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How Gratitude Can Help Overcome Depression | Favour Osagie & Alla Kaplan

Alla Kaplan · 8 May 2025

Author · Wellness · Life Coach · Relationships
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Key topicsDancing Through Darkness: Escaping Abuse and Rebuilding a Life of IntegrityAlla’s story is one of courage, clarity, and breaking cycles. She shares how she left an emotionally abusive marriage, found her footing through self-sufficiency, and used stripping not as a fall from grace but as a lifeline toward financial and emotional autonomy. Rather than portray herself as a victim, Alla gives voice to the strength it takes to walk away and start over-especially when societal judgment adds an extra layer of shame. This topic resonates with listeners seeking stories of hope after hardship and emphasizes that dignity is something we define for ourselves. Stripping Away Shame: Reclaiming Womanhood on Your Own TermsAlla offers a deeply personal perspective on what it means to reclaim your identity as a woman in a world quick to judge. Drawing from her own experience as a stripper, she dismantles the idea that sexuality and self-worth are mutually exclusive. Instead, she shares how her time in the industry gave her a unique lens on power, agency, and societal double standards-particularly around women’s choices and bodies. In this conversation, Alla invites listeners to challenge ingrained narratives around shame and to explore the empowering potential of owning your past, not hiding from it. Living with Bipolar and Overcoming Narcissistic AbuseIn this raw and affirming discussion, Alla recounts her path through bipolar disorder, depression, and the complex emotional web of narcissistic abuse. She speaks openly about the realities of surviving an abusive marriage while managing her mental health, and how those experiences shaped the woman she is today. With compassion and clarity, she unpacks the layered journey of healing-not as a straight line, but as an act of resilience that requires self-trust and expression. Her story becomes a beacon for others navigating mental illness and emotional trauma, especially those who feel unseen. View all topics →

About Alla Kaplan

Alla Kaplan, podcast guest

Trauma Survivor, Writer and Host of ‘The Jewish Stripper: Raw and Real’

38 episodes Published episodes of The Jewish Stripper: Raw and Real3 seasons Candid conversations on identity, trauma, faith and mental healthMulti-platform Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon MusicPublished writer Essays and book excerpts on Medium

Alla Kaplan is a truth-teller with a mic and a mission. As host of The Jewish Stripper: Raw and Real, she brings unapologetic conversations to life—blending lived experience with a deep curiosity about human behavior. From exploring the psychology of cheating and narcissistic abuse to navigating mental health challenges and reclaiming identity, Alla offers a lens shaped by resilience, faith, and fierce honesty.

Born in Russia and raised in the U.S., Alla’s story includes surviving domestic abuse, living with bipolar disorder, and working as a stripper while in an abusive marriage. Today, she draws from that complex journey—one that spans trauma, healing, and self-empowerment—to challenge social stigma, speak to taboo, and create space for others to be heard.

Whether unpacking gender dynamics, faith, or societal judgment, Alla approaches each conversation with compassion and clarity. Her interviews have reached thousands online, and her candid solo episodes—especially those exploring stripping, mental health, and religious identity—have sparked deep interest and dialogue.

As a podcast guest, Alla shares an unforgettable voice of defiance and dignity—offering perspective for audiences interested in women’s empowerment, trauma recovery, mental health, identity, and the messy, meaningful intersections of life experience and belief.

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