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BrainStorm with Sony Perlman
by Sony Perlman
Sony Perlman LMSW has had a plethora of experiences in the mental health arena specializing in addiction. Sony has developed a philosophy on how he thinks, we as a community can change the world for the better. He is passionate about talking to other people that have done great things in the world. Follow along as he exchanges these ideas with thought leaders and other people that he finds fascinating, as they BRAINSTORM ways to make the world a better place.
Episodes
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Does Recovery Need Torah? | With Moses Haber
Send us Fan Mail Rabbi Moses Haber, LCSW, is the founder and director of Makor, a specialized recovery center that integrates Torah-based spirituality with clinical mental health care. He leads Torah classes, therapy groups and sees individual clients across Makor’s locations in both Brooklyn and...
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The Science of Psychedelics | With Madison Margolin
Send us Fan Mail Madison Rachel Margolin is an author, journalist, and facilitator, trained in Lev Emunah Therapy (based in Kabbalistic and Breslov concepts), narrative therapy, and MAPS Zendo Sit (psychedelic space holding). Her first book is a journalistic memoir entitled Exile & Ecstasy…
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How I Stayed Orthodox In The US Army | With Joe Bootin
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S*x Addiction, Betrayal, And The Road Back To Trust | With Rabbi Shmuel Skaist
Send us Fan Mail Rabbi Shmuel Skaist, LPC, CSAT is a clinician specializing in sex addiction, compulsive and problematic sexual behaviors, betrayal trauma, relational repair, and broader behavioral and process addictions. He works with individuals and couples navigating sexual compulsivity,...
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Is Coaching The Future of Healing? | With Mendy Klein
Send us Fan Mail Mendy Klein is a Life Coach, Somatic Practitioner, and Breathwork Facilitator helping individuals reconnect with themselves through nervous system regulation, somatic healing, emotional awareness, breathwork, and personal transformation. 🎁 LIVE FREE ONLINE WORKSHOP Feeling...
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I Spent Two Weeks In The Jungle | With Micah Landau
Send us Fan Mail Micah Landau has spent the last twelve years studying the shamanism of the indigenous people of the Peruvian Basin and practicing as a psychotherapist where his work is informed by Somatic Internal Family Systems. He is a graduate of the Silberman School of Social Work, where he...
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Addiction In The Yeshivish World | With Eli Katz
Send us Fan Mail Eli Katz is a licensed social worker and addiction specialist based in Lakewood. He is passionate about helping individuals and families navigate the challenges of starting and maintaining lasting recovery and is the founder and director of Clear Present Recovery, a...
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A Deep Dive Into The World Of Alternative Healing | With Levi Saada
Send us Fan Mail Levi works with breathwork, trauma-informed coaching, and tools drawn from Internal Family Systems, attachment theory, Nonviolent Communication, and somatic awareness, alongside my own lived experience. Since 2020, he has facilitated individual and group journeys across Israel…
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What We Got Wrong About Addiction | With Asher Gottesman
Send us Fan Mail Asher is a spiritual entrepreneur, human connection coach and Rabbi in Southern California. His story began at home as a young child where all seemed well from the outside. As the youngest by nine years, he felt a horrible sense of abandonment. His loneliness was compounded by…
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Sharing Her Story Changed Her Life | With Chaya Chanin
Send us Fan Mail Chaya Chanin is an entrepreneur and community builder based in Brooklyn. She co-founded The Frock NYC, The Gathering Community, and Kohelet Girls High School, and co-hosts Undecided & Committed, a real-time marriage podcast exploring love, complexity, and addiction as it’s…
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Where Have I Been?
Send us Fan Mail I've been gone. Here's why. In this episode, Sony pulls back the curtain on where he's been, and it's not what you'd expect. He's been all in. Completely, unapologetically, full-force all in on something he believes and what might be one of the most important things he's ever…
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Choosing Joy After Survival | With Jordana Boruchov
Send us Fan Mail Jordana (Baruchov) Greenfield, widely recognized as @Drinkitin_Jordana, is the Director of Social Media & Marketing Strategy at Renewal by day and a passionate Torah influencer, coach, and podcast host by night. As the creator of Drink It In, Jordana inspires and empowers…
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Playing Mind Games | With Shlomo Levinger
Send us Fan Mail Shlomo is a 27 year old magician from Far Rockaway, NY. Shlomo has performed his jaw dropping illusions all over the world, including the US, UK, and Israel! Shlomo is also known on social media for his street magic videos that have amassed millions of views performing for all...
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From Canvas to Shlichus: The Rebbe’s Faith in My Art | With Michoel Muchnik
Send us Fan Mail Michoel Muchnik (b. 1952, Philadelphia) blends formal training from the Rhode Island School of Design with Chassidic scholarship from the Rabbinical College of America. While celebrated for his early storybook-style art and illustrations, his recent work features intricate...
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A Seasoned Therapist's Unorthodox Approach To Healing | With Yossi Sirote
Send us Fan Mail Rabbi Yossi Sirote, LCSW is a psychotherapist who has been counseling individuals, families, and groups for the past 26 years. His specialty is working with adult men who are struggling with relationships and life transitions. He has extensive training in therapeutic wilderness...
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Creating Community For Our Heroes | With Ari Abramowitz
Send us Fan Mail In 2017, Ari Abramowitz, a veteran of the Netzach Yehuda Battalion and a dedicated IDF reservist, recognized a critical need. Every year, hundreds of Lone Soldiers return to the U.S. after their IDF service, only to face an overwhelming new challenge—reintegrating into civilian...
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Choosing Nomadic Life Over The Rat Race | With Yossi And Rechie Glanz
Send us Fan Mail Yossi and Rechie Glanz are a young Jewish Orthodox couple who left behind the usual routine to live life on their own terms. For the past year, they’ve been traveling full-time through 12 countries, sharing honest stories, local experiences, and real behind-the-scenes insights…
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The Hardest Working Therapist | With Dr. Debbie Ackerman
Send us Fan Mail Debbie Akerman PhD, LCSW CSAT is a social worker with years of experience in addiction, recovery and trauma. A wife and mother to 11 biologic and 8 chosen children, Dr. Akerman completed her dissertation on addiction and the orthodox Jewish community. Currently, Dr. Akerman is a...
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What Does Being A Healthy Man Even Mean? | With Simba Eckhaus
Send us Fan Mail Simba Eckhaus is the founder of Magen Movement, a holistic mind-body-soul lifestyle for Jewish men committed to growth, integrity, and purpose. A fitness coach, musician, and spiritual mentor, Simba blends movement, psychology, Kabbalah, and lived experience in recovery to help…
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My Father Ronnie Greenwald | With Rabbi Chananya Greenwald
Send us Fan Mail R Chananya Greenwald is Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Tiferet in Yerushalayim (TJ). He's been in chinuch for 40 years and is still trying to figure it out. He recently published the biography of his legendary father entitled, Ronnie The Extraordinary Life of Rabbi Ronnie Greenwald....
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Building Community For Singles | With Hadassa Hirsh
Send us Fan Mail Hadassa Hirsh is the founder and director of Unite, a vibrant community for frum single women. For the past five years, she has led Unite in Lakewood with a mission to create belonging, empowerment, and genuine connection. Known for her warmth, creativity, and thoughtful...
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Healing Addiction With Real Experience | With Asher Gottesman
Send us Fan Mail Asher is a spiritual entrepreneur, human connection coach and Rabbi in Southern California. His story began at home as a young child where all seemed well from the outside. As the youngest by nine years, he felt a horrible sense of abandonment. His loneliness was compounded by…
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Psychedelics, Jewish Exploration, And Being Sony's Friend | With Yehuda Jacobowitz
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That Time I Got Interviewed On My Own Podcast | With Mendy Bistritzky
Send us Fan Mail The Long Short Way is a podcast hosted by Rabbi Mendy Bistritzky, where meaningful stories meet soulful conversations. Each episode explores the winding paths of personal growth, faith, and purpose—highlighting the unexpected ways that challenge can lead to clarity, and that the...
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How Trauma Is Affecting Our Generation | With Yanki Greenberger
Send us Fan Mail Yankie is a veteran trauma and addiction therapist in the field of psychotherapy. For 13 years, Yankie served as the clinical director of two community organizations which has collectively supported well over 1000 individuals and families. Yankie has focuses his clinical work...
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Behind the Mic: Two Mental Health Pros Get Real | With Gabi Koyenov
Send us Fan Mail Gabi Koyenov grew up in Queens to immigrant parents, where the blend of grit and curiosity that defined his upbringing later guided his search for meaning. He spent years dedicated in yeshiva, pursuing the path of becoming a rabbi and exploring questions of faith, purpose, and...
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Loving an Addict: Healing Codependence With Compassion | With Estee Weingarten
Send us Fan Mail Estee Weingarten ✨ Wife • Mom of 4 • Life Coach ✨ Founder of The Comfort Zone Community — a community where wives of struggling addicts find strength, hope, and sisterhood. Our mission is to walk beside women on their recovery journey — helping them rediscover themselves, rebuild...
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Finding My Own Voice | With Tali Yess
Send us Fan Mail https://www.taliyess.com @taliyess https://wig-guru.com - Use Code 'Brainstorm' For 10% Off https://ourvillageny.org For more Brainstorm go to... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aPCiuzsIoNKYt5jjv7RFT?si=67dfa56d4e764ee0 Apple Podcasts:...
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Healing Without A Price Tag | With Eric Levitz
Send us Fan Mail 🎙 Eric Levitz — Executive Director, AZ House Jerusalem Eric Levitz is the Executive Director and Founder of AZ House Jerusalem, a transformative recovery program serving the Jewish world. Founded in 2016, AZ House provides long-term residential treatment for men seeking recovery...
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The Veteran Therapist Changing Lakewood | With R’ Binyamin “Beenu” Greenspoon LCSW
Send us Fan Mail R' Binyamin Greenspoon, LCSW, is the Clinical Director of Nesivos, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing mental health services and support to the Lakewood community. With a Master's in Social Work from Wurzweiler School of Social Work, he's a state-certified crisis...
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From Rock Bottom To Recovery | With Aaron Fogel
Send us Fan Mail Aaron Fogel has come back from the deepest depths of addiction to being a successful business owner and a great contributor to society, and now spends a good portion of his time giving back to those who are struggling, especially through a program that means so much to him, which...
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Devoting His Life To Helping | With Eli Erenthal
Send us Fan Mail Eli Erenthal is the Director of Operations at Our Village, a sober living community dedicated to healing and growth. He’s a communicator, educator, and advocate for addiction recovery, known for holding space with empathy and helping people rediscover hope and purpose....
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The Psychology Behind Magic | With Ilan Smith
Send us Fan Mail Ilan Smith is a world-class illusionist, mentalist, and speaker who has captivated audiences around the world, across stages, screens, and boardrooms. Specializing in both stage and close-up performances, Ilan blends comedy, powerful illusions, mind reading, and influence effects...
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Addiction Treatment In The Jewish Community | With Marlon Freidman
Send us Fan Mail Marlon Friedman is a native New Yorker with a passion to help those who are struggling with Substance use and mental health disorders. Mr. Friedman prides himself as a soldier of God and he and his wife are a team of help serving the homeless, food and clothing donations and of...
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Is It Even Possible To Move To Israel? | With Zak Lenik
Send us Fan Mail Zak, founder of David’s Harp Realty, helps people from around the world find their place in Israel—specializing in real estate and in-depth community research. He travels extensively across the country, learning the character and culture of each area so he can guide buyers not…
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The New Age Of Jewish Music | With Gavriel Reichmann
Send us Fan Mail Gavriel, aka EKEV, is a singer, songwriter, and producer. He’s written and produced for some of the most well-known artists in including Mordechai Shapiro, Zusha, and many others. His work blends soulful songwriting with modern sound. He’s been invited to perform in various...
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America's Rabbi | With Rabbi Shais Taub
Send us Fan Mail Rabbi Shais Taub is a rabbi, teacher, and author who specializes in translating the depth of Chassidus into everyday language. He founded SoulWords, a platform that reaches millions of people each month across various online platforms. Rabbi Taub gives classes locally at Chabad…
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Parenting With A TWiST | With Avi Fishoff
Send us Fan Mail Avi Fishoff is a Jewish educator and crisis guide who founded Home SWEEEET Home (2003‑14) and went on to develop the “Twisted Parenting” (TP) approach. Avi personally coaches hundreds of parents from around the world dealing with youth grappling with addiction, mental‑health...
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Finding G-d And Building Community | With Bernie Bernfeld
Send us Fan Mail Yosef Chaim (Bernie) Bernfeld is a successful businessman and a good friend of Sony. He shares his experience finding his own connection with god, and helping build community. For more Brainstorm go to... Spotify:...
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The Improv Therapist | With Juda Alcabes
Send us Fan Mail Juda Alcabes has masterfully blended the worlds of therapy and improv, creating a unique synergy that combines the clinical with the comical. As a licensed clinical social worker and therapist, he specializes in addiction and trauma. Juda is also an accomplished comedian,...
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Master Educator Shares His Method | With Richard Altabe
Send us Fan Mail Richard Altabe serves as principal and executive vice president for institutional advancement at the Hebrew Academy of Long Beach, roles he has held since 2016, and as an adjunct professor at Touro College since 2021. With over 35 years in K-12 education, he previously served as...
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Sony's Nephew Shares His Journey | With Chananya Bacher
Send us Fan Mail A special episode with my nephew. For more Brainstorm go to... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aPCiuzsIoNKYt5jjv7RFT?si=67dfa56d4e764ee0 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brainstorm-with-sony-perlman/id1596925257 Youtube:...
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You Are Perfect Just The Way You Are | With Mordechai Weinberger LCSW
Send us Fan Mail Mordechai Weinberger, LCSW, is the Executive Director of Serenity Center and a seasoned therapist with over 20 years of experience. He is the author of three books—Mastering Relationships, Alive, and Momentum—a bestselling radio host, and a clinical trainer known for integrating...
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Marriage Expert Discusses The Future of Relationships | With Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier
Send us Fan Mail Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier A veteran mechanech and noted relationships expert, Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier served as a high school rebbe for 15 years before creating the Shmuz. TheShmuz.com, a popular website that dispenses weekly Torah inspiration to 10,000 people across the globe,...
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Comedy After October 7th | With Eli Lebowicz
Send us Fan Mail Eli Lebowicz is a very Jewish comedian. Like very Jewish. He has performed all over the US, Canada, and Israel telling jokes to Jews at shul dinners, Passover programs and other times when they’re eating. He regularly opens for Elon Gold and was featured in the Chosen Comedy...
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Recovery Expert Shares His Knowledge | With Ezy Finkel
Send us Fan Mail A creative, friendly, and passionate person, Ezy Finkel is deeply committed to his family, making a positive impact in the world, and conducting business with honesty and integrity. He is a managing member of Gem Consulting Group, a firm specializing in investing in behavioral...
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Comic Influencer With A Deeper Purpose | With Mendel "Reggie" Richter
Send us Fan Mail Reggie, whose real name is Mendel Richter, is a Chabad bochur (yeshiva student) known for his engaging and humorous approach to sharing Torah teachings. During his time on shlichus (Jewish outreach) in Singapore, he began creating short comedic videos inspired by the weekly…
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True Healing Is Possible | With Dovid Kohn
Send us Fan Mail Dovid Kohn, a seasoned clinical social worker specializing in trauma, addiction, and marital therapy, runs a thriving psychotherapy practice based in New City, NY, where he integrates an embodied and mindful approach in evidence-based care, along with several associates in…
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A Rabbi's Recover Journey | With Rabbi Shmuel Luger
Send us Fan Mail Originally from Monsey NY, Rav Luger completed high school in Yeshiva Shaarei Torah and then continued to learn in the prestigious Yeshiva of Toras Simcha and Yeshiva Gedola Matisyahu. Afterward, he continued his learning in Sh’or Yoshuv while completing his degree in Business...
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Gen Z Judaism | With Moe Flohr
Send us Fan Mail Moe Flohr is 17 years old and he is one of the cohosts of the viral Relatable Podcast. Relatable podcast offers the solution through connection, insight and practical advice. Profound teachings from the greatest minds of our generation including guests who are spiritual leaders,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Sony Perlman LMSW has had a plethora of experiences in the mental health arena specializing in addiction. Sony has developed a philosophy on how he thinks, we as a community can change the world for the better. He is passionate about talking to other people that have done great things in the world. Follow along as he exchanges these ideas with thought leaders and other people that he finds fascinating, as they BRAINSTORM ways to make the world a better place.
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Sony Perlman LMSW has had a plethora of experiences in the mental health arena specializing in addiction. Sony has developed a philosophy on how he thinks, we as a community can change the world for the better. He is passionate about talking to other people that have done great things in the world....
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