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Totally Unexpected!

Chavie Bruk
Parenting
Personal Growth
Community Support
Adoption
Emotional Dysregulation
Mental Health
Family
War
Israel
Therapy
Astrology
Jewish Community
Jewish Holidays
Jewish Identity
Motherhood
Interior Design
Grief
Emotional Health
Family Dynamics
October 7th

Join Chavie as she discovers the one totally unexpected moment in her guests’ lives that changed everything. These are real stories about pain, joy, and struggle, the moments that make us human. Chavie is obsessed with personal growth and doesn't shy away from the hard conversations. She covers topics like Jewish astrology, parenting taboos, health and wellness, adoption, race, and sexuality insid... more

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This week, Chavie welcomes her lifelong bestie, Chevee Szokovski, to the pod. They start by rewinding the clock to their high school days in Chicago. Chevee shares that she never quite fit in with the popular cliques going back to grade school and th... more

Chavie and BrookeLynne dive into all things parenting in this episode. BrookeLynne shares how a Chicago girl like her ended up with a name like Brookelynne. She talks about excelling in grade school, then running into challenges in the magnet school ... more

Aura starts off by sharing her experience working behind the camera as a makeup artist to Hollywood’s stars. Chavie asks Aura if there was a conflict between being a creative in the artistic mecca of fashion while straddling her identity as a religio... more

In this conversation, Chavie and Gitty start off by exploring Gitty’s unique childhood, going from a Modern Orthodox school to a Bais Yaakov and constantly having to juggle the subtle social dynamics. As a child of immigrants, her parents always dema... more

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Recent Guests

BrookeLynne Dukes
A parenting coach, early childhood educator, and presenter.
Episode: BrookeLynne Dukes: Parenting Without Shame
Aura Rosenblatt
Podcaster and makeup artist, known for her work in the beauty industry and insight into Jewish spirituality.
Episode: Aura Rosenblatt: The Creative Rhythm of Spirit & Soul
Gitty Hecht
Rebbetzin of Anshe Sholom Chabad JCC, speaker and educator.
Anshe Sholom Chabad JCC
Episode: Gitty Hecht: How I Decided to Call Chabad Home
Yitzchok Moully
Conceptual artist exploring the intersection of spirituality and art.
Episode: Yitzchok Moully: Is There Such a Thing As Jewish Art?
Dr. Cohen
Homeopath and ER doctor with extensive experience in alternative medicine.
No specific affiliation mentioned
Episode: Larry Cohen - Balancing Western Medicine, Eastern Healing & Nature’s Wisdom
Rabbi Yossi Jacobson
A prominent speaker and mentor in the Jewish community.
Rabbi, Podcast Creator
Episode: YY Jacobson - A Teacher’s Journey of Self-Discovery
Tanya Heyman
A community activist and mother living in Los Angeles.
Episode: Tanya Menlo-Heyman - Happy Chaos: A Journey of Self-Love & Acceptance
Mimi Minsky
Professional writer known for her authentic voice and exploration of personal journeys.
Instagram and Substack writer
Episode: Mimi Minsky - Life Is the Medicine: A Jewish Take on Psychedelics
Tonia Chazanow
Host of the Human & Holy podcast, writer, artist, and spoken word poet.
Human & Holy podcast
Episode: Tonia Chazanow: Of Mystics & Poets: A Tale of an Empowered Judaism

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Chavie Bruk
The host engages in unfiltered conversations that explore guests' transformative life moments, emphasizing authenticity and emotional depth.
Chavie Brook
As a host, she fosters deep connections through conversations that highlight resilience and transformation in personal stories.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 154 ratings
  • Love it!

    Chavies interviews are always fascinating conversations! There is a great energy and curiosity, i always come away with something new to think about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wolfies07
    Australia4 months ago
  • Great

    The episode with rabbi yy was so insightful, I loved how vulnerable, deep and self aware it was. It really resonated especially the talk about mashiach made me think

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frisma
    Mexico4 months ago
  • Totally Unexpected!

    I love listening to these conversations; they are thoughtful, meaningful and leave you with lots of foods for thoughts. Chavie does an excellent job facilitating the interviews; she’s asking thoughtful questions, contributes to the conversations and is a very good listener. She has found that delicate balance of asking purposeful questions, sometimes hard questions- while also being respectful. Highly recommend this podcast- it will take you in some unexpected and interesting directions - and yo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SF NorCal
    United States5 months ago
  • Chavie’s Mom

    Such a beautiful podcast! Fascinated by your Mother’s background and her sense of calling to be a Shlucha. Thank you both for being so candid and giving us an inside glimpse into both of your Shlucha commitments and experiences. May Hashem continue to bless you both with Koach and ruach to continue the amazing contributions you make and the sacrifices you take on to spread and share Chassidus.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bubbe 1951
    United States5 months ago
  • Loved it!!

    Loved!!!!! The podcast with your mom!!!! The depth and as your mother put it, the “layers” really resonated with me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ZeeeeeeeRR
    United States5 months ago

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Many comments highlight the relatability and emotional resonance of guest stories, noting they provide valuable insights into complex life experiences.

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BrookeLynne Dukes: Parenting Without Shame
Q: What do you find is the thing that parents struggle with the most?
Many parents struggle with trusting their parenting intuition and navigating overwhelming parenting noise while trying to meet their children's needs.
Brochie Spritzer - Interior Design: It Starts from Within
Q: How did your journey as a mother impact your design career?
Brochie discusses how having twins forced her to re-evaluate her career and led her to explore new creative avenues.
Brochie Spritzer - Interior Design: It Starts from Within
Q: What is your approach to uncovering a client's unique design style?
Brochie explains that she uses place types to understand how a client's personality influences their design choices.
Moshe Weinbaum - What Is Emotion Code?
Q: How do you differentiate between toxic positivity and genuine healing?
Toxic positivity occurs when someone ignores their true feelings and insists everything is fine despite evidence to the contrary; genuine healing involves acknowledging and working through difficult emotions.
Moshe Weinbaum - What Is Emotion Code?
Q: How does energy healing work over the phone?
It relies on the idea that energy is not bound by time or space, allowing connection and healing to occur even when not physically present together.

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Exploring the intersection of personal growth and community stories, this podcast invites listeners into heartfelt conversations about the unexpected moments that shape individual lives. The host engages with a diverse range of guests, discussing topics such as Jewish astrology, parenting challenges, health and wellness, and the complexities of race and sexuality within both the Orthodox Jewish community and broader society. With a commitment to authenticity, the discussions are often deep and emotional, providing insight into the guests' personal experiences and transformations, fostering connection and understanding among listeners.

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Recent guests on Totally Unexpected! include:

1. BrookeLynne Dukes
2. Aura Rosenblatt
3. Gitty Hecht
4. Yitzchok Moully
5. Dr. Cohen
6. Rabbi Yossi Jacobson
7. Tanya Heyman
8. Mimi Minsky

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