Meaningful People

Meaningful People

Author: Meaningful Minute Language: English Episodes: 100
Every week, Nachi and Momo sit down for a conversation that feels more like a discovery than an interview. Their Meaningful People podcast explores the journeys of fascinating individuals from across the Jewish world, though you don't need to be Jewish to find their stories compelling. These are artists, educators, thinkers, and community builders-people whose lives are driven by purpose. Each episode delves into the personal turning points, challenges, and inspirations that shaped them, moving beyond public personas to reveal the real human experience behind them. You’ll hear conversations that are as likely to be funny and lighthearted as they are profound and reflective, offering a genuine sense of connection. This isn't about abstract ideas, but about the lived wisdom that comes from a life examined. Tune in for a weekly dose of perspective that feels both uplifting and grounding, a reminder of the diverse paths that lead to a meaningful life. From Meaningful Minute, this podcast sits at the unique intersection of spirituality, self-improvement, and education, all through the power of personal narrative.
Episodes
R' Tzadok Katz : The Shidduch Lie Nobody Wants to Admit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:49
In this episode of the Meaningful People Podcast, Nachi Gordon sits down with Rabbi Tzadok Katz, a shadchan with over 23 years of experience, for one of the most honest and entertaining conversations about shidduchim you…
Rabbi YY Jacobson: Why So Many People Feel Empty Today [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:36:08
In this episode of the Meaningful People Podcast, and dive into one of the biggest struggles facing the Jewish world today: are we creating people who truly think, feel, and connect… or are we just creating followers? Fr…
Dr. David Rosmarin | Why Anxiety Is Actually GOOD For You [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:45
In this week's episode of the Meaningful People Podcast, Dr. David Rosmarin challenges one of the biggest assumptions people have about mental health: that anxiety is something to eliminate. A Harvard professor and leadi…
The Marriage Advice Nobody Wants To Hear | R' Manis Friedman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:36:01
In this episode of the Meaningful People Podcast, Rabbi Manis Friedman returns for one of the most thought-provoking conversations yet. From modern dating and marriage to masculinity, loneliness, relationships, and what…
Are Working Guys In Shidduchim Second Class? The Truth No One Says [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:25
This episode dives into one of the most talked about trends in the Jewish world right now: Rolex raffles. Are they a creative, effective way to raise money for important causes, or are they feeding into something deeper…
Avi Schnall | "He tried Exposing Lakewood.. But Got It All Wrong" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:48
Lakewood has become one of the fastest-growing Jewish communities in America, and with that growth has come controversy, criticism, and a lot of misunderstanding. In this episode, we sit down with a key insider to break…
Zevi Samet | "No High School Wanted Me" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:52
From struggling to sit still in class to becoming one of the most impactful voices on and off the court, Zevi Samet's journey is anything but typical. In this episode, he shares how sports gave him confidence, how failur…