My Stroke of Good Fortune | Rus Devorah Wallen [Rerun]

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While we take a season break, we’re bringing back this conversation with Rus Devora Wallen, who shares her own experience with a stroke, and lessons from her clients on how the greatest descents in our lives are often a preparation and a catalyst for unparalleled ascent. Find more of Rus Devorah’s work on toratherapeutics.com ||* * * * * * *To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at [email protected] support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor.Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations ✨Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday & Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.* * * * * * *TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction 1:55 - Meet Devora Wallen: Licensed Clinical Social Worker3:25 - Understanding Yerida L'Tzorech Aliyah (Descent for Ascent)5:46 - The Stroke Story: Shavuos Morning Crisis7:26 - Emergency Signs: When Something Goes Wrong9:50 - Hospital Experience & Spiritual Tools12:15 - The Turning Point: Gratitude & Second Life13:44 - Physical Transformation: Better Than Age 2515:26 - Managing High Energy Positively18:11 - Client Story: Postpartum Psychosis Recovery21:07 - Mirror Neurons & Relationship Dynamics23:41 - Unexpected Healing: Tourette's Syndrome Improvement24:44 - The Three-Legged Stool: Mind, Body, Soul26:36 - Depression 29:02 - Caring for Aging Parents & Life Changes30:43 - The Bike Ride Breakthrough31:41 - Moving Creates Motivation34:14 - Mitzvah Leads to Mitzvah35:20 - Three-Legged Stool Method Explained37:35 - Bedtime Breathing Contest Technique39:45 - Basic Breathing for Beginners41:12 - Live Meditation Demonstration Begins45:01 - Post-Meditation Discussion & Benefits46:54 - Mental Muscle Training & Daily Practice48:14 - Meditation as Mental Exercise, Not Relaxation49:30 - Closing Thoughts

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While we take a season break, we’re bringing back this conversation with Rus Devora Wallen, who shares her own experience with a stroke, and lessons from her clients on how the greatest descents in our lives are often a preparation and a catalyst...

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