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
94 episodes
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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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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2:08:07
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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1:28:45
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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1:40:26
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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1:34:22
Treating The Whole Person | With Divi Bogart
Divi (Kamman) Bogart is a licensed psychiatric nurse practitioner trained in psychiatric assessment, medication management, and psychotherapy. Divi approaches each individual as a unique psychological system, perfectly calibrated a...
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2:12:10
Don't Get Lost In The Sauce | With Yitz Klein
Yitz is the founder of Third House Capital (thirdhousecapital.com), an alternative investment fund focused on impactful investments that benefit humanity. Previously, he founded and served as CIO of Gideon Asset Management, a private equity fam...
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2:32:05
Brothers In Session | With Dr. Akiva Perlman
Akiva Perlman, PhD., is an international speaker on topics of abuse, addiction, and trauma. He has educated several hundred frum social workers from our community and is currently serving as a professor at Wurzweiler School of Social work. Dr. ...
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How Alternative Healing Helped Me Through Grief | With Avremi Gourarie
Avremi Gourarie is a world-class Jewish musician. After the tragic and untimely loss of his daughter, he has gone through a journey of healing and self-discovery. He has devoted much of his time and energy to helping others who are struggling. ...
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My Journey From Chassidic Royalty To An IDF Commander | With Chaim Meisels
Chaim Meisels, 29, is the great-grandson of the Satmar Rebbe, R’ Beirach Moshe. About eight years ago, Chaim chose to immigrate to Israel and enlist in the IDF. Chaim left everything behind, enlisted in the IDF combat unit, and was sworn in at ...
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2:09:39
The Breathwork Revolution | With Dr. Trish Attia And Gitty Greenwald LCSW
Gitty Greenwald, LCSW is a psychotherapist in private practice in Brooklyn, NY, and works with adults. Besides for traditional psychotherapy, Gitty has extensive training in multiple body centered trauma treatments, which include: soma...
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