Best Kayla Levin Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 220 - What do you think about your life? 10:35

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28d ago10:35

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This week I've got a quick exercise for you to do some "eavesdropping" on that beautiful brain of yours. Enjoy! Other resources mentioned in the episode: First Year Married Course - ⁠kaylalevin.com/newlywed Private Coaching - https://www.kaylalevin.com/private-coaching The Glow Community - https://www.kaylalevin.com/coaching…

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Ep. 219 - We're All a Package Deal 22:16

1M ago22:16

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When you got married, you didn’t just marry him—you married his personality, his family, his past experiences… the whole package. In this episode, we’re unpacking what it really means to accept our spouses (and in-laws!) as a package deal, and how to shift from frustration to curiosity when things feel hard.You'll learn: Why every middah (character…

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Ep. 218 - Your Pesach Challenges 22:17

2M ago22:17

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In this episode, we’re diving into the challenges you sent in that come up around Pesach— navigating in-law dynamics and family expectations coming to an agreement over budgeting for yom tov clothes finding time to actually connect with your husband amidst all the chaos managing less-than-comfortable yuntif arrangements I’ll walk you through how to…

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Ep. 217 - The Peace of the River 24:56

2M ago24:56

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In this week's episode I'm discussing Rav Aharon Feldman's book, The River, the Kettle, and the Bird and how we can use the concept of the peace of the river to create a foundation for growth and connection in our marriages. Resources: The First Year Married Course: kaylalevin.com/newlywed The Glow Community (limited time offer: get the FYM course …

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Ep. 216 - The SRC Day 8 - In-Laws Love 13:02

3M ago13:02

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A good relationship with your in-laws is possible—even if it doesn’t always feel that way. In this episode, we’re tackling one of the most common struggles I hear from newlyweds: feeling criticized or undermined by their mother-in-law. But what if the issue isn’t confidence, boundaries, or even her intentions? What if the key is simply allowing you…

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Ep. 215 - The SRC Day 7 - Communication Upgrade 12:22

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Shana Rishona Challenge Day 7: Communication Upgrade It wasn't easy for me to pick which communication hack to use, but yesterday someone told me that after DECADES of marriage, this tool gave her a new insight into her husband. That's enough HP for me. Here's the idea: women talk back-and-forth. We interrupt to show we get it. We finish each other…

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Ep. 214 - The SRC Day 6 - What Do You Need? 3:36

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💞 Shana Rishona Challenge Day 6: What Do You Need? Have you ever wished your husband would get you a drink/tell you to get some sleep/bring you something to eat so that you could feel like he really cared? Good. That's what you're supposed to feel like during shana rishona. At the beginning of a marriage (I'm talking the first decade), it's about h…

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Ep. 213 - The SRC Day 5 - The Male Mind & You 3:05

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💞 Shana Rishona Challenge Day 5: The Male Mind & You I feel like I could talk for a year about the male mind and not lose interest. If I could go back and talk to MYSELF as a newlywed, this is what I'd share with her first: Listen to what he's saying. I don't mean listen to what he seems to be saying. Or listen to what he's implying. Or listen to w…

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Ep. 212 - The SRC Day 4 - A Day In Unconditional 5:27

3M ago5:27

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Shana Rishona Challenge Day 4: A Day in Unconditional Unconditional love, by definition, is loving someone when they're not meeting your conditions. Loving someone who's doing it all "right" is easy. Unconditional love can ONLY be practiced when he's not doing what you wanted or expected. Sometimes the answer IS more communication or understanding.…

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Ep. 211 - The SRC Day 3 - Your Values Audit 12:20

3M ago12:20

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Resources: ⁠⁠Join the Shana Rishona Challenge on WhatsApp⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Check out the First Year Married Course 💞 Shana Rishona Challenge Day 3: Your Values Audit! Today I'm talking about values, especially when you feel your husband isn't exactly living up to the values in some (large or small) way. We can often get so stuck in feeling we either have to "ac…

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Ep. 210 - The SRC Day 2 - Get Some Oxygen! 2:31

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Resources: ⁠Join the Shana Rishona Challenge on WhatsApp⁠ ⁠Check out the First Year Married Course 💞 Shana Rishona Challenge Day 2: Get Some Oxygen! 💞 Think about your young marriage like a preemie. Why do we put these tiny babies into incubators? We want to protect them from germs and we want to make sure they get high-quality oxygen. Your new mar…

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Ep. 209 - The Shana Rishona Challenge Day 1 5:17

3M ago5:17

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In this episode Kayla introduces the Shana Rishona challenge, inspired by her First Year Married course. Kayla emphasizes the importance of cultivating 'newlywed energy' regardless of how long you've been married. She shares her recent experience of balancing family needs while revamping her marriage course and explains the purpose of the eight-day…

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Ep. 208 - Appreciation vs. Flattery 17:27

4M ago17:27

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If it sometimes feels strange to "give points" or "be positive" or all those other marriage tricks we're told are so vital to seeing the best in our husbands, I might have a solution for you. ---Want to make the most of shana rishona? Join the hundreds of women who are reaching for the top of what marriage can offer by learning the skills that make…

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Ep. 207 - Shana Rishona is All the Things with Mushka Gopin, host of the Shana Rishona Summit 26:22

5M ago26:22

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Mushka and I share a soapbox today about the need to widen our focus when we support women in shana rishona. Her upcoming summit does exactly that (and I hope I do the same in my online course!) and so I'm thrilled you'll get a behind-the-scenes peek into what she's offering THIS WEEK. Important links for you: Register for FREE for the Shana Rishon…

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Ep. 206 - From Self Centered to Self Aware (Three Ways to Maximize Shana Rishona Part 3) 19:24

6M ago19:24

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Want to make ANY changes in your life or relationship? The first step is self-awareness. No, I don't mean you need to go meditate on a grassy hill. You need to know what's driving you. What you're thinking. What's that inner monologue going through your head all day--and where's it taking you? Today I'm talking about the basics of getting yourself …

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Ep. 205 - No Training, He's Not a Puppy (Three Ways to Maximize Shana Rishona Part 2) 13:49

7M ago13:49

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Today I'm sharing with you one of my PET PEEVES that I hear all over--even from those I admire and respect greatly--and that is talking about your husband like he's a puppy that needs "training." In today's episode I'm going to try to onboard you onto my mission to step away from this mindset by explaining to you the unintended consequences of this…

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Ep 197 - Why You Don't Have Enough Time - Summer Series Replay 24:21

7M ago24:21

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This summer we're going back to basics and bringing you the oldies but goodies--our most popular and fundamental episodes. Don't stress about catching up on every past episode--if you need it, we're bringing it to you here. Want to take this work further? I would love to coach you inside my coaching program, How to Glow. It's a no-commitment monthl…

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Ep. 204 Get A Life (Three Ways to Maximize Shana Rishona Part 1) 12:37

7M ago12:37

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We just opened doors for the First Year Married course and to celebrate I'm giving you a 3 part series on how to get the most out of shana rishona. This episode is mainly for my newlyweds out there, but these tools are relevant no matter how long you've been married. In today's episode, find out how getting a life is CRITICAL for a happy marriage--…

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Ep. 203 - For the Love of Newlyweds 17:11

1y ago17:11

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Welcome back to you and me!! Today we're talking about what shana rishona is really all about. It might not be what you think! (Plus a tool that can help you at any stage of your marriage.) The First Year Married program launches June 2! If you're a newlywed, you can sign up here: kaylalevin.com/newlywed The Glow Community to join us for Mastermind…

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Ep 202 - The Power of Small 11:47

1+ y ago11:47

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When the issue seems so big it can be hard to see the value of each small action. This week we're discussing the power of making small steps--whether in response to the war, in our marriages, or any area. Also an update on the podcast, the Shalom for Shalom Project, and other ways to work on your marriage now. To join the Shalom for Shalom Project …

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Ep 201 - Mind Management (Replay) 17:59

2y ago17:59

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This summer we're going back to basics and bringing you the oldies but goodies--our most popular and fundamental episodes. Don't stress about catching up on every past episode--if you need it, we're bringing it to you here. Want to take this work further? I would love to coach you inside my coaching program, How to Glow. It's a no-commitment monthl…

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Ep 200 - Newlyweds All Over Again! (Summer Replay) 20:30

2y ago20:30

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This summer we're going back to basics and bringing you the oldies but goodies--our most popular and fundamental episodes. Don't stress about catching up on every past episode--if you need it, we're bringing it to you here. Want to take this work further? I would love to coach you inside my coaching program, How to Glow. It's a no-commitment monthl…

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Ep 199 - Your Husband Doesn’t Need to Tell You How He Feels (Replay) 17:43

2y ago17:43

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This summer we're going back to basics and bringing you the oldies but goodies--our most popular and fundamental episodes. Don't stress about catching up on every past episode--if you need it, we're bringing it to you here. Want to take this work further? I would love to coach you inside my coaching program, How to Glow. It's a no-commitment monthl…

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Ep 198 - Your Mother-in-Law (Replay) 29:36

2y ago29:36

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This summer we're going back to basics and bringing you the oldies but goodies--our most popular and fundamental episodes. Don't stress about catching up on every past episode--if you need it, we're bringing it to you here. Want to take this work further? I would love to coach you inside my coaching program, How to Glow. It's a no-commitment monthl…

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Ep 196 - Your First Year Married - Summer Series Replay 15:51

2y ago15:51

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This summer we're going back to basics and bringing you the oldies but goodies--our most popular and fundamental episodes. Don't stress about catching up on every past episode--if you need it, we're bringing it to you here. Want to take this work further? I would love to coach you inside my coaching program, How to Glow. It's a no-commitment monthl…

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Ep 195 - When Connecting Is Hard with Miriam Campbell 43:31

2y ago43:31

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This week I brought on my good friend Miriam Campbell for a fascinating discussion on how to connect to others when it's challenging. Sometimes we don't want to connect, or we are going through all the motions but we're not totally there. Listen to hear why this is all part of our process--a process we really do want to be engaged in. You can learn…

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Ep 194 - How Breathing Makes You Better 10:40

2y ago10:40

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Even if you have a great positive thought, if your nervous system has been hijacked and you're in fight or flight, that thought is just not going to stick. This week I'm introducing you to Nervous System 101. Our guest coach Ilana Kendal will be taking this much deeper inside of How to Glow in July! Want to join us? You can sign up today at kaylale…

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Ep 193 - When Your Husband Needs Support 13:47

2y ago13:47

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When life is stressful, sometimes the last thing you think you can handle is supporting a struggling husband. Today I want to talk about some of the struggles I'm seeing a lot with the clients I work with and how fierce support can create a bedrock for your marriage you will be so grateful for in the decades to come. Want to take this work further?…

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Ep 192 - When Your Husband Goes on a Business Trip 16:13

2y ago16:13

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The Business Trip Phenomenon: when your husband goes away and suddenly you are SUPER functional and do so much better than when he was home--WHY is that? Why can't you manage when he's around? And then, instead of him coming home and seeing how great you're doing, you totally fall apart. Has this ever happened to you? Listen this week to hear why t…

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Ep 191 - Boundaries 20:37

2y ago20:37

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This week we're taking a deep dive into BOUNDARIES. What does it really mean to "have no boundaries" and what do we do with those people in our lives who make us crazy because they don't respect our boundaries? How do we set a boundary and, most importantly, what if our own boundaries need some work? Referenced in this episode: Facing Codependence …

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Ep 190 - Your Relationship with Yourself - Replay 22:51

2y ago22:51

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This week, we're all (myself included!), listening to a replay of "Your Relationship with Yourself" - episode 89. Enjoy! In this replay episode, I emphasize the importance of having a positive relationship with oneself, focusing on understanding the mechanics of developing that relationship, the concept of thought work, and its relevance to relatio…

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Ep 189 - Get Your Phone Out of The Bedroom 17:00

2y ago17:00

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Hey there! In this podcast episode, I want to talk to you about why it's so important to keep your phone out of the bedroom, especially when it comes to maintaining a healthy marriage. Now, I know that there's no one-size-fits-all approach to marriage advice, but I truly believe that every couple should design their own marriage and create a relati…

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Ep 188 - The Hope Paradox 19:16

2y ago19:16

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Hope sounds so nice, doesn't it? Except when it gets us into trouble. This week I'm unpacking this seemingly innocent emotion that can sometimes keep us stuck--and how to know when we're in a helpful hope or a not-so-helpful hope. Want to take this work further? I would love to coach you inside my coaching program, How to Glow. It's a no-commitment…

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Ep 187 - I Was Supposed to Have A Baby - Dr. Aimee Baron 52:25

2y ago52:25

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Whether infertility has personally affected you or not, it has a major impact on the Jewish community. Dr. Aimee Baron joined me to discuss the work behind her non-profit, I Was Supposed to Have A Baby, her own infertility journey, the many forms of infertility, and the ways that we can support and be sensitive to those going through this journey. …

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BONUS: Feel Better in Your Body 1:12

2y ago1:12

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Check out what we'll be doing in May inside of the How to Glow Community. Sign Up Here: kaylalevin.com/coaching

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Ep 186 - Hormones & Health with Lauren Allen 36:05

2y ago36:05

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If you're guilty of skipping meals in lieu of a coffee or regularly staying up too late but can't really get motivated to break those habits (or you can't even imagine why you'd want to), this interview is for you. I had Lauren Allen, health coach with a focus on hormonal health, come on and give us some practical, real-life tips (and share her ama…

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Ep 185 - Sefira & Personal Growth with Ruchi Koval 50:17

2y ago50:17

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For personal development junkies like us, sefira is kind of our time. It's the time when we put our awareness on different traits and check on how well they are integrated and serve us to be our best selves. So I invited Ruchi Koval to speak to us about how to realistically bring these ideas into our lives to take advantage of this spiritual opport…

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Ep 184 - Pre-Pesach Pep Talk 7:19

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I'm dropping in here this week to give you a quick reframe if you're struggling to feel energized this Pesach. Because I love you!!! Enjoy--and please share with whoever needs it! If you're a new listener, please subscribe and join us for the journey! If you're new here, please subscribe!If you need more of this, you must get into the online How to…

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Ep 183 - How to Not Kill Anyone This Pesach 18:29

2y ago18:29

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I think the title pretty much sums it up. If you're new here, please subscribe! If you need more of this, you must get into the online How to Glow community. Like, now. kaylalevin.com/coaching Also, if you want to check out Ilana Kendal's book Choosing Up, you can do so right here.

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Ep 182 - Get Ready for Pesach with Meira Spivak 39:47

2y ago39:47

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We're in the pre-Pesach home stretch and if you're looking to get your head on straight, Meira Spivak is your woman! Meira and I talk about the strategies in her book, How to Get Ready for Pesach in Five Days, and how we can set ourselves up for success without having to start cleaning before Chanukah. Whether you have a tried-and-true system and a…

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Ep 181 - You've Already Begun 10:23

2y ago10:23

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Does self-improvement ever feel like so much work? Today I've got some really good news for you: you're already way further along than you realize. This week I'm going to help you see the progress you've ALREADY made, even if you only just realized this area is something you want to work on. This boost will give you the motivation you need, and des…

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Ep 180 - Gender in Judaism with Miriam Kosman 56:35

2y ago56:35

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This is a LANDMARK episode for How to Glow because today's guest has had a tremendous influence on the way that I approach coaching and personal development for you all. Rebbetzin Miriam Kosman is a lecturer, teacher, and author of the book Circle, Arrow, Spiral and she joins me today to discuss what gender is all about in Jewish thought and how th…

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Ep 179 - Purim & Your Brain 17:46

2+ y ago17:46

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Want to take this work further? I would love to coach you inside my coaching program, How to Glow. It's a no-commitment monthly program where you can get coached every week and be part of an amazing community of women. Ready to give it a try? Join today at kaylalevin.com/coaching

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Ep 178 - The Creative Life with Rivki Silver 47:43

2+ y ago47:43

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Rivki and I got together to talk about creativity. It was awesome. You should listen. Especially if you don't think you're creative, or you ever had anything be hard, basically, ever. In this episode: Rivki and Alex's awesome podcast, Deep Meaningful Conversations Reach out to Rivki at [email protected] If you loved this episode, make sure to s…

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Ep 177 - Why I Quit Social Media 17:09

2+ y ago17:09

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I finally left social media, after years of thinking about it, considering it, and weighing the pros and cons. I wanted to share my thought process with you. Whether your decision is about social media or any other area of your life where you're constantly wavering back and forth, I hope this episode will help you gain some clarity on HOW we can ma…

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176 -The Meaningful Life with Raquel Kirszenbaum 51:14

2+ y ago51:14

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Ready for a pep talk? Raquel Kirszenbaum is a popular teacher and speaker and I invited her to come onto the podcast to give us a boost of her energy (she has so much to spare!), positivity, and drive for Torah and a meaningful life. You won't want to miss this one. Make sure to share it with a friend! Want to take this work further? I would love t…

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BONUS - Your Big Story 13:54

2+ y ago13:54

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This month we are focusing on Your Big Story--that story that doesn't even feel like a thought, it feels like the TRUTH. It's how you describe your life, how you feel about your life, and if isn't serving you, this is the month for us to find one that will. Join us for our February topic in my coaching community at kaylalevin.com/coaching…

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Ep 175 - Domestic Abuse with Rebecca Saleman of Shalom Task Force 1:05:09

2+ y ago1:05:09

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We don't want to have to talk about it, but we do. Shalom Task Force is an incredible organization and the more we understand how they help, the more we can support them. Rebecca Saleman is the director of the Shalom Task Force hotline and she gave us a look into what that program provides as well as a general working definition of what makes a rel…

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Ep 174 - If He Really Loved Me 17:16

2+ y ago17:16

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Have you ever had (or heard) this thought? If he really loved me... he'd remember my birthday, or he'd help me out more, or he'd ask about my day... We've all been there. Well, this thought is terrible. It's not just terrible because it feels bad (which it does), it's also terrible because it doesn't get you anywhere productive. Here's how you can …

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Ep 173 - Listen In On A Real Coaching Session 44:57

2+ y ago44:57

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Have you ever wondered what a coaching session is actually like? If that's a yes, then today will be SO FUN for you! Listening in on someone else getting coached is actually a super powerful way to get your OWN breakthroughs. So I can't wait to hear what you discover from listening to this! Also, if you're someone with big goals for yourself and yo…