Pod By Pen

In this episode, I sit down with Maya Namdar for a conversation that is as real as it is uplifting.
After the unimaginable loss of her daughter, Maya shares what grief actually looks like - not just in the moment, but in the everyday life that follows. We talk about navigating pain, holding onto emunah, and what it means to keep living when life feels like it’s been split in two.
But this conversation doesn’t stay in the darkness.

We speak about Mashiach, hope, and the belief that there is something bigger unfolding—even when we can’t fully see it. Maya brings a perspective that is both deeply spiritual and deeply human, reminding us that joy and pain can exist side by side.

This episode is about loss, but it’s also about life - how we rebuild, how we believe, and how we keep going.

Welcome to Pod by Pen—real conversations with women, about life, growth, and everything in between.
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Motherhood doesn’t come with a filter… and Tamari Jacobs isn’t pretending it does.
In this episode, Tamari, also known “One with the Pump”, shares her real-life experience as a pumping consultant supporting nursing and working moms - while living it herself. We get into the emotional, physical, and mental load of motherhood, the reality of exclusively pumping, and what it looks like to show up every day without the polished version of “perfect.”

This conversation is candid, honest, and deeply relatable for any woman navigating motherhood in the real world.
From messy homes to middle-of-the-night pumps, this is the side of motherhood we don’t always see - but all feel.
Find tamari on instagram: @onewiththepump

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For years, many of us knew Elizabeth Savetsky as a fashion influencer. Polished, stylish, curated.
However, over the last few years, her voice has taken on an entirely new role.
In this episode, we sit down for a deeply personal conversation about where she comes from, what shaped her, and how she stepped into one of the most powerful advocacy roles we’re seeing today.
Having known each other for over a decade, this conversation goes beyond what you see online. It’s not just about her public stance - it’s about the human behind it. The shifts, the pressure, the responsibility, and the moments that changed everything.
This is a conversation about identity, growth, and what happens when your voice becomes bigger than you ever expected.
About the Podcast:
Pod by Pen is where real conversations meet the women behind the stories. Raw, honest, and a little unfiltered - this is your space for depth, growth, and everything in between.
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Trigger Warning: Discussion of pregnancy and infant loss.

In this episode, I sit down with Reva Judas, founder of Nechama Comfort, to talk about the realities of pregnancy and infant loss and the support families truly need.
We discuss grief, community, emotional support, and what it looks like to walk alongside someone during their most vulnerable moments.
A powerful and necessary conversation.

If you or someone you know is navigating pregnancy or infant loss, support is available through Nechama Comfort.

 833-NECHAMA (833-632-4262) or (201) 724-4093
 [email protected]
 www.nechamacomfort.org

Based in Teaneck, NJ, Nechama Comfort provides compassionate, confidential support to families globally.

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In this episode, Frumee Taubenfeld opens up in a way that feels both deeply personal and incredibly relevant.
We talk about the pressure of being a Jewish woman in today’s world - online and offline - and how modesty can sometimes shift from a meaningful value into something that feels performative.
Frumee opens up about marriage, navigating hard seasons, and the emotional weight that can come with feeling misunderstood or exposed.
This conversation is honest, thoughtful, and full of the kind of nuance we don’t always make space for.
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