BrainStorm with Sony Perlman

Send us a textTzvi entered the field of recovery as a drug and alcohol counselor. The understood importance of treatment and feeling of purpose inspired his career change. With immense gratitude, he transitioned as the Director at Serenity Services. Tzvi then became the current CEO of Ascendant NY. Incorporating his professional and personal experiences, is a guiding force to provide treatment with humility, compassion, and dignity. As the leader, he works with his team to evolve the traditional culture of detox facilities. He seeks to fill the gaps where treatment falls short. Tzvi is cultivating individualized client-focused care- emphasizing that every person who walks through the door matters. When Tzvi founded the YY House Foundation, these values were and remain most important. Every dinner held at his home is the anchor of the YY House, where individuals in recovery come together. He takes pride in the non-profit’s growth- now helping those struggling with access to resources, services, and more. Addiction is a disease defined by isolation. He continually works to create spaces that replace isolation with community. Whether at Ascendant NY, a YY House dinner, or at home with his beloved family- Tzvi remembers why he chose this path. He views his position as a gift and opportunity to provide someone support while seeking treatment. His passion has never wavered when saying, “There is help and recovery is possible.”To reach Our Living Sober Living please email us at Office@OurVillageNY.orgFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brainstormwithsony/ 

Send us a textBaruch Perlowitz is a Rebbi, game show host and a movie producer. Hid first feature fil, was the action packed drama, The Edge, based on the same titled bestseller written by Rabbi Nachman Seltzer. After tremendous success in his debut  Boruch went back in history for his next film, creating the super thriller, The Skull of A Genius, based on a story told about the Maharal from Prague. The critical acclaim from his first two films spurred Baruch to create his latest masterpiece, an action drama named Desperate Measures, which follows a young man needing to make agonizing decisions that affect the lives of many, while wrestling with guilt and fear. Boruch lives with his wife and children in Howell N.J., Where he is already hard at work on the sequel for Desperate Measures. Boruchs passion for kosher fun and inspiring Jewish entertainment has led him to create TheJewishPlatform.com, a site for Jewish entertainment and learning for all ages. To learn more about Boruch visit his website https://www.boruchperlowitz.com/To learn more about Our Village Sober Living please email Office@OurVillageNY.org

Send us a textJoin me as I sit down this week with Moshe Frankel, CASAC.  With 20 years of experience working with at risk teens, Moshe develops and runs year round programming and support services for at risk teens including the Gavz Boyz traveling summer camp, which has been run under Amudim’s auspices for the past five years. In addition to his day to day activities as a case manager, Moshe has also been involved in many of Amudim’s school based awareness events and Narcan training sessions held in conjunction with the NYPD. A member of the chevra kadisha and a volunteer police and prison chaplain, Moshe is an avid snowboarder and outdoor enthusiast who uses those interests to engage young adults in healthy outlets and build positive relationships.To reach Our Village Sober Living please email us at Office@OurVillageNY.org

Send us a textJoin me this week as I discuss some of the common struggles people face when considering using the 12 Steps as a method of recovery from addiction.Having personal experience with both the frustrating and beneficial sides of the 12 Step Program themselves, Sony and Elli discuss some unique ways to personalize the Steps as a universal self-development tool even when the conventional approach may not work for you. To reach Elli you can email her at AuthenticElli@gmail.com.If you have any questions, comments or feedback please email  Our Village Sober Living at Office@OurVillageNY.org.

Send us a textWelcome back to Season 2! On this first episode I sat down with Nate Nagelblatt. Nesanel “Nate” Nagelblatt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He is the Clinical Outreach Director for Recovery at the Crossroads and maintains a private practice in Lakewood NJ. Nesanel primarily works with individuals struggling with addiction with a specific focus on working with the extended family. He also specializes in Crisis Intervention, anxiety, depression and trauma. He is currently pursuing his Doctorate degree at Yeshiva UniversityTo learn more about Recovery at the Crossroads visit the website at https://www.racnj.com/.

Send us a textJoin me as I sit down with my brother Shim Perlman for a candid conversation,  enjoy!Shim Perlman, LMSW, is a licensed social worker who joined the Boys Our Place clinical team during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, focusing on providing one-on-one counseling during this difficult time.In addition to his work at Our Place, Shim maintains a private practice, specializing in working with the elderly population. A native of Far Rockaway, NY, Shim received his degree from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work in 2010. He is the youngest of eight siblings, in a family full of social workers and licensed therapists!Shim’s primary therapeutic technique is derived from Primal Therapy, as he seeks to assist each client with identifying the core issue that is holding them back from realizing their own potential and greatness. Shim is particularly passionate about his work at Our Place, as he helps young people begin to unlock their potential and build brighter futures.

Send us a textToday we have Rabbi Scott Friedman, Head of School at Yeshivas Ohr Yisroel of Tenafly.Rabbi Friedman has a masters degree in psychology from Columbia University and has been working as a educator and therapist with adolescents and young adults for 17 years. To find more information about Rabbi Friedman unique education philosophy and about Ohr Yisroel visit https://www.ohryot.org

Send us a textJoin as we go live to discuss some current events and hot topics, we hope to do more of these lives in the future so stay tuned!

Send us a textRecovery peer advocate at Achieve Behavioral Health and The Living Room. Recovering addict for over 7 years. Avid lover of love.

Send us a textJoin me as I sit down with my brother Dr. Akiva Perlman as we brainstorm.Akiva Perlman, PhD., is an international speaker on topics of abuse, addiction, and trauma. He has educated several hundred frum social workers from our community and is currently serving as a professor at Wurzweiler School of Social work. Dr. Perlman is clinical director of ODA’s Wellness Institute, a clinic which serves the chasideshe community in Williamsburg. He maintains a small practice in Fresh Meadows where he resides with his Wife Tamar and children.