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Intuitive Choices is a podcast which asks and answers the question, "What is intuition and how can it help us". Philadelphia based mental health therapists, Kimberley Dobbs and Jacob Miller, hold conversations with guests who have made brave choices to live more meaningful lives.
If you know any inspirational people who you would like us to interview, please let us know at intuitive.choices.podcast@gmail.com
***Please note that these episodes are not recorded therapy sessions and that listening to this podcast is not considered an alternative to mental health therapy.***
If you are interested in mental health therapy please visit us at our practices website at intuitivecounselingofphilly.com
We hope you enjoy the show!
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Very often, those of us who are natural care-takers, nurturers, and healers find trouble maximizing our ability to give by not giving enough to ourselves. Maria Nagel's story is a shining example of personal growth and discovery. Towards the end of high school, Maria was inspired to become a nun which resulted in her living as a religious sister for several years. She eventual came to profound self discovery which led her away from the convent and towards a career as an occupational th...
Lauren Seidman entered college with a well thought out plan. Work hard, use her intellect to the fullest, take the LSAT, and build a strong career. The plan was to do what she felt she was "supposed to do". You know, live a normal life. But life had other plans for Lauren. In feeling the disconnected from her work in consulting Lauren strove to find a career that filled her with passion and inspiration, she made the tough decision of leaving her job and embarked on an unexpected journey...
Tim Wragg has worn many hats in life; Teacher, barista, professional counselor, and now a land manager at Snipes Farm in Morrisville, Pennsylvania. Throughout a series upheavals, Tim has managed to not only adapt but thrive. In this uncharted exploration, we journey through Tim's life, understanding how he has cultivated resilience and adaptability in the face of drastic challenges. Tim sees his life story as a battle between meaning and nihilism. Love and meaninglessness. If you have ever fe...
Dave Steele, also known as The Blind Poet, joins us today to paint a vivid recount of not just living with vision loss, but also the battles with homelessness, mental health struggles, and the resilience it takes to navigate life's adversities. What does it mean to be blind? Does it imply a life of limitations or can it be a world full of potential and opportunities? Dave tackles these misconceptions head-on, sharing how his retinitis pigmentosa diagnosis may limit his sight, but it has igni...
If you're feeling stuck in life and you cannot find the energy to blast through the obstacles in your way, this is the episode for you. Anyone who has ever had the pleasure of meeting Jacqui Kapinowski knows that there is only one word to describe her, unstoppable. Jacqui has survived two bouts of bacterial meningitis, a stroke, thyroid cancer, throat cancer, and currently lives with Stiff Person Syndrome, SPS, a rare neurological disease effecting one in one million people. ...
The devastating pogrom of Israeli Civilians on October 7th has effecting millions throughout the world. The ensuing violence and vitriol across the world has deepened that pain. What can those of us facing explicit trauma and/or vicarious trauma do to keep on going? In this short conversation Kim and Jacob reflect on their experiences in a way that they hope will be helpful for others. Stay safe. Be well. Please seek out help if you are struggling.
It is with heavy hearts that we have to tell you that our former guest, Gloria Ginsberg passed away on September 23rd, 2023. In this update Kim and Jacob take some time to reflect on Gloria and ways in which she touched their lives. To listen to Gloria's Interview and feel inspired by profound strength in the face of trauma, her humor, and her love of life, please click the link below. Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gloria-ginsberg-on-embracing-the-unknown/id17016898...
Dr. Alex H Cohen is the Chief Marketing and Accessibility Officer at AccessiblePharmacy, a tenured professor in the Marketing Department at West Chester University, and president of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Alex's story is a testament of what you can achieve if you embrace that you are your own best advocate. Alex delves into how his passion for the hospitality industry led him from Philly to Las Vegas. By 25 years old, Alex was already a general manager...
What if there was a place where everyone, regardless of their abilities, was valued and had the opportunity to shine? This is the reality at the So Much To Give Inclusive Cafe in Skippak, Pennsylvania. Today's guest is the co-founder and General Manager of the cafe, Tyler Kammerle. Tyler started his career teaching followed by a move to directing a workforce development program for young adults with disabilities, and finally to his current role. He believes in the potential of every individua...
What would it look like if your teenage dreams came true? Would you be a happier, richer, wiser, or more satisfied than you are now? What if you realized all your dreams came true and then you realized there were still some thing missing. Moshe Gersht set out on a quest to figure this out. Before he was a USA Today and Wall Street Journal best selling author, Moshe was on a meteoric rise to accomplish his goals as a Punk Rocker from an early age. But the more he saw his dreams come to fruit...
Zane Johnson is the founder and Managing Attorney of MZA Legal, a virtual law firm which helps entrepreneurs establish the legal footing they need to make their dreams into a reality. In today's episode. Zane takes us on a journey through his challenges and triumphs, sharing how, networks held together by the love and respect of mentors and specialists are key to success. In reflecting on what led him to start his own firm, Zane opens up about his mother's brave battle with breast cancer and...
While doing her last bike ride before the USA Triathlon National Championship, Cheyenne Meyer made a left hand turn and was suddenly hit by a car. She flew from her bike and broke her pelvis, sternum, sacrum, left shoulder, and suffered a brain contusion. In an instant her dream of becoming a national champion was taken from her. However, having a champion's spirit is not contingent on winning a championship. Since her accident Cheyenne has committed herself to a life of service. Today, Che...
This week's episode is a continuation of our conversation with Igor Meystelman, divorce attorney turned relationship coach. Today's episode delves into the heart of Igor's realization that if he was working as a lawyer to earn his father's approval, he would never truly live for himself. Igor shows us how to bravely, yet responsibly, begin a new career later in life. He displays how to harmonize pursuing your dreams while still making sure you can provide for your family. This is an episode...
Get ready to discover how Igor Meystelman, a family law attorney turned relationship coach, has harnessed the power of deep and meaningful conversations to strengthen his own relationship, as well as hundreds of others. Igor's unique career trajectory has equipped him with insights that we can't wait to share with you. As we journey through Igor's life, we learn how attending couples therapy opened himself up to a deeper relationship with not only his wife, but also himself. Igor's can...
What happens when a two week courtship culminates into a life-long commitment? On our latest episode of Intuitive Choices, we invite you to share in the journey of Abba Moshe Zell, a student at Beth Medrash Gevoha, an elite study program for Orthodox Jews in Lakewood New Jersey. Abba doesn't hold back as he tells us about his brief engagement to his wife, Shoshana, and their life together. From the exchange of dating resumes via matchmakers to the importance of goal-oriented dating, Abba unco...
Can you find comfort in the unknown? Tune in to this inspiring episode of Intuitive Choices as we host the fearless Gloria Ginsberg, who exemplifies living life on her own terms. Gloria bravely opens up about her life's journey, from an introspective childhood to her philosophical outlook which has steered her towards a peaceful acceptance of life's uncertainties. Her candid recollections of a challenging past, marked by surviving incest and learning to advocate for herself, are truly empower...
Ever wondered what would happen if you checked out of the rat race and went searching for the meaning of life? What would it be like to go from the bustling streets of Manhattan to the holy city of Jerusalem? This is the story of our co-host, Jacob Miller. In this episode, Kimberley Dobbs unwraps Jacob's story and his unique path that led to the world of therapy. As we walk you through a transformational journey from Manhattan to Israel, we delve into Jacob's evolving interests t...
Picture growing up with night blindness, receiving a diagnosis for a degenerative eye condition in high school, and then facing the reality of complete vision loss as an adult. This is the story of our co-host, Kimberley Dobbs, a mental health therapist and mother who has taken this journey with Retinitis Pigmentosa. Kimberley opens up about her life, sharing her compelling journey and the impact of her mother's cancer diagnosis during her own period of self-discovery. Her story serves as a t...
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