

Empowered Jewish Living with Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum
Shlomo Buxbaum
Exploring the depth of Jewish wisdom, the beauty of Jewish life, and how to live a more empowered life. Classes and interviews with great Jewish authors, artists, Kabbalists, therapists, and influencers. By Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum.
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Dec 6, 2022 • 50min
Coach Jackie Glaser: Lessons in Self-Worth, Finding Yourself, and Your "Soulmate"
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!
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Nov 30, 2022 • 54min
Rabbi Dr. Benjy Epstein: The Therapeutic and Spiritual Power of Mindfulness and "Living in the Presence"
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!
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Nov 23, 2022 • 59min
Montana Rebbetzin/Blogger Chavie Bruk: Lessons in Parenthood, Wellness, Adoption, and Leadership (with Devorah Buxbaum)
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!
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Nov 16, 2022 • 49min
Work as a Calling... A Spiritual Look at the Changing Nature of Work: A Conversation with Leadership Consultant David Shar
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!
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Nov 10, 2022 • 1h 1min
Rap/Reggae Artist Ari Lesser: Sharing the depths of ancient texts through reggae, rap, and poetry
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

Nov 2, 2022 • 1h 5min
Kayla Haber Goldstein: Spiritual Barriers, Religious Struggles, and How to Overcome Them (with Devorah Buxbaum)
Kayla Haber-Goldstein is an interior designer living in New York. Born to a rabbinic family, Kayla set out to explore her own relationship with Judaism, resulting in her book, Questioning The Answers. Through her online platform, Kayla has become a resource for Jewish women of all backgrounds to help them explore their questions, as she seeks to empower them to own their Judaism and be proud and fulfilled.
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

Oct 25, 2022 • 1h 10min
R' Judah Mischel: Finding Spirituality in the Boardroom, the Bedroom, and in Every Waking Moment
A widely admired inspirational teacher and guide, Rabbi Judah Mischel is Executive Director of Camp HASC, the Hebrew Academy for Special Children – the Jewish community’s premier Summer program for individuals with special needs. He is also a spiritual leader at the Orthodox Union and NCSY youth organization and the founder of Tzama Nafshi, an organization dedicated to fostering Jewish education and inspiration, committed to working to connect Jews with their Heritage, and each other. In this episode we delve into themes from his new book entitled, "Baderech: Along the Path of Teshuva" which is a vital companion for spiritual “travelers” at every stage, yearning to uncover their own path toward uncovering their true selves. We speak about the 5 mindsets that are necessary to find the spirituality in every moment.
If you enjoy the podcast, please feel inspired to subscribe, share, rate, and review the podcast, and to reach out to Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum on any social media platform. To support the podcast please go to Levx.org, where you can make a donation and check out Rabbi Shlomo's new bestselling book, "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life". Enjoy!

Oct 6, 2022 • 37min
Energy of the Jewish Months- Tishrei: From Days of Awe to Days of Love
This is the eleventh of a monthly series based on the energy and wisdom of the Jewish calendar. Before the beginning of each of the Jewish months, we explore the central themes of that month and set our intention to how to fully tap in to the months energy and maximize its potential. This is the month of Tishrei. It has the zodiac sign of Libra and is connected to the Tribe of Efraim. What does all this mean for you and I? Join us for the ride!!!
Enjoying the podcasts? Consider working one-on-one with Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum to help you achieve your goals and dreams. Learn more at https://www.rabbishlomo.com/coaching.
If you have feedback or comments, or to sponsor an episode of the Empowered Jewish Living podcast, send an email to info@levx.org
Special for our podcast listeners!!! You can now purchase Rabbi Buxbaum's book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life" with a 15% discount at MosaicaPress.com using the special discount code: EMPOWER! When you purchase the book, aside from the joy it will bring you, you are also supporting this podcast and our work! So THANK YOU!!!

Sep 28, 2022 • 49min
10 Days of Teshuva & the 10 Sefirot: R' Yaacov Haber on the Keys to True Greatness
Rabbi Yaacov Haber has been a leading force in Jewish community and Jewish education for over forty years. He lived and taught in the United States, Australia and in Israel, serving as the National Director of Jewish Education for the Orthodox Union, the founder of the Australian Institute of Torah, the Torah Center of Buffalo, and is a founding member of AJOP (the Association of Jewish Outreach Professionals).
He is the author of several books including "Sefiros", "The First Ten Days", and "Beginnings" and is the Rabbi of the vibrant Kehillas Shivtei Yeshurun community in the center of Ramat Bet Shemesh, Israel. In this episode, we discuss the connection between the Aseres Yemei Teshuva and the 10 sefirot, as well as traits of great leaders, and what to work on during these 10 days.
Enjoying the podcasts? Consider working one-on-one with Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum to help you achieve your goals and dreams. Learn more at https://www.rabbishlomo.com/coaching.
If you have feedback or comments, or to sponsor an episode of the Empowered Jewish Living podcast, send an email to info@levx.org
Special for our podcast listeners!!! You can now purchase Rabbi Buxbaum's book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life" with a 15% discount at MosaicaPress.com using the special discount code: EMPOWER! When you purchase the book, aside from the joy it will bring you, you are also supporting this podcast and our work! So THANK YOU!!!

Sep 21, 2022 • 24min
You are the Shofar! A deeper look at the essence of Rosh Hashana
This is a replay of a set of a live virtual talk that Rabbi Shlomo gave for Project Inspire's Mindflex program. This episode was originally posted in August 2021.
Here are links to other previous episodes on the topic of Rosh Hashana:
The First Step of Teshuva
R' Daniel Friedman on How To Have a Transformative Rosh Hashanah and New Year!