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Rise & Shine with Adrienne Gold Davis

183 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 50 ratings

Open your eyes. Center your soul. Refresh your mind. Start your mornings feeling nurtured and enlightened with Adrienne Gold Davis. Her universal lessons steeped in Jewish values will give you just the boost you need.

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Episodes

Silence Speaks Louder Than Words

April 17, 2024 10:00 - 9 minutes - 22.2 MB

Do I have to cull my relationships and stay engaged only with those who agree with me?   The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]  

Wearing Our Identities

April 10, 2024 05:05 - 10 minutes - 23.4 MB

How do we balance our physical safety with the desire to stand up and proudly display our identity?   The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]  

When Words Are Wasted

April 03, 2024 05:00 - 10 minutes - 22.9 MB

The only thing harder than changing someone else’s opinion is changing your own.   The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]

Humility in the Age of Big Egos

March 27, 2024 05:00 - 9 minutes - 21.3 MB

We need to take up more space, “lean in,” and make our voices heard – but how do we make space for others, too?   The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]

A Story of Courage: My Esther Moment

March 20, 2024 10:00 - 12 minutes - 28.4 MB

When her people were in danger, Queen Esther was moved to action. Adrienne Gold Davis’ own Esther moment came when the world was stunned into silence – and she had no choice but to speak up.  The "Rise & Shine" podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation's generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]

Living in Your Skin

March 13, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 23.4 MB

What would it feel like to regard our bodies – no matter how young or old – as the height of beauty?

The Mitzvah of Hospitality

March 06, 2024 11:00 - 8 minutes - 20.5 MB

What is it about Jews and food?”

Who Have I Hurt?

February 28, 2024 06:30 - 9 minutes - 21.7 MB

It’s natural to process our own pain – but what do we do when we’ve hurt someone else?

Blessings All Around

February 21, 2024 11:00 - 8 minutes - 18.9 MB

How can we cultivate blessings in everyday life?

A Season for Everything

February 14, 2024 11:00 - 9 minutes - 22.2 MB

What can our matriarchs teach us about pain and perseverance?

Broken But Whole

February 07, 2024 11:00 - 10 minutes - 23.7 MB

What can the story of Israel teach us about raising resilient children?

Acts of Defiance

January 31, 2024 11:00 - 11 minutes - 25.3 MB

What happens when your own beliefs conflict with your closest loved ones?  

Light in the Darkness

January 24, 2024 11:00 - 9 minutes - 21.7 MB

We hear the same story every year – so, what else is there to learn from the moment Moses and the Israelites crossed the Red Sea?  

Planting Trees

January 17, 2024 11:00 - 11 minutes - 11.3 MB

Trees play a vital role in sustaining our planet. What about the role they play in our spiritual lives?   The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected] 

People Pleasers, Unite!

December 20, 2023 06:01 - 9 minutes - 20.6 MB

How’s your relationship with criticism? Adrienne thought hers was healthy – until an unexpected wakeup call. The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]

The Small Voice Inside

December 13, 2023 15:06 - 8 minutes - 20.3 MB

When our children mess up, taking a pause can make a life-changing difference. The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]

Chanukah, Redefined

December 06, 2023 06:01 - 10 minutes - 25.2 MB

The annual Christmas vs. Chanukah comparison is upon us again – so, how can we approach it through a fresh lens?   The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]

Blaming Our Mothers

November 29, 2023 06:01 - 9 minutes - 20.9 MB

Adrienne investigates what it means to be a mother – in Jewish wisdom, and in our modern world.   The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]

The Age of Wisdom

November 22, 2023 06:01 - 10 minutes - 23.9 MB

Our sages celebrated the beauty of aging. How can we put their wisdom into practice in our youth-obsessed world?   The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]

One Step at a Time

November 15, 2023 17:26 - 8 minutes - 20.4 MB

We all know the feeling: we get so excited about a new resolution that we take on too much, too quickly. How do we fight the fervor and take it one step at a time?   The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]

To Be or Not To Be

November 01, 2023 05:01 - 10 minutes - 23.5 MB

There is a moment in every person’s day where a burst of clarity reminds us that we are here for a reason — and only for a season.   The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]

Shabbat: A Day to Create Yourself

October 27, 2023 05:01 - 35 minutes - 80.1 MB

*This podcast was recorded before the war in Israel started, but recent events have made it more important and relevant to our global Jewish identity. “Shabbat is not some magic wand that's going to wave away all of the struggles of life – but it brings with it a cohesiveness that holds everything together in the most magnificent fashion.” Warren Goldstein, Chief Rabbi of South Africa, joins Adrienne to discuss the unifying Jewish act of Shabbat and how each of us can find beauty and deepe...

Hear It in the Silence

October 18, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 21.8 MB

Our lives are filled with noise. Discover how the Jewish mystical concept of hitbodedut can guide us toward moments of blissful, healing silence.    The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]

The Seeds We Plant

October 11, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 21.2 MB

How do you know if the lessons you teach your children will stick?    This podcast was made possible by Eve and Sedona Cohen of Pennsylvania. The "Rise & Shine" podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation's generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]

Staying Faithful

October 04, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

How do you stay faithful to your principles when you feel abandoned by God? Can you look back at your darkest moments and appreciate the results you never saw coming?  The "Rise & Shine" podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation's generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]

Meet Me at the Afterparty

September 27, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 26 MB

Host Adrienne Gold Davis is throwing the (spiritual) afterparty of the year and we're all invited.

The Shirt Off My Back

September 20, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 23.8 MB

Are humans built to be givers or takers? Jewish thinkers have something to say about it.    The "Rise & Shine" podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation's generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]

The Holiday Takeover

September 13, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 25.2 MB

Getting older means taking on the high holiday responsibilities that once fell to our own parents. Adrienne Gold Davis shares how we can make the most of being the host.      If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected] 

Season 19 coming October 25th!

September 12, 2023 17:00 - 26 seconds - 1.01 MB

Season 19 of Rise & Shine is set to premiere on October 25th, but before that, we’re diving deep into the vault! Adrienne will be treating us to some of her absolute favorite episodes from our podcast’s history, and trust us; you won’t want to miss these gems 💎!

The Beauty of Aging

August 23, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 18.4 MB

“My flame is as strong and bright as ever, even if my knees are not what they once were and I have to go to the bathroom every ten minutes.” The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]

The Spiritual Alarm Clock

August 16, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 22.4 MB

What can we do to make this year’s lead-up to the High Holidays extra meaningful?   The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]

Being an Influencer

August 09, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 22.7 MB

With so many external voices vying for space in our heads, how can we become our own influencer?   The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]

A Lock on the Door

August 02, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 22 MB

How can we build romantic time – or even just quality time! – into the never-ending demands of parenting?   The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]

Tisha b’Av in the Twenty-First Century

July 26, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 21.6 MB

How can we relate to the loss of the ancient temple when we never knew it in the first place?   The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]

Do You Love Me? Do I Love You?

July 19, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 21.7 MB

What do Tevye, Ben Franklin, and Netflix have in common?   The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]  

Criticism with Love

July 12, 2023 05:01 - 10 minutes - 23.7 MB

Criticism should be kept to ourselves – except, according to Jewish wisdom, in a few very specific instances.   The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]   For more inspiration, visit momentumunlimited.org  

Finding Humanity at the Mall

July 05, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 27.8 MB

We lead busy lives full of responsibilities to so many family members, friends, and colleagues. So, why go the extra mile for a complete stranger?   The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]  

COMING JULY 5TH: Adrienne Gold Davis is back!

July 03, 2023 11:00 - 47 seconds - 1.8 MB

A new season of Adrienne Gold Davis’ chart-topping Momentum podcast, Rise & Shine, is launching on Wednesday, July 5. Adrienne’s wisdom and wit are always a joy to listen to, and this season is super special: Season 18 – and, true to the number (chai!), is filled with so much life-affirming inspiration.  Subscribe to Rise & Shine wherever you get your podcasts, and never miss an episode. https://momentumunlimited.org/blog/series/podcast/rise-and-shine/

The Send Off

June 14, 2023 05:01 - 9 minutes - 22.3 MB

Letters, trunks, teddy bears, and tears – Summer camp isn’t just an investment in our child’s summer. It is an investment in who they become while they are away.   The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]

The Divine in the Day to Day

June 07, 2023 05:01 - 9 minutes - 20.9 MB

Those seeking the spiritual often go far (physically and figuratively!) for answers – but it can be so much closer than we think. The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]

Bittersweet Beginnings

May 31, 2023 05:01 - 9 minutes - 22.3 MB

Graduations aren’t the end; they are the beginning. Adrienne shares how to celebrate a journey completed alongside a journey that’s coming.   The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]

How Memories Connect Us

May 24, 2023 05:01 - 9 minutes - 21.7 MB

How can we decide which memories are important to share, and which should be kept to ourselves?   The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]

The Power of Vision

May 17, 2023 05:01 - 12 minutes - 28.2 MB

What happens when we see something we wish we hadn’t?   A note from Momentum: This episode contains content that may be disturbing to some listeners.   The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]

Embracing Spring

May 10, 2023 05:01 - 10 minutes - 23.7 MB

For Adrienne Gold Davis, springtime is a reminder of youth – and all the self-doubt and fear that came along with it. On a new episode of Rise and Shine, Adrienne turns to Jewish wisdom for guidance on embracing the clarity and wisdom that age brings. The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]  

The Dignity of Every Human

May 03, 2023 05:01 - 10 minutes - 23.6 MB

You don’t have to prove your worthiness through your hustle or productivity. You are more than enough. On the newest episode of Rise and Shine, Adrienne Gold Davis unpacks the Jewish value of human dignity, or kavod habriyot – how to tap into it ourselves and how to give it to those around us.   The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at info@momentumunlimited...

Both Broken and Whole

April 26, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 22.6 MB

Israelis seem to have a knack for balancing pain and joy. How do they do it? On a new episode of Rise and Shine, Adrienne Gold Davis explores how Israelis honor their fallen, then celebrate their country’s independence on consecutive days – and what we can learn from these complex, emotional events.   The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at info@momentumunl...

Making Space for Difficult Conversations

April 05, 2023 05:01 - 9 minutes - 22.3 MB

Just because we’re afraid of saying the wrong thing doesn’t mean we shouldn’t speak at all.  Here’s how to overcome the fear. The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]

The Gift of Hospitality

March 29, 2023 10:05 - 9 minutes - 22.5 MB

If you think your home isn’t suitable for guests, think again.   The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]

Parenting Teenagers

March 22, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 23.3 MB

All teens act out. Instead of turning to incentives and discipline, what if we focused on rebuilding the relationship?   The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]

Seeing Past the Present

March 15, 2023 20:47 - 9 minutes - 22.9 MB

Some things in life keep us grounded. Others just keep us stuck, preventing us from moving forward. How can we tell the difference? The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]