What does it mean to thrive truly, not just survive or heal, but to live with joy, dignity, and integrity?

In this episode of the Vessel mini-series, Fally Klein sits down with her longtime friend and collaborator, Nechama Stahl, a kala teacher and life coach, to explore what it looks like when Torah, authenticity, and everyday life intertwine. Together, they unpack how thriving isn’t about perfection, but about embracing the ups and downs with love, responsibility, and laughter.

Discussion Points:

• The evolution from old-school kala teaching to today’s relational, authentic approach.
• Thriving as a lived experience: responsibility, integrity, and joy in daily life.
• Reframing pain and hard days as part of a rich, dynamic process.
• The role of Torah, spirituality, and re-defining words in personal growth.
• Building frameworks of continued support—why thriving is ongoing, not a “happily ever after.”

Fally and Nechama share an honest and laughter-filled exploration of thriving. Nechama reflects on her journey as a kala teacher, coach, and seeker, emphasizing the importance of relationship and authenticity in teaching Torah and life skills. They discuss the responsibility of owning one’s choices, the freedom in embracing all parts of the self, and the beauty of finding Torah and joy in the everyday. Together, they highlight that thriving isn’t about bypassing struggle but about integrating it into a dynamic, meaningful life filled with love, dignity, and generosity.

About the Guest:

Nechama Stahl is a kala teacher, life coach, breathwork facilitator, and hypnotherapist. Known for her warmth, depth, and authenticity, she helps women and couples reframe their relationships with Torah, self, and others. Through one-on-one coaching, classes, and her upcoming Shana Rishona program, Nechama is passionate about creating frameworks for real thriving—where joy, integrity, and responsibility become a way of life.

Time Stamps:

00:02 – Introduction to the Vessel mini-series

02:00 – Meet Nechama: kala teacher, coach, and seeker

03:30 – The evolution of kala teaching today

06:30 – Beyond diplomas: learning through lived experience

10:30 – Why Vessel needed to exist: reflections from the beginning

15:40 – Choosing Module 8: thriving as an orientation of love

20:20 – Thriving as relationship—with self, spouse, and God

22:40 – Hard days and redefining thriving

28:00 – Authenticity, integrity, and dignity in daily life

33:50 – Thriving as dynamic, not flatlining

37:20 – Generosity, collaboration, and community support

44:20 – Reclaiming Torah and spirituality with joy

54:50 – A vision for the Shana Rishona program

58:30 – Thriving as an ongoing practice, not a quick fix

01:00:20 – Who this work is really for

01:01:00 – Where to find Nechama and Vessel

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Links for the Guest:

Connect with Nechama at: nechamastahl.com

Connect with Rochel Goldbaum:

rochelgoldbaum.com

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