Pod By Pen

Some women have the traditional roadmap.

Dina Stern didn’t.

She never graduated high school, has navigated weight loss surgery, postpartum depression, motherhood, and somehow built a thriving business completely on her own terms.

This week’s conversation isn’t heavy—it feels like sitting down with a friend who tells the truth. We talk about body image, confidence, building a career without the “right&rdqu...

Simi Polonsky and Chaya Gestetner-Chanin built The Frock NYC together as sisters - and even after closing that chapter, they’ve stayed close, both in life and online. In this episode, they open up about what it means to keep sharing the real stuff publicly: loss, addiction, family, and the messy, ongoing work of figuring out who you are when life doesn’t look like you thought it would.
This one’s personal for P...

This week, I sat down with therapist Rachel Husney, LCSW, for a candid conversation about navigating friendships as adults, dealing with rejection, managing expectations, setting boundaries, and learning not to take everything so personally.

Rachel brings her signature blend of honesty, humor, and straight talk as we explore why friendships often feel harder in adulthood, how our past experiences shape our relationships, and what it...

This week on Pod By Pen, I’m joined by Adina Kamkhatchi, founder of Adina Eden Jewelry.

Most people know the brand.

What they don’t know is the story behind it.

Before the celebrity placements, major retailers, and multi-million dollar company, Adina was a kid growing up in Brooklyn, NY. What began with a handmade necklace, a few hundred dollars, and a dream eventually grew into one of the most recognizable jewelry brands ...

In this episode of Pod by Pen, I sit down with marriage coach Rachaeli Glucksman for a candid conversation about one of the hardest lessons many of us face in relationships: learning to focus on ourselves instead of trying to control the people we love.

We discuss respect in marriage, personal responsibility, communication, and the uncomfortable truths that often lead to the biggest breakthroughs. Rachaeli shares lessons from her ow...

A quick disclaimer before diving in: these are simply my raw thoughts, personal experiences, and honest musings in real time.

I cope with a lot of life through humor and sarcasm, and this episode definitely reflects that. Nothing here is meant to be universal advice - just one woman candidly sharing her perspective and experience.
In this solo episode, I’m answering anonymous questions about remarriage, step parenting, ble...

Kaitlin Kehler joins me for a candid conversation about conversion to Orthodox Judaism, marriage, motherhood, identity, and building a completely new life from the ground up.

Originally from Idaho, Kaitlin shares how her journey slowly evolved from curiosity and connection into fully embracing an Orthodox Jewish lifestyle alongside her husband. We talk honestly about culture shock, internet reactions, navigating change publicly, fun...

This week on Pod By Pen, I’m joined by Jen Lax, therapist and founder of Dear Mind, for an honest conversation about anxiety, depression, therapy, trauma, and the realities of mental health today.

We talk about the pressure so many women feel to “keep it together,” the stigma around medication, what anxiety can actually look like in daily life, and why asking for help shouldn’t feel shameful.

Jen also...

In this episode, I sit down with Maya Namdar for a conversation that is as real as it is uplifting.

After the unimaginable loss of her daughter, Maya shares what grief actually looks like - not just in the moment, but in the everyday life that follows. We talk about navigating pain, holding onto emunah, and what it means to keep living when life feels like it’s been split in two.

But this conversation doesn’t stay in the ...

Motherhood doesn’t come with a filter… and Tamari Jacobs isn’t pretending it does.

In this episode, Tamari, also known “One with the Pump”, shares her real-life experience as a pumping consultant supporting nursing and working moms - while living it herself. We get into the emotional, physical, and mental load of motherhood, the reality of exclusively pumping, and what it looks like to show up every da...

For years, many of us knew Elizabeth Savetsky as a fashion influencer. Polished, stylish, curated.

However, over the last few years, her voice has taken on an entirely new role.

In this episode, we sit down for a deeply personal conversation about where she comes from, what shaped her, and how she stepped into one of the most powerful advocacy roles we’re seeing today.

Having known each other for over a decade, this conversati...

Trigger Warning: Discussion of pregnancy and infant loss.

In this episode, I sit down with Reva Judas, founder of Nechama Comfort, to talk about the realities of pregnancy and infant loss and the support families truly need.

We discuss grief, community, emotional support, and what it looks like to walk alongside someone during their most vulnerable moments.

A powerful and necessary conversation.

If you or someone you know is ...

In this episode, Frumee Taubenfeld opens up in a way that feels both deeply personal and incredibly relevant.

We talk about the pressure of being a Jewish woman in today’s world - online and offline - and how modesty can sometimes shift from a meaningful value into something that feels performative.

Frumee opens up about marriage, navigating hard seasons, and the emotional weight that can come with feeling misunderstood or expo...

Rechama Jaffa is known online for her humor, honesty, and unfiltered takes on life, motherhood, and entrepreneurship. But before the internet personality era, she built D-Rama, a fashion brand focused on creating stylish clothing for women who often felt overlooked by the industry.

In this episode of Pod by Pen, Rechama opens up about what it was really like to run a storefront, build a brand from the ground up, and ultimately make ...

Building a product brand takes vision, creativity, and an incredible amount of persistence.

In this episode of Pod by Pen, I sit down with Sarah Shagalow, founder of A. Soliani, a brand known for its beautifully designed shoes and leather goods.

Sarah shares the story behind launching A. Soliani, what inspired her to enter the world of footwear and leather design, and the reality of building a product-based brand from the ground up.

W...

In this episode of Pod By Pen, I sit down with Dr. Tamar Ohana for an honest, overdue conversation about pelvic floor therapy and women’s health.

So many women experience leaking, pelvic pain, discomfort during intimacy, core weakness, or lingering postpartum issues - and assume it’s just something they have to live with.

It’s not.

This episode breaks down what pelvic floor therapy actually is, who ...

In this episode of Pod by Pen, I sit down with Gitty Hecht — former makeup artist, creative, and now rebbetzin — to talk about evolving through life’s unexpected eras.

This conversation is honest, layered, and deeply relatable — especially for women who feel like they’ve lived multiple lives already.

If you’ve ever wondered who you’re allowed to become next… this one’s for you.

Re...

In this episode of Pod by Pen, I’m joined by Rachel and Yenon Saiag from Madison Health for a real, honest conversation about GLP-1 medications, peptides, and men’s health - and why these treatments are so misunderstood.

We break down what medicated weight loss actually looks like, who it can help, and why so many people are finally feeling relief after years of struggling. We also talk about men’s health, includin...

Eliana of @Eishesstyle joins Pod by Pen for a candid conversation about influencer business, growth, pressure, and Jewish girl throwbacks. From building a brand online to navigating authenticity, money, and identity—this episode is real, relatable, and full of heart.

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