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Losing Everything. Finding Myself: (feat. Azriel Boymelgreen)
Losing Everything. Finding Myself: (feat. Azriel Boymelgreen)
Losing Everything. Finding Myself: (feat. Azriel Boymelgreen)
Sunday 3rd August 2025
Join Azriel Boymelgreen on the Neshamas Podcast as he shares his powerful journey from bullying and substance abuse to spiritual growth and resilience.
105 minutes
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
raw
healing
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Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Sobriety Toolkit
Healing Relationships
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Resilience Against All Odds: Azriel Boymelgreen's Journey
Episode Overview
- Azriel's experience with antisemitic bullying and isolation.
- The impact of substance abuse and suicidal ideation.
- Life-changing therapy and spiritual growth.
- Founding The Bereishis Foundation to help others.
- The importance of community and faith in healing.
It's so much better to be raw with your emotions and show people how you're feeling than hiding it and trying to people-please.
In this compelling episode of the Neshamas Podcast, host Moshe Hanen sits down with Azriel Boymelgreen to explore an intensely personal journey marked by deep pain, isolation, and eventual triumph. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Azriel faced antisemitic bullying from an early age, which led to severe isolation and struggles with mental health. The challenges he faced were compounded by substance abuse and suicidal ideation, painting a picture of a young man grappling with overwhelming adversity.
Azriel shares poignant moments from his life, including the tragic suicide of a cousin, which became a catalyst for profound change. Through life-changing therapy, Azriel embarked on a path toward healing, finding strength in vulnerability and the support of his community. His journey is not only about surviving but thriving, uncovering a resilience that allowed him to rediscover meaning and purpose. A significant part of Azriel's transformation was rooted in spiritual growth.
He discusses how faith and the community became cornerstones of his recovery, offering a sense of belonging and hope. This newfound perspective inspired him to establish The Bereishis Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping others facing similar struggles. Throughout the episode, listeners are reminded of the power of sharing one's story, the importance of mental health advocacy, and the impact of supportive relationships.
Azriel's narrative is a testament to the human capacity for growth and renewal, illustrating how even the darkest experiences can lead to profound change and service to others. Moshe Hanen, a certified life and addiction recovery coach, provides a safe space for Azriel to share his experiences openly, fostering a conversation that is both raw and inspiring. The episode stands out for its honesty and the message that healing is possible, no matter how dire the circumstances.
As the episode concludes, Moshe thanks Azriel for his courage and contributions, emphasizing the podcast's mission to bring comfort and healing to listeners. Azriel's journey is a powerful reminder that, with support and faith, life can become not only manageable but truly enjoyable.