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In her debut episode, Tamara introduces herself, her background as a licensed therapist and coach, and the deeper mission behind this podcast. Through her personal story of growing up Orthodox Jewish, marrying young, and navigating relationships, motherhood, and identity, she opens up honest conversations about mental health, body image, trauma, and connection — all through a compassionate, judgment-free lens.

In this episode:

• Who Tamara is and why she started this relationships and mental health podcast
• How her advice column sparked deeper conversations about intimacy, anxiety, and personal growth
• Growing up Orthodox Jewish and how faith shaped relationships, identity, and self-expression
• Early marriage, navigating intimacy without prior dating experience, and learning in real time
• The reality behind “good” relationships and why communication and curiosity matter
• Opening up conversations around body image, trauma, anxiety, spirituality, and connection
• What to expect from future episodes focused on relationships, mental health, and honest self-reflection

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