Conversations with Shloimie

About Conversations with Shloimie

Conversations with Shloimie is a raw and real space where mental health, personal growth, and spirituality intersect. Each episode dives deep into the human experience: From stories of struggle and healing to meaningful conversations with guests who aren’t afraid to go there. Whether you're a therapist, a seeker, or part of the Jewish community looking for honest dialogue, this podcast invites you to listen in, reflect, and grow. No fluff. Just heart, depth, and the courage to be real.

Publisher

Shlomo Rappoport

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

6 Apr 2025

Latest episode

23 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Tehilla: Why Fear-Based Religion Pushed Her Away — And Love Brought Her Back

   SummaryTehila shares her profound journey from confusion and questioning within her Jewish faith to finding love, acceptance, and a renewed relationship with Hashem through therapy, recovery, and community. This episode explores themes of identity, mental health, spiritual awakening, and the power of love and understanding in Jewish life. KeywordsJewish journey, mental health, spiritual awakening, recovery, community, love for Judaism, trauma, therapy, Israel, religious trauma Key Topics Tehila's background and upbringing in Brooklyn with Syrian and Ashkenazic influences Questioning and doubts about faith from a young age The impact of cultural and religious confusion during childhood Leaving her religious community and the mental health struggles that followed Finding support through therapy and recovery, including twelve-step programs Experiencing a spiritual awakening and redefining her relationship with God The role of community and acceptance in her healing process The importance of portraying the beauty of Judaism to younger generations Her insights on integrating love, spirituality, and practice in Jewish life The significance of learning and relearning Torah and spiritual texts Sound Bites "My God is a loving God, really." "God loves me, and I see it in every part of my life." "Anyone can come to this realization if they want to."

2. 

   3 Sept 2026

   Rabbi Dovid Losh - The Loneliness Behind a Perfect Yeshiva Bochur Exterior

   Rabbi Dovid Losh shares his transformative journey from a life of deep learning and external success to internal vulnerability and spiritual awakening through a powerful workshop. Discover how breath work and emotional work reshaped his understanding of faith, self, and connection. Rabbi Dovid Losh and Shlomo Rappoport discuss transformative healing, breathwork, and the importance of authentic connection in personal and spiritual growth. They explore how early experiences shape us, the power of listening, and practical approaches for parents and educators. keywords: spiritual awakening, breath work, emotional healing, Yiddishkeit, internal transformation, therapy, Chabad, mental health, self-discovery, Rabbi Dovid Losh Healing, Breathwork, Personal Growth, Spirituality, Parenting, Yeshiva, Mental Health, Connection, Self-Development key topics: (https://www.acheizal.com/) Rabbi Dovid Losh's background in Yeshiva and learning The internal loneliness despite external success The turning point through a transformative workshop The role of breath work and emotional exercises The shift from intellectual understanding to internal experience The impact of therapy and emotional vulnerability Spiritual awakening and connection to the soul The misconception of Chabad as purely intellectual The process of breaking internal barriers and masks The lasting effects of the transformative experience Healing and transformation through breathwork and spiritual practices The importance of authentic listening and connection Impact of early childhood experiences on adult behavior Creating a culture of openness and vulnerability in Yeshiva Practical advice for parents on raising emotionally aware children The role of mental health awareness in educational settings Achei Zal (https://www.acheizal.com/)

3. 

   10 May 2026

   Autism - A parents journey of Love, Grief, and Discovery

   In this heartfelt interview, Tanya shares her journey as a parent navigating her child's autism diagnosis, educational choices, and community support. Discover insights on self-esteem, advocacy, and the importance of community in supporting children with special needs.Key TopicsAutism diagnosis and early interventionEducational placement and support strategiesBuilding community and social inclusion for children with special needsKeywordsautism, parenting, special needs, education, community support, self-esteem, advocacy, neurodiversity

Who has been a guest on Conversations with Shloimie

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Akiva Perlman
• Devora Shabtai
• Chaya Leah Sufrin
• Dr Shani Verschleiser
• Leigh Ioffe

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

20,995

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

21 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

48

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

32

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Does not typically book guests

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