
Dating, Marriage and Divorce Conversations (DMD)
Analyzing, navigating, and trouble-shooting all stages of our romantic lives.
Episodes
55 episodes
Month of Relationships Part 5: Balancing Emotional Vulnerability and Resilience: Navigating Modern Masculinity
Can true strength coexist with vulnerability? Explore how men can balance emotional expression with intellectual understanding in today’s complex relational dynamics. We promise an engaging discussion where we'll tackle the often-misunderstood ...
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Episode 55
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16:22

Month of Relationships Part 4: Connecting With Your Inner Self: A Journey of Self-Worth and Soulful Service
Have you ever paused to consider the relationship you have with yourself? In this episode, we take you through a recent mountain hike that sparked deep introspection on self-worth and the overlooked necessity of self-care. We explore the common...
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Episode 54
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15:56

Month of Relationships - Part 3: Strengthening Romantic Relationships Through Empathetic Parenting
Can differing parenting styles really strain your romantic relationship? Join me, Igor Meystelman, as I unravel how the evolving dynamics between parents and children can impact your love life. We'll explore the stark shift in parenting challen...
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Episode 53
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14:25

Month of Relationships - Part 2: Natural Rhythms of Intimacy and Connection
Ever wondered how the celestial mechanics of the sun and moon can illuminate the dynamics of your relationship? Join us as we explore the profound symbolism behind the Hebrew words for the sun (shemesh) and the moon (levanah) ...
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15:09

Month of Relationships - Part 1: Divine Attributes for a Healthy Relational Self
Can the key to overcoming relationship challenges be found in the divine? Join us for an enlightening discussion as we explore how our relationship with God can profoundly influence and elevate our interactions with others, especially during th...
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Episode 51
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15:09

Attracting Love: The Role of Personal Growth, Positivity, and Manifestation in Relationships
Have you ever wondered what truly fuels the sparks of attraction? Join us as Rachel Burnham (dating coach) and Leorah Elin (matchmaker) share their insights into the dynamic world of dating and relationships. In a candid conversation, we ...
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Episode 50
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41:45

Anatomy of Relational Intimacy
Embark on a journey with me, Igor Meystelman, as we unravel the complexities of relational intimacy that go far beyond the bedroom. Imagine a bond so intricate and profound, where emotional and physical closeness weave together, creating a tape...
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Episode 49
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17:11

Hacks to supercharge my Relational Self
Embark on a journey to the heart of healthy relationships as we wrap up the season with an in-depth look at the pillars that support a fulfilling romantic partnership. Together, we'll explore the significance of boundaries, akin to property l...
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Episode 48
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16:52

Healthy Relationship: What does Self-esteem have to do with it?
Have you ever stopped to consider how your self-esteem is the bedrock of your relationships? In this episode, we unearth the profound ways in which our sense of self-worth intertwines with our connections to those we cherish. We explore why sel...
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17:20

Unveiling Our Relational Selves: The Journey from Early Attachments to Authentic Relationships
Embark on an enlightening odyssey with me, as we navigate the intricate web of our relational selves and the profound impact of our early attachments on our adult relationships. Ever pondered the possibility of measuring relational intell...
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Episode 46
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24:15

Unearthing Love and Connection Amidst Crisis: A Jewish Perspective with Leorah Elin and Rachel Burnham
What if you had the power to navigate the complex world of dating and marriage, even amidst challenging times? This episode uncovers authentic ways to balance personal joy and the guilt and stress of our current reality, drawing from the wisdom...
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Episode 45
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1:16:32

Understanding and Counteracting Domestic Violence with Shaya Kraus
What if your relationship could be transformed from a power struggle to a harmonious partnership? Join us as we unravel the complexities of marriage and relationships with Shaya Kraus, a mental health professional, and clinical supervisor at th...
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Episode 44
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57:48

Interview with Miriam Campbell on Strengthening Family Ties and Personal Growth
Are you ready to transform your parent-child relationship? Join me as I host a fascinating conversation with Miriam Campbell, founder of Skills for Connection, who enlightens us on the art of fostering robust connections. Miriam's journey from ...
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Episode 43
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1:03:33

Seasons of a Relationship - Natural Cycles of a Romantic Relationship
Do you remember the flutter of excitement, the spark of connection when you first met someone special? That's the magical season of courtship that can be rekindled at any age and any stage of your relationship. Join me, Igor Meystelman, for a h...
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Episode 42
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25:33

Embracing Our Humanity: Navigating Emotional Cutoff and Self-Differentiation in Relationships
Do you ever find yourself resorting to emotional cutoff in relationships? Curious about what's truly driving this behavior? This thought-provoking episode dives into the complex subject of emotional cutoff, enmeshment, self-differentiation, and...
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Episode 41
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25:25

Strengthening Family Dynamics: The Power of Spousal Connection in Parenting
Have you ever wondered how the strength of your spousal relationship impacts your parenting and family dynamics? In today's episode, we shed light on this crucial connection and introduce our upcoming Parent Empowerment program, a six-part seri...
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Episode 40
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30:34

Four things that destroy a relationship and how to avoid them!
In this episode, we take a closer look at what John Gottman refers to as the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling.When any of these 4 factors exist in a relationship, they cause tremendous, a...
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Episode 39
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24:42

Episode with a Dating Coach and a Matchmaker
In this episode, we took another deep dive into the challenges of the dating world. I had an opportunity once again to sit down with Mrs. Leorah Elin (a veteran matchmaker) and Mrs. Rachel Burnham (a dating coach).Mrs. Leorah Elin...
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Episode 38
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1:19:23

Mind-Body Connection - Insights from Rena Reiser
Rena Reiser helps women tune into their inner wisdom to create space for Hashem's shefa to flow into their lives. Download her free Tune In Journal + meditation at www.tuneinjournal.com: and find her podcast "Tune In with Rena Reiser" on your f...
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Episode 37
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1:10:33

Everything I need to know and wish I knew about Dating!!!
In this episode, I had an opportunity to sit down with Mrs. Leorah Elin (a veteran matchmaker) and Mrs. Rachel Burnham (a dating coach) to a difficult and sensitive conversation and discuss the challenges facing those who are in the dating scen...
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Episode 36
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2:17:00

Making Marriage a Priority
Couples manage to make everything else a priority in their lives, except for their relationship. This episode explores what the starting point must be to begin the transformation from passive existence to proactive ownership of our romantic rel...
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Episode 35
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25:44

Interview with Rabbi Dr. Yosef Lynn - Part 2
I had the privilege to have Rabbi Dr. Yosef Lynn as a guest on my podcast. He has been a Dean of Students at Yeshiva Machon Yaakov in Jerusalem for the last 18 years. He is also a co-author of 2 books: Not a Partnership; and Nurture their...
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Episode 34
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43:10

Interview with Rabbi Dr. Yosef Lynn - Part 1
I had the privilege to have Rabbi Dr. Yosef Lynn as a guest on my podcast. He has been a Dean of Students at Yeshiva Machon Yaakov in Jerusalem for the last 18 years. He is also a co-author of 2 books: Not a Partnership; and Nurture their...
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Episode 33
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35:37

The Noble Roles of being a Husband and a Father - Proper Perspective
As men, we are constantly confronted with the challenge of figuring out how to prioritize our competing responsibilities: being a husband, being a father, being a provider. Some feel confused, some feel frustrated, some misprioritize these comp...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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26:22

Self-Esteem Part 3 - Real Life Scenarios
In this episode we explore giving awareness to our levels of self-esteem. Interactions with our spouses, children and co-workers constantly provide us with an opportunity to assess whether our sense of self-esteem is defined by the outside worl...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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24:53
