In this fourth episode of our Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month series, Matana welcomes back DBT therapist Meg Rowley for a powerful and practical conversation on supporting loved ones with BPD. After exploring diagnosis, the recovery journey, and core DBT skills in previous episodes, today’s discussion turns the spotlight on family members and caregivers—and the vital role they play.

Together, Matana and Meg unpack:

• How to support someone with BPD without enabling
• Why regulating your own emotions is the first step
• The power and nuance of validation (plus what NOT to say)
• How to set healthy boundaries with compassion
• What to do in crisis moments—and what not to do
• Practical skills families can use immediately
• How therapy, self-care, and radical acceptance help loved ones stay grounded

This episode is a must-listen for parents, partners, siblings, and close friends looking to support a loved one with BPD—while also protecting their own mental health. You’ll walk away with clarity, actionable tools, and renewed hope.

Resources Mentioned:

• Family Connections (NAMI/NIMH)
• TARA (Treatment & Research Advancements for BPD)
• Emotions Matter
• The importance of personal therapy and distress tolerance

You can support your loved one—and yourself—by leading with compassion, clear limits, and the powerful tools of DBT.

If you need more support in your mental health journey we offer free 30-minute fitting calls for our coaching program. You do not have to walk through your mental health struggle alone. Because as always, together is better! There is no substitute for a listening ear. Get Your Free 30 Minute Consultation Today.

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Connect with Meg: mrowleydbt@bhbehavioralassociates.com

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Rikki Jacobson Davies, a therapist specializing in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and trauma therapy shares her journey into the field, the evolution of trauma understanding, and the importance of hope in healing. Rikki explains the principles of IFS, its relationship with other modalities like EMDR, and the significance of integrating different therapeutic approaches for holistic healing, the complexity of trauma and the need for personalized therapeutic strategies.

Rikki delves into the intricacies of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, exploring how individuals can engage with their trauma without needing to know the exact source of their pain. She discussed the importance of experiential knowing, the role of self in healing, the distinction between healing the pain versus the narrative of trauma and the individual journey of healing, emphasizing that it is a lifestyle choice rather than a quick fix.

There is a complex relationship between compassion and accountability in the context of healing, particularly when dealing with harmful behaviors. There is significant importance of compassion, values, and the dialectical approach in therapy, emphasizing the need for therapists to guide clients towards meaningful goals and the challenges of addiction, the neuroplasticity of the brain, and the significance of finding the right practitioner. Rikki shares insights on books that have influenced her understanding of trauma and healing, advocating for a more complex and multifaceted approach to healing that honors individual experiences.

As a private clinician and sought-after lecturer, Rikki developed a unique approach to navigating and healing from complicated, confusing, and painful relationships. She speaks the language of relational trauma and teaches advanced clinicians to understand it and navigate it for themselves and their clients. Rikki has spent more than a decade developing programs and training people in positions of influence, all aimed at creating institutional, communal, familial, and psychotherapeutic cultures that foster safety and respect. Her collaborations ranged from community leadership and educational institutions to therapists and leaders in the mental health community. The trainings and workshops she created have been delivered in over 20 institutions and organizations, reaching thousands of people throughout Israel, Europe, and the United States.

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Connect with Rikki: rikki@relationalresilience.com

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In our 3rd part in our series on Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Meg again joins us. Discover the toolset available to help manage BPD with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT's core principles, techniques, and applications can be used and included mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and radical acceptance. Critically important is emphasizing the importance of mindfulness as a foundational skill in DBT, serving as a gateway to other techniques.

The "TIP skills" (Temperature, Intense exercise, Paced breathing, and Paired muscle relaxation) as effective tools for quickly reducing physiological arousal during moments of crisis.

Emotion regulation emerges as another crucial component of DBT, focusing on understanding, experiencing, and expressing emotions in healthy ways. Meg explains the concept of "wise mind" and shares practical techniques for modulating emotional intensity, such as paced breathing and opposite action.

Another tool is interpersonal effectiveness, which involves acquiring skills for assertiveness, effective communication, and boundary-setting in relationships. Meg introduces the "DEAR MAN" technique (Describe, Express, Assert, Reinforce, Mindful, Appear confident, Negotiate) as a structured approach to making requests and resolving conflicts respectfully.

Radical acceptance is discussed as a key aspect of distress tolerance, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and embracing reality, even when it is difficult or painful. Meg and explores how radical acceptance allows individuals to move beyond resistance and toward meaningful change.

These skills and many more, empower individuals to make informed choices, take control of their lives, and cultivate resilience in the face of adversity.

If you need more support in your mental health journey we offer free 30-minute fitting calls for our coaching program. You do not have to walk through your mental health struggle alone. Because as always, together is better! There is no substitute for a listening ear. Get Your Free 30 Minute Consultation Today.

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Connect with Meg: mrowleydbt@bhbehavioralassociates.com

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Diving deep into the world of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) we explore its comprehensive approach to mental health treatment. In this second part in our BPD series with Meg Rowley, we cover various aspects of DBT, including its structure, modes of treatment, and the intricate skills involved. Meg provides insight into the therapeutic process, emphasizing the importance of commitment and dedication to DBT's multifaceted approach and touch upon the roles of individual therapy, skills groups, coaching, and consultation teams in DBT, highlighting the intensive nature of the treatment and its focus on behavioral change.

Meg is deeply committed to guiding individuals through the journey of healing and transformation and reflects on the significance of family involvement in supporting loved ones undergoing DBT and the profound impact of Marshall Linehan's visionary approach to mental health treatment and provides a comprehensive overview of DBT and its transformative potential for individuals seeking to overcome emotional challenges and build a life worth living.

If you need more support in your mental health journey we offer free 30-minute fitting calls for our coaching program. You do not have to walk through your mental health struggle alone. Because as always, together is better! There is no substitute for a listening ear. Get Your Free 30 Minute Consultation Today.

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Connect with Meg: mrowleydbt@bhbehavioralassociates.com

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Meg Rowley is a seasoned therapist specializing in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). With over a decade of clinical experience, Meg brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion and dedication to helping individuals navigate the complexities of borderline personality disorder (BPD) with her experience, insight and practical advice.

As a firm believer in empowerment and resilience, Meg's expertise provides invaluable insights and tools for understanding and managing BPD by exploring the role of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in treatment, the challenges of phone coaching, and the evolution of DBT over time.

Meg explains the origins of BPD, the impact of trauma, and the intersection of BPD with other mental health conditions and sheds light on reducing stigma, supporting loved ones with BPD, and the transformative potential of individuals with this diagnosis to demystify BPD and offer hope and understanding.

If you need more support in your mental health journey we offer free 30-minute fitting calls for our coaching program. You do not have to walk through your mental health struggle alone. Because as always, together is better! There is no substitute for a listening ear. Get Your Free 30 Minute Consultation Today.

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Connect with Meg: mrowleydbt@bhbehavioralassociates.com

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During Mental Health Awareness Month we continue to tackle the stigma around the term BPD, "borderline personality disorder" and explore how it affects diagnosis and relationships. Through real stories and expert advice we will learn about the traits of BPD and how therapies like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) can help manage its challenges.

Our goal is to challenge misconceptions and foster empathy for those living with BPD and offer a beacon of hope, emphasizing the journey toward understanding and healing. By unpacking the complexities of BPD we can promote awareness and support for individuals navigating this often misunderstood disorder.

If you need more support in your mental health journey we offer free 30-minute fitting calls for our coaching program. You do not have to walk through your mental health struggle alone. Because as always, together is better! There is no substitute for a listening ear. Get Your Free 30 Minute Consultation Today.

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Courtney Runyon faced paralysis and betrayal but overcame both with the power of resilience. She found solace in humor, using laughter as a tool to uplift herself and others. Embracing vulnerability and imperfections, Courtney emphasizes adaptability and creativity in turning setbacks into opportunities, such as shifting her goal from running a marathon to hiking across Spain.

Through practicing gratitude and cherishing both the good and bad moments, she highlights the temporary nature of life's challenges and the opportunities they offer for growth. Courtney's story underscores the importance of taking responsibility for emotions, practicing empathy, surrendering to what cannot be controlled, and maintaining integrity as essential steps towards resilience and personal empowerment.

If you need more support in your mental health journey we offer free 30-minute fitting calls for our coaching program. You do not have to walk through your mental health struggle alone. Because as always, together is better! There is no substitute for a listening ear. Get Your Free 30 Minute Consultation Today.

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Links mentioned: Courtney's Video

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Terry Rubenstein is a mother, grandmother, author, podcaster, thought leader, educator and charity founder and a unique pioneer in the field of mental wellbeing and resilience with a remarkable backstory. Over the course of fifteen years, she developed the Resilience Framework, which has impacted countless people across multiple demographics, sectors and platforms.

Terry shares her own experiences and challenges with mental health and delves into what resilience is, her own relationship with it, and its profound significance in her journey. The Resilience Framework offers many applications across different contexts, in how resilience relates to other ideas as is the innateness of wellbeing in humans, healing and its stages, the intelligence of and logic behind the psychological system, and much more. As we unravel resilience and its many applications, there are insights on where it can be found.

Terry's organization, iheart, focuses on young people and employs the Resilient Framework, an instruction manual that explains how our minds work and where the source of wellbeing lies, helpful in activating resilience in young people and families.

If you need more support in your mental health journey we offer free 30-minute fitting calls for our coaching program. You do not have to walk through your mental health struggle alone. Because as always, together is better! There is no substitute for a listening ear. Get Your Free 30 Minute Consultation Today.

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*Connect with Terry:*

iheart Website: http://iheartprinciples.com

Contact: terry@iheartprinciples.com

*Read Terry’s book:​​* Exquisite Mind - How Three Principles Transformed My Life, and how they can Transform Yours ( https://www.amazon.com/Exquisite-Mind-Principles-Transformed-Transform/dp/1780929544 )

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When asked to list essentials or things you can’t live without, food and water are the first things that come up, but there’s one above all that we often overlook: oxygen.

In this extra insightful interview, we have a returning guest: author, hypnotherapist, and breathwork facilitator Fally Klein. Fally has personal experience and a lot of wisdom regarding trauma, resilience, and healing our bodies and souls through different modalities. In fact, we’ve had her for several Hope to Recharge episodes before, with one of our conversations focusing on self-love as the path to healing.

For this episode, we are revisiting the topic of our very first episode with Fally, which focuses on her expertise on breathwork. We first discuss the basics of breathwork: what it is, common misconceptions, its history, and Fally’s personal journey with it. We then delve into the actual process of breathwork, the mindfulness needed, the different methodologies, and how it can affect you positively when properly utilized.

Breathwork is the relationship you have with breath. It reintroduces movement. Breath is life force. It is like a reset button. It is a brilliant system. It is a spirit, it is wise, it is instant. It is a vibration.

Breath is limitless.

If you need more support in your mental health journey we offer free 30-minute fitting calls for our coaching program. You do not have to walk through your mental health struggle alone. Because as always, together is better! There is no substitute for a listening ear. Get Your Free 30 Minute Consultation Today.

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Website: Fally Klein

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In this compelling episode, Micki Lavin-Pell, MS, MA, a seasoned certified marriage and family therapist and relationship coach, sheds light on somatic therapy, harnessing it to unravel trauma and its profound impact on individuals and relationships. From dissecting the intricacies of trauma responses to delving into the healing process, Micki shares valuable insights derived from her extensive therapeutic experience.

The discussion extends to the challenges faced by partners and caretakers of individuals dealing with mental health issues, offering a nuanced perspective on navigating these complex dynamics.

With profound wisdom, Micki provides a unique blend of somatic therapy principles and real-world applications for listeners seeking a deeper understanding of trauma and its transformative possibilities.

If you need more support in your mental health journey we offer free 30-minute fitting calls for our coaching program. You do not have to walk through your mental health struggle alone. Because as always, together is better! There is no substitute for a listening ear. Get Your Free 30 Minute Consultation Today.

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Connect with Micki:

Website: https://www.mickilavinpell.co.il/

Email: mlavinpell@gmail.com

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In this though provoking episode we hear from Kayla Haber-Goldstein, who recants the untold story told in Midrash Le-Chanuka, of Chana, the daughter of the high priest Matisyahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ הַכֹּהֵן בֶּן יוֹחָנָן) (~167 BCE) who risked herself and her dignity and set a series of events into motion that began the revolution that is now known as the story of Chanuka. Chana lived her truth and faced those around her, challenging them to do the same. A powerful story worthy of noting lessons learned and implementing into our lives.

Kayla and her husband Rabbi Shmuel Goldstein, currently serve as the Associate Rabbi and Rebbetzin in Congregation Beth Tefillah in Paramus NJ. Together with their two children they run an open home at which anyone who needs a Shabbat, a dinner or a listening ear is welcome. Besides for speaking engagements and events that Questioning The Answers put on, Kayla has recently become involved in the Agunah crisis. Always open for conversation, to offer a helping hand, or to answer any questions, you can always reach out to her directly via the links below.

If you need more support in your mental health journey we offer free 30-minute fitting calls for our coaching program. You do not have to walk through your mental health struggle alone. Because as always, together is better! There is no substitute for a listening ear. Get Your Free 30 Minute Consultation Today.

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Connect with Kayla:

Website: https://kaylahaber.wixsite.com/questioningtheanswer

Email: kaylahaber@gmail.com

instagram: @questioningtheanswers

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This Thanksgiving, we invite you to support the Hope to Recharge podcast and keep vital mental health conversations going. Your generosity helps us maintain and improve our work to continue giving hope and resilience and to be a source of inspiration and support for those navigating mental health journeys.

As we express gratitude, please click this link and consider investing in the well-being of individuals by supporting our mission. Your involvement directly helps create valuable content and builds a community of understanding. Join us in strengthening this platform so that we can share diverse voices, break down mental health stigma and help us to continue making a positive impact.

Thank you to all who've backed us before. Your support has kept us going for four years.

Together, let's ensure the podcast remains. Thank you for being a crucial part of our shared commitment to mental health advocacy and ensuring that the Hope to Recharge podcast remains a valuable resource, promoting empathy and resilience globally and creating a space where hope, healing, and understanding intersect.

Thanks to all who've been with us, past and present, for making this journey possible.

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In this heartfelt and personal episode, Matana shares her experiences and reflections on recent events in Israel, including the conflict and war. She emphasizes the significance of checking in with one's emotions and needs, expressing empathy, and choosing love and kindness in the face of adversity. Matana discusses her struggle with consuming distressing news and highlights the importance of focusing on the positive and being grateful during challenging times. She encourages listeners to reach out, offer support, and foster connections, spreading love and kindness as they navigate the complexities of the world.

If you need more support in your mental health journey we offer free 30-minute fitting calls for our coaching program. You do not have to walk through your mental health struggle alone. Because as always, together is better! There is no substitute for a listening ear. Get Your Free 30 Minute Consultation Today.

http://www.hopetorecharge.com/1on1

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Awareness can be the first step towards empowerment, and such is the case with adult ADHD. In this episode, join Matana and Dr. Dara Abraham, a psychiatrist specializing in adult ADHD, as they discuss the differences in ADHD symptoms presentation between children and adults, and the general process of getting diagnosed and treated later in life. They also tackle the benefits and side effects of medication as a first-line treatment, other possible forms of care, as well as the common misconceptions about ADHD diagnosis that cause others to hesitate from seeking help.

Often becoming an undiagnosed condition, ADHD tends to be overlooked and carried on over to adulthood, leading to executive dysfunctions, and at times, even secondary disorders. By being aware of its symptoms and the possibility of a late-in-life diagnosis, more people are willing to reach out to a professional and get the treatment they need.

Dr. Dara Abraham is a Philadelphia-based, board-certified psychiatrist. Through her boutique concierge practice, Dr. Dara Psychiatry, she provides personalized assessments and treatment plans to individuals with ADHD, particularly those who receive a diagnosis later in life. Driven by her own journey of getting a diagnosis as an adult, she is dedicated to raising awareness, offering comprehensive care, and empowering patients with knowledge to make informed decisions about their treatment.

• Symptoms of ADHD and determining when they lead to a diagnosis
• Comparing child and adult ADHD symptoms
• The effectivity and side effects of stimulants as a first-line treatment
• How to navigate adult ADHD from diagnosis to treatment
• Common misconceptions about having ADHD

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Resources mentioned:

The American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD)

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)

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Connect with Dr. Dara Abraham:

Website: Dr. Dara Psychiatry

Facebook: Dr. Dara Psychiatry

Resources: ADHD Comprehensive Adulting Plans

Email:drdara@drdarapsychiatry.com

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Sponsors:

https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge

Betterhelp.com is the world’s leading provider of online therapy. Their mission is to make professional counseling accessible, affordable, and convenient, so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere. Head to https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge for 10% off your first month of services. IMPORTANT: Be sure to click this link in order to get the 10% off code. As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.

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In this podcast episode, we are privileged to engage in a deeply moving conversation with Molly Jackson, focusing on resilience, grief, hope, and finding inspiration amidst profound loss.

Molly shares her heart-wrenching experience of losing her daughter Lucy, who tragically passed away after choking on an apple. We delve into the immediate aftermath of Lucy's passing, the heartbreak, and the intense grief that followed. We explore the complexities of grief, the differences in coping mechanisms, and the transformative power of sharing one's story.

As a performer and actress, Molly reflects on her journey toward healing, using her artistic talents to inspire others, and how she found a new sense of purpose in sharing her story of loss and resilience with the world. We also touch on faith, self-discovery, and the importance of acknowledging both the pain and the beauty that life holds. Ultimately, this episode emphasizes the strength of the human spirit, the significance of embracing hope even in the face of immense challenges, and the potential for healing through vulnerability and connection.

Topics Discussed:

• Strategies for navigating grief after a devastating loss.
• Tools for managing grief through therapy, support, and creative outlets.
• Turning pain into resilience through creative expression.
• Navigating changes in beliefs after loss.
• Finding healing by sharing vulnerable stories.

If you need more support in your mental health journey we offer free 30-minute fitting calls for our coaching program. You do not have to walk through your mental health struggle alone. Because as always, together is better! There is no substitute for a listening ear. Get Your Free 30 Minute Consultation Today.

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Connect with Molly:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallyspice

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-commodity-of-connection/id1689147649

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Sponsors:

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Giselle van Lux, based in Berlin, Germany, is blessed from birth with the unique ability to see and feel energy, in words, both thought or spoken and can transform energies in seconds for an uplifting personal growth. This gift enables her to directly “read” energy signatures. She works as a consciousness coach, helping clients work on their energies and realize the power of words in order to manifest the best versions of themselves .

Energy, frequency, vibration, thoughts and words, among many other things: how can these concepts actually transform the way a person lives? In this episode, join Matana and Giselle van Lux as they explore the holistic world and its core concepts. Giselle's unique ability to sense energies from words sets the tone as they delve into important practices such as fine-tuning one's frequency, balancing one's energy through connection to words, and not giving energy to one's fears, all while emphasizing the role of awareness in the process.

In the end, we are encouraged to approach our lives with greater awareness, intentionality, and a deeper connection to our words and the essence of everything around us.

Topics Discussed:

1. Defining energy as part of the spiritual holistic world
2. Fine-tuning one’s frequency and sharing your energy to others
3. Awareness and taking responsibility for your own energy
4. Balancing one’s energy through awareness and connection to words
5. The practice of not giving energy to your fears

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If you need more support in your mental health journey we offer free 30-minute fitting calls for our coaching program. You do not have to walk through your mental health struggle alone. Because as always, together is better! There is no substitute for a listening ear. Get Your Free 30 Minute Consultation Today.

http://www.hopetorecharge.com/1on1

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Connect with Giselle:

Facebook: Giselle Van Lux

Email address: gisellevanlux@web.de

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Sponsors:

https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge

Betterhelp.com is the world’s leading provider of online therapy. Their mission is to make professional counseling accessible, affordable, and convenient, so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere. Head to https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge for 10% off your first month of services. IMPORTANT: Be sure to click this link in order to get the 10% off code. As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.

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As we close out May, designated as Mental Health Awareness Month, Matana reflects on the traumatic event that happened 13 years ago that would lead to the Hope to Recharge podcast.

If you need more support in your mental health journey please reach out to us in our private Facebook group. We also offer free 30-minute fitting calls for our coaching program. You do not have to walk through your mental health struggle alone. Because as always, together is better!

There is no substitute for a listening ear. Get Your Free 30 Minute Consultation Today.

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USA Crisis (Text): 741-741

Canada: 1-833-456-4566

United Kingdom: 116-123

Australia: 13-11-14

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Today’s episode of Hope to Recharge is sponsored by https://Maxifyz.com/ and https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge. 

Maxifyz.com provides doctor formulated, lab certified, USA grown high quality CBD oils, tinctures and 100% legal Hemp products to reduce anxiety and stress, provide muscle relaxation and help to get a better night’s sleep. Use coupon code HOPE to get 10% off your order plus free shipping.

Betterhelp.com is the world’s leading provider of online therapy. Their mission is to make professional counseling accessible, affordable, and convenient, so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere. Head to https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge for 10% off your first month of services. IMPORTANT: Be sure to click this link in order to get the 10% off code. As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.

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As we enter into May, designated as Mental Health Awareness Month, Matana reflects on four years of Hope to Recharge and celebrates walking alongside mental health warriors. She shares how she balances work and passions and lessons learned at the happiness Study Academy retreat in Lake Como, Italy and traveling through Switzerland. Offering practical tips for today and tomorrow as well as the importance of flexibility in mental health support by discovering beauty in Italy and Switzerland and how the power of manifestation in travel and life can help find gratitude in hectic seasons. She discussed the different styles of mental health support offered by a therapist vs. coach and insights gleaned from the positive psychology of Tal Ben-Shahar, that discuss the strategies for a happier and more fulfilling life.

If you need more support in your mental health journey please reach out to us in our private Facebook group. We also offer free 30-minute fitting calls for our coaching program. You do not have to walk through your mental health struggle alone. Because as always, together is better!

There is no substitute for a listening ear. Get Your Free 30 Minute Consultation Today.

http://www.hopetorecharge.com/1on1

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USA: 1-800-273-8255

USA Crisis (Text): 741-741

Canada: 1-833-456-4566

United Kingdom: 116-123

Australia: 13-11-14

International Suicide Hotlines:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines

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Today’s episode of Hope to Recharge is sponsored by https://Maxifyz.com/ and https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge. 

Maxifyz.com provides doctor formulated, lab certified, USA grown high quality CBD oils, tinctures and 100% legal Hemp products to reduce anxiety and stress, provide muscle relaxation and help to get a better night’s sleep. Use coupon code HOPE to get 10% off your order plus free shipping.

Betterhelp.com is the world’s leading provider of online therapy. Their mission is to make professional counseling accessible, affordable, and convenient, so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere. Head to https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge for 10% off your first month of services. IMPORTANT: Be sure to click this link in order to get the 10% off code. As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.

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Having a strained relationship with religion is not new for a lot of people, especially those that come from an Orthodox background. In this episode, Matana and Dr. Leah Katz, a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with teenagers and adults, talks with us about the role of mindfulness in breaking free from the traditions and expectations that keep us from living an authentic life and the journey towards living your authentic self and dealing with the obstacles that come with it. They also tackle the difference between spirituality and religion, and how mindfulness helps in redefining our approach to religion, traditional beliefs, and God.

Mindfulness is treating ourselves with compassion, and only then can we start healing and making peace with living our true selves. In the end, bravery is removing the distractions and instead opening ourselves up, taking a pause, and confronting our pains.

Dr. Leah is a clinical psychologist working in private practice in Portland, Oregon. In 2022, she published her first book “Gutsy: Mindfulness Practices for Everyday Bravery”. She also speaks, writes, and provides expert commentary on mental health.

If you need more support in your mental health journey please reach out to us in our private Facebook group. We also offer free 30-minute fitting calls for our coaching program. You do not have to walk through your mental health struggle alone. Because as always, together is better!

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Connect with Dr. Leah:

Website: DrLeahKatz.com

Instagram: @dr.leahkatz

YouTube: Dr. Leah Katz

Facebook: Gutsy: Mindfulness Practices for Everyday Bravery

Twitter: @drleahkatz

Dr. Leah’s book on Amazon: Gutsy: Mindfulness Practices for Everyday Bravery

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Topics Discussed:

1. The importance of mindfulness and gratitude in everyday life
2. Choosing between living to other people’s standards or becoming one’s true self
3. The struggles that come with redefining one’s relationship with religion and God to achieve healing and peace
4. Judaism’s diverse forms and the different ways of connecting to God
5. Dr. Leah’s book and the gutsiness needed to be free from religious oppression and to live an authentic life
6. The practice of mindfulness as it leads to gratitude and the bravery in confronting one’s pain

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Quotes:

“We all have this one life and we don't know how long we have, and there are some circumstances that we have in life that we cannot change. … But there's things that we can change that can lead us to a more empowered and authentic existence.” @Dr. Leah Katz @MatanaJacobs #HopetoRecharge

“It does take bravery and guts to pause and turn towards our areas of pain.” @Dr. Leah Katz @MatanaJacobs #HopetoRecharge

“I really do think that a mindfulness practice breeds gratitude, because there's just something that happens with this awareness of how fleeting the moments are, and how fleeting life really is, and how much beauty is around us.” @Dr. Leah Katz @MatanaJacobs #HopetoRecharge

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If you need more support in your mental health journey please reach out to us in our private Facebook group. We also offer free 30-minute fitting calls for our coaching program. You do not have to walk through your mental health struggle alone. Because as always, together is better!

There is no substitute for a listening ear. Get Your Free 30 Minute Consultation Today.

http://www.hopetorecharge.com/1on1

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Suicide Hotlines:

USA: 1-800-273-8255

USA Crisis (Text): 741-741

Canada: 1-833-456-4566

United Kingdom: 116-123

Australia: 13-11-14

International Suicide Hotlines:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines

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Today’s episode of Hope to Recharge is sponsored by https://Maxifyz.com/ and https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge. 

Maxifyz.com provides doctor formulated, lab certified, USA grown high quality CBD oils, tinctures and 100% legal Hemp products to reduce anxiety and stress, provide muscle relaxation and help to get a better night’s sleep. Use coupon code HOPE to get 10% off your order plus free shipping.

Betterhelp.com is the world’s leading provider of online therapy. Their mission is to make professional counseling accessible, affordable, and convenient, so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere. Head to https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge for 10% off your first month of services. IMPORTANT: Be sure to click this link in order to get the 10% off code. As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.

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Talli Rosenbaum, an individual, couples and certified sex therapist, who deals mainly with human relationships, and in particular, intimate relationships, joins us in this eye opening episode that confronts a controversial topic that needs exploration. Suppressed and overt traumas of all kinds can be often be triggered and revealed in intimate and personal sexual situations. Even more, one's first sexual experience in of itself, can be perceived as a traumatic event, if conversation, mutual expectations, assumptions and desires are not properly addressed in advance.

Intimacy and the dynamics between marriage partners have been a taboo subject in the orthodox world. In this episode, Matana and Talli discuss emotional and physical intimacy and some of the issues common in the Orthodox world.

• What are Orthodox Jewish women facing when dealing with the mitzvah of Niddah?
• Are Orthodox Jewish men taught the appropriate way to interact with the opposite gender?
• If not, how does this interplay create conflicts?
• What happens when one partner is less interested in sex than the other?

Matana and Talli tackle these questions and more in this episode. Providing validation and empathy to our spouses are imperative to create relational safety. Communication is key to safety in all good relationships as in the case of every relationship that one is trying to repair. Feelings of rejection, anger and resentment are typical when dealing with sexual issues. Therefore, the ability to be completely present and listen to the other person is imperative for the healing to begin and truly take place. Much of our ability to connect has to do with what we were taught about our entitlement toward pleasure, what we were taught about our autonomy over our bodies, as well as our own understanding of our bodies.

About Talli Rosenbaum: Together with Rabbi Scott Kahn, Talli is the co-host of Intimate Judaism, which is one of Matana’s Top 5 Podcasts. She is also the co-author of the book “I Am for My Beloved: A Guide to Enhanced Intimacy for Married Couples.”, together with Dr. David Ribner.

If you need more support in your mental health journey please reach out to us in our private Facebook group. We also offer free 30-minute fitting calls for our coaching program. You do not have to walk through your mental health struggle alone. Because as always, together is better!

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Connect with Talli:

Talli's Podcast: Intimate Judaism

Web: https://integrativepsych.co

Talli's Book on Amazon: I Am for My Beloved: A Guide to Enhanced Intimacy for Married Couples

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Topics Discussed

• The rapid unprepared transition from personal body autonomy to "sharing my body" that newlyweds undergo.
• Misguided notions that a women's body sole purpose is to selflessly serve her spouse with or without consent.
• Indifference towards and denial of physical or emotional intimacy as a result of unrelated traumatic events.
• The pressure to consummate, without the adequate tools, journey or time to build an intimate relationship without preparation or the development of emotional intimacy before marriage.

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Quotes:

• “It creates a very dark beginning. While it can be healed, those early weeks create a certain threat in your nervous system.” @Talli Rosenbaum @MatanaJacobs #HopetoRecharge
• “It's a new age and there's so much more awareness and there's so much more psychological awareness” @Talli Rosenbaum @MatanaJacobs #HopetoRecharge
• “[While] the stigma of going to therapy is going down… but it should be seen as an investment in the thing that is most precious to you even when things are just fine, see what you can improve in.”  @MatanaJacobs @Talli Rosenbaum #HopetoRecharge
• "You have to do what's right for you and look for alternative way.” @Talli Rosenbaum @MatanaJacobs #HopetoRecharge

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If you need more support in your mental health journey please reach out to us in our private Facebook group. We also offer free 30-minute fitting calls for our coaching program. You do not have to walk through your mental health struggle alone. Because as always, together is better!

There is no substitute for a listening ear. Get Your Free 30 Minute Consultation Today.

http://www.hopetorecharge.com/1on1

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Suicide Hotlines:

USA: 1-800-273-8255

USA Crisis (Text): 741-741

Canada: 1-833-456-4566

United Kingdom: 116-123

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