Reflections from Mark Vernon on soulful matters including spirituality and psychotherapy, science and religion, consciousness and the divine. For more on see www.markvernon.com
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Inner Thoughts Podcasts
This is a collection of my thoughts on philosophy and techniques regarding mountain guiding and outdoor leadership. I record each episode unscripted and usually in a single take. Starlight and Storm is a book by Gaston Rebuffat published in 1956. He was a visionary french guide that has eloquently written about guiding and mountain craft.
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Sit back and relax while you listen to people’s inner thoughts
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In each episode of "All In My Head," we dive deep into subjects that have lived rent free in my mind and the internal dialogues that shape our decisions, beliefs, and emotions. Join us as we explore the thoughts, doubts, and debates that often remain unspoken. From navigating personal dilemmas to unpacking complex emotions, this podcast offers a space for introspection and self-discovery. Whether you’re wrestling with a tough decision or simply curious about the inner workings of the mind, t ...
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This podcast is about the discussion of things going on to the world along with some funny stories from childhood. We sit back and talk.
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Exploration of the journey that is growth and adulting through discussion of day to day topics and sharing of opinions and life lessons.
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The #1 rated podcast on Inner Child Healing 💜 Join award-winning therapist & healing coach Gloria Zhang, who shares weekly tips & tools to go from toxic to healthy relationships, heal childhood trauma, and manifest an abundant life! Grab your tissues and dance shoes as you explore a heartwarming (and sometimes laugh-out-loud hilarious) healing journey.
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The Psychology of Thoughts We Shouldn't Have | Welcome to the mental jungle we all secretly inhabit. Where overthinking is an Olympic sport, childhood traumas still echo, and confidence is a shape-shifter. Where sex, shame, love, fear, ego, and the endless pursuit of “being enough” collide in chaotic beauty. This isn’t therapy. This is you, unfiltered. Hosted by Katara Lilith from EliKay.Space — part philosopher, part psychologist, part rebel soul — this podcast explores the raw, real, bruta ...
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How often do we talk about mental health? I dont just mean the various diseases and diagnoses. I'm talking about the day to day thoughts and feelings we go through. We dont have those discussions nearly enough and well... let's have them.
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Your Favorite crazy ass gemini and all his foolishness.....
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Daily conversations with Akinsola Adejumo ! Stay tuned Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/innerthoughtsofaman/support
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Finding Nothing is an immersive journey blending original music, mindful breathing, and introspective thought—guiding listeners toward a deeper connection with their inner spirit.
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Feeling anxious? Overwhelmed by negative thoughts? Craving inner peace? Safe Thoughts Daily | Emotional Stability And Inner Calm is here to guide you on a journey towards a calmer, more balanced mind. Each day, we'll deliver powerful mindfulness techniques, soothing meditations, and insightful tips to help you manage stress, cultivate emotional stability, and rediscover your inner serenity. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, racing thoughts, or simply seeking a greater sense of peace, t ...
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Hello, is there anybody out there? Have you ever felt there’s something missing? Have you ever wondered who you truly are? I’m just an ordinary guy who had an extraordinary awakening. On the evening of Sunday June 9,2019 my world was shook with such force, enough to cause an inner shift of thought which allowed the doors of my inner temple to fly wide open. It was powerful enough to make me curious in searching and questioning everything within my structure. My reality, which I had built and ...
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You were born with the ability to create your reality. Which means you already have complete control over how you experience what happens "outside" of you, as well as every thought, feeling, inner conversation and action that emanates from you. The "Life Moves" podcast (previously the "Beyond the 3D" podcast) shares how you can apply "personal sovereignty" and "alchemy" to consistently create a reality that resonates with higher vibrational frequencies, like happiness, love, fulfillment, joy ...
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The Power Within is a podcast about leadership, personal growth, and human dynamics. Hosted by Keith Power, Executive Coach at Motivus Coaching, it features inspiring conversations with accomplished thought leaders, exploring themes of inner strength, self-awareness, and transformation. Through their stories, the podcast offers actionable insights to help listeners unlock their potential, navigate challenges, and lead with clarity and resilience. Through inspiring stories and actionable insi ...
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This podcast is a space for slow, curious conversations about the stories shaping our inner lives. We explore symbolism, archetypes, faith, philosophy, and thought experiments hidden inside film, anime, sci-fi, and modern myth. Using pop culture as a starting point—not the destination—we ask what these stories reveal about meaning, morality, identity, and being human in a chaotic world.
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What do you really need to be happy? Another startup? Another spiritual method? A list of 15 books you won’t finish? This podcast isn’t here to tell you what to do. We explore deep ideas of freedom, and then we go through the door and meditate briefly. Dmitri’s Door is not a self-help show. It’s a slow, introspective dialogue — a place for poetic inquiry, not productivity hacks. If you’re seeking simple answers, this may not be for you. But if you're drawn to philosophical reflection, non-du ...
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Each week, Rav Shlomo Katz opens the parsha through the inner world of Torah, drawing from the deep wells of the Chassidic masters. With warmth, clarity, and honesty, these teachings weave together Chassidus, Tanach, and lived experience, inviting us to encounter the parsha not only as a text to be studied but as a mirror for the soul.
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Tune in every week as your sister-in-growth, Charisma Whitefeather, leads you on a thought-provoking inner healing journey full of practical tools, new perspectives and a dash of sass. Whether you've been doing the inner work for emotional healing, mental wellness, awakening or you're just trying to feel better on the inside, each episode is designed to take you a step closer to the person you really want to be and the person you know you are.
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Empowered Within with Jennifer Pilates – Spiritual Growth | Inner Empowerment | Transforming Mind-Body-Spirit
Jennifer Pilates – Spiritual Thought Leader | Renowned Reiki Master Healer & Intuitive-Medium | Holistic Wellness Expert
Empowered Within with Jennifer Pilates is your soul-quenching podcast designed to ignite your spirit, inspire your journey, and guide you to live fully empowered from within. Hosted by Jennifer Pilates — globally renowned Spiritual Thought Leader, Intuitive-Medium, Reiki Master Healer, and Holistic Wellness Expert with over 25 years of experience guiding clients and listeners worldwide — this show blends inspiring stories, transformational insights, and practical tools for spiritual growth, ...
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Feeling anxious? Overwhelmed by racing thoughts? You're not alone. "Affirmations for Anxious Thoughts | Daily Reassurance" offers a lifeline of comfort and calm. Each day, we deliver powerful affirmations designed to soothe your mind, challenge negative thought patterns, and replace them with positive self-belief. Through short, accessible episodes, you'll learn to reframe anxious thoughts, cultivate inner peace, and build resilience in the face of stress. Whether you struggle with general a ...
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Freeing yourself from your most inner thoughts.
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Please Follow and Review - Top 10 of Sense Making Podcasts for 2025 🌍 One World in a New World — A Portal to Presence, Purpose, and Possibility A transformative leadership podcast where conscious conversations, spiritual awakening, and personal evolution converge. Each episode explores the hero’s journey, inner wisdom, mindful leadership, and soul-centered living. Join thought leaders and everyday visionaries on a path of awakening the self, sacred storytelling, and global harmony. Ego to we ...
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Conversation about New Thought spirituality, and how to use its principles to help create your best life
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Each week, experienced entrepreneurs and innovators come to Stanford University to candidly share lessons they’ve learned while developing, launching and scaling disruptive ideas. The Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Series (ETL) is produced by the Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP) and published on eCorner by STVP.
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Heal with God | Deliverance, Discernment, Healing with Prayer, Christian, Prophetic
Heather O'Brien – Inner Healing, Bible, Prayer, Anxiety, Depression
***TOP 2.5% GLOBAL PODCAST*** Do you feel stuck in cycles of pain, anxiety, or shame — desperate for deliverance, emotional healing, or peace through prayer? Are you waiting on a promise, trying to trust God's timing, but secretly feeling frustrated, helpless, or alone? Maybe you've prayed for healing but still wrestle with spiritual warfare, self-hatred, or emotional trauma. You're not doing "nothing"… but it feels like you're not doing enough for God to love you back. If any of that hit ho ...
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Welcome to the cosmic highway of exploring your inner and outer worlds. Healer Dealer® is a mix of deep conversations, insights ranging from the hilarious to thought-provoking—all with the intention of guiding you to be your own healer and your own muse.
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Hello everyone and welcome to It Is In Us Now/It Is In US Now a podcast that encourages deep thought, inner reflection, positive vibration, benevolent opinion and the proliferation of insightful constructive gems of information. This podcast is brought to you from the ever awakening U.S of America and is opinion based bringing you discusions inspired on observations, experiences and research in an easily understandable and digestible format. Topics range from spirituality, health, energy, nu ...
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What is reality, awakening, enlightenment? Welcome to The inner Way. A place dedicated to looking inwards, encouraging honest thought about existential reality with no other agenda than personal understanding of personal reality. The inner way.
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Welcome to the Dirty South Security Podcast! 🌍🔒 Join us as we dive into the hottest takes and latest trends in cybersecurity from around the globe. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just curious about the digital world's inner workings, our podcast offers insightful discussions, expert interviews, and thought-provoking analysis on the most pressing security issues today. Stay ahead of the curve with our no-nonsense approach to all things cybersecurity. Subscribe now and never miss an ...
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Explore the heart of personal growth with "My Inner Knowing," where raw, authentic stories illuminate our journey through life, relationships, and parenting. Hosted by two master communicators—Theresa Hubbard, a mental health therapist, and Walker Bird, a trial lawyer—no subject is too taboo for our exploration. Designed to feel like a warm conversation among friends, each episode invites you into thought-provoking discussions to foster self-inquiry, promote personal development, and lead to ...
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Host Susan Louise Davis guides you through discovering the profound truth about being human and the extraordinary power of our thoughts. Each episode explores the practical science behind how our thoughts shape our reality and how emotions can affect our thoughts for better or worse. Each episode shows how complex emotions affect our thinking, which affects our decisions and relationships. Ultimately, this dynamic interaction can affect our health. For a fresh perspective on self-discovery a ...
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🌺Bringing u love and peace. Sharing my weekly reflections about life.
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This podcast provides practical tools and real life application for taking your life from where ever it is to the next level. We cover relationships, health, emotions, mindset, confidence, entrepreneurship, money and all other parts of being a human. Did you know there is something better than happiness? It's the life you were meant to live.
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Get in-tune with #MindBodySoul food. Food for thought.. & for action.. & for inner-peace.
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Inner Journey with Greg Friedman introduces the audience to some of the greatest leaders in personal growth in the world. We don't tell you what to do or how to do it, we offer pathways and possibilities and assist you in finding and walking in your own Power. Greg is an internationally renowned Speaker, Guide and Spiritual Mentor who teaches workshops and guides people on journeys to work with indigenous elders all over the world. Greg also hosts the nationally syndicated radio program, “In ...
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Join me as I explore the journeys of diverse individuals, from psychologists and NLP experts to talented actors and spiritual guides. Each episode features deep conversations that uncover unique insights and practical wisdom. What You Can Expect: Inspiring Interviews: Engage with thought leaders who share their experiences and expertise. Diverse Perspectives: Discover the connections between psychology, performance, and spirituality. Practical Tools: Gain actionable strategies FOLLOW ME ON S ...
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Recorded live at Yeshivas Keser Torah, The Hashkafa Shmooze features Rabbi Zucker’s heartfelt and thought-provoking talks on hashkafa — guiding listeners toward clarity, purpose, and inner growth. Blending Torah wisdom with practical life lessons, Rabbi Zucker explores the spiritual mindset of a ben Torah and how to approach life’s challenges through the lens of emunah, middos, and avodas Hashem. These shmoozen go beyond the weekly parsha — they’re about shaping how we think, feel, and live ...
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Discover the universe within. Listen in for meditations and self-inquiry practices that help you explore your inner space.
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We will discuss any and every thought that we have about self-care from Mindfulness, Yoga/Mediation, Inner Peace, Chakras, Spa Days, Mental Health, etc.
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Feeling stressed, anxious, or unable to quiet your mind before bed? It's time to reclaim peaceful nights with 'Evening Reset Protocol | Sleep Affirmations And Subconscious Calm'. This podcast guides you through powerful sleep affirmations and calming subconscious techniques designed to melt away tension, soothe your worries, and usher you into a state of deep relaxation. Whether you struggle with racing thoughts, insomnia, or simply desire a more restful slumber, join us each evening for a 1 ...
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Living In His Purpose Podcast, Christian Mindset Life Coaching, Speaker
Eve King, Christian Mindset Life Coach, Speaker, Professional Organizer, Nurse
Hey friend! I’m Eve—Christian mindset coach, speaker, and fellow overthinker turned thought-captive-taker. For a long time, my inner soundtrack was stuck on repeat: “Am I good enough?” Spoiler alert: I am in Christ, and so are you. Here’s what I’ve learned: God cares about all of you—not just your spiritual life, but your thoughts, emotions, and even how you care for your body. When you align every part of your life with His truth, real freedom shows up. Whether I’m coaching one-on-one, shar ...
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Hosted by Erik Qualman, each week we find the world's top thought leaders and hand select their top 7 Super Tips to unleash your inner superpower. 5x Best Selling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people. His Socialnomics work has been on 60 Minutes to the Wall Street Journal and used by the National Guard to NASA. His book Digital Leader propelled him to be voted the 2nd Most Likeable Author in the World behind Harry ...
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Hey everyone. Welcome to my podcast. I hope to educate people in the value of mindset in our daily lives, whether its the practice of meditation or discussions of better mindfulness. Hope we can engage and make the world a more peaceful and loving place. Information found in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.Embracing growth through mindful living & meditation 🧘♂️ | Constantly evolving, one thought at a time 💡 | Striving for self-improvement & a positive mindset ✨ | Join me on ...
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Robots Talking - Robots and AI talking about AI, Tech, science other interesting topics. We review research, articles and papers on wide variety of subjects.
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Wandering But Not Lost Podcast | Business Tips & Techniques for Life Balance
Matt Emerson & Jan O'Brien - Business & Life Balance Coaches
Align, Connect, & Prosper as co-hosts Jan O'Brien and Matt Emerson bring you Tips, Tools, & Topics to supercharge your business. They'll share their insights along with interviews with industry thought leaders.
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Mastering Self-Compassion:. Inner Peace Affirmations
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4:10Episode Description:. Discover the transformative power of self-compassion in overcoming anxious thoughts as you journey towards inner peace. This podcast episode dives deep into understanding the importance of treating yourself with kindness and respect amidst stress, providing daily reassurance for your mind and soul. Key Takeaways:. Learn practi…
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Personalized Self-Care for Better Sleep Quality
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5:02Episode Description:. Discover effective self-care routines to improve sleep quality. Explore relaxation techniques, stress management strategies, and sleep hygiene tips for a restful night. Learn how to create a personalized routine that promotes deep, rejuvenating sleep and boosts overall wellbeing. Key Takeaways:. Understand the importance of se…
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The connection of kit/skill to wonderment
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25:26How understanding your kit/skills can help facilitate wonderment and curiosity.
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I Thought Dad Left Because of Me: A Child’s View of Divorce
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18:40This episode is part of a short mini-series called Conversations We Needed With Our Parents Growing Up. Divorce can reshape a child’s world in ways they can’t always put into words. In this conversation, we sit with the reality many children face: the belief that a parent’s leaving must somehow be their fault. Walker shares from his own childhood e…
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New Born Wonder. Jesus, Owen Barfield, William Blake
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1:00:59How can we understand what is happening today from the perspective of what is sometimes called salvation history? What might be struggling to be born in our times? Why is a spiritual analysis - an unfolding of consciousness - key? The talk was delivered at The School of Myth, “Wild Christ”, weekend with Martin Shaw, Rowan Williams, Heather Pollingt…
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216| Tormented by Negative Thoughts? Live Coaching for Christian Inner Healing & Deliverance w/ Leslie
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21:32Are your thoughts loud, relentless, or turning into cycles you can't escape? This powerful live coaching session exposes the roots behind tormenting negative thoughts and leads you into real inner healing and deliverance. In this real-time prophetic session, Heather walks Leslie through uncovering the layers behind her mental torment—fear, control,…
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Shemot: Stretch Out Your Arm, You Never Know
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43:38How did Batya's arm stretch to reach the basket of Moshe? Rav Shlomo Katz explores the spiritual mechanics of "reaching for the impossible" through the lens of the Kotzker Rebbe. We learn that if a person truly desires a goal, they should never let the "distance" stop them from reaching out. Rav Shlomo weaves in a comforting teaching from Rav Kook:…
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Shemot: A Midwife's Yishuv Hada'at Is All We Need
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50:17"In the merit of righteous women, we were redeemed." But what does that actually mean? Rav Shlomo Katz breaks down this famous teaching using the Sforno and Daat Mikra. We focus on the midwives, Shifra and Puah, and their "inner wisdom of the heart," which allowed them to defy Pharaoh. Rav Shlomo explains that their Yirat Elokim (Fear of God) grant…
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Does your name determine your destiny? In this fascinating exploration of Shemot, Rav Shlomo Katz dives into the concept of Shema Garim—that a name influences a person's attributes. We look at the Gemara involving Rabbi Meir, who would check a person's name before doing business with them. Rav Shlomo also discusses practical Halachic perspectives f…
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Shemot: Thunder that Straightens the Heart
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28:56Why did things get worse for the Jewish people after Moshe Rabenu arrived? In this intense shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz addresses the difficult question Moshe asked Hashem: "Why have You done evil to this people?" Using the insights of the Izhbitzer Rebbe (Mei HaShiloach), we learn the spiritual purpose of Ra'am (thunder). Rav Shlomo explains that the 12…
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Shemot: That First Conversation by the Bush
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38:38In the intimate dialogue at the Burning Bush, Moshe Rabbeinu asks, "Who am I?" Was this insecurity, or something deeper? Rav Shlomo Katz shares the Izhbitzer Rebbe's (Mei HaShiloach) interpretation: Moshe was asking, "What do You see in me?" Hashem's answer reveals the essence of Jewish leadership: "I see Myself in you, because there is no 'you' in…
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Did the redemption start at the Burning Bush, or did it begin much earlier in the dark caves of Egypt? Rav Shlomo Katz reveals a powerful Midrash detailing Moshe Rabbeinu's role as a "slave driver" who convinced Pharaoh to give the Jews a day of rest—Shabbat—which they used to learn Torah in secret. We delve into the concept of "Double Redemption" …
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Is clarity always the goal? In this deep session, Rav Shlomo Katz shares a teaching from the Izhbitzer School regarding the "Holiness of Exile." We explore a profound type of fear—not the fear of danger, but the "Holy Fear" that one hasn't done enough or reached deep enough. Rav Shlomo explains that in Heaven, angels have clarity and do their job p…
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Shemot: How Do You Actually Reach G-d?
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1:07:37In this shiur for Sefer Shemot, Rav Shlomo Katz explores the fundamental difference between those who accept suffering and those who refuse to be enslaved by it. Drawing from the Zohar, Rav Shlomo explains that if you tell someone accustomed to pain that they will suffer, they accept it. But redemption begins when we refuse to accept the status quo…
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Vayechi: Am I Supposed To Enjoy Learning?
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45:25Are Mitzvos meant to be enjoyed? Rav Shlomo Katz tackles the Talmudic principle that "Mitzvos were not given for enjoyment" through the teachings of Rav Kook. Using the imagery of Yissachar as a "strong-boned donkey" (Chamor) who bows to the burden, we explore the transition from serving Hashem as an "indentured laborer" to finding the deepest swee…
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Vayechi: Yaakov's Greatest Years Were In....Egypt?
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41:38It seems paradoxical that Yaakov Avinu's best years—the years he "lived" (Vayechi)—were the 17 years spent in the impurity of Egypt. Rav Shlomo Katz explores this mystery through the lens of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov. We learn that true spiritual vitality doesn't come from avoiding darkness, but from the strength to "grab the bitterness" and transfo…
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Vayechi: What Did Yaakov Avinu Think of Himself?
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56:05How did Yaakov Avinu view himself in comparison to his father Yitzchak and grandfather Avraham? In this moving session, Rav Shlomo Katz shares a radical insight from the Izhbitzer Rebbe (Mei HaShiloach) on the verse "The God who has been my Shepherd from my inception until this day." While Avraham and Yitzchak "walked before God"—needing only a lit…
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Vayechi: Belonging to Eretz Yisrael (A Class in Chevron)
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43:52Recorded live in Chevron, this shiur explores the profound request of Yaakov Avinu to his son Yosef: "If I have found grace (Chen) in your eyes, do not bury me in Egypt." Rav Shlomo Katz draws from the Beit Yaakov (Rabbi Yaakov Leiner of Izhbitza) to explain why a father would ask his son for "grace." We delve into the difference between owning som…
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Vayechi: You Are Only Redeemed When You Are Truly Desperate
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59:05What is the difference between Creation and Redemption? As we conclude Sefer Bereishis, Rav Shlomo Katz shares a deep teaching from the Sod Yesharim (Rav Tzadok HaKohen/The Izhbitzer School) regarding the transition from the "Book of Creation" to the "Book of Redemption." We learn that while creation implies making something from nothing, redemptio…
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Vayechi: Empowering the Role of Jewish Mothers
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34:40Why did Yaakov Avinu feel the need to apologize to Yosef for burying Rachel on the side of the road? In this powerful shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz shares a teaching from the Lubavitcher Rebbe that redefines the spiritual role of the Jewish mother. While Yaakov (the man) strives for personal perfection and burial in the Cave of Machpelah, Rachel (the woma…
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Vayigash: The Moment Yehuda Became A King
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50:25What was going through Yehuda's mind in the moments before Yosef revealed himself? Rav Shlomo Katz explores the psychological and spiritual shift that turned Yehuda into a King. Drawing on the Ben Ish Chai and the Alshich HaKadosh, we trace Yehuda's journey from accepting the judgment of slavery as penance for selling Yosef, to suddenly fighting ba…
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Vayigash: Tzaddikim and Ba'alei Teshuvahs - A Pillar of Ishbitz
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58:59Who brings Mashiach? The Tzaddik who never sins, or the Baal Teshuva who falls and gets up? In this profound session, Rav Shlomo Katz takes us into the world of the Izhbitzer School (Mei HaShiloach, Rav Tzadok, and Reb Leibele Eiger). We analyze the spiritual DNA of Yosef (the Tzaddik) versus Yehuda (the Baal Teshuva). Rav Shlomo uses a moving anal…
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Vayigash: What Do Brachas Add onto Mitzvahs?
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46:10What is the difference between doing a Mitzvah and preparing for a Mitzvah? In this shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz explores the concept of Hachanah (preparation) as the key to holiness, drawing on the Zohar and Rabbi Yehuda HaLevi. We discuss why Yehuda’s "approach" (Vayigash) to Yosef was actually a spiritual preparation for standing before the King. Rav …
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Vayigash with the Ishbitzer on his Yahrzeit
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37:11On the Yahrzeit of the holy Izhbitzer Rebbe (The Mei HaShiloach), Rav Shlomo Katz delves into one of the most radical and comforting perspectives on the confrontation between Yehuda and Yosef. We explore the concept that Vayigash (And he approached) is the closest we can get in this world to tasting the revelation of Mashiach. Rav Shlomo explains t…
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Vayigash: Reaching Beyond Yourself In A Moment's Time
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1:02:48We often hear about "reaching our potential," but is that truly the Jewish ideal? In this transformative session, Rav Shlomo Katz argues that God doesn't just want us to use 100% of our brains; He wants us to reach beyond ourselves entirely. Drawing from the deep teachings of Rav Kook and Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, we explore the spiritual mechanics…
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We often struggle with the question: "Did I choose to be in this world, or was I forced?" In this illuminating shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz opens a teaching from the Lubavitcher Rebbe that reframes the entire story of Yosef as a metaphor for the soul's journey. We learn that Yosef’s life in his father’s house represents the soul before birth—basking in D…
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Vayeshev: A Perfect Time To Decide Who Mashiach Is
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1:04:51Why did Yaakov Avinu think it was time to relax, and why did the "agitation of Yosef" jump upon him? In this deep exploration of the roots of Mashiach, Rav Shlomo Katz shares a classic teaching from Reb Shlomo Carlebach and the Izhbitzer school of thought. We examine the spiritual tension between Yosef and Yehuda: Yosef represents the Tzadik who ne…
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Vayeshev: Yosef HaTzadik Never Blames Anyone
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36:11We often feel that our spiritual struggles are a result of our unfair circumstances, but Yosef HaTzadik teaches us a different way to view our "resume." In this shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz presents a fundamental teaching from the Lubavitcher Rebbe on the "Jew in Exile." We analyze how Yosef went from being the favorite son to a slave and a prisoner, yet…
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When the world feels like it is falling apart, what is Hashem actually doing? In this special Chanukah edition of the Vayeshev shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz explores a powerful Midrash that reveals that while the brothers were selling Yosef and Yaakov was mourning, God was busy "creating the light of Mashiach" through the story of Yehuda and Tamar. Rav Sh…
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What is the most dangerous character trait a person can have? In this powerful shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz explores the connection between Eisav, Haman, and the trait of Gaavah (Arrogance). Drawing from the Bnei Yissaschar and the Maggid of Mezeritch, we learn that while Hashem dwells with those who struggle with lust, He cannot dwell with the arrogant.…
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Vayishlach: Receiving Hugs From Above After Every Small Trouble
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27:14How does Hashem comfort us after trauma? Based on the commentary of the Alshich HaKadosh, Rav Shlomo Katz walks through the timeline of Yaakov Avinu’s life in Parshas Vayishlach. We discover a profound pattern: after every major difficulty—from Lavan to the Angel, to the death of Devorah and Rivka—Hashem immediately provides a "hug" of consolation.…
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Why was Yaakov Avinu, the man of truth, afraid of Eisav? Rav Shlomo Katz dives into the duality of fear, referencing the Slonimer Rebbe (Netivot Shalom) and the Izhbitzer Rebbe (Mei HaShiloach). We learn that Eisav isn't just a gangster; he is the Sitra Achra (Other Side) that often disguises itself as a brother, a friend, or even a holy figure to …
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Delving Deep Into "Chainsaw Man": Symbolism, Archetypes, and the Hero’s Journey
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1:39:34Chainsaw Man looks like chaos—but beneath the blood and devils lies a mythic story about fear, control, and the cost of desire. In this episode, we break down the symbolism, archetypes, and psychological journey that turn Chainsaw Man into one of the most compelling modern anime narratives. Show Notes: 00:00 Introduction and Setup 00:17 Diving into…
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Vayishlach: Your Avoda Matters Much More Than You Realize
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55:00Do our actions actually change reality? In this uplifting session, Rav Shlomo Katz explores the spiritual mechanics of Mitzvos through the lens of the Pele Yoetz (Rabbi Eliezer Papo) and the Baal Shem Tov. We learn that every good deed creates a Malach (angel) that acts as a defense attorney for us, and that these angels are waiting for us to belie…
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Vayishlach: Am I Dreaming Or Does Someone Want To Hurt Me?
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59:26In this intense and relevant shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz addresses the reality of fear and the spiritual battle for clarity during dark times. Drawing from the Netivot Shalom (Slonimer Rebbe), Rav Shlomo asks: Who won the fight between Yaakov and the angel? We explore the concept of Emunah (faith) on three levels: faith of the mind, faith of the heart, …
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Vayishlach: The Difference Between Yaakov and Yisrael
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15:33What is the difference between the name "Yaakov" and the name "Yisrael"? In this brief but deep insight from the Kedushas Levi (Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev), Rav Shlomo Katz distinguishes between two types of spiritual connection. "Yaakov" represents the person who is close to God only when alone, but gets distracted by people. "Yisrael," how…
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Vayetze: The Beauty Behind Making Maariv An Obligation
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56:19Why did the Jewish people take an optional prayer (Maariv) and make it mandatory? Based on the Rambam and the teachings of Reb Nosson of Breslov, Rav Shlomo Katz explains that this wasn't a legalistic decision, but a spiritual survival mechanism. We explore the concept of the subconscious connection to Hashem—represented by the sense of smell (Reia…
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Can you learn Torah without a book open? In this shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz shares a classic story about the Lechovitcher Rebbe (grandfather of the Slonim dynasty) who refused to say a Dvar Torah on Parshas Vayetse. Why? Because this is the Parsha of "doing." Drawing from the Slonimer Rebbe (Beit Avraham), we learn that Yaakov's holiness wasn't found i…
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Why is the evening prayer (Maariv) considered optional (reshut) in the Talmud, yet we treat it as obligatory? Rav Shlomo Katz explores the profound mystical origins of Maariv through the teachings of Rav Kook (Olat Reiya) and the student of Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Rimanov. We learn that Maariv corresponds to the Third Temple—a reality that hasn't …
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Vayetze: A Time for Silence, A Time for Screaming
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1:01:01Rachel Imeinu is the master of timing. She knew when to be silent as her sister married her soulmate, but she also knew when to scream, "Give me children or I die!" In this emotional shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz navigates the tension between silence and protest, drawing on the Ramban (Nachmanides) and the Shelah HaKadosh. We explore why Yaakov got angry …
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Vayetze: Being Vulnerable and Honest, Ya'akov Avinu Style
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30:09What is the difference between knowing about God and truly knowing God? In this session, Rav Shlomo Katz opens the Piaseczna Rebbe’s (The Aish Kodesh) commentary, Derech HaMelech, to explore Yaakov’s realization: "God was in this place, and I did not know." Rav Shlomo explains that we can go through life doing all the right Mitzvos, yet remain spir…
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Vayetze: Hashem, I'm Not Moving One Inch Until You Show Me Light
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39:07Yaakov Avinu leaves the clarity of Be'er Sheva and heads toward the darkness of Charan. How does he survive the transition? Rav Shlomo Katz shares a powerful teaching from Rabbi Yehuda Leib Eiger (The Toras Emes) and the Izhbitzer Rebbe on the word Vayifga (and he encountered/hit). We learn that this wasn't a casual prayer, but a demand. Yaakov ess…
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Vayetze: What Should I Be Looking For In A Soulmate?
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56:58When looking for a soulmate, we often have a checklist of what we think is good for us. But what happens when the person we marry reveals a part of ourselves we never knew existed In this shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz explores the deepest mechanics of Zivugim (soulmates) through the lens of the Beit Yaakov (Rabbi Yaakov Leiner, son of the Izhbitzer Rebbe)…
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Toldot: Reconquering Eretz Hakodesh Today
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37:19What does it mean to “conquer” Eretz Yisrael in our generation, when the real battlefield is often inside the neshama? In this stirring shiur on Parshat Toldot, Rav Shlomo Katz learns a powerful Torah from the Bas Ayin (Rabbi Avraham Dov Ber of Avritch), whose entire life was a yearning to breathe the air of Eretz Yisrael. Rav Shlomo frames this te…
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In a generation obsessed with innovation and "the new," Yitzchak Avinu teaches us the profound power of consistency. Rav Shlomo Katz discusses why Sivan Rahav-Meir considers Yitzchak's redigging of his father's wells to be the ultimate remedy for our ADHD generation. Drawing deeply from Reb Nosson of Breslov (Likutei Halachos), we explore the spiri…
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Toldot: The Moment Our Children Really Make Us Parents
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1:00:45In this powerful shiur on Parshat Toldot, Rav Shlomo Katz explores the moment we truly become parents—not through plans or “getting it right,” but when our children pull something holy out of us that we didn’t even know was there. Rav Shlomo develops a core distinction in pnimiyus: kedushas ha’shoresh (קדושת השורש)—the intrinsic holiness a Jew is b…
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Toldot: Yitzchak's Revelation in Davening
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1:19:38Yitzchak Avinu is the most mysterious of the Patriarchs, yet he reveals the deepest secrets of Tefillah (prayer). In this shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz asks the hard question: "Is my davening working?" We delve into Rav Kook's insight that prayer isn't about changing God's mind, but rather transforming our own identity so the decree no longer applies to u…
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Toldot: Did My Parents Give Me What They Were Supposed To?
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1:07:18Who is the "real" you? The one who shows up to pray with fire, or the one distracted by the mundane world? In this deep session on Parshas Toldot, Rav Shlomo Katz addresses the internal struggle of "Two Nations" within us, drawing on the foundational teachings of the Baal HaTanya (The Alter Rebbe). We explore the distinct spiritual roles of a fathe…
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Chayei Sara: Swearing With A Mitzvah In Your Hand
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38:25When Avraham made Eliezer swear to find a wife for Yitzchak, he established a precedent for how we commit to our spiritual mission. Rav Shlomo Katz explores the Talmudic concept of Modeh B'Miktzat (admitting to part of a claim) through the lens of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Why do we struggle to be "all in" with our service of Hashem? This episode tack…
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Chayei Sara: The Depth & Opportunity Behind Friday Afternoon Chaos
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22:14Why did Sarah Imeinu’s Shabbos candles, which miraculously burned from week to week, eventually go out? Based on a profound insight from the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rav Shlomo Katz reframes the way we view spiritual consistency and the famous "Friday afternoon chaos." This shiur challenges the idea that religious life is about maintaining the status quo…
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