Today’s episode cuts to the origin tale of how this very podcast was created. I’m interviewing my mother, Laine Neiman, about parenting a child with mental illness, handling the grief of losing him, and opening up to the community for support. Lainie (a.k.a. Mom Neiman) is an executive and leadership coach, as a family business consultant. More importantly, she spent the last 30 years in the trenches of loving someone with bipolar disorder. We tragically lost my brother, her son, Andy Neiman,...
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Today’s episode cuts to the origin tale of how this very podcast was created. I’m interviewing my mother, Laine Neiman, about parenting a child with mental illness, handling the grief of losing him, and opening up to the community for support. Lainie (a.k.a. Mom Neiman) is an executive and leadership coach, as a family business consultant. More importantly, she spent the last 30 years in the trenches of loving someone with bipolar disorder. We tragically lost my brother, her son, Andy Neiman,...
Today’s episode cuts to the origin tale of how this very podcast was created. I’m interviewing my mother, Laine Neiman, about parenting a child with mental illness, handling the grief of losing him, and opening up to the community for support. Lainie (a.k.a. Mom Neiman) is an executive and leadership coach, as a family business consultant. More importantly, she spent the last 30 years in the trenches of loving someone with bipolar disorder. We tragically lost my brother, her son, Andy Neiman,...
On this week’s episode, I share my conversation with Jennifer Stevens, Holistic Nutrition Practitioner and Thyroid Cancer Survivor. We talk all about Jen’s experiences with anxiety pre-cancer, leading to a very unexpected diagnosis in her late 30s. Jen shares her decision to forgo radiation in favor of surgery and holistic healing, and how that led her into her new career helping others. In addition to her healing journey, Jen brings us into what life is like off the grid in Costa Rica,...
Our first episode of season three kicks off with a very special, long-awaited guest…a woman who needs no introduction, but I’m giving her one anyway because she’s ‘a my wife—Amanda Neiman. We explain the reason for our truncated 2nd season and our exceptionally long hiatus: we had a baby! In new-parent fashion, our conversation is a wild, sleep-deprived reflection on how we’re adjusting to the love bomb that just exploded in the epicenter of our lives: our five-month-old little boy, As...
This week, I’m joined by nurse practitioner Margaret Decker for a conversation about the role of love and community in modern medicine. We talk about what it means to show up for people—not just as professionals, but as humans—especially in moments of illness, aging, and death. We explore how belief, religion, and ideology intersect with science in clinical settings, and how the fear of liability can quietly distort what care is meant to be. Margaret shares how she approaches her work as some...
This week, we’re joined by Betsy Capes—founder of Capes Coaching and a powerhouse guide for artists, creatives, and performers looking to build sustainable careers in an unpredictable industry. Betsy shares her wealth of wisdom on how to thrive in a high-risk, high-reward profession, touching on the pressures of hustle culture and social media that often feel at odds with the artistic spirit. This conversation is full of real talk about what it means to live a creative life today—whether you'...
Today’s episode features my illuminating conversation with Jason Gold, personal coach and psychedelics expert. We explore the therapeutic potential of psilocybin—not just as a healing modality, but as a meaningful alternative to more addictive recreational substances like cannabis and alcohol. Jason offers grounded wisdom on the importance of integration, intention, and nervous system regulation, emphasizing how set and setting shape our experiences. We also dive into the misunde...
Today’s episode features my fascinating conversation with Birdie Condon, Hudson Valley-based midwife and sex educator. We talk all about the history of childbirth including how and why it became industrialized, the differences between obstetrics and midwifery, and how certain medical interventions can stall labor. Birdie shares her non-dogmatic, highly nuanced perspective on the various ways women choose to give birth, born out of her 25-year practice, even touching on reproductive justice. U...
Today, I’m sitting down with ADHD coach, Steev Hodgson, to discuss his journey to an adult ADHD diagnosis and the wisdom he’s picked up along the way. We get into practical tips and tricks as well as the deeper impacts ADHD has on emotional regulation, self esteem, and intimate relationships. Steev is a wealth of accessible, easy to digest knowledge on this subject and a breath of fresh air for anyone struggling with the diagnosis, or dealing with someone with ADHD. Please be sure to like and...
This week, I’m sharing my candid and irreverent conversation with my close friend, Mark Priceman. As fellow neurotic Jews who have wrestled with OCD tendencies, we compare notes on how partnership has evolved us in unexpected ways. We go deep into his journey to becoming a parent and how it has softened his need for control. We also discuss the art of wearing intrusive thoughts lightly and even touch on his surreal experience living through the LA fires. Make sure to like, subscribe, and shar...
This week’s episode features my enriching conversation with spiritual alchemist, guide, and yoga/meditation teacher, Maya Kramer. We go deep into Maya’s beginnings as a model in NYC, exploring how the emptiness of that path led her to a spur-of-the-moment move to Tel-Aviv, where she experienced a spiritual awakening. Through our dynamic conversation, we explore what alchemy really means in a healing context, how struggle helps us grow, and what it takes to live as our most authentic selves. M...
In part two of my conversation with sex educator Elizabeth Greenblatt, we're taking an abrupt turn from our conversation on sex, into a deep dive on grief. Elizabeth discusses the loss of one of her best friends in a tragic car accident in her early 20's, as I share a bit more about my own experience losing my brother to mental illness. We have a raw and open conversation about how grief changes us, why society struggles to hold space for hard emotions, and how we can honor those we’ve ...
This week, I’m sharing my enlightening (not to mention fun) conversation with sex educator Elizabeth Greenblatt. We delve deep into her experiences as a high schooler volunteering at Planned Parenthood, all the way through to her current work teaching sex ed classes to kids and teens. Elizabeth shares her conviction that raising confident, informed kids requires more than abstinence-only education, as well as the challenges she faces in driving social change. We also touch on hot-button issue...
In the premiere of Season 2, I have an inspiring conversation with Rosey Rouhana, a licensed mental health counselor and registered play therapist. Rosey opens up about her journey in helping children and teens navigate through trauma, sharing insightful strategies and lessons from her practice. She also candidly discusses the personal mental health struggles she faced, including panic attacks and depression, and how her experience with therapy and short-term medication played a pivotal role ...
In part two of my conversation with Emily Abramson, we look deeper at parenthood, grief, and the importance of “doing the work.” Emily shares how she models healthy body image and navigates intense emotions for her three daughters, and how wisdom and patience have grown with time. We touch on the importance of struggle and introspection in having a meaningful life and how winter plays a role in that. We also pick up our earlier discussion on education, as Emily offers new insights from her ex...
On today’s episode, I’m sharing part one of my conversation with Emily Abramson. Emily is a foreign language teacher who speaks five languages, and PhD student on a mission to bring more depth and meaning to public education. She also happens to be my sister, one of my best friends, and a brilliant conversationalist with deep insight into our mental health landscape. Part one of our two-hour conversation explores Emily’s journey into the work she does today, how exploring other cultures can l...
On today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome the incredible singer-songwriter Jen Hirsh, aka Monogem. Jen opens up about her journey to discovering her authentic voice as an artist: from the lessons she learned from her time on American Idol to what it took to break free from the pressures of the industry. She also shares a deeply personal side of her story, discussing how motherhood has transformed her life and infused her art with new depth and inspiration. Join us for an inspiring convers...
In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Zach Jones, associate director for Wild Earth Middle School Initiative. Zach is an avid world traveler and nature expert who has a wealth of experience working with kids of all backgrounds who cosmically happens to be my next door neighbor. We talk about the role of privilege in immersive programs like Wild Earth, as well as how to build resilience in children.We also discuss the role of travel in mental health, touching on how the go-go-go American l...
In this episode, Pam Dunn, leader of "Your Infinite Life Training & Coaching Company" discusses her journey from a stay-at-home mom to life coach, the differences between coaching and therapy, the role of medication in personal development, and her experiences coaching within the Orthodox Jewish community. Pam, an expert in emotional intelligence and values-driven leadership, also delves into strategies for building healthy relationships. With decades of experience, Pam offers a compassio...
In part two of our podcast with Marilyn Manno, I discuss non-toxic living and cancer prevention, specifically as it pertains to living with the BRACA gene. We dive into the trials of finding balance between taking care of ourselves with the stress of trying to control the uncontrollable. We also touch on the critical importance of mental health in intimate relationships and even delve into some of the larger implications of AI. Check out the episode and share with any friends who might be int...
Marilyn Manno is a writer, creative director, and dear friend living medication-free after being hospitalized for a manic episode in 2011. In this episode, we talk about her lifestyle that led to her psychotic break, and how she was able to find her way back to homeostasis. In part one of this two-part podcast, we delve into a rich discussion on grief, as Marilyn recently lost her beloved father to fast-progressing brain cancer. We touch on the superhuman power that denial can unleash, t...
Today’s episode cuts to the origin tale of how this very podcast was created. I’m interviewing my mother, Laine Neiman, about parenting a child with mental illness, handling the grief of losing him, and opening up to the community for support. Lainie (a.k.a. Mom Neiman) is an executive and leadership coach, as a family business consultant. More importantly, she spent the last 30 years in the trenches of loving someone with bipolar disorder. We tragically lost my brother, her son, Andy Neiman,...
