BrainStorm with 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
100 episodes
Devoting His Life To Helping | With Eli Erenthal
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 red...
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1:59:30
The Psychology Behind Magic | With Ilan Smith
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,...
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Addiction Treatment In The Jewish Community | With Marlon Freidman
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, ...
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1:16:06
Is It Even Possible To Move To Israel? | With Zak Lenik
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 eac...
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1:54:33
The New Age Of Jewish Music | With Gavriel Reichmann
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 b...
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America's Rabbi | With Rabbi Shais Taub
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 Ta...
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Parenting With A TWiST | With Avi Fishoff
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 y...
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2:54:53
Finding G-d And Building Community | With Bernie Bernfeld
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: https://open.spo...
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2:16:12
The Improv Therapist | With Juda Alcabes
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 al...
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2:17:14
Master Educator Shares His Method | With Richard Altabe
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...
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Sony's Nephew Shares His Journey | With Chananya Bacher
A special episode with my nephew.For more Brainstorm go to...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aPCiuzsIoNKYt5jjv7RFT?si=67dfa56d4e764ee0Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brainstorm-with-sony-perlman...
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1:52:47
You Are Perfect Just The Way You Are | With Mordechai Weinberger LCSW
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 cli...
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1:49:35
Marriage Expert Discusses The Future of Relationships | With Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier
Rabbi Ben Tzion ShafierA 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...
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Comedy After October 7th | With Eli Lebowicz
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 wa...
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2:16:48
Recovery Expert Shares His Knowledge | With Ezy Finkel
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 specia...
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1:53:07
Comic Influencer With A Deeper Purpose | With Mendel "Reggie" Richter
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...
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1:18:51
True Healing Is Possible | With Dovid Kohn
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, alo...
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1:47:18
A Rabbi's Recover Journey | With Rabbi Shmuel Luger
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 ...
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Gen Z Judaism | With Moe Flohr
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 inclu...
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1:42:04
Your Friendly Neighborhood Pharmacist | With Leah Askarinam-Rosenberg
Leah Askarinam, Graduate of LIU Class of 2015, has been a devoted and hard-working pharmacist for the past 10 years. She listens to the concerns of her clients and provides top quality service and care.During her own health and wellness...
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A Conversation With My Nephew | With Shalom Perlman
A special audio-only episode with my nephew. For more Brainstorm go to...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aPCiuzsIoNKYt5jjv7RFT?si=67dfa56d4e764ee0Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brainstorm-w...
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How We Can All Help | With Shlomo Reichmann
Shlomo Reichman is a businessman living in Pomona, New York, who recognized there was an issue in the community with young men and he set out to do something about it. He has helped these young men in many ways, including helping with employmen...
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1:32:18
Connecting To The Light | With Gedale Fenster
Gedale Fenster is an internationally renowned motivational speaker, spiritual leader, life coach, entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist. He has become known worldwide as one the most recognized faces in the field of personal development. His...
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1:40:13
Over 50 Years Of Inspiring The Jewish Nation | With Abie Rotenberg
Abie Rotenberg is a prolific Orthodox Jewish musician, composer, and entertainer living in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He has been producing music since the mid-1970s with a style which has been described as "soft and sweet" with a strong folk in...
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1:35:13
Finding The Light Within Ourselves | With Rabbi Yoni Fischer
Rabbi Yoni Fischer is the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Matisyahu (Fischer’s) in Eretz Yisroel. With his deep empathy, unique ability to understand others, and enormous amount of love of yidden, Rabbi Fischer is a Rebbi to many, helping...
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