The Jewish Woman’s Solution: Question and Answer Column

The Jewish Woman’s Solution: Question and Answer Column

Rachel Trilokekar

Rachel Trilokekar is a life coach and freelance author who specializes in helping women and girls live with clarity, passion, and purpose. After completing her studies at university, Rachel became a Registered Dietitian. She later received certification as a life coach from Refuah Institute, as well as advanced certification as a child and youth coach. Rachel is passionate about empowering Jewish women and girls to reach their full potential.


Personal Question and Answer Column

Navigating Emotional Boundaries: A Grown Daughter's Dilemma with an Overburdened Mother

Dear Rachel,  I am 23, not married and live at home. I love my mother but she overwhelms me sometimes. When we spend time together she talks about her many private challenges with life that, quite...

Guiding a Sensitive Child Through Globally Turbulent Times

Dear Rachel,  My 7 year old child is a bit on the anxious side by nature. She knows that there is a war in Israel with terrorists who kidnapped innocent children and people. She has a deeply cari...

Torn Between Two Worlds: Moving Forward While Grieving for Israel

Dear Rachel, I’m in a whirlwind of emotions. I am married with 3 children and work too. Ever since the situation in Israel hit, my heart has been broken. I have close family in Israel. Regardless, just s...

Can Faith and Fear Coexist? Tips for Coping with New Motherhood

Dear Rachel,  I just had my first baby six weeks ago. It's been such a hard transition! There's so much I don't know. When he cries for over five minutes, I start to feel panic, trapped, and fearful. If...

When the Passionate Nature Attracts You: How to Identify the Right Kind of Passion in a Man

Dear Rachel,  I'm a person focused on growth and self-development, I truly care about people. But, I've encountered a recurring issue in my romantic life. I've been divorced for six years, and my p...

After Engagement: Navigating Expectations and Fears in the First Year of Marriage

Dear Rachel, In just 12 days, I'll be getting married. I'm happily anticipating the wedding, but my nerves are really building up too. It's said that this is normal and will fade after the wedding. But...

Building Bridges: Strategies for Enhancing Your Child's Relationship with Teachers

Dear Rachel, I am relieved the school year is over. Every year my child complains about the particular teacher she has that year. This has been ongoing no matter who the new teacher is for that year. Now, ...

Escaping the Perfectionist's Trap: Redefining Success by Embracing Purpose and Humility

Dear Rachel, In my youth, I developed a deep-seated fear of failing and never being good enough, resulting in a «perfectionist» approach to life. When I’m working, I have to fight through my anxiety of...

Breaking Unhealthy Dating Patterns

Dear Rachel,  I have a granddaughter in her 30s who I am very close with. It hurts me to see her still single, after being divorced for 5 years. She keeps getting involved with the same type of men–d...

A Yearly Tradition that will Give you the Right Mindset to Motivate your Passover Preparations

Dear Rachel, I have always managed to get my Passover preparations completed every year, but this time I feel different. I am really stuck! I find myself putting off the cleaning and preparations every...