This episode contains discussions of bullying, suicidal ideation, substance abuse, and loss.

⚠️Listener discretion is advised.

In this powerful episode of the Neshamos Podcast, Azriel Boymelgreen shares his raw and unfiltered journey through antisemitic bullying, isolation, substance abuse, and the lasting scars of loss. What begins as a story of deep pain and alienation transforms into one of resilience, spiritual growth, and a commitment to help others.

Azriel opens up about the pivotal moments that led him from despair to healing, from life-changing therapy to rediscovering meaning through faith and community. He also discusses the creation of The Bereishis Foundation, a nonprofit organization that empowers child wellness by helping families afford therapy for children struggling with mental health challenges.

The foundation provides direct financial assistance for therapy costs, allowing parents to choose their preferred licensed therapist.

This episode is longer and more intense than most. A deeply personal conversation about struggle, recovery, and the courage to speak the unspeakable.

In this poignant episode of the Neshamos Podcast, Chana Leah Bleznick shares her transformative journey from a turbulent childhood to becoming a beacon of hope and advocacy for women in Crown Heights.
Having emerged from the shadows of multi-generational addiction and rage, Chana Leah found healing and direction through 12-step recovery.
She reflects candidly on her college years, early struggles in marriage, and the pivotal moments that shaped her resilience and stability.
Through themes of self-responsibility, female mentorship, and the courage to speak openly, she highlights the power of story to dismantle shame and secrecy. Her testimony is a moving reminder of the strength that can be found in community and spirituality.

In this powerful episode of the Neshamos podcast, Hindy Rechaval shares her personal experience of navigating postpartum psychosis. Raised in a Chaseedish home and later joins the Chabad community in Crown Heights, Hindy opens up about the cultural pressures that shaped her sense of self-worth, and how everything unraveled after the birth of her first child.
What began as sleepless nights and racing thoughts spiraled into full-blown psychosis, hospitalization, and a long, painful period of overmedication. Finally, with the support of her husband, family, and mental health professionals, Hindy began to rebuild.
Now, she’s using her experience to break the silence around maternal mental health. She speaks about the power of gratitude, the strength of community, and her mission to support other women facing similar struggles, all while learning to hold space for both her dreams and her reality.