coupon code DMC20 for 20% off applicable sitewide, excluding the Core collection Kav Halacha https://kavhalacha.org/ US: 732 707-6666 Find other countries’ numbers on their website. __________ - Please consider supporting DMC with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support - To sponsor an episode as a refuah sheleimah or l’ilui nishmas a loved one, please email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

So often the situation in Israel can feel dispiriting. We want to make a difference and contribute, but we don’t know how. Meira Kolatch, otherwise known as “The Official Meira”, shares with us how out of her desire to keep her friends and family informed about events in Israel, she accidently created a following of over 35k people on social media who come to her for  real-time, verified information from Israel about Israel. She shares with us her empowering message of how we can each stand strong for Israel in our daily lives, no social media presence required. On this DMC we discuss: Meira’s aliyah journey as a young child and the impact it has on her today How she’s become an authority on Israel since she started sharing information after October 7th How she views and interacts with the “Ceasefire Now” group so vocal on social media How she sees her role as a vocal advocate for Israel Her message for us in how we can make a difference in fighting this PR war We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can always email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. Our episode with Meira's mother, - The Moderately Anxious Everybody with Ilana Cowland Sponsors:  DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Whee by SR Play Coupon Code for free accessory: DMCFREE24 https://wheesr.com/ (855) 836-4774 info@wheesr.com Kav Halacha https://kavhalacha.org/ US: 732 707-6666 Find other countries’ numbers on their website. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

We all want to lead happy lives, but what about living beautiful lives? Gila Ross shares with us her favorite relatable lessons from Pirkei Avos that help us bring meaning, joy and love into our lives – all the things we need now more than ever. In this DMC we discuss: How Gila became the person she is today Why she wrote her book Living Beautifully and what she hopes it accomplishes What the title means to her and for us Gila’s favorite tools for life from her book We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp group ⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX⁠ and you can email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. To sponsor an episode as a refuah sheleimah or l’ilui nishmas a loved one, please email us at ⁠dmcthepodcast@gmail.com⁠. Gila’s book: https://amzn.to/47HsRyN Or 15% off with dmc15 at gilaross.com/book or mosaica Gila’s Power Up Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-up/id1498527403 DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Whee by SR Play Coupon Code for free accessory: DMCFREE24 https://wheesr.com/ (855) 836-4774 info@wheesr.com Yad Batya L’Kallah Libi Bamizrachi Auction https://auction.yadbatya.org/  929-486-0905 Kav Halacha https://kavhalacha.org/ US: 732 707-6666 Find other countries’ numbers on their website. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

Tziri Preis is one of those people who is living her dream. Classroom teacher turned podcaster and “General” of the Tehillim Army nightly Zoom and livestream, she reaches thousands of children (and their parents) each night. The Tehillim Army was Tziri’s response to October 7th, and little did she know what a need it would fill and the impact it would make. Tziri’s story has so much to teach us about doing our part to fill a need as well as making dreams come true. On this DMC we discuss: Tziri’s journey from the classroom to her InKredible Kids podcast and her “InKredible” Tehillim Army initiative The feedback she receives and the impact of the Tehillim Army  How Tziri’s lifelong dream came true, and the takeaway for our listeners How we can also see Hashem guiding our work How we can all make a difference in our own way We love hearing from our listeners. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook and Instagram, join our WhatsApp chat ⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjG33sXCYgFGJSdncnN4nX, and you can email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE SPONSOR: Whee by SR Play Coupon Code for free accessory: DMCFREE24 https://wheesr.com/ (855) 836-4774 info@wheesr.com —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Please consider supporting DMC with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support - To sponsor an episode as a refuah sheleimah or l’ilui nishmas a loved one, please email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support