Divine Detour

In this profound episode of the Divine Detour podcast, Aura sits down with Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson—author of On Purpose and Positivity Bias—to unpack the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s revolutionary approach to finding meaning in life. If you have ever felt lost, overwhelmed by the pressure to "change the world," or confused about your life's calling, this conversation will completely shift your perspective. Rabbi Kalmenson explains why the modern, secular search for purpose often leaves us feeling empt...

Join The Artists Way Forward to find spiritual reconnection and remove creative blocks. This program offers a path to clarity. Our upcoming cohort launching the week of October 5th, 2026, is designed for anyone seeking a structured space for personal growth. If you feel stuck in your process, this group setting provides the necessary environment to move past obstacles and regain focus. We emphasize the power of community, offering a dedicated space where you can find connection and inspirati...

This episode is dedicated in honor of the complete and quick healing (Refuah Shleima) of Michoel ben Nechama Dina. As we enter the powerful month of Elul, I gather an incredible panel of women to dive deep into the spiritual energy of this season. In Jewish tradition, Elul is the month when "The King is in the field"—a time when God is intimately accessible, deeply present, and waiting to connect with us exactly as we are. But what does a real relationship with God actually look like? How d...

Welcome to this special episode as Aura sits down with Yarin Weltsman (@queenyarin) to explore the deep spiritual potential of Rosh Chodesh Elul and the transformative 40-day journey leading up to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. In this episode, Yarin breaks down her practical 4-week framework for Elul, reframing Teshuva as a empowering "return to self" rather than a process rooted in shame. They discuss the power of somatic dance, overcoming limiting beliefs, tapping into your unique gifts, a...

Welcome to another episode of the Divine Detour podcast! In this episode, Aura sits down with Rabbi Moshe Genuth for a profound and eye-opening conversation about discovering our "Divine Purpose." If you have ever felt lost in your career, struggled to figure out your true calling, or wondered if you are truly on the path Hashem intended for you, this episode is for you. Rabbi Genuth breaks down the complex dynamic between authentic confidence and ego, explaining why the Yetzer Hara (the ev...