Hi friends… In this program we explore sad songs that make us happy… We discover silver linings… We thank Albert Bourla from Pfizer for the quick return to normal post Corona life in Israel… Finally we allow ourselves to just be present, feel and see the beauty in the smallest of things… What a wonderful world…
‘And in the end, the love you take, is equal to the love you make’ The Beatles
This Unwind Rewind is inspired by the theme and music of the TV-show ‘This is us’. We revisit the songs and emotions that accompany us through all stages of our lifetime. How our childhood shapes our personalities and defines our later choices in work, relationships and life. So let’s create those special memories and traditions together… cherish them forever.
Click on this link to listen to the first This is us Unwind Rewind from April 2018
Ringo Starr
Photograph
Bread
Everything I own
Jackson C. Frank
Blues run the game
Gillian Welch
The way it will be
Warren Zevon
Keep me in your heart
John Martyn
Don’t think twice it’s alright
The Teskey Brothers
Crying shame
The Who
Tommy Can you hear me
The Verve
Bitter Sweet Symphony
Noga Erez
You so done
Billie Eilish
Everything I wanted
Anthony Hamilton & Elana Boynton
Freedom
Pharrell Williams
Freedom
Marcelo Camelo
Liberdade
Cartola
Preciso me encontrar
The Gypsy Kings
Love & Liberte
Listen to all the songs compiled on my Unwind Rewind Spotify Playlist – without the talking
Today we start with a Leonard Cohen song that is 50 years old… To then discover some more contemporary jewels… We see how artists get inspired by the generation before and how they elaborate music into the sounds of their own… We go back and forth in time just like sampled songs do… Then to a few covers that will blow you away. We end with sign of the times as all the music we hear now is a representation of this era we live in…
Remember his name: Tamir. A special guest between Tel Aviv, LA & New York. Join us for an hour of live performances of his unreleased music on piano and vocals. Right before he continues to conquer the world…
Listen to all the songs compiled on my Unwind Rewind Spotify Playlist – without the talking
Hi friends, Welcome to Unwind Rewind on IDC International Radio or on any other platform you found me and wherever you are in this world…I’m glad we are together today for an hour about speaking our truth, expressing our voice… Engaging and standing up for our beliefs… Also to express some anger… The oppositions between vaccinated and unvaccinated people and its link to upcoming elections in Israel… The impact on our children and the educational system… Political opinions and personal preferences without judging or changing our feelings and respect for the others… All of this musically accompanied by songs of protests, of change, of justice… And as always to end with Friendship, Awareness, Connection and Love… Shalom, Marilyn
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Crosby, Stills & Nash
Teach Your Children
2
Graham Nash
Prison song
3
Beyonce & Jay-Z
Bonnie & Clyde
4
Serge Gainsbourg
Bonnie & Clyde
5
Neil Young
Who’s Gonna Stand Up
6
theAngelcy
The Revolution
7
Van William feat. First Aid Kit
Revolution
8
Tracy Chapman
Talkin’ Bout a Revolution
9
Jim Croce
I Got a Name
10
10 Years After
I’d Love To Change The World
11
Tamir Grinberg
I was made to love her
12
Joe Cocker
The Letter (Live)
13
Bill Withers
Friend Of Mine (Live)
14
De Grungblavers
Oh Wa Nen Dag (Oh Happy Day)(Live)
15
Jean Bosco Safari
Million Sounds Of Love
16
George Harrison
Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)
17
Freddie Mercury
Time Waits For No One
Listen to all the songs compiled on my Unwind Rewind Spotify Playlist – without the talking
Today we are inspired by astrology… with special guest Joy Lerner we discuss the major lessons of our zodiac signs… We discuss the effects of the elements (Fire Water Air Earth) on our personalities… Our life choices based on our birth chart (the place and exact time we were born) like my own (Gemini)… The meaning of every day… The big 3: Sun Moon Ascendant… How planets go retrograde… And we end with a short overview of 2020 and what’s ahead for 2021….
‘Healing doesn’t mean arriving at a place where you feel happy all the time. Healing means arriving at a place where you no longer judge your emotions and therefore you no longer resist them. Self mothering anchors you with the inner resources confidence and compassion to turn toward your emotions and feel safe to express them‘ Shaelyn Cataldo
Leonard Cohen
Come Healing
Tom Odell
Heal
John Lee Hooker & Carlos Santana
The Healer
Buddy Miles & Carlos Santana
Them Changes (Live)
Blue Blot
Dance to the Blunk (Live)
Magnus
Summer’s here
Adi Madanes
Cherdat Netisha
Eva Cassidy
Who knows where the time goes
Jose Gonzalez
El invento
The Angelcy
Cetacean Stranding
Noam Kleinstein
Song for Yuval
Aimee Mann
Save me
JJ Cale
Magnolia
Michael Jackson
Heal the world
Listen to all the songs compiled on my Unwind Rewind Spotify Playlist – without the talking
Listen to all the songs compiled on my Unwind Rewind Spotify Playlist – without the talking
After another lockdown and so much time at home we enjoy the ease of our family comfort zone… And of Netflix & comfort food… We hibernate, we recalculate and plant our seeds for the next season…
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Lindisfarne
Winter Song
2
Elton John
Country Comfort
3
John Mayer
Comfortable
4
Erlend Øye & La Comitiva
Quarantime
5
Sonny & Cher
I got you babe
6
Lee Hazlewood
Home (I’m home)
7
The Swinging Suits
Greenback Boogie
8
The Strokes
Is this it
9
Eric Clapton
Wonderful tonight
10
Pink Floyd
Comfortably numb
11
Dotan
Numb
12
Cristopher Cross
Arthur’s theme
13
Xavier Rudd
Comfortable in my skin
14
Bob Marley
Three little birds
15
Chris Stapleton
Starting Over
16
Pokey Lafarge
Lucky sometimes
Listen to all the songs compiled on my Unwind Rewind Spotify Playlist – without the talking
As we look back on 2020, we decompress from the year we had…. The optimism of the vaccine amidst the pan(dem)ic bring us to 2021 and our intentions for the new year…
1
Elton John
The greatest discovery
2
The Brother Brothers
Mary Ann
3
Paul Simon
Slip slidin’away
4
Arkadi Duchin
Cheder Misheli
5
Keren Ann
Not going anywhere
6
James Bay
Let it go
7
Gabriel Rios
Let it go
8
Rosalia
Malamente
9
Mana
Bendita tu luz (En Vivo)
10
Leonard Cohen
Famous Blue Raincoat (Live)
11
Roberta Flack
Hey, that’s no way to say goodbye
12
Arik Sinai
Erev Mul Hagilad
13
Joe Dassin
L’ete indien
14
Daniel Guichard
Vieillir Ensemble
15
Phoebe Bridgers
If we make it through December
Listen to all the songs compiled on my Unwind Rewind Spotify Playlist – without the talking
Listen to all the songs compiled on my Unwind Rewind Spotify Playlist – without the talking
Hi. Now that I’m a mom of three, I took my time to share this post. As I wrote posts for my first and second child too (click links to read) I owe you. So in short: I enjoyed three months of our ‘old life’ with my newborn – a third amazing fast and natural birth, a great Brit Milah celebration, family visits from around the world, dining out, concerts, spa treats (yes with days young baby) and many other things that since March became ‘our old life’ and are on hold until further notice…
October 2019 – 30 weeks
So let’s go back to the beginning: a third pregnancy. If you ask me if a boy’s pregnancy is different from a girl I’d say yes; but I’m not sure if that is the reason for an ‘easier’ pregnancy. Maybe I was in a better ‘place’ and maybe it didn’t leave me much time to think about it. So no, I did not enjoy pregnancy, ever. I just let it pass step by step, semester by semester, with a lack of appetite for anything and only gaining 7 kilos. It’s long and there are no shortcuts. The whole 9 months, everyone kept complimenting me how good and skinny I looked, but who cares? I’m the opposite of many moms: I gain weight AFTER birth when I start breastfeeding and regain my taste of food and life…
My 3rd child Raphael was born on December 12th 2019 in what I consider the fastest birth. Both my girls were born naturally at week 38; therefore I assumed this one would clearly be the same. Everything was planned and calculated for a 38-week-pregnancy. Family from overseas came even earlier, all my plans for home and the girls were set. But then baby Raphael reminded us of a first major life lesson: let go of control, the baby knows when is the right time! I became so impatient others kept asking ‘any news? Et aloooors?’ In the last week of my pregnancy I did various attempts and tricks to induce birth. Now I’d like to advise you trust the timing of the babies: THEY KNOW. It was a Tuesday evening at my house with my family; I was having contractions but not more or less than the last few weeks. Around midnight everyone fell asleep and my parents and brother walked to their nearby apartment (approximate 9 minute walk) leaving their phones on as they did for the last month. One hour later the fast forward button hit me and all at once: very strong contractions, an immense pressure on the lower back and the only thing I could say: He’s coming out. I quickly woke up my man and called my parents apartment telling to come NOW. At 1:15AM I called my parents apartment AGAIN saying COME NOW COME FAST; RUN. I realized we wouldn’t make it with the car and we started calling MDA. We both started dialing numbers it took us a few before the right one: 101 (See screenshot below I even dialed 911 LOL). At 1:17AM we called the right number for Magen David Adom. Raphael was born in the hospital birth room at 1:50AM. That is exactly 33 minutes since our phone call. They came super fast: 2 motorcycles and 2 ambulances – I guess it was quiet and they were excited to get a birth. My mom ran from her flat and of course panicked when she saw the ambulances! She saw me briefly as I was in a rush 🙂 The girls were sleeping didn’t notice a thing. The ambulance drove fast with the siren and burnt all red lights (first time in an ambulance). I can tell you it those bumps are pretty uncomfortable when you are in active labour! Arriving at Ichilov hospital a few sleepy women tried to register me and ask questions. I threw my file at them and said gotta no time now. I was week 40+5. God bless Amir my love who managed to be my partner in crime/birth, schlep the bags, do the bureaucracy, AND film the whole ride (I haven’t watched that video yet). Within seconds we were up going up the elevator to be met by the midwife I knew was the right one for this birth: her looks and vibe were exactly what I needed. Beautiful, tall, smiling, blond and good serene vibes. Her name was Sheshi, she said she’ll check opening and in a push he’ll be out. I was opening 10 and she was right…
“He’s here and he’s perfect”
I wish I could remember the smell of a newborn baby forever. What a feeling. The most powerful moment ever. You feel like a superhero. You’ve waited all your life for this moment and especially the last 9 – even 10 – months you were counting down to this. The rest of my 36 hours at Ichilov were spent quietly and connected to my baby despite the fact that Yoldot A (the new luxurious wing) wasn’t available. Still went up there with some wine in the evening with my family and friends, felt like I crashed The Norman Hotel Lobby. I was also a remotely running a big dj production and my team of girls were updating me of the whole night by Whatsapp messages…By the morning Amir went home and a few hours later my daughters parents and brother came to meet the youngest member of our family. No need to explain the emotions and pride…. By Friday noon time I was out and by the evening we were dining at TYO in Neve Tzedek. Finally I had my appetite back, a big glass of cold white wine. I know some people and traditions refuse to take a newborn out. Well I do. I did it with my girls too. Raphael went out everyday since he was born including to a rock show 4 days later. I was on such a high of finding my body back, of having met him finally, of having had such a powerful birth. Of not being pregnant anymore.
Thanks to my brother we had great photos and graphics. And my dream was a brunch at The Norman with my family, friends and work colleagues. It was so hard to wait and not be able to plan, but the minute he was born we were on it. It was the perfect celebration and I’m glad I listened to moms advice: to separate the actual Brit Milah from the celebration. We did a small intimate family gathering at our house with the mohel. I cried a lot. The baby was fine and then we walked to The Norman Hotel and had a great festive brunch, and I had a lot of bread pudding. Baby slept through the whole thing and I couldn’t show off his bow tie and ‘schleykes’…
A third child is like what I was used to hear from others. Lovey Dovey. The first three months were pure bliss. He completed us but at the same time the girls weren’t too disturbed by his arrival. We prepared them well by using the usual tricks: lots of talking, a baby gift to/from him, involving them in his life yet maintaining their routine and attention. I got my girls a personalized Peppa Pig Christmas book as baby was due around Hanukkah. In the early months it’s easier, babies eat and sleep mostly so he was with me, on me and the girls loved caring for a baby brother without feeling their mom or dad were less available and nothing in their routine changed. The Japanese Spa in Jaffa was a true treat and amazing birth gift as Raphael came with me and enjoyed every second…
But then came March, Purim and Covid19 invaded Israel too. Overnight my work ceased – yes I was working during my ‘maternity leave’ on upcoming shows that sadly never happened. And as he turned three months, he had his first fever. A third baby with two older siblings in daycare in winter would of course create viruses other new babies wouldn’t be exposed to. But this one was scary because we were just catapulted into our first lockdown. And god bless my amazing friend and pediatrician Dr. Herman who is always there to evaluate and comfort. You never get used to a sick baby. God bless the inventor of the suppository – I looked it up and it’s as ancient as the Greek and Romans – when my baby has the highest fever I’ve seen I just cry and worry, seeing your baby suffer is just unbearable and one never gets used to it. At least now I don’t fear the suppository anymore. A short praise for breastfeeding again. I would never judge you if you don’t but I’ll always encourage you to try. For short and long term benefits, for bonding aspects. I believe what I read when breastmilk adapts to the baby’s needs: more fluids, more antibodies to fight diseases and I believe they regain their power faster. I also see how they start eating solids with more force as their sucking reflex is very developed. Another thing I praise and again, doesn’t mean it works for all of us is co-sleeping: I never felt tired with this baby (remember the concept of breastsleeping for both mother & child). From day one, Raphael slept on me, then later next to me and a year later he still refuses his bed. I don’t mind, I breastfeed in my sleep and I wake up fresh every morning. We always end up all together in bed. I remember a parent with teenagers once telling me how his kids don’t want him to enter their room so for me it’s clear: let’s cuddle and co-sleep as much as we can as long as they let us….
A few words on our months in lockdown mode: I consider my kids to be in the ‘ok’ age for a pandemic meaning we have it relatively easy. Let me explain: first lockdown was easy as baby was just 3 months young and we created a great routine at home together focused on the essentials: food, home and us. Second lockdown was a bit more challenging as Raphael was already crawling, eating food and touching everything (needless to mention the amount of danger with two older siblings i.e Barbie shoes, beads etc. That’s when I finally took that online CPR Class) By the way, why do babies always want to play with dangerous objects instead of their own toys? What does this say about the consumer society we live in? I’ll refer to my first post on motherhood: false needs created by society…
As much as I miss my work and live shows, timing was fine for managing three kids. Instead of being the show production team we became the home production team – multitasking as in handling the house the garden the kitchen and keep the kids fed, alive and happy. I hope we can all see the silver lining of this pandemic. See what it’s teaching us: to connect to the here & now with our families. The joy of basic and simple family time. To be able to just play with the kids despite laundry, mess or other home chores. As a mom with a radio show called Unwind RewindI wish I could tell you I master the art of just being. Sometimes I do and sometimes I don’t. I feel so blessed and grateful when I see my girls get along so great and play for hours with each other in their own imaginative and creative world. They are two years apart and so different (maybe that is the secret to such a fun and complementing connection?). Maybe the parents deserve some credit here too. They started as lovers, then became a couple and now a family (and a production team). When man and woman team up and can complete each other kindly; they can see the fruit of their labour in their children.
So yes lockdowns had their ups and downs and triggered some deep rooted issues to be solved and that’s where the holy me time comes in. Not to be defined in time or space but essential to any mother-woman. I always had trouble hearing parents complaining how hard it is. Yes there are challenges and your me time is often compromised but I repeat: as long as our kids are healthy and happy nothing should be defined HARD. I know one of the secrets to our parental success may be our age:. I had more than enough time before to do all of that – traveling, social, personal and any other achievements. No FOMO YesJOMO. Being a mother to Nellie, Noa & Raphael is the greatest gift I could ever get and the light & love they bring goes beyond my imagination. Every day I love them more than yesterday but less than tomorrow. Whoever knows me knows I wasn’t really into kids before having my own. So when it gets a little intense, just take a deep breath; before you know they’re all asleep and you’ll be looking at their photos before crashing (and canceling all those other things you intended to do: Netflix, bath, dishes, read, knit etc)
Every baby phase has its perks and its challenges in the first year. I cry over many moments that pass and will not return. Oh please, if I may give you a tip: write things down! Look at their huge baby books on the photo: weekly notes during pregnancy, drawings, souvenirs, little anecdotes, achievements etc. So how to conclude? Only you know which parent you are or want to become. Listen to your gut and follow the cues of your child(ren) instead of trying to control the situation at all times. The children know and they teach us if we connect to them. The key to successful (or conscious or mindfulness) parenting is to be present; be in the here & now with them. And yes, there is a big difference between your approach towards your first second and third child. First you can tell by the dirt and the amount of stuff in your stroller. The biggest challenge is to balance the guilt of sharing – or let’s say juggle – the attention between all kiddos. And not only to the one who screams the most or the loudest.