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We Can Be Real
We Can Be Real explores the real, sometimes sad, challenging, raw, and vulnerable aspects of life with humor and compassion. As a recently widowed 61-year-old life coach, host Ellen Schweitzer shares her life experiences and the ways in which she found the strength to persevere and thrive.
In this podcast, you’ll hear stories and insights paired with expert advice that will inspire you to face your own challenges with courage and hope. We Can Be Real is the podcast for anyone who wants to live authentically, with raw honesty, and with a sense of humor. Join us as we journey through life’s ups and downs together.
You can learn more about We Can Be Real and Ellen Schweitzer at https://www.yournextchapter.com/
Episodes
29 episodes
Center for Great Expectations: Veronica Finlay
This week on We Can Be Real, I have a conversation with Veronica Finlay, Director of Development at The Center for Great Expectations. CGE is a nonprofit rehabilitation center that seeks to form a partnership with homeless pregnant, and /...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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50:37
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Prenups, Signs of Separation and Having a “Successful” Divorce with Angela Kim, Matrimonial and Family Law Attorney
No one goes into a marriage expecting to get divorced. Unfortunately, the harsh reality is that many marriages fail and when they fail it is so important to have the right people on your side to help you navigate this extremely intimate and sen...
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Episode 27
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43:49
Finding Your “Last Love” with Natalie Kita, Love Coach
If you’re like me trying to date again later in life, you may have realized that dating isn’t how it used to be. In this digital era of dating, you might find yourself intimidated to even start or end up on dates with all the wrong guys. That’s...
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Episode 26
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55:09
The Power of Vulnerability + Podcast Update
Podcast Update: After this episode, I will be putting the podcast on pause for a bit. In light of the cruelty happening in Israel, it feels disingenuous to continue posting content that in comparison, feels so trivial. It is important fo...
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Episode 25
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12:19
Shedding Light on Antisemitism with Lauri Bader
Antisemitism is far from a new concept. Historically, there have been times when it was extremely bad and other times when it leveled out. Right now we are unfortunately in a really bad, really scary time. This week on We Can Be Real Lauri is b...
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Episode 24
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32:56
Love Has No Age Limit: Widow’s Perspective on the Golden Bachelor with Debbie and Jaynee
For the first time ever, The Bachelor franchise is giving someone a second chance at love in the later part of their life with the release of The Golden Bachelor. As widows ourselves, my friends Debbie, Jaynee, and I were interested in tuning i...
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Episode 23
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43:47
We Stand for Israel with Lauri Bader
In light of the senseless violence and destruction in Israel, it would be irresponsible to continue putting out regular podcast episodes without using my platform to address these horrific acts of terrorism. Complacency is NOT an option here. T...
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Episode 22
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26:15
Cultivating Connection and Capitalizing on Every Opportunity with Mark “MAYOR” Farese
Content Warning: This episode includes brief mentions of violence and murder. We are not in control of the hand we are dealt in life. We are, however, in control of what we do with that hand and how we make the mos...
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Episode 21
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44:51
Overcoming Loneliness One Connection at a Time
You don’t have to be physically alone- widowed, separated, single, etc. to feel alone. As humans, we are driven by connection and human interaction so even if we’re seemingly surrounded by people the majority of our lives, that feeling of lonel...
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Episode 20
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18:33
Finding Light in the Dark Through Artistic Expression with Stephanie Hirsch
Creativity is inside all of us and it does not matter which medium we choose to practice, the path to self-expression and self-development is through artistic expression. This week on We Can Be Real I’m joined by Stephanie Hirsch to talk about ...
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Episode 19
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39:37
Confessions of a Female Rabbi with Rabbi Rebecca Keren Eisenstadt
If I asked you to picture a Rabbi, you may have a specific type of person in mind and that person most likely wouldn’t have the Instagram handle @myhotrabbi. Today’s guest is challenging these stereotypes and paving a path of her own sharing Ju...
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Episode 18
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54:34
The Mindset Shifts to Overcome a Binge Eating Disorder with Meghan McDonough, Former Client
Overcoming a binge eating disorder (or any eating disorder for that matter) is so much more than focusing on gaining or losing weight. There are a series of mindset shifts that need to happen first so that you can begin to make healthy choices ...
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Episode 17
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58:17
Reevaluating and Leaning Into Your Core Values
I’ve been thinking a lot about core values because I used to believe that I would have the same core values for a lifetime. Recently, after reevaluating my core values, I have noticed a shift away from my focus on being a wife and a mother to v...
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Episode 16
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17:19
Surviving The Grief of Losing a Loved One with Brittany Pinto, LMSW
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult life experiences someone can go through. We all experience and process our grief differently and thus, survive in our own ways. Regardless of how you work through your grief, talking to someone ca...
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Episode 15
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57:19
Building Resilience in the Face of Adversity
I wasn’t the most resilient when I was younger, often caving under pressure and turning to food and weed to cope with the struggles in my lfie. As I got older, I found my resilience out of the necessity of caring for the people that I loved and...
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Episode 14
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17:41
The Power in Finding and Sharing Your Personal Story with Patrice Poltzer
Your personal story tells your clients what it is that you stand for. It shows them (and yourself through the work to find your story) your purpose and the things that drive you. It acts as a magnet to draw opportunities to yourself because onc...
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Episode 13
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1:05:29
New Beginnings: Navigating the Dating World (or Choosing Not To)
When I started my podcast, I vowed to share my life experiences and how I got through them with strength, resilience, and humility. The same goes for this episode where I talk about being single and dating again after losing the love of my life...
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Episode 12
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25:09
Boosting Confidence And Cultivating Self-Esteem with Hila Revah, LCSW
Self-esteem is linear and confidence is subjective. It is all part of a journey with peaks and valleys made up of the experiences throughout our lives. This week on We Can Be Real I’m joined by Hila Revah to talk about boosting confidence and c...
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Episode 11
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55:52
Identifying the Difference Between Hunger, Appetite, and Cravings with Brigitte Zeitlin, MPH, RD, CDN
Conceptually, we know what hunger is but in our busy lives, we can lose touch with it making it increasingly difficult to recognize the difference between habits and cravings. Differentiating between hunger, appetite, and cravings is so importa...
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Episode 10
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1:04:19
Wisdom Across Generations: An Interview with My Mother, Lenore
There is so much that we can learn from those who are older and wiser than us. That is why this week on the We Can Be Real podcast, I am joined by my mother, Lenore Gensior as she shares her wisdom, life experiences and advice. This week on We ...
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Episode 9
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42:39
Understanding and Managing Our Emotional Response to Triggers with My Daughters, Lauren and Hillary
The word ‘trigger’ has become such a common word in our language to describe an intense feeling or emotional response to something. While many may consider this to be an overused word, we can also see it as a way to foster connection and open t...
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Episode 8
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46:37
Using the Sandwich Model to Approach Difficult Conversations
The most important thing to remember when approaching a difficult conversation is to do so in a gentle, respectful manner that gives everyone the space to feel seen and heard. And using the sandwich method to approach these conversations allows...
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Episode 7
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20:39
How to Handle Difficult Conversations
Whether it’s with a friend, family member, co-worker or whoever else, it can feel incredibly scary to have a difficult conversation. But if the person or relationship is important to you, it is so important to practice healthy communication and...
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Episode 6
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20:36
Why Movement Matters and Sharing the Secret to Building an Online Community with Chase Willman
With the continual rise in online fitness programs post-pandemic, creators and instructors are finding themselves in a unique position to share their expertise and build community in a whole new way. Today’s guest is an expert in just that. Thi...
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Episode 5
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38:27
How Movement Changed My Life (More Than Once)
Continuing the conversation from my first 3 episodes, I knew I wanted to record an episode on the value of movement in my eating disorder recovery. Movement not only was an incredible asset in recovering from my eating disorder but it has given...
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Episode 4
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16:56