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The Optimizing Mother's podcast

The Optimizing Mothers Podcast is here to optimize the chinuch of our children by inspiring, uniting and celebrating the foundations of Bais Rivkah’s families.

This podcast is a project of BRanches Bais Rivkah.

Sara Blau a mother like you, will lead you on a journey that’s focused on optimizing everything you are already doing and making it better.

For more info go to: bethrivkah.edu/brpodcast or bethrivkah.edu/branches

Kids & Family Motherhood Parenting Education How To
Update frequency
every 40 days
Average duration
43 minutes
Episodes
34
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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Ep. 32: Don't Let The World Speak Louder Than You

Ep. 32: Don't Let The World Speak Louder Than You

In Episode 32 of the Optimizing Mothers Podcast, host Mrs. Sara Blau sits down with Mrs. Rishe Deitsch for a heartfelt conversation about raising children in today’s world.

How do we make sure our ch…

00:48:22  |   Thu 26 Jun 2025
Ep. 31: The Four Elements In Your Children with Mrs. Chanie Brand

Ep. 31: The Four Elements In Your Children with Mrs. Chanie Brand

Is your child quick-tempered or easygoing? Does she thrive on routine or love spontaneity?

In Episode 31 of the Optimizing Mothers Podcast, host Mrs. Sara Blau sits down with Mrs. Chani Brand to expl…

01:09:31  |   Thu 08 May 2025
Ep. 30: There's Nothing New Under The Sun with Mrs. Gillie Shanowitz

Ep. 30: There's Nothing New Under The Sun with Mrs. Gillie Shanowitz

Bais Rivkah Podcast: Episode 30 – There’s Nothing New Under the Sun

In Episode 30 of the Optimizing Mothers Podcast, host Mrs. Sara Blau sits down with Mrs. Gillie Shanowitz to discuss how true chinu…

01:11:12  |   Mon 31 Mar 2025
Ep. 29: Intentional Parenting with Mrs. Nechoma Itkin

Ep. 29: Intentional Parenting with Mrs. Nechoma Itkin

In Episode #29 of the Optimizing Mothers podcast, host Mrs. Sara Blau explores the topic of  parenting with intention with guest Mrs. Nechoma Itkin.

Mrs. Itkin shares her perspective on how every det…

00:44:22  |   Fri 14 Feb 2025
Ep. 28: Connection Over Control with Mrs. Vivi Deren

Ep. 28: Connection Over Control with Mrs. Vivi Deren

In Episode #28 of the Optimizing Mothers podcast, host Sara Blau speaks with Mrs. Vivi Deren about the delicate art of raising children with chassidishe chinuch while fostering relationship built on …

01:00:09  |   Fri 29 Nov 2024
Ep 27: In Touch with your Neshama with Mrs. Devori Nussbaum

Ep 27: In Touch with your Neshama with Mrs. Devori Nussbaum

In Episode #27 of the Optimizing Mothers podcast, host Sara Blau and guest Devori Nussbaum discuss how "Moach Shalit Al Halev" (the mind ruling the heart) influences optimal parenting. By harnessing …

00:55:06  |   Thu 20 Jun 2024
Ep 26: Busy with Blessings with Mrs. Raizy Mendelsohn

Ep 26: Busy with Blessings with Mrs. Raizy Mendelsohn

In Episode 26, Busy with Blessings, hosted by Mrs. Sara Blau, Mrs. Raizy Mendelsohn, the first Shlucha to Wyoming, talks about raising her eight children in a place where their only friends are their…

01:01:35  |   Fri 07 Jun 2024
Ep 25: Live it, Don't Preach it with Rebbetzin Bassie Garelik

Ep 25: Live it, Don't Preach it with Rebbetzin Bassie Garelik

Tune into Episode 25 of the Optimizing Mothers podcast, hosted by Mrs. Sara Blau, Rebbetzin Bassie Garelik, one of the pioneer shluchas sent by the Rebbe, imparts timeless wisdom on raising today's g…

01:07:57  |   Fri 10 May 2024
Ep 24: Parenting With Presence with Mrs. Chaya Raskin

Ep 24: Parenting With Presence with Mrs. Chaya Raskin

In Episode 24 of theOptimizing Mothers podcast, hosted by Mrs. Sara Blau, Mrs. Chaya Raskin opens up about her experiences as a busy mother of eight children and a proud Shlucha in Ellenville, NY. 

G…

00:51:27  |   Fri 12 Apr 2024
Ep 23: Little Children; Big Choices with Mrs. Shterna Ginsberg

Ep 23: Little Children; Big Choices with Mrs. Shterna Ginsberg

Tune into Episode #23 of the Optimizing Mothers podcast, hosted by Mrs. Sara Blau, Mrs. Shterna Ginsberg talks about guiding children in making minute to minute choices & showing them how their Nesha…

01:06:11  |   Fri 19 Jan 2024
Ep 22: Beyond the Behavior with Mrs. Hinda Sosover

Ep 22: Beyond the Behavior with Mrs. Hinda Sosover

In this episode, Mrs. Hinda Sosover, a certified parenting coach, brings a unique and valuable perspective to parenting through her combination of Chassidus and life coaching.

Are you losing patience…

00:40:35  |   Fri 22 Dec 2023
Ep 21: Out of the Box Bonding with Mrs. Dina Rosenfeld

Ep 21: Out of the Box Bonding with Mrs. Dina Rosenfeld

In Episode 21 with Mrs. Dina Rosenfeld, an accomplished writer and educator, discusses ways to enhance mothering with creativity. 

How often do you tell your children personal stories?

Is bedtime a p…

00:47:49  |   Fri 17 Nov 2023
Ep 20: Faith Over Fear with Mrs. Batsheva Cohen

Ep 20: Faith Over Fear with Mrs. Batsheva Cohen

Am Yisroel is in trying times.

Our children need a role model to know how to act and what to do.

So, What's the secret to raising fearless children?

In this remarkable episode, we have the privilege …

00:35:35  |   Fri 20 Oct 2023
Special Edition: Ep 19: Happiness from The Birds Eye View with Mrs. Chaya Sofer

Special Edition: Ep 19: Happiness from The Birds Eye View with Mrs. Chaya Sofer

How do you cope when your world suddenly plummets?

Tune into Mrs. Chaya Sofer's story as she discovers what it means to be present in her life and the lives of her children. Chaya delves into her inn…

00:33:16  |   Thu 21 Sep 2023
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Ep 18: "Who needs who"? with Mrs. Rivky Katz

In this episode, we have the privilege of hearing from Mrs. Rivky Katz, a dedicated mother and teacher. In this conversation, Mrs. Katz flips the focus of our lives, and by extension, our children’s …

00:51:00  |   Thu 22 Jun 2023
Ep 17: Triumph through Struggle with Mrs. Ester Zirkind

Ep 17: Triumph through Struggle with Mrs. Ester Zirkind

How pivotal is our upbringing in dealing with life’s challenges?

Can we pass resilience onto our children?

In this episode, host Sara Blau is joined by Mrs. Ester Zirkind, a teacher and two-time auth…

01:02:33  |   Tue 23 May 2023
Ep 16: Wholesome and Holy with Mrs. Estee Lieblich

Ep 16: Wholesome and Holy with Mrs. Estee Lieblich

What does emotional health mean, how do we achieve this goal in our children, and what role do fathers play in the process?

Early childhood consultant, parenting coach, and certified temperament spec…

00:46:25  |   Thu 20 Apr 2023
Ep 15: Guilt-Free Parenting with Mrs. Chaya Shuchat

Ep 15: Guilt-Free Parenting with Mrs. Chaya Shuchat

Author, nurse practitioner, and BR alumnus, Chaya Shuchat is passionate about supporting mothers and empowering them in their significant role. But where did it all start for her? What was her mother…

00:43:26  |   Thu 30 Mar 2023
Ep 14: Vital like Air with Mrs. Dena Gorkin

Ep 14: Vital like Air with Mrs. Dena Gorkin

If you had to choose one parenting tip that was as vital as air, what would it be and why? Listen as host Sara Blau sits down with principal, lecturer and mother, Mrs. Dena Gorkin to discuss just tha…

00:58:28  |   Fri 17 Mar 2023
Ep 13: Geshmak to be a Yid with Mrs. Henya Laine

Ep 13: Geshmak to be a Yid with Mrs. Henya Laine

Who decides whats normal? How do we impart resilience during challenging times to our children? How do we instill confidence in the next generation? Join host Sara Blau for a conversation with Mrs. H…

00:33:57  |   Fri 17 Feb 2023
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