The Therapist Who Graduated 5th Grade! Part 1 #podcast #therapy #guilt #careerguidance #education

In this episode of the None of Your Business podcast, hosts interview Rabbi Aaron Spivak, an author, former teacher, and mental health counselor. Rabbi Spivak shares his multifaceted journey, discussing his roles in education and mental health, along with the complexities of teaching in ultra-Orthodox communities. He delves into the challenges of maintaining self-worth, career transitions, parental rights versus child rights, and the limitations on education in Hasidic communities. This is Part 1 of a two-part series. @KathyHochulNY @primesourcex @noneofyourbpod @michael.unplugged Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more thought-provoking content. 0:00 Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgment 00:30 Meet Rabbi Spivak: A Multifaceted Life 01:10 Journey into Education: Becoming a Rebbe 01:49 Teaching Philosophy and Impact 03:46 Career Transition: From Rebbe to Therapist 06:11 Challenges in the Education System 08:49 Ethical Dilemmas: Transitioning Careers 23:11 Values and Decision Making 32:29 Understanding Jewish Guilt 33:02 Therapeutic Approaches to Guilt 37:51 The Business Analogy of Guilt 42:03 Parenting and Guilt 43:10 Overcoming Internalized Negative Messages 54:23 The Importance of Therapy 58:16 Educational Challenges in Orthodox Communities 01:07:49 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections https://www.amazon.com/Books-Rabbi-Aaron-Spivak/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ARabbi+Aaron+Spivak