{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Shema Podcast for the Perplexed","title":"Episode 16: The Pursuit of Happiness","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2077,"description":"In this episode, Rabbi Michael Cohen and I explore Rav Dessler’s teaching on the opening chapter of Tehillim and discover a radically different way to approach happiness, ambition, struggle, and spiritual growth. You’ll learn how to pursue greater things without feeling deficient in the present, how to recognize opportunity and meaning even when life is difficult, and how to stop allowing external circumstances to determine your inner state. Most importantly, this conversation offers a path toward realizing that a life directed toward Hashem can provide meaning, purpose, and genuine happiness right now.\nJoin the Conversation! \nBe part of our growing community—join the Shema Podcast for the Perplexed WhatsApp group to share feedback, discuss episodes, and suggest future topics. Click here to sign up.\n\nConnect with Rabbi Michael Cohen\nReach out to Rabbi Michael Cohen to learn more about his one-on-one coaching work, where he applies the teachings of Strive for Truth to help individuals untangle inner confusion, clarify priorities, and live more grounded, self-expressed lives. To inquire or connect, email him at rabbicohen@msn.com or connect through LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcohen101/\n ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/vrONp6PJjtKhVPztpPPi3NUVgRowMqAdFKWVcDaLG8Q/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82YTE1/YmYxMjk2ZDlhZDE1/ZTcyMDJjZDU1ZTcx/OTJiZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}