Spotlight: Women Sharing Their Stories with Mimi & Dobra

Efrat Barzel: Religion Was Tearing Them Apart. How Did They Keep Their Family Together? (Part 2)

Join us as we delve deeper into Efrat’s story. How did Efrat and Mikki stay together as a couple and as a family when Efrat embarked on a deep religious journey and Mikki had no interest in joining her path? In this episode, she reveals the secrets that helped them navigate two completely different worlds while keeping their marriage and family together with love and respect. ♦️Please subscribe, like and give us a 5* rating so we can continue sharing incredible stories with you! Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@mtom.org.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or WhatsApp +447493469372 for feedback, updates, sponsor/dedicate an episode or just to be in touch. ♦️Thank you to our episode sponsor: PaL - Phone and Learn. For more information about tutor opportunities or to sign up to hear more about learning opportunities, contact www.phoneandlearn.org and https://wa.me/442084553118♦️This episode is dedicated as a zechus for a refuah shelayma for Yaakov ben Nechama and Michoel Sholom Zvi ben Shayna and an aliyas neshoma for Mordechai Yehudah Ben Chaim Yosef Tzvi

Ellie Azerad (Frum Minimalism) : The Clutter Was Stealing My Motherhood, So I Chose Less

Ellie Azerad was overwhelmed in the thick of motherhood when she discovered a life changing path forward by owning less. From that place Frum Minimalism was born. Today she teaches women around the world how to live with less, reduce stress, and create calmer homes, stronger marriages, and happier families. Ellies Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Frum-Minimalism-Your-Guide-Simplifying/dp/B0CN7HVV8B Courses and Freebies: https://www.frumminimalism.com/ ♦️Please subscribe, like and give us a 5* rating so we can continue sharing incredible stories with you! Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@mtom.org.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or WhatsApp +447493469372 for feedback, updates, sponsor an episode or just to be in touch. ♦️Thank you to our episode sponsor: AlPiDarko; Based on a unique blend of Torah sources and psychological approaches, AlPiDarko supports parents by helping them understand children’s behaviour through a relationship‑based and mindset‑focused approach, rather than through rules, punishments, or quick fixes. The online programme encourages parents to shift how they view and respond to behaviour, showing how adult reactions directly influence a child’s emotional security, self‑esteem, and cooperation. By focusing on awareness, clarity, and calm responses, parents learn how to reduce power struggles and create a more stable, respectful home environment.  Through structured courses and guided sessions,  as well as one-on-one communications with APD trainers,  AlPiDarko equips parents with practical tools they can use immediately to strengthen connection, build resilience, and support healthy emotional development in their children. The emphasis is on empowering parents to feel confident and consistent, so that children feel understood, safe, and capable of positive change. The overall aim is calmer homes, stronger relationships, and children who grow with a secure sense of self-worth. Spotlight listeners get a discount of £50 off if registered before Pesach - enter Spotlight26 at checkout.

Shiri Elias: Mothering Without a Mother - A Journey through Loss, Survival and Motherhood

In this deeply moving episode, Shiri shares her journey through losing her mother, battling anorexia, and navigating profound grief and loneliness. Just as life began to brighten with a loving husband and a baby, she faced the bittersweet reality of learning to mother without her own mother. With honesty and incredible strength, Shiri opens up about the highs and lows of rebuilding her life. A truly inspiring episode you won’t want to miss. ♦️Please subscribe, like and give us a 5* rating so we can continue sharing incredible stories with you! Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@mtom.org.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [podcast@mtom.org.uk]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or WhatsApp +447493469372 for feedback, updates, sponsor an episode or just to be in touch. ♦️Thank you to our episode sponsor: ChocoDrizzle: Chocodrizzle by Gila is a local business creating beautiful chocolate-dipped arrangements - we're talking chocolate covered pretzels, personalised lollies, Oreos, personalised chocolate discs  - dipped and decorated in gorgeous colours and designs of your choice! We offer a wide range of options - gift boxes, wooden boards, acrylic stands in loads of sizes, colours and mixes! Great for any occasion - Sholom Zochors, kiddush, bar/bas mitzva’s, aufrufs and also just because!! With Purim coming up, if you're still thinking about shalach manos, Chocodrizzle has seasonal arrangements that make the perfect gift - something that truly stands out and shows you put thought into it! Corporate orders welcome! Check out our WhatsApp catalogue on 07515863646 WhatsApp, call or text! Or Instagram chocodrizzle_by_gilafor a hassle free order - delivery process!! We offer local delivery or collection from Golders Green!!

Riki Taubenblat: I Went from No Sleep with Twins, to Helping over 2000 Mothers and Babies

The reality of sleepless nights with twins is no joke. Join Riki as she shares her journey from navigating the exhausting early months of motherhood to building Baby Sleep Maven, which has helped over 2,000 mothers and babies finally get the sleep they need.♦️Please subscribe, like and give us a 5* rating so we can continue sharing incredible stories with you! Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@mtom.org.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [podcast@mtom.org.uk]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or WhatsApp +447493469372 for feedback, updates, sponsor an episode or just to be in touch.♦️Thank you our episode sponsors Leons Fruit and Kosher Kingdom. We appreciate your support. ♦️Links for Baby Sleep Maven: babysleepmaven.com Email hello@babysleepmaven.com WhatsApp https://wa.me/message/JEFRHUIHCAWFB1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/babysleepmaven/ Newsletter https://babysleepmaven.com/newsletter-opt-in 3 reasons cry it out won’t work for you https://babysleepmaven.com/freebie-cio-won-t-work Safer bedsharing guide https://babysleepmaven.com/freebie-bedsharing 10 tools for better sleep without sleep training https://babysleepmaven.com/freebie-without-sleep-training

Mrs Rosten & Debbie: Living With Down Syndrome. Two Perspectives, One Story

Debbie, a 42-year-old woman with Down syndrome, radiates contagious positivity and joy. Speaking to Mrs Rosten afterward reveals exactly where it comes from. This episode will blow you away and inspire you like it has us. ♦️Please subscribe, like and give us a 5* rating so we can continue sharing incredible stories with you! Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@mtom.org.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [podcast@mtom.org.uk]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or WhatsApp +447493469372 for feedback, updates, sponsor an episode or just to be in touch. ♦️Proudly in partnership with Kef: KEF is a London-based charity supporting the lives of children and young adults with physical and learning disabilities and their families.KEF is dedicated to offering friendship and fun to its participants, giving them opportunities that help them to thrive, whilst providing their parents and families with much needed respite. KEF provides out-of -school-activities, recreational events and residential trips including summer and winter sleep-away camps. https://kefkids.org/♦️Thank you to our Sponsor Rocoetch: Get your office tech ready for 2026 and make sure your secure with Rocotech. They customise to make sure your getting the correct tech for your needs at the budget that suits you https://rocotech.co.uk [https://rocotech.co.uk/]