Is Conformity Breaking Orthodox Judaism?

What happens when the pressure to be the perfect parent becomes too much to handle? In this episode, Lisa Sheinhouse, Director of Community Services at Ohel, explores the realities of parental burnout, self-care, and raising children with special needs. Drawing from her professional and personal experiences, she discusses the emotional challenges parents face, from navigating ADHD and learning disabilities to managing societal expectations and judgment. Lisa emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy, community support, and finding balance, resilience, and confidence throughout the parenting journey.★ THIS EPISODE IS POWERED BY ★✦ Ohel: A Lifeline of Care & Healing for Our CommunityFor over 50 years, Ohel has guided our community through life's hardest moments with compassion, now leading in mental health, social services, & addiction recovery for the Orthodox community.Call: 800-603-6435Email: [email protected]: https://bit.ly/4nBWhX5✦ Touro: Build Your Future (and the worlds!)Want a fulfilling career helping others live healthier, more balanced lives? Earn your master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Touro University and gain the skills, mentorship, and hands-on experience to make a real impact.Learn more here → https://bit.ly/4hOGLpIWe LOVE Feedback: email us at [email protected] for a guest? https://www.livinglchaim.com/suggest#TAILchaim.

Rabbi Shais Taub joins the podcast to dig into the loneliness epidemic; why we're more "connected" than ever and lonelier than ever at the same time. The conversation covers the disappearance of third places, why social media works like salt water for a real human need, and Rabbi Taub's own experience of being forced into community through losing a parent despite being, by his own admission, a natural introvert. Rather than treating connection as a numbers problem, Rabbi Taub makes the case for physical presence, real-time commitment, and simply showing up as the actual cure for disconnection.★ THIS EPISODE IS POWERED BY ★✦ Ohel: A Lifeline of Care & Healing for Our CommunityFor over 50 years, Ohel has guided our community through life's hardest moments with compassion, now leading in mental health, social services, & addiction recovery for the Orthodox community.Call: 800-603-6435Email: [email protected]: https://bit.ly/4nBWhX5✦ Touro: Build Your Future (and the worlds!)Want a fulfilling career helping others live healthier, more balanced lives? Earn your master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Touro University and gain the skills, mentorship, and hands-on experience to make a real impact.Learn more here → https://bit.ly/4hOGLpI✦ Soul Survivors with Rabbi Shais TaubA monthly community for "sensitive souls" navigating restlessness, sensory overwhelm, and the challenge of feeling at home in a physical world.Learn more here → https://soulwords.org/soulsurvivors✦ Follow Rabbi Shais TaubYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUdm4q0z1AoH5O5DuhZabzw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbi_shais_taubWe LOVE Feedback: email us at [email protected] for a guest? https://www.livinglchaim.com/suggest#TAILchaim.

Dr. Shloime Zimmerman joins the podcast to discuss how parents can prepare children for summer with confidence, healthy communication, and age-appropriate guidance. The conversation explores practical ways to foster resilience, establish healthy boundaries, strengthen parent-child trust, and create safer environments at home, in camp, and in the community. Rather than relying on fear, Dr. Z emphasizes thoughtful education, strong relationships, and proactive policies that help children thrive while staying safe.★ THIS EPISODE IS POWERED BY ★✦ Ohel: A Lifeline of Care & Healing for Our CommunityFor over 50 years, Ohel has guided our community through life’s hardest moments with compassion, now leading in mental health, social services, & addiction recovery for the Orthodox community.Call: 800-603-6435Email: [email protected]: https://bit.ly/4nBWhX5✦ Touro: Build Your Future (and the worlds!)Want a fulfilling career helping others live healthier, more balanced lives? Earn your master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Touro University and gain the skills, mentorship, and hands-on experience to make a real impact. Learn more here → https://bit.ly/4hOGLpI✦ Get Dr. Zimmerman's Book here:https://a.co/d/0bbeTvSs ✦ Podcast Therapy with Dr. ZListen here: https://www.livinglchaim.com/shows/podcast-therapyWe LOVE Feedback: email us at [email protected] Idea for a guest? https://www.livinglchaim.com/suggest#TAILchaim.

Dr. Yosef Sokol, licensed psychologist and professor at Touro University, joins Elisheva Liss for a deep and thought-provoking conversation about Jewish identity, emotional development, and the inner struggles many people quietly face. Together, they explore why some people go off the derech later in life, the challenges of identity formation, the tension between authenticity and expectation, and what it means to truly understand yourself within the Jewish world. This fascinating and introspective episode dives into psychology, faith, belonging, and the search for meaning in modern Jewish life.★ THIS EPISODE IS POWERED BY ★✦ Ohel: A Lifeline of Care & Healing for Our CommunityFor over 50 years, Ohel has guided our community through life’s hardest moments with compassion, now leading in mental health, social services, & addiction recovery for the Orthodox community.Call: 800-603-6435Email: [email protected]: https://bit.ly/4nBWhX5✦ Lchaim Legacy: Your Story For LifeRecord the stories of your life on video, giving future generations the chance to learn from your experiences and connect with their family history.Book here:→ https://bit.ly/3JPWMPyYou can find out more about our host Elisheva Liss here: https://bit.ly/47ujFRSWe LOVE Feedback: email us at [email protected] Idea for a guest? https://www.livinglchaim.com/suggest#TAILchaim.

After losing her 2.5-year-old daughter in a sudden drowning accident, Sara Dorsky shares her story of child loss, grief, and trauma. She speaks openly about the pain of losing a child, the struggle with guilt and healing, and how she is learning to navigate life after tragedy. This powerful conversation explores coping with grief, mental health, faith, & finding strength after loss, while also raising awareness about pool safety and drowning prevention.This episode is in memory of: Dina Avigayil bas Eliyahu★ THIS EPISODE IS POWERED BY ★✦ TeamProtect.org: Making Pools SaferThese simple devices save thousands of lives a year.Get Here → https://bit.ly/4txSsq0✦ Ohel: A Lifeline of Care & Healing for Our CommunityFor over 50 years, Ohel has guided our community through life’s hardest moments with compassion, now leading in mental health, social services, & addiction recovery for the Orthodox community.Call: 800-603-6435Email: [email protected]: https://bit.ly/4nBWhX5✦ Touro: Build Your Future (and the worlds!)Want a fulfilling career helping others live healthier, more balanced lives? Earn your master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Touro University and gain the skills, mentorship, and hands-on experience to make a real impact. Learn more Here → https://bit.ly/4hOGLpI✦ CleverElly: Making Your Car SaferThis simple car charger gently reminds drivers to check the back seat, helping families build a life-saving habit.Get it Here → https://bit.ly/41N7r32You can find out more about our host Elisheva Liss here: https://bit.ly/47ujFRSWe LOVE Feedback: email us at [email protected] Idea for a guest? https://www.livinglchaim.com/suggest#TAILchaim.

Many young Jewish women carry deep emotional pain from trauma, mental illness, or abuse, often feeling completely alone. The Ranch at Bethel is an 18-acre equine-therapy estate created to give these girls immersive support and a safe place to rebuild their lives physically, emotionally, and spiritually.In this episode, Judith shares how this unique environment helps young women rediscover their strength and begin the journey toward healing.More about Ohr Naava here: https://www.ohrnaava.com/★ THIS EPISODE IS POWERED BY ★✦ Ohel: A Lifeline of Care & Healing for Our CommunityFor over 50 years, Ohel has guided our community through life’s hardest moments with compassion, now leading in mental health, social services, & addiction recovery for the Orthodox community.Call: 800-603-6435Email: [email protected]: https://bit.ly/4nBWhX5You can find out more about our host Elisheva Liss here: https://bit.ly/47ujFRSWe LOVE Feedback: email us at [email protected] Idea for a guest? https://www.livinglchaim.com/suggest#TAILchaim.

Disclaimer:The perspective shared in this episode is based on personal experience and subsequent training and advocacy work. Suicide is a complex and individual issue, and this podcast is not intended to provide clinical or therapeutic guidance. If you or someone you know is in distress, or considering suicide or self-harm, please contact a specialized crisis line or mental health professional in your region.Resources:- USA hotline: 988- USA crisis text line: 741-741- Hadassah's website: https:/preventfrumsuicide.org- Risk Assessment Steps/info: https:/suicideispreventable.org- Frum Warmline: 484-474-0544Note: This episode was filmed months ago and scheduled for release on this date. It's always important to be knowledgeable about this sensitive subject and Hadassah explains the importance of properly addressing these challenges. Hadassah Zirkind is a suicide prevention advocate who speaks from lived experience. After surviving two suicide attempts, she has dedicated her life to raising awareness about the importance of properly addressing suicide, mental health, and real prevention. Through education, honesty, and compassion, Hadassah works to help individuals and communities move past stigma and toward understanding, support, and life.★ THIS EPISODE IS POWERED BY ★✦ Touro: Build Your Future (and the worlds!)Want a fulfilling career helping others live healthier, more balanced lives? Earn your master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Touro University and gain the skills, mentorship, and hands-on experience to make a real impact. Learn more here → https://bit.ly/4hOGLpI✦ Ohel: A Lifeline of Care & Healing for Our CommunityFor over 50 years, Ohel has guided our community through life’s hardest moments with compassion, now leading in mental health, social services, & addiction recovery for the Orthodox community.Call: 800-603-6435Email: [email protected]: https://bit.ly/4nBWhX5You can find out more about our host Elisheva Liss here: https://bit.ly/47ujFRSWe LOVE Feedback: email us at [email protected] Idea for a guest? https://www.livinglchaim.com/suggest#TAILchaim.

Trigger Warning: This discussion touches on sensitive topics related to trauma, abuse, & recovery.Baruch Bergman shares his raw story of surviving sexual abuse as a child in a yeshiva, how the community’s denial deepened his pain, and how that led to years of addiction and mental health struggles. He talks about losing trust in religion, battling shame, and trying to find his place after trauma. Through family support, therapy, and moments of real empathy, he slowly began to rebuild his life and faith. His story is about what silence does to survivors and how being heard can start real healing.★ THIS EPISODE IS POWERED BY ★✦ Ohel: A Lifeline of Care & Healing for Our CommunityFor over 50 years, Ohel has guided our community through life’s hardest moments with compassion, now leading in mental health, social services, & addiction recovery for the Orthodox community.Call: 800-603-6435Email: [email protected]: https://bit.ly/4nBWhX5✦ Touro: Build Your Future (and the worlds!)Want a fulfilling career helping others live healthier, more balanced lives? Earn your master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Touro University and gain the skills, mentorship, and hands-on experience to make a real impact. Learn more here → https://bit.ly/4hOGLpIYou can find out more about our host Elisheva Liss here: https://bit.ly/47ujFRSWe LOVE Feedback: email us at [email protected] Idea for a guest? https://www.livinglchaim.com/suggest#TAILchaim.

The myths of love and marriage, revealing why unconditional love can be dangerous and why many relationships fail. Rabbi Manis Friedman explains that true intimacy isn’t about love but deep commitment. Discover the real reason marriages succeed and how to build a strong, lasting relationship. If you're struggling with love, dating, or marriage, this conversation will change your perspective. More from the Rabbi: https://www.youtube.com/@manisfriedman ✬ Donate and Inspire Millions (Tax-Deductible) ✬ Your generous donation enables us at Living Lchaim to share uplifting messages globally, enrich lives, and foster positive change worldwide! Thank you! 🙏 ➡️ https://www.livinglchaim.com/donate Free call-in-to-listen feature: 🇺🇸 USA: (605) 477-2100 🇬🇧 UK: 0333-366-0154 🇮🇱 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Have Questions, Comments, Concerns? We LOVE Feedback: WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] If you'd like to sponsor your business or company on That's An Issue Podcast, let's talk: https://www.livinglchaim.com/sponsor

How does one move on? Anina Jasper-Brody and Joe Gross share their deeply personal journeys of coping with the loss of a parent at a young age. Through candid conversations, they explore grief, resilience, and the power of community support. From navigating emotional triggers to building happy lives despite their losses, their stories highlight the importance of open discussions around mental health and grief. This episode is a touching reminder that even in life’s darkest moments, healing and hope are possible through shared experiences and mutual understanding.   Explore The Letter S Podcast Here   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4d2ob0F8d_JqXuQzVAkv-A   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3vcMPMuZhJVXbdqUZReskM   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-letter-s/id1624981002   Email: [email protected]   ✬ Donate and Inspire Millions (Tax-Deductible) ✬    Your generous donation enables us at Living Lchaim to share uplifting messages globally, enrich lives, and foster positive change worldwide!  Thank you! 🙏 ➡️ https://www.livinglchaim.com/donate   Free call-in-to-listen feature:  🇺🇸  USA: (605) 477-2100  🇬🇧  UK: 0333-366-0154  🇮🇱  ISRAEL: 079-579-5088    Have Questions, Comments, Concerns? We LOVE Feedback: WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]   If you'd like to sponsor your business or company on That's An Issue Podcast, let's talk: https://www.livinglchaim.com/sponsor   Lchaim.