Whatmakesyoutic: Recent Episodes
Raffy Rosenzweig
Hello and welcome to the whatmakesyoutic podcast - A podcast where strangers get a chance to share their life stories. It turns out everyone has had some form of adversity to overcome throughout their lives and it is only through overcoming those tough times that we found out who we really are. My wish is that you, the listener, will gain some inspiration from this and if you are struggling, know that there is hope, no matter what life throws at you.
From Las Vegas to Golders Green, Jessica shares her story - one riddled with challenges, adventures and difficult choices. If you are someone that is searching for purpose and meaning, like myself, I know that this conversation will help shed some light into the darkness.
Click on this link to listen to Jessicas' latest single - Shine Shabbos Shine
We discuss
- Being authentic in Judaism
- Following your intuition
- Purpose and meaning
- Overcoming challenges
- Opera/Jewish women's music
And many more topics!
I hope you enjoy this episode - see you on the next one!
Raffy.
"Follow your dreams no matter what , unless it's a mass shooting, then go get help." - Luca Cupani.
Join me in a coversation with the hilarious Luca Cupani and his journey from a small town in Italy to the big smoke. We cover a range of topics such as:
- Lucas journey to becoming a comedian.
- Christianity, G-d and religion.
- Following your dreams
- Therapy and humor as a tool for self-defence
- The psychology of stage performance
- Vulnerability and self deprecation
- The connection between depression and comedy
- Luca's comic idols
and many more topics!
Click here to view his Instagram page.
Please get in touch with Luca to perform at your private event.
Thanks for listening, see you on the next one!
Listen to Uncle Ralphs' Journey from Cairo to England, then Botswana and eventfully Israel. A driven, hard working and positive man that puts family values and Judaism at the top of his priority list.
Topics covered:
- Childhood and the challenges of being a foreigner in British school.
- Studying Mechanical engineering and being the first in the family to graduate.
- Climbing the ladder in the company from working on the floor to becoming managing director for over 100 people.
- Striving to live a Jewish life and the challenges of bringing up a family in that manner.
- Perseverance/never giving up.
- Finding balance.
- Enlisting in the Israeli army at the age of 43.
Click here to watch the Tacoma bridge collapse.
Thanks for listening!
"Kill the world with kindness'. Lorraine's closing message to our conversation and one which truly encapsulates what she is all about.
If you are looking for a conversation that includes; openness , honesty , vulnerability, caring, kindness and happiness then this is a conversation for you!
We explore:
- Lorraine's relationship with her father, mother and grandfather.
- Working in the hospitality industry in hotels and meeting the likes of Take That and Jude Law.
- Her journey with ICSI and IVF treatment
- Connection with people
- Marriage, relationships and dating
- sensitivity and vulnerability
- Her relationship with G-d, shabbat and Judaism
- The importance of kindness
Thanks for taking your time to listen and I hope you gain as much as I did from this conversation!
Join me in a conversation with Robbie Landau, who moved to Israel at the age of 22 after graduating from culinary school in Westminster kingsway. He shared his story of his journey from childhood to present day, whilst talking about his experience in the current climate. Due the ongoing war in Israel, Robbie shared what has been happening on the ground in Israel and how his life and the lives of others have been affected.
I hope you enjoy this conversation.
Wishing all my family, friends listeners a safe and peaceful week ahead.
Lots of love,
Raff.
Welcome back to season 2!
I sat with Ari Nevies to discuss his fascinating outlook on life. He has a depth and insight on life partly formed from his struggle as a kid with a stutter. After years of formulating his ideas, Ari went into osteopathy which as you will learn is a key part of the clarity that he has about the oneness of the world and his purpose in it.
We discussed topics such as:
- Overcoming his stutter
- Inner worlds
- Seeing the bigger picture
- Tapping into the unified sphere
- Self transcendence
- The anatomy
- Jewish Philosophy
- Mind, body and soul
- The strange property of water
Ari is a full time Osteopath and is happy to answer any questions via email:
Arinevies@hotmail.co.uk
Click here to watch the video about water that was discussed.
Thanks again for listening!
"When you are good to others you are good to yourself" - Susan P.
I had the honor to sit with Susan, a 92 year old holocaust survivor who went through Bergen Belsen and Auschwitz. Having experienced unspeakable horrors, Susan shares her positive and powerful outlook on life - Never give up!
Susan has received an OBE and an MBE which can be seen on my Instagram page @whatmakesyoutic. She has spent her life buildings her family, her education and sharing a message of hope to those who have suffered around the world. Truly a special women and a living example of the power of the human spirit.
"Live every day to its fullest" - Avrumie T.
Sometimes life brings up things we never could have expected and our true character is shown by the way in which we react to those challenges.
From just being a 'regular guy' - one day everything changed.
Avrumie shares everything from his battle with cancer to his outlook on the Yeshiva system, travelling, mental health, fear, empathy and much more.
I personally was blown away by his courage and positive outlook on life and I am certain you will be too. Avrumie is truly one of a kind, positive, outgoing, deep thinker and brutally honest - a powerful mix that has and will continue to propel him forward in life, without a doubt.
His travel vlog can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@avrumietreuhaft5085
Hope, Faith and Courage.
Join me for a truly inspirational conversation with Junior.
He shares his life story from his humble and tough beginning in a war torn Sierra Leone, where he is captured and is forced to become a boy rebel. After going through literal hell and back, Junior shares his message: never give up.
If you need a boost of inspiration you really don't want to miss this conversation!
I hope you gain as much as I did from this conversation.
Juniors Instagram can be found here and Facebook here
and can be contacted via the puregym Finchley website here
Come join me for an awesome and exciting chat with Adam Tiano! We talked about Judaism, motivation, and his love for football. Adam is a genuine and hardworking person who's journey and outlook on life will surely put a big smile on your face!
It's an absolute pleasure to share with you my latest conversation with my close friend Harrison. Harrison shares his journey throughout high school, Talmudic college (yeshiva) and university. He is a unique individual that has stood strong and stuck to his core values throughout his life and recognizes the value and role of Judaism, family and work. A truly enlightening and positive conversation that I gained a lot from, as I'm sure you will.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrison-kauffman-33175735/?originalSubdomain=uk
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@harrisonk89
Join me in a whirlwind conversation with Yitzchok, who takes us through his life journey so far. We cover topics such as; Cold water exposure, addiction, family and many other areas.
A truly inspiring guest with endless life lessons and wisdom, this is a conversation which will truly enhance your life.
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/davidhammersmith/
Bo shares his families journey from Christianity to Judaism. This story however is not your regular run of the mill. His parents dreamt of leaving the rat race of life and becoming fully self sufficient through farming, raising cattle and heating their house with wood - all in the modern day era! And thats exactly what they do to this current day!
From being super successful financially, to selling all their belongings, this is truly a thought provoking conversation and one which brought up many questions about societies current system of living.
I sat down with the one and only Johnny Marks for one of the most open, honest, vulnerable and insightful conversations I have had in a while!
Johnny is a psychotherapist, father and recovered addict amongst many other things. I gained a huge amount from this conversation and I'm sure you will as well.
I hope you enjoy this episode,
Raff : )
I had the chance to sit down with Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen for short discussion where we discussed subjects such as; Pain, Suffering, Emunah (higher level of faith) and the difference between the two.
Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen is a Senior Lecturer at the Aish HaTorah World Center in Jerusalem. After spending six years living in Asia, delving deeply into Eastern philosophies, partaking in silent meditation retreats, extreme martial arts training and spending time volunteering in orphanages, Rabbi Dov Ber arrived in Israel where he discovered the depth, beauty, wisdom and truth of his own religion. He is the author of the newly released book Mastering Life: A Unique Guidebook to Jewish Enlightenment.
Websites:
https://litmindfulness.org
http://www.dovber.org
Father. Teacher. Therapist. Rabbi.I sat down with Rabbi Cowan to discuss his journey so far in life.Rabbi Cowan shares his journey into living a life connected to something greater than himself.With deep insights into spirituality, connection and education, this is truly an episode you don't want to miss!Rabbi Cowan can be found on: Instagram: @soulfitnessrabbiWebsite: https://www.soulfitnessrabbi.comInsight Timer (meditation app): Soul Fitness Rabbi
Join me on a wild ride into the mind of Danny ShineWe dicuss topics such as; Antinatlism, human suffering, Schooling system, animal cruelty and many more...This discussion is guarnteed to take you on a journey like no other and in the words of Danny "If its hope you're looking for, you're barking up the wrong tree".Danny can be found on youtube under the channel: socialexperimentalist I hope you enjoy this episode - please like and rate if you enjoy my content and want to hear more.
Rabbi. Teacher. Author. Public Speaker. Aside from all the above, Yaakov has a unique outlook on the world - one which allows him to navigate it with a positive outlook even in the toughest of times. With his own set of struggles growing up, we take a deep dive into how that shaped his thinking and made him the person he is today. If you are searching for something deeper than just the daily grind of life then join me on this magical deep dive into the wonderful mind of Yaakov Klein and listen to his unique approach to life -One which I believe will help many take the necessary steps in order to improve their lives one small step at a time. More of Yaakov's content can be found on the links below: YouTube - EilechaSoundcloud - MusicBooks - As mentioned in podcast Facebook - Yaakov Klein
My mum, Chava Erlanger, mother of 3, is an Art therapist and freelance artist based in Manchester, UK.In this podcast Chava shares her life story starting off in Israel and ending up in sunny Manchester.Throughout her journey she has had to face many trials and tribulations - all of which has made her the person she is today. If you are looking for some inspiration - look no further!I hope you enjoy this conversation.Raffy.