Iris Pastor

Iris, former editor of The American Israelite, author of two books - one out this year - a 2015 “Must Read” blogger for the Huffington Post - published over 800 newspaper columns.

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Iris has appeared or been featured on NBC News, CBS News, and Fox News and interviewed on radio programs nationwide, She writes for two Jewish newspapers and is a contributing columnist to various blogs as well. Iris has spoken at more than 60 events, has a strong social media presence centering on blueprints for living with joy, purpose and authenticity by maximizing your talents and resources.

Programs

A FIELD GUIDE TO LIVING HAPPILY EVER AFTER (with or without finding Prince Charming or Princess Perfect)

Based on one little kernel of truth

THE SECRET LIFE OF A WEIGHT OBSESSED WOMAN – wisdom to live the life you crave

Do you tie your self-worth to the number on the scale? Envy those “skinny bitches” and wonder how they do it? Do you feel like you’re always just “ten pounds away from happiness”? You are not alone. We all can break free of self-limiting behaviors and thought patterns that prevent us from operating at full throttle. Tikkun olam for ourselves and then - for the world.

EATING DISORDERS IN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY AND OUR COMPLICATED RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD

Let's face it: Jews have complicated issues when it comes to food. Hoodwinked by the mindset that eating disorders don't exist in the Jewish world? Plagued with emotional baggage when it relates to hunger? I unravel eating disorder myths and present a call to action in regard to prevention, symptoms and recovery from disordered eating - weaving in. my own personal battle with bulimia.

A KIDLESS MOTHER/A PARENTLESS ADULT

Discovering how to bloom after the nest empties and/or your parents are gone. We will examine the things our mothers and fathers told us that mattered and the things our mothers and fathers told us that we never listened to. Figuring out what we really want NOW. And getting it.

CONTROL YOUR OWN REMOTE

Ever longed to have the last word? Now you can! This workshop explores the fascinating subject of ethical wills, legacy letters, and self-penned obits. Pass down to your descendants your most personal, poignant and important life lessons – don’t leave it to someone else to interpret your thoughts and experiences. Speak for yourself.

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Endorsements

Your presentation was very well thought out! Very timely and informative to many. You were very well prepared and my Senior group was delighted with you presentation. Thanks so much for sharing with us some delightful and delicious insights.
— Alicia Levine, Program Chair, Congregation Schaarai Zedek, Tampa, Florida

Iris is a pleasure to work with and has a wealth of life lessons to share that are personal, insightful, and instructive. She tailored her presentation to our particular audience, as we assume she can with any community. Whether sharing her life journey or connecting life lessons to Yiddish phrases, Iris has a unique style and all of our attendees responded enthusiastically to her program
— Sara Traster, Program Director, United Jewish Community Virginia Peninsula, Newport News, Virginia

Everyone loved Iris as moderator of the panel. She was amazing, relevant, and the audience immediately connected with her honesty and charisma.
— Elana Gootson, Program chair, Pinellas/Pasco Federation, St. Petersburg, Florida

Iris’s talk received only rave comments. Her inter-active presentation included asking several men to tell a joke - demonstrating how laughter and humor add to one’s longevity. Her take on life was spot-on and very relatable. Her presentation was natural, at ease, and honest. The entire audience was captivated and entertained, definitely taking home many useful tips to live a happy life.
— Hirsch Wise, Program Chair, Adath Israel Congregation Hazak 55, Cincinnati, Ohio

Thank you again for the enjoyable evening here at the JCC. This was one of our biggest turnouts for a speaker this year and I have heard rave reviews from those who were here.
— Cheryl Dritz, Bookfair Coordinator, Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus, Columbus, Ohio

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Books

The Secret Life of a Weight-Obsessed Woman

Wisdom to Live the Life You...

2018

Ladies, Ink

Slices, Bites and Other Facts of Life

1996

ladies, ink

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