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Spotlight: Women Sharing Their Stories with Mimi & Dobra

A Mother to Mother Podcast
Motherhood
Judaism
Israel
Birth Trauma
From Minimalism
Decluttering
Holocaust
London
Birth Education
Camp Simcha
Down Syndrome
Twin Pregnancy
Public Health / Sleep Hygiene
Parvovirus
Sleep Training
Sleep Science
Jungreis Family
Hineni
Jewish Identity
Jewish Community

Welcome to Spotlight, a Mother-to-Mother podcast, hosted by Mimi and Dobra! You will meet women sharing their stories of struggle, triumph, and hope. Our aim is to ensure that no woman ever feels alone. Through their brave storytelling, these women become lifelines for others on their own journeys. So join us as we dive into the incredible stories that inspire and empower. Please email podcast@mto... more

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Latest Episodes

When Esther Freeman's (singer, songwriter) marriage ended she changed the narrative.

From surviving to thriving.

From anxiety to gratitude.

Singing and dancing her way through the cracks, with her kids.

Not a broken home, it's fuller than ever.

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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 t... more

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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 crea... more

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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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Esther Freeman
Singer, songwriter, and single mother by choice
Freeman family/Hasidic community
Episode: Esther Freeman: My Marriage Broke, But I Choose A Full Home
Charna (Chana)
Esther Freeman's daughter
Family guest
Episode: Esther Freeman: My Marriage Broke, But I Choose A Full Home
Ellie Azerad
Founder of From Minimalism, minimalist and decluttering expert
From Minimalism
Episode: Ellie Azerad (Frum Minimalism) : The Clutter Was Stealing My Motherhood, So I Chose Less
Shiri Elias
Guest sharing her life story of loss, recovery, and motherhood
Episode: Shiri Elias: Mothering Without a Mother - A Journey through Loss, Survival and Motherhood
Riki Taubenblat
Founder of Baby Sleep Maven, twin-mother turned sleep consultant
Baby Sleep Maven
Episode: Riki Taubenblat: I Went from No Sleep with Twins, to Helping over 2000 Mothers and Babies
Debbie Rosten
Woman with Down Syndrome featured guest
Individual, Kef participant
Episode: Mrs Rosten & Debbie: Living With Down Syndrome. Two Perspectives, One Story
Mrs. Rosten
Debbie's mother and interview participant
Family Member
Episode: Mrs Rosten & Debbie: Living With Down Syndrome. Two Perspectives, One Story
Judy Fagelman
Mother sharing her journey raising her son Ikey, advocacy and resilience
Individual host's guest
Episode: Judy Fagelman: Torn Between Hospital and Home: A Mothers' Journey of Advocacy and Resilience
Tsippy Kraus
Birth trauma practitioner and childbirth educator
Episode: Tsippy Kraus: My Birth Trauma Caused Post-Traumatic Growth

Hosts

Mimi
Host of Spotlight: Women Sharing Their Stories with Mimi & Dobra
Dobra
Co-host of Spotlight: Women Sharing Their Stories with Mimi & Dobra

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • Beautiful and profound!

    All episodes are so well done and educational!!

    Apple Podcasts
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    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the authentic, empathetic storytelling and practical takeaways.
The conversations feel supportive for women navigating motherhood, faith, and trauma.
Episodes are consistently well-produced and emotionally impactful.
Guests bring diverse perspectives within faith- and family-centered narratives.

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Esther Freeman: My Marriage Broke, But I Choose A Full Home
Q: How did you cope with public scrutiny and maintain dignity after the divorce?
Esther explains she stayed private initially to avoid the divorce becoming her art's identity, chose to handle media questions with respect, and focused on protecting her children's reputation while modeling resilience and dignity.
Riki Taubenblat: I Went from No Sleep with Twins, to Helping over 2000 Mothers and Babies
Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself.
Riki describes herself as a wife and mom with four children, including twins, and explains she lives in Pomona, New York, sharing how her personal journey with sleep struggles led to founding Baby Sleep Maven.
Efrat Barzel: Not Your Average Motherhood Story (Part 1)
Q: What was the impact of your medical challenges on your family planning and faith?
She frames the experience as a test that deepened her emunah and led to a renewed sense of purpose; the community's support and rabbinic counsel guided decisions about fertility, ultimately yielding a miracle birth.
Efrat Barzel: Not Your Average Motherhood Story (Part 1)
Q: What role did mentorship and community play in your path to motherhood and faith?
Rebbetzins like Rebbetzin Konevsky and other community figures provided guidance, blessings, and practical steps that helped navigate medical and spiritual challenges, reinforcing the idea of building a Jewish home together.
Efrat Barzel: Not Your Average Motherhood Story (Part 1)
Q: How did you decide to pursue a religious life while your husband started from a secular background?
She describes a gradual, collaborative process where shared values, support from rabbinic figures, and her own emotional journey prompted a slow but steady shift toward a religious life, while finding ways to maintain respect in the marriage.

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This show centers on intimate, survivor-style conversations from women navigating motherhood, faith, and family within Jewish and religious communities. Episodes frequently explore resilience through trauma, motherhood in high-pressure contexts, parenting with support networks, and practical guidance for navigating marriage, faith, and community expectations. A notable strength is the blend of personal narrative with actionable insights, mentors, and culturally rich context, which often includes caregiving, disability, and health journeys. The format tends to be warmth-forward and solution-oriented, making it helpful for listeners seeking solidarity, practical tips, and inspiration from real-life experiences.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Esther Freeman
2. Charna (Chana)
3. Ellie Azerad
4. Shiri Elias
5. Riki Taubenblat
6. Debbie Rosten
7. Mrs. Rosten
8. Judy Fagelman

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