In this episode, I sit down with New York-based comedian and “Up Dating Show” host, Brandon Berman. He shares how a single photo led him from pandemic dating to a serious relationship—nearly an engagement!

We cover:
📸 A photo that sparked real connection
❤️ Balancing differences in relationships
🌿 Managing anxiety with love and support
🧩 The beauty of slow, intentional dating
🎤 How men can handle rejection and date with clarity

👉 Tune in for a heartwarming and hilarious take on finding love where you least expect it.

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In this special episode, I sit down with my in-laws, Fran and Sid Schwartz, who have been married for 63 years! We dive into the secrets of a long-lasting marriage, the importance of shared values, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

We talk about:
💍 The humorous way Sid proposed
💡 How background and values play a role in a strong relationship
❤️ The key to navigating roles, responsibilities, and communication in marriage
👩‍❤️‍👨 Advice for younger couples looking to build a lasting partnership

I also reflect on the impact they’ve had on my own life and family—because when it comes to love, experience speaks volumes.

🔔 Tune in for heartwarming stories, timeless wisdom, and plenty of laughs!

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🎙 Love, Music, and Taking a Chance with Yoni Z & Ashley Eden

In this episode, I sit down with Yoni Ziegelbaum , better known as Yoni Z, a popular singer, and his fiancée Ashley Eden, who works in FinTech. Freshly engaged, they share their love story—full of unexpected twists, big decisions, and the persistence it takes to find "the one."

We talk about:
🎤 Yoni’s journey in music
✈️ Ashley’s bold decision
❤️ The challenges they faced early on and how they finally connected

Their story is a reminder that love doesn’t always follow a straight path—but when it’s meant to be, everything falls into place.

🔔 Tune in for an episode filled with inspiration, gratitude, and the magic of finding your match!

Support the show

Contact Aleeza Ben Shalom https://marriagemindedmentor.com/
Contact Rabbi Yisroel Bernath https://www.theloverabbi.com/

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