Sony Perlman
Sony Perlman
Parenting With A TWiST | With Avi Fishoff
Parenting With A TWiST | With Avi Fishoff
Parenting With A TWiST | With Avi Fishoff
Sunday 27th July 2025
Explore Avi Fishoff's Twisted Parenting approach to youth addiction and mental health, emphasizing family guidance and emotional resilience.
175 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Avi Fishoff's Twisted Parenting focuses on unconditional love.
- Importance of involving religious leaders in guidance.
- Youth addiction requires understanding and emotional support.
- Family's role is crucial in addressing mental health challenges.
- Parents should nurture resilience and self-worth in children.
Much love to those who love me, and the ones who hate me need even more love.
In this insightful episode, Sony Perlman sits down with Avi Fishoff, the founder of the Twisted Parenting approach, to discuss the complexities of parenting children grappling with addiction, mental health challenges, and religious disconnection. For over two decades, Avi Fishoff has been a steadfast advocate for unconditional love and support, urging parents to maintain their principles no matter the societal pressures.
His approach, Twisted Parenting, is built on the foundation of deep empathy, emotional resilience, and the involvement of religious leaders to ensure guidance is rooted in halachah. Avi Fishoff shares his experiences of coaching hundreds of parents worldwide, offering free services and disseminating Torah-based educational philosophies through his 'Raising Royalty' series. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the emotional pain and challenges faced by youth today and the need for parents to offer unwavering support.
By addressing the emotional needs of children, parents can foster an environment where resilience and self-worth flourish. The conversation touches on the critical role of family and community in supporting children with addiction and mental health issues. Avi stresses the necessity of involving the family's rabbi, ensuring that his guidance aligns with religious values. This holistic approach not only aids in crisis management but also promotes emotional healing and growth.
Sony Perlman, the host, acknowledges Avi's consistency and dedication to helping families and saving lives. Together, they explore the importance of emotional intelligence, the impact of parental love on preventing addiction and suicidal tendencies, and the revolutionary concept of emotional CPR as a means of nurturing children. Throughout the episode, Avi Fishoff offers profound insights into the challenges and triumphs of parenting in modern times, urging parents to embrace their children's struggles with compassion and understanding.
His message is clear: through love, support, and proper guidance, parents can empower their children to overcome obstacles and lead fulfilling lives.