This episode is JAM packed with important info about eating disorders.   We sat down with Dr. Malka Sears, a licensed clinical psychologist in NY and NJ providing high-quality evidenced based treatment, specializing in eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, body image, anxiety, and depression.   The conversation around eating disorders, the use of Ozempic for weight management, and the significance of picky eating is crucial as it highlights the complex interplay between mental health, medication, and dietary habits. Ozempic, originally a diabetes medication, has gained attention for its weight loss effects, raising concerns about its potential misuse among those with eating disorders like anorexia. Understanding picky eating extends beyond mere food preferences, as it can sometimes signify deeper psychological issues or developing eating disorders, necessitating greater awareness and intervention.   More about Dr. Malka here: https://www.malkasearsphd.com/   ____________________________________ ✬ Donate and Inspire Millions (Tax-Deductible) ✬   Your generous donation enables us at Living Lchaim to share uplifting messages globally, enrich lives, and foster positive change worldwide! Thank you! 🙏 ➡️ https://www.livinglchaim.com/donate   Listen to Podcast Therapy with Dr. Z: https://www.livinglchaim.com/podcasttherapy   Get MORE From Lchaim:   Free call-in-to-listen feature:  🇺🇸  USA: (605) 477-2100  🇬🇧  UK: 0333-366-0154  🇮🇱  ISRAEL: 079-579-5088    Have Questions, Comments, Concerns? We LOVE Feedback: WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 or email us at Hi@LivingLchaim.com or Yoni@LivingLchaim.com   If you'd like to sponsor your business or company on That's An Issue Podcast, let's talk: https://www.livinglchaim.com/sponsor   Lchaim.

Dovid Bashevkin is the founder of the wildly popular 18Forty movement which is a new media company that helps users find meaning in their lives through the exploration of Jewish thought and ideas.    In this episode, Dovid opens up (on a very raw level) his struggles with anxiety and jealousy.    You can find more of his work on mental health here: https://18forty.org/mental-health/   ____________________________________ ► RELIEF IS HERE Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help!  Call 718-431-9501 or email info@reliefhelp.org https://bit.ly/3GR0LqM   ____________________________________ Get MORE From Lchaim:   Free call-in-to-listen feature:  🇺🇸  USA: (605) 477-2100  🇬🇧  UK: 0333-366-0154  🇮🇱  ISRAEL: 079-579-5088    Have Questions, Comments, Concerns? We LOVE Feedback: WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 or email us at Hi@LivingLchaim.com or Yoni@LivingLchaim.com   If you'd like to sponsor your business or company on That's An Issue Podcast, let's talk: https://www.livinglchaim.com/sponsor   Lchaim.

Meet Yanky Kaufman. He stuttered for his entire life. Until a revolutionary idea helped him COMPLETELY stopped. Yanky and his team today help thousands of people take back the power of their speech.   Yanky was a person who stuttered and today he is world renowned stuttering expert.   Contact Yanky's Team here: (732)513-2330   or here: 1-833-2-FLUENCY/1-833-235-8362 Website: https://bit.ly/3RFhce1   Have Questions, Comments, Concerns? We LOVE Feedback: Email us at Hi@LivingLchaim.com or Yoni@LivingLchaim.com   If you'd like to sponsor your business or company on That's An Issue Podcast, let's talk: https://www.livinglchaim.com/sponsor   ► RELIEF IS HERE Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help!  Call 718-431-9501 or email info@reliefhelp.org https://bit.ly/3GR0LqM   Want to share the show with someone who doesn't have access to the internet or smartphones?   Our free call-in-to listen feature is here:    USA: 712-432-3489   UK: 0333-366-0154    ISRAEL: 079-579-5088   Lchaim.

In the spring of 2019, two women in the Jewish community met and discovered that they shared a mutual need. Despite their experiences of personal healing, and despite supportive connections with family and friends, they each lived with their individual secret. With nobody else to share and identify with, loneliness and isolation were a burden that did not get any lighter with the passage of time.   Thus, the realization dawned that perhaps at times even more meaningful than professional help, survivors and their families need community. And their efforts proved to be groundbreaking.   What began with just one small support group, and within a short amount of time, Ray of Hope developed into an organization entirely and exclusively devoted to the care of male and female survivors of sexual abuse and their families, with membership spanning across the US and abroad.   Their Bottom Line: Even one person or family struggling with the isolation and loneliness caused by sexual abuse is too many.   David Kohn, LCSW, CASAC is their Chief Clinical Officer and Dr. Shoshana Friedman, Psy.D. is a Group Facilitator. Have Questions, Comments, Concerns? We LOVE Feedback: Email us at Hi@LivingLchaim.com or Yoni@LivingLchaim.com   If you'd like to sponsor your business or company on That's An Issue Podcast, let's talk: https://www.livinglchaim.com/sponsor   ► RELIEF IS HERE Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help!  Call 718-431-9501 or email info@reliefhelp.org https://bit.ly/3GR0LqM   Want to share the show with someone who doesn't have access to the internet or smartphones?   Our free call-in-to listen feature is here:  - USA: 712-432-3489  - UK: 0333-366-0154  - ISRAEL: 079-579-5088   Lchaim.

Trigger Warning: This episode talks about suicide.   Suicide is the second largest cause of death for individuals between the age of 10 - 34.   Stuart Katz is a mental health advocate whose primary goal is to eliminate stigma surrounding mental health and suicide. He shares extremely valuable lessons about talking to and understanding people considering suicide. And shares lessons from his personal family story.   988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Available 24/7.   Have Questions, Comments, Concerns? We LOVE Feedback: Email us at Hi@LivingLchaim.com or Yoni@LivingLchaim.com   If you'd like to sponsor your business or company on That's An Issue Podcast, let's talk: https://www.livinglchaim.com/sponsor   ► RELIEF IS HERE Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help!  Call 718-431-9501 or email info@reliefhelp.org https://bit.ly/3GR0LqM   Want to share the show with someone who doesn't have access to the internet or smartphones?   Our free call-in-to listen feature is here:    USA: 712-432-3489    UK: 0333-366-0154     ISRAEL: 079-579-5088   Lchaim.

Warning: This episode is for parents & adults only.   Here's a conversation that integrates the Torah’s wisdom and cutting-edge psychological research to provide a comprehensive approach to educating and supporting our sons and students regarding: health and safety, puberty, marital intimacy, and today’s challenges to kedushah.   Dr. Shloimie Zimmerman, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist who founded and directs Child and Adult Psychological Services PLLC, a multi-disciplinary group mental health practice. A world-renowned speaker and consultant to many non-profits in the fields of child development, education, abuse prevention, and trauma, Dr. Zimmerman is also the Chair of Amudim’s advisory board and Chair of Magen New York’s clinical advisory board.   He recently published the extremely impactful book, "From Boys to Men" that is fantastic.   Through kind and generous donors, you can get Dr. Z's book for just an $18 donation towards Living Lchaim (this includes free shipping!)   ► GET YOUR BOOK HERE: https://www.livinglchaim.com/drz   Through the support of generous benefactors, this book is also available for free to all Mosdos, Mechanchim, or Rabbonim by completing the form in the following link: https://tinyurl.com/Fromboystomenbook   Have Questions, Comments, Concerns? We LOVE Feedback: Email us at Hi@LivingLchaim.com or Yoni@LivingLchaim.com   If you'd like to sponsor your business or company, let's talk: https://www.livinglchaim.com/sponsor   RELIEF IS HERE. Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help!  Call 718-431-9501 or email info@reliefhelp.org https://bit.ly/3GR0LqM   Want to share the show with someone who doesn't have access to the internet or smartphones?   Our free call-in-to listen feature is here:  - USA: 712-432-3489  - UK: 0333-366-0154  - ISRAEL: 079-579-5088   Subscribe to our show to join the journey.   Lchaim.

After struggling with gambling addiction, Ike Dweck slowly turned his life around. He has gone on to help others in need.   He created the SAFE Foundation which is a New York state licensed OASAS (office of alcoholism and substance abuse services) outpatient treatment program located in Brooklyn, New York. They serve as a reliable haven for those experiencing difficulties with cigarettes, vaping, prescription drug addiction, alcoholism, and compulsive gambling.   You can see more about SAFE here: https://www.thesafefoundation.org/   Have Questions, Comments, Concerns? We LOVE Feedback: Email us at Hi@LivingLchaim.com or Yoni@LivingLchaim.com   If you'd like to sponsor your business or company, let's talk: https://www.livinglchaim.com/sponsor   RELIEF IS HERE. Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help!  Call 718-431-9501 or email info@reliefhelp.org https://bit.ly/3GR0LqM   Want to share the show with someone who doesn't have access to the internet or smartphones?   Our free call-in-to listen feature is here: - USA: 712-432-3489 - UK: 0333-366-0154 - ISRAEL: 079-579-5088   Subscribe to our show to join the journey.   Lchaim.

Dr. Eli Shapiro is a licensed clinical social worker with a doctorate in education and specialists certificate in Jewish educational leadership. He is the creator and director of The Digital Citizenship Project, an Adjunct Professor for the City University of New York and a Trustee of the Queens Borough Public Library.   Dr. Shapiro has presented to thousands of parents and school faculty in communities across North America, and has lectured for internationally recognized organizations, including Agudath Israel of America, Consortium of Jewish Day Schools, International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Shluchim, Nefesh International, Prizmah – Center for Jewish Day Schools, Torah Umesorah and Yeshiva University. Dr. Shapiro is an expert on the social and emotional functioning of families and leads a national study on Jewish families and technology.   Have Questions, Comments, Concerns? We LOVE Feedback: Email us at Hi@LivingLchaim.com or Yoni@LivingLchaim.com   If you'd like to sponsor your business or company, let's talk: https://www.livinglchaim.com/sponsor   RELIEF IS HERE. Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help!  Call 718-431-9501 or email info@reliefhelp.org Website: https://bit.ly/3GR0LqM   Want to share the show with someone who doesn't have access to the internet or smartphones?   Our free call-in-to listen feature is here:  - USA: 712-432-3489  - UK: 0333-366-0154  - ISRAEL: 079-579-5088   Subscribe to our show to join the journey.   Lchaim.

In this episode, the Klestzicks explore as an introduction the innovative world of psychedelic therapy, discussing its potential benefits as well as the potential risks involved. Dina provides insights and stories on how complex and nuanced this therapy can be for people as well as the importance of approaching this treatment responsibly and within a safe container. They also discuss the legalities and accessibility of psychedelic therapy currently and where it’s likely moving forward into in the near future.   Dina Beer, LCSW RYT is a clinical psychotherapist and registered yoga teacher in private practice. She specialises in combining Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Somatic practices and is currently trained by Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies for MDMA-assisted therapy (MAPS). Dina is currently offering consultation and education about the risks, benefits and complexities of psychedelic therapy as well as prep and integration sessions. She is also conducting research/interviews with expanded states of consciousness.   See her website: www.AuthenticRoots.org   For more information about current research with Psychedelic Assisted therapy:   MAPS-Mulidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies  https://maps.org/about-maps/   RELIEF IS HERE. Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help!  Call 718-431-9501 or email info@reliefhelp.org https://bit.ly/3GR0LqM   Want to share the show with someone who doesn't have access to the internet or smartphones?     Our free call-in-to listen feature is here:  USA: 712-432-3489  UK: 0333-366-0154 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088   Subscribe to our show to join the journey.   Lchaim.

In this episode, Rabbi Schafier explores how to strengthen your relationship, even if you and your partner are experiencing different realities. We discuss specific ways to communicate effectively, understand and embrace your spouse's emotions, and appreciate each other genuinely.    The Rabbi reveals the ONE THING your husband wants from you more than anything else, and it's not what you think. Similarly, he shares the ONE THING that will make your wife happy, and it's DEFINITELY not what you think.   He also covers the ONLY way to change your spouse so that you can finally get what you need in the relationship.   Get the Rabbi's amazing book (and more) here: https://bit.ly/3Jo0OdX   Rabbi Bentzion Shafier is the founder of theshmuz.com, author of the books Stop Surviving and Start Living, Finding, Keeping Your Soulmate, The Torah Lifestyle and Two Minutes to Bitachon and 10 Really Dumb Mistakes That Very Smart Couples Make. He is also the man behind the Shmuz itself, a forty-five minute weekly shiur that has been loved around the globe for over ten years. He is responsible for delivering cutting-edge Torah content through live webinars, videos, articles and more and can be contacted at rebbe@theshmuz.com.   RELIEF IS HERE. Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help!  Call 718-431-9501 or email info@reliefhelp.org https://bit.ly/3GR0LqM   Want to share the show with someone who doesn't have access to the internet or smartphones?   Our free call-in-to listen feature is here:  - USA: 712-432-3489  - UK: 0333-366-0154  - ISRAEL: 079-579-5088   Subscribe to our show to join the journey.   Lchaim.

Did you know that Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is helpful for all children?    ABA is a therapeutic approach that uses scientific principles of behavior to teach new skills, reduce challenging behavior, and increase positive behavior in children.   ABA is a data-driven and individualized approach that involves breaking down complex skills into smaller, more manageable steps and providing rewards or positive consequences for successful completion of each step. This approach has been shown to be effective in improving social, communication, and learning skills in children with ASD.   In this video, you'll learn about the different techniques used in ABA, such as positive reinforcement, prompting, shaping, and fading, and how they can be applied to help children.   RELIEF IS HERE. Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help!  Call 718-431-9501 or email info@reliefhelp.org https://bit.ly/3GR0LqM   Want to share the show with someone who doesn't have access to the internet or smartphones?   Our free call-in-to listen feature is here:  - USA: 712-432-3489  - UK: 0333-366-0154  - ISRAEL: 079-579-5088   Subscribe to our show to join the journey.   Lchaim.

THIS IS FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY.    Dr. Feuerman is a clinician in private practice, specializing in high-conflict couples and families and male sexual health, as well as a social services executive who develops and supervises community mental health projects.   He specializes in community mental health projects; high-conflict couples and families and is well known for series of talks which includes "The Chosson and Kallah Shmuz You WISH You Had But NEVER Got".   In this episode we explore the role of intimacy in building and maintaining healthy relationships. Join us as we delve into the importance of comprehensive intimacy education and its impact on our personal and marital lives. We also discuss the significance of teaching children about sex ed in a age-appropriate and inclusive manner, promoting healthy attitudes and behaviors.   RELIEF IS HERE. Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help!  Call 718-431-9501 or email info@reliefhelp.org https://bit.ly/3GR0LqM   Want to share the show with someone who doesn't have access to the internet or smartphones?   Our free call-in-to listen feature is here:  - USA: 712-432-3489  - UK: 0333-366-0154  - ISRAEL: 079-579-5088   Subscribe to our show to join the journey. https://www.youtube.com/@LivingLchaim   Lchaim.

A lot of couples struggle with infertility. Most handle their challenge privately, and some more publicly. Yettie is an advocate for telling her journey to help others understand what it's like to be in her shoes.   After years of trying, she and her husband decided to adopt.   In this week's episode, the Klestzicks talk to Yettie and her son, Elimelech, about their adoption experience, the struggle of infertility and the best ways to approach challenging situations.   Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help! Call 718-431-9501 or email info@reliefhelp.org https://bit.ly/3GR0LqM   Want to share the show with someone who doesn't have access to the internet or smartphones? Our free call-in-to listen feature is here: - USA: 712-432-3489 - UK: 0333-366-0154 - ISRAEL: 079-579-5088   Subscribe to our show to join the journey: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingLchaim     Lchaim

In this episode we explore the intricacies of human emotions and offer practical advice on how to effectively manage and navigate our feelings.     Dr. Kobernick is a licensed clinical psychologist and the Founder and Director of The CBT/DBT Center. She received her doctorate at Long Island University - Post Campus where she studied under Dr. Jill Rathus, co-developer of DBT for adolescents.     She has an advanced training in DBT and specialized training in adaptations of DBT for adolescents and children.     In this episode you'll hear more about DBT and its sudden rise in popularity and how to effectively use it.     More info here: https://thecbtdbtcenter.com/     Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help!  Call 718-431-9501 or email info@reliefhelp.org     Want to share the show with someone who doesn't have access to the internet or smartphones?     Our free call-in-to listen feature is here:  - USA: 712-432-3489  - UK: 0333-366-0154  - ISRAEL: 079-579-5088     Subscribe to our show to join the journey.     Lchaim.

It sometimes feels like ADHD is everywhere. How do we define it? How do we recoginze who actually struggles with it? And what can we do to help. This fascinating episode features the world-renowned Dr. Glenn Hisrch.   Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help! Call 718-431-9501 or email info@reliefhelp.org   Want to share the show with someone who doesn't have access to the internet or smartphones?   Our new and free call-in-to listen feature is here: USA: 712-432-3489 UK: 0333-366-0154 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088   Subscribe to our show to join the journey. Lchaim. To watch this interview, go to Living Lchaim's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingLchaim/videos

Rabbi Avremi Zippel was born in Toronto, Canada and moved to Salt Lake City with his parents, in July of 1992. He attended a Jewish High School in Chicago, and attended Rabbinical College in London, England. Avremi participated in Jewish outreach and humanitarian missions, in Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, Wales, and numerous cities throughout the U.S. He was ordained at the Rabbinical College of America in Morristown, NJ by the Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi I.M. Lau, in December of 2013. He married Sheina in January of 2014, and together they moved to Utah later that year, when they created Young Jewish Professionals Utah. They are the proud parents of two adorable little boys.   In February of 2019, Avremi publicly came forward about the decade of sexual abuse he had endured at the hands of a childhood caretaker.  He is believed to be the first Orthodox Rabbi to publicly speak out about sexual abuse in his past. Since then, Avremi has taken a leadership role in combating sexual abuse in religious communities around the world, and advocating for survivors. Avremi serves his community as the Crime Victim Representative on the Utah Council for Victims of Crime, a Legislative-appointed committee. His story has been shared in numerous formats, and he is a sought after lecturer and mentor to communities around the world.   As the Jewish community takes strides in child safety, it’s often easy to lose focus on the voices of the survivors, in an aim to minimize the access of the perpetrators.   In a one of a kind conversation, the Klestzicks sit down with Rabbi Avremi Zippel to discuss the journey of being a male survivor in the Frum community and the twists and turns along the way.   Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help! Call 718-431-9501 or email info@reliefhelp.org   Want to share the show with someone who doesn't have access to the internet or smartphones?   Our new and free call-in-to listen feature is here: USA: 712-432-3489 UK: 0333-366-0154 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088   Subscribe to our show to join the journey. Lchaim. To watch this interview, go to Living Lchaim's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingLchaim/videos

Dr. Michael Herskovics is a leading psychologist in Long Island who sees hundreds of couples a year.   In this episode, he shares some of the most valuable lessons and messages one can use to improve their relationship.   Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help! Call 718-431-9501 or email info@reliefhelp.org   Want to share the show with someone who doesn't have access to the internet or smartphones?   Our new and free call-in-to listen feature is here: USA: 712-432-3489 UK: 0333-366-0154 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088   Subscribe to our show to join the journey. Lchaim. To watch this interview, go to LivingLchaim's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingLchaim/videos

David Pelcovitz is a clinical psychologist, whose career over the past 40 years has focused on clinical practice and research efforts in areas related to trauma, child abuse and parenting. He is currently the Straus Chair in Psychology and Education at the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education at Yeshiva University, where he also serves as Special Assistant to the president as well as teach courses in Pastoral Psychology to the Yeshiva's Rabbinical students. Before assuming that position, Dr. Pelcovitz was Director of Psychology at North Shore University Hospital and Clinical Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at the NYU School of Medicine.   Among his books are Life in the Balance: Torah Perspective on Positive Psychology and Balanced Parenting -- both co-authored with his father and a number of other books, research papers and monographs mostly focusing on PTSD and child abuse.   In this episode we talk to the doc about: Technology, Social Media, phone use and more.   While there are many benefits, lets discuss the challenges and how to deal with them.   Download Dr. Pelcovitz's free powerpoint here: https://www.livinglchaim.com/mental-health   Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help! Call 718-431-9501 or email info@reliefhelp.org   Want to share the show with someone who doesn't have access to the internet or smartphones?   Our new and free call-in-to listen feature is here: USA: 712-432-3489 UK: 0333-366-0154 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088   Subscribe to our show to join the journey. Lchaim. To watch this interview, go to LivingLchaim's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingLchaim/videos

How do we know if it’s an addiction?   Rabbi Abraham Twerski, the foremost expert on addiction in the Jewish community, said that he doubts that at any time in our people’s history there has been as grave a threat to the stability of the Jewish family as internet pornography.   Despite how widespread and devastating it is, very few try to get the help they need.   One man thinks he knows why and he is intent on changing that.   Eli Nash is the CEO and Founder of JEG & Sons Inc. Eli founded JEG & Sons in 2006 to bring no contract and unlocked phones to US e-tailers and retailers. Under his guidance, JEG grew from a startup to a well- recognized distributor servicing some of the top companies in the US.   In addition to his business accomplishments, Eli has taken active role in the non-profit world and has been behind many groundbreaking initiatives within the Jewish community.   From his work to improve the lives of child sex abuse victims through JCW to his founding of MicDrop as a way to give the gift of public speaking to anyone, Eli has sought to positively impact the world around him.   You can find out more about Eli here: https://eliyahunash.com/ To see his TEDx talk, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbYWKVAeu6Y&t As Eli touches on topic that are uncomfortable for many to speak about, Eli shares some of his thoughts and perspective on his Podcast ‘In Search of More’. Please visit: https://insearchofmore.buzzsprout.com/   Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help! Call 718-431-9501 or email info@reliefhelp.org   Want to share the show with someone who doesn't have access to the internet or smartphones?   Our new and free call-in-to listen feature is here: USA: 712-432-3489 UK: 0333-366-0154 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088   Subscribe to our show to join the journey. Lchaim. To watch this interview, go to LivingLchaim's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingLchaim/videos

What exactly does a psychiatrist do? At what point in one's life does one need to go see one? And how do they help people live happier lives? Meet Dr. Rothbort. Dr. Halana is the founder and medical director of the Center for Healthy Minds. She is a Board Certified Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatrist with extensive training and experience treating children, teens and adults with mental health problems. Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help! Call 718-431-9501 or email info@reliefhelp.org Want to share the show with someone who doesn't have access to the internet or smartphones? Our new and free call-in-to listen feature is here: USA: 712-432-3489 UK: 0333-366-0154 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Subscribe to our show to join the journey. Lchaim. To watch this interview, go to LivingLchaim's YouTube channel