Mental Health, RECLAIMED. with Dr. Azi & Friends

We hear the word ‘insight’ in the world of meditation, mindfulness, personal growth, and spirituality. But, what is it, and how can we utilize its power in our lives? There are deep explanations in Kabbalah of what ‘insight’ is, how we access it, and what it can help us with, and that’s what today’s convo is all about. Here’s a rundown of the Episode: In the first eleven minutes, you’ll hear the inspiration for this episode, and a brief overview of what we’re delving in to. You’ll hear about the new addition to Azi’s family (surprise!) AND a bit about her new masterminding program for women. (Female entrepreneurs or up-and-coming entrepreneurs - this is for YOU!) Next, you’ll meet “The Millennial Rabbi,” aka Rabbi Daniel Bortz, who shares a unique perspective on what insight is, and how we can experience a flash of understanding as well as how we can incorporate it into our lives to live inspired. Interestingly, the Torah teaches that women were the last living being created - according to the creation story. As such, women are literally the ‘crown of the creation,’ and it is taught that women have an extra measure of Insight. Millennial Rabbi shares his personal spiritual awakening story, and we delve into several other avenues of how to access insight and spiritual connectedness in all that we do. You can connect with Millennial Rabbi on Instagram at http://instagram.com/millennialrabbi  or on his website: http://millennialrabbi.com/ *** To connect with your host, Dr. Azi, Ed,D. - you can visit: www.DrAzi.co - specifically for the brand new program, go straight to www.DrAzi.co/themastermind and send in your applications. This program will fill up -  apply today if you’d like to join. On instagram: http://www.instagram.com/growyourinsight Facebook community: https://bit.ly/3h9oAe8

This week on the show, Azi is joined by Lori Palatnik, the founding director of Momentum- an organization that works to strengthen Jewish identity and connection to Israel.  To date, Momentum has brought over 20,000 participants to Israel to connect with spirituality and their Torah heritage. The Momentum organization is now in partnership with the government of Israel.  You can connect with Lori’s organization and benefit from a plethora of valuable, inspiring and meaningful content & more here: https://momentumunlimited.org/ Lori speaks about what inspired her to begin this organization, how she organized a team to found this incredible movement, and what continues to inspire her in life and in the work that she does. She highlights the power of a woman, and explains that “If you inspire a woman, you’re changing the world,” because women are so incredibly influential in their homes and communities. She speaks about the role of a parent as being a teacher - not a ‘homeschool’ teacher, per se, but a role model of the values that really matter for our children’s lives. She addresses the messy parts of life and explains that she, just like everyone else, has faced serious challenges. Lori’s shares her personal philosophy about making mistakes and dealing with challenges, and explains how we can take on a new perspective, becoming the ‘framers’ of our lives in order to make the most of whatever comes our way. It’s a beautiful conversation with Lori who is a leading voice in the global Jewish community. Her wisdom truly INSPIRES. * Are you starting a movement? A business? Moving one forward and getting ready to up-level? If you could benefit from some inspiration, motivation, clarity, accountability, and support, your host Dr. Azi’s new 12-week mastermind for women is NOW accepting applications!!! To learn more about the power of masterminding and what it can do for your life and work, visit www.DrAzi.co/themastermind and apply today.

How can we move forward when the world and our lives are in a state of flux and change?  What can be done when we find ourselves not feeling at our best during this time of transition and change?  Cordelia Gaffar is an Emotions Opener and a Peace Ambassador joining me and sharing her insights on how we can pave the way forward to peace,  and  how we can show up as mothers, women, leaders, and human beings working collectively toward a brighter tomorrow. We speak about everything from parenting more peacefully, to navigating the social and race issues of today. She brings the perspective of a mother of six, sharing her story of journeying toward a more spiritual peace-filled life. You can learn more about Cordelia and connect with her further by visiting https://www.cordeliagaffar.com/ To connect with your host, Dr. Azi, you can visit https://www.drazi.co/ or via facebook, send a join request to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/circleofinsight/

This episode and meditation are all about making conscious shifts forward in the direction of our choosing.  00:00-12:00 In the intro, I share a true story with you about hurrying through the day - and a distinct moment that woke me up to the importance of slowing down. 12:00- 48:30 The meditation is designed to provide you with time to attend to what needs your care and attention in your life, what your values and highest intentions are, and how to align the two. The meditation was recorded live in Dr. Azi's LIVE Circle of Insight Meditation Event on July 7, 2020.  The next live meditation circle will take place in August. For updates and invitations as well as other opportunities to connect with your host, visit www.DrAzi.co 

In today’s episode, Azi speaks with a special guest, Yael Trusch, on the spiritual makeup of money and the material world. What is the spiritual potential of money? With so many ideas about money ranging from viewing money as the antidote to all of life’s challenges, or even the ‘root’ of all that is not good in the world, its refreshing to hear this timeless and so very timely wisdom. Yael Trusch is an educator, writer, and speaker imparting practical and spiritual financial tools to live a joyful, richer life. In her award-winning podcast, Jewish Latin Princess, Yael captivates and empowers with her honest, relatable and profound approach to personal finance. To access Yael’s special resources on how to set up a money date visit: http://jewishlatinprincess.com/moneydate/ And, for her special resources on Jewish meditationhttp://jewishlatinprincess.com/meditate Thank you to Lumen for sponsoring this episode- Hack your metabolism and use the code withinus25 to get $25 off at lumen.me For more information about Dr. Azi Jankovic, her meditation Circles, coaching and learning programs, and more, visit www.DrAzi.co todayEP

With all that's going in on the world, I've realized that its time to home in on the transformational tools that matter most.  With the array of questions that I've been receiving lately about mental health, mindfulness, and how to get through this particularly challenging time that we're in, this episode and all of my content moving forward is going to be geared toward supporting you in shifting from chaos to calm and tapping into the tools that you need most. 00:00-11:00 - I'll share a tip with you about how to make the shift from chaos to calm, and I'll also let you in a lil' story about how I discovered a huge wellness accountability hack in my own life and why I'm still using it today. 11:00 onward: My guest this week is on a mission to create the lives that they want to lead.In this episode, you'll hear her story of the experience that turned her life upside down and ultimately led her to living more deliberately. Shira Gura is kind, down to earth, and inspiring. You can connect further with her by visiting her website https://shiragura.com/ Thank you to Lumen for sponsoring this episode- Hack your metabolism and use the code withinus25 to get $25 off at lumen.me Thank you to my guests Chana Mason (Episode 26) and Dave Mason (Episode 34) for your support. To receive a free download of "The Size of Your Dreams," please visit https://bit.ly/2A0S0eo For more information about the show, to connect with your host, or to attend the community events, visit https://drazi.co/

There is so much happening in the world right now. In today's episode I touch briefly upon some of the current events, and then we shift into an episode that was originally recorded in early May. How can we move forward together, and how can we build bridges of peace? Today's interview is a respite from the noise, and an opportunity to reflect and connect more deeply with what is timeless. Today's episode is about the eternal soul. My guest is Rabbi Elie Kaplan Spitz, author of "Does the Soul Survive: A Jewish Journey to Belief in Afterlife, Past Lives & Living with Purpose," as well as "Healing from Despair: Choosing Wholeness in a Broken World," and "Increasing Wholeness: Jewish Wisdom & Guided Meditations to Strengthen & Calm Body, Heart, Mind & Spirit." He served as a member of the Rabbinical Assembly Committee of Law and Standards (1994-2004; 2008-2016) and as a Global Justice Fellow for the American Jewish World Service (2016-2017). A graduate of The Jewish Theological Seminary and Boston University School of Law, Rabbi Spitz is the author of three books and many articles dealing with spirituality and Jewish law.  He has taught the philosophy of Jewish law at the American Jewish University and taught at the Wilkinson College, Religious Studies Department at Chapman University.  (from www.Cbi18.org) To learn more about Rabbi Elie or to purchase his books, please visit: https://www.cbi18.org/people/rabbi-spitz/ Thank you to Lumen for sponsoring this episode- Hack your metabolism and use the code withinus25 to get $25 off at lumen.me For more information about the show, to connect with your host, or to attend an upcoming event, please visit https://drazi.co/

Today's episode is a lil bit different.  After the intro to the show, you'll experience a short, guided meditation practice to access calm and inner-wisdom. As much as I love guest interviews and shows where I share transformational tools, today's episode is about practicing and incorporating a tool into your life and your way of being.  You can utilize this meditation any time, and you can also incorporate its various elements - mindful breathing, shifting attention and awareness, and intentional visualizations - into your daily life as informal practices. Enjoy the show, and drop me a line - Azi@DrAzi.co -  I'd love to hear how this resonates with you!  You can join a community LIVE Circle of Insight here: https://calendly.com/drazi/circle-of-insight-weekly-event-for-women (for May 27) and thereafter by visiting www.DrAzi.co and signing up for the invitations. Thank you to our sponsors:  Lumen - 'Hack Your Metabolism,' and use the code withinus25 to get $25 off at lumen.me 'The Size of Your Dreams,' Book & Course with Chana and Dave Mason - catch their free webinar AND a free download of their book at this link: https://bit.ly/3gmlt2F

Yonason Goldson shares that the biggest mistake any leader can make is believing that you have to choose between being ethical and being successful. He believes that ethical leadership can synthesize purpose and profit, human values and market value, and a team that works both for you and with you. From his hitchhiking adventures around the world, to his exploration of ancient spirituality, today's guest has embarked on a journey of seeking truth and sharing it in meaningful ways to benefit people, create community, and unite people around the values that they care about so deeply. To connect with Yonason, visit https://www.yonasongoldson.com/ You can also connect with your host, Azriela, on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAziJank Or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/azriela_jankovic/  Or just hop over to www.DrAzi.co to receive your weekly minute of insight - AND invitations to upcoming meetups, coaching groups, meditation and spiritual growth circles, and so much more. You’ll also receive an invitation to try your first circle - for free!

Today on the show I’m speaking to Dave Mason.  He's a social entrepreneur, lawyer, ordained rabbi - truly a curious soul, and he's written a novel called 'The Size of Your Dreams.' His book is in the personal growth genre - but its a novel that teaches through a story. This story is about unlocking the potential within its characters, modeling how this same process can happen for literally anyone.  It asks the question: “What if you could transform you life, health, self image in just 5 min per day?” You can learn how to do all of this while being engrossed in a story.  Dave shares what happened behind the scenes, the struggles he went through which inspired the stories he shares and the lessons he imparts. You can receive a FREE download of this book by visiting: https://bit.ly/3d2PxOs  And, GREAT NEWS! Your host (Azriela aka Azi) has Mastermind groups opening up right now. SO, if you'd like to benefit from one of these Circles opening, simply visit this page: https://www.drazi.co  Thank you for being an integral part of this community. I hope that you've enjoyed the show.

In this episode, special guest Jim Farley speaks with host Azriela about the various initiatives of the Leichtag Foundation, a private foundation located in Northern San Diego, California. He shares the ways in which the foundation is working to create self sufficiency, alleviate human hardship, and stimulate social entrepreneurship both in the local community, and in Jerusalem.  The model of philanthropy that Mr. Farley speaks about is inclusive - it reaches across generational and cultural divides to create robust community around meaningful ideas and traditions. It is also not without conflict - one of the recent foundation's initiatives to assist the needy has been met with heated controversy. Yet, the foundation is built to honor the legacy of its name sake  - Lee and Toni Leichtag - and its projects reflect a commitment to their values, and the values of kindness and justice. Toward the end of this segment, you'll also hear about the unique connection between the host and today's guest. (10:00-53:00) (53:00) Host Azriela shares some of the recent initiatives of kindness that have been shared in the Within Us Community on Facebook, including: bag and purse designer Tracey Lipman who is now producing face masks to fill in on a shortage, one woman's efforts to fundraise for and import masks for healthcare workers in Israel - for more information or to donate, email Miriam Lottner: masksforisrael@gmail.com, and several other stories.  For more information about Jim Farley and the Leichtag Foundation, visit https://leichtag.org/ or for the Coastal Roots Farm, visit https://www.facebook.com/coastalrootsfarm/ For more information about your host, Azriela Jankovic, you can visit www.DrAzi.co where you will also find the heart centered meditation referenced in this episode. 

How can spirituality guide us in difficult times? Today's guest has an answer that may surprise you. Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski MD served as director of the department of psychiatry at St. Francis Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  He has lectured extensively around the world on topics such as stress, self-esteem, and spirituality, and as a spokesperson for recovery - inspiring and healing and well-being for those in need. He has authored over eighty books, and he traces his ancestry back to the Baal Shem Tov, a spiritual master of Judaism who founder of the Chassidic movement.  In today's episode, he addresses some of the unique challenges of our time - the quest for happiness, and how so often this gets confused with the quest for pleasure. He shares his advice on how to deal with times of stress - such as the current, unprecedented situation with COVID-19 - reminding us how to cope, with ancient wisdom and modern sensibility. You can find Rabbi Twerski's new book 'Growing Up' by clicking HERE For additional information or to connect with your host Azriela, visit: https://azrielajankovic.com/within-us-the-podcast/ A very special thank you to Kesher Video, an international production company, https://keshervideo.com/ for the video production on this episode.

In an effort to contain the COVID-19 virus, increasingly people around the globe are being quarantined to their homes. As such, there has never been a more opportune moment to infuse our homes with greater spirituality and joy. Today's guest is a leader in the Jewish world, and he is the founder of a social network dedicated to spreading kindness.  It is the largest Jewish social network in the world - and what’s unique about the network is that it is centered around …. the home. In today's episode, Rabbi Klatzko shares his top three tips for how we can infuse spirituality into our homes.  He has been spreading kindness around the globe for decades now. U.S. Congressman Bob Menendez described Klatzko during a 1997 session of the U.S. House of Representatives as a "distinguished gentleman making a difference to his community".  More recently, Jewish Forward magazine included him in their 2014 list of "America's Most Inspiring Rabbis". To learn more about Rabbi Klatzko, you can visit http://shabbat.com/ or you can actually CALL Rabbi Klatzko at 212-SHABBAT / 212 742 2228 (Country code for USA is +1) To connect with your host, Azriela, you can visit https://azrielajankovic.com/

In today's episode, Azriela speaks with Peter Yawitz, the president of Clear Communication. They speak about bridging generational and cultural gaps to strengthen communication in the workplace. It addresses the current events' situation and the global shift to online work, as well as the do's and don'ts of interviewing and workplace culture in general. Peter's firm is New York based, specializing in communication and marketing strategy, training, and one-on-one executive coaching for global organizations. He is an expert in helping people and teams understand different audiences, break down barriers, and communicate effectively and clearly. Peter is the author of Flip-Flops and Microwaved Fish: A Young Professional’s Guide to Workplace Culture and Communication. This book helps people starting out in their careers learn how to be more than just professional-ish. It offers very funny and practical advice on truly understanding and managing life at work. Available here: https://amzn.to/2Jhl6qy or visit Peter's website https://www.peteryawitz.com/ Thank you to today's sponsor, Clear Communication, for your support of the show.  To connect with your host, and learn more about upcoming episodes and experiences, visit www.DrAzi.co 

This episode provides practical and effective 'thought tools' to use in the face of stress, emotional discomfort, or challenge of any type.   Guest Chana Mason is the author of several books, including the best selling 'Hold That Thought,' a practical guide with multiple tools for transforming your mental wellbeing. Today, you'll learn about her favorite tools, and listen as she demonstrates exactly how to utilize them in order to   transform a mental state from chaos to calm.  Chana is a Vitality coach, and she presents her work internationally in both English and in Spanish. To learn more about her upcoming course, launching June 7th, visit https://bit.ly/2TmOwco  Within Us is a proud affiliate of Dave and Chana's program. Host Azriela addresses the current situation (episode air date March 17th in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak), as well as how to apply new ideas and research indicated practices in order to deal most effectively with what is happening.  For information about your host as well as her coaching programs, book, and more, visit https://www.drazi.co/