Explore every episode of the podcast Good Vibes - Mishpacha
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eps 1. Grace, Grit, and Good Vibes: What Eishes Chayil Really Means | 29 Sep 2025 | 00:24:01 | |
âEishes Chayil, mi yimtza?â Turns out, itâs not just poetry â itâs a playbook for real life. Join us with Mrs. Schoomaker as we unpack what it means to bring strength, warmth, and purpose into our marriages, families, and communities. | |||
| Eps 2. Order, Chaos, and the Black Jelly Beans: Bringing Serenity Through Self-Awareness | 15 Oct 2025 | 00:22:52 | |
Trust, calm, and a home that runs smoothly â whatâs the secret? With guest Devorah Henner, life coach and home organizer, we explore how homemaking isnât just about groceries, laundry, and paperwork. Itâs about creating stability, serenity, and trust. We look at why emotional self-awareness matters just as much as practical schedules, how to handle the infamous âblack jelly beansâ of our personalities, and how to bring more calm and positivity into the home â without chasing perfection. | |||
| Eps 3. Parts, Pain, and Showing Up as Your Best Self | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:26:43 | |
Ever wonder why some days you're the woman who has it all together, and other days you're snapping at everyone? Join me and psychotherapist Shira Fruchter as we dive deep into IFS therapy, unpack why your triggers reveal more about you than anyone else, and discover how to move from reactive autopilot to intentional, self-led living. Real talk, real tools, and a fresh perspective on what âgoodâ looks like in real life. | |||
| Eps 4. Energy, Flow, and Fulfillment: Bringing Purpose to Every Task | 29 Oct 2025 | 00:34:32 | |
Tired of going through the motions? Feeling like you're checking boxes instead of actually living? This episode is your wake-up call. I'm joined by educator and mentor Rachel Irom to talk about darsa â the Jewish concept of bringing energy and intention to everything you do, not just the "big" stuff. We're diving into how to discover your unique "tough kid" (that special mix of talents Hashem gave YOU), turn mundane tasks into meaningful moments, and shift from obligation mode to purpose-driven living. From simple tools like journaling and planning your next steps, to seeing challenges as opportunities, this conversation is full of practical tips and inspiration for living a more intentional, fulfilling, and joyful life. | |||
| Eps 5. Work, Boundaries, and Balance: Earning Parnassa Without Losing Yourself | 03 Nov 2025 | 00:30:48 | |
Is it possible to earn parnassa without sacrificing your values, your family time, or your sanity? Today, weâre joined by Faige Herman, founder and CEO of Project Careers, diving into the subject of how work and earning a parnassa can fit into a womanâs role. We discuss how choosing the right job, setting boundaries, and aligning with your values can actually help you grow personally, professionally, and spiritually â and even make you a more present and grounded wife and mother. | |||
| Eps 6. Intention, Boundaries, and Emunah: Balancing Family and Spiritual Growth | 11 Nov 2025 | 00:33:45 | |
Is it possible to live with intention, nurture your family, and maintain your spiritual growth â all without feeling overwhelmed? In this episode, weâre joined by Mrs. Sheindy Gross, educator, coach, and founder of Tehillah Torah Education with Heart and Head to Heart. Together, we uncover lessons on rising early, setting boundaries, and recognizing the individual needs of your loved ones. Mrs. Gross shares practical insights for cultivating discipline, fostering meaningful connections, and strengthening your Emunah â even during challenging times. Tune in for empowering strategies to live fully, love deeply, and bring out the best in yourself and those around you. | |||
| Eps 7. Planning, Presence, and Partnership: Cultivating Connection in Marriage | 15 Dec 2025 | 00:32:53 | |
How does an Eishes Chayil balance planning, strategy, and deep surrender to Hashemâs will â especially in her marriage? In this episode, Faigy Pollock, educator, EFT practitioner, and marriage coach, joins us to explore the wisdom of passuk zayin. From bold first steps in marriage to subtle strategies that bring spiritual and emotional growth, this episode offers practical insights for women ready to take action with intention, humility, and heart. | |||
| Eps 9. Stop Doubting Yourself: How to Know Your Strengths and Build Real Confidence | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:33:10 | |
Ever feel stuck in negative self-talk or unsure what youâre truly capable of? In this episode of Good Vibes, Rachelli Fried sits down with therapist Chaya Taub to dive into how understanding your strengths, thoughts, and actions can help you break free from self-doubt, build real self-esteem, and show up as the woman you were meant to be. This conversation is full of practical tools, honest insight, and a fresh perspective on what it really means to know yourself and embrace your potential. | |||
| Eps 8. Strength from Within Courage, Balance, and the Real Superwoman | 14 Jan 2026 | 00:29:26 | |
What does it truly mean to âgird ourselves with strengthâ in the midst of real life? Host Rachelli Fried is joined by Mrs. Julie Devorah Brownâkala teacher, EFT practitioner, life coach, and mother of 11âfor a practical and deeply validating conversation on pasuk ches of Eishes Chayil. Together, they explore inner courage, the pressure to be a âsuperwoman,â and the delicate balance between survival, coping, and thriving. With warmth, faith, and grounded wisdom, this episode offers tools to help women reconnect to their inner strength, honor their needs, and move forward with clarity, hope, and heart. | |||
| Eps 10. The Mundane, the Meaning, and the Mindset: Finding Kedusha in Everyday Life | 11 Feb 2026 | 00:27:09 | |
What if the goal isnât changing your responsibilities but changing the way you experience them? Rachelli Fried and Adela Buchsbam explore the mindset shift that reshapes everyday life. | |||
| Eps 11. Open Hands, Open Hearts: The Art of Giving | 25 Feb 2026 | 00:27:10 | |
What does it really mean to give? Not just to help â but to help in a way the other person can actually receive? Rachelli Fried together with educator and therapist, Mrs. Gabi Horovitz, explore Eishes Chayil's powerfully profound lesson about human connection, sensitivity, and the art of attuned giving. | |||
| Eps 13. Self-Care That Actually Works: Finding Your Baseline and Rising Higher | 24 Mar 2026 | 00:30:24 | |
From burnout and overwhelm to clarity and growth, join me and life coach Kayla Levin as we explore how to stop misdiagnosing what you need, why women often resist taking care of themselves, and how true self-care allows you to show up stronger for everything that matters. | |||
| Eps 12. Parenting with Passion: How Warmth Shapes a Child's Heart | 11 Mar 2026 | 00:22:36 | |
What does it really mean to inspire a child? Not just to guide them â but to help them truly want the life youâre teaching? Rachelli Fried together with educator and chinuch teacher, Rebbetzin Dershowitz, explore Eishes Chayilâs profound insight about warmth, modeling, and the subtle difference between discipline and true chinuch â and how a motherâs passion for Yiddishkeit quietly shapes the hearts of her children. | |||
| Eps 14. Supporting His Learning. Supporting Him. | 29 Apr 2026 | 00:34:55 | |
What does it really mean to support your husbandâs learning â and whereâs the line between encouragement and pressure? In this honest and nuanced conversation with veteran kallah teacher, Mrs. Debbie Selengut, we unpack âNoda bâshearim baâalahâ and explore why support isnât about pushing harder, but about building a relationship where growth can naturally unfold. | |||
| Eps 15. Prepared, Not Protected: The Balance of Parenting | 12 May 2026 | 00:32:57 | |
What does it really mean to prepare our children for life? This week on Good Vibes, we unpack âvâchagor nasnah lâkenaaniââthe idea of giving over a âbeltâ of readiness, not protection. With parenting coach Chayelle Rose, we explore why struggle is essential, how our mindset shapes our children more than our words, and what it really takes to raise strong, capable kids in todayâs world. Less overprotecting. More preparing. | |||
| Eps 16. More Than This World: Finding Meaning in Everyday Life (feat. Rebbetzin Aviva Feiner) | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:30:03 | |
What does it mean to truly live with purpose? This week on Good Vibes, Racheli Fried sits down with Rebbetzin Aviva Feiner to explore âvâtizchak lâyom acharonâ, living each day with the bigger picture in mind. Through powerful stories, Torah insight, and practical perspective, this conversation explores how Jewish women can live with clarity, intention, and confidence â and build a life theyâll one day look back on with joy. Less living on autopilot. More living with purpose. | |||
| Eps 17. Speech, Softness, and Strength: Harnessing the Power of Your Voice | 17 Jun 2026 | 00:31:04 | |
Your voice is more powerful than you think. What if the key to influence isn't convincing people, but helping them discover the answer themselves? Rachelli Fried â featuring Rebbetzin Tamar Tabak â delve into the art of meaningful communication and the uniquely transformative power of a woman's words. | |||