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It's a Jungle Out There | Two Cents Podcast

Become a plus member now at: mmplus.org It's a jungle out there. But are we raising our kids to be afraid of the world... or to illuminate it? On this episode of Two Cents Live, R' Ari and Yossi Bensoussan react to the viral new Thank You Hashem Boys song, It's a Jungle Out There, and uncover the powerful message behind it. The conversation quickly turns into something much deeper: • Are we teaching our children what to avoid, or what they have to offer? • Have we become too focused on fear instead of confidence? • How do we navigate a world filled with distractions without losing sight of who we are? • What role should AI play in creativity, education, and Jewish life? Along the way, the brothers discuss parenting, technology, Jewish identity, the future of AI, learning new languages, and why today's generation may need a different approach than previous generations. A funny, thought-provoking, and unexpectedly deep conversation about raising children, embracing our mission, and finding our place in a very noisy world.

Not Black and White: Anxiety, Dating, and Real Life

A raw, honest continuation of a conversation about anxiety, stigma, and mental health. Yossi and Ari unpack why life isn’t black-and-white, how anxiety shows up in real relationships, and why getting help doesn’t define who you are, it just means you’re human.

I thought I was having a heart attack | Two Cents

In this episode of Two Cents, Rabbi Ari Bensoussan and Yossi Bensoussan sit down for a wide-ranging, honest conversation that starts with Shabbos experiences and ends somewhere much deeper. They reflect on powerful Shabbatonim, the unity created through shared Torah, and what it feels like to be in a room where nothing is being sold — just learned, lived, and felt. Then the conversation shifts. R’ Ari shares something he didn’t plan to share publicly: his personal experience with panic attacks and anxiety, the fear of not understanding what was happening to his body, and the moment he chose to speak openly about it during a live Q&A. What followed revealed how many people are quietly struggling — and how heavy the stigma still is. Together, Ari and Yossi discuss: Panic attacks and anxiety from lived experience Why so many people suffer in silence The stigma around therapy and medication Generational trauma and modern pressure Why getting help is not weakness — and not a lack of emunah The difference between support systems and professional tools This is not a clinical discussion. It’s a real conversation — thoughtful, unfiltered, and grounded in lived reality. All Two Cents podcast episodes can be watched every week on Meaningful Minute Plus. Become a member at www.twocents.plus For more mental health content, articles, and resources, visit Behind the Faces at BehindTheFaces.org You don’t need to suffer alone.

Two Cents Is Back

R’ Ari and Yossi Bensoussan return for a brand new season of Two Cents — honest takes, wild stories, and conversations that go way deeper than you'd expect. New episodes drop every Thursday night — but full episodes are only available to Meaningful Minute Plus members. 🎧 Unlock the full experience at twocents.plus

An Honest Conversation About How The Frum Community Uses Money

In this week’s episode of the Two Cents Podcast, R' Ari and R' Yossi Bensoussan have a frank conversation how the Frum community spends money and what we can perhaps do better. ‏Sponsored by the ZCK Foundation L'zecher Nishmas ברוך שמחה בן אליהו דב הכהן זל *Sponsored* Head to saveaworld.org and help Yad L'achim their life saving work! _______________________________ Head to collarsandco.com and order the most comfortable and best looking shirt on the market! Use promo code: TwoCents for 15% off!

WAR EPISODE: Reactions To The Amazing Jewish Response

It Is A lot Worse Than We Thought

In this week’s episode of the Two Cents Podcast, R' Ari and R' Yossi Bensoussan Unveil The Secrets of Spiritual Success In The Month of Elul ‏Sponsored by the ZCK Foundation L'zecher Nishmas ברוך שמחה בן אליהו דב הכהן זל *Sponsored* Head to saveaworld.org and help Yad L'achim their life saving work! _______________________________ Head to collarsandco.com and order the most comfortable and best looking shirt on the market! Use promo code: TwoCents for 15% off!

Unveiling The Secrets of Spiritual Success In The Month of Elul

In this week’s episode of the Two Cents Podcast, R' Ari and R' Yossi Bensoussan Unveil The Secrets of Spiritual Success In The Month of Elul ‏Sponsored by the ZCK Foundation L'zecher Nishmas ברוך שמחה בן אליהו דב הכהן זל *Sponsored* Head to saveaworld.org and help Yad L'achim their life saving work! _______________________________ Head to collarsandco.com and order the most comfortable and best looking shirt on the market! Use promo code: TwoCents for 15% off!

How To Deal With Things That Frustrate You Beyond Belief

In this week’s episode of the Two Cents Podcast, R' Ari and R' Yossi Bensoussan how to deal with the things that frustrate us seemingly more than we can deal with. ‏Sponsored by the ZCK Foundation L'zecher Nishmas ברוך שמחה בן אליהו דב הכהן זל *Sponsored* Head to saveaworld.org and help Yad L'achim their life saving work! _______________________________ Head to collarsandco.com and order the most comfortable and best looking shirt on the market! Use promo code: TwoCents for 15% off!

How To Approach Tisha B'aav 2023

In this week’s episode of the Two Cents Podcast, R' Ari and R' Yossi Bensoussan how in 2023 we can approach Tisha B'aav. This is the first episode of season 3 of the Two Cents Podcast! Sponsored by the ZCK Foundation L'zecher Nishmas ברוך שמחה בן אליהו דב הכהן זל *Sponsored* Head to saveaworld.org and help Yad L'achim their life saving work! _______________________________ Head to collarsandco.com and order the most comfortable and best looking shirt on the market! Use promo code: TwoCents for 15% off!

S2 Ep. 10 - Chinuch Habanim Part 2

In this week’s episode of the Two Cents Podcast, R' Ari and R' Yossi Bensoussan discuss vital chinuch topics: how to love and discipline your children, the need to instill a sense of security at home, and how to build up your child's self-esteem.

S2 Ep. 9 - The One About Tefillah

Tefilah (prayer) is a very important part of our lives. R’ Ari and R’ Yossi Bensoussan dedicated this episode to that very topic. Tefilah. This podcast is powered by Meaningful Minute. This episode is sponsored by the ZCK Foundation and Yad L’achim Help them continue their life saving work, visit Saveaworld.org

S2 Ep.8 - Our Dream School

In this week’s episode of the Two Cents Podcast, R' Ari and R' Yossi Bensoussan discuss schools and yeshivas- the difference between a good school and a poor one, how to know if your child is succeeding in school, and what schools can change to be relevant to today’s students.

S2 Ep.7 - The Best Questions Ever (TRIGGER WARNING)

In this week’s episode of the Two Cents Podcast, R' Ari and R' Yossi Bensoussan uncomfortably discuss questions- how to ask questions, the need to live with your questions, and the way forward to resolve them This episode is powered by Yad L’Achim! Help them continue their lifesaving work, head to saveaworld.org

S2 Ep.6 - There's Nothing Like Shabbos

In this week’s episode of the Two Cents Podcast, R' Ari and R' Yossi Bensoussan discuss how to connect to Hashem through the genius halachos of Shabbos, ‘Pajama Shabbos’, why Shabbos is the gift that keeps on giving, & the difference between Friday night and day meal guests This podcast is sponsored in part by Yad L'achim. Help them continue their life saving work by visiting Saveaworld.org Two Cents Podcast is powered by Meaningful Minute

S2 Ep.5 | He Said She Said

In this week’s episode of the Two Cents Podcast, R' Ari and R' Yossi Bensoussan discuss how to build love in a marriage, why some relationships develop wonderfully and some do not, and the difference between expectations and acceptance.

S2 Ep.4 | Happily Ever After

In this week’s episode of the Two Cents Podcast, R' Ari and R' Yossi Bensoussan discuss how to define real happiness, why “happily ever after” is not a Jewish concept, how to fail, and avoiding barber shops. This episode is sponsored by Yad L'Achim!Help them continue their life-saving work, rescuing Jewish women and children from Arab villages. Head to Saveaworld.org to hear more. This podcast is powered by Meaningful Minute

S2 Ep.3 | Is Simcha Attainable?

Is Simcha truly attainable? Find out in this weeks episode of Two Cents. Support for this podcast is brought to you in part by Yad L'achim. Help rescue Jewish women and children from Arab Villages by supporting Yad L'achim's efforts. Head to https://bit.ly/33a8leJ

S2 Ep.2 | Taking One For The Teens

In this week’s episode of the Two Cents Podcast, R' Ari and R' Yossi Bensoussan discuss the tragedy of how so many deep concepts in Jewish life are being taken over by fluff, how teenagers can control their social life and environment, and the differences between a life of surviving and a life of living. This episode is sponsored by Yad L'Achim!Help them continue their life-saving work, rescuing Jewish women and children from Arab villages. Head to Saveaworld.org to hear more. This podcast is powered by Meaningful Minute

S2 Ep. 1 | Covidential

In this week’s episode of the Two Cents Podcast, R' Ari and R' Yossi Bensoussan discuss how to pivot your life after all that has happened in the past two years, the beauty of real Emunah, living profoundly with unanswerable questions, and pulling a Fauci. This episode is sponsored by Yad L'Achim! Help them continue their life-saving work, rescuing Jewish women and children from Arab villages. Head to Saveaworld.org to hear more. This podcast is powered by Meaningful Minute