Talk2Tamara
Hosted by therapist and coach Tamara, Talk 2 Tamara creates space for the conversations that often go unspoken. Drawing from her life as a mother, wife, and member of the Orthodox Jewish community, Tamara explores real stories, complicated questions, and the moments that shape who we are. This podcast is about naming what’s beneath the surface and making room for deeper understanding, connection, and growth — because some things deserve to be said out loud.
Episodes
20 episodes
Rejected, Rewritten, Published | Isaac Rudansky
This week on Talk2Tamara, Tamara sits down with Isaac Rudansky, author, entrepreneur, and lifelong creative, to talk about the nearly decade-long journey that eventually led him to a three-book deal with Penguin Random House.Isaac’s story d...
I Didn’t Recognize Myself Anymore: Escaping an Abusive Relationship & Starting Over with Shelby Armstrong
In this deeply personal episode of Talk2Tamara, Tamara sits down with Shelby Armstrong, aformer D1 athlete, fitness manager, and entrepreneur, for an honest conversation aboutrelationships, emotional abuse, resilience, and finding your ...
The Truth About Divorce, Stepparenting & Starting Over – Hannah Schuster
In this episode, Tamara sits down with Hannah Schuster, a New York attorney, entrepreneur,founder of Shuster Law, and creator of Legal Bestie, for a conversation that goes far beyondthe courtroom. Hannah shares how an unexpected d...
What Does It Actually Mean to Be Mentally Healthy? | Yakira Apfel
In this episode, Yakira Apfel — fitness studio owner and mom of four — opens up about a roadthat wasn't always visible from the outside. She talks about the eating disorder that took root inseventh grade and followed her into semi...
Rejected, Broken... Then Unstoppable with Chava Lowy
In this powerful episode, Tamara sits down with bridal makeup artist, entrepreneur, and contentcreator Chava Lowy for an honest conversation about resilience, rejection, and finding purpose.After being isolated from her classmates, reje...
From Controlling Wife to Empowered Woman: Esther Malka's Marriage Transformation | Talk2Tamara
From Controlling Wife to Empowered Woman: Esther Malka's Marriage Transformation | Talk2TamaraIn this powerful episode of Talk2Tamara, host Tamara Gestetner sits down with Irina, also known as Esther Malka — a speaker, podcast host,...
Survival Mode Is Making You Sick — Here's How to Heal | Adina Erez Explains
Your body never stops talking to you — the question is, are you listening?In this episode, I sit down with Adina Erez, CEO of Bleu Glove Concierge, who blends evidence-based medicine with a whole-person approach to healing. We ...
Money Didn't Make Me Happy — Divorce, Reinvention & Finding Yourself After 18 Years of Marriage
Money Didn't Make Me Happy — Divorce, Reinvention & Finding Yourself After 18 Years of Marriage Being successful money-wise doesn't make you happy unless you do the inner work." — Micky KleinIn this powerful episode...
From Alcoholic to Comedian: Chanie Lisbon’s Raw Story of Addiction, Faith & Forgiveness | Talk 2 Tamara
Comedian ChaniLisbon sits down with Tamara on Talk2Tamara for one of the rawest, most honest conversations yet — covering alcohol addiction, losing her faith, living with alopecia, and how she found her way back to sobriety, Hashem, and her...
Marriage, Loneliness & Intimacy Real Talk with Dr Lauren Orthodox Therapist | Talk2Tamara
Marriage, Loneliness & Intimacy Real Talk with Dr Lauren Orthodox Therapist | Talk2TamaraWe're BACK! 🎙️ After a technical issue delayed Part 1, Dr. Lauren — PhD in Clinical Psychology and known as The Orth...
Breaking Down the High Divorce Rate | Brittany Hopper Interview
Welcome to Talk to Tamara! In this episode, we sit down with Brittany Hopper, a Fox News journalist, psychologist, and single mother who shares her powerful journey through divorce, engagement, and self-discovery. Brittany opens up...
Breaking Family Trauma: How to Heal, Forgive & Rebuild After Childhood Abuse | Story | Talk2Tamara
This is a deeply honest conversation about breaking generational trauma, childhood abuse, and the healing journey towards forgiveness and peace.Leah shares her powerful story of growing up in an abusive home in Melbourne, ...
How to process grief without living in survival mode | Losing my mother | Talk2Tamara
How to process grief without living in survival mode | Losing my mother | Talk2TamaraIn this deeply personal episode, I share my journey of navigating grief and loss after losing my mother. From her sudden illness and multiple surgeries...
Behind The Glam: Depression & Weight Loss Story | Talk2Tamara
Behind The Glam: Depression & Weight Loss Story | Talk2TamaraIn this powerful episode, we dive deep into the untold story of Dina Stern — a successful wig entrepreneur, mother, and someone who openly shares her journey through...
He Was Slowly Breaking Her — Until She Did THIS | Batya's Real Story of Abuse & Healing | Talk2Tamara
In this podcast, we talk about something that so many people are living through but almost nobody says out loud.Batya has been married three times. She survive...
Postpartum vs. Peripartum Psychosis: What Every Woman Needs to Know
This is a conversation most people avoid but need to hear.In this episode, I sit down with nurse practitioner Allyssa Brody to talk about postpartum and peripartum psychosis, something that is often misunderstood, minimized, or completel...
The Real Link Between Mental Health And Fitness | Toby Assor
In this episode, I’m joined by personal trainer Toby Assor for a conversation about resilience, identity, and what it really looks like to rebuild your life from the inside out. With over a decade of experience helping clients transform their b...
My Body, My Struggle, My Story
In this solo episode, I talk about something so many of us live with but rarely say out loud: our relationship with our bodies.For many women, body image becomes a lifelong conversation in our heads. It shows up when we look in the mirro...
The Questions Everyone Wants Answered About Marriage
In this episode, I’m joined by therapist Lauren Hofstatter, also known as The Orthodox Therapist, for a conversation about the questions people often have about marriage but don’t always feel comfortable asking out loud.W...
Meet Tamara: Faith, Marriage, Mental Health, and the Conversations We Were Never Taught to Have
In her debut episode, Tamara introduces herself, her background as a licensed therapist and coach, and the deeper mission behind this podcast. Through her personal story of growing up Orthodox Jewish, marrying young, and navigating relationship...