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The Struggle
by Joe Farkas
The Struggle: Mental Health Awareness” is a podcast dedicated to shedding light on the challenges of mental health, breaking stigmas, and offering support to those who need it. Through honest conversations, personal stories, and expert insights, we navigate the ups and downs of mental well-being, providing hope, understanding, and practical advice. Whether you’re struggling yourself or want to support a loved one, this podcast is a reminder that you are not alone. Together, we can normalize the conversation around mental health and build a stronger, more compassionate community.
Episodes
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Beyond motivation - Charlie Harary
Charlie Harary joins The Struggle Podcast for a powerful and inspiring conversation about life, mindset, purpose, and the challenges we all face. He shares a fresh perspective on the way he looks at life, what truly matters, and how changing the way we think can change the way we experience the...
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He Grew Up in Lev Tahor — This Is What Happened After He Left-Mendy Malka
Mendy Malka is a former member of Lev Tahor who has turned an incredibly difficult past into a story of resilience, strength, and hope. After leaving the only world he had known, Mendy faced the challenge of rebuilding his life and finding his own path. Today, he openly shares his experiences to...
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The Identity Crisis Behind a Struggling Marriage - Josh Zebberman
Josh Zebberman is a marriage and relationship counselor who believes that creating a stronger marriage starts with the individual. Rather than focusing solely on what your spouse is doing wrong, Josh encourages people to look inward—at how they communicate, how they respond to conflict, and who...
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What’s Really Holding You Back? | Rabbi Yom Tov Glaser
Rabbi Yom Tov Glaser is a world-renowned teacher, spiritual guide, and founder of The Possible You, a transformational program with over 15,000 graduates who have learned to break through fear, limiting beliefs, and the barriers holding them back from reaching their full potential. With more than...
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* Exposing Lev Tahor: What Happened to the Children? - Rabbi Blum
Rabbi Shie Blum is a dedicated cult fighter whose mission is to protect children and families from Lev Tahor, the extremist sect that has operated in Guatemala. After witnessing firsthand the devastating impact the group can have on children and families, Rabbi Blum has made it his mission to…
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The Dark Side of Cash Advances: Money, Greed & the Damage Being Done -Rabbi Yaron Reuven
Rabbi Yaron Reuven talks about the dark side of the cash advance industry and the devastating impact it can have on businesses and the people behind them. From business owners getting trapped in cycles of debt to those profiting from their desperation, Rabbi Yaron confronts the difficult…
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Why You Can’t Let Go of a Narcissist | Yankle Meislin
Yankle Meislin is a life coach and advocate who helps people recognize narcissistic behavior, personality disorders, and unhealthy relationship patterns. Through education and awareness, he empowers victims to understand what they’re experiencing, identify red flags, break toxic cycles, and begin...
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Mendy J on Loss, Resilience & Finding Purpose Through Music
Mendy J is known for his music, but behind the songs is a powerful story of pain, perseverance, and purpose. In this episode, Mendy opens up about the bullying, personal loss, and difficult moments that shaped his life. He shares how those experiences could have broken him—but instead became the...
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The Hidden Shame That’s Running Your Life - Levi Saada
Levi Saada is the founder of the Hineni Community, a somatic therapist, breathwork facilitator, and training facilitator dedicated to helping people reconnect with themselves through healing, self-awareness, and personal growth. By blending psychology, spirituality, and breathwork, Levi helps...
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Alex Built The Lighthouse: A Safe Haven for Girls Who Needed a Place to Belong
Alex Czertok, founder of The Lighthouse, shares how he created a safe and welcoming space where girls can connect, build friendships, and feel at home. After seeing a need in the community, Alex turned his vision into a place that fosters belonging, mentorship, and positive relationships. Tune in...
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Repairing Relationships After No Contact | Tuvia Blau & Hindy Herman
Tuvia Blau and Hindy Herman, Coaches and Co-Founders of V’Heishiv Lev, join Joe to discuss the painful reality of family estrangement and how broken relationships can impact parents, children, marriages, and future generations. Drawing from years of experience helping frum families, they explore...
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How faith keeps an elite Israeli Commander Yosef Salem going.
Yosef Salem is a commander in Israel’s elite IDF Unit 8200, a devoted family man, and a passionate advocate for living with faith and purpose. Drawing from his experiences on high-stakes missions and the challenges of military service, Yosef shares powerful insights on resilience, discipline, and...
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Sarah Guigue Gets Real About Life, Loss & Faith
Sarah Guigue, also known as the “Hasidic Hipster Girl,” is a content creator and storyteller who has inspired thousands by sharing her life with honesty, vulnerability, and faith. She opens up about her postpartum journey, the devastating experience of pregnancy and child loss, and how her emunah...
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From surviving abuse to preventing it—her story could save a child’s life- Yitty Denciger
Yitty Adler-Denciger is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse who has turned her pain into purpose. Through her message, “Better Safe Than Silent,” she is dedicated to educating children and helping prevent abuse. Yitty is currently writing a children’s book focused on prevention and empowering...
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Inside the mind of the Lubavitcher rebbe - Levi Shmotkin
Levi Shmotkin is the author of Letters for Life, a book that brings the timeless wisdom and guidance of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, to a new generation through a carefully curated collection of the Rebbe’s letters. Inspired by the profound impact these teachings had…
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The Hidden World of Jewish Astrology | Yitzchok A. Pinkesz
Yitzchok A. Pinkesz is a Jewish educator, author, and astrology practitioner with more than 25 years of experience in Jewish education and community leadership. He previously directed Jewish social-service and outreach programs and later focused on researching astrology through the lens of Torah...
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Why Coming Home Is So Hard- Ari Abramowitz
Ari Abramowitz is an IDF Lone Soldier veteran, active reservist, and founder of Nevut, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping lone soldiers and their families successfully transition back to civilian life after service. Inspired by his own experience serving in the IDF’s Netzach Yehuda...
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The Truth About Why My Wife Filed For Divorce- Saadya Notik
Saadya Notik is a coach, mentor, and guide helping men, women, and couples heal relationship patterns, deepen emotional awareness, and build more honest, connected relationships. His work blends trauma-informed coaching, embodiment, polarity work, IFS, and psychedelic-assisted healing to help...
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He Refused to Stay a Victim | Zalman Danziger
Zalman Danziger shares a powerful story of resilience, healing, and growth. After enduring sexual abuse, physical abuse, and relentless bullying, he refused to let his past define him. Instead, he turned pain into purpose — using his experiences to spread awareness, inspire others, and prove that...
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The Miscarriage No One Talks About | With Yonina Kaufman
Yonina Kaufman is a licensed social worker and women’s healing advocate with a private practice dedicated to supporting women through miscarriage, postpartum struggles, fertility challenges, and emotional healing. Through holding space with empathy, understanding, and care, she helps women feel...
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The Truth About Energy, Healing & Inner Peace | Moshe Weisz
Moshe Weisz is a creator focused on bringing more light, healing, and positive energy into people’s lives. Through music, breathwork, singing, and soulful conversations, Moshe shares content that inspires inner peace, connection, and personal growth. His message blends spirituality, emotion, and...
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Understanding the Self Beneath the Struggle- Schneur Hayes
Schneur Hayes is a Chassidus-Aligned Psychotherapist & Nervous System Regulation Specialist who helps people create real, lasting change through deep introspection and self-awareness. He guides individuals to confront the underlying patterns and experiences that hold them back, blending...
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Guiding Others Out of P*rn Addiction - Saadiah Klein
Saadiah Klein is a recovery mentor dedicated to helping individuals break free from p*rnography addiction and reclaim control over their lives. After overcoming his own personal struggles, Saadiah developed a deep understanding of the challenges many face in silence. Today, he works closely with...
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Finding Inner Peace in Chaos | Breath work & Healing w/ Dov Ber (Berry) Nash
Dov Ber (Berry) Nash is a breath work specialist dedicated to helping people reconnect with themselves and find inner peace. Through guided breathing techniques and mindful awareness, he works with individuals to release stress, regulate emotions, and access deeper states of calm and clarity.…
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Why Good Couples Fail | The Hypno Couple -Meir & Chavy Explain
Meir and Chavy Greenfeld are professional hypnotherapists focused on helping individuals and couples achieve meaningful personal growth. Through a combination of guided hypnotherapy and thoughtful conversation, they help clients uncover subconscious patterns, improve relationships, reduce stress,...
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He’s Healing People With Oxygen -Asher Berko
Asher Berko is behind Avvira, a wellness company specializing in hyperbaric oxygen therapy, focused on helping people heal, recover, and optimize their overall health. Through the use of pressurized oxygen chambers, he works to reduce inflammation, boost energy, and support the body on a cellular...
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Beyond Therapy: What Actually Heals You |Hudi Kowalsky
Hudi Kowalsky is a Brooklyn-based practitioner who runs his own private practice, helping people navigate challenges, build self-awareness, and create meaningful change in their lives. Blending practical guidance with a spiritual outlook, Hoodie brings a unique perspective to personal growth.…
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The Dark Reality Most Communities Ignore - Tzvi Gluck
Tzvi Gluck is the founder and CEO of Amudim, an organization dedicated to helping individuals and families facing abuse, addiction, trauma, and mental-health struggles. With a deep sense of responsibility to his community, Tzvi has devoted his life to advocating for those who feel unheard and...
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The criminal attorney Who Keeps the Government in Check | Joel Amsel”
Joe Amsel is a dedicated criminal defense attorney committed to protecting the rights of individuals facing the power of the government. He believes the justice system only works when someone is willing to challenge it, and he takes that responsibility seriously. Known for his relentless work…
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She Realized Her Power — And Nothing About Her Was Loud -Chany Rosengarten
Chany Rosengarten is a voice for calm, grounded feminine power. Through thoughtful conversations and gentle strength, she explores what it means to live with clarity, self-respect, and healthy boundaries. Her work centers around the quiet confidence of a woman who knows her worth — without…
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What to Do When Your Child — or Even You — Is Being Bullied - Izzy Kalman
Izzy Kalman is the creator of Bullies to Buddies, an innovative approach to dealing with bullying that challenges traditional methods. Rather than focusing on punishment or blame, Izzy teaches practical psychological tools that empower children, parents, and educators to respond to bullying with...
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Breaking the Cycle of Autopilot Living - Moe Srour
Moshe Chaim Srour is the founder of Hineini, a powerful movement focused on presence, healing, and personal growth. Through guided group experiences and transformational breathwork sessions, Moshe creates spaces where people can release emotional blocks, reconnect with themselves, and step into a...
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Kathey Orah on Trauma, Breathwork, and Deep Inner Healing- S2-Ep17
Kathey Orah is a therapist and spiritual guide who blends traditional therapeutic practice with shamanic influences. In her private practice, she facilitates healing through breathwork, somatic techniques, and ceremonial work. Kathey is passionate about guiding others on their journey of...
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Standing Up When It’s Not Easy - Mark Meyer Appel- S2-Ep16
Mark Appel is a powerful voice for truth, justice, and unity. He stands up for what’s right and advocates fiercely for victims of abuse, helping amplify voices that often go unheard. As the founder of TheBridge multicultural and advocacy project Mark brings people together across backgrounds to...
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I Survived Inc*st Abuse Inside My Own Family — Breaking the Silence - Bassy K
Bassy is an inc*st survivor, advocate, and psychodrama co-facilitator dedicated to breaking the silence around childhood sexual abuse. Through her lived experience and professional work, she focuses on spreading awareness, supporting prevention efforts, and helping remove the stigma and taboo...
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Psychiatrist Breaks Down How Mental Health Really Works-Dr. Ronen Hizami S2-Ep14
Dr. Ronen Hizami is a compassionate psychiatrist who works closely with individuals and families to help them feel understood, supported, and never alone. With a calm and thoughtful approach, he helps identify the root of emotional and mental health challenges, offering clarity where things once...
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Art, pain, and purpose- Yaeli Vogel S2-Ep13
Yaeli Vogel is a dynamic force in the art world — a celebrated fine artist, spiritual mentor, and host of her podcast Life is Art, where creativity meets soul-work, astrology, and consciousness. She’s built a global following through her vibrant, soulful paintings that celebrate color, movement,...
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Children May Not Remember — But Their Nervous System Will - Yehoshua Saks LCSW S2-12
Yehoshua Saks is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in parenting and family dynamics. He works closely with parents to help them better understand their children’s emotional needs, build secure attachment, and create healthier communication at home. Yehoshua combines clinical…
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What Is Hasidic Intimacy course? Explained by marriage Counselor Rabbi Friedman S2 - E11
Rabbi Elimelech Friedman is a world-renowned marriage counselor and the author of many books on marriage and relationships. To learn more about his work, visit SimchasHabayis.com. To follow his famous free lectures on the Kol Simchas Habayis WhatsApp status, send a WhatsApp request to…
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The $1 Idea That’s Changing Lives Worldwide - Jonathan Donath- S2-Ep10
Jonathan Donath is the founder of Daily Giving, a global generosity movement. Through Daily Giving, Jonathan collects $1 from over 23,000 people around the world and donates $23,000 every single day to a different charity — totaling over $8 million donated this year. His mission is to show how...
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The casino almost ruined my life - Sruli -S2 Ep9
Srulie is eight years clean from a gambling addiction that once controlled every part of his world. After years of hiding, chasing losses, and living a double life, he reached a moment where he knew something had to change. Through recovery, he rebuilt his life piece by piece. Today, Srulie gives...
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Save Your Relationship Before It’s Too Late – Advice from a Couples Counselor -Moshe Zev Lamm, LCSW S2-Ep8
Moshe Zev Lamm, LCSW, is a couples therapist and is the director of the Marriage Center at Achieve Behavioral Health in Monsey, NY. Renowned as a compassionate and insightful guide, he empowers couples to navigate challenges with grace, fostering deeper connections and helping countless partners...
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The Power of Breathwork: How It Can Reset Your Mind and Body Mendy Klein S2 Ep7
Mendy Klein is a somatic practitioner, breathwork facilitator, and life coach who helps people reconnect with their bodies and emotions. Through somatic healing, guided sessions, and his transformative breathwork classes, he supports clients in releasing stress, trauma, and emotional blocks. His...
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Real business advice with Kenny Baroff - The Struggle Podcast S2 EP6
Kenny Baroff is a seasoned business consultant and coach known for his no-nonsense approach to helping entrepreneurs and business leaders achieve real results. With years of experience guiding companies across industries, Kenny specializes in streamlining operations, scaling businesses, and...
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But They’re Your Blood, That’s How Survivors Stay Silent.- Sury Fish LCSW - S2 EP5
Sury Fisch is a licensed counselor and social worker who specializes in psychotherapy and psychodrama. She works closely with survivors of family trauma and abuse, guiding them with compassion and depth. Her approach helps people not only find strength after pain but learn how to create light...
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Invisible Punishment: When Silence Is Used to Control You - Joe Farkas - Life Coach - S2 - Ep4
If you've ever dealt with toxic people, narcissistic abuse, silent treatment, or emotional manipulation, this episode will hit home. Joe breaks down what it means when someone disrespects you, ghosts you, or punishes you with silence - and how to take your power back by removing yourself from the...
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The Man Brings Hope to the Forgotten - Rabbi Aaron Lipskar,CEO of Aleph Institute
Rabbi Aaron Lipskar is the CEO of the Aleph Institute, an organization dedicated to supporting the Jewish community in prisons and the armed forces. With decades of experience in leadership and outreach, Rabbi Lipskar has been a guiding force in providing education, counseling, and spiritual...
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I Couldn’t Say My Own Name — Now I Help Others Find Their Voice -Yanky Kauffman- S2 - Ep2
Yanky Kauffman is a stuttering specialist and the founder of Smooth Speech Solutions, an organization dedicated to helping individuals overcome stuttering and rediscover their voice. After struggling with a severe stutter for 26 years, Yanky developed his own breakthrough approach to fluent...
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The Silent Side of S*x Addiction:The Partner’s Pain - Chaya Lazarus - The Struggle Podcast S2 - Ep1
Chaya Lazarus shares her story of surviving and healing after being in a relationship with a s*x addict. Her mission is to bring awareness to emotional addiction, codependency, and self-love. Through raw honesty and real conversations, she inspires others to face their pain and rise stronger than...
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The Struggle Podcast Special Edition - Eli Nash- Plant medicine, Addictions…
Eli Nash is the founder of The House of More, an entrepreneur, and a speaker dedicated to healing, growth, and authentic connection. He launched MicDrop to help people find their voice and hosts the In Search of More podcast, where he explores spirituality, relationships, and personal...
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The Struggle: Mental Health Awareness” is a podcast dedicated to shedding light on the challenges of mental health, breaking stigmas, and offering support to those who need it. Through honest conversations, personal stories, and expert insights, we navigate the ups and downs of mental well-being, providing hope, understanding, and practical advice. Whether you’re struggling yourself or want to support a loved one, this podcast is a reminder that you are not alone. Together, we can normalize the conversation around mental health and build a stronger, more compassionate community.
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Joe Farkas
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The Struggle: Mental Health Awareness” is a podcast dedicated to shedding light on the challenges of mental health, breaking stigmas, and offering support to those who need it. Through honest conversations, personal stories, and expert insights, we navigate the ups and downs of mental well-being,...
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