On The DL with Dana Levenson

Nov 12 2024 82 ep. 51 mins 7

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Listen to On the DL a weekly podcast with host, Dana Levenson as she engages in profound candid conversations with an exciting roster of guests. Get ready because this is the stuff people don’t talk about out loud. Each show will feature an inspirational personality whose extraordinary story will entertain and inspire you to live a better life.

Over the course of her 20-year career, Dana’s relatable disposition became renowned for disarming interviewees and stimulating honest dialogue. Celebrated journalists, entertainment personalities, influencers and health experts will join Dana to offer insights and sound advice, on the down low.

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Surviving the Unspeakable to Speak the Truth

Nov 12 2024 41 mins

Michal Ohana is a survivor of the Nova music festival massacre. Shot in the leg and bleeding, she spent seven hours hiding in terror, convinced she would not survive. Her account to Dana is a chilling window into that day’s unimaginable atrocities. Michal saw friends and strangers’ innocence shattered. She recalls every sound, every movement, and every heartbeat as a prayer to

Ella's Story

Oct 23 2024 40 mins

Ella Shani a 15-year-old survivor of the October 7th attack on Kibbutz Be’eri spent 11 harrowing hours hiding in a safe room with her mother, brother, and his friend. While she survived, the toll on her family was unimaginable. Her father was murdered, her 80-year-old grandparents were shot, her uncle’s home was set on fire as her cousins struggled to stay alive inside, and one

The Voice of Truth

Aug 07 2024 23 mins

Eylon Levy stands out as one of the most prolific and influential voices in Israel today. During Dana's recent trip to Israel she sat down over coffee with Eylon to talk about the most pressing issues. Israel is being pounded by terrorists groups on all fonts and going to war seems closer to ever. Eylon is the co-founder of the @israelcitizenspox, where you can catch live daily bri

True Forgiveness

May 31 2024 48 mins

“Israeli Jewish women are made with a different chromosome that helps them deal with grief” Iris Haim. Dana has wanted to speak with Iris Haim ever since she heard that Iris extended an invitation to the soldiers that killed her son. Yotem was taken hostage on October 7th. After 70 days in captivity an Israeli soldier tragically shot Yotem when he mistook him for a terrorist.

Don't Shy Away

Apr 24 2024 56 mins

Shai Deluca doesn't shy away from anything, not even antisemitism. The media personality and interior designer speaks to Dana about his recent heartache both at work and with many friends. Shai who is from Israel weighs in on the state of the world, and what is happening on Canadian streets. He has changed his social platforms to serve as source of education and information, often

I'm That Jew

Apr 04 2024 56 mins

In October 2015, Eitan Chitayat posted his "I’m That Jew" video on Facebook, igniting a phenomenon that resonated deeply with millions worldwide. His message reached 15 million viewers, sparking conversations and shedding light on the Jewish experience. Fast forward to October 2023, following the devastating terrorist attack on Israel and a surge in antisemitic campaigns worldwid

Real Deal Hero

Mar 28 2024 46 mins

Linor Attias, a trained emergency medical services volunteer with United Hatzalah in Israel, woke up on October 7th to a missile attack but soon realized that this was not the usual rocket attack being launched at Israel. With determination, she kissed her two daughters goodbye, grabbed her equipment, and made her way to the Gaza periphery. Linor shares her story, along with the st

Every Reason To Believe

Mar 05 2024 48 mins

To mark international Women’s Day 2024 we remember all the female victims of the Hamas attack on Israel. The subject matter is hard but this conversation is crucial. Professor Ruth Halperin-Kaddari, law professor from Israel and a previous member of the UN committee on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women joins Dana to speak the truth about the horrendous

The Yo-Yo Dilemma

Feb 12 2024 68 mins

"It's not about how much you want it, but how hard you're willing to work for it. Forever." These words from Suzan Galluzzo, transformation coach, holistic nutritionist, and creator of the Best of You program, summarizes a profound truth about weight loss and maintaining health goals. In an anothe candid conversation with Dana, Suzan delves into the reasons why many women struggle

Jewish Pride

Feb 01 2024 60 mins

"We love our Jewishness more than they hate us for it," encapsulates the resilience and determination that echoes throughout this beautiful conversation. Dana speaks with Ben M. Freeman, an internationally renowned author, educator, and Jewish advocate. Against the backdrop of the alarming rise in anti-Semitism post the October 7th terror attack, Ben shares insights into his work a