Maayan Rubel For years, I was deep in the routine: a mother of four, working, juggling everything. Doing everything I was “supposed” to, but inside? Empty. No matter how hard I tried, I always felt it wasn’t enough. That I wasn’t enough. During my fourth maternity leave, a quiet but persistent voice inside me began to awaken, saying: “You’re allowed to choose yourself.” I left a stable job, signed up for coaching studies, and began searching for answers within. And there, slowly, between discovery and learning, I started to get to know myself again. I began to take off the masks, to pause the race of life, and to bravely choose—me. For the first time, I didn’t just understand the...
Irit Vainshtein Today, I’m happily married for 15 years and a proud mother of two daughters! I’m a charismatic, confident woman—full of life, embracing every second. I currently work as an emotional coach, guiding women toward unconditional self-love— regardless of appearance, body, age, status, or IQ—using a reflective method I call “Photo-Coaching.” My desire to help other women was born from deep identification. I struggled with self-hatred, saw a monster in the mirror, felt ashamed of myself, and suffered from depression and rage. Being a woman in today’s world isn’t easy—even without direct harm, society will still try to show you “your place.” My story isn’t that unique—because every second girl faces this. I was bullied for my appearance, and...
Tali Eliany Ever since I can remember, I was opinionated and independent. I always knew how to pursue my desires, following my own path with deep conviction, excited to embark on real life… until I got married at the age of 23. Very quickly, life sucked me in—I committed to an apartment, got pregnant, and, without even realizing it, I became the little woman who worried about pleasing her husband, taking care of her child, managing the house, cooking, cleaning, educating. My sense of personal ability plummeted. I lost myself—forgot the things I was strong at, the ambitions I once had, and the dreams I had as a child. Over time, negative emotions and gray thoughts surfaced and resurfaced every...
Dana Volkov For years, I hated what I saw in the mirror—not only my outer appearance, but also what I felt inside. Instead of being my own best friend, I became my own worst enemy. I judged myself, I was angry, I hated, I was never satisfied, and I was always trying to be someone else—someone I was not. The world of fitness and nutrition had always been an integral part of my life. It began with my childhood as an athlete and later turned into an obsession and an unusual disorder. At a certain point, all I cared about was how my body looked and how thin I was—and, of course, I was never satisfied. I wanted to lose...
Chani Vaknin A young woman, just 21 years old—married, holding a baby in her arms, and expecting another. Relocating to another country for the sake of a cause. Overwhelming loneliness. I did not speak the language, yet my speech was always my greatest strength. My husband had to be everything—mother, friend, psychologist, neighbor, and more. During this time, I felt very alone—a woman living in the shadow of her husband, burdened with expectations and disappointments. I faced countless personal struggles, both within myself and in the world around me. Back then, there was little awareness of seeking external help—a mentor, therapist, or psychologist was not an option. And then came the breaking point—a major health crisis. Cancer. A young woman...
