Walking Rebbe Nachman's Path with Rav Shlomo Katz

Is it okay to be sad?

Rav Shlomo Katz clarifies the critical distinction between "Sadness/Depression" (Atzvut) and a "Broken Heart" (Lev Nishbar) based on Sichos Haran #41 and #42. We learn that sadness comes from the spleen (ego/anger) and leads to paralysis, while a broken heart comes from love and leads to connection.

Rav Shlomo explains Rebbe Nachman's advice to set aside one hour a day for a broken heart (during Hisbodedus) but to be happy for the other 23 hours. 

This episode is a manual for emotional health, teaching us how to cry out to Hashem without falling into the pit of despair.

What is Walking Rebbe Nachman's Path with Rav Shlomo Katz?

Rav Shlomo Katz gathers together powerful teachings of Rebbe Nachman from across Sichos HaRan, Likutei Moharan, stories, and lived Breslov tradition — presenting them in a way that speaks directly to contemporary life.

Each episode stands on its own — a complete Torah, practical and transformative — while together they form a living map of Rebbe Nachman’s path.