BrainStorm with Sony Perlman

Send a textPlease consider donating generously to the Nevonim campaign https://www.dryveup.com/nevonim?utm_source=Sony&utm_medium=SonyRenowned for his kindness and authenticity, Rabbi Babad has always harbored a passion for supporting and encouraging those who need it most.A life coach and CASAC-T, Rabbi Babad opened his first drop-in center 22 years ago in Brooklyn serving Chassidic youth, which became a safe haven for at-risk youth battling mental health and substance abuse.Several years later, in 2010, Rabbi Babad opened his yeshiva, Anuvim, as a prevention program for struggling teens. On the heels of the Yeshiva’s success and at the request of many parents, he founded camp Anuvim in 2011, a successful summer program in Upsta New York.In 2015, Rabbi Babad opened a second drop in center, this time in Boro Park, called “Our Home.” Located at 1225 Street, it came to be known affectionately as “1225.”Please consider donating generously to the Nevonim campaign: https://www.dryveup.com/nevonim?utm_source=Sony&utm_medium=SonyFor 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 textJJ Rieder, LCSW graduated from Wurzweiler School of Social Work in 2006 and then completed his post-graduate training at The Ackerman Institute for the Family. JJ spent the early part of his social work career helping children and families through Ohel, JBFCS, Shalom Task Force, and other community mental health organizations in New York. He  is currently in private practice in Howell NJ, and helps couples and families dealing with various challenges and dynamics. JJ lives in Edison NJ with his wife and kids and is focused on family and community matters.To reach JJ you can email him at jjrieder@gmail.com.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 textAkiva Perlman, PhD., is an international speaker on topics of abuse, addiction, and trauma. He has educated several hundred frum social workers from our community and is currently serving as a professor at Wurzweiler School of Social work. Dr. Perlman is clinical director of ODA’s Wellness Institute, a clinic which serves the chasideshe community in Williamsburg. He maintains a small practice in Fresh Meadows where he resides with his Wife Tamar and children.He is also my little brother and I just love hanging out with him and talking. I really enjoyed this one, I hope you do to!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 textJust a heads up, if you listen to this podcast for discussion around mental health and addiction then this episode may not be for you :). Me and my brother Shim just sat down and had a great time talking about all sorts of fun stuff.  I hope you enjoy!Shim Perlman, LMSW, is a licensed social worker who joined the Boys Our Place clinical team during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, focusing on providing one-on-one counseling during this difficult time.In addition to his work at Our Place, Shim maintains a private practice, specializing in working with the elderly population. A native of Far Rockaway, NY, Shim received his degree from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work in 2010. He is the youngest of eight siblings, in a family full of social workers and licensed therapists!Shim’s primary therapeutic technique is derived from Primal Therapy, as he seeks to assist each client with identifying the core issue that is holding them back from realizing their own potential and greatness. Shim is particularly passionate about his work at Our Place, as he helps young people begin to unlock their potential and build brighter futures.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 textJoin me as I sit down with Sholom Gutleizer LMSW, CASAC-T , CCTP.  Sholom was born in Crown Heights Brooklyn, NY. After going to yeshiva he attended Kingsborough Community College for his associates degree and then went on to graduate New York University with his Bachelor's and Masters in social work degrees. Sholom and his family live in Pomona, NY. He currently works as the Clinical Director of Our Village Sober Living, the program coordinator for Neshamos' Companion Network and as a private therapist.To contact Sholom please feel free to email him at SGutleizer@ourvillageny.orgFor 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 textJoin me as I sit down with Rabbi A.Y. Weinberg. Rabbi A.Y. Weinberg's (A.Y.) work with Jewish youth spans over three decades. Prior to founding Project Extreme in 2001, A.Y. served as the Regional Director for the Greater Midwestern Region of National Conference of Synagogue Youth (NCSY) for over 19 years. During his tenure, A.Y. and his staff created and implemented hundreds of diverse programs for unaffiliated Jewish teenagers, with 1100 annual attendees. Programming included retreats, cross country trips, summer programs, weekend activities, Shabbat and daily prayer services, and mentoring programs.A.Y. earned his rabbinic ordination from Yeshiva Gedola Merkaz Hatorah of Montreal. A.Y. is a recognized leader in informal Jewish education, specializing in outreach/ inreach, experiential and outdoor education.To learn more about Project Extreme please visit their website at https://projectextreme.org/.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 textRabbi Shaya Kohn is the founder and director of Ahavas Chaim in Baltimore. Rabbi Kohn epitomizes the essence of the organization wiith his innate, genuine love for people that transcends reality. This exceptional character trait permeates every one of his actions and endeavors. Long before Ahavas Chaim’s formal incorporation in 2019, Rabbi Kohn provided a myriad of services and support for Baltimore’s Jewish teens and young adults.For more information on Ahavas Chaim check out their website https://ahavaschaim.org/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=en Buzzsprout 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 textRabbi Charlop has been teaching for the last 40 years. For the last 25 of those years Rabbi Charlop has been a Rebbi at Neveh in Telz Stone a yeshiva for young men that are struggling with different issues. Rabbi Charlop is a noted author, mechanech and marriage counselor.  Most recently Rabbi Charlop has founded Genesis, a treatment center in Israel that deals with mental health issues and addiction treament. To learn more about Genesis Treatment please visit their website at https://www.genesisisrael.com/To reach Rabbi Charlop you can email him directly at rabbicharlop@genesisisrael.com or via Whatsapp at 972-58-768-5767.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=en Buzzsprout 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 textJoin me as I sit down with my good friend Rabbi Shmuel Skaist.Rabbi Shmuel Skaist studied at Yeshiva Sh’or Yoshuv, enjoying a close relationship with Rabbi Shlomo Friefeld z”tl. For the last 35 years, he has taught Torah and been involved in Kiruv across the US and Israel. Rabbi Skaist is also a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and has performed regularly in Greenwich Village, college campuses, and top venues from NY to LA for many years. He was the founder of Shabbat Tent, an effort dedicated to strengthening Jewish identity at Music Festivals across the USA. An energetic and inspiring speaker, Rabbi Skaist taught at several Yeshivas in Israel and as an adjunct professor at Bar Ilan University before returning to the US. For the last 20 years, he has been the Rosh Yeshiva at The Yeshiva of Newark at IDT. After many years of providing Pastoral counseling to people seeking advice on hashkafic and personal issues, Rabbi Skaist returned to school, earned a Master’s Degree in Clinical Counseling, and expects to finish his Ph.D. in 2026. Meanwhile, he is a therapist dealing primarily with couple counseling at Jewish Family Services in Passaic, NJ.

Send a textJoin me as I sit down with my mentor Dr. Trish Attia. Patricia R. Attia, Phd., LCSW is the co-President of the board for Our Place. Her private practiceis located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. She is a Somatic IFS practitioner and trainer.Prior to her work with the Orthodox community, she lectured and set up trauma and addictionprograms across the country. Her two favorite things are her grandchildren, Revi and Asher Lev.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=en Buzzsprout 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