Spiritually Hungry
Monica Berg and Michael Berg
Don’t miss this thought-provoking podcast series with authors Monica and Michael Berg. Together, they’ll answer your most pressing questions, offering sage advice for the modern world. Self-proclaimed Change Junkie, Monica Berg is an author and teacher who lectures internationally. Michael Berg is a rabbi and Aramaic scholar who has published almost 20 books on the teachings of Kabbalah. This husband and wife team has been sharing kabbalistic wisdom and relationship expertise with students for decades. Join them for a down-to-earth conversation about the big life questions that spark your curiosity the most.
Episodes
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Mar 24, 2026 • 39min
238. Your Tikkune Revealed Part 2: Why You Keep Getting Triggered
They explain why recurring triggers reveal your soul’s repeating correction and show up especially in relationships. Conversations explore standing up versus stepping back and how avoiding discomfort creates long-term repetition. Practical exercises help identify trigger patterns across life stages. Stories and letters illustrate repairing relationships and reclaiming your voice while prioritizing root spiritual work.
Mar 17, 2026 • 20min
237. Why Challenges Repeat: Understanding Your Soul’s Tikkune
They explore tikkun, the soul’s correction, and why certain challenges repeat across lifetimes. Conversation covers how past-life patterns resurface in new roles and relationships. They compare repeating life loops to Groundhog Day and offer two core correction types: assert or restrain. Practical prompts encourage noticing recurring themes to speed spiritual growth.
Mar 3, 2026 • 1h
236. Bridges Across Faiths: A Talk with Dr. Alon Goshen-Gottstein
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we speak with Dr. Alon Goshen-Gottstein and explore how our differences—especially across faiths—can become sources of wisdom rather than division. We reflect on how fear narrows our vision, while prayer and genuine listening open bridges to ourselves, to God, and to one another. By embracing prayer as both speaking and listening, we discover how faith at its best can lead to deep personal transformation.
Feb 24, 2026 • 25min
235. The Secret to Lasting Joy: Why Happiness Isn’t Enough
Happiness is fleeting, but joy is the stable, natural state of the soul. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore joy as something we don’t need to chase or create, but simply access. Beneath our emotions exists a constant source of joy, rooted in consciousness and connection to the Light. We’ll discuss how joy serves as a powerful spiritual tool, helping remove negativity, judgment, and darkness from our lives. Through certainty, inner growth, and acts of service, we can experience true fulfillment and learn to live each day with lasting joy.
Feb 17, 2026 • 35min
234. Love Isn’t the Hard Part: The Truth About Lasting Relationships
They argue that finding a partner starts with inner work and diminishing the ego. Conflict is framed as a growth tool rather than a battleground. Practical communication habits, transparency about past wounds, and daily maintenance routines get highlighted. They outline value alignments to watch for and early red flags to avoid.
Feb 10, 2026 • 32min
233. Is Your Boredom a Sign? Turning "Meh" Into Meaning
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore what happens when we start to feel “meh” about life. Moments of boredom are actually signs to look inward. When we take responsibility for our inner work, we create space to bring more Light into the world—and into every area of our lives. We unpack why feeling uninspired is often a sign that we’ve stopped showing up for ourselves. When we nourish our souls with spiritual wisdom, something powerful happens: We want more, we feel more alive, and we reconnect to a sense of purpose greater than ourselves.
Jan 27, 2026 • 37min
232. True Purpose: How Small Decisions Shape a Meaningful Life
What if your purpose isn’t something you find, but something you practice—moment by moment? In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore what it truly means to live in alignment with your soul. When you show up for yourself every day—especially when it’s uncomfortable or difficult—you begin to uncover who you really are and why you’re here. Purpose isn’t defined by milestones, titles, or accolades. It’s revealed through daily choices that occur in less than a minute.
Jan 20, 2026 • 25min
231. New Year, New Power: Letting Go to Create Real Change
As we set New Year’s resolutions, we often focus on what we want to create or achieve. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore a powerful shift: lasting change comes not from more effort, but from letting go of what no longer serves us. Effort alone isn’t enough—release is part of the work. Make this the year you own your inner power. When something is worth doing, it’s worth doing with the Light. Let go, align, and step into the great things you’re capable of.
Dec 16, 2025 • 49min
230. Through Darkness to Light: Elizabeth Smart on Healing and Hope
In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we are joined by Elizabeth Smart for a powerful and deeply human conversation. She opens up about the realities of grief, healing, and choosing peace in the aftermath of unimaginable darkness. Together, we explore why healing isn’t linear, why some wounds echo long after the moment has passed, and how it’s possible to build a meaningful life even while carrying the imprint of loss. We also dive into the profound importance of support, connection, and community—and how none of us are meant to heal alone.
Dec 9, 2025 • 1h 2min
229. Abundant Ever After with Cathy Heller
Cathy Heller, a coach, author, and podcaster, shares her journey of spiritual alignment and abundance. She emphasizes that true abundance comes from tuning into the Creator and receiving what's already ours. Cathy discusses the power of intuition, recounts personal stories of divine timing, and highlights the importance of mindfulness. She reflects on her difficult childhood and transformative experiences in Israel, leading her to a path of spiritual healing. Cathy's insights on navigating loss and motherhood offer a heartfelt perspective on faith and gratitude.
