Tzivi Polatoff Azos, also know as my first cousin, has a real story to share with you.

*Trigger warning- eating disorders and mental illness are discussed explicitly in this episode. Viewers discretion advised.

I questioned which podcast would be best to put out the week before Pesach. I chose this one for a few reasons.

Number 1- it's very important and informative, especailly going into a long holiday with people close to us. We have to be careful with the words we use and the conversations we have.

Number 2- it's actually a fun, light conversation for the most part, so you'll enjoy while your cleaning cheerios out of the radiator or wiping caked on ices off your kitchen walls (obviously that doesn't happen to me :)

Number 3- Pesach is about being redeemed from slavery. Its the Holiday of freedom. We have brothers and sisters actually trapped in Gaza right now.

And in our own hearts, we have barriors that hold us back from living our best lives. Wether its diet culture and the need to fit in. Maybe its food, not being able to stop eating when you really want to, the energy is the air is freedom.

Use this time to reflect on something in your life that is holding you back in a way you are ready to change. Commit to something small. I believe that change is all about baby steps.

I hope you can use Tzivi's story to gain insparation and move forward with your life! Enjoy and have a wonderful Pesach. May we be zocha to greet mashiach bmhara byamenu.

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