The struggle Podcast EP6 Rabbi Aron Spivak - Surrendering, Belonging, Addictions and Trauma

Rabbi Aaron Spivak is the rabbi of KBY. Rabbi Spivak is a native of Monsey and has been a rebbi in local yeshivos for many years as well as being a licensed therapist. During his career in education over the last 20 years, he has developed a passion for giving his students the technical skills needed to succeed in academic Torah learning, while at the same time facilitating their love for Hashem and the way of life He has given us. He is the author of three volumes of the Bright Beginnings Gemara Workbook series and has spoken at various national conventions on Jewish education.  He can be reached at [email protected] 00:00 – Intro 00:47 – About Rabbi Spivak 03:46 – Practicing surrendering 10:49 – The job of a Rabbi 15:05 – Sense of belonging 21:51 – Making choices based on values 26:24 – Seeking out help 35:10 – How to handle an addict 43:48 –Values vs emotions 46:21 – Trust in G-d 52:33 – Relationships with Toxic parents 01:00:49 – Final thought Values vs desires Follow us on Socials for More Content: Subscribe on YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@Thestruggle.podcast Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thestruggle.podcast?igsh=MTZ2cnp3dTJpYXl0cQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/narcissistic_torture/ Spotify -https://open.spotify.com/show/44tgKK9oZF2z01wwYZQBRL?si=HKGgYRG2Rm-5G8jK75UteQ Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-struggle/id1796423076 To Reach Me (Joe Farkas) Phone: 845-420-7227 Email: [email protected] #podcast #mentalhealthmatters #healingjourney #relationships