Rise. Shine. Grow

Avi Fishoff is the founder of Twisted Parenting, a relationship-centered approach helping parents raise children with connection, compassion, and emotional safety. In this episode, Basya and Avi discuss why today’s children are more sensitive than ever, the dangers of rejection-based parenting, and how love and acceptance can transform families.

In this powerful episode, I interview Dr. Reggie Melrose — psychologist, bestselling author, and creator of SRT — about trauma, healing, and how the body tells the truth the mind can’t. We talk ADHD, somatic work, the frum community, resistance, breakthroughs, and what needs to change.

“Today on the podcast, I’m thrilled to be speaking with Bracha Banayan, a nurse practitioner, entrepreneur, and founder of IV Drips and Hello Dose. Bracha is one of the most prominent voices in the world of GLP-1 therapy. She’s passionate about helping people not just lose weight, but quiet the food noise, reduce binge cycles, and reclaim a healthy relationship with themselves. In our conversation, we’ll explore her journey from clinical nursing to building two successful companies, the creation of the DROP Method, and how mindful, intentional use of GLP-1s can actually support deeper inner work.” 

In this episode of Rise, Shine and Grow, Naomi Nama Bracha joins us to explore the deep connections between Torah, Kabbalah, and astrology. She shares her journey from studying Jewish mysticism to guiding others through spiritual astrology, revealing how our birth charts can illuminate our soul’s purpose. Together we dive into Scorpio season’s lessons, finding faith amidst challenge, and how sacred wisdom helps us navigate fate and free will with clarity and hope.

In this episode of Rise, Shine and Grow, I sit down with Aliza Shapiro, a licensed clinical social worker known for her validating, wisdom-filled posts on Instagram. Together, we explore the truths behind real healing, the courage to embrace grief and growth, and how softness, authenticity, and human connection shape the way we rise.