Empowered Jewish Living with Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum

Nissim Black grew up in Seattle as Damian Jamohl Black. His parents were pioneers in the Seattle hip hop scene and his grandparents had also been musicians, playing alongside Ray Charles and Quincy Jones. His childhood was extremely disturbing, both his biological parents and then his stepfather used and sold drugs from home, his mother was arrested; and later died from an overdose. Nissim himself was also involved in gang life in his early years and at age 18 began his career in the gangster rap scene. He was raised Islam, converted to Christianity at age 14, and after a long and intense search for God and spirituality, eventually converted to Judaism in 2012. At that point Nissim exploded back on to the music scene, this time creating music with powerful messages about faith and personal growth. Today, Nissim is a Hasidic Jew living in Israel who is still bringing his sharp beats and hooked-filled rhymes to the masses. This episode of the Empowered Jewish Living podcast is powered by OKclarity.com.  OKclarity.com is THE place for any Jew - no matter how frum or religious you are - to find a top notch therapist, coach, or nutritionist. And its completely free! OKCLARITY.com’s therapists, coaches, and nutritionists are vetted and have extensive experience working with the Jewish community. If you’re in the market for a therapist, Coach, or nutritionist - or if you are a therapist, coach, or nutritionist, you must go check them out at OKclarity.com. Also, if you have WhatsApp, OKclarity has an amazing WhatsApp status or groups with thousands of obsessed followers. Their WhatsApp is a free way to improve your mental health and they post great humor so you’ll laugh too. If you have WhatsApp shoot them a message at 917-426-1495. Find an OKclarity verified professional: https://okclarity.com Join OKclarity on WhatsApp status or groups: https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=19174261495&text=Hey!%20I'd%20like%20to%20join%20OKclarity%20on%20WhatsApp.%20(EJLP) Become an OKclarity verified professional: https://www.topjewishtherapists.com/ Intro music is from the song "Change" by Nissim Black. 

Ilana and Jamie Cowland are relationship experts and the creators of the @IlanaAndJamie social media platform. Ilana is formerly the co-founder and director of Jewessence, and is the author of the recently released book "The Moderately Anxious Everybody". Jamie is the founder and director of Justifi: Adventure with Purpose. The Cowlands have six children and live in Jerusalem. This episode of the Empowered Jewish Living podcast is powered by OKclarity.com.  OKclarity.com is THE place for any Jew - no matter how frum or religious you are - to find a top notch therapist, coach, or nutritionist. And its completely free! OKCLARITY.com’s therapists, coaches, and nutritionists are vetted and have extensive experience working with the Jewish community. If you’re in the market for a therapist, Coach, or nutritionist - or if you are a therapist, coach, or nutritionist, you must go check them out at OKclarity.com.  Also, if you have WhatsApp, OKclarity has an amazing WhatsApp status or groups with thousands of obsessed followers. Their WhatsApp is a free way to improve your mental health and they post great humor so you’ll laugh too. If you have WhatsApp shoot them a message at 917-426-1495. Smash these links. You won’t regret it. Find an OKclarity verified professional: https://okclarity.com Join OKclarity on WhatsApp status or groups: https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=19174261495&text=Hey!%20I'd%20like%20to%20join%20OKclarity%20on%20WhatsApp.%20(EJLP) Become an OKclarity verified professional: https://www.topjewishtherapists.com/

Sunny Levi is a Taekwondo master and one of less than ten female certified-seventh-degree black belts in the country. She is a mother of 6, personal fitness trainer, yoga and self-defense instructor, inspirational speaker, life coach and spiritual teacher. Sunny is also a martial arts therapist for Kids Kicking Cancer where she helps children with chronic illness overcome the fear and physical discomfort of their condition and treatment. In this episode, we explore Sunny's journey and hear her lessons on taking care of one's mental, emotional, and spiritual health as well as develop a health self image and body image.  If you enjoy the podcast, please have The Lev Experience in mind in your end of the year giving! You can support the podcast by making any donation at Levx.org/donate. You can also learn more about our coaching at Levx.org and RabbiShlomo.com. My book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life" is available on Amazon! Please subscribe, leave ratings and comments, connect with me on all the social media platforms but even and most importantly, share it with others! Instagram: @shlomobuxbaum Facebook: @shlomobuxbaum Youtube: TheLevExperience

This is part 2 of a 2-part series that was given live via zoom in 2020 for Project Inspire. Why is the Menorah and the holiday of Chanukah seemingly connected to the Moon? What do the letters of the dreidel really stand for? What is the main takeaway for us from Chanukah to apply in our lives? To support the podcast please consider donating at Levx.org, picking up a copy of Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum's book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life", and, most importantly, subscribing and sharing the podcast with others. Connect with Rabbi Shlomo on Facebook and Instagram!

This is part 1 of a 2-part series that was given live via zoom in 2020 for Project Inspire. We explore the deeper meaning of the Chanukah story, some of the symbolisms of Chanukah, and how it applies to our own life. We speak about how to look inward and discover inspiration within one's own heart rather than always relying on outside influences and experiences which may or may not be present when we need them.  To support the podcast please consider donating at Levx.org, picking up a copy of Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum's book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life", and, most importantly, subscribing and sharing the podcast with others. Connect with Rabbi Shlomo on Facebook and Instagram!

Jackie Glaser is a world renowned dating coach helping women navigate their dating with clarity, confidence and self worth. She was formerly the resident psychologist on the Today Show in Australia as well as the Director of Leadership Development for Olami (a global non-profit organization) for 12 years. Jackie lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two step daughters. If you enjoy the podcast, please have The Lev Experience in mind in your end of the year giving! You can support the podcast by making any donation at Levx.org/donate. You can also learn more about our coaching at Levx.org and RabbiShlomo.com. My book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life" is available on Amazon! Please subscribe, leave ratings and comments, connect with me on all the social media platforms but even and most importantly, share it with others! Instagram: @shlomobuxbaum Facebook: @shlomobuxbaum Youtube: TheLevExperience

Rabbi Benjamin Epstein, Ph.D. is an experienced psychologist, author, and speaker who blends traditional Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) with spiritual and acceptance techniques. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Benjy leads mindfulness seminars and received his certificate in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. Dr. Benjy is also the author of "Living in the Presence: A Jewish Mindfulness Guide to Everyday Life," a work designed to provide a practical roadmap to the discovery of purpose, to capture and experience some of the benefits of the world-to-come, right now, in this world. Dr. Benjy lives in Jerusalem with his wife and four children. If you enjoy the podcast, please have The Lev Experience in mind in your end of the year giving! You can support the podcast by making any donation at Levx.org/donate.  Please subscribe, leave ratings and comments, connect with me on all the social media platforms but even and most importantly, share it with others! Instagram: @shlomobuxbaum Facebook: @shlomobuxbaum Youtube: TheLevExperience

Chavie  Bruk leads the Chabad center in Bozeman, Montana together with her husband, Rabbi Chaim, while raising her five children (who are adopted). Chavie shares lessons and musings from her life journey on her blog, CLEARASMUD and on Instagram, and teaches Torah classes to women around the world. This podcast is a project of The Lev Experience. Check us out at levx.org. You can help support the podcast by sponsoring an episode or picking up a copy of my book “The Four Elements of an Empowered Life” from Mosaica Press. Use discount code: EMPOWER for 15% off! Also available on Amazon.  If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, leave ratings and comments, connect with me on all the social media platforms but even and most importantly, share it with others! Instagram: @shlomobuxbaum Facebook: @shlomobuxbaum Youtube: TheLevExperience

This is a recording of a live session hosted by David Shar. David is a keynote speaker and consultant specializing in helping organizations improve their leadership and culture, combat burnout, and design meaningful work. He is the founder of Illuminate PMC which stands for performance management consultants and he combines decades of leadership experience with the latest psychological research to help companies attract, retain, and motivate top talent. This podcast is a project of The Lev Experience. Check us out at levx.org. You can help support the podcast by sponsoring an episode or picking up a copy of my book “The Four Elements of an Empowered Life”. Use discount code: EMPOWER for 15% off! If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, leave ratings and comments, connect with me on all the social media platforms but even and most importantly, share it with others! Instagram: @shlomobuxbaum Facebook: @shlomobuxbaum Youtube: TheLevExperience

Ari Lesser is a singer, songwriter, rapper, and spoken word artist, whose videos have received millions of views on YouTube and social media. He has performed all over the country, released over a dozen albums- such as Tzfat Reggae, Psalms of Ascents, and The Hippie- and written hundreds of songs on a wide range of subjects, touching on everything from modern politics, to ancient Jewish mysticism. He has also created accurate rhymed translations of dozens of Psalms and other traditional prayers, bringing their powerful timeless message back into the realm of song. This podcast is a project of The Lev Experience. Check us out at levx.org. You can help support the podcast by sponsoring an episode or picking up a copy of my book “The Four Elements of an Empowered Life”. Use discount code: EMPOWER for 15% off! If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, leave ratings and comments, connect with me on all the social media platforms but even and most importantly, share it with others! Instagram: @shlomobuxbaum Facebook: @shlomobuxbaum Youtube: TheLevExperience