About this episode
Rebecca Schisler joins Something For Everybody this week. Rebecca is a meditation teacher, artist, and Jewish educator. A devoted contemplative practitioner, she is a full-time core faculty member at the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, where she directs young adult programming and founded the Shevet Jewish Mindfulness Community. In addition, she currently teaches mindfulness at Stanford School of Medicine and with Or HaLev as well as a rabbinical student at ALEPH. In this conversation, Rebecca and I explore the profound themes of mindfulness, suffering, and the intersection of personal and collective experiences, particularly in the context of Jewish tradition and current events. We discuss the importance of direct experience over belief, the role of mindfulness as an anchor in life, and the significance of understanding suffering as a product of attachment. - Timestamps: 00:00 Personal Well-being 02:49 The Importance of Physical Activity for Mental Health 06:12 Navigating Young Adulthood: Seeking Identity and Purpose 12:01 The Impact of Social Media on Young People 18:00 Spirituality vs. Religion 26:58 Meditation as a Path to Spiritual Connection 39:05 Experiencing the Divine: A Shift in Perspective 42:00 Understanding Suffering and Attachment 45:23 Mindfulness in Daily Life: Practical Applications 47:51 Jewish Mindfulness: Tradition and Intention 49:39 Passover Reflections: Chaos and Order 56:49 Navigating Personal and Collective Pain 01:01:38 The Role of Leadership in Times of Crisis 01:05:26 Imagining Peace: A Complex Journey 01:12:10 Joy and Resilience in the Face of Adversity - See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ - Shop For Everybody Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF 👉 https://shopforeverybody.com/ - AMARE GLOBAL: The Mental Wellness Company – On a mission to create a holistic mental wellness platform of products, programs, and people. - Go to https://www.amare.com/155249/en-us/ for $10 off your next order. (use code: EVERYBODY) - Rebecca’s Links: Website: https://www.rebeccaschisler.com/ iG: https://www.instagram.com/beckyschisler/ - Get my free guide of 4 things to quit to transform your life here: https://aaronmachbitz.com/quit/ - To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz (Recorded on April 11th, 2025) Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_) Intro music by Residual Audio (Residualaudio.com) - Episodes You Might Enjoy: #320 - Exploring Youth Identity, Gender Affirming Care & Mental Health - Sasha Ayad, LPC https://everybodyspod.com/ayad/ #338 - How to Create a Life You Are Excited About - Joanna Horton McPherson https://everybodyspod.com/joanna/ - Get in touch: iG: https://www.instagram.com/AaronMachbitz X: https://x.com/AaronMachbitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMachbitz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronMachbitz Email: https://www.aaronmachbitz.com/contact/