Rise & Shine with Adrienne Gold Davis

Latest Episodes:

Raising Resilient Children Starts With Us Mar 11, 2026

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“Why can’t they just listen?” We’ve all thought it.

But what if the moment that frustrates you most… is actually an invitation to grow?

Momentum's Director of Education and Evaluation, Dr. Ronit Ziv Kreger shares research on why praising effort builds braver, more resilient children and how adopting a beginner’s mindset can transform the way we parent.

Instead of: “She’s so smart.”
Try: “I see how hard you worked.”

Instead of: “They’re wrong.”
Try: “What can I learn here?”

This is what a growth mindset looks like in real life in our homes, in our relationships, in ourselves.

The Rise & Shine Podcast Series is made possible by the generous support of Bonnie Vozar of Chicago, Illinois. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at info@momentumunlimited.org

The Purim Basket Mar 02, 2026

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Enjoy this encore episode - Have a Happy Purim!

Purim isn’t just for partying! It is also an opportunity to pursue peace and increase our generosity. Adrienne Gold Davis explains.

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Gratitude Without Toxic Positivity Feb 25, 2026

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Adrienne welcomes back Jessica Berkowitz to explore a Jewish approach to gratitude that makes room for sadness, struggle, and unanswered questions. This episode pushes back on toxic positivity and offers a gentler, truer practice, one rooted in awareness, intention, and compassion.

If gratitude feels hard right now, you’re not doing it wrong. This conversation meets you exactly where you are.

A Six-Year-Old’s Lesson in Human Dignity, Oneness, and Jewish Values Feb 18, 2026

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What does human dignity look like when it’s lived, not explained?

In this episode of Rise and Shine with Adrienne Gold Davis, Adrienne shares a powerful experience from ADI Negev, an inclusive rehabilitation village in Israel. During a visit with Jewish educators, a six-year-old nonverbal child offered a wordless but unmistakable lesson in kevod habriyot, the Jewish value of honoring every human being.

Through this moment, Adrienne reflects on the deeper meaning of the Shema, the idea of oneness, and how Jewish values are meant to show up in real life, not as concepts, but as actions. A grounding reminder that sometimes the clearest wisdom comes through presence, connection, and the simple act of reaching out a hand.

I Think You’re Wrong, and I Love You Feb 11, 2026

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What is the real antidote to baseless hatred?

In this episode, Adrienne Gold Davis is joined by educator and thought partner Jessica Berkowitz for a grounded, honest conversation about unity, disagreement, and what Jewish wisdom actually asks of us in divided times. Drawing on classical sources and lived experience, they explore why “baseless love” is not enough, how boundaries can be an expression of care, and what it means to practice unity without uniformity in our families, communities, and the Jewish people.

Nostalgia, Memory, and Living in the Present Feb 04, 2026

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When does nostalgia strengthen us, and when does it keep us stuck?

Adrienne explores the pull of memory through everyday moments and classic Jewish texts, asking when looking back builds connection and hope and when it becomes an escape from the present. A reflective invitation to choose intention over habit and to live fully in the moment while staying rooted in what matters most.

Finding Strength When Life Feels Uncertain Jan 28, 2026

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What does it mean to remain faithful when life feels uncertain? Adrienne Gold Davis sits down with Momentum’s Founding Director, Lori Palatnik, for a thoughtful conversation about Emunah, not as blind belief, but as lived faithfulness rooted in responsibility, courage, and presence.

In This Episode

What Emunah really means beyond blind belief.
Practical ways Jewish mothers can find strength and resilience in uncertain times.
Reflections on leadership, responsibility, and presence from Lori Palatnik.
How Jewish wisdom supports everyday challenges in family, community, and inner life.

Encore Episode: The Blessing of Letting Go Jan 21, 2026

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From creeping in the bushes to protect her child to learning the divine art of stepping back, Adrienne Gold Davis candidly shares her struggle with boundaries in parenting. Joined by Jessica Berkowitz, this deeply honest episode explores Jewish teachings on gevul (boundaries), eruv (communal space), and tzimtzum (divine contraction)—offering timeless wisdom for raising confident children with love, humility, and spiritual clarity.

This is an encore presentation from our Momentum Speaks: Parenting series.

As we revisit some of our most resonant parenting conversations, we’re bringing back episodes that continue to support Jewish mothers navigating family life with intention, strength, and love. We invite you to listen again or discover it for the first time.

Encore Episode: Can I Say That About My Kids? Jan 14, 2026

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What does it mean to speak about our children with honesty, love, and Jewish values? Adrienne Gold Davis and Jessica Berkowitz explore the fine line between storytelling and Lashon Hara (negative speech) as they unpack the power and purpose of our words. Together, they dive into parenting with intention, spiritual boundaries, and how to share our experiences without shame, offering Jewish wisdom to help mothers feel seen, supported, and not alone.

This is an encore presentation from our Momentum Speaks: Parenting series.

Encore Episode: Internal / External Judgement Jan 07, 2026

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It’s one thing to feel judged. It’s another when the judgment comes from your own people. In this raw and real episode, Adrienne Gold Davis and Jessica Berkowitz talk about the shame that creeps in when you feel like you're not Jewish enough, or not the right kind of Jewish.

So if you’ve ever been side-eyed or second-guessed... this one’s for you.

This is an encore presentation from our Momentum Speaks: Parenting series.