Dr. Ramani & Rabbi Leder return for advice on divorcing a narcissist and nurturing more faith and awe in your life…Gymboree Founder shares her story.
Hey friends! Happy almost summer. Here is a super quick recap for you of several podcasts we had in May and favorite things we read and listened to. Keep scrolling and you will find links and highlights from podcasts with Dr. Ramani, Rabbi Steve Leder and Joan Barnes.
Rabbi Leder joins us for a second time to discuss topics such as the foundations of Jewish faith, fascinating historical anecdotes, the problems within DEI, the role of education in Judaism, mental health and more.
Did you know that the founding fathers of the United States considered adopting Hebrew as the official language? Or that Napoleon played a pivotal role in the emancipation of European Jews? We covered so many interesting topics! Don’t miss this episode.
Listen here to the full episode with Rabbi Leder
Topics Discssed
(01:01) Differences between Judaism and Christianity, The Jewish emphasis on ethical behavior
(09:00) The idea that Jews are white eastern european colonizers is absurd
(18:23) The problem with diversity, equality and inclusion
(36:32) The democratic party no longer represents the working class
(01:04:41) Painkiller addiction and how it changed your life
(01:16:45) Spirituality is the sanctification of the ordinary
Listen here to the full episode Dr. Ramani
If you think you might be married to a narcissist and are contemplating ending the relationship, this is a must-listen episode. Dr. Ramani, the world’s leading expert on narcissism, joins us for a third episode to discuss what you can expect during a divorce. We cover the emotional landmines, legal traps and issues you are likely to struggle with even long after your divorce.
Notable Quotes from Doctor Ramani
"You're going to war, and you have to be prepared for that."
"Narcissistic people are novelty seekers. They do tend to lose interest in situations, but as long as the kids represent a place of power, they will fight that right to the end."
"Be present, be attuned, be loving, be all the things you want to be with that child."
"The courts are about parental rights. It's not about child's rights."
Topics Discussed:
(00:00) Doctor Ramani offers advice on dealing with a narcissist during a divorce
(09:29) You need to document everything that happens with your children
(13:40) There are two mistakes people make when going through divorce proceedings
(25:20) When you have a child with a narcissistic person, your kids are carrying legacy burden
(44:00) Legal system for divorces involving children
(49:33) Do narcissistic parents ever stop fighting over children?
Listen here to the full episode Joan Barnes, Gymboree Founder
This month we also welcomed fabulous Joan Barnes, the founder of Gymboree. Joan shares her amazing journey, with all the ups and downs, from a young woman seeking community into a powerhouse businesswoman.
Must-Listen Podcast Recommendations from us:
How the progressive fell of the cliff
Must listen with Bari Weiss and Nellie Bowles.
Winston Marshall, the Truth About Iran
This should be required listening for every US citizen.
How lsrael lost the story
An excellent summary of the war in Israel with Scott Galloway
Bono and Chrisy Turlington Burns Talking Moms
If you are a U2 fan, you will love getting to know Bono and the person he has been singing to since he started.
This is a must-listen episode on the elephant in the room on Melissa Kearney’s book, The Two-Parent Privilege: How Americans Stopped Getting Married and Started Falling Behind.
Book Recs:
We loved The Woman by Kristin Hannah It’s about love, sacrifice, loss, friendship, politics and finding your own family. My first book I read by Kristin and I can see why she is so loved. Expert storytelling that leaves you wanting more yet also fulfilled at the end.
Weekly Wisdom:
“It’s not how much or how little you have that makes you great or small, but how much or how little you accomplish with what you have.” - Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch
We’re all given different sets of life circumstances and one basic choice: Will we take those circumstances and build with them or not? Some people have tremendous wealth yet don’t seem fulfilled. And we’ve met people who don’t have much yet feel they are achieving their dreams. It is not how much or how little we have, but how we utilize our resources that determines our life experiences. - Rabbi Yaakov Cohen
We all have a hungry heart, and one of the things we hungr for is happiness. So as much as I possibly could I stayed where I was happy.
-Mary Oliver
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