Truly Great Life

Wondering how to navigate this wild world? Join me in exploring how to answer this question through the lens of Jewish wisdom, positive psychology, personal experiences and a whole lot of optimism (not Pollyanish or toxic!) so you can create a life that's not just good, but truly great. Each episode will help you build your toolkit for handling the twists and turns of this wonderful, wacky life with bits of insight, perspective, practical tips, and normalizing and inspiring stories. If not now, when? Let's make the most of our time here!

Truly Great Life is a education podcast hosted by Ilana Ivan, with 54 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ilana Ivan hosts Truly Great Life, a education show with 54 episodes published.

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  Some thoughts on how to tackle college essays

  May 20, 20259 minS0

  <p>Some thoughts on how to tackle the college application essay </p><p>#collegeadmissions #strengthsbased #coaching #graduation #careercoaching</p><p><br></p><p>Originally published August 30, 2024. Watch it here: https://www.facebook.com/trulygreatlife/videos/493999030056512</p><p><br></p><p>Know a soon-to-be college grad - or a recent grad - who isn't clear about what comes next? Check out my coaching offers.</p><p></p><p>Copyright Truly Great Life LLC All Rights Reserved</p><p>👉 Get my FREE email course: 30 Ways to Happier & Stronger Days </p><p>👉 Check out my Jewish Superpowers online coaching course</p><p>👉 Explore coaching opt...

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  ✨ Embracing Uncertainty, Rewriting Your Life's Script | Raw DMC with Penina Taylor

  May 13, 20251h 10mS0

  <p>Who says you have to fit into somebody else's box? In this powerful RAW DMC (raw, real, deep meaningful conversation), Penina Taylor takes us on an extraordinary journey of personal growth, and radical reinvention. </p><p>From religious transformations to career changes and her upcoming full-time RV adventure, Penina reveals how seeking truth, embracing uncertainty and staying curious can unlock your best life. </p><p>Whether you're feeling stuck, seeking inspiration, or considering a major life change, this conversation will challenge what you believe about personal growth, identity, and possibility. </p><p>Know someone who needs to hear Penina's...

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  [Recorded 10.1.24] Brief thoughts on the attack by Iran this morning

  May 6, 20253 minS0

  <p>Immediate thoughts on the morning (USA) that Israel was attacked by Iran, on the last day of the Jewish year 5784, in light of a social media campaign I was sharing for the month of Elul about how to connect with God even if it's difficult.</p><p><br></p><p>Originally published October 1, 2024. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/SQ9b8gfJBQQ</p><p><br></p><p>You can see the Elul / connect with God campaign here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_jVhIEynGN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==</p><p><br></p><p>...

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  RAW DMC #5 Unfiltered Truth: The Future of American Judaism with Aaron Weil

  Apr 29, 20251h 48mS0

  <p>In this 5th episode of RAW DMC (Raw, real, deep meaningful conversations), Jewish community leader Aaron Weil breaks down the critical challenges facing American Jewry in the 21st century. With over 30 years of experience transforming Hillel communities and now living in Israel, Aaron offers an unvarnished perspective on identity, community resilience, and the wake-up call of October 7.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're Jewish or simply interested in understanding complex community dynamics, this conversation will challenge your perspectives and inspire deeper thinking about identity, belonging, and resilience.</p><p><br></p><p>Aaron Weil brings wisdom, passion, and...

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  Remembering 9/11 and thoughts on God

  Apr 22, 20258 minS0

  <p>Remembering 9/11 and thoughts on God</p><p>How can we believe when bad things happen? Why should we even try?</p><p><br></p><p>I used to work in the World Trade Center, in Tower 1 and Building 4 years before the attacks. I didn’t know anyone personally who perished but I do know people who survived.</p><p><br></p><p>I don’t have answers. But since I’m sharing thoughts during this month of Elul about the idea of a Creator and (trying to) making the case for starting a relationship with Source/Divine/Hashem/God…..I wanted...

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