Live with OKclarity.com

Welcome to Live with OKclarity.com, the podcast that brings you CLARITY on everything Jewish mental health, wellness, spirituality, financial health, and more, while helping you feel OK wherever you are on your journey. Topics covered include: Mental health Wellness Relationships Parenting Anxiety & OCD Trauma & PTSD Addiction & SUDS Depression Mood Disorders Personality Disorders Teen Struggles Financial health Spirituality & Religion Breathwork Somatic Healing Holistic Health Shidduchim and Dating Marriage & Intimacy Career & Entrepreneurship The Live with OKclarity.com podcast is dedicated to exploring the intricate world of Jewish mental health, wellness, and more powered by OKclarity.com, the leading mental health and wellness directory platform for the global Jewish community. The podcast features a rich and diverse range of voices - from therapists, psychiatrists, dietitians, and coaches to Jewish icons and thought leaders, sharing their insights and advice on how to overcome life’s inevitable challenges. These perspectives will shed light on the unique challenges and triumphs encountered at the intersection of Jewish culture, faith, relationships, and physical and emotional well-being. Live with Okclarity.com is more than a podcast; it's a vibrant community where humanity is explored and tackled from a holistic perspective. While this podcast was created to be an invaluable resource for the global Jewish community, it is available and an honor to have those not affiliated listen, learn, and grow. Dive into these conversations with us, where every struggle is acknowledged and every triumph is celebrated. You can join each of these conversations live on OKclarity.com by staying in the loop via OKclarity community on WhatsApp, Instagram, and the Dose of Clarity newsletter. Check out the links below! Find an amazing mental health and wellness professional on OKclarity: https://okclarity.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/okclarity/ Follow the WhatsApp Status: https://wa.me/message/VII7OSG6HQRGB1 Get the Dose of Clarity Newsletter: https://okclarity.activehosted.com/f/1 Become a Verified Professional on OKclarity: https://okclarity.com/professional-membership/ Discover everything OKclarity.com has to offer in one click: https://okclarity.com/connect

Living with Emunah Through Pesach & Beyond with Emmi Polansky and Fay Brezel 04/18/2024

Disordered Eating Recovery: 4 tips to avoid a Pesach relapse with Malka Katzenstien, Life Coach featured on OKclarity.com 04/14/2024

Pesach 2024: Thrive Guide with Michali Friedman, LCSW & Fay Brezel, LMHC 04/14/2024

Friendship Alchemy: The Paradoxical Path to Adult Connection with Rikki Ash, Life Coach Featured on OKclarity.com 04/10/2024

Decoding Forgiveness: 5 secrets to truly letting go with Benson Fox, Life Coach 04/01/2024

Decoding Forgiveness: 5 secrets to truly letting go with Benson Fox, Life Coach The Problem with Forgiveness - Many people struggle with when to let go of resentments, anger and negativity. - There needs to be a balance between enforcing boundaries and not accumulating negativity. - Asking for forgiveness on Yom Kippur can be awkward as it may not match the severity of the wrong. - The goal is to be healthy, enforce boundaries, but not let negativity fester and destroy relationships. Secret #1: Forgiveness is the End of the Journey - Forgiveness should come at the end of a healing process, not the beginning. - The process involves: 1) Acknowledging the wrong, 2) Expressing genuine remorse, and 3) Committing to prevent it from happening again. - After this, a period of appeasement follows to rebuild trust through loving actions. - Only then, after significant time, should forgiveness be humbly requested as a gift, not something deserved. Secret #2: Forgiveness Should Be Earned (But Never Deserved) - Forgiveness is earned through the process of appeasement, but it is never truly deserved from the perspective of strict justice. - A wrong can never be fully taken back, so forgiveness always remains an undeserved gift. Secret #3: Forgiveness Only Makes Sense When Given Out of Love - Love enables a person to transcend strict justice and grant undeserved forgiveness. - Attempting to earn forgiveness makes it easier to forgive, but is not absolutely necessary if there is abundant love. Secret #4: Don't Be a Doormat - Forgiveness should happen after the hurt is over and the threat has passed. It requires trusting the wrong won't be repeated. - One should not forgive severe offenses or patterns of negativity and abuse. Boundaries must be enforced in those cases. - Forgiveness is not healthy or righteous when it enables bad behavior to continue. The person must take the process of reconciliation seriously. Secret #5: Forgiveness Happens on a Spectrum - Forgiveness of oneself requires first processing, respecting and integrating one's own hurt emotions. Let them in before letting them go. - The three part process of acknowledgment, appeasement and forgiveness applies to healing one's relationship with parts of oneself. - If reconciliation is engaged in properly, eventually forgiveness can enable restoring relationships with family to a place of love and connection. Conclusion - Forgiveness is what true healing looks like. It benefits both the forgiver and the forgiven. - One must give time and space to process emotions before engaging in forgiveness. Connect with Benson Fox: https://okclarity.com/directory/benson-fox/ Watch full episode here: https://okclarity.com/exclusive-content/benson-fox/decoding-forgiveness/ Xo Fay & Co. Host: Fay Brezel, LMHC Featured Guest: Michali Friedman, LCSW Find an amazing mental health and wellness professional on OKclarity: Follow us on Instagram: Follow the WhatsApp Status: Get the Dose of Clarity Newsletter: Become a Verified Professional on OKclarity: /episode/index/show/aa41d5c7-8ce4-4ef0-8c7d-ad209839d2f0/id/30585078

Thrive in Your Relationships: 3 essential tips for couples with Bassy Schwartz, LMFT 03/31/2024

Thrive in Your Relationships: 3 essential tips for couples with Bassy Schwartz, LMFT Introduction: Bassy Schwartz, LMFT introduces the topic of emotionally focused therapy (EFT) as the gold standard for couples therapy. Schwartz emphasizes the importance of addressing relationship issues before they reach a critical point. The Problem: People struggle to stay connected to themselves and their emotions while juggling various responsibilities and relationships. Unmet needs and unresolved issues from the past (the "emotional blueprint") affect the way individuals show up in their current relationships. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): EFT helps individuals understand their emotional blueprint and how it impacts their present-day interactions. The therapy aims to synchronize emotions and relationships by exploring the individual's needs, fears, anxieties, and desires. The goal is to rewire the way people feel about themselves and share their emotions with others to foster better connections. Practical Advice: Get to know your emotional blueprint and acknowledge that past coping mechanisms may no longer serve you. Practice self-care by tuning into your needs, interests, and what fuels you emotionally and physically. Use your more authentic, empowered self to connect with others and communicate your needs effectively. Establish healthy boundaries in various areas of life to maintain a sense of self and well-being. EFT in Couples Therapy: Intimate relationships involve a process of reattachment, and EFT helps couples navigate this process. Without a healthy blueprint, couples may face obstacles such as resentment, neglect, rejection, and conflict. EFT creates a safe space for couples to explore their true selves, needs, and desires, fostering open and vulnerable communication. Conclusion: EFT is a highly effective, evidence-based couples therapy model that can lead to life-changing results on both individual and communal levels. Connect with Bassy Schwartz, LMFT: Watch the full episode here: https://okclarity.com/exclusive-content/batya-schwartz/thriving-in-relationships/ Xo Fay & Co. Host: Fay Brezel, LMHC Featured Guest: Michali Friedman, LCSW Find an amazing mental health and wellness professional on OKclarity: Follow us on Instagram: Follow the WhatsApp Status: Get the Dose of Clarity Newsletter: Become a Verified Professional on OKclarity: /episode/index/show/aa41d5c7-8ce4-4ef0-8c7d-ad209839d2f0/id/30587353

Hearts Don't Break Even: 3 tips for navigating heartbreak with Raquel Betesh 03/27/2024

Hearts Don't Break Even: 3 tips for navigating heartbreak with Raquel Betesh In this episode of Live with OKclarity.com Raquel Betesh, a seasoned relationship coach, psychology professor, and podcast host, delves into the multifaceted journey of heartbreak. Through humorous anecdotes and candid insights, she unravels the complexities of emotional pain following relationship endings, shedding light on its prevalence even in brief encounters. Raquel introduces three pivotal strategies for navigating heartbreak: Stop, Drop, and Roll. With empathy and wisdom, she elaborates on each step, offering listeners practical guidance for managing the grieving process. "Stop" encourages individuals to grant themselves permission to mourn authentically, validating their emotions without masking them. "Drop" urges the release of negative energy and unrealistic expectations, suggesting therapeutic practices such as writing closure letters to aid in the healing journey. Finally, "Roll" advocates for self-care and resilience-building, emphasizing the importance of replenishing one's energy and remaining open to new experiences. Throughout the discussion, Raquel underscores the significance of growth and self-reflection in post-breakup phases. She explores the lessons embedded within past relationships, inspiring listeners to transcend fear and embrace the potential for love anew. Drawing upon a poignant quote, she reassures individuals that endings signify the culmination of a chapter rather than the entirety of their story, fostering a sense of hope and empowerment. Connect with Raquel here: Xo Fay & Co. Host: Fay Brezel, LMHC Featured Guest: Michali Friedman, LCSW Find an amazing mental health and wellness professional on OKclarity: Follow us on Instagram: Follow the WhatsApp Status: Get the Dose of Clarity Newsletter: Become a Verified Professional on OKclarity: Watch the full conversation here: /episode/index/show/aa41d5c7-8ce4-4ef0-8c7d-ad209839d2f0/id/30557398

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