In this episode, a mother of three neurodivergent sons shares the journey that shaped her — but the wisdom she offers is something every mother can hold onto.
She opens up about the early days of understanding her children’s needs, the process of learning who they are beneath the labels, and the strength she found as their advocate. But beyond that, she speaks to the heart of motherhood itself — patience, intuition, resilience, and trusting the child Hashem gave you.
This conversation isn’t just about neurodivergence. It’s about seeing your child clearly, meeting them where they are, and giving yourself permission to parent with confidence and compassion. No matter what your children’s needs look like, you will walk away feeling understood, uplifted, and grounded.
Link to a Whatsapp Guided Support Chat, led by Yocheved Shapiro:
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In this episode, Shoshana shares the story behind the woman she is today — a mom of eleven, a beacon of warmth, and someone whose home is always open to anyone who needs a place to land.
She brings us back to her childhood on the Upper East Side, where life looked put-together on the outside but felt dark and unstable on the inside as her mother struggled with mental illness. She speaks openly about the fear, the loneliness, and the deep yearning for something steady and meaningful to hold on to.
Shoshana walks us through the mindset shift that changed everything — the moment she chose to search for light, for purpose, and eventually for her own path in Judaism.
She shares how the very pain of not being mothered became her life mission: to mother others. To create safety. To build a home filled with bitachon, love, and open doors.
This is a conversation about resilience, faith, and the power of transforming childhood pain into a life defined by purpose and giving.
When Malkie was told she couldn't attend high school for the first semester, it change the course of her life.
In this episode, she reflects on that pivotal moment, the ripple effect it had on her sense of belonging and her journey beyond it--eventually, leaving the orthodox Chasidic path she grew up in. Malkie shares how she's maintained a beautiful, loving relationship with her family, despite living differently, and what she's learned about how adults can powerfully shape a child's story through empathy, connection, and understanding.
Lala opens up about the reality of postpartum struggles, the guilt of fearing more children, and the strength that carried her into building the life she longed for.
In this episode, Meir shares his perspective on what it was like to begin our marriage while I was in deep grief after having just lost my mother. Together, we reflect on the challenges of those early days, the lessons we learned about supporting a spouse in pain, and the importance of honesty with ones self. This conversation offers comfort, perspective, and a reminder that couples facing struggle are never alone.