That's An Issue
by Living Lchaim
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Why So Many Moms Are Secretly Burning Out (with Lisa Sheinhouse)
Why So Many Moms Are Secretly Burning Out (with Lisa Sheinhouse)
About this podcast
In today’s fast-paced world, it can feel harder than ever to build emotional health, strong relationships, and inner peace.
On That’s an Issue, hosted by Elisheva Liss, we have honest, thought-provoking conversations with leading mental health professionals and with people who have personally faced real challenges, from anxiety and trauma to struggles within marriage, parenting, and faith.
Grounded in Jewish values and community, this podcast explores what it means to heal, grow, and connect in today’s world. Tune in for authentic stories, expert insights, and practical tools to help you and
Episodes
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- Why So Many Moms Are Secretly Burning Out (with Lisa Sheinhouse) · 50 minWhat 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…
- The Price of Being Always Connected (with Rabbi Shais Taub) · 1 h 16 minRabbi 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…
- Don't Let Your Kid Go to Camp Until You've Had This Conversation (with Dr. Shloimie Zimmerman) · 1 h 4 minDr. Shloime Zimmerman joins the podcast to discuss how parents can prepare children for summer with confidence, healthy communication, and age-appropriate guidance. The…
- Is Conformity Breaking Orthodox Judaism? · 1 h 3 minDr. Yosef Sokol, licensed psychologist and professor at Touro University, joins Elisheva Liss for a deep and thought-provoking conversation about Jewish identity, emotional…
- How a Mother Can Live On After a Parent's Worst Nightmare (with Sara Dorsky) · 1 h 5 minAfter 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…
- What Happens When Forgotten Girls Are Given a Second Chance (with Judith Abenson) · 1 h 7 minMany 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…
- Let’s Talk Suicide… How to Have the Hard Conversations (with Hadassah Zirkind) · 1 h 13 minDisclaimer: 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…
- My Fight of Abuse, Trauma, Addiction & Rehab in the Jewish World (with Baruch Bergman) · 1 h 27 minTrigger 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…
- What is True Love and How do I Find it? (Rabbi Manis Friedman) · 1 h 11 minThe 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…
- When Your Parent Dies Young, It’s Not Possible to Move On (Anina Jasper-Brody & Joe Gross) · 48 minHow 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…
- What Living with ADHD Really Means & How to Thrive (with Dr. Sara Markowitz) · 1 h 4 minThis episode dives into the unique challenges and strategies for managing ADHD within the Jewish community, led by Dr. Sara Markowitz, a clinical psychologist who shares her…
- Eating Disorder Expert Explains Ozempic, Anorexia, and When Picky Eating is a Big Deal (with Dr. Malka Sears) · 1 h 11 minThis episode is JAM packed with important info about eating disorders. We sat down with Dr. Malka Sears, a licensed clinical psychologist in NY and NJ providing high-quality…
- Opening Up About My Anxiety & Jealousy Struggles (with Dovid Bashevkin) · 1 h 12 minDovid Bashevkin is the founder of the wildly popular 18Forty movement which is a new media company that helps users find meaning in their lives through the exploration of Jewish…
- Overcoming My 26-Year Stuttering Problem (with Yanky Kaufman) · 1 h 14 minMeet Yanky Kaufman. He stuttered for his entire life. Until a revolutionary idea helped him COMPLETELY stopped. Yanky and his team today help thousands of people take back the…
- Rebuilding Life After Abuse (with Ray of Hope) · 1 h 0 minIn the spring of 2019, two women in the Jewish community met and discovered that they shared a mutual need. Despite their experiences of personal healing, and despite supportive…
- What I Wish I Knew About Suicide (with Stuart Katz) · 1 h 3 minTrigger Warning: This episode talks about suicide. Suicide is the second largest cause of death for individuals between the age of 10 - 34. Stuart Katz is a mental health…
- The Jewish Parent’s Guide to “The Talk” (with Dr. Shloimie Zimmerman) · 60 minWarning: This episode is for parents & adults only. Here's a conversation that integrates the Torah’s wisdom and cutting-edge psychological research to provide a comprehensive…
- My Gambling Addiction Story & How I Help Addicts Recover (with Ike Dweck) · 58 minAfter struggling with gambling addiction, Ike Dweck slowly turned his life around. He has gone on to help others in need. He created the SAFE Foundation which is a New York…
- Taming Technology: Learning to Use the Internet in a Healthy Way (with Dr. Eli Shapiro) · 1 h 13 minDr. Eli Shapiro is a licensed clinical social worker with a doctorate in education and specialists certificate in Jewish educational leadership. He is the creator and director of…
- 10 Dumb Mistakes Smart Couples Make (with Rabbi Bentzion Shafier) · 1 h 5 minIn this episode, Rabbi Schafier explores how to strengthen your relationship, even if you and your partner are experiencing different realities. We discuss specific ways to…
