My Husband Fought a Private War No One Could See

My Husband Fought a Private War No One Could See

Author: Meaningful Minute January 3, 2026 Duration: 1:33:15
Meaningful People
ReligionReligion & SpiritualityEducationJudaismSelf ImprovementSpirituality

Four years ago, Shaina's life changed forever.

 

Her husband, Yaakov—beloved, successful, devoted, admired—took his own life.

In this raw and deeply moving conversation, Shaina speaks openly about what it's like to live through a tragedy that many are forced to hide, but she was never given the option to silence. She shares the painful reality of loving someone who was suffering invisibly, the strength it took to keep moving forward, and the unexpected blessing of authenticity in the aftermath.

This episode goes beyond grief. It confronts the stigma around mental illness in the Jewish community, the cost of suffering in silence, and the courage it takes to talk when no one else will. Shaina challenges how we view suicide—not as weakness, but as a battle fought daily—and why telling the truth may be the only way to prevent the next tragedy.

This is not an easy listen.

But it is a necessary one.

 

For help and mental health resources please visit https://behindthefaces.org 

 

This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors:

 

► PZ Deals - Download the app and never pay full price again!

 

 

https://app.pz.deals/install/mpp 

 

_______________________________________

 

► Colel Chabad Pushka App - The easiest way to give Tzedaka

 

https://pushkapp.cc/meaningful

 

_______________________________________

 

►Rothenberg Law Firm

 

Personal Injury Law Firm For 50+ years!

 

Reach out Today for Free Case Evaluation

 

https://shorturl.at/JFKHH

 

 

______________________________________

 

 

 

► Town Appliance - Visit the website or message them on WhatsApp

 

 

https://www.townappliance.com

 

 

https://bit.ly/Townappliance_whatsapp 

 

______________________________________

 

► Dream Raffle

Win a brand new and fully furnished $1,200,000 apartment in Yerushalayim! 

 

Use Promo code MPP for $10 off and to receive double tickets!

 

https://thedreamraffle.com/ 

 

 

______________________________________

 

► Pesach with Bordeaux 

 

 

🌟 Pesach with Bordeaux 2026 is proudly partnered with Meaningful Minute to bring you amazing,inspiring and uplifting spiritual content this year!  🌟

Join us in Stamford, Connecticut for another spectacular, star-studded year ✨🍷

This year—experience true *relaxation*, where every detail is taken care of. 😌🌸

Rooms are filling quickly — don't wait!

 

📞 Call/Text: 347-699-6120

🌐 www.pesachwithbordeaux.com

💬 Chat with us on WhatsApp!

 https://wa.me/13476996120


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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 298

Official website RSS
instagramspotify
Meaningful People
Podcast Episodes
Eli Goldbaum | Transforming Divorce in the Orthodox Jewish Community [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:33
This episode features a compelling interview with Eli Goldbaum, a mediator specializing in divorces within the orthodox Jewish world. Eli's approach emphasizes the importance of preventing divorces when possible and faci…
Hostage Crisis: Mother of Israeli Held in Gaza Speaks Out [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:34
Orly Gilboa is a prominent Israeli artist whose personal life has recently been marked by profound tragedy. Her daughter, Daniella, has been taken hostage in Gaza, bringing an intense and personal dimension to Gilboa's p…
R' Natan Gamedze | The African Prince Who Became An Orthodox Jew [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:22
Natan Gamedze (born 1963, Swaziland) is today a Rabbi and lecturer but that is certainly not where he started. Born to the royal lineage of the Gamedze clan of the Kingdom of Eswatini, he converted to Judaism, received r…
R' YY Jacobson Breaks his Silence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:24
World renowned scholar and teacher, Rabbi YY Jacobson, speaks out on the mental health crisis in our community, and offers solution to combat anxiety and stress. Sponsors _________ ►Ayeka Night out at the Cutting Room wi…

«1...67891011121314...30»