Thursday Night Call-In Show ☎️ June 11, 2026

Rabbi Shais Taub blends Jewish mysticism with practical, culturally grounded guidance on modern psychological dilemmas. The show addresses a wide range of real-world struggles, starting with managing the escalation loops of obstinate children, and navigating the emotional tension of a parent who became observant later in life while their family did not. Rabbi Taub also opens up a community dialogue regarding the feeling of alienation experienced by older singles over the age of thirty or forty. The second half of the program pivots to deeply heavy topics, featuring an emotional discussion with a woman who had just received her Jewish divorce (get) after escaping a narcissistic and emotionally abusive relationship, as well as an intense conversation with an anonymous caller navigating early sobriety, deep-seated resentments, and the psychological wreckage of severe alcoholism. If you have a personal question, dilemma, struggle, or situation you’d like to discuss live on the air, this is your opportunity. No topic is too big or too small—relationships, parenting, faith, emotional struggles, life decisions, personal growth, or anything else that’s on your mind. To be considered for a live call, email info at soulwords dot org with a brief summary of your question or topic. 00:00 – Introduction, 28 Sivan, and the Rebbe's Arrival in America 09:30 – Parenting a Strong-Willed Child 14:54 – Building frustration tolerance and delayed gratification 19:30 – Different personality types and how they respond to discipline 26:23 – Dr. Brown's Black Cherry Taste Test 38:01 – Drink Champs 43:33 – When One Spouse Becomes Religious 54:14 – The family learning curve and managing expectations 1:02:45 – The Challenge of Older Singles 1:14:19 – Matchmaking, dating culture, and practical solutions 1:23:52 – Parshas Shlach: Why the Spies Refused to Enter the Land 1:44:49 – Co-Parenting After Divorce 1:51:14 – Avoiding the co-parenting "double bind" 2:06:22 – Reclaiming identity after decades of manipulation 2:11:21 – Betrayal blindness and self-gaslighting 2:23:00 – The exile of the G-dly soul according to Tanya 2:36:31 – Alcohol, boundaries, and maintaining communication 2:44:20 – Why overreaction often creates rebellion 3:01:53 – Early Sobriety and Recovery 3:08:22 – Pitfalls in recovery culture 3:14:09 – Radical ownership and freedom from resentment --- *For more classes from Rabbi Shais Taub:* 🌐 *Website:* https://www.soulwords.org/ *Follow Rabbi Shais Taub:* 📸 *Instagram:* https://www.instagram.com/rabbi_shais_taub 🎥 *TikTok:* https://www.tiktok.com/@rabbi_shais_taub 🐦 *X (Twitter):* https://www.x.com/ShaisTaub 📘 *Facebook:* https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573478244968 💼 *LinkedIn:* https://www.linkedin.com/in/shais-taub-81a95466/ 🎧 *Listen to the SoulWords Podcast:* 🎵 *Spotify:* https://open.spotify.com/show/51E7XHWFDbZCGJQz7CoAZP 🍏 *Apple Podcasts:* https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soulwords-full-libr… *About SoulWords:* SoulWords is a virtual community hosted by Rabbi Shais Taub, where people come together to explore the spiritual insights of Torah and discover their unique purpose. This platform is here to facilitate your spiritual growth by sharing the mystical teachings of Judaism in contemporary language—making deep wisdom accessible and relevant to your life.