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EPISODE · Mar 25, 2026 · 19 MIN

Stop Blaming Life. Start Fixing Your Mind

from Rabbi In The Hot Seat with Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen · host Aish Studios

From social media and negative speech to why it feels so hard to get out of bed, this conversation cuts straight to the root of how we think, how we live, and why so many people feel stuck even when they are doing everything right.Rabbi Cohen breaks down what Judaism actually says about happiness, discipline, purpose, and self worth. He explains why your mindset shapes your entire experience of life, how your thoughts may be blocking your natural state of happiness, and what it really takes to build a meaningful and fulfilling life.The conversation also explores deeper ideas around free will, good and bad actions, alcohol and consciousness, and one of the most compelling arguments for the Torah’s divine origin.This is not surface level advice. It is a direct look at how to take responsibility for your life, your mind, and your growth.Rabbi Dov Ber brings Torah, humor, life experience, and a lot of heart to every answer, reminding us that growth is a journey, every step counts, and the goal is to move through Judaism with sincerity, joy, and trust in Hashem.💬 Comment your questions for future episodes00:00 Intro00:37 Social media and evil speech02:29 Why you struggle to wake up in the morning04:38 Do good deeds cancel out bad ones06:28 Alcohol, weed, and consciousness08:09 The real secret to happiness12:23 Proof the Torah is divine17:36 Spinoza and where he got it wrongTo listen to Rabbi In The Hot Seat on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/rabbiinthehotseat🔔 Subscribe and turn on post notifications so you don’t miss out on any wisdom!

From social media and negative speech to why it feels so hard to get out of bed, this conversation cuts straight to the root of how we think, how we live, and why so many people feel stuck even when they are doing everything right.Rabbi Cohen breaks down what Judaism actually says about happiness, discipline, purpose, and self worth. He explains why your mindset shapes your entire experience of life, how your thoughts may be blocking your natural state of happiness, and what it really takes to build a meaningful and fulfilling life.The conversation also explores deeper ideas around free will, good and bad actions, alcohol and consciousness, and one of the most compelling arguments for the Torah’s divine origin.This is not surface level advice. It is a direct look at how to take responsibility for your life, your mind, and your growth.Rabbi Dov Ber brings Torah, humor, life experience, and a lot of heart to every answer, reminding us that growth is a journey, every step counts, and the goal is to move through Judaism with sincerity, joy, and trust in Hashem.💬 Comment your questions for future episodes00:00 Intro00:37 Social media and evil speech02:29 Why you struggle to wake up in the morning04:38 Do good deeds cancel out bad ones06:28 Alcohol, weed, and consciousness08:09 The real secret to happiness12:23 Proof the Torah is divine17:36 Spinoza and where he got it wrongTo listen to Rabbi In The Hot Seat on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/rabbiinthehotseat🔔 Subscribe and turn on post notifications so you don’t miss out on any wisdom!

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