Best Jew Function Podcasts (2025)

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TJF Live #119 | Rabbi Mark Wildes, The Jewish Experience is out of this world 1:08:41

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Rabbi Mark Wildes, aka the millennial Rabbi, has spent the last two decades helping thousands of young Jews in NYC reconnect with meaning, community, and a Judaism that actually speaks to real life. Founder of Manhattan Jewish Experience and author of The Jewish Experience, he joins us to unpack what Jewish wisdom is really for — and why practice, …

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Are Jews Safe in the West? with Alex Ryvchin - The Shape of Dialogue #43 1:00:44

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Alex Ryvchin is co-Chief Executive Officer of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, the author of internationally acclaimed books of history and politics, and a best-selling children’s author. He writes for leading publications and speaks, debates and teaches around the world on the Arab-Israeli conflict, foreign and national affairs, antisemi…

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Histamine Intolerance Unpacked: What’s Really Behind Your Reactions 1:21:39

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Send us a text In this episode, clinical nutrition expert Jennifer Fugo breaks down what histamine intolerance really is—why symptoms show up, what drives histamine overload, and how to begin supporting your body without fear or confusion. Edan Green brings a Torah perspective, helping us understand our body’s signals through a spiritual lens and h…

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Narcissistic Transgression with Vaishnavi Sundar - The Shape of Dialogue #42 26:54

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Vaishnavi Sundar - Feminist, Writer, Filmmaker & Activist Vaishnavi Sundar discusses the narcissistic transgressions of trans ideology and its negative impact on women and girls. https://vaishnavisundar.com/ https://vaishnavisundar.com/about/ Behind The Looking Glass - FIRST EVER Documentary about the Wives & Children of Trans-Identified Men https:…

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Breathe to Heal with Dr. Helen Porat 1:22:52

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Send us a text In this uplifting episode of The Holy Health Podcast, Dara speaks with physical therapist Dr. Helen Porat about how conscious breathing can calm the nervous system, release stored tension, and restore emotional balance. As well as reset the stabilizing system, improve digestion ,restore pelvic floor health and so much more. This epis…

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TJF Live #118 | Jeff Weiss "fighting back" co-author and creator of stickersofmeaning 1:06:33

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We’re joined by Jeff Weiss, co-author of Fighting Back: Stan Andrews and the Birth of the Israeli Air Force — the riveting true story of an assimilated American Jew who rediscovered his identity by becoming one of Israel’s first fighter pilots in 1948. The prolific Jeff is also the founder of Stickers of Meaning, a powerful project preserving the p…

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TJF Live #117 | Alan Graf - the mind of a lawyer, the heart of an artist 1:02:27

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Beyond music, Alan’s life’s work has been devoted to weaving together activism, artistry, and the law to spark meaningful change. He views both his creative work and his law degree as essential tools in his ongoing mission to make a difference in a world that is both beautiful and challenging. Alan recently released a folk musical titled Sarah Arth…

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TJF Live #116 | Oded Nir - Coming home עודד ניר - הכי טוב בבית 1:19:05

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Oded Nir was an Amsterdam-based chill out/ lounge/soulful/deep producer/remixer and the main man behind Suntree Records and Suntree Agency. But one day, he left it all behind and moved back to Israel. Why? How does it feel? Where is home? Where do we go from here? Join us. עודד ניר ברשת W: odednir.nl FB: facebook.com/wddnyr.2025 WHAT IS THEJEWFUNCT…

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TJF Live #115 | Virág Gulyás - Almost Jewish 1:21:56

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Virág Gulyás is a non-Jewish, Hungarian-born former EU diplomat who has become a prominent global activist and speaker against antisemitism. Her intriguing journey began from a background of casual antisemitism in post-communist Hungary to becoming a passionate, vocal advocate for Israel and the Jewish people. Known for her blog and movement "The A…

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TJF Live #114 | Dan Brotman - from a Lebanese prison to the London School of Economics 1:17:59

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How does a migration lawyer from Boston end up in a Lebanese prison on suspicion of being an Israeli spy? Dan Brotman has traveled to nearly 90 countries, including Iran and Afghanistan, to document the lives of people and far-flung Jewish communities. He has spent time in South Africa and Canada and just recently decided to leave the U.S. because …

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"The Healing Side of Hydrogen:The Miracle in Water" 2:48

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Send us a text Explore how hydrogen water supports cellular repair and inflammation control — and uncover the deeper Torah meaning of water and life. This week on Holy Health, we dive into the science behind hydrogen water with Dr. Paul Barattiero founder of Echo Water. Discover how this tiny molecule may hold powerful anti-inflammatory and cellula…

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Trans: Fact or Fiction? with Helen Joyce - The Shape of Dialogue #41 1:01:51

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Trans: Fact or Fiction? with Helen Joyce - The Shape of Dialogue #44 Helen Joyce, campaigner for women's rights from Sex Matters, talks about our ancient common knowledge of the difference between men and a women, and the three recent seismic events pushing back against trans-ideology and its harm to women's rights and children - The UK Cass Report…

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TJF Live #113 | Nick Matau loves Israel for some reason 1:21:16

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The 32-year-old Californian isn't Jewish – and didn't even grow up in a Jewish environment. His only connection to the Jewish people is through the man who raised him from age one, a Samoan, who instilled in him a love for the Jewish people. That's how's the story of Nick Matau, a former nuclear engineer and now a pro-Israel Tik-Tok sensation, begi…

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TJF Live #112 | Miryam Kabakov ESHEL LGBTQ+ 1:02:55

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Jews are experts at social inclusion. Take Miryam Kabakov, an American Jewish social worker, editor and community organizer from St. Paul Minnesota. She is the Executive Director of Eshel, a national organization that supports and advocates for LGBTQ+ Orthodox Jews. What does it mean to advocate for LGBTQ+ Jews in the Orthodox space and, more impor…

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The Healing Side of Nicotine - What Science Overlooked 59:44

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Send us a text Join us on this enlightening episode of the Holy Health Podcast as we explore a paradigm-shifting topic: nicotine. With leading wellness advocate Heather Gordon, we dive deep into the surprising role nicotine may play beyond smoking - especially its potential as an anti-inflammatory tool, modulator of the immune system, and support f…

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TJF Talks #111 w/Keith Kahn-Harris | Everyday Jew 1:00:12

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Dr. Keith Kahn-Harris is a London-based sociologist, writer, and lecturer at Leo Baeck College, where he explores what it means to live as Jews in a world that often resists the very idea of chosen-ness. A senior research fellow at the Institute for Jewish Policy Research, he’s authored eight books that range from the UK Jewish experience to the gl…

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TJF Live #110 | Prof. Shaul Magid #3 1:36:02

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Prof. Shaul Magid is joining us again after his recent appointment to Harvard. As one of the leading thought leaders among American Jews we are interested in hearing his take on the state of Jewish life in the U.S., why his new role in Harvard has raised some eyebrows, his controversial stance on Zionism, and his work on Rabbi Meir Kahane which see…

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TJF Talks #109 w/Jonas Sota | the key is belonging 1:26:01

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TJF Talks #109 w/Jonas Sota | the key is belonging The stories of Jonas Sota could fill an entire season. Jonas is a 1st generation American Jew who has been studying Israeli, Jewish and Middle Eastern history for the past 20 years. In 2015 he earned a degree in Philosophy from UCLA, and as early as 2017 he began predicting that Jews would be targe…

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Postmodernism, Liberal Values & How To Make A Proper British Cup Of Tea with Helen Pluckrose - The Shape of Dialogue #40 1:21:40

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https://www.hpluckrose.com/ Helen Pluckrose is a British liberal humanist writer and social commentator. She is the co-author with James Lindsay of Cynical Theories, Social (In)justice, as well as her own book, The Counterweight Handbook, about Principled Strategies for Surviving and Defeating Critical Social Justice at Work, in Schools, and Beyond…

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TJF Talks #108 w/Jonah Platt | Go full Jew 1:03:43

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What is being Jewish to you? Join us as we welcome Jonah Platt into our circle. His wildly successful podcast 'Being Jewish' is talking about all the things we love discussing and his vision for Jews in entertainment might hold the key to changing the hearts and minds of the masses. Jonah is a leading advocate for the Jewish community, using his 17…

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What is the best pathway to knowledge? with David Deutsch - The Shape of Dialogue #39 1:23:49

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https://www.daviddeutsch.org.uk/ David Deutsch is a renowned University of Oxford physicist, philosopher, and the "father" of quantum computation. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society, and his work includes fundamental issues in physics, particularly the quantum theory of computation and information, and the new field of constructor theory. In 1985,…

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Healing the Mind at the Root -with Dr. Achina Stein 1:09:10

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Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Functional Psychiatrist Dr. Acina Stein to explore how addressing root causes can transform mental health. We discuss integrative approaches, healing beyond medication, and practical steps for emotional resilience — plus a Torah extro with Bracha Krohn to bring a spiritual perspective into mental heal…

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Should universities seek truth? with Doug Elliffe - The Shape of Dialogue #38 1:06:23

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Douglas Mark Elliffe is a New Zealand academic and Professor of Psychology at the University of Auckland, where he has been affiliated since 1979 as a student and later as faculty. He completed his PhD in Psychology at the university, with a thesis titled "Multiple-schedule performance in closed economies," and joined the academic staff in 1992 to …

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Building Bridges – Fostering a Healthy Relationship between Christians and Jews 1:35:17

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Send us a text Dara sits down with Tommy Waller of Ha-Yovel, a Christian Zionist who has been living in Israel for 20 years. We explore the power of mutual respect, shared values, and collaboration between our communities. Rabbi Tuly Weisz of Israel365 then brings the Torah perspective, highlighting why these connections are so essential in our tim…

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Salt: From Kitchen Staple to Sacred Symbol, The Healing Truth with Darryl Bouchard of Redmond Real Salt 1:06:52

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Send us a text This week on Holy Health, we’re exploring the surprising health benefits of salt with Daryl Bouchard from Redmond Real Salt. From mineral balance to hydration, we dig into why the right kind of salt can actually be healing for the body. As always, we then turn to Torah — with Edan Green, who shares the spiritual dimension of salt, un…

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Meaning & Storytelling with Travis Brown - The Shape of Dialogue #37 1:08:30

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About Travis Brown https://www.thesignalproductions.com/about Uncomfortable Truths: The Reality of Gender Identity Ideology https://www.thesignalproductions.com/ The Woke Reformation is a documentary series that chronicles the origins of Woke ideology, helps people understand it and gives advice on how to push back. https://www.wokereformation.com/…

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TJF Talks #107 w/Doron Keidar | The right kind of Jew 1:37:51

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Doron Keidar is an Israeli combat veteran, security expert, filmmaker, and international speaker. With two decades of experience in the IDF—including elite special operations—he brings a rare, firsthand perspective on Israel’s security challenges and Jewish history. Beyond the battlefield, Doron has spent nearly 20 years protecting high-profile lea…

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The Pulse Cure: Healing the Body, Uplifting the Soul with Dr. Torkil Faero 1:11:54

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Send us a text In this fascinating episode of Holy Health, we sit down with Dr. Torkil Faero—a pioneer in the field of pulse diagnostics and creator of The Pulse Cure—to explore how ancient healing methods are being revitalized for modern wellness. Together, we delve into how the pulse reveals the hidden patterns of our health, the connection betwe…

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TJF Talks #106 w/Dov Forman | Author, "Lily's Promise" 1:09:37

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Forman is best known for co-authoring Lily’s Promise with his great-grandmother, Auschwitz survivor Lily Ebert, and for using digital platforms to educate millions of followers about the Holocaust, Judaism and to advocate against antisemitism. But don't let his fascination with past events fool you. He's all about breaking new ground and reaching m…

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Sacred Intimacy-Awakening the Divine Within. With Dr. Elsbeth Meuth and Freddy Zental Weaver of TantraNova 1:31:08

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Send us a text This week on Holy Health, we sit down with Dr. Elsbeth Meuth and Freddy Zental Weaver of TantraNova to explore how intimacy, connection, and healing can be deepened through conscious energy work and spiritual practice. They share their unique approach to cultivating presence and passion in relationships. We close with a Torah perspec…

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TJF Talks #105 w/Ashira | From Black & Jewish 46:14

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She's passionate about building bridges, creating peace, and fostering authentic conversations - Ashira uses her Black & Jewish podcast to inspire meaningful connections and push societal boundaries. Based between Israel and the United States, the former Quad co-host is committed to shaping a more unified and understanding world. Sounds too good to…

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Mind over Muscle, How your mindset can effect your health with David Amerland 1:01:16

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Send us a text What if your mindset could reshape your health and your reality? In this timely episode, author and cognitive science expert David Amerland explores how our thoughts, beliefs, and inner narratives impact physical wellness and emotional resilience. We close with a soul-nourishing Torah reflection from Shoshana Judelman, bringing spiri…

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TJF Talks #104 w/Judy Greenfeld | Rabbi Cantor Beth Israel, Colleyville, Texas 1:16:49

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We invited Judy because, well, she's such a great conversationalist. She's got that quality that makes Jews truly enviable by everyone, an ability to bring people together and connect seeming opposites with love. Join us! WHAT IS THEJEWFUNCTION - A 10min EXPLANATION https://youtu.be/5TlUt5FqVgQ LISTEN TO THE MYSTERY BOOK PODCAST SERIES: https://tin…

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The Communism To Woke Pipeline with James Lindsay - The Shape of Dialogue #36 1:27:33

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Critical Race Theory expert Dr. James Lindsay outlines the genealogy of communism and its evolution into woke ideologies. About Dr. James Lindsay An American-born author, mathematician, and professional troublemaker, Dr. James Lindsay has written six books spanning a range of subjects including religion, the philosophy of science and postmodern the…

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Building Bone strength naturally, a conversation with Debi Robinson 57:23

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with bone health expert and certified yoga therapist Debi Robinson to explore natural, effective ways to strengthen your bones and prevent or manage osteoporosis. Debi shares her journey, holistic strategies, and practical tips to help you support your bone health through movement, nutrition, and lifestyl…

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Knowledge Based Education with Elizabeth Rata - The Shape of Dialogue #35 1:06:42

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Professor Elizabeth Rata is a sociologist of education in the School of Critical Studies, Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Auckland where she is Director of the Knowledge in Education Research Unit (KERU). Her main research areas are in knowledge in the curriculum, knowledge politics, ethnic revivalism, Māori education, res…

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Mold 101 with Jason Earle - Could your home be making you sick? 1:47:24

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Send us a text On this week's episode Jason Earle, founder and CEO of Got Mold?, dives into the profound impact of mold on health and the importance of maintaining healthy indoor environments. Earle shares his personal journey, highlighting how his severe asthma and allergies, from exposure to mold in his childhood home, led him to leave a promisin…

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Science 101: Evidence vs Belief with Kendall Clements - The Shape of Dialogue #34 1:22:42

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About Kendall Clements https://profiles.auckland.ac.nz/k-clements Mātauranga Māori Mātauranga Māori with Charles Royal - The Shape of Dialogue Podcast #15 For more on Science & Mātauranga Māori see the following playlist Science & Mātauranga Māori PlaylistBy Michael Goldwater

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"Living from the Soul: Faith, Healing, and Torah Insights" with Atara Weissberger and Rabbi Dov Lipman 40:13

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Send us a text In today's episode I am joined by Atara Weissberger—author, speaker, and holistic health coach—whose new book How to Soul invites us on a powerful journey of healing, faith, and self-discovery. In this conversation, we dive into the heart of her message: what it means to live from the soul, how to navigate pain with grace, and how to…

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TJF Talks #103 w/Rami Feinstein | The artist's way 1:13:48

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Live from Akron Ohio, it's musician Rami Feinstein. The Israeli singer-songwriter has been performing across Israel and the U.S. for 15 years, releasing albums in both Hebrew and English. Now residing in Akron, Rami is the Israeli emissary for Jewish Akron and the initiator of the Akron for Israel Tour. He opened his heart to us and you're gonna lo…

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Ep.73 Less is More: Exploring Blood Flow Restriction for Maximum Gains with Steven Munatones creator of Kaatsu. 1:15:39

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Send us a text Would you believe it if I told you that it's possible to sit on the couch and exercise at the same time? I wouldn't have thought it's possible, but this week's guest Steven Munatones is going to teach you how. Steven is the creator of Kaatsu a device that promotes restricting blood flow to diff areas in the body which can boost stren…

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TJF Talks #102 w/Fred Menachem | Enraged Jew 1:06:44

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We love having Fred over. He brings his heart to everything he does and he reminds us what it means to be strong-willed, warm-hearted, open, and dedicated. Also, we got to talk about the role of facts in the "post-truth" world and read some reassuring words from dead antisemites. Fun. Also, check out Fred's old and newest podcasts below! Fred Menac…

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Rerun: Manopause-What happens when testosterone declines with Bryce Wylde 1:08:42

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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into andropause, often referred to as "manopause" joining me is expert Bryce Wylde who explains what andropause is, how it differs from menopause, and why it happens as men age. We discuss the hormonal shifts—especially declining testosterone levels—that can lead to symptoms like fatigue, mood changes, weight…

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Episode 72 | Reclaiming Hormones, Menopause Unfiltered with Dr. Miri Ben Ami 1:15:19

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Send us a text This week's episode is dedicated to helping women navigate menopause with confidence. Dr. Miri Ben Ami is an expert on this topic. We dive into the latest science on hormone replacement therapy (HRT), natural remedies, and lifestyle changes to ease symptoms and improve well-being. .We break the stigma and bring you the facts . Joinin…

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71 -Body and Soul, Exploring Somatic Experiencing Therapy with Shibolet Felsher 47:39

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Send us a text In this week's episode I speak with Shibolet Felsher. Somatic Therapy delves into the power of the body in healing emotional and psychological trauma. Through this insightful conversation, we discuss how somatic practices like breathwork, body work,and movement, can help rid the body of past trauma. Joining me for the extro is Wellne…

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To error correct or not to error correct? with Peter Boghossian - The Shape of Dialogue #33 1:14:00

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https://peterboghossian.com https://linktr.ee/peterboghossian Bruce Gilley - https://www.nas.org/authors/bruce_gilleyBy Michael Goldwater

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TJF Talks #101 w/Jonathan Sacerdoti | Journalist, political analyst 1:28:46

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Jonathan Sacerdoti is a British broadcaster, journalist, and TV producer. He covers stories relating to the UK and Europe, as well as terrorism and extremism stories, race relations, and Middle East analysis. He won a 2006 BAFTA for Scotland's Best Factual Program, received the 2010 Herzl Award from the World Zionist Organization, and in 2013 becam…

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Episode 70: The Sun, Vitamin D-does sunscreen cause Cancer? Things you thought were true! With Dr. Joel Gould 1:06:57

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Send us a text In this long over due episode -that was recorded over a year ago (Thanks Hamas!) I am joined by Dr. Joel Gould, a dentist with a passion for sharing the truth. About the sun, vitamin D levels, sunscreen and living life as a Modern Hunter Gatherer. Joining us for I believe the third time is my friend Rivky Krest who does such a phenom…

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Episode 69| The incredible health benefits of Sauna usage and near infra red light therapy with Brian Richards 1:49:24

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Send us a text In this episode I am excited to be joined by Brian Richards of Sauna Space where we discuss the incredible benefits and detox associated with sauna usage. Things such as Alzheimer's and dementia prevention as well as the benefits to mental health and just general detox of the body. What is the difference between red light and near in…

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TJF Live #100 | Dr. Ronen Shoval 1:00:44

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What is Mosaic political philosophy? What is holiness? Can holiness be thought of as a political category that shapes justice, ethics, and societal institutions? Dr. Ronen Shoval thinks that it can and he even wrote a book about it titled "Holiness and Society" where he talks about the biblical ideal of a holy nation, the importance of discourse an…