Hope to Recharge

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): When Someone You Love Has BPD (Meg Rowley) Pt4

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this fourth episode of our Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month series, Matana welcomes back DBT therapist Meg Rowley for a powerful and...

Unlocking the Power of IFS in Healing Trauma (Rikki Jacobson Davies)

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rikki Jacobson Davies, a therapist specializing in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and trauma therapy shares her journey into the field, the evolution o...

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): Unpacking the DBT Toolbox (Meg Rowley)

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our 3rd part in our series on Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Meg again joins us. Discover the toolset available to help manage BPD with Dia...

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): The Path to Recovery with DBT (Meg Rowley)

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Diving deep into the world of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) we explore its comprehensive approach to mental health treatment. In this second part...

Understanding the Origins & Impact of BPD - Borderline Personality Disorder (Meg Rowley)

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Meg Rowley is a seasoned therapist specializing in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). With over a decade of clinical experience, Meg brings a wealth ...

BPD - Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month - Everything You Need To Know

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

During Mental Health Awareness Month we continue to tackle the stigma around the term BPD, "borderline personality disorder" and explore how i...

From Paralysis to Hiking Across Spain (Courtney Runyon)

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Courtney Runyon faced paralysis and betrayal but overcame both with the power of resilience. She found solace in humor, using laughter as a tool to up...

The Resilience Framework: Understanding and Uncovering the Source of Wellbeing (Terry Rubenstein)

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Terry Rubenstein is a mother, grandmother, author, podcaster, thought leader, educator and charity founder and a unique pioneer in the field of mental...

Exhale - What It Takes To Just Breathe (Fally Klein)

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When asked to list essentials or things you can’t live without, food and water are the first things that come up, but there’s one above all that w...

The Power of Somatic Therapy in Trauma (Micki Lavin-Pell)

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this compelling episode, Micki Lavin-Pell, MS, MA, a seasoned certified marriage and family therapist and relationship coach, sheds light on somati...

The Untold Story of Chanuka (Kayla Haber-Goldstein)

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this though provoking episode we hear from Kayla Haber-Goldstein, who recants the untold story told in Midrash Le-Chanuka, of Chana, the daughter o...

Can Gratitude Really Make an Impact (Solo)

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This Thanksgiving, we invite you to support the Hope to Recharge podcast and keep vital mental health conversations going. Your generosity helps us ma...

October 7th (Solo)

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this heartfelt and personal episode, Matana shares her experiences and reflections on recent events in Israel, including the conflict and war. She ...

Breaking the Stigma & Shedding Light on Adult ADHD (Dr. Dara Abraham)

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Awareness can be the first step towards empowerment, and such is the case with adult ADHD. In this episode, join Matana and Dr. Dara Abraham, a psychi...

From Grief to Grace: Molly's Inspiring Transformation After the Tragic Loss of Her Daughter (Molly Jackson)

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, we are privileged to engage in a deeply moving conversation with Molly Jackson, focusing on resilience, grief, hope, and find...

The Language of Vibration: How Words Shape Our Energy and Reality (Giselle van Lux)

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Giselle van Lux, based in Berlin, Germany, is blessed from birth with the unique ability to see and feel energy, in words, both thought or spoken and...

Revisiting the Trauma 13 Years Later (Solo)

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we close out May, designated as Mental Health Awareness Month, Matana reflects on the traumatic event that happened 13 years ago that would lead to...

Improve Your Mental Health (& Life) By Becoming Self Aware (Solo)

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we enter into May, designated as Mental Health Awareness Month, Matana reflects on four years of Hope to Recharge and celebrates walking alongside ...

Getting Unstuck: Live with More Mindfulness & Purpose (Dr. Leah Katz)

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Having a strained relationship with religion is not new for a lot of people, especially those that come from an Orthodox background. In this episode, ...

Sex & Intimacy in the Orthodox Jewish Community: What’s working, What’s not working & What needs to change (Talli Rosenbaum)

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Talli Rosenbaum, an individual, couples and certified sex therapist, who deals mainly with human relationships, and in particular, intimate relationsh...

Listen to Understand (Solo)

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this first episode of 2023, Matana walks through the steps of how to focus on listening. Others often turn to us to unpack concerns, share moments ...

Gratitude Meditation - Invite & Ignite Living Alive (Solo)

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A Thanksgiving Holiday Gift to you:Each morning I start my day with a gratitude meditation that grounds me, brings me back to "center" and &#3...

Trauma Reactions vs Healthy Instincts (Esther Goldstein)

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Esther Goldstein is a licensed clinical social worker and trauma specialist, supporting adults with anxiety, depression, and trauma. She appreciates h...

It's Called Manifesting... Look It Up (Anna Przy)

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anna Przy (Anna Przybylski) is a wife, business owner and humorous social media personality who juggles and struggles life with mental health challeng...

Not Everyone Understands (Solo)

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome summer in with happiness and optimism at whats to come. Coming out of our series on Marriage & Relationships and looking forward, we st...

Marriage & Religion: Does Practice Make Perfect? (Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife)

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, an LDS relationship and sexuality coach with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, discusses how we all want security in our ...

Marriage, Sex, Divorce & Relationship Awareness (Elisheva Liss)

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this second part of this episode, (part 1 here) with our returning guest Elisheva Liss, we dive into the controversial topic of the benefits and ch...

Is Divorce a Failed Marriage? (Elisheva Liss)

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 of this 2 part episode with our returning guest Elisheva Liss, we discuss the views shared and seen by ourselves and society regarding divor...

How We Did It & What's Next (Solo)

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As Hope to Recharge completes its 3rd year and 200th episode, we take a moment to recognize past achievements and accomplishments and give gratitude t...

The Evolution of a Divorce Lawyer to Imago Healer (Part 2) (Igor Meystelman)

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of our episode with attorney-turned-Imago-healer Igor Meystelman, Igor shares the nitty gritty of how Imago therapy works, explaining and dr...

The Evolution of a Divorce Lawyer to Imago Healer (Igor Meystelman)

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As an attorney, Igor Meystelman saw many couples pursuing divorce. In his own personal life, after a fateful and explosive conflict with his wife, he ...

Respecting Opposing Beliefs (Aliza Bulow)

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Aliza Bulow, a returning guest, shares the path that led to her conversion to Judaism with us, an in depth conversation about finding belonging in our...

Mental Health Awareness Month: Does Awareness Help? (Solo)

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Coming back from Passover break, we catch up on Matana's journey, and the internal changes seen over the past few weeks. May is crowned National M...

The Heartbeat of Life (Solo)

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As Matana faces different hectic life events, she navigates from important to more important. Often, we neglect important items for things that are mo...

Measuring Success by Frequency, Duration & Intensity (Solo)

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're human an are programmed to want things in our life. Some people want happiness, others seek weight loss, better sleep, reducing stress, fina...

The Home Run Formula Using Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET) Therapy (Jason Wasser)

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Wasser is a healer therapist who practices the neuro-emotional technique. A licensed marriage and family therapist, he is one of only a few thou...

Revisiting Finding Support in your Mental Health Journey (Solo) Part 3

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when you are struggling with your mental health and you are not feeling supported by your family and friends the way you wish? This is ...

Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD (Dr. Eli Lebowitz)

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Children with OCD and anxiety need their parents to understand that they feel terrified. They need their parents to express confidence in their abilit...

Living with Infertility Miscarriage & Chronic Bleeding (Alana Shlagbaum) Part 2

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of our talk with Alana Shlagbaum, who is not a therapist, doctor or any kind of health expert but a preschool teacher from New Jersey, Matan...

Living with Infertility Miscarriage & Chronic Bleeding (Alana Shlagbaum)

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is not a therapist, doctor or any kind of health expert but a preschool teacher from New Jersey. She talks about our personal experien...

Defining True Belonging (Solo)

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Discovering true belonging is a gift. As humans, we crave belonging on both personal and communal levels. The feeling of being connected is a fundamen...

The Fatal Price of Sexual Shame and Secrecy (Mordechai Salzberg)

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Communities often attempt to silence sexual conduct and misconduct and the associated secrecy and shame it fosters. Intentional secrecy surrounding se...

Mistakes in Communication (Solo)

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are human and are always evolving, growing and learning. Many times, we don't communicate what we are feeling. We often neglect those close to ...

The Light of Other Days (Gary Sweeney)

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Author Gary Sweeney, wrote a brilliant memoir about growing up with his great-grandparents’ support. His book, The Light of Other Days, shows us the...

Are Your Excuses Reasons or Reasons Excuses? (Solo)

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Often, we confuse our excuses to be reasons and our reasons to be excuses. We are often certain that the excuse is really a defining reason for us, bu...

Growing After Parental Hoarding (Margy-Feldhuhn)

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Margy’s father committed suicide and her struggle with his mental health symptoms didn’t end with his death. He was a hoarder. Margy, as his only ...

Does Eating Turkey Give You Power? (Solo)

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our 2022 Retreat is Live! Space is limited to 25 people. Signup today to reserve your spot: https://hopetorecharge.com/retreat————————...

What Do All Religions Have In Common?

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matana shares the common thread all religions are woven with. Gratitude is an essential gift for harnessing and focusing our innate p...

Chazkeinu: Past, Present & Future

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You might know someone with mental illness. Maybe it’s you; maybe a family member or friend. But it is someone you wish to see get better. You’ve ...

Will You Be 1 of 25? (Solo)

07 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As we work on ourselves, we sometimes find that doing it alone is not enough. In this episode, Matana shares some of the details on the upcoming 2022 ...

Fixing Broken After Trauma (Joe Brikman)

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Brikman joins us to share with us how he has come to thrive, despite adversity. As a boy, he was sexually abused by a female babysitter and at the...

Year One: Documenting Postpartum Depression (Erin Bagwell)

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is about a very special and difficult topic that is a struggle for me to talk about. When I heard Erin Bagwell share her perspective...

The Power of Affirmations (Bob Baker)

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bob Baker has been my virtual mentor for years. I have never actually met him before, but every morning, I listen to his podcast and let him guide me ...

Borderline Personality Disorder: The Road After Discovery (Debbie DeMarco Bennett)

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In 2010, Debbie DeMarco Bennett learned that she had borderline personality disorder, (BPD) was in and out of psychiatric hospitalizations, frequently...

Can Empathy Heal?

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful solo episode, we hear a story of a daughter’s disappointment and how her mother makes space for that pain, with love and without ju...

Surviving 9/11: Perseverance & Rebuilding After Catastrophe (Ari Schonbrun)

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For the 20th anniversary of 9/11, I had the privilege of interviewing one of the few people who were inside the building and survived the terrorist at...

DBT & Radical Acceptance Coping Skills (Dr. Chaya Lieba Kobernick)

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We asked Dr. Kobernick to come back (her first episode is here: https://hopetorecharge.com/episode/dialectical-behavior-therapy-dr-chaya-lieba-koberni...

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Dummies (Drs. Galen and Aguirre)

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Two experts in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Drs. Galen and Aguirre, have just released a new book called DBT for Dummies. They are experts in e...

Own Your Own Story (Dr. Jen Fit)

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Two years ago, I talked to Dr. Jen about preparing for crises on this episode. About a year after that, Jen met the love of her life while in the mids...

Mindset 101: Ignore Negativity & Set Goals (Naomi Pelled)

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We had to bring Naomi back because so many of you reached out asking for more from her! She left us with so many questions after our first episode tog...

Finding My Orthodox Authenticity (Solo)

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There has been a lot of talk on social media about the Netflix show My Unorthodox Life these last couple weeks, and it has brought up a lot of differe...

Improving Mental Health With Intuitive Eating (Gila Glassberg)

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is intuitive eating and what is the mindset behind intuitive eating? What’s the difference between a registered dietician and a nutritionist? G...

Positive Mindset Affects Our Physical Health (Naomi Pelled)

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, my new friend Naomi shares with us the story of how she lost half her body weight. At her heaviest, she was nearly 340 pounds, but today, she w...

The Body-Mind Connection (Atara Weisberger)

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Atara Weisberger is an expert on the connection between our mental and physical health. She coaches people to improve their lives through nutrition an...

Manifest Your Dreams Into reality (Solo)

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The power of manifesting one's dreams, goals and hopes into reality isn't magic. Its a power. So powerful is this gift, called the Law of Attr...

Feeding the Body to Fuel the Mind (Nilli Grutman)

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We asked nutritionist, biochemist, and holistic health expert Nilli Grutman to talk a bit about the link between our physical health, mental health, a...

Opposite Emotions Coexisting (Solo)

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometime, we are beset with fear, panic, anxiety, unhappiness or other negative feelings. In this episode, Matana explains how mindset and proper prec...

Opening the Box (Solo)

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As Matana celebrates a two year milestone and wishes a Happy Birthday to the Hope to Recharge podcast, she gives gratitude to those instrumental in th...

Finding Fulfillment with Core Values (Dr. John Demartini)

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. John Demartini’s books and podcasts taught me a tremendous amount about the law of attraction and living with gratefulness and changed how I vie...

Reliving the Trauma (Solo)

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As the Jewish Holiday of Shavuot approaches, Matana faces her Trauma, as this was the date that she had her first panic attack, which was the drive be...

Identifying Core Values for Self Awareness (Dr. Karin Anderson Abrell)

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Karin Anderson Abrell shares her story of choosing to let her core values lead her life, even when others don’t understand. She was unwed until ...

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Dr. Chaya Lieba Kobernick)

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Borderline Personality disorder is often stigmatized and rarely mentioned in public circles as a topic of discussion. There is much shame around it an...

May - Mental health Awareness Month (Solo)

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As we enter into May, Mental Health Awareness Month, we discuss our gratitude at having reached this milestone, one episode at a time. Reaching a 2 ye...

Parenting a Child with BPD (Lisa Wells)

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Wells is raising a son with Borderline Personality Disorder. As a little boy, her child was diagnosed with ADHD. He was throwing furniture, had t...

Loving and Supporting a Loved One with BPD (Brina McNally)

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When Brina and Paul began to date, he was magnetic and charming. They had a connection from the first moment together having a drink. People at work h...

Healing from BPD with Mindfulness (Hannah Galliers)

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah Galliers has navigated through her journey with Borderline Personality Disorder, known in the United Kingdom as Emotionally Unstable Personalit...

Borderline Personality Disorder: The Road to Recovery (Debbie DeMarco Bennett)

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Debbie DeMarco Bennett grew up in a difficult home situation and moved to foster care as a teen. She went through her own Hell, and chose to go back, ...

Breaking the Silence on Borderline Personality Disorder

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this short solo episode, Matana outlines the coming episodes dedicated to discussing Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) with those affected by i...

The Teen Suicide Prevention Society (Jackie Simmons)

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Within the next 24 hours, more than 3,000 teenagers in the United States will attempt to take their own lives. Seventeen of them will succeed. Jackie...

Being the Parent of a Child Battling Mental Illness (Avremi Gourarie)

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I had the privilege of talking with Avremi Gourarie about the life of his daughter Yocheved, her struggle with an eating disorder, depression and her ...

Searching for God in the Garbage (Bracha Goetz)

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bracha Goetz walks us through her journey to finding purpose in her life. Her search began at age 12 when she started wondering what the point of anyt...

The Power of Pressing Pause

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are back after having taking February off. Many incredible things happened over the course of this month. A distant friend sent me a book on "N...

Recharging to Spring Forward (Solo)

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this short episode, Matana shares her joy at Hope To Recharge podcast reaching a new milestone of 50,000 downloads. In order to improve herself, an...