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Speak And Be Heard
Shifra Finkelstein
24 episodes
4 days ago
Speak & Be Heard is a podcast dedicated to empowering people to find, use, and trust their voice. It’s a safe space for storytelling, deep conversations, and a place to be seen. This podcast creates a space for authenticity, self-expression, and transformation. Together, we will transform our pain into strength. Thank you for being here!
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Speak & Be Heard is a podcast dedicated to empowering people to find, use, and trust their voice. It’s a safe space for storytelling, deep conversations, and a place to be seen. This podcast creates a space for authenticity, self-expression, and transformation. Together, we will transform our pain into strength. Thank you for being here!
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Episodes (20/24)
Speak And Be Heard
Living With Bipolar: Yitzy's Story of Being Misunderstood

In this episode, I sit down with Yitzy for an honest conversation about living with bipolar disorder in a world that often misunderstood him. We talk about being judged and not being met with compassion, even by the systems meant to help. Yitzy shares what it was like to carry his pain silently, the impact of not being treated with care by professionals, and through his honesty, we explore what it means to find hope in the darkest moments and to remember that you are never alone.


In the end, it’s not about being understood by everyone. It’s about coming home to yourself and knowing you were never meant to do it alone.



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5 days ago
32 minutes 25 seconds

Speak And Be Heard
The Tanya Code: A guide to help healing relationships

In this episode, I sit down with Liba, a marriage coach who uses the wisdom of Tanya to heal the deeper patterns that show up in relationships.


We talk about why couples get stuck, what the Tanya Code really is, and how understanding yourself on a soul level transforms the way you show up for love.


If you’re feeling disconnected, triggered, or unsure how to move forward in your relationship, this conversation will give you clarity, compassion, and practical tools you can use today.


⁠Connect with Liba On Instagram⁠


⁠Connect On Whatsapp

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1 month ago
40 minutes 16 seconds

Speak And Be Heard
How travel helped me find myself again- Maya's Story

In this episode, Maya takes us through her journey of leaving Lakewood, NJ (her home town), traveling the world on her own and reconnecting with her judaism in a completely new way. This conversation is about hope and finding God everywhere you go.


Her story is raw, honest, and the kind that reminds you that you are not alone and that you can get to the other side.


Healing is possible. Your story is not over.


Connect with Maya Weiss:

Mayas book - Dust For My Soul- By: Maya Weiss

Mayas Instagram - @tahiniqueenee



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1 month ago
31 minutes 40 seconds

Speak And Be Heard
A quick 3 minute take on Imposter Syndrome

A mini episode about imposter syndrome- the inner voice that tries to keep us small. This is my perspective and a reminder that your voice is meant to be heard.

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1 month ago
2 minutes 58 seconds

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Kidnapped by Her Father: A Journey of Survival and Healing- Sarah’s Story

In this deeply personal episode, I sit down with Sarah as she bravely shares her story of being kidnapped by her father — a childhood stolen and a trust forever broken.


She takes us into the hidden reality of living in silence, the weight of carrying secrets too heavy for a child, and the lasting impact of betrayal by the very person meant to protect her.


Yet through the pain, Sarah’s voice shines with resilience. Her story is not only about survival, but about the courage to confront her past, reclaim her truth, and begin the lifelong journey of healing.


This conversation is a testament to the strength it takes to face unimaginable pain — and the power of speaking your story and sharing it.


Sara turned a stolen childhood into a story of courage, resilience, and truth.


You never know whose healing begins when you choose to share your story.



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4 months ago
1 hour 16 minutes 50 seconds

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From Addiction to Freedom: Laura’s Story

In this episode, Laura shares her powerful journey from addiction to the freedom she discovered through breathwork.

She opens up about the challenges of recovery, the healing power of the breath, and what it truly means to embrace every part of yourself with love.


Laura’s story is one of courage, transformation, and reclaiming her voice, a reminder that healing is possible and freedom is closer then you think.


If you’d like to connect with Laura:

Instagram

Laura’s Website


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4 months ago
40 minutes 53 seconds

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Healing Through Breath: Samara Feiler on Trauma, Shame, and the power of Breathwork

What if your breath can lead you back to yourself?

In this episode, I sit down with Samara Feiler who is a certified breath work facilitator. Together we explore how breath work can be a powerful tool for healing trauma, releasing shame and reconnecting with Hashem (God).


Samara shares her powerful journey growing up in a painful home, struggling with addiction, and learning how to choose herself in her 30's. Samara shares what it means to start a new cycle, connect with someone who has hurt you and find forgiveness, not for them, but for your own freedom.


This episode is about returning to your breath, your body, and your truth. Whether you are navigating shame, disconnection, or a deep desire to feel whole again, may this conversation remind you: healing is possible and you are never too much.


Connect with Samara:

Instagram -- @nefesh.breathwork

Email: nefeshbreathwork@gmail.com










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5 months ago
40 minutes 45 seconds

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Rewriting the ADHD Story: Shame, Healing & Spiritual Growth with Ari Serap

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Ari Serap who was diagnosed, labeled, and misunderstood. By the age of nine years old, he was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder and put on heavy medications. By the age of 12, he was in and out of rehab. For years, Ari lived his life under the weight of diagnoses that silenced his true self.


Ari joins us all the way from Israel to share how he broke free from shame, got off all medications at the age of 18, and began a journey of spiritual and emotional healing. We talk about growing up feeling stuck, the pain of being misunderstood, and how ADHD once seen as a curse became his SUPERPOWER.


Today, Ari is a holistic ADHD coach for men and an energy healer, helping others reclaim their power and sop seeing their brain as the enemy.


This conversation is for anyone who's ever felt broken, overmedicated, or stuck inside their own mind, If that's you-this episode is your reminder: You are not broken. You are wired differently, and that can be beautiful.


Contact Ari:

Ari's Instagram:

@holisticadhdcoach4men

Ari's Website:

https://www.ariserap.com/












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5 months ago
45 minutes 30 seconds

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Liba's Story from Israel: War, Motherhood, and Speaking Up

In this episode I sit down with Liba, a mother of four, a psychologist, and a woman living in Israel through the uncertainty of war.


We talk about the raw, unfiltered moments of being a mother when the sirens go off, what it feels like as fear sets in. Liba shares how war and motherhood collide, what part of her rises when everything feels too much, and why she still chooses to live in Israel despite it all.


But this episode goes deeper than politics. We explore Liba’s inner world — the child who learned it was safer to stay silent, and the truth that finally emerged when she stopped apologizing for her voice and allowed herself to be use her voice and be heard.


If you've ever felt like your story didn’t matter, that your voice wasn’t welcome, or that silence was the only option, this conversation is for you.


Liba's website:

www.libalurie.com


Liba's Instagram:


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5 months ago
47 minutes 55 seconds

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Faith After Loss: Hassidic Hipster Girl

In this deeply moving episode I sit down with Sarah, known online as Hasidic Hipster Girl, a soulful teacher, coach, and Tanya class host whose life is rooted in Chassidus and truth.


Together, we explore what it means to stay connected to God through unimaginable pain, and how to reconcile faith with heartbreak. Sarah opens up about her spiritual journey, her relationship with suffering, and what it looks like to hold both grief and gratitude at once.


We talk about the loneliness of loss, the teachings that carried her, and the small ways pain reshapes our connection to our body, our femininity, and our faith to Hashem.


This is a story of depth, resilience, and the deep strength it takes to still believe and have faith in God.


May her story bring comfort to anyone walking through loss, searching for meaning, or holding both heartbreak and hope at the same time.


Sarah on instagram :

Instagram

Check out her new journal: What was I made for?

What was I made for- Journal




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6 months ago
35 minutes 40 seconds

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A Journey of Faith, Identity, and Voice

In this episode, I sit down with Lucdwin a Marine veteran, advocate, and proud Jewish man whose story is woven with resilience, identity, and the courageous journey of reclaiming his voice.


Lucdwin opens up about growing up in an immigrant household, navigating the complexities of growing up Black and Jewish in America, and the responsibility that comes with a life of service.


From the discipline of the military to the vulnerability of healing, he shares what it took to finally speak his truth.


Together, we explore what it means to belong, the cost of silence, and how faith, grief, and inner strength shaped the man he is today. Lucdwin reminds us that true power isn’t found in perfection but in presence, kindness, and the choice to show up, even when it’s hard.


This is a story about honoring heritage, holding duality, and letting your voice rise.


🎗️ You may notice Luck is wearing a yellow ribbon during this conversation. A powerful reminder of those who are still held hostage. May all the hostages come home soon.

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6 months ago
40 minutes 43 seconds

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Reb Adam Yitzchak: Reclaiming your soul and voice

In this powerful episode, Reb Adam Yitzchak joins me for a deep conversation on finding your voice, returning to the soul, and coming back home to yourself.


Once disconnected from his own truth, Reb Adam shares moments that changed everything, the turning point that led him to God, healing, and authenticity.


If you've ever felt lost, afraid to speak up, or disconnected from who you are - this one's for you.


Let this be your reminder: you are not broken. You are becoming.


Learn more about Reb Adams work:

Instagram - @rebadamyitzchak

Website rebadam.com




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6 months ago
34 minutes 4 seconds

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Rav Doniel Katz: Manifestation, Soul Contracts, and the Voice Within

In this soul stirring conversation, Rav Doniel Katz shares the deeper truths behind manifestation, healing, and the purpose of pain.


We explore how to manifest from the soul, not the go, and what Kabbalah teaches about suffering, soul contracts, voice and become a vessel for divine light.


This episode is a reminder that even our deepest pain can lead us back to who we truly are and why we are here.


Connect with Rav Doniel Katz:

Website: ravdoniel.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravdonielkatz/


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7 months ago
41 minutes 9 seconds

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A Daughter's Journey Through Loss

When Devorah lost her father, her world shifted-but his presence never left.

In this deeply personal episode, Devorah opens up about navigating grief as a daughter and as a mother, how she held space for her pain while raising her kids, and the quiet ways her fathers spirit continues to guide her today.


This conversation is a gentle reminder that grief doesn’t end- It evolves. And love never truly disappears.


May his neshamah have an aliyah



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7 months ago
34 minutes 25 seconds

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Rabbi YY Jacobson on Voice, Vulnerability, and Redemption

In this powerful and vulnerable episode, I sit down with Rabbi YY Jacobson for a conversation that moved me so deeply. We explore how our personal stories can become the vessel for healing and how healing comes from within.


Together, we talk about navigating anxiety in a world that feels uncertain.

We talk about the coming of Moshiach and how to stay grounded in faith.

The courage it takes to lead from an open heart.

The importance of speaking up about sexual abuse and reclaiming your voice.


This is more then just a conversation. It's a reminder that your pain is not random, your voice is sacred, and healing is possible.


Together, we will SPEAK UP.


https://www.theyeshiva.net/




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7 months ago
55 minutes 19 seconds

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Science, Trauma And The Sacred Power Of Voice

In this powerful episode, Oga bravely shares her journey of transformation, from working in the medical field to exploring deeper layers of healing and trauma.


Together, we explore how unspoken emotions can manifest in the body, the connection between the voice and wellness, and the courage it takes to share your truth.


This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing begins when we allow ourselves to be heard and be vulnerable.



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7 months ago
24 minutes 50 seconds

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From Heartbreak To Healing: Rachelis Story

In this episode, I sit down with Racheli, an old friend I hadn't seen in years as she opens up about her divorce and the courage it took to walk away from an unsafe relationship.


Racheli is a holistic practitioner, kambo facilitator, and founder of AdaMama healing.


This conversation is about reclaiming your power, choosing yourself, and letting the earth remind you who you truly are.


You can find Racheli on instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/adamama_healing?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==




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8 months ago
34 minutes 55 seconds

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Michelle's Story : From Pain To Purpose.

Michelle’s journey is one of courage, healing, and reclaiming her voice. Growing up in Connecticut, she faced childhood guilt, her parents divorce, and deep emotional pain. In this episode, she shares how plant medicine, integration work, and self-discovery helped her turn her pain into purpose, and how she now guides others on their healing journeys through retreats around the world.


You can find Michelle on instagram -- @guidedbymichelle OR her website -- www.guidedbymichelle.com

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8 months ago
40 minutes 17 seconds

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Your Voice Is Your Power

In this episode, I sit down with Rosh, a former Broadway kid who turned his own struggles with bullying, judgment, and silence into a mission to help others reclaim their voice.

We explore why fear of public speaking is a learned wound, how using your voice creates ripple effects far beyond what you can see, and why speaking is an act of healing not just for yourself, but for the world.

Rosh shares powerful insights on overcoming fear, building the muscle of speaking, and remembering that your voice is your greatest power.

You can find Rosh at his FREE monthly events at the House of Moore, with his next one on May 4th.

If you’ve ever felt afraid to speak up, this episode is your reminder: Your voice matters more than you know!

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8 months ago
21 minutes 15 seconds

Speak And Be Heard
A Letter To Little Me

In this deeply personal episode, I read a letter to my younger self the little girl who lost her brother, her home, and for a while… her voice.


This is a story of losing myself, of surviving, and slowly remembering that I matter. That we all do.


If you’ve ever carried silence, shame, or pain that wasn’t yours to hold this one’s for you.

You are not alone.

Your voice matters.

And it’s never too late to come back to yourself.

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9 months ago
5 minutes 35 seconds

Speak And Be Heard
Speak & Be Heard is a podcast dedicated to empowering people to find, use, and trust their voice. It’s a safe space for storytelling, deep conversations, and a place to be seen. This podcast creates a space for authenticity, self-expression, and transformation. Together, we will transform our pain into strength. Thank you for being here!