Rise & Shine with Adrienne Gold Davis

There Is a Crack in Everything | Finding Strength in the Broken Places

What if the broken parts of your life are not something to fix, but something to carry with purpose?

In this episode of Rise and Shine, Adrienne explores a deeply Jewish perspective on resilience, identity, and growth. Drawing on a powerful story about a familiar bridge, the wisdom of the Talmud, and the enduring strength of the Jewish people, she reframes what it means to live with both joy and pain at once, offering a grounded, practical approach to navigating challenge, parenting through complexity, and leading with Jewish values.

For those seeking meaning, strength, and clarity in uncertain times, this episode is a reminder: resilience is not perfection. It is learning to move forward with courage, faith, and purpose.

The Rise & Shine Podcast Series is made possible by the generous support of Bonnie Vozar of Chicago, Illinois. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at info@momentumunlimited.org

What Happens After Death in Judaism? The Soul, Afterlife, and Grief

What happens after death in Judaism?

Adrienne explores the Jewish perspectives on the afterlife, the soul, and mourning, and how these ideas shape how we respond to loss. Drawing on personal experience, she reflects on why words often feel inadequate in grief and why presence can matter more than explanations.

Through a well-known Jewish parable and classic sources, this episode offers insight into how life prepares us for what comes next, and how we can better support others through loss.

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Resources mentioned in the episode:
Remember My Soul by Lori Palatnik
From One Life to the Next Life: The Sacred Passage After Death by Lisa Felder
The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning by Rabbi Maurice Lamm

The Rise & Shine Podcast Series is made possible by the generous support of Bonnie Vozar of Chicago, Illinois. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at info@momentumunlimited.org

What Are We Building That Will Last?

One of the most powerful ideas in Jewish thought is this: We are not just living for ourselves, we are building for the next generation.

In this episode, Adrienne reflects on what it means to “choose legacy over self” and why effort doesn’t always lead to immediate results.

It’s a perspective shift that feels especially relevant right now, when so much of life feels urgent and immediate.

But the real question is: what are we building that will last?

 

The Rise & Shine Podcast Series is made possible by the generous support of Bonnie Vozar of Chicago, Illinois. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at info@momentumunlimited.org

Tzedakah Reimagined: Why Jewish Giving Starts With You

Adrienne Gold Davis sits down with Momentum CEO Tara Brown to reframe tzedakah not as charity, but as a core expression of Jewish identity, leadership, and purpose.

 

Together, they unpack why a generation of committed givers often directs that energy elsewhere, and how Jewish mothers are uniquely positioned to change that.

 

Drawing on personal stories and Jewish wisdom, Tara and Adrienne show how giving, done right, is dignified, purposeful, and transformative for both the giver and the community.

 

If you want to raise givers and be one, this episode will change how you think about tzedakah.  

 

 

The Rise & Shine Podcast Series is made possible by the generous support of Bonnie Vozar of Chicago, Illinois. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at info@momentumunlimited.org

Encore Episode: Reclaiming Our Royalty

It’s easy to become overwhelmed by the bad news in the world. Adrienne explains how to avoid this paralysis and reclaim your joy. 

Encore Episode: Sugar and Oil

A sugary epiphany helped Adrienne Gold Davis reimagine all that Passover can be.

 

Have a Happy Passover!

 

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How to Build a Peaceful Home: The Jewish Practice of Shalom Bayit

What would it look like if your home felt genuinely peaceful, not just conflict-free, but whole?

 

Adrienne Gold Davis and Jessica Berkowitz explore Shalom Bayit, the Jewish value of peace in the home, and what it actually takes to build a family life shaped by wholeness and intentional relationships. Through personal stories and Jewish wisdom, they unpack why the people we love most often see our roughest edges, and how to respond with more humility and care.

 

You’ll walk away with practical tools for the real work of family life: apologizing out loud, choosing connection over ego, setting healthy boundaries, and pursuing peace even when you’re the only one ready to try.

 

If you’ve ever felt frustrated at home, craved more calm in your family, or wondered how to model emotional maturity for your kids — this episode is for you.

 

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The Rise & Shine Podcast Series is made possible by the generous support of Bonnie Vozar of Chicago, Illinois. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at info@momentumunlimited.org

The Power of One Choice

Making a choice can feel terrifying. But not choosing is still a choice.

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Deborah Gilboa and Adrienne Gold Davis explore the science of fear and the Jewish concept of courage. From the amygdala’s instinct for safety to the idea of "Holy Chutzpah", this episode reveals how small moments of awareness can transform the way we respond to life’s challenges.

A conversation about resilience, motherhood, and the courage to live with intention.

The Rise & Shine Podcast Series is made possible by the generous support of Bonnie Vozar of Chicago, Illinois. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at info@momentumunlimited.org

Raising Resilient Children Starts With Us

“Why can’t they just listen?” We’ve all thought it.

But what if the moment that frustrates you most… is actually an invitation to grow?

Momentum's Director of Education and Evaluation, Dr. Ronit Ziv Kreger shares research on why praising effort builds braver, more resilient children and how adopting a beginner’s mindset can transform the way we parent.

Instead of: “She’s so smart.”
Try: “I see how hard you worked.”

Instead of: “They’re wrong.”
Try: “What can I learn here?”

This is what a growth mindset looks like in real life in our homes, in our relationships, in ourselves.

 

 

The Rise & Shine Podcast Series is made possible by the generous support of Bonnie Vozar of Chicago, Illinois. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at info@momentumunlimited.org

The Purim Basket

Enjoy this encore episode - Have a Happy Purim!

 

Purim isn’t just for partying! It is also an opportunity to pursue peace and increase our generosity. Adrienne Gold Davis explains. 

 

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