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125 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsJoin Alex Fleksher and Rivki Silver as they DMC about the topics on the minds of frum women with their unique blend of expert guests and relatable conversations. It’s like having a coffee date with friends. Powered by Town Appliance. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support
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9: Being Content With The Life You Have
May 26, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MBLast episode, we asked everyone in our takeaway to think about if life turned out the way you dreamed it would as a teenager, and what you would tell your teenage self about your future. We were really thinking ahead about today’s episode. So here we are: You’re an adult, and this is your life. There are going to be disappointments and dissatisfactions. It’s normal. But now what? How can we be content with the life we have? In this episode we’ll be talking about ways we have come t...
9: Being Content With The Life You Have
May 26, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBLast episode, we asked everyone in our takeaway to think about if life turned out the way you dreamed it would as a teenager, and what you would tell your teenage self about your future. We were really thinking ahead about today’s episode. So here we are: You’re an adult, and this is your life. There are going to be disappointments and dissatisfactions. It’s normal. But now what? How can we be content with the life we have? In this episode we’ll be talking about ways we have come to terms w...
Normal Frum Teenagers
May 12, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBWhen Alex’s teenage daughter, Chana, told her that her friend Yitti listens to Normal Frum Women and is working on creating her own podcast, “Normal Frum Teenagers”, we knew we had the title for our next episode -- and we knew we needed Chana and Yitti on it, as well as Rivki’s niece, Esti. It was time to get the lowdown on what being a frum teenager is like in 2021. In today’s episode we’ll be talking with these three “normal frum teenagers” (although maybe their siblings will beg to diffe...
8: Normal Frum Teenagers
May 12, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBWhen Alex’s teenage daughter, Chana, told her that her friend Yitti listens to Normal Frum Women and is working on creating her own podcast, “Normal Frum Teenagers”, we knew we had the title for our next episode -- and we knew we needed Chana and Yitti on it, as well as Rivki’s niece, Esti. It was time to get the lowdown on what being a frum teenager is like in 2021. In today’s episode we’ll be talking with these three “normal frum teenagers” (although maybe their siblings will beg...
The Hows And Whys Of Self-Care
April 28, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBA lot's been said about self-care in the world of frum media. Based on all the passionate (and indignant) letter writers out there, it seems that the topic of what is self-care and what it isn’t, why we need it and how to do it, can get controversial at times. So we wanted to have the discussion right here on the podcast, Normal Frum Women-style! In today’s episode we’ll be discussing: - What self-care means and how to do it - Rivki and Alex’s self-care evolution - The crucial role of me...
7: The Hows And Whys Of Self-Care
April 28, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBA lot's been said about self-care in the world of frum media. Based on all the passionate (and indignant) letter writers out there, it seems that the topic of what is self-care and what it isn’t, why we need it and how to do it, can get controversial at times. So we wanted to have the discussion right here on the podcast, Normal Frum Women-style! In today’s episode we’ll be discussing: - What self-care means and how to do it - Rivki and Alex’s self-care evolution - The crucial role of me...
6: Getting To Know Alex And Rivki
April 14, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBYou know how when you listen to a podcast and start feeling connected to the hosts and then think, “Hey, I would really like to know more about them! So many questions!” Well, we’re hoping you’ve had similar thoughts listening to Normal Frum Women! So to give our listeners more of a sneak peak into who we really are, we interviewed each other, and asked some pretty deep questions (as well as the 5 Questions at the end, of course). We hope our answers give you the opportunity to get to know u...
Getting To Know Alex And Rivki
April 14, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBYou know how when you listen to a podcast and start feeling connected to the hosts and then think, “Hey, I would really like to know more about them! So many questions!” Well, we’re hoping you’ve had similar thoughts listening to Normal Frum Women! So to give our listeners more of a sneak peak into who we really are, we interviewed each other, and asked some pretty deep questions (as well as the 5 Questions at the end, of course). We hope our answers give you the opportunity to get to know u...
6: Getting To Know Alex And Rivki
April 14, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBYou know how when you listen to a podcast and start feeling connected to the hosts and then think, “Hey, I would really like to know more about them! So many questions!” Well, we’re hoping you’ve had similar thoughts listening to Normal Frum Women! So to give our listeners more of a sneak peak into who we really are, we interviewed each other, and asked some pretty deep questions (as well as the 5 Questions at the end, of course). We hope our answers give you the opportunity to get ...
Normal Frum Rebbetzins Continued
March 24, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBWe had a lot of extra content from our conversations with Chamie Haber and Yocheved Goldberg that we weren’t able to fit into the final cut for the Normal Frum Rebbetzins episode, and we thought it would be a nice pre-Pesach treat to share those unheard selections with you, so you could listen to them while you clean or pack or procrastinate or whatever it is you’re up to right now. Enjoy our first Bonus Episode!
BONUS: Normal Frum Rebbetzins Continued
March 24, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBWe had a lot of extra content from our conversations with Chamie Haber and Yocheved Goldberg that we weren’t able to fit into the final cut for the Normal Frum Rebbetzins episode, and we thought it would be a nice pre-Pesach treat to share those unheard selections with you, so you could listen to them while you clean or pack or procrastinate or whatever it is you’re up to right now. Enjoy our first Bonus Episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepod...
BONUS: Normal Frum Rebbetzins Continued
March 24, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBWe had a lot of extra content from our conversations with Chamie Haber and Yocheved Goldberg that we weren’t able to fit into the final cut for the Normal Frum Rebbetzins episode, and we thought it would be a nice pre-Pesach treat to share those unheard selections with you, so you could listen to them while you clean or pack or procrastinate or whatever it is you’re up to right now. Enjoy our first Bonus Episode!
5: How To Make Pesach In Five Days With Meira Spivak
March 10, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBIt’s that time of year again - Pesach is coming. Feeling stressed? We’re here to help and we think our discussion with Meira Spivak, whose new book “How To Make Pesach In Five Days” is taking the world by storm, will help you feel like a queen when you sit down at the seder this year. In today’s episode we’ll be discussing: -Our own experiences making Pesach -Meira’s background and unique skill set -What inspired Meira to write this book -What it actually means to make Pesach i...
How To Make Pesach In Five Days With Meira Spivak
March 10, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBIt’s that time of year again - Pesach is coming. Feeling stressed? We’re here to help and we think our discussion with Meira Spivak, whose new book “How To Make Pesach In Five Days” is taking the world by storm, will help you feel like a queen when you sit down at the seder this year. In today’s episode we’ll be discussing: -Our own experiences making Pesach -Meira’s background and unique skill set -What inspired Meira to write this book -What it actually means to make Pesach in Five Da...
5: How To Make Pesach In Five Days With Meira Spivak
March 10, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBIt’s that time of year again - Pesach is coming. Feeling stressed? We’re here to help and we think our discussion with Meira Spivak, whose new book “How To Make Pesach In Five Days” is taking the world by storm, will help you feel like a queen when you sit down at the seder this year. In today’s episode we’ll be discussing: -Our own experiences making Pesach -Meira’s background and unique skill set -What inspired Meira to write this book -What it actually means to make Pesach in Five Da...
Normal Frum Rebbetzins
February 24, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 61.8 MBRebbetzins are normal frum women too! In this episode we sit down with Rebbetzin Chamie Haber of Norfolk, VA, and Rebbetzin Yocheved Goldberg of Boca Raton, Florida, and get real about the complexities, nuances and joys of being a rebbetzin! In today’s episode we’ll be discussing: -The role of the rebbetzin in inspiring, mentoring and leading her community and beyond -The traits we look for in a rebbetzin -Personalities, skill sets and babka baking: The challenges rebbetzins face wearing...
4: Normal Frum Rebbetzins
February 24, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBRebbetzins are normal frum women too! In this episode we sit down with Rebbetzin Chamie Haber of Norfolk, VA, and Rebbetzin Yocheved Goldberg of Boca Raton, Florida, and get real about the complexities, nuances and joys of being a rebbetzin! In today’s episode we’ll be discussing: -The role of the rebbetzin in inspiring, mentoring and leading her community and beyond -The traits we look for in a rebbetzin -Personalities, skill sets and babka baking: The challenges rebbetzins face wearing...
How To Say No (Without Feeling Guilty)
February 10, 2021 11:00 - 46 minutes - 64 MBThere are so many situations in life where we have the option to embrace opportunities or reject them, to say yes to something where we give a little (or a lot) of ourselves, or to say no, for whatever the reason. Setting boundaries is a crucial key to healthy interpersonal relationships -- and emotional health. But sometimes it’s so hard. Join us as we get to the root of these issues, and how they specifically impact the lives of frum women. In today’s episode we’ll be discussing: -Wh...
3: How To Say No (Without Feeling Guilty)
February 10, 2021 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBThere are so many situations in life where we have the option to embrace opportunities or reject them, to say yes to something where we give a little (or a lot) of ourselves, or to say no, for whatever the reason. Setting boundaries is a crucial key to healthy interpersonal relationships -- and emotional health. But sometimes it’s so hard. Join us as we get to the root of these issues, and how they specifically impact the lives of frum women. In today’s episode we’ll be discussing: -Wh...
Our Complicated Relationship With Social Media
January 27, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBWe know we’re not the only ones who have a love/hate relationship with social media. We’re spilling the beans about the ways we struggle with social media, and the ways we feel it enhances our lives. And we’ll be hearing from three special guests! So please join us. In today’s episode we’ll be discussing: -The pros of social media, with guest Ruchi Koval -The cons of social media, with guest Avigail Ishakis -The relationship between social media and emotional health, with guest psychothe...
2: Our Complicated Relationship With Social Media
January 27, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBWe know we’re not the only ones who have a love/hate relationship with social media. We’re spilling the beans about the ways we struggle with social media, and the ways we feel it enhances our lives. And we’ll be hearing from three special guests! So please join us. In today’s episode we’ll be discussing: -The pros of social media, with guest Ruchi Koval -The cons of social media, with guest Avigail Ishakis -The relationship between social media and emotional health, with guest ...
2: Our Complicated Relationship With Social Media
January 27, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBWe know we’re not the only ones who have a love/hate relationship with social media. We’re spilling the beans about the ways we struggle with social media, and the ways we feel it enhances our lives. And we’ll be hearing from three special guests! So please join us. In today’s episode we’ll be discussing: -The pros of social media, with guest Ruchi Koval -The cons of social media, with guest Avigail Ishakis -The relationship between social media and emotional health, with guest psychothe...
What Is Normal, Anyways?
January 13, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBNormal. How does that word make you feel? Whether it’s a word you identify with or a word you avoid, chances are, it’s a word you think about. In today’s episode, we’re going to explore: -How to decide what normal means to you -The relationship between normal and healthy -Appreciating other people’s normal instead of spiraling into insecurity -Changing standards with the life cycle -The challenges and benefits of conformity -Defining normal in religious terms -Deviating from the norm...
1: What Is Normal, Anyways?
January 13, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBNormal. How does that word make you feel? Whether it’s a word you identify with or a word you avoid, chances are, it’s a word you think about. In today’s episode, we’re going to explore: -How to decide what normal means to you -The relationship between normal and healthy -Appreciating other people’s normal instead of spiraling into insecurity -Changing standards with the life cycle -The challenges and benefits of conformity -Defining normal in religious terms -Deviating from the norm...
1: What Is Normal, Anyways?
January 13, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBNormal. How does that word make you feel? Whether it’s a word you identify with or a word you avoid, chances are, it’s a word you think about. In today’s episode, we’re going to explore: -How to decide what normal means to you -The relationship between normal and healthy -Appreciating other people’s normal instead of spiraling into insecurity -Changing standards with the life cycle -The challenges and benefits of conformity -Defining normal in religious terms -Deviating from...