Emmi Polansky | A Single Mother Breaking The Stigma

[@CMWerde-jt5oh]

I love this episode!! I’m only 17, not gone through any type of marriage but from this episode there is so much to learn from and so much to gain! I learnt a lot from this and I’m gonna take what I learnt from this episode and use it in my day to day life!

[@bentzywerde]

Wow amazing hope it helps

[@עיליבןמויאל]

The goat

[@estyalby1742]

Keep going💪🍆

[@estyalby1742]

Oop not my comment being deleted😅

[@noemiputter3211]

Hey 👋🏼

[@yochanangordon5981]

We learn from Yosef Hatzaddik that in life we are never sold out rather sent for a mission. It’s clear that Emmy lives with this attitude and is a tremendous inspiration.

[@JudyTuhy]

Well in reverse I was in shock because he had gotten his education and training in life and had no real career orherthan mother. I was so in shock I never really had a lawyer in my divorce and my x took everything. I finally left with no money but one crdit card , borrowed 50.00 and second hand volks wagon van. He took every thing else, checking account, savings account, of , no alimony, and gave me 75.00 per child. I had three children one in diapers. This after 13vyears of marriage. Up to the time I left he gave me 10.00 for food and medicine per week. I had no choice but to go home to a family that had money problems, themselves. Ibthoughtcasciwas driving home that my credit card might get canceled all the way home to nebraska. Oh and my ex took all of my possessions in apt and in storage. But we made it out and on. I thought at times I wouldn't but we did and I learned got an education. My son became a v.p. in electrical engineering and is in A.I. creating right now , my eldest daughter became a college grad accountant now retired and had prominent jobs resolving millions, and my last one has suffered the loss of an envolved as have they all but there is always hope for littlest one. I always say I didn't do it alone God did it all. Thank you BIG Brothers and big sisters organization. They gave mine a father figure who cared. Otherwise my family would have had only my sister and my mother.

[@Rebbbba]

Wow how deep and inspirational rabbi elchanan gordon

[@adinatripp1938]

My favorite part of this interview .. Emi answering at her son’s interview “ I hope I’m not the same person in 10 years” ! 🎉🎉 Go Emmi ! Also totally agree with her comment about who knows that a married couple is providing a stable home environment etc 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@adinab9012]

I learned about Emmi when I listened to her interview on 18Forty and was literally sitting on the edge of my seat throughout her entire story. Since then, I started following her IG page and am so so inspired by her daily courage. I typically save my MPP episodes for my frequent out of town drives, but this is probably one of the first times I’ve actually listened the night it aired. I’m so touched by this story and cannot recommend MPP to enough people. Each episode touches on an even more pressing issue or topic in our community. Thank you for your bravery in bringing these to light ❤ obsessedddd

[@chayamushkahodakov527]

Emmy you are amazing! Such an inspiration for all! 🩶🤍

[@sarahs-123]

Wow!! This episode was incredible and Emmi you are an incredible person!! You brought tears to my eyes. As someone who's divorced now 5 months your words make me feel heard and understood. Keep on doing the amazing work you do! Thank you meaningful minute for the amazing work you do!

[@rachelase6007]

Emmy as a single divorced mom myself your are a true inspiration to myself and all of us doing this thing not by choice.. keep going you are a true blessing to all of us

[@mimisamuels8513]

Dear Emmi, Your courage in turning pain into purpose is truly inspiring. By sharing your story and offering strength to others, you have become a beacon of hope. Remember, even in the darkest moments, your resilience shines brightly. May you continue to find healing as you help others discover their own. May HaShem continue to bless you with clarity, bravery and everything good! With admiration, Your KT💕

[@annelaster6979]

I’m amazed at the strength and positivity this young woman possesses. She is an inspiration to us all. Thank you for having the courage to share your story

[@devorahjacobs746]

Absolutely incredible podcast! I can tell that Emmi has done tremendous work on herself. I enjoyed how transparent and genuine she was. She shared so many take aways that can be used for life. Thanks so much for sharing your story Emmi you are an inspiration!

[@gittelherzog]

Thank you for having the courage to get up and speak! May I say, having had two divorced daughters, the experience of going through a divorce is so difficult yet the growth is enormous. It's like the caterpillar that dies but the butterfly comes alive! It's a huge journey, but it's hashem's way of getting them stronger and he holds their hand all along. You never know if what you've gone through was in order to help others with their struggles. You've got so much to give. Wishing you only strength and hatzlacha for your future. May hashem send you the nicest man who will appreciate your qualities and respect you for who you are!!

[@TheZyarok]

Wow, wow, wow! What a strong and inspiring woman! I love that Emmi responded to the school interviewer with a statement about hoping she won't be where she is today in 10 years. As I listened to the question, I hoped that she would say that, because it's so obvious that she's a person looking to grow. Emmi's visual of the corridor of doors, each holding a person who feels alone, really resonated with me. That's very powerful. Thank you for the inspiration! I hope you find a school that will really accept your son and allow him to shine. Wishing you strength and wisdom along your journey, and praying that you find your other half very soon!

[@zissyschwartz4638]

Your story resonated with me deeply as a fellow single mom navigating life after divorce. Your courage to share so vulnerably is inspiring and gives strength to so many of us walking a similar path. Thank you for reminding us we’re not alone.❤

[@TovahEmunah]

I’m an orthodox Jewish Mom as well. Yes to the please invite us to Shabbos. A lot of what you said resonated with me. I don’t have family for support but fellow Jews have stepped up with such ahavas yisrael and become family. Thanks for sharing your story ❤️‍🔥

[@sorahkline9136]

Emmy,you radiate with such confidence, beauty ,and wisdom,thank you for helping to change the face of the single mom stigma you are a blessing to all of the singles in our community!

[@MeMyselfandI-pz9zg]

Emmy , we never know why we are put in such painful situations where we need to use strengths we did not know we possess in order to walk through it and arrive on the other side. There will come a time , down the line , where you’ll have a chance to see the impact you have made on those who listened to your story. For now , let me wish you continued strength and wisdom as you move forward, raising your son and showing him what an awesome and strong mama he has. Chin up , shoulders back and move on forward. You’ve got this.

[@hl1184]

Divorce is hard. Thank you for tipping the balance scale towards humanization. People are people and problems are problems no matter how you twist and turn it. Thank you Emmi for coming on and sharing your wholeness, healing, emunah and perspective with love.

[@TzippyErblich]

Proof that divorced women are capable, resilient, strong and frum! Emmi, I’ve never heard anyone address divorce with such honesty. You are a role model of strength! May Hashem bless you soon with a worthy marriage partner!

[@BatyaMoller-c8r]

Just finished listening to your latest podcast and as a recently divorced mother of two children I totally identified with what your guest shared so thank you for once again talking about a subject that others may shy away from

[@lorielizabeth5328]

"Its not if... it's when"!!!! 🙏 Amen, Emunah Meira, you blow me away! ❤ You are truly an inspiration to all of us. I couldn't be more proud of the woman that you have blossomed into and the Incredible mother you are. May Hashem bless you with everything you are praying for 🙏 ❤

[@rw8978]

Emmy thanx for speaking up on behalf of all the incredible Jewish divorced women who, after putting their all into their marriage have gotten divorced. Your child is so lucky to have such an awesome and strong mom

[@Hashemsdaughter]

Emmi, you're so inspiring. I love that you emphasized alot on how you came out of this huge challenge so diffrent and how the process made you a different person. You also said how in life we dont know always have reasons to justify why things happened but thats percicly not the point. The point is the stuggle and to grow from it. Not understanding why things happen will not change anything at the end of the day, maybe we think sometimes that knowing will make things better, but you emphasized how you DONT NEED TO KNOW IN ORDER TO HAVE INNER PEACE. Inner peace comes from within and knowing your worth is so so so valuable, since no one can take it away from you. Your words are so so so wise, thank you so much for sharing your story. It gave me so much chizuk and may it give many more people. Thank you @meaningfulpeople for interviewing Emmi, her story is so inspirational. I hope the story will light up the darkness of the many that search it. Thank you!

[@loveoneanother617]

Thank you for making yourself vulnerable. You are truly breaking the stigma... that you can open up after having gone thru the trauma of your shocking of a divorce. May Hashem continue to give you strength!! Sending love & hugs ♡♡♡

[@ssj1423]

Your story is very similar to mine im a newly single mom of 2 i started following you since my divorce and your story really captures every essence of your horrible experience thank you for your voice you have no idea how many people you are touching . I know the right person who will comes into your life will be so deserving of you 💓

[@estherberger9834]

EMMY YOU ARE AMAZING! YOU ARE BRAVE! YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION TO SO MANY YOUNG WOMEN GOING THROUGH THIS! ❤️

[@srulywettenstein9471]

Best line ( so far ) Just because there are 2 parents at home who says it's a healthy home raising healthy kids! I'm a divorced single father and to hear someone say what's on my mind is powerful! Kol hakoved for this interview

[@sarahgluck1433]

Very nice to see her emuna and acceptance. Your program is marvelous.

[@MichalWeinstein1]

It’s true. There are a lot of people who are divorced. The difference is how one picks themselves up after and chooses life. Emmy chose life and by doing that inspires so many who are going through hard times.

[@NaomiReid-g3s]

This podcasts are absolutely amazing!! Emmy is a really inspiring person!!! Thumbs up if you love these podcasts and\or agree Emmy really is one of those Meaningful People!! 👍👍👍🌹😁

[@juliehoch5144]

I was also divorced with 3 small kids. Remarried now 27 yrs...life goes on after mistakes and people can REBUILD their lives.

[@user-pj4qr5gt7j]

בס"ד You are an amazing person. I had to stop in middle of this podcast and comment. I am almost sure that youll think that Im a bit exaggerating, but I never heared somebody who has spoken of her life at this age with such clarity, strong emunah, very mature and smart. I have no doubt great success is ahead for you. You give much pride to our frum community.

[@nechamapiller2367]

Thanks Emmy for getting the courage to speak on behalf of single moms and empower other single moms

[@geniusintraining1]

Loved this episode and so inspired by Emmy's wisdom on getting through the hard times. I really wish there were fewer/no ads during these awesome episodes.

[@ao.h.b4570]

Thank you to take the time to bring amazing people !!!!

[@AftonGroveKnitter]

Thank you for the strength and courage it took to speak out on such a sensitive subject.

[@chayafordonski]

Emmie, you are an inspiration to us all. You shared so openly and gave beautiful advice all at the same time. You are brave for doing this and you have touched so many already. Hashem should give you the strength to continue on this incredible path you are on and iyh the right time will come for all your dreams. Nachi, your reframe was beautiful. Emmie is the poster person of choosing life!! Thank you, thank you!!

[@mommyof7kah]

I was a single mom of 4 for 5 years. I am now remarried. I cried when Emmi was talking about family and friends being sensitive about simchos and the pain of being divorced at simchos. You dont forget that pain.

[@dorothyroness8128]

Emmi, I have been watching you on Instagram for a long time now. Almost at the begnning of your divorce when you started your single journey. Seeing your son grow up and your everyday life with him, and all the reels you posted. When I watched you start training for the marathon, I was astonished at your positivity, ambition, and growth. And seeing you finish that marathon and running up those steps, I was in awe of you. You have brought tears to my eyes over and over again. You have inspired so many people with your story, but more importantly, with your Emunah and Bitachon. And now to see you on Meaningful Minute! I was so shocked and proud to see you! What an amazing, strong, mature young woman you have become. And I can't wait to see the day you post your wedding on Instagram! I know it will happen! May Hashem bless you with all that you Daven for, and may it only be for the good!

[@B100-R]

I wish I could say my story. But my kids are at an age where they would be uncomfortable with me doing that. Maybe one day…….Thank you for speaking on behalf of us single moms who never ever wanted this.

[@shaneem.3186]

I’ve been following Emmi for a while. She’s such an inspiration and so strong. Thank you so much for having her on.

[@user-tg4mk2vy1h]

Emmy is so inspiring and has so much strength and power! I don’t know how she does it! 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@chayapinsky6887]

This is so great to be able speak up and be open on with this and all other podcasts bringing up so many different topics!! TY MPP

[@leahherskovits384]

As a fellow single mom ,divorced of 2. I resonated with Emmy in various ways. Thank you for sharing and being vulnerable. You are not alone! We got this!

[@nelli613]

Wow Wow wow!! Thank you for sharing your story!! So inspiring!! loved every minute you should win an Emmy award!! 🤍💪💝

[@Chedva-p8h]

Awesome!!!!!! So much strength Emmi!!! I love this point you mentioned "it's a choice to do it" It gives me chizuk in my personal life. Thank you Emmi!!!!!!!!

[@fraidyosina5135]

So proud of you Emmy! Your amazing!!

[@TamarN-g5e]

Thank you for sharing your story with such poise, authenticity and positivity!

[@dohaboukraa8376]

She is amazing and her enthusiasm is sooo contagiously effective! It's kind of obvious why Hashem has chosen her to inspire a generation wich struggles with the challenges she currently faces and be a reminder of light to evryone willing to see it.

[@sbelinsky7958]

After watching the entire episode, what struck me was how healthy Emmy sounds. I am certain that this is in major part due to her nurturing and supportive parents. I believe it's important to point out how much our parents affect our lives and in turn how much we, as parents, affect our children's lives. Emmy B"H has confidence, resilience and positivity which she has obviously worked on and developed amazingly! And in the background she has a strong support system which holds her up and believes in her! I recognize this from my own personal experience with my divorce and BH subsequent remarriage. A huge part of the healing process is the support. Family, most importantly, but also friends and community. The support or lack thereof make all the difference. While my divorce experience was completely different from Emmy, the similarities of the support and being able to return to a strong, healthy mindset relatively soon stand out. I loved listening to Emmy and hearing her clarity and confidence knowing that she has the support she needed to get to where she is. I daven that this podcast helps her and all women in similar situations to get more community support which is often harder to come by. Thank you meaningful minute for bringing such positive awareness!!

[@MeirS-o8h]

Thank you so much for the podcast!! I started watching these meaningful videos when I wasn’t frum, and I’m not gonna lie these videos got me lit about yidishkeit and now I’m on a full path towards becoming a full fledged yid. Thank you so much for all the amazing work you do!

[@daniel.abramson]

Listening to Nachi and his guests is like a brain hug with a side of inspiration. Keep up the good work, so I can keep pretending I’m productive while binge-listening!

[@Sara1818cvv]

Thank you so much for all these incredible podcasts that bring so much important awareness to the Jewish community!!

[@menuchablank9023]

This is incredible. Emmi, your attitude is so inspiring!!! Sending love

[@Lowkeyel1]

Thanks this is so inspiring ❤❤❤

[@CeceStar-z6m]

Yes Emmi! This is very inspiring, thank you.

[@user-pj4qr5gt7j]

בסד This podcast is extraordinary! This should be running viral!!

[@alizasiegel2705]

Listened to this podcast with warm delicious hazelnut coffee. As a child of single mother who B"H remarried, this episode resonated deeply with me. B"H my mother was blessed with her inner tools to cope. So happy that Emmi Polansky is putting a voice for the community of single mothers out there and wishing her iy"H a lovely chatan and father figure for her son b'karov mamash. Ty for the content!

[@YaakovWMusic]

Wow, what a strong and wise woman! Wishing You only good things in your life!

[@gilashroot8697]

Your articulation of being divorced is whole hearted and heart felt. A widow and orphan are Torah obligations to look after. Why is a divorced woman or a divorced Mother not a Torah obligation also?

[@letsgettserious]

Nobody chooses to be an orphan, and very few women choose to be widows

[@JJ-kf4kc]

She sounds like an amazing mom, but there are so many women who are literally struggling doing what she does..... Wish you would reach out to those women.

[@debbierosenzweig8801]

Thank you, Emmi, for your bravery in sharing your story with us. You are an insightful and well spoken young woman. May Hashem provide you with all that you desire in life.

[@sargeee115]

Such a beautiful and inspiring podcast❤️

[@RochelWaldman]

Thank you for sharing with us. Emmi. you are a very strong woman. Continue to help others when you can.

[@gilashroot8697]

This is what courage looks like! Emmy, this is totally heartbreaking. ❤❤❤. Thank you for unpacking what happened. It is incredible how you grew and healed. It is amazing that you were able to move into your patents' home. You all grew, but it seemes like you gained so much. I agree completely, you have to believe in yourself and live the best life we can live. I think that you answered the school very well. I would have responded the same way. You have an incredible attitude and perspective. I am proud of you for walking down the isle. You forgave yourself, stood up to yourself and everyone who has gone through divorce and broke the ugly awkwardness and stigma. You took on the fight for yourself and other divorced women. That is probably why you were chosen as a role model. So thank you and well done. I hope that you get the opportunity to merit a happy marriage. Your wisdom makes you a better person and even more deserving for a happy marriage and continue building a beautiful family.

[@jenniferfrand125]

Also a divorced mother of the most precious boy..divorced for 13 years. Thank you for sharing your experience! Ain od milvado. We need more ppl to speak about incredible parents raising children alone or co parenting..not easy ..but Hashem hears all our tefilot and gives us strength. Stay strong!!!

[@renaberman3355]

What an amazing person. Thank you for sharing yourself and your situation.

[@treasureitforward]

Emmi I miss you at OTF. YOU ROCK. Keep being an inspiration. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@letsgettserious]

Why are there never interviews of single fathers?

[@joycebuckman7331]

This is a great comment.

[@evelynkairey]

May Hashem continue giving Emmi the strength to deal with this challenge. May she find and marry her best zivug very soon.

[@sabraeast]

I love how this channel talks about taboo subjects in such a kind, meaningful and respectful way,

[@sophieharary]

Wow! Emmi, you’re a wonderful, beautiful & strong young woman! I learned so much from this interview. Your future husband is going to be a very Lucky man when he marries you bzh!! You are a CHAMPION 🎉

[@AriPfeffer]

Best podcast nachi. She’s so brave ! She blew out the shame. It would be so easy w out effort to judge but she owned it ! Great job

[@thechanins]

Single parents, get in touch with "my extended family" great organization

[@ShiraHerman]

Beautiful podcast! Emmi you are something special. Your strength is shining through every word. May you find your bashert in a good time, quickly, easily and see all the positive results of your tremendous efforts!

[@shaniklein7334]

Wow Emmy ur so so strong!! I know ur family for a long time and u r so lucky to have their support. I have a friend who went through a similar situation where the husband left before the baby's bris. He couldn't handle having a baby. And now she's remarried. There's hope. Keep it up!!

[@lisakingsley6515]

Being seen is something what I always wish for. It means the world to me, esp when you are by yourself.

[@loveoneanother617]

Unfortunately, there is definitely not enough support or compassion for divorced in the frum community

[@SipouraGhiam]

Best podcast ever!!

[@VivianRusso13]

Another amazing interview! Emmie is so inspiring BH! I look forward to her Stories of Hope episode BH 🙏 and also the new permanent co-host of the MPP to replace the dearly missed Momo Bauman. That new intro jingle Is going to rock!

[@Litefrire]

The difference with the widow and the divorcee is that often the divorcee has a father for their kids who can help financially and does have custody, a widow is totally alone. There are many divorcees where the father or (mother) isn't involved at all and then they need as much help as the widow. There are simply not enough resources to help everyone in need and so priorities have to be made

[@Zxxkprods]

These podcasts help us all be more accepting. BeH we can begin to do this for ourselves as well

[@joycebuckman7331]

Love the comments of the therapist.

[@sdr5863]

Nochi, you don't need a co-host. You're great on your own!

[@user-pj4qr5gt7j]

Its true that Nochi is excellent but this new person does enhance this episode very much!

[@user-tg4mk2vy1h]

Keep going and inspiring everyone! You are incredible! 🩶🤍

[@lisaschlussel4435]

Thank you for sharing your very personal story and giving us guidance on how to be more sensitive and supportive. I agree that we often appreciate what we have more when it is challenging to get there.

[@chanydafner7126]

She has such a positive outcome of the life she went through that she’s able to help so many people to try to be positive a well just by her personality which is unreal.

[@FayJacobowitz]

Very smart young woman The world is different then before unfortunately there is many divorces today Don’t understand why young people don’t try their hardest to stay together it’s so important

[@letsgettserious]

Many reasons under the current laws, and the current culture, unfortunately

[@Un-Known-m1k]

Such an inspiration thanks for sharing your story this was definitely a great interview May Hashem continue to bless you.

[@isaacsmom9772]

How lucky she is to have a family and family support. I'm a single mom, a widow, who also lost 2 cjildten, to a child with severe trauma and issues and have no family at all

[@joycebuckman7331]

I’m so sorry.

[@edenl2560]

Thank you so much for your courage ❤

[@Rosalielieberman]

As a grandmother of shidduch, and almost shidduch age (one married, B"H), it's important to listen to this story. Plenty of sad divorce stories, and some marriages that stay but are compromised by, let's say, upsetting behaviors. One thing that should be emphasized for parents of young men, or girls, looking for shidduchim. Be honest, is your child really ready for making such a commitment. Does he/she understand the responsibilities? As parents, are you ready to confront your child if the marriage is going thru a tough time, and you know inside of you your child isn't doing the right thing?

[@letsgettserious]

what is the commitment exactly?

[@Rosalielieberman]

@@letsgettserious Figure it out for yourself.

[@malkykatz9160]

Great episode ❤

[@mottyk8491]

Second marriage is difficult, but it takes effort: the key is getting over the trauma of the first one

[@Icandothis-o1z]

Thank you Emmi. From another single mom

[@lisakingsley6515]

I have such a good friend who is so sensitive to people. I cherish her❤

[@Gherkin-b5o]

The new host is amazing!!! ❤

[@letsgettserious]

1:13:00 this illustrates how out of control our "sensitivity culture" is. Someone announcing their engagement should not cause pain to you. If it does, it is something you need to work on. Obviously there is a normal human reaction that someone else's good news can remind you of something negative in your own life. But it cannot be up to everyone to refrain from living their lives because it might cause a reminder to some divorcee of the fact that she is divorced.

[@rochelbrown6597]

One second at a time ...maybe that's good for my arthritis too. May G-d bless you with everything you need...

[@Tatyana-ql2uu]

Love this spot cast ❤

[@queensboroughcommunitycoll6734]

Nachi Gordon is one of the greatest!

[@yaakov6570]

Wow what a beautiful podcast