BrainStorm with Sony Perlman

Send a textDavid has spent over a decade working in the healthcare field.He majored in business and marketing at Hofstra University and completed his course studies at Touro College. Following his college career, David became a representative for restaurant owners, transforming franchises into successful leaders in the industry. He then decided to transition into Healthcare as Chief Administrator & Principal of Hollis Women’s Center.In 2015, his passion and personal long-term recovery story led him into the substance abuse treatment field, where he founded Starbent Recovery, an all-Women’s Recovery Residence in New York. In 2019, David relocated to Florida to join Onward Living as Executive Director. His extensive experience, along with his knowledge and compassion, made him a valued member of the team. Most importantly, he improved community outreach and referent relations and has continued to build his reputation of honesty, integrity, and superior client care.In 2021, David established Genesis Israel together with Aaron Levine as a global model and highly sophisticated abuse rehabilitation for young Americans in the heart of Jerusalem.For more Brainstorm go to...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aPCiuzsIoNKYt5jjv7RFT?si=67dfa56d4e764ee0Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brainstorm-with-sony-perlman/id1596925257Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brainstormwithsonyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainstormwithsony

Send a textThe following episode was performed in front of a live audience at the Our Place annual staff conference. Sony and Menachem discuss various topics and they also invite staff members to join them for short interviews.Menachem Poznanski is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in substance abuse prevention, addiction treatment, and recovery support. Menachem is Director of The Living Room (TLR), a clubhouse program for Jewish young adults in recovery from addiction with branches in Brooklyn, Monsey, and The Five Towns as well as Hollywood, Fl. Menachem is Editor-in-chief of The Light Revealed, a social media content publisher serving the Jewish recovery community, and is Executive Vice President of Genesis Treatment, a comprehensive and dynamic substance use disorder and trauma treatment facility in Jerusalem. Menachem has authored three books; Stepping Out of the Abyss: A Jewish Guide to the Twelve Steps, Consciously: Six Steps to living vibrantly with our creator, and his latest book due out in March called Acceptance: A path to inner healing. Menachem received his master’s degree in social work from the Yeshiva University Wurzweiler School of Social Work and lives in Cedarhurst, NY, with his wife Naomi.To check out his podcast go to...https://open.spotify.com/show/7ddaJye...For more brainstorm go to...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aPCiuz...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brainstormwi...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainstormw...

Send a textThis week Sony sits down with Alex CzertokAlex Czertok started The Monsey Lighthouse along with his wife Bayla. The Lighthouse is a safe non judgemental space for over 70 girls from the wide Monsey area aged 15-23 years old. Alex works in the real estate field but has been engaged for over 20 years in outreach and inreach program for teens and young adults. The Lighthouse is the best.For more episodes check us out on....Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aPCiuzsIoNKYt5jjv7RFT?si=67dfa56d4e764ee0Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brainstorm-with-sony-perlman/id1596925257Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brainstormwithsonyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainstormwithsonyTo learn more about Our Village Sober Living please visit our website at https://ourplaceny.org/our-village/ or email us at Office@OurVillageNY.org

Send a textRabbi Dov Oliver, a native of Melbourne, Australia, assumed leadership of Hillel of Rockland in 2007. Thanks to his quirky sense of humor and caring approach, Rabbi Oliver is sought after by students of all affiliations for counseling, advice and friendship. As one of Birthright Israel’s most popular chaperones, he has led 26 trips. Rabbi Oliver studied for the rabbinate in Montreal and was ordained in Tzfat, Israel. He teaches in the Religious Studies department at Rockland Community College. When he’s not at RCC, he is either on the town golf course around the corner or at Citi Field, cheering on his beloved Mets with his three daughters.Shevy Oliver, a 2002 graduate of RCC, was active in the early days of Hillel of Rockland. She and her husband, Rabbi Dov Oliver, lived in Australia for three years, conducting outreach among the Jewish people of the outback. She likes to hang out with students on campus or, whenever possible, on the ski slopes or hiking trails. Shevy is known for her non-judgmental approach and creative flair. She enjoys adventures and art projects with her three daughters.Visit Hillel of Rockland on their website at hillelrockland.org or follow them on Instagram @hillelrocklandFor more episodes check us out on....Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2aPCiuz...Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe0U...Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brainstormw...Buzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/1872993/ep...To learn more about Our Village Sober Living please visit our website at https://ourplaceny.org/our-village/ or email us at Office@OurVillageNY.org

Send a textAvigail Gimpel, M.S., is a special educator, a family practitioner, and a mom of six children diagnosed with ADHD.As her students struggled with ADHD symptoms and her own children were diagnosed with ADHD, she took a deep dive into the research (turning up unexpected results), studied and applied the best programs available, and developed many interventions of her own.Avigail is the author of HyperHealing –The Empowered Parent’s Complete Guide to Raising a Healthy Child with ADHD Symptoms available on Amazon https://amzn.to/3RcJNqy She also authored HyperHealing, Show Me the Science: Making Sense of Your Child’s ADHD Diagnosis also available on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3wEz66u  These books are the result of over twenty-five years of research, development and application of cutting-edge intervention programs for her clients, children and hundreds of students. HyperHealing is your complete ADHD coaching program and parenting guide.For Avigail’s advice and ADHD parenting strategies visit her website HyperHealing.org or follow her on Instagram @hyperhealing.adhd For more episodes check us out on....Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2aPCiuz...Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe0U...Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brainstormw...Buzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/1872993/ep...To learn more about Our Village Sober Living please visit our website at https://ourplaceny.org/our-village/ or email us at Office@OurVillageNY.org

Send a textTali Yess is a new sensation, bursting onto the national stage of Jewish music to the great acclaim of music critics and audiences alike. His repertoire consists mostly of profound Jewish morals sung in English which is what makes his performances unique. In a rich soulful voice he captures the hearts of the audience taking them on a journey to a special place or time in the Jewish experience. His extraordinary talent should not surprise us since he is the son of Moshe Yess ob”m, a true musical legend, who created the now popular genre of meaningful Jewish music sung in English. Tali’s concert is deeply inspiring and moves you to the core of your being.While studying music in University, he developed a strong attraction to the heartfelt soul wrenching Niggunim, specifically those without words. Tali's original musical and repertoire is vast and spans across many genres and generations of both Jewish and American music.

Send a textYosef Davis is the Executive Director of TorahAnytime, the world's largest yeshiva without walls. He is a trained IDF combat soldier, financial services professional and has a culinary degree that he uses to make really good chulent. He loves living his best life and inspiring others to maximize their potential. Contact him at Yosef@torahanytime.com For more episodes check us out on....Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2aPCiuz...Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe0U...Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brainstormw...Buzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/1872993/ep...To learn more about Our Village Sober Living please visit our website at https://ourplaceny.org/our-village/ or email us at Office@OurVillageNY.org

Send a textPinny Brecher LCSW CASAC is the executive clinical director and Co-founder of Daas Wellness Center a mental health facility in Monsey NY. Supervising over 30 therapists, Daas provides individual psycotherapy, school services, medication management, and group therapy. Mr Brecher earned his MSW in Long island University, he then worked in a child and family clinic in the Bronx where he saw clients and supervised a juvenile justice program in Bronx family court. Additionally Mr Brecher was the director of the substance abuse program at Bikur Cholim in Rockland County. With his empathetic approach and his positive energy Mr Brecher is able to help bring out the best in his clients, to help improve their daily living.For more episodes check us out on....Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2aPCiuzsIoNKYt5jjv7RFTApple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brainstorm-with-sony-perlman/id1596925257YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe0UpNhJMB7ORkqSYHqXYKgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/brainstormwithsony/?hl=enBuzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/1872993/episodesTo learn more about Our Village Sober Living please visit our website at https://ourplaceny.org/our-village/ or email us at Office@OurVillageNY.org

Send a textMenachem Poznanski is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in the field of substance abuse prevention, addictions treatment, and recovery support. Menachem is Director of The Living Room (TLR), a clubhouse program for Jewish young adults in recovery from addiction with branches in Brooklyn, Monsey and The Five Towns as well as Hollywood, Fl. Menachem is Editor-in-chief of The Light Revealed, a social media content publisher serving the Jewish recovery community and is Executive Vice President of Genesis Treatment, a comprehensive and dynamic substance use disorder and trauma treatment facility in Jerusalem. Menachem has authored three books; Stepping Out of the Abyss: A Jewish Guide to the Twelve Steps, Consciously: Six Steps to living vibrantly with our creator, and his latest book due out in March called Acceptance: A path to inner healing. Menachem received his master’s degree in social work from the Yeshiva University Wurzweiler School of Social Work and lives in Cedarhurst, NY, with his wife Naomi.To learn more about the programs discussed on this episode check out these websites:TLRFamily.orgTheLightRevealed.orgGenesisIsrael.comFor more episodes check us out on....Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2aPCiuzsIoNKYt5jjv7RFTApple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brainstorm-with-sony-perlman/id1596925257YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe0UpNhJMB7ORkqSYHqXYKgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/brainstormwithsony/?hl=enBuzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/1872993/episodesTo learn more about Our Village Sober Living please visit our website at https://ourplaceny.org/our-village/ or email us at Office@OurVillageNY.org

Send a textAJ Jacobowitz is the current clinical director ourplace teens, AJ is new to the social work community, having graduated recently. AJ grew up in Brooklyn and  attended Orthodox yeshivos in Flatbush and Jerusalem. AJ graduated from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work and is very passionate about his work with adolescents.For more episodes check us out on....Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2aPCiuzsIoNKYt5jjv7RFTApple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brainstorm-with-sony-perlman/id1596925257YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe0UpNhJMB7ORkqSYHqXYKgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/brainstormwithsony/?hl=enBuzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/1872993/episodesTo learn more about Our Village Sober Living please visit our website at https://ourplaceny.org/our-village/ or email us at Office@OurVillageNY.org