The Frum Health Club Podcast

Is Being Healthy the Most Overlooked Mitzvah in Judaism? | with Rabbi Moshe Chaim Proctor

Mendel Krashunsky

In this episode I sit down with Rabbi Moshe Chaim Proctor, Rebbi at Aish HaTorah, life coach, and host of Above the Rim and Within, to explore how health, mindset, and Torah work together to build a strong, joyful life of meaning. 

Rabbi Proctor shares his journey from a painful loss in childhood, to finding basketball as a lifeline, to channeling that same fire into Torah, personal growth, and coaching Jewish youth and adults.

What we cover


◼️ How a childhood tragedy and basketball shaped resilience, structure, and purpose

◼️ Simple ways frum families, schools, and Rabbis can model healthy living

◼️ Walking and small daily movement as underrated “wins” for everyone

◼️ Food rules that actually stick, and why environment beats willpower

◼️ Morning routines, sleep, and stacking habits without guilt or overwhelm

Practical takeaways

◼️ Start with 10–15 minutes most days and let consistency do the heavy lifting

◼️ Make it a lifestyle, not a stunt, by choosing one habit and protecting it

◼️ Keep junk out of the house, keep cut fruit and veg visible and ready

◼️ Use family, friends, and community for accountability and joy

◼️ Prioritize sleep so workouts and avodas Hashem feel easier, not heavier


Connect with Rabbi Moshe Chaim Proctor

◼️ Instagram: @coachmoshechaim

◼️ TikTok: @mosheproctor

◼️ Website: abovetherimandwithin.com

◼️ Coaching for youth: ontheirderech.com

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