Randy Mortensen

God Took Me to Las Vegas

Randy Mortensen

  • Episode 226 – Interview with Bracha Goetz, author of 43 children’s books

Episode 226 – Interview with Bracha Goetz, author of 43 children’s books

Wednesday 18th September 2024

Join Bracha Goetz as she shares her journey from battling food addiction to finding spiritual fulfilment and writing 43 children's books.
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God Took Me to Las Vegas
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Bracha Goetz: From Food Addiction to Spiritual Fulfilment

Episode Overview

  • Bracha Goetz discusses her battle with food addiction and how she overcame it.
  • The importance of teaching children gratitude through simple lessons.
  • How Bracha's understanding of spiritual hunger changed her life.
  • Insights from Bracha's memoir 'Nourish the Soul: Filling the Emptiness Within'.
  • The role of gratitude in leading a joyful life.
I wish I knew I was a soul. I wish if I had known I was a soul, then I would have understood that you have to nourish your soul.
Ever wondered how someone can write 43 children's books and still find time to pen a memoir? Meet Bracha Goetz, a Harvard-educated wellness expert and best-selling author, who joins Randy Mortensen on this episode of God Took Me to Las Vegas. Bracha's journey from battling food addictions to discovering spiritual fulfilment is nothing short of inspiring. She shares how she realised her inner emptiness wasn't physical hunger but a spiritual one, and how this revelation changed her life.
In a candid conversation, Bracha talks about her mission to instil gratitude in children through her books. She believes that teaching kids to appreciate simple things can lead to a more joyful life. You'll hear about her unique method of handing items to her children but not letting go until they say 'thank you'. It's these small lessons in gratitude that she hopes will make a big impact.
Bracha also opens up about her struggles with food addiction, describing the vicious cycle of dieting and binge eating that took over her life. She explains how understanding her spiritual needs helped her overcome these challenges. Her memoir, 'Nourish the Soul: Filling the Emptiness Within', offers a raw and honest look at her journey, featuring diary entries and letters that reveal her gradual healing process.
If you're curious about how to bring more gratitude into your life or want to hear an uplifting story of overcoming adversity, this episode is a must-listen. Bracha's insights on gratitude, spirituality, and the importance of nourishing your soul offer valuable lessons for anyone on a journey of self-discovery and recovery.