In Episode 6 of Real Talk with Miriam And Chaya, Den Ross shares his powerful journey from Ukraine to New York, military service, undercover investigations, and building a global security firm.

This conversation explores courage, purpose, leadership, and why protecting our families and communities begins with awareness, preparation, and personal responsibility.

What does it truly mean to choose Judaism rather than simply inherit it?
In this inspiring episode of Real Talk with Miriam and Chaya, Rabbi Avrum Goldstein shares his remarkable journey from Puerto Rico to Williamsburg, where his search for truth, purpose, and spiritual connection led him to embrace a Torah life.

He opens up about the challenges of conversion, the kindness of the Jewish community, building a beautiful family, and the lessons he learned about happiness, perseverance, and faith.

His story is a powerful reminder that struggles can strengthen us, mitzvahs nourish the soul, and genuine happiness comes from living with purpose.

This heartfelt conversation will inspire anyone searching for connection, direction, or the courage to begin again.

What does it mean to truly know your purpose—and live it with confidence?

In this episode of Real Talk with Miriam and Chaya

, Rabbi Wilhelm joins Miriam and Chaya for an honest conversation about faith, ego, relationships, dating, marriage, and community.

Rabbi Wilhelm shares how he discovered his calling, why meaningful growth requires taking the “long-short road,” and how learning Chassidus can help us connect to a deeper spiritual reality. The conversation also explores the challenges facing today’s singles, the illusion of endless choice in dating, and why lasting relationships are built by leaning in rather than looking for an escape.

From creating marital safety and embracing vulnerability to making every Jewish person feel welcome at the Shabbos table, this episode is a powerful reminder that no one should feel alone.

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In this powerful episode of Real Talk with Miriam, Miriam sits down with John, founder of Alpha Dad, for an honest conversation about fatherhood, faith, masculinity, marriage, healing, and what it really takes for men to rebuild their lives.

John shares his perspective on confidence, responsibility, raising strong children, doing hard things, and helping men move from pain, fear, and avoidance into action, purpose, and presence. Together, Miriam and John explore the importance of self-worth, respect in marriage, emotional resilience, and the danger of looking for quick fixes without doing the real inner work.

This episode is a raw and inspiring reminder that transformation is not about one big moment. It is about the daily choice to show up, take responsibility, and become the person you were created to be.

In this heartfelt conversation, Leiba Esther shares her journey of finding faith, identity, and joy through Judaism. She opens up about her conversion, the search for spiritual belonging, and the process of building a life rooted in emunah, purpose, and connection.

This episode explores what it means to live Judaism not as a burden, but as a source of light, meaning, and joy. Leiba Esther’s story is a reminder that faith is not only about belief — it is also about becoming, healing, and learning to embrace who you are with honesty and love.

In this heartfelt solo episode, Miriam and Chaya invite listeners into a tender conversation about resilience, faith, grief, and starting over. Through reflections on divorce, miscarriage, emotional pain, and moving to a new country as a single mother, this episode reminds us that healing does not have to happen alone.

Welcome to Real Talk with Miriam & Chaya, a warm and honest podcast where meaningful conversations meet healing, resilience, spirituality, and real life. This is a safe space to schmooze, feel uplifted, and remember that none of us are alone. With heartfelt insights and a fresh younger voice, each episode invites listeners into beautiful, authentic, and inspiring conversations.