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Message Franciska to share how a specific episode has impacted YOU. franciskakay@gmail.com     In this episode, Franciska engages in a conversation with Dr. Marcy Forta, who provides insights into her background in business, her personal struggle with an eating disorder, and her efforts to help prevent eating disorders in the Jewish community. Dr. Forta discusses her organization Atzmi, which focuses on addressing body image, self-compassion, and emotion regulation through various age-specific curriculum and parental support. The discussion also covers the pervasive impact of weight stigma, the importance of not commenting on others' bodies, and the need for a cultural shift in how we discuss appearance. Practical advice on managing children's eating habits, dealing with external food influences, and promoting healthy body image within religious constraints is provided. The episode emphasizes the importance of parents' self-care and mindset in modeling positive behavior for their children.   00:00 Introduction and Upcoming Events 01:06 Personal Struggles and Biases 01:33 Interview with Dr. Marcy Forta 01:42 Dr. Forta's Background and Journey 04:03 Understanding Eating Disorders in the Jewish Community 06:07 Prevention Programs and Their Impact 11:40 Challenges and Cultural Factors 14:09 Addressing Weight Stigma and Bullying 20:23 Healthy Eating and Body Image 26:40 Religious Lifestyle and Eating Habits 27:28 Navigating Tishrei: Balancing Tradition and Modern Parenting 27:59 Teaching Kids About Hunger and Fullness 28:45 Handling Food Rewards and Treats 29:11 Recognizing Hunger and Fullness in Children 31:19 Balancing Control and Freedom in Children's Diets 32:15 Parental Influence on Children's Eating Habits 35:17 Addressing Body Image and Self-Perception 39:20 The Importance of Positive Reinforcement 47:03 Shifting Mindsets About Health and Body Image 49:12 Final Thoughts and Encouragement    

Dr. Marcy Forta EdD, MBA is the founder and director of Atzmi, an organization dedicated to supporting the mental health of Jewish girls through programs that improve their self-esteem, body acceptance, and reduce the focus on outward appearances.  She specializes in eating disorder education, awareness, and prevention, focusing specifically on risk factors and prevention within the Jewish Orthodox Adolescent Female Community. She is also a Body Project Facilitator, and a Certified Holistic Nutritionist.

Dr. Forta’s doctoral research focused on community healthcare stakeholders descriptions of religious and environmental risk factors unique to the Jewish orthodox adolescent female community. Community healthcare stakeholders include rabbis, teachers, principals, mental and physical health professionals. Her research was conducted over a period of several years and focused on the U.S. Midwest region. There is long established evidence supporting prevention programs and their impact, this being the impetus to create Atzmi as the evidence suggests that their efficacy is vastly improved when tailored to specific demographics. Her research forms the basis of the eating disorder awareness, education, and prevention programs designed for this community.

Dr. Forta lives in Oak Park, Michigan. She is a lecturer, blogger, and sought after expert in the eating disorder field. Her personal website is marcyforta.com.

 

Links:

In a 2012 analysis of 12,000 adults, researchers found that lifestyle habits were a better predictor of mortality than BMI because regardless of someone’s weight class, people lived longer when they practiced healthy habits like not smoking, drinking alcohol in moderation, eating 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables daily and exercising 12 or more times per month.  -https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22218619/

https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/the-obesity-paradox-how-fat-can-be-good-for-you/

  https://www.cnn.com/2013/01/16/health/weight-study/index.html   https://qz.com/550527/obesity-paradox-scientists-now-think-that-being-overweight-is-sometimes-good-for-your-health    

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In this episode Franciska engages in a deep conversation with Miriam Campbell, a speech therapist and social worker, about parenting, social-emotional learning, and connection. Miriam shares her personal journey from growing up in Atlanta to her professional development in New York and eventually making Aliyah to Israel. They discuss the importance of understanding children's underlying issues, the efficacy of social-emotional learning programs, and the integration of internal family systems (IFS) in therapy. Miriam also elaborates on her program, 'Skills for Connection,' which aims to help parents model and teach essential skills for genuine connections with their children. The episode concludes with Miriam’s thoughts on social media and suggestions for parents to navigate their roles more effectively.   00:00 Introduction to the Franciska Show Podcast 00:38 Parenting Challenges and Insights 01:41 Guest Introduction: Miriam Campbell 01:47 Miriam's Background and Journey 03:51 Professional Growth and Speech Therapy 06:50 Addressing Social Skills and Emotional Challenges 13:07 Skills for Connection: A Holistic Approach 16:58 Incorporating Internal Family Systems (IFS) 19:28 Understanding the Theory of IFS 20:47 Practical Examples of IFS in Parenting 22:26 Addressing Problem-Solving Skills in Children 23:54 Teaching Flexible Thinking 28:48 Evaluating Social Emotional Learning Programs 34:20 The Role of Empathy in Parenting 36:31 The Value of Different Coaching Approaches 38:38 Conclusion and Contact Information   About Our Guest:

Miriam Campbell, MA SLP-CCC, MSW, is a Speech Language Pathologist and Social Worker who empowers parents with practical tools to support their children’s social emotional development. Skills for Connection addresses emotional, language, and cognitive needs to transform conflicts and challenges into growing opportunities. Her social skills book, Bubble Double has already helped thousands of parents, teachers and therapists to guide social skill development. To join her Parent WhatsApp Group or find out about 1:1 coaching and upcoming courses, email support@skillsforconnection.com.

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Throwback Episode of the week:

1. Primary & Secondary Infertility with Keshet Starr: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LEycMYIWk78TQ7lJNW94o?si=aa34770fde6641cf

2. Going Through Infertility NOW: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1J0Y8Mga9FMXMtMwtqgrrY?si=2538a9aba6994ca5

 

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About Our Guest:

I grew up in a regular ffb community in the Tri State area.  I found out that I was adopted at age 16 and my life turned into a completely different direction. My goal is to create a support network for jewish adoptees using any means at my disposal.

To get in touch with the guest: frumadoptee@gmail.com 

 

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About this episode: 

I invited my mother and sister to talk to each other about the dynamic around tznius and how their relationship has suffered and evolved because of it. After recording this episode, they both acknowledged that it was the first time  they ever talked about it with each other.

 

Throwback Episode of the week: Post Tznius Stress Disorder Special https://www.franciskakosman.com/podcast/episode/2121caa6/post-tznius-stress-disorder-special

 

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Throwback Episode of the week: FRUM SINGLE MOTHER BY CHOICE - with Ellie Levi:  https://www.franciskakosman.com/podcast/episode/31d6f3f6/frum-and-single-mother-by-choice-with-ellie-levi

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About Our Guest:

Zehava is a mom to 2 little girls, She has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and is currently working as an Airframe Structural Analyst and pursuing a Masters in Engineering Management.

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About Our Guest:

The eldest daughter of a family dedicated to Jewish education, Sarah Dena grew up in small out of town communities in the US. She and her husband Aharon raised their children in Israel and have resided in Jerusalem for over 35 years. Sarah Dena taught in the popular modern Orthodox seminary MMY for 25 years in which she also served as it's Assistant Director for over a decade. Making shidduchim and relationship mentoring has always been her passion. She is now focusing her time on guiding singles and engaged couples to help them navigate the complexities of dating, and building healthy and long lasting relationships.

Get In Touch With Sarah Dena on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SarahDena_Katz/

 

 

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What issues do you think our Jewish community should prioritize? Nishma Research – which is headed by Mark Trencher, a former guest on this podcast – is conducting a broad communal survey, which has a lot of thought-provoking topics … such as beliefs, practices, how people relate to their shul, the role of women, Israel, agunot, tzniut, family planning, and more. Plus, you will be able to enter to win one of ten $100 Amazon Gift Cards. bit.ly/Jewish-Community-2023

 

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About Our Guest:

Ken Toltz is an Israel-based writer and strategic communications consultant. He relocated his home and made Aliyah in the summer of 2019 from Boulder, Colorado. Ken is a 3rd generation native Coloradan raised in a Jewish home with both parents being committed activists serving in leadership of long-time Denver Jewish communal organizations. Since attending Hebrew University in Jerusalem for his junior year of college, Ken has been actively supporting a close US - Israel relationship via the political process. Ken has also been a committed gun violence prevention activist founding Safe Campus Colorado and serving on the board of American gun violence prevention organizations.

Times of Israel: https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/author/ken-toltz/

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Coverage in Mishpacha: https://mishpacha.com/lead-like-a-lion/

 

About Our Guest:

Shayna is a mother to two adorable and difficult kiddos. One of which has Autsim Spectrum Disorder. She is lover of all things self improvement and solution focused growth but without getting stuck in the victim mentality. She’s is 7 years clean and sober and married to another sober addict. She is baal teshuva but never really had to return because she never really left. Just took a very scenic route.

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About Our Guest:

Rabbi Mark Wildes founded Manhattan Jewish Experience (MJE) in 1998. MJE is a warm and open community where millennials with limited Jewish background can explore Jewish life and meet new people. MJE has reconnected thousands of young men and women to Jewish tradition, Israel and a Torah way of life as well as providing a venue in which 377 couples have met and married! MJE run’s a wide range of inclusive, engaging and innovative programs for Jewish 20’s/30’s including Shabbat dinners, holiday events, winter and spring retreats, classes, beginner services, trips to Israel, a one-on-one learning program and much more. Rabbi Wildes holds a BA in Psychology from Yeshiva University, a JD from the Cardozo School of Law, a Masters in International Affairs from Columbia University and was ordained from Yeshiva University.

 

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