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Complex people deserve multi-faceted answers. In each episode of Dear Yoetzet, Yoetzet Halacha Lisa Septimus and her expert guests address a complicated question in the areas of women's reproductive health and halacha. They approach it from halachic, social, psychological, medical and spiritual perspectives, in order to provide answers that are deeply rooted in Jewish law, grounded in medical knowledge, and sensitive to the specific needs of the individual asking the question.
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- Oct 10, 202646 min
(8) Navigating the Perimenopause Years
In this episode of Dear Yoetzet, Lisa Septimus speaks with Dr. Gabriella Safdieh, an integrative medicine physician, about navigating this important stage of life. They discuss common perimenopause symptoms, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), GLP-1 medications, and other approaches to supporting women's health and well-being during this transition.
- Sep 16, 202623 min
(7) Yom Kippur and the Mikveh
In this Yom Kippur episode, @dearyoetzet Lisa Septimus and her guest Dena Block, also a Yoetzet Halacha, explore the transformative power of teshuva and tahara. What does it mean to emerge from Yom Kippur not simply forgiven, but renewed? How can the idea of tahara, as a process of rebirth and renewal, shape the way we approach our relationships? This conversation considers how each experience of the tahara process can offer an opportunity for clarity, growth, and a fresh start.
- Aug 22, 202638 min
(6) Another Baby—or Not? When There's No Easy Compromise
What happens when one spouse desperately wants another child—and the other feels just as strongly that their family is complete? Unlike so many marital disagreements, this one doesn't offer an obvious compromise. And when the stakes are this emotional, the question of whether to have another baby can become about much more than family size: trust, autonomy, resentment, fear, and whether each spouse feels heard and respected. In this episode of @dearyoetzet, Lisa Septimus and Rabbi Larry Rothwachs, LCSW, explore how couples can navigate one of the most consequential disagreements in a marriage: how to understand what lies beneath each partner's position, protect the trust between them, and move toward a decision neither spouse feels was forced upon them. They also discuss the Jewish values and halachic considerations that make questions of family planning even more complex.
- Jun 1, 20261h 3m
(Bonus Episode) What Every Bride Needs to Know: Reflections on Kallah Teaching Part 2
In this two-part episode, Yoetzet Halacha and kallah teacher Lisa Septimus reflects with her guests on what it takes to be an effective and thoughtful kallah teacher. In Part 2, Lisa is joined by Eli Sharvit, a graduate of Nishmat's Miriam Glaubach Center Kallah Teacher Course, to reflect on her experience training to become a kallah teacher and her journey to now teaching kallot herself.
- Jun 1, 202626 min
(Bonus Episode) What Every Bride Needs to Know: Reflections on Kallah Teaching Part 1
In this two-part episode, Yoetzet Halacha and kallah teacher Lisa Septimus reflects with her guests on what it takes to be an effective and thoughtful kallah teacher. In Part 1, Lisa speaks with Yoetzet Halacha Shoshana Samuels, creator and instructor of Nishmat's Miriam Glaubach Center Kallah Teacher Certification Course, about the qualities of a strong kallah teacher and the essential components of kallah classes.
- May 14, 20261h 4m
(5) Navigating Postpartum Depression
In this episode Yoetzet Halacha Lisa Septimus brings on guest Aviva Bennett Tribuch who shares her personal struggle with postpartum depression as well as Dr. Esty Rollhaus to delve deeper into the medical and therapeutic management of perinatal and postpartum mood disorders.
- Mar 24, 202657 min
(4) Fertility Preservation: Who and When?
In this episode Yoetzet Halacha Lisa Septimus and Dr. Joshua Klein discuss the benefits and challenges of fertility preservation, for both single and married women. Note: If you are considering or planning fertility preservation and have any halachic questions, don't hesitate to reach out to a Nishmat Yoetzet Halacha Fertility Counselor either at https://www.yoatzot.org/about-yoatzot-halacha/fertility-counselors/ or on WhatsApp at +972-2-640-4330.
- Feb 16, 20261h 8m
(3) Shana Rishona: Balancing Me Time, We Time and You Time
In this episode, @dearyoetzet Yoetzet Halacha Lisa Septimus and Rabbi Yehuda Fogel explore shana rishona and the emotional adjustments of the first year of marriage. They discuss common challenges couples face when expectations around time together and emotional presence don't align, offering thoughtful insights and practical guidance for navigating these sensitive dynamics.
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Complex people deserve multi-faceted answers. In each episode of Dear Yoetzet, Yoetzet Halacha Lisa Septimus and her expert guests address a complicated question in the areas of women's reproductive health and halacha. They approach it from halachic, social, psychological, medical and spiritual perspectives, in order to provide answers that are deeply rooted in Jewish law, grounded in medical knowledge, and sensitive to the specific needs of the individual asking the question.
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