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What Makes a Good Life?

Robert Waldinger directs the Harvard Study of Adult Development, which tracked 724 men for 75 years. The clearest finding: good relationships keep us happier…

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The Power of Believing That You Can Improve

Carol Dweck researches “growth mindset” — the idea that we can grow our brain’s capacity to learn and to solve problems. In this talk,…

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A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit

Psychiatrist, Dr. Judson Brewer, explains how the trap of bad habits actually works, and what you can do about it.  He explores various misconceptions…

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All It Takes Is 10 Mindful Minutes

Mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe asks a simple, yet engaging question.  When did you last do absolutely nothing for 10 minutes? In this video, Puddicombe…

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Why We All Need to Practice Emotional First Aid

Psychologist Guy Winch argues we practice better dental hygiene than emotional hygiene—we brush our teeth daily but do nothing to maintain psychological health. He…

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Let’s Talk About It

Watch the recording from Ray of Hope’s community conversation about healing, hope, and emotional health. This panel was facilitated by different community leaders and…

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My Husband Fought a Private War No One Could See

Four years ago, Shaina’s life changed forever. Her husband, Yaakov—beloved, successful, devoted, admired—took his own life. In this raw and deeply moving conversation, Shaina…

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Elke Pollak: Breaking the Silence on Postpartum Depression

Elke Pollak courageously shares her personal battle with postpartum depression (PPD), highlighting the profound isolation and misdiagnoses often faced by women in the Jewish…

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Dr. Akiva Perlman: Therapy Is Now in Session

Dr. Akiva Perlman highlights the critical role of compassion and emotional safety in the healing process, especially within the Jewish community. He explains that…

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Gedale Fenster: The Power of the Pause

Gedale Fenster emphasizes that the most meaningful growth comes not from avoiding challenges but learning to pause and lean into discomfort with spiritual awareness.…

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Rabbi YY Jacobson Breaks His Silence

Rabbi YY Jacobson openly discusses the challenges of mental health struggles within the Jewish community, including stigma, shame, his personal mental health struggles, and…

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Menachem Poznanski: A Journey of Redemption

Menachem Poznanski is a licensed clinical social worker and author. Menachem has worked in the field of substance use prevention, addiction treatment, and recovery…

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