My Stroke of Good Fortune | Rus Devorah Wallen [Rerun]

While we take a season break, we’re bringing back this conversation with Rus Devora Wallen, who shares her own experience with a stroke, and lessons from her clients on how the greatest descents in our lives are often a preparation and a catalyst for unparalleled ascent. Find more of Rus Devorah’s work on toratherapeutics.com || * * * * * * * To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at info@humanandholy.com To support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor. Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations ✨ Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday & Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. * * * * * * * TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 1:55 - Meet Devora Wallen: Licensed Clinical Social Worker 3:25 - Understanding Yerida L'Tzorech Aliyah (Descent for Ascent) 5:46 - The Stroke Story: Shavuos Morning Crisis 7:26 - Emergency Signs: When Something Goes Wrong 9:50 - Hospital Experience & Spiritual Tools 12:15 - The Turning Point: Gratitude & Second Life1 3:44 - Physical Transformation: Better Than Age 25 15:26 - Managing High Energy Positively 18:11 - Client Story: Postpartum Psychosis Recovery 21:07 - Mirror Neurons & Relationship Dynamics 23:41 - Unexpected Healing: Tourette's Syndrome Improvement 24:44 - The Three-Legged Stool: Mind, Body, Soul 26:36 - Depression 29:02 - Caring for Aging Parents & Life Changes 30:43 - The Bike Ride Breakthrough 31:41 - Moving Creates Motivation 34:14 - Mitzvah Leads to Mitzvah 35:20 - Three-Legged Stool Method Explained 37:35 - Bedtime Breathing Contest Technique 39:45 - Basic Breathing for Beginners 41:12 - Live Meditation Demonstration Begins 45:01 - Post-Meditation Discussion & Benefits 46:54 - Mental Muscle Training & Daily Practice 48:14 - Meditation as Mental Exercise, Not Relaxation 49:30 - Closing Thoughts