248. Learning to Surrender When Life Doesn't Go as Planned

In this heartfelt conversation, Rebbetzin Bat-Chen Grossman sits down with artist Blima Nachama to explore resilience, surrender, and the unbreakable part of our souls.Through the lens of her art and personal journey, Blima shares how letting go of control, embracing the messy middle, and learning to slow down can help us reconnect with G-d and discover our inner strength.Together, they explore the power of self-compassion, finding meaning in life's challenges, listening for G-d's guidance, and allowing ourselves to be exactly where we are, trusting that something beautiful can emerge.Links: Get my free guide to Unravel Overwhelm HERESchedule a discovery call with me HEREFind Blima Nechama - https://blimenechama.com

n this episode, Rebbetzin Bat-Chen Grossman sits down with Chevy Mermelstein, an integrative sleep coach, to explore the deeper roots of sleeplessness and what it really takes to find peace at night.Together, they discuss why our minds and bodies sometimes keep us awake, how the pressure to sleep can actually make things worse, and why learning to accept where you are can be the beginning of real change.They also explore the connection between our daytime experiences and nighttime thoughts, the importance of processing emotions throughout the day, and how small moments of pause can help us reconnect with ourselves and with G-d.Whether you struggle with sleep or simply want to feel more present and connected in your everyday life, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on letting go, trusting yourself, and allowing things to become easier.Links: Get my free guide to Unravel Overwhelm HERESchedule a discovery call with me HEREFind Chevy Mermelstein HERE

What does sleep have to do with your business, your marriage, and your ability to handle life's challenges?In this episode of Connected For Real, Rebbetzin Bat-Chen Grossman sits down with Yael Kanner to explore the connection between sleep, emotional regulation, resilience, and the way we show up for the people who matter most. Together, they talk about building routines that support better rest, setting boundaries between work and home, and learning to care for yourself without feeling guilty about it.You'll discover why pushing through exhaustion can affect your decisions, how small changes to your daily habits can support a healthier rhythm, and why connection and community are such an important part of getting through difficult seasons.Because taking care of yourself isn't selfish. It's part of being able to show up for your family, your business, and the life you're here to live.Links: Get my free guide to Unravel Ovewhelm HERESchedule a discovery call with me HEREDM to contact Yael Kaner or find her on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram @yaelkaner and @yaelkanercoaching

What if improving your marriage starts with something as simple as making your bed? Rebbetzin Bat-Chen Grossman and interior designer Shana Cohen explore how your bedroom can become a sanctuary for rest, connection, and your relationship, why small daily habits can make a bigger difference than waiting for everything to be perfect, and how taking care of yourself helps you show up better for your family. They also share practical ideas for creating healthier phone boundaries, bringing more calm into your mornings, and making room for the things that refill your energy.Links: Get my free guide to Unravel Ovewhelm HERESchedule a discovery call with me HEREFind Shana Cohen HERE

What does your relationship with sleep reveal about your relationship with G-d, yourself, and the people you love? In this honest and fascinating conversation, Rebbetzin Bat-Chen Grossman and Shoshana Schwartz explore how our hidden beliefs shape our habits, why we get stuck in patterns of control and anxiety, and how we can create more freedom through curiosity, self-trust, and a deeper connection with G-d.Links: Get my free guide to Unravel Ovewhelm HERESchedule a discovery call with me HEREFind Shoshana Schwartz HERE

In this episode, Rebbetzin Bat-Chen Grossman sits down with newlywed coach Kayla Levin to talk about what it really means to recharge your marriage, whether you’ve been married for one year or forty. They explore how old patterns and beliefs can quietly shape a marriage, why challenges don’t necessarily mean something is broken, and how bringing back playfulness, curiosity, and youthful energy can completely shift the way you experience your relationship. They also talk about what to do when you start wondering, “Did I marry the wrong person?” and how stepping back into curiosity instead of immediately accepting that belief as fact can open up new possibilities. Links: Enter Our 5 Year Anniversary Giveaway HEREFeatured in our Giveaway:Judith Inbar Cosmetics - check her our HEREMarSea Modest Swimwear - check her out HEREFind Kayla Levin HEREGet my free guide to Unravel Overwhelm HERESchedule a discovery call with me HERE

In this episode, I sat down with Lily Aronin to talk about what boundaries really mean when it comes to our relationship with G-d. We explore how to recognize what’s ours to carry and what belongs to G-d, how trusting Him can help us let go of the need to control everything, and why learning to receive can be just as important as learning to give. We also talk about giving ourselves permission to want and enjoy things, stepping outside our comfort zones, and creating more ease by staying focused on what is truly ours to do.Links: Enter Our 5 Year Anniversary Giveaway HEREFeatured in our Giveaway:Judith Inbar Cosmetics - check her our HEREMarSea Modest Swimwear - check her out HEREFind Lily Aronin HEREGet my free guide to Unravel Overwhelm HERESchedule a discovery call with me HERE

This conversation explores what it really means to bring G-d into your everyday life. Rebbetzin Bat-Chen Grossman and Nechama Caplan talk about renewal, seeing G-d in the mundane, letting go of control, listening for His guidance, and recognizing that every moment is an opportunity to reconnect. Links: Enter Our 5 Year Anniversary Giveaway HEREFeatured in our Giveaway:Judith Inbar Cosmetics - check her our HEREMarSea Modest Swimwear - check her out HEREFind classes by Nechama Caplan at - https://www.chabad.org/Get my free guide to Unravel Overwhelm HERESchedule a discovery call with me HERE

Can you believe we've been doing this podcast for five years?!To celebrate, I went back through every episode we've ever recorded and picked the Top 10 that continue to inspire, challenge, and transform lives.This episode is one of them.In this powerful conversation with Faigy Pollock, we explore G-d’s perspective on love, why G-d created marriage, and what it really means to become one while still becoming fully yourself.We talk about love as giving, connection, wholeness, intimacy, and the deeper spiritual purpose of marriage, and why choosing small acts of love can transform your relationship.This episode is a beautiful example of what love in a Jewish marriage can truly look like, and the deeper purpose and connection G-d created marriage for.Links: Enter Our 5 Year Anniversary Giveaway HEREFeatured in our Giveaway:Judith Inbar Cosmetics - check her our HEREMarSea Modest Swimwear - check her out HEREFind Faigy Pollock HEREGet my free guide to Unravel Overwhelm HERESchedule a discovery call with me HERE

Can you believe we've been doing this podcast for five years?!To celebrate, I went back through every episode we've ever recorded and picked the Top 10 that continue to inspire, challenge, and transform lives.This episode is one of them.In this episode, Rebbetzin Bat-Chen Grossman talks with Avigail Gimpel, author of Hyper Healing, about ADHD symptoms, marriage, parenting, and learning to see “different” instead of “broken.”They discuss focusing on strengths, building habits, communicating with your spouse, encouraging your children, and doing the inner work that creates more connection at home.Links: Enter Our 5 Year Anniversary Giveaway HEREFeatured in our Giveaway:Judith Inbar Cosmetics - check her our HEREMarSea Modest Swimwear - check her out HEREFind Avigail Gimpel HEREGet my free guide to Unravel Overwhelm HERESchedule a discovery call with me HERE