We Can Be Real
Ellen Schweitzer
We Can Be Real explores the real, sometimes sad, challenging, raw, and vulnerable aspects of life with humor and compassion. As a recently widowed 61-year-old life coach, host Ellen Schweitzer shares her life experiences and the ways in which she found the strength to persevere and thrive.
In this podcast, you’ll hear stories and insights paired with expert advice that will inspire you to face your own challenges with courage and hope. We Can Be Real is the podcast for anyone who wants to live authentically, with raw honesty, and with a sense of humor. Join us as we journey through life’s ups and downs together.
You can learn more about We Can Be Real and Ellen Schweitzer at https://www.yournextchapter.com/
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The Mindset Shifts to Overcome a Binge Eating Disorder with Meghan McDonough, Former Client
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09/07/23 • 58 min
Overcoming a binge eating disorder (or any eating disorder for that matter) is so much more than focusing on gaining or losing weight. There are a series of mindset shifts that need to happen first so that you can begin to make healthy choices that will lead you toward becoming the best version of yourself. This week on We Can Be Real I’m joined by my guest Meghan to talk about the mindset shifts to overcome a binge eating disorder.
Meghan is a middle school science teacher in New York City about to begin her 27th year of teaching this September. Outside of the classroom, she loves exploring New York City, running (currently training for her second NYC Marathon), and spending time with family and friends. Meghan’s passions include being an aunt, rooting for her favorite teams (Penn State, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Milwaukee Bucks), all things social justice, and helping others. She struggled with binge eating and weight issues for most of her life but through her work with Ellen, she was able to finally name her disordered eating, develop strategies for working through binging, and after accomplishing that work towards becoming the best version of herself. She hopes to help others by sharing her story.
In this episode, Meghan and I discuss:
- How working with Ellen helped Meghan come to terms with and name her eating disorder.
- Some of the things that were so successful in helping Meghan overcome the urge to binge.
- Using the practice of ‘fast-forwarding the tape’ to help make decisions around eating.
- Examples of how Meghan’s mindset around food has shifted over the years.
- How working with a nutritionist helped Meghan further reach and maintain her goals while nurturing a healthy relationship with food.
- Reincorporating exercise into her routine in a balanced way.
We can learn so much about ourselves and about others when we share our stories and open the door for conversation. If you or anyone you know is struggling with disordered eating, please feel free to reach out.
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08/03/23 • 25 min
When I started my podcast, I vowed to share my life experiences and how I got through them with strength, resilience, and humility. The same goes for this episode where I talk about being single and dating again after losing the love of my life. This week on We Can Be Real I’m talking about navigating the dating world (or choosing not to).
In this episode, I discuss:
- My dating history and what ultimately led me to find the love of my life in my late husband Gary.
- The way being married to Gary made me feel.
- Dipping my toes back into the dating pool via dating sites after becoming a widow.
- My decision to take myself off of dating sites indefinitely to work on myself.
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Shedding Light on Antisemitism with Lauri Bader
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10/26/23 • 32 min
Antisemitism is far from a new concept. Historically, there have been times when it was extremely bad and other times when it leveled out. Right now we are unfortunately in a really bad, really scary time. This week on We Can Be Real Lauri is back on the podcast to join me in talking about antisemitism.
Lauri Bader has been actively involved with the Jewish Federation of Nothern New Jersey for 20 years and served as President of its Women’s Philanthropy for 3 years. She is a member of AIPAC which promotes the relationship between the U.S. and Israel. Lauri has also been a member of Temple Emanual for 30 years
In this episode, Lauri and I discuss:
- Our upbringing and being naive to the hatred around the Jewish people.
- Finding the balance between being brave and standing up for what you believe in while keeping yourself out of harm's way.
- The antisemitism on college campuses and the impact it has on our future generations.
Times are scary and while we cannot sit back and do nothing, we don’t have to do any form of activism that we’re not comfortable with or feel unsafe doing.
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Center for Great Expectations: Veronica Finlay
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05/15/24 • 50 min
This week on We Can Be Real, I have a conversation with Veronica Finlay, Director of Development at The Center for Great Expectations. CGE is a nonprofit rehabilitation center that seeks to form a partnership with homeless pregnant, and /or parenting women and adolescents, men, and their children, in creating a safe place, safe presence and a safe path, that enables clients to experience, choose and maintain physical, psychological, social and spiritual health for themselves, their children and their families.
CGE's Vision " To be a national leader in providing transformational (behavior health) substance use and mental health treatment to women, children, men and families impacted by trauma, abuse and neglect". As the Director of Development at CGE, Veronica is responsible for donor identification and stewardship, event planning and execution, grant writing, appeals, newsletter and outreach. Her passion is helping people; uplifting those who struggle or face significant challenges due to circumstances beyond their control. Everyone deserves the opportunity to flourish and CGE helps families and women due just that.
To learn more about CGE and to help, you can reach out to Veronica at [email protected] and please visit the website www.cge-nj.org.
07/13/23 • 42 min
There is so much that we can learn from those who are older and wiser than us. That is why this week on the We Can Be Real podcast, I am joined by my mother, Lenore Gensior as she shares her wisdom, life experiences and advice. This week on We Can Be Real, we’re exploring wisdom across generations!
In this episode, my mom and I discuss:
- Advice she would give her 20-year-old self knowing what she knows today.
- The 3 C’s of finding the right partner.
- When luck plays into our live journey and when we need to make our own luck.
- The importance of having deep conversations to get on the same page with your partner on everything from marriage, to family planning, finances, etc.
- Lessons in female friendships.
- How to instill confidence into your children from a young age.
My mother’s biggest life takeaway is to always follow your heart and explore what you feel called to do in life. So tell me, what is your calling?
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Reevaluating and Leaning Into Your Core Values
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08/31/23 • 17 min
I’ve been thinking a lot about core values because I used to believe that I would have the same core values for a lifetime. Recently, after reevaluating my core values, I have noticed a shift away from my focus on being a wife and a mother to valuing so much more. This week on We Can Be Real I’m talking about reevaluating and leaning into your core values!
In this episode, I discuss the shift in my core values after the loss of my husband and my children transitioning into their adult lives towards finding value and fulfillment in other things.
I encourage you to sit down and reflect on your own core values. DM me on Instagram and let me know what your core values are.
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We Stand for Israel with Lauri Bader
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10/12/23 • 26 min
In light of the senseless violence and destruction in Israel, it would be irresponsible to continue putting out regular podcast episodes without using my platform to address these horrific acts of terrorism. Complacency is NOT an option here. This week on We Can Be Real I’m joined by my dear friend Lauri Bader who fortunately got out of Israel safely and recounts her story while sharing resources for how we can help.
Lauri Bader has been actively involved with the Jewish Federation of Nothern New Jersey for 20 years and served as President of its Women’s Philanthropy for 3 years. She is a member of AIPAC which promotes the relationship between the U.S. and Israel. Lauri has also been a member of Temple Emanual for 30 years
In this episode, Lauri and I discuss:
- Lauri’s experience being in Tel Aviv when the missiles hit on Saturday and her internal dilemma to stay in solidarity or flee to safety.
- Touching the surface of why this is happening and why now.
- Providing resources for how we can show our support and get involved.
Resources:
- Write a letter to Congress asking for their support.
- Find your local Jewish Federation and donate.
- Donate to Friends of the IDF (Israel Defense Forces).
- Donate to Magen David Adom, Israel’s National EMS Organization.
Jewish or not, we owe it to the people of Israel to stay educated and support them in any way that we can.
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09/21/23 • 39 min
Creativity is inside all of us and it does not matter which medium we choose to practice, the path to self-expression and self-development is through artistic expression. This week on We Can Be Real I’m joined by Stephanie Hirsch to talk about finding light in the dark through artistic expression!
Stephanie Hirsch is a New York-based mixed media artist whose conceptual works explore themes of self-transformation and awareness. Stitching together words and imagery representing notions of strength, courage, humanity, and renewal, Hirsch questions and repositions everyday phrases. She repurposes objects generally considered masculine in nature and feminizes them as a way to show the dichotomy and duality within us as all. She has exhibited with numerous galleries and museums, has participated in various art fairs, and is part of several permanent collections such as the Newcomb Museum at Tulane University, and the Cornell Art Museum in Delray Beach, Florida. She is currently an artist in residence at Silver Art Projects.
In this episode, Stephanie and I discuss:
- The lightbulb moment that led her to take ownership of her life.
- How Stephanie found self-expression and healing through her art.
- The intentionality behind the mediums of art Stephanie chooses to work with and the text she chooses to include in her pieces.
- Asking God, the universe, or whatever your higher power is to show you the signs of the lessons you are meant to learn.
- Meditation’s role in helping her find the calm in the chaos.
- The power of practicing the “I am” statement.
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The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
The Surrender Experiment by Michael Singer
The Creative Act by Rick Rubin
Wishes Fulfilled by Dr. Wayne Dyer
A Return to Love Workshop by Marianne Williamson
Why Movement Matters and Sharing the Secret to Building an Online Community with Chase Willman
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06/15/23 • 38 min
With the continual rise in online fitness programs post-pandemic, creators and instructors are finding themselves in a unique position to share their expertise and build community in a whole new way. Today’s guest is an expert in just that. This week on We Can Be Real I, alongside my guest Chase Willman are talking about why movement matters and how Chase built her thriving online community!
As a long-time ballet dancer and performer, Chase brings her infectious energy and positive attitude to everything that she does. Chase began her fitness career as one of the top FlyBarre instructors at Flywheel Sports in two of the top global markets- New York City and the Hamptons. She developed her unique teaching style through her years of catering to enthusiasts of all levels in class, privates, and event formats. Driven by her desire to inspire others, what started as a commitment to keep her community together throughout a global pandemic, became her lifetime opportunity to create her very own virtual fitness platform in March 2020. She now teaches live every morning virtually from Cape Cod, sweating with her community from the Big Apple & beyond!
In this episode, Chase and I discuss:
- The different ways movement has been a part of Chase’s life at every age.
- Advice for anyone looking to get started incorporating movement into their daily life.
- The pivots Chase made with her fitness business during the pandemic & her plans for the future.
- The importance of continuing to show up for yourself, no matter what.
- How Chase grew her social media presence while keeping boundaries around her time and space.
Keep yourself in motion. Even if it is a little bit every day, movement matters.
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Finding Your “Last Love” with Natalie Kita, Love Coach
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02/14/24 • 55 min
If you’re like me trying to date again later in life, you may have realized that dating isn’t how it used to be. In this digital era of dating, you might find yourself intimidated to even start or end up on dates with all the wrong guys. That’s why for Valentine's Day I wanted to treat my listeners to an episode with love coach, Natalie Kita. This week on We Can Be Real Natalie and I are talking about finding your last love.
Natalie Kita is a love coach, helping smart, successful, spiritually conscious, "single again" women over 40 stop choosing and attracting the wrong guys. Her methods help her clients say goodbye forever to loneliness and rejection and manifest healthy, fulfilling, deeply connected, and lasting love with the exact right partner, in just 3-6 months.
In this episode, Natalie and I discuss:
- Natalie’s recommended pre-date screening process to get to know your online date better beforehand and protect yourself as a woman.
- There is so much inner work that needs to be done and mental blocks to work through before you can begin choosing the right people to date.
- What it means to date someone at the same bus stop as you.
- Choosing someone that aligns with your lifestyle, personality and values is much more important than seeking out someone for appearances.
- Reflecting on your non-negotiables, soul’s desires and cherry on top BEFORE you begin dating.
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How many episodes does We Can Be Real have?
We Can Be Real currently has 29 episodes available.
What topics does We Can Be Real cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.
What is the most popular episode on We Can Be Real?
The episode title 'The Mindset Shifts to Overcome a Binge Eating Disorder with Meghan McDonough, Former Client' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on We Can Be Real?
The average episode length on We Can Be Real is 37 minutes.
How often are episodes of We Can Be Real released?
Episodes of We Can Be Real are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of We Can Be Real?
The first episode of We Can Be Real was released on May 12, 2023.
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