EPISODES

Satisfying talk about kosher nutrition™

New Year’s Resolutions: Weight Loss Edition with Ilana Muhlstein! EP. 65

Why people are drawn to diets, should you weigh yourself everyday, how elephants and bunnies can help you lose weight, and more with special guest, Ilana Muhlstein!

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Mini: The Myth of the Shattered Vessels, EP. 64

One of the most common stories in Kabbalah sheds light on the world’s imperfections and Tikkun Olam.

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Healthy Husbands: A How-To Guide, EP. 63

Do you micromanage your husband’s health? Learn how to turn in your badge from the food police, and more with special guest, Leah Richeimer, from The Ladies Talkshow!

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Mini: Does G-d Exist?, EP. 62

A short story about twins in the womb and their thoughts about what the future holds.

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The Keto Diet for Beginners with @ketokosher, EP. 61

Is the Keto diet sexist? Will the low carb lifestyle help you lose weight? How to avoid the Keto flu, and more with special guest, Moshe Bloch, @ketokosher!

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Mini: Pay it Forward! EP. 60

The story of how a master plumber’s act of kindness towards a widow and her family, did not go unnoticed.

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How to be Tech Healthy with Adina Sash, aka @flatbushgirl, EP. 59

Are you addicted to your phone, and if so, what can you do about it? What is a “digital sabbath?” Do Jewish Women have faces? And more, with special guest, Adina Sash, aka @flatbushgirl!

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Mini: Accepting Shabbos with a Chessed, EP. 58

Shabbos can be a lonely time for many, but reaching out, even for a brief call, can have an extraordinary effect!

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How to Age Gracefully, EP. 57

Are you a part of the “anti-banana” movement, why there is nothing new under the sun, and guest Patricia Greenberg, “The Fitness Gourmet,” says you should always act your age!

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Mini: Mark Twain and Anti-Semitism, EP. 56

Why Mark Twain’s 1898 article “Concerning the Jews” is still relevant today!

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“Ditch the Diet” with Nutritionist Rachel Goodman! Episode 55

Are you eating enough, is counting calories a waste of time, and what is in guest Rachel Goodman’s toolbox for taking food guilt out of the equation?

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Mini: Dreams and Birkas Kohanim, EP. 54

What is the connection between the Vulcan Salute and Kohanim, and why do we ask God to heal our dreams during the priestly blessing?

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Yom Tov Prep with Naomi Nachman, “The Aussie Gourmet!” EP. 53

How to get ahead of the game, tight oven space hacks, and why Naomi Nachman, aka “The Aussie Gourmet”, calls brisket and flanken her best friends!

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Mini: Lost Objects and Rabbi Meir Baal Haness, EP. 52

A lot of people have heard of the famous segula that invoking the name of Rabbi Meir Baal Haness, and giving charity to the poor of Israel, can save you from a challenging situation or even help you find...

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Picky Eaters Demystified! EP. 51

Should you feed your kids bread and jam everyday, the importance of respecting your child’s individuality, how to be a good food role model, and more with guest Yael Friedman of KitchnGiggles!

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Mini: The Inextinguishable Shabbos Light, EP. 50

Candle lighting time is an auspicious opportunity to pray for your children, family, and any challenges you may face. This moment was the highlight of Rebbetzin Kanievsky’s week. 

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The Flexible Chef-Nealy Fischer, EP. 49

Smart menu planning, how creating structure helps to create flexibility in your life, and guest Nealy Fischer, author of  FOOD YOU WANT for the Life You Crave, has a lot to say about enjoying your Shabbos meals!

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Mini: Question of Questions, EP. 48

Although it’s a challenge, let’s try to live as Rav Zusha did: Bless God over bad fortune just as one blesses Him over good fortune, and do it cheerfully.

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Summer Stress, EP. 47

Do you fight, flight, or freeze when you encounter stress, what is the summer phenomenon, how stress can be positive, and tools to manage. We include a bonus guided meditation with Andrea to help you dial it down!

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Mini: This Too is for the Good! EP. 46

Believing in the adage “Everything God does is for the best,” is the key to happiness.  

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Levana Cooks! EP. 45

Levana Kirschenbaum, the “Jewish Julia Child,” joins us as we discuss why she is shocked by American convenience food, whether or not we can trust Instagram for health advice, and how integrated doctors are the future!

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What the Heck is Organic Anyway? EP. 43

How dangerous are the Cheerios on your kids high chair, what are the “Clean Fifteen” and the “Dirty Dozen,” and more with guest Dawn Wilson!

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Mini: The Gold Necklace, EP. 42

This is the story of how a Jewish girl, torn away from her Mother by the Nazis, was reunited with her Father. 

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Weight Loss: It’s Not Magic! EP. 41

How consistency leads to success, avoiding food FOMO, why a daily treat is a good idea, and more with guest nutritionist Tanya Rosen!

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Mini: I Have No Time! EP. 40

The story of the glass jar shows us how we should make time for the important things in our lives. 

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Healthy Bones Matter! EP. 39

How you can preserve bone mass, avoid the dreaded “widow’s hump,” why you should know your T-score, and more! 

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True Relaxation, EP. 38

A story about how a psychiatrist and Rabbi came to realize that he couldn’t stand to be alone with himself for even five minutes without a distraction.  

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Eating Disorders in the Orthodox Jewish Community, EP. 37

Is our rigid way of eating Kosher contributing to eating disorders, what are the warning signs, and where to get help? 

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Mini: The Jewish View on UFOs, Aliens, and Extraterrestrial Intelligence, EP. 36

The Lubavitcher Rebbe and a scientist explore life on Mars. 

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Pesach Perfectly Organized! EP. 35

Is Pesach cleaning different from spring cleaning, why a crock pot is your best friend, and how Oprah helped our guest, Rivka Slatkin, start her organization business, and more!

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Mini: Sweet as Sugar! Ep. 34

As we add the sugar to our challah dough, we should think about adding sweetness to the lives of people around us. Photo by James Besser on Unsplash

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The Fit Jewess! Ep. 33

Why are forbidden waters sweeter, is Dance Dance Revolution a good workout, and more with guest Sara Kupfer, the Fit Jewess! www.fitjewess.com https://elitalks.org/eleventh-commandment-thou-must-diet

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Mini: Is it Shabbos Yet? EP. 32

A popular children’s story gets a makeover!

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Your Purim Game Plan! Ep. 31

How to avoid a Purim candy hangover, plan your splurges strategically, why being drunk with happiness is the goal, and more!

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Mini: Tefillin and Acupuncture, Ep. 30

How the Jewish tradition of Tefillin aligns with the ancient Chinese healing method of acupuncture.

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All About the Flu! Ep. 29

Protect yourself against the flu, is the vaccine a good idea, improve your immune response, and more!

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Mini: Tosfos Yom Tov, Ep. 28

The 30th of Shevat is celebrated by this Rabbi’s descendants as a day of thanksgiving!

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Not Your Mother’s Vegetables! Ep. 27

Why you should stop working so hard to feed your family, what is your relationship with fitness, and see how guest Rivki Rabinowitz, winner of Kosher “Chopped” with Naomi Nachman, is savage about her food, and more!

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Mini: Candle Lighting in the Year 2100, Ep. 26

The history of The New York Times and candle lighting.

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