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Building Esteem with Dr. Marcy Forta
I sit down with Dr. Marcy Forta, the founder of Atzmi, an organization focused on improving the self esteem of Jewish girls. She shares the genetic factors of eating disorders and why Jewish women are more likely to develop one, her own experience with an eating disorder at age 14, how pressure to be perfect can contribute to risk for eating disorders and how her curriculum incorporates Torah values into discussions of body image
Dr. Marcy Forta is the founder and director of Atzmi, an organization dedicated to supporting the mental health of Jewish girls through programs that improve their self-esteem, body acceptance, and reduce the focus on outward appearances with the overall goal being for each girl to discover and appreciate her unique self and prevent the onset of eating disorders. She is the creator of the "My Best Self" Project that is being used in frum schools throughout the country. It consists of workshops for girls and supporting sessions for the influential adults in their lives, their parents and educators.
Dr. Forta works in eating disorder education, awareness, and prevention. She offers support and guidance for parents and loved ones struggling with an eating disorder, facilitates support groups, and helps people with body image issues.
You can reach her at atzmi.org or marcyforta.com or email her at marcy@atzmi.org
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Be Impactful by Impact Fashion
In a world that often shouts, it can be powerful to focus on the meaningful work being done quietly but purposefully. Be Impactful by Impact Fashion is a podcast hosted by Rivky Itzkowitz, founder and designer of Impact Fashion. This isn't a lecture series on success; it's a collection of conversations with women who are creating tangible change within their own communities and spheres of influence. Each episode delves into the personal journeys, challenges, and motivations of these individuals, exploring how they define and live out impact in areas like arts, beauty, fashion, spirituality, and religion. Rivky brings her unique perspective from building a brand dedicated to empowering modest-minded women, fostering discussions that are deeply rooted in real-world experience and Jewish values. Listeners will hear authentic stories of resilience, creativity, and faith, discovering how focused intention in one's personal corner can ripple outward. The podcast naturally explores the intersection of purpose and action, offering inspiration for anyone looking to infuse their daily life with greater meaning. Tune in for thoughtful dialogue that celebrates the multifaceted ways women lead and inspire.
Podcast Episodes
Moving On with Shoval Tshuva
Rivky sits down with Israeli filmmaker Shoval Tshuva to tell the story of how Shoval found her power by making the film she wished existed. She shares the effect her film has had on other survivors of sexual assault, why…
Career Paths with Shaina Keren
Rivky sits down with a career coach Shaina Keren to discuss the paths people end up taking. Shaina shares how her simple upbringing shaped her views on religiousness and materialism, the difference between girls and guys…
Figuring it Out with Daniella Faye
Rivky sits down with fashion designer and business owner Daniella Faye to discuss her journey. Daniella tells the story of making Aliyah on her own at the age of 15 and building her business as a teen, the process of des…
It's Not That Deep with Abi Radcliffe
Rivky sits down with all around fashion girlie Abi Radcliffe to talk shop. Abi shares her unusual education and what she loved about her time as a stay at home mom, and how she balances the conflicts of privacy vs. publi…
Wigs and Values with Gitel Rosenzweig
Rivky sits down with good friend and sheitel macher Gitel Rosenzweig for an impromptu conversation. We discuss Rivky's own wig wearing journey, how often the average person actually gets a new wig, the point in Gitel's c…
A Life Worth Living with Shira Ritholtz, Ph.D.
Rivky sits down with clinical phsychologist Shira Ritholtz to discuss suicide. They discuss the difference between in patient and outpatient programs, the complexity of suicidality, what treatment looks like and what to…
In Search of a Follow Up
I normally would not put out an episode as serious as last week's without a therepeutic follow up and while that was my intention, the person I was supposed to record with backed out at the last minute. If you are or kno…
A Drop of Light with Hadassah Zirkind
Rivky sits down with Hadassah Zirkind, the founder of preventfrumsuicide.org. Hadassah shares her own mental health struggles, what it was like to find support after attempting suicide, signs and symptoms to look out for…
Trust and Choice- Special Solo Episode!
Rivky goes solo to talk about the Choose Your Discount sale and The Mystery Dress. She share how her philosophy is different from other brands and how that leads to only one sale a year, why choice is so important and wh…
Get Early Access to My Once-A-Year Sale
This week's episode is still under clinical review so it'll be a bit delayed in getting out there but I didn't want you to miss out on early access to my only sale of the year! Go to impactfashionnyc.com/earlyaccess to g…
