The Embodied Jewish Woman with Rena Reiser
280 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWelcome to The Embodied Jewish Woman podcast with Rena Reiser.
This is a podcast made for thoughtful Jewish women searching for the next step in their personal growth, the integration of mind, body, and soul. The Jewish woman embodied.
A place where we acknowledge that success doesn’t come at the price of compassion, health, or peace of mind. A moment to slow down and look deeper into the needs we want to fulfill, learn about the changes we can make at the very roots of our struggles, and get clarity on what is truly valuable to us.
I’ll share powerful mind body tools, compassion based methods, meditations and insights that I use along my own journey and in my work with my clients, as well as interview like minded professionals to pool our collective experience and insight so we can all connect to our inner selves and live life from a mindful and compassionate place.
Download Rena's free Tune In Journal and accompanying meditation to help you embody your emotions at https://www.tuneinjournal.com.
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77 - Stop convincing yourself you look great. Do this instead.
November 23, 2020 13:30 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBWho hasn’t thought this: “Uhhhhh I’ve got nothing to wear” “I hate my nose” “My legs are so fat” “My belly is gross” “I don’t want anyone to see me like this” For years we’ve suffered from so much self-criticism about our bodies. And the surrounding cultures have reinforced it too! So how can we break free and start feeling attractive? In this podcast we’ll explore: Why it's not enough to just convince yourself “I love my fat” How using mindfulness can help dissolve the...
76 - It’s okay to want your body to change. How to find the middle ground.
November 19, 2020 12:56 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this week’s episode we answer the following question about BODY ACCEPTANCE: “On the one hand, I totally connect to the whole positive body image thing. No matter my weight, I can accept my body. When I exercise, it's out of love not to change it. But on the other hand, I would like to be a few pounds less. Is that a contradiction? Have I fallen into diet culture? What am I not getting? I feel like it's not black and white. But I can't seem to find the middle ground. So now I'm n...
75 - From migraines to back pain. How I found mind-body work and what it can do for you.
November 11, 2020 11:03 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBMigraines and back pain. Argh. They would knock me out for days. I’d fight them and resist then and it would just get worst. Until I stumbled across Dr. Sarno’s work. Not only did it help me with these types of pain, but it totally shifted the way I experience any emotion and discomfort, and brought me into the exciting world of mind-body coaching. In this show we’ll explore: What led me to do the work I do today? How do I deal with migraines or back pain? How can you do...
74 - The Feminine Support System (and why we need it)
November 05, 2020 20:24 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBWhat gets in the way of asking for help? I’m ashamed: “Everyone else has their lives together; why do I need it?” I’m scared: “Will they just give us their opinion; are they going to just listen?” I’m strong: “I’ll be ok I made it this far; I’ll keep going” I have clarity: “I’m working forward on my goals already; I know what I’m doing” Familiar? In this week's episode we’ll explore: Can we feel supported by a lamppost? What happens when we get the support we need? The par...
73 - Awakening Greatness with Sara Shaindel Goldwasser
October 22, 2020 17:55 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBIn this episode I interview Sara Shaindel Goldwasser about how we can awaken greatness in our parenting and relationships. Sara Shaindel is a Certified Nurtured Heart Approach (NHA) Trainer. For more info about Sara Shaindel's upcoming courses and to register please contact [email protected]. -- Download my free “Tune In Journal” and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com. Join N...
72 - Inner child work is NOT just about childhood wounds.
October 15, 2020 10:04 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MB“Inner Child Work” It’s become trendy in the self help world. And also controversial. What’s all the noise about? Is it worth exploring? In this episode, we’ll discuss: What’s all the controversy about? What is the misunderstanding about inner-child work? Is inner-child work really dangerous? Is it only safe to do it with a therapist? Can I use it as a self-help tool? Are there different types of inner-child work? What happens when I get to know my inner child? Curious ...
71 - Yom Tov Overwhelm? You’re HUMAN.
October 01, 2020 13:50 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBYep, you’re human. Not superhuman. So especially at this time of year, you may also be feeling overworked and overwhelmed. In this episode we’ll explore different techniques to recharge your internal batteries, be kind to yourself, and still get all your tasks done. How do use breathwork and grounding before you lose it How to listen to your own needs, and what happens when you do 4 PRACTICAL steps to communicate your needs to those around you Download my free “Tune In Journal” an...
70 - In the garbage? Where do unwanted thoughts and feelings go?
September 30, 2020 17:09 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBWe don’t always want to face our challenging thoughts and feelings. It’s much easier to ignore them? Right? Well it’s worked until now. Or has it? In this week's episode we’ll explore: Where do challenging thoughts and feelings go when we ignore them? Does bringing awareness to our problems cause them to get worse? What actually happens when we ignore our problems? What alternative ways can we deal with them - that may be more effective? Download my free “Tune In Journal” and...
69 - Willpower is NOT the X factor — so what is?
September 22, 2020 13:23 - 12 minutes - 14.8 MBWe’re led to believe that success comes to the person with the most willpower. “I’d be so healthy if only I had willpower” “I’d be so fit if only I had willpower” “I’d be so patient if only I had willpower” Right? Wrong? So if willpower won’t give me the results that I want - what will? In this podcast episode we’ll explore: If willpower isn’t the X factor what is the secret to success? What’s a crucial way to reach the results you want? How does out intuition come into all of...
68 - Vessel of Truth with Fally Klein
September 16, 2020 20:35 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBThis week on the podcast I interview Fally Klein, a hypnotherapist and intimacy counselor in Brooklyn, NY. We talk about Vessel of Truth. Intrigued? Listen to this episode for more. Sign up for Fally's course by emailing [email protected]. Download my free “Tune In Journal” and accompanying guided meditation here. For more information about my 1:1 coaching and group programs, check out renareiser.com.
67 - Food. Why’s it SO hard to follow a food plan?
August 30, 2020 14:31 - 12 minutes - 15.6 MBFood. Food plans. Argh. Why does food have to be sooooo all-encompassing and stressful? I know - I’ve been there. But why is it like that? There must be an easier way. In this episode we’ll answer: What is easier than a food plan? What are the basic building blocks to self care? What our parents didn’t teach us and what we need to learn ourselves? How does reparenting impact our relationship with food? Or loved ones? Download my free “Tune In Journal” and accompanying g...
66 - Guilt, Arguments, and Self-care
August 18, 2020 20:29 - 13 minutes - 16.5 MBOne of these things just doesn't belong... Or does it? Listen in to this week's episode where I discuss: What self-care really means How to end arguments What to do when you have no time for self-care Is shame a Jewish value? This episode is sponsored by my upcoming compassion workshop, which starts tomorrow! It's not too late to join. Learn more about it and register at www.renareiser.com/compassion.
65 - Self-care is Anti-Jewish. Or is it?
August 05, 2020 12:53 - 15 minutes - 18.4 MBWe’re taught that a core Jewish value is to keep going, keep trying...and push with all you’ve got. Push push push at all costs… But is that really the most effective way? How does that fit in with the value of self-care? What about slowing down and taking time for yourself? Is that anti-Jewish? Is there value in knowing how to say “no” to things that tax you? We’ll explore these questions and more in the latest podcast episode. Download my free “Tune In Journal” and accompanyin...
Self-care is Anti-Jewish. Or is it?
August 05, 2020 12:53 - 15 minutes - 18.4 MBWe’re taught that a core Jewish value is to keep going, keep trying...and push with all you’ve got. Push push push at all costs… But is that really the most effective way? How does that fit in with the value of self-care? What about slowing down and taking time for yourself? Is that anti-Jewish? Is there value in knowing how to say “no” to things that tax you? We’ll explore these questions and more in the latest podcast episode. Download my free “Tune In Journal” and accompanyin...
64 - Should I “toughen up” or “soften up”? A NEW survival strategy
July 29, 2020 09:36 - 13 minutes - 16.4 MBWhen you experience an “out-of-place” emotion, do you: 1) Tell yourself to “toughen up” and just “keep marching on”? Or 2) Embrace each emotion with gentle compassionate listening and curiosity? Hmmm. Most of us will instinctively respond like number 1: Why is that? When did we become so tough on ourselves? How can we get out of this survival mode and start to create,connect and thrive? What if the compassionate mode isn’t so far beyond us? What if you could access it ...
63 - Have you met Debbie Downer?
July 26, 2020 13:42 - 13 minutes - 15.9 MBWe’ve all met Debbie Downer. That ever-present-inner voice that always has something negative to say. She: Second guesses our decisions. Criticizes our parenting (and our husbands). And predicts the worst of our financial situation... With her discouraging words - she really puts a downer on life. So what can we do with Debbie Downer? How can we make her our friend not our enemy - and what might happen when we do that? How can we gently stop her from getting in our way?...
62 - Relationships - Why don't we get the RESULTS we want?
July 16, 2020 09:53 - 18 minutes - 23.1 MBARGH. It can be so frustrating when we don’t get the results we want. Our kids don’t cooperate with our orders Our body doesn’t respond to our diet Our husband doesn't listen to our requests We really want those results, but then we get a resounding no! Where are we going wrong? In this podcast episode we’ll discover What’s the difference between a Transactional Relationship and a Transformational Relationship? Who is the used-car-salesman within us? What happens when we let g...
61 - We “KNOW” what to do, so why don't we do it?
July 09, 2020 13:45 - 15 minutes - 19.1 MBWe “know” how to eat healthily. We’ve read a million blogs on home organization. And we made a list of how to build our businesses. So why do we veer off our path and how can we get back on it? Why can’t we maintain the standards we really want , and how can we change that? Do we need more books? More information? What’s all this got to do with REGULATION? Tune into this week’s so for answers to these questions. Download my free “Tune In Journal” and accompanying guided m...
Meet The Kvetch Klub
July 02, 2020 14:11 - 17 minutes - 21.8 MBWe all have areas in our life where we struggle. And often we resort to a good old kvetch. (Which sometimes is needed) but often is the default for lack of a better tool! And then everyone starts firing their advice and opinions at us - Oy vey. That doesn’t help either. Why is this? What do we really need when we’re struggling? I know what I need. Tune into this week's episode to understand - Why we get sucked into the kvetch klub and what’s the alternative - Where's th...
60 - Meet The Kvetch Klub
July 02, 2020 14:11 - 17 minutes - 21.8 MBWe all have areas in our life where we struggle. And often we resort to a good old kvetch. (Which sometimes is needed) but often is the default for lack of a better tool! And then everyone starts firing their advice and opinions at us - Oy vey. That doesn’t help either. Why is this? What do we really need when we’re struggling? I know what I need. Tune into this week's episode to understand - Why we get sucked into the kvetch klub and what’s the alternative - Where's th...
59 - The gentle yet effective way to change your thoughts
June 25, 2020 18:04 - 15 minutes - 19.6 MBI was fed up of our tiny apartment. Our noisy neighbors. The plumbing issues. And I was full of negative thoughts about our situation. What should I have done? Were my thoughts valid? Should I have tried to change them? Would that have helped me? At that time, someone told me that my struggles with my apartment…were “just” thoughts. It was supposed to be empowering and freeing. But it didn’t feel like that to me. Something about that approach felt dismissive. And now a...
58 - Should I follow my gut-instinct?
June 18, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 17.2 MBWe all want to make the “right choices” in our lives (especially the women I work with). We suspect that if we follow our intuition we’ll make better choices, which will lead us towards our goals. But we're often hesitant to really let intuition guide us. Should I listen to my gut? Is my gut instinct my intuition? Will I make the wrong decision? What is right for me? Or, as one of my clients shared with me: ״What if following my intuition leads me to make poor choices?״ There’s...
57 - Breaking NEWS. Big changes.
June 09, 2020 18:14 - 40 minutes - 47.4 MBI can’t believe this is finally happening! Behind the scenes here in “Rena Reiser Land”, there have been a lot of changes. The truth is, the changes have been bubbling under the surface for nearly three years... But now it’s really happening and we’re gonna spill the beans. In this episode, my husband makes a guest appearance, and interviews me about the new direction of my podcast and my whole business. Listen to this episode and you’ll discover, What’s the brand new podcast name...
56 - Stop forcing and start feeling
April 29, 2020 21:49 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBI got this question from one of our listeners. I don’t stop eating until I’m overfull. I know that I don’t need more, but I find myself eating my kids’ leftovers, and taking more food, and I recognize that there’s some sort of emotion that’s driving me to eat, but I don’t know what the emotion is. Sometimes it works for her to talk to herself, and tell herself: “I’m not hungry; I don’t need this.” But often it doesn't. I think that many, many women have a tendency to over intellect...
55 - Calming Meditation: Feel safe and supported when life seems unstable
March 18, 2020 12:43 - 11 minutes - 13.4 MBI know many women are experiencing tension and stress around this whole pandemic. I want to offer you a chance to slow down, and relax with my latest episode. A Calming meditation: Feel safe and supported when life seems unstable In this guided exercise I'll show you how you can: - Pay attention to any emotions and tension in your body - Hear the messages that your body is trying to give you - Experience feeling supported and taken care of by The Ultimate Supporter, by Hashem... ...
54 - It's Motzei Purim - I'm exhausted and surrounded by nosh!
March 11, 2020 19:59 - 11 minutes - 13.9 MBI'm sure you can relate! Listen in to this episode where I share my non-magical tips about getting back into things after Purim. For coaching visit www.renareiser.com.
53 - Not Perfect but Possible: A Deep Purim Preparation
March 03, 2020 12:12 - 15 minutes - 18.2 MBPurim is the time for us to take off our mask and step into who we really are. Listen in for a guided meditation to envision your ideal self. Join the free mini-course at www.renareiser.com.
52 - Instead of eating an apple, I eat nosh
February 25, 2020 18:51 - 13 minutes - 15.5 MBWork with Rena at www.renareiser.com.
51 - I keep eating more instead of moving on with my day
February 18, 2020 17:00 - 10 minutes - 9.33 MBFor coaching with Rena: www.renareiser.com
50 - Healing childhood wounds through our relationship with food
February 11, 2020 17:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBFor coaching with Rena: www.renareiser.com
49 - Eating when not hungry? There's a space
February 04, 2020 17:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MBFor coaching with Rena: www.renareiser.com
48 - Using A Bandaid to Heal A Broken Bone
January 28, 2020 17:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBFor coaching with Rena: www.renareiser.com
47 - Shouldn't I make my kids finish their plate?
January 21, 2020 17:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBThe question of the year! For coaching with Rena: www.renareiser.com
46 - When we're emotionally starving
January 17, 2020 17:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBFor coaching with Rena: www.renareiser.com
45 - Guided Exercise on Missing Somebody
January 16, 2020 20:18 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBWhat do you do when you miss somebody, and there's no way to fill the void? In this episode I take you through a guided exercise. Apply for coaching at www.renareiser.com.
44 - What are you truly hungry for?
January 14, 2020 17:00 - 10 minutes - 9.49 MBWhen we're hungry, it's not always for food. What are you truly hungry for? Apply for coaching at www.renareiser.com.
43 - Binyomin Weil MS RD CDN - Intuitive Eating for Men
January 12, 2020 21:02 - 54 minutes - 50 MBBinyomin Weil, MS RD CDN is Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist. He uses intuitive eating and a non-diet approach to help people make eating enjoyable and improve their help. In addition he also works at a genetic metabolic clinic working with people who have rare genetic disorders requiring a specialized diet. He can be reached at (516) 612-8862 or [email protected]. For counseling with Rena: www.renareiser.com.
42 - Sara Schwartz, ReJewvenate Studio
December 23, 2019 17:33 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBSara Schwartz is a Jewish woman, wife and mom living in LA. She has a passion for expressing herself and Judaism through her artwork @sarasjewishart and dance movement @rejewvenate_studio. She recognizes she is a work in progress and strives for self compassion. For coaching with Rena: www.renareiser.com.
41 - Gila-Rena Duo - Does WLS Fix Binge Eating and Body Image?
December 08, 2019 17:13 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBCoach with Gila: www.gilaglassberg.com. Coach with Rena: www.renareiser.com.
40 - Tamar Rothenberg - Intuitive Eating After Breast Cancer
December 04, 2019 13:04 - 37 minutes - 34 MBTamar Rothenberg, MS, RDN, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who specializes in nutrition for breast cancer thrivers. She is a member of the Oncology Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and has a Certificate of Training in Vegetarian Nutrition. She uses nutrition strategies, intuitive eating, mindfulness, body acceptance, and plant foods to reconnect you with your body's strengths. Most recently, she was privileged to co-facilitate the study, Coping with C...
39 - Gila-Rena Duo - Boring Self-Care
November 28, 2019 19:30 - 9 minutes - 8.82 MBLet's define this thing for once and for all! For coaching with Gila: www.gilaglassberg.com. For coaching with Rena: www.renareiser.com.
38 - Rachelle Heinemann - Using psychoanalysis in recovery
November 26, 2019 14:49 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBRachelle is a licensed mental health counselor based in NYC and Brooklyn. She specializes in the treatment of eating disorders and emotional eating as well as exercise addiction and body image struggles. She also works with those challenged by depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties and career stress. Rachelle’s treatment approach is grounded in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. She enjoys doing deep, process-oriented work with her clients to help them gain insight into how p...
37 - Feeling Fear with the Gila-Rena Duo
November 21, 2019 20:08 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBFor coaching with Gila visit www.gilaglassberg.com. For coaching with Rena visit www.renareiser.com.
36 - Kindergarten IE vs Graduate Level - The Path of Growth with the Gila-Rena duo
November 14, 2019 20:23 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBFor coaching with Gila: www.gilaglassberg.com. For coaching with Rena: www.renareiser.com.
35 - Basya Pessin, LCSW - Challenging Your Beliefs
November 14, 2019 13:41 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBBasya Pessin is a Psychotherapist licensed as a Clinical Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor. She has been practicing for close to a decade. She sees women, young adults, and teens in her private practice, and teaches social work students. She guides clients to build self awareness and discover how their past conditioning contributes to their current struggles and triggers. Through this work, clients can unlearn unhealthy ways of coping and live more mindfully a...
34 - Aliza Abish - Metaphors in Recovery
October 31, 2019 14:23 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBIn this episode I speak with Aliza Abish, dietitian in Lakewood, where we talk about dieting and eating disorder recovery. Aliza does a beautiful job explaining this using metaphors, which I absolutely love! Before we jump into this episode, I want to let you know that I'll be leading a workshop on compassion starting next week. We all need to master having compassion -- both for ourselves and for others. There are just a couple of spots left, so if you're interested, send me an email at r...
33 - Gila-Rena Duo - Post-Sukkos Shame and Guilt
October 24, 2019 21:18 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBIn this episode I get together with Gila Glassberg and we talk about the shame and guilt that many women feel this time of year about their eating on Sukkos...and in life. Apply for coaching with Gila at www.gilaglassberg.com. Apply for coaching with Rena at www.mindovermunchies.com.
32 - Ahuva Gottdiener - Health Without Obsession
October 24, 2019 18:36 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this episode I interview Ahuva Gottdiener of @homegrownkosher about her artisan sourdough microbakery serving the Monsey area (which is under the hashgacha of Rabbi Aron Lankry), and how she goes about making healthy choices for her family without it being an obsession. Order your bread today at www.homegrownkosher.com. Apply for coaching with Rena at www.mindovermunchies.com.
31 - Gila-Rena Duo - Food and Emotions on Rosh Hashana
September 26, 2019 12:56 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this episode I get together with Gila Glassberg and we talk about the challenges regarding food, family, and emotions on Rosh Hashana, and give some practical tips. Apply for coaching with Gila at www.gilaglassberg.com. Apply for coaching with Rena at www.mindovermunchies.com.
30 - Bari Mitzmann - Stop commenting on people's size
September 25, 2019 13:26 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBBari Mitzmann is a wife, mother of two, and content creator who partners with women of all backgrounds to provide personal growth support. Bari believes the antidote to many 21st century problems facing modern women is more meaningful connection. To that end, she has left a career in teaching and outreach to reach out to others outside of traditional learning settings. Her content on barianna.com, the Woman of Valor Podcast and her Instagram @barianna aims to facilitate conversations where ...