Thriving On Purpose

Episode #19: A US doctor’s volunteer efforts in Israel during the war

This episode is a conversation with my brother Tzalli (Betzalel) about his volunteer efforts here in Israel during the war. He is a US physician who is volunteering for the second time since the war started. Join me to hear about a special initiative he is involved in learn about why he decided to come!
Medical initiative mentioned in the podcast: https://www.ilusdocaid.org

Episode #18: A Mom’s Take on ADHD

This episode is a follow up episode to last week's. Last week, our daughter Avigayil shared her experience with ADHD, and this week, I focused on my experience as a mom of a kid with ADHD, addressing the questions I got and the feedback from last week.

Episode #17: A Glimpse into the World of ADHD

In this podcast, I want to give you a glimpse into the world of ADHD through a conversation with our 14 year old daughter Avigayil, who wanted to openly share her story in the hopes of helping other families who are trying to cope with ADHD’s unique challenges. While this episode was recorded before the war, I thought it would be particularly helpful to release it now.
Glossary:
Abba - father
Ima - mother
Shul - synagogue
Ganenet - kindergarten teacher
Books referenced:
Poppy and the Overactive Amygdala - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1672102103 
Just Between Us: Mother & Daughter: A No-Stress, No-Rules Journal - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0811868958 

Episode #16: Living Your Life During War and How to Help in Israel and From Abroad

After 3 weeks of living through this war and hearing from family, friends and clients, I’ve decided to share what you can do to get through these challenging times, and how you can help from afar.

Episode #15: The War from a Teen’s Perspective

In this episode, I have a candid conversation with my teen daughter Orly about her experience going through this war. If you have a teen child, then be sure to listen together.
Glossary:
MADA - Magen David Adom. Israel's National Emergency Pre-Hospital Medical and Blood Services Organization. https://www.mdais.org/en

Episode #14: Thoughts About The War

This is an unstructured episode where I share my thoughts about the war. I talk about survival mode, uncertainty and the importance of calming your nervous system.

Episode #13: Israel is at War - Coping Mechanisms and What You Can Do During This Challenging Time

Israel is at war. This episode is about what we can do in a situation where we have very little control. I share some tips about what you can do in these uncertain times. I hope you find it helpful. Praying for the end of this war!

Episode #12: Sukkot - The Holiday of Trust

In this episode we discuss the holiday of Sukkot*, the holiday of trust, and what that has to do with leaving your comfort zone in your day to day life. 
*Sukkot is also known as the Feast of Tabernacles.

Episode #11: Your Personal Reboot

What do Yom Kippur and the new version of iOS have in common? Tune in to this week's episode to find out!

Episode #10: Yom Kippur - A Day of Self-evaluation

In this episode we talk about Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement and how God evaluates us, and we evaluate ourselves. We discuss three strategies to improve our Tshuva (repentance) process and bring about true change in the coming year.