Fighting for Forever | Yaeli and Nesanel Vogel on Stories of Hope with Tziporah Grodko

This conversation features an interview with a couple, Yaeli and her husband Nesanel, discussing their backgrounds, experiences with dating, and the challenges they've faced in their marriage. They both come from divorced families, which has shaped their perspectives on relationships and the importance of communication.
Yaeli shares her upbringing in Israel and Brooklyn, highlighting her feeling of being different due to her immigrant background and her parents' divorce. Her husband discusses his experiences growing up in various cities. They both emphasize the pressures of societal expectations regarding marriage and financial stability, especially coming from homes where divorce was present.
They delve into the challenges of their early marriage, including trust issues and emotional struggles. Yaeli describes her anxiety and the difficulties of adjusting to a new environment, while her husband demonstrates patience and support, learning that “being happy” is better than “being right”.
They emphasize the importance of therapy, communication, and compromise in their relationship, advocating for couples to seek help when needed.
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[@zip19692000]

Takes allot of bravery for this couple to come on and disclose all this private stuff. I truly believe they did this interview to help others. GD bless you for your strength !

[@sarakaye7601]

I love the change in topic. Yes everyone wants to get married, but people forget that it hard to stay married too. Loved it!

[@CarenHolmes-x3j]

You got me teary eyed at the part with Yaeli sharing how she was a mess the first year. I come from a home where my parents used to fight all the time, there was never a quiet moment. The first few yrs I didn't trust my husband at all and kept pushing him away. He was so super patient with me and now I can finally reciprocate his kindness. People don't realize how children from abusive homes are effected, even if they weren't necessarily the victims of the abuse and even if they are officially happily married. Emotional issues are real beneath that smiling facade Thanks for validating

[@mordechaidavidgeberer7552]

This episode should bring true feelings of hope to every married man and woman as well as not yet married man and woman as it has for me. Thank you SOH!

[@RivkaLavian]

What an insightful episode! Tzipora has a true talent of answering the right responses and asking questions in the right way. She allows the guests to share their stories while validating them and asking the questions we're all thinking. Thank you!

[@racheliabgin9242]

I love when nesanel said that it’s not about the event that happens that impacts you , it’s your perception of that event that makes the impact. I think that was so meaningful and true !!❤ also when they said you can’t go around or over something , you must go through it💯💯

[@ZTGprods]

Knocked it out of the park once again! Amazing job Tzipora. You must be an outstanding therapist. You are a good listener and ask insightful follow ups

[@yitzchakenglard2514]

If you have any friends struggling in their marriage. The best chizuk I found is to show them that they are both working on making it work. And that is going to help them keep their marriage. Because they will realize that they are in a normal marriage. I've had friends thank me. Because it took off the pressure thinking they were going to lose each other

[@jenniferfrand125]

I love all your stories!! Being divorced 13 years, I'm still praying I find my basheret. Yaeli is a very honest person and thank you for sharing your journey. Every story is more inspiring than the next!!! I share with all my divorced friends and we appreciate all the chizuk !!! Can't wait for more episodes!!

[@Supergirl39826]

I love how they are open about the challenges they are going through and how they stayed together! Very inspiring!

[@b.miller2799]

I know of both these people, so it’s nice to hear their story. Yaeli is a talented artist and nesanel is a baal tzedaka . Thanks tziporah for another episode. 👏

[@willschneider7252]

This was a wonderful conversation and a wake up call to all the ideas that I have in my head for the future. After 4.5 years of being a widower, this conversation added a little more insight into things that I need to do for the next adventure. this program adds a lot of good ideas and insights into marriage and dating even to the non frum community.

[@ChayaS-q1q]

I loved how refreshing this podcast is. So real and authentic. Really gives hope when it seems like a superficial world that people stick true to their values and are trying to keep authenticity alive!

[@SylviaHaskvitz]

I so enjoy Tziporah's interview skills, care and connection with her interviewees. As one who enjoys interviewing people, she has an amazing skill and talent in bringing out the best in people and highlighting what the listening audience may benefit from. Truly gifted. The people she chooses to interview sheds a different light for me on religious Jews, their joys, struggles and challenges. . As a conservative Jew I am learning so much and am very grateful for your offerings.

[@ahuvas]

I've been married for 18 years and watching the SOH podcasts really brings me back to when I was young....there really is an excitement to that time, as well as stresses, but I just love how this podcast transports me back to the beginning:)

[@HannaBanana9989]

I had no idea how much I needed to hear this podcast. It put so much into perspective for me!! Thanks for sharing your story. So so relatable!

[@tamarzakay265]

I love that this episode was more focused on married life

[@jacobgreenblatt7554]

Thank you to Yaeli and Nesanel for your brave honesty! So relatable! Thank you for sharing your beautiful story!❤

[@user-rl8qg3kl8q]

This story of hope made me feel like being honest and real about your experiences and feelings doesn’t make you prone to judgement, but rather worthy of more respect and more relatable. As a divorcee, Vogels story made me feel hopeful about how wonderful spouse can be despite adversity.

[@DinahZamler]

I look forward to Stories of Hope every Sunday! Every story brings a different flavor of inspiration. Thank you Tziporah for taking the time to do these important podcasts every Sunday :)

[@CoupleofBaschs]

Whoa! Loved this one. I would watch a whole season of episodes similar to this, where we get to see hope and struggle within the marriage itself.

[@MiriamLiazadeh]

Thank you for this podcast. As a girl in shidduchim this podcast has given me hope that at the right time i'll meet The One! It also taught me to keep an open mind because my bashert can be anyone! Thank you!

[@hannahhorowitz807]

It’s been really refreshing to see these conversations come to light. Thank you Tzipora for speaking up about taboo issues in our community.❤

[@MalkyHalberstam-d9y]

I absolutely love the stories of hope podcasts! Literally look forward to it every week. It provides so much hope & chizuk and makes you realize that you're not alone! This week's episode was especially amazing! So authentic, and inspiring! So much to learn from this!

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Who needs music while driving to work when you can listen to Tziporah’s podcasts!!!! Haha ….. p.s Tziporah I love your voice. It’s like music to my ears lol do u by any chance sing?!?!!!?

[@ethelcarson1162]

Love Stories of Hope and look forward to tuning in on Sunday nights. Love how you are bringing real people and real stories for all of us to connect to. This week it was great to hear about some of the difficulties of marriage and how to navigate through those difficulties. Kudos to Meaningful Minute and Tzipporah!

[@fm.8326]

This podcast Makes me love and appreciate my husband more reminds me why I married him and makes me grateful for my own path and story when marriage comes along there is so much you forget with bumps in the road it’s always good to think back and appreciate your journey

[@yitzchakenglard2514]

@@fm.8326 Beautifully said. Don't forget to let your husband know how you feel. He will appreciate it even more.

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The name of her podcast perfectly captures what it's all about. It brings hope to our community and has made a positive impact on society. Through it, we can see just how much progress we're making, focusing on people's strengths and finding ways to support one another.

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Stories of hope shares so much knowledge, inspiration and warmth! Everyone must listen in! It’s like a virtual community! And everyone, no matter who, no matter where, can learn so much depth! Thank you SOH!

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Tzipora you are amazing. Thank you for sharing these stories, for spreading hope and awareness, and for increasing sensitivity across our communities. You are so brave and inspiring!

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This podcast is exactly how the title describes. It provides comfort, it strengthens belief, and of course, it reminds us to never give up hope. Thank you for creating a platform for us all to gain from as we navigate what we, on our own personal levels, can change in order to improve the societal view on shidduchim, singles, and even married life!

[@140raglan]

Every single podcast in stories of Hope has a message that I’ve learned a lot from… keep it up!

[@elanafonfeder9533]

I love this podcast. There’s a lot to learn from each persons path. Tziporah is very empathetic, and a great host. ❤

[@yaelliviem613]

I love how calming it is knowing I'm not alone in the dating process, how there are many others who need help as well. Thanks Tzipora for this awesome podcast and how I can always learn something new.

[@usedclub]

So many important topics in this episode! Loved every second. Was so raw and real…Was at the edge of my seat during my 4 hour trip from Nj to Maryland.

[@crs1199]

Thank you for the opportunity to hear this type of conversations, we are learning to the future to do in our own marriages. Loving this podcast ❤

[@Rochelny]

Wow Tziporah, another amazing, phenomenal podcast! The strength to choose to love each other everyday is so powerful! Love the stories of meeting the bashert (speaks to my stage at the moment) really appreciate seeing this couple, make it through!

[@minakessler8993]

Stories of Hope always has such inspirational people on their podcast. I love listening and thank you for doing this! -Mina Kessler

[@yitzchakenglard2514]

Tzipora, you did it again. Wonderful example to focus on.Rav Nachman Bulman ztl, tried building a community based on everything you have been focusing on. Not everyone can stay in Kolel. But he managed to guide the community (Migdal haemek)in a Yeshivish mined set. And I've heard that he shared ideas with Rav Leff shlitah when he started building Moshav Matisyahu.

[@TheZyarok]

What a fantastic episode, and such an important conversation! Stories of Hope provides great perspective, encouragement, and food for thought! Thank you!

[@TillaGluck]

Tziporah your podcast is really inspiring, you've chosen such important topics !!! thanks

[@esther87366]

Always validating to hear how that start to life in another country affects others as well. This podcast truly inspires me! Thank you Tzipora!

[@bondipodiatry8929]

I love the amazing honest conversations which make people think different about marraige and shidduchim! It makes people realise its not always rainbows and butterflies but it can be even more beautiful!

[@peninai4212]

Wow what a beautiful episode! I appreciate the transparency of how one needs to keep working on their communication and marriage. We are in this world to keep working on ourselves. Thank you for sharing this episode with us

[@Avigailshimunov-m3f]

There was a part where they were saying know what YOU want and how everyone will have there own opinions but you should just follow your dreams and that the answer is inside within you! Wow definitely needed that tysm for all these podcasts they’re truly amazing and helpful in so many ways!❤️❤️

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The podcast makes me feel hopeful for the singles in my life

[@sharpestable]

Every episode is so unique and inspiring. Youre sensativity & compassion in how you ask every question is so special. Thank You.

[@GabbySchultz-c4u]

I love THIS podcast! All the SOH episodes truly inspire me and make me feel grateful to be part of such a thoughtful and amazing Jewish community. Thank you for sharing such insightful stories!!

[@BrosWildAdventures]

This was a great episode! I loved the honesty and how open they were in how marriage isn't perfect and in every marriage there are struggles! Wow!

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Absolutely love soh. Haven’t missed an episode! Thank you for the incredible work you do.

[@jaye2320]

This podcast is a must listen!! It has changed my outlook on how I viewed things previously. We should realized that “Norms” are meant to be broken!!

[@estherberger9834]

Such an amazing insightful episode into what a healthy marriage should look like. It’s a roller coaster with his ups and downs, and everyone can benefit from listening to this!

[@shybar1661]

Tziporah is doing the Lords work! God please bestow only blessings on Tziporah!

[@sofiayudelzon4830]

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[@devorahlevison-cohen4130]

Such a relatable episode!! I am really enjoying this podcast..... so much of what our generation is thinking is finally being spoken outloud!

[@bailaneumann1497]

Look forward to it every week! Each one better than the next!! Keep up your great work!

[@estherspielman-pollak1760]

I look forward to each of your Stories of Hope. I’m married bh for 42 yrs and would have loved to watch your stories years ago. I share it with my daughters who enjoy it too. BTW one of my daughters knows who you are. You are so good at interviewing and getting each side to speak. I believe the stories are ageless. The last episode is so helpful for a world that doesn’t work hard enough to keep their marriages when there are problems and just fly out of their marriages. Esther Pollak

[@bb3200]

Just amazing to feel part of the marriage struggles and triumphs along with the rest of them... thanks for a great episode within a great show!

[@VivianRusso13]

My favorite podcast! I eagerly anticipate Sunday nights for new episodes. It really does give hope! And it's also very instructive, especially this episode. Must hear for everyone, whether single or not. Thank you Tzipora for being a trailblazer ❤

[@PeninaEisenberger]

I found this episode so important! I give courses to dating girls on tools and hashkafa for marriage and make sure to teach that marriage, especially the first year is hard! You and your spouse are not perfect and it takes commitment and work to be successful! So glad this was discussed!

[@RJanowski30]

Such important messages as always! We focus a lot in the frum world on getting married, but sometimes miss the more important goal of staying married. In general we often falsely glorify the idea that the right person will just know how to love us and meet our emotional needs without us ever voicing them. In truth no one is a mind reader and good relationships come from clear and effective communication (and often a decent amount of work). Thank you for tackling this important topic and opening the conversation!

[@aromamom1]

This clip is so full of love and peace❤ I wish this on all the singles!

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Wow stories of hope is by far my fovorite podcast! Inspirationa and hope imbedded in every episode! Once shabbos ends, shnday can not come faster!

[@mindykatz6963]

I love listening to this podcast!! I look forward to each podcast that comes out! Tzipora does such a great job interviewing and asking questions!

[@ST-gb7vy]

Nice podcast! Thanks for sharing your story! Rabbeim advising bochurim on dates should not be telling them to make a decision based on having a good time and attraction alone. This is a pitfall for many. They need to sit down with the Bochur and discuss the things that might be bothering him, their points of differences and try to work it out before entering into a marriage. Marriage doesn’t solve problems, it magnifies it. The more time you figure things out before the better marriage you will have. Take the time to do it.

[@tovakatz9083]

Love the concept of this podcast. Also think the Tziporah is a fantastic host/interviewer. She lets people talk and share without interrupting and asks relevant and insightful questions

[@sshhlisten]

This podcast makes me feel inspired and more insightful. Thank you! Kol Hakavod!

[@laurashaar9767]

Thank you again for yet another inspiring story. Always look forward to the newest episode each week.

[@MenuchaOssowiecki]

Thank you so much for interviewing the Vogel's. I'm so moved by their journey.

[@artbya613]

These stories give me so much hope! I love this couple and their story. Thank you to them, tzipora, and meaningful minute for sharing their story!❤

[@myjourney73]

I was hoping you would showcase a more regular situation such as this one Gives hope to ppl that aren't the top tier Thank u!

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Very refreshing. Love hearing these stories even though I'm a Bubby already.

[@tovababekov8575]

I love this podcast!!! I wait each week for this breath of fresh air and beautiful inspiration! This podcast makes me feel the hope that everyone can find their happiness with hashems help one day. So many struggle but it’s so comforting to know that there are others out there who have overcome and are on the other side of it all. Thank you for this beautiful project debunking all the crazy notions people carry and really breaking barriers to help so many find their other half!! Loving each n every episode! Keep ‘em coming!!

[@tovababekov8575]

Did I mention I look out for the next episode every week hoping it will come sooner….. I can’t sleep till I finish an episode bec I have to hear the ending!! lol Ty for this episode bec we all need to hear this… we all go through stuff and we’re are not the only one trying to navigate. This week is so important!!! Thank you for starting the conversation!!! Sending love!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@harleyroth7226]

So many great topics in this episode! Thanks for always finding amazing people to talk to. Finding the right therapist is sooo important. But once you do your life can be epic. ❤

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Thank you so much for this beautiful, incredible episode! It was very much needed! I've been married for 20 years and learned so much from this podcast! Great job👏

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What an amazing episode! Love the honesty and bravery.

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[@nechamamaron7052]

I loved the topic and the video! Your podcasts are awesome, I wait for each one to come out each week!! Keep doing more amazing work!!!! also as a Kallah Iit really spoke to me and gave advice for marriage!!!

[@ChabadofLego]

Amazing podcast, week after week

[@sofiayudelzon4830]

Ksiva tova ve chatima tova! Thank you Vogel family for this honest conversation. This helps. Thank you Tzipora! Thank you Yaely and Nesanel!

[@dddddcutie11111]

Love listening to your podcast when I get the opportunity. It is always amazing to hear from people who I see on Instagram but don't actually know them personally and it really helps to see that other people also live through things and are able to grow from them.

[@chanaspira2529]

Great episode! So much wisdom in it! Thank you Tziporah!

[@shaniklein7334]

I find it funny how at (30min) she said she liked that they shared the same background of coming from divorced homes bc they understand eachother when that's not what she originally wanted. I also come from a divorced home and remember my husband was embarrassed to talk about his parents when we were dating since they had a healthy relationship. He didn't want me to feel bad that he had a good upbringing. I thought he was crazy! Dating was not a fun road. I also totally agree (at the 40min) that ppl need to go through the hardships together in order to grow. That's what builds the relationship stronger without a doubt. It's totally normal to feel nervous or unsure in the beginning no matter where u come from. Also a huge fan of a premarriage counselling. I was never big on therapy, still not big on it, but definitely changed our relationship. So nice to see understanding

[@Esti-l7n]

I really like what Yaeli told her husband when they were dating that whatever you do, you should be the best at that, this is a great idea!

[@miriammoss-pb7gk]

wow! another amazing episode! They were so honest and open and it was so inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story!

[@miriamlevy594]

Amazing episode! Such an important topic that needs to be talked about more in our community!

[@YLvids]

Really great stuff. When we were engaged, my wife and I listened to Rabbi Klatzko’s 10 rules of marriage shiur together. We then discussed it and came up with our own 10 rules for our marriage. One specific thing that we discussed, which actually relates to more than one of our rules, is how much we despise marriage “jokes.” There are lighthearted exceptions, of course, but we both believe that, in general, these “jokes” that are thrown around- even by otherwise respectable people- are extremely destructive to marriages, both on an individual and societal level. Anyway, keep doing what you’re doing, good stuff! We’d totally come on the podcast, but baruch Hashem I don’t think we have enough of a story to justify it 😆

[@user-nc2wh1un8h]

what kind of "jokes"? please give an example(s). thanks

[@NomiGlatt]

I love all the varied stories & topics of Stories of Hope-always wonderfully done & inspirational!

[@NS-hf7vd]

I love Stories of hope I look forward to it every week. This episode and all episodes are mind blowing 🤯. Love what you do Tzipora. Wish we can be friends!!

[@GittyWolf]

I love how inspiring and real the stories of hope are!

[@sarahbaruch2810]

I loved this episode. Thank you so much for shedding light on such important topics.

[@bethg7977]

Thank you for inspiring us with this spin on your podcast. Your positivity and smarts, with the Vogel's authenticity and wisdom bright light and inspiration. Thank You!

[@calanitserur908]

I love your podcast Tziporah! I wait all week to see who your next couple will be 💕 Watching all the way from Buenos Aires, Argentina 🌞

[@shulamitmarcovich1610]

Beautiful episode! Love the podcast! So inspiring, really gives me chizuk. Thank you so much!!!

[@scottfellheimer5142]

Thank you for sharing this inspirational experience. It is all too common people come from divorced homes. Sometimes multiple times or multigenerations. They can also have happy marriages too!

[@devorahhannahschlesinger4620]

This podcast is amazing! Wait every week for it. Tzipora you are a rockstar!!!!!❤

[@emsf1]

Love the topics and it makes me feel hopeful for the young generation

[@Jessica-j4m6v]

What an inspiring video! Keep up the great work Tzipora!

[@elishevalasker9276]

Loving this podcast so much!! Bringing such important and inspiring conversations to the table❤️

[@sarahkrauss-zoldan2560]

Wow! This episode is amazing, you touch on so many topics that are not even directly related to dating but portray the community mindset

[@TaliaKayla273]

I loved this episode! This was such a heartwarming story and I loved the perspective! Also was so inspiring and insightful!! Thank you for sharing your story yaeli and nasanel! 🩷