The Moment that Stuck | Devori Nussbaum: Why You Feel Numb (And How to Reconnect to G-d)

The Moment that Stuck | Devori Nussbaum: Why You Feel Numb (And How to Reconnect to G-d)

From Human & Holy by Tonia Chazanow

August 23, 2026 · 33 min

About this episode

The episode features Devori Nussbaum discussing how to reconnect with G-d and heal a blocked heart through Chassidic teachings.

Human & Holy is on a season break for the rest of the summer! During this time, we're airing your favorite moments from the past few seasons. Watch the original episode in full here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhnlNd2zd2w In this excerpt from a past episode with Devori Nussbaum, we explore healing a blocked heart, rooted in Tanya and Chassidic thought. We explore why arrogance and honesty are opposites, the Torah's real definition of humility, and the difference between grief and depression. Devori shares how the animal soul keeps us "small, safe, and in control" and the exact language for asking G-d for help from wherever you honestly are, not where you think you should be. If you've been feeling numb, disconnected, or far from Hashem, this episode is a way back in. Devori is an integrative psychotherapist who has trained in many different healing modalities including body psychotherapy, imago therapy, logotherapy, the energetics of food, quantum touch, breathwork, CBT, NLP, EMDR, IFS, inner child work and somatic modalities. She is also passionate about teaching Chassidus in a way that is accessible, relevant and embodied, showing people that these teachings…

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Host: Tonia Chazanow

Guest: Devori Nussbaum

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Organizations: Tanya, Chassidus, www.devorinussbaum.com, humanandholy.com

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