Very often, we don't need to speak to get our point across. In fact, a look or touch can
speak volumes, and I'll be discussing that with Rob Thomas, author of "Wordless
Connection: Deepen Intimacy Without Saying a Word."

Rob's book provides a practical, five-step framework for couples to rebuild trust and
closeness through nonverbal communication rather than the traditional "talking it out"
method, which can often lead to arguments. Rob talks about specific silent techniques
designed to increase empathy and intimacy, and uses neuroscience and behavioral
research to illustrate how nonverbal cues, such as a touch or gaze, can deepen
emotional bonds and reduce conflict. The gestures are subtle, but effective. We'll talk
about it and even go through some exercises to illustrate.

The work is done with purpose. For example, there's a simple hug, and then there's a
hug with deeper meaning and intent. The idea is to engage with deeper care to
provoke love and connection. And it works. We all need that tender touch and
provocative look. It makes us feel good.

Please find my full interview with #RobThomas on all video and audio platforms of
#DeborahKobyltLIVE.

I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here.
#wordlessconnection #relationshipcalm #marriagetools #relationshipgrowth

There are more than 30,000 children in the foster care system throughout Los
Angeles County. Once they reach legal age, they are on their own, often with no place
to go, no job, family, and often with limited skills. Arzo Yusuf, executive director with
Angels Nest, is working to change that.

Angels Nest assists with transitioning youth from foster care into the world so these
children can function as thriving adults. But it's hard. Nearly 33% end up homeless,
85% are sex trafficked, and 90% end up incarcerated. Clearly, something isn't working
with these kind of statistics, and we'll talk about that and possible solutions to a
system that has been in place for decades.

Arzo's mission is to give these kids tools and finances to get a head start, providing
services from rent support, educational assistance such as tuition, books, and laptops,
groceries, and the list goes on. And she's had tremendous success.

Imaging growing up in a chaotic household, only to end up in a foster system that
abandons you. It seems unimaginable. And you can help, too.

Please find my fullinterview with Arzo Yusuf on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here.

#SupportFosterYouth #AngelsNestLA #FosterCareAwareness #fostercare #fosterkids

Mimi Nichter was 20-years-old when she was on TWA flight 741 to JFK after spending
her summer on a kibbutz in Israel. But her flight was hijacked and redirected to Jordan
where passengers were held captive for six days in unimaginable conditions.
Most were sent home, but Mimi, falsely accused of being an Israeli soldier, was held
hostage along with 31 others. This is Mimi's story of survival and courage as she and
the others hostages navigated the uncharted waters of how to stay alive and find their
way home.

#Hostage recounts Mimi's dramatic time as a hostage, her release, and the aftermath
of when she returned home. She was never the same, plagued with terrifying
memories and PTSD that has haunted her for much of her life. She backpacked
across Africa and Asia trying to release the trauma, but it was only buried deep inside
of her until finally, she wrote about it. "Hostage" is her gift to herself and others facing
unimaginable circumstances and coming out a survivor.

Please find my full conversation with #MimiNichter on all video and audio platforms of
#DeborahKobyltLIVE. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to
welcome you here.