Chavi Eve Karkowsky grew up in Maryland; went to college at Yale University, and completed medical school at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She then went on to residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the integrated program at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, followed by a fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM)  at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Karkowsky lives with her husband and four kids.

Leah Schapira is one of the founders of the beloved site Between Carpools. Leah as also the best-selling author of Fresh & Easy Kosher Cooking and the co-author of the Made Easy and Secret Restaurant Recipes cookbook series. Leah is the ultimate connector, she networks constantly and is always making new friends. When she’s not busy doing any of the above, you will find Leah testing yet another way to enjoy pizza, or having lunch with some new talent she discovered.

Alyson Richman is the #1 international bestselling author of seven novels including The Velvet Hours, The Garden of Letters, and The Lost Wife, which is currently in development for a major motion picture. The Secret of Clouds, out in February 2019, centers around the transformative bond between a mother and her son, and a teacher and her student. A story that will make readers examine what it means to actually live life with a full heart.

In this episode, we talk about Slovie's book Raising A Child With Soul. As parents, we tend to focus on the external  success and achievements of our children such as getting good grades, collecting accolades etc. but do we take the time to focus on how we are shaping our children's souls? Through the endless wisdom of Torah, Slovie shares thoughts and ideas on how to cultivate gratitude, empathy, mindfulness and humility in our children.

Dani Shapiro is the author of the instant New York Times best selling memoir, Inheritance, which was published in January 2019 by Knopf. Her other books include the memoirs Hourglass, Still Writing, Devotion, and Slow Motion, and five novels including Black & White and Family History. In February of 2019, Dani launched an original podcast, Family Secrets, in collaboration with iHeartMedia.

Adele believes that refining our lives in both big and small ways is an affirmation that no matter what..life's looking good.She does this via her lifestyle platform www.life'slookingood.com  where she helps individuals elevate how they look and how they live. Estie Kessler  Is an interior designer and busy mama. Creating beautiful spaces is her passion and Estie believes that the spaces we occupy the most  become the back drop of our lives. You can follow her journey on her blog Abode by...

Chavie  Bruk is a Chabad shlucha  (emissary) leading a Jewish community with her sushi loving husband while raising her  five rambunctious kids (who are adopted). Chavie lives in the Wild West where it's winter ALWAYS (or so it feels) all the while seeking a bit of inner peace (ha, what's that?)and doing it while embracing the chaos and enjoying life. Chavie shares her thoughts and musings about motherhood on her blog Clear As Mud.

Rivki Rabinowitz is an interior  design trained lifestyle expert, with a strong focus on fitness, wellness, food and fashion. She currently resides as the editor to Family Room by Mishpacha magazine and contributor and copy writer to Family Table by Mishpacha. She uses her award - winning literature background to engage with her audience as well as her interest in the human experience host weekly Live sessions with your favorite female content creators. 

Rachel's debut novel is A Bend In The Stars.  It has been named a New York Times Summer Reading Selection and a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers selection. It is also a Boston Globe Bestseller. Rachel's second novel, Atomic Anna, is forthcoming from Grand Central (2022). Rachel is a prolific writer and reviewer for the LA Review of Books, the Tel Aviv Review of Books and DeadDarlings.

Best-selling author, consultant, media expert and master clinician, Dr. Joan Rosenberg is a cutting-edge psychologist who is known globally as an innovative thinker, acclaimed speaker and trainer.A California-licensed psychologist, Dr. Rosenberg speaks on how to build confidence, emotional strength, and resilience; how to achieve emotional, conversational and relationship mastery; how to integrate neuroscience and psychotherapy; and suicide prevention.

Shternie Wuensch  is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a private practice in Miami, FL and online. She works with individuals, couples and groups, specializing in individual psychotherapy and couples therapy. She is also trained as  somatic psychotherapist, the belief that our bodies carry the stories of our life and trauma, and through body awareness and practices we can move towards healing.

Chani Frankel and Freidel Levin are the owners of Mimulo  flower shop and business located in Brooklyn, New York. Drawing from nature and organic design elements Chani and Freidel create natural arrangements that reflect their unique aesthetic. Creating a business that encompasses friendship, family and beauty is the key value for these two creative entrepreneurs.

Susie Orman Schnall is the author of four novels: WE CAME HERE TO SHINE, THE SUBWAY GIRLS, THE BALANCE PROJECT, and ON GRACE. She grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. Her writing has appeared in publications including The New York Times, HuffPo, PopSugar, Writer's Digest, and Glamour and she lives in New York with her husband and their three sons. 

Jill Sharfman NC, is a board-certified holistic nutritionist living with her family in Los Angeles. She is the co-host along with Dr. Andrea Moskowitz of the nutrition podcast “Let My People Eat.” On each episode Jill helps to demystify confusing talk about how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while keeping kosher. The podcast is available on iTunes, Spotify, GooglePlay and at https://letmypeopleeat.com. Follow her on Instagram @jill_sharfman for more information and on Facebook...

In this  episode, we talk about working though grief in order to get to the other side. Chava and Dina both stress the importance of acknowledging pain  and suffering in order to heal. By ignoring difficult emotions we are essentially  prolonging our suffering. Only once we give ourselves the grace and compassion to sit with our grief and fully experience it are we are able to move on.  

ngela Himsel’s writing has appeared in TheNew York Times, The Jewish Week, Forward, Lilith and elsewhere. Her column Angetevka” on Zeek.net American won two American Jewish Press Association Awards. She grew up the seventh of eleven children in rural southern Indiana in a fundamentalist, doomsday, Christian faith. She converted to Judaism and lives in New York City. A River Could Be a Tree traces that journey.  

Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist and author of the New York Times bestseller Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, which is being adapted as a television series. In addition to her clinical practice, she writes The Atlantic’s weekly “Dear Therapist” advice column and contributes regularly to The New York Times and many other publications. Her recent TED Talk is one of the top 10 most watched of the year.

ordana grew up in New York City and worked in city's government Community Affairs and also in tech startups.She founded a hospitality-focused social media business and also co-founded Zero G Kitchen, which operates the first commercial kitchen on the International Space Station. Jordana loves to read and share what she is reading on her instagram @whatsjordanareading  She actually reads the books!

Leah Siegel is an accomplished professional in the financial industry. She has educated countless families helping them realize their goals and begin dreaming again. She is a highly sought-after speaker and is a mentor to many around the country. She has built a business around helping people reinvent their lives. Leah lives in Valencia, CA with her husband, Rabbi Jay Siegel. She is a mother of 5, and recently became a grandmother.

Lynda Cohen Loigman grew up in Longmeadow, MA. She received a B.A. in English and American Literature from Harvard College and a J.D. from Columbia Law School. Her debut novel, The Two-Family House, was a USA Today bestseller and a nominee for the Goodreads 2016 Choice Awards in Historical Fiction. Her second novel, The Wartime Sisters, was selected as a Woman's World Book Club pick and a Best Book of 2019 by Real Simple Magazine. She is currently at work on her third novel.

Eda Schottenstein is an ADD coach and the founder of Multi Role Women. Rivkah Krinsky is a certified health coach and the founder of the " Revive with Rivkah" program. Together they strongly believe that in order to thrive one needs to feel whole  mentally, spiritually and physically. Combining scientific data with Chassidic thought they strive to teach women a healthy, holistic approach to self care and growth.

Dr. Bat-Sheva Lerner Maslow is double board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology. She is a reproductive endocrinologist and the Director of Research at Extend Fertility, where she specializes in counseling women about their fertility and options for fertility preservation. In addition, Dr. Maslow provides the full spectrum of infertility care at Extend Fertility and Premium Health Center.

Dr. Lizzy Weisinger is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Elite Psychological Services in Los Angeles. Her private practice provides therapy individual, couples, and family. Dr. Lizzy is passionate about mental health and enjoys assisting people in making deep, meaningful changes in their lives. When Dr. Lizzy is not in the office, she enjoys a good cup of coffee, family time, spending time outdoors, and learning new things.

Melody Aziz is the Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Fountain of Kindness. She was inspired to start the organization in honor of her two children and all Jewish children.  "Fountain of Kindness is my way of teaching my children about giving back to the community, spreading kindness and encouraging others to do so too. Melody is responsible for the vision, strategy and fundraising of the organization.

Previously, the Senior Art Director for Spring, a shopping app and website that carries over 1500+ brands, Rudsak, a high-end fashion brand and Aldo Shoes, a leading international footwear and accessories retailer, Rebecca gained knowledge and experience in a fast-paced retail environment. With a formal multidisciplinary training in graphic design, industrial design, and web design, Rebecca is constantly nurturing the right side of her brain through research and travel.