Gedale Fenster - Podcast A hole in the body is a hole in the soul.
Nov 7, 2025
The discussion highlights Kanye West's public repentance as a powerful example of spiritual restoration. Gedale Fenster links physical health with spiritual vitality, emphasizing that caring for the body supports the soul. Exercise is praised for its mood-lifting benefits, while ancient wisdom suggests treating oneself like a champion horse to prevent illness. The gut is positioned as the second brain, with a focus on wholesome diets. Additionally, Fenster explores how suffering can strengthen the soul and the importance of daily spiritual practices in maintaining health.
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Sweat To Cleanse Mood And Blood
- Do exercise to sweat and purge blood impurities; sweating produces joy and clears depressive states tied to the spleen.
- Stop overthinking and move your body to change circulation and mental state.
Care For Your Body Like A Prize Horse
- Treat your body like a valuable horse: proper care prevents many illnesses, Rambam teaches.
- Neglecting exercise and self-care weakens health even when we pamper animals more than ourselves.
Try Rest And Hot/Cold First
- Avoid immediate reliance on medication; try rest, sleep, tea, steam or cold plunge first for common pains.
- Use hot or cold treatments before popping pills to protect gut health.
