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Behind the Scenes of the “Let’s Stay Safe” Book- with Bracha Goetz

The Franciska Show

Release Date: 01/28/2025

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In this episode of the Franciska Show, author Bracha Goetz discusses her journey of personal transformation and her impactful work as a children's book author. Goetz, who wrote 43 children's books and one memoir, shares how her books aim to instill gratitude in children and help their souls shine. She recounts her dramatic shift to becoming Torah observant during a trip to Israel and details her educational background, including studying psychology at Harvard with aspirations to become a psychiatrist. Goetz also delves into her work in combating child abuse within the Orthodox community, leading to the creation of the acclaimed 'Let's Stay Safe' book. She highlights the challenges she faced, such as her name being removed from the book due to fears of backlash. Additionally, Goetz introduces recent works focused on promoting healthy lifestyles and combating entitlement among children, and explains her new venture of self-publishing with her family's help. The episode underscores Goetz's commitment to empowering children through meaningful literature.
 
 
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:43 Bracha Goetz's Background and Journey
02:52 Discovering Spirituality and Judaism
04:58 Challenges and Changes in Life
09:23 The Let's Stay Safe Book
14:18 Impact and Reception of the Book
19:59 Empowering Children Through Literature
22:53 Backlash and Personal Reflections
23:39 The Decision to Publish Without Legal Counsel
24:10 Coping with Unrecognized Authorship
24:40 Embracing Pain and Healing
26:04 Promoting Healthy Living in the Orthodox Community
28:17 Addressing the Entitlement Epidemic
29:36 The Power of Gratitude
32:32 Personal Reflections and Future Projects
40:10 The Creative Process of Publishing Children's Books
41:47 Fun Facts and Family Connections
42:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
 
 
 
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