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Want to make the most of shana rishona? 
I've got you.

Here's what my newlyweds tell me: Everything is SO RIGHT---great girl, great guy, no major "issues"--and yet this whole being married thing is so tough!!

What they haven't been told yet is that being a newlywed is supposed to be a challenge. It's not hard like, "there's something urgently wrong here" hard. It's hard like, "amazing workout but also a little sore" hard.

I mean think about it--is there any other life transition this big? It's not just the marriage--even though that's HUGE--it's also a new home, new routines, very often new job, maybe even new city or country or CONTINENT... why would anyone ever think it would be easy?


We don't do big things without a plan and preparation. Your marriage is no different. That's why the First Year Married course is here.

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I've walked HUNDREDS of women through the newlywed stage and while I can't promise it'll always be easy, you CAN make sure all your hard work is paying off in a real way--building a strong marriage, a life you love, and some A+ personal development while you're at it.

Your course starts the moment you sign up. 

The First Year
Married Program

In this program, you’ll be learning new ways of looking at your marriage, at men, and at love. You’ll also have a chance to send in your questions and get personal (and anonymous) support. 

01

Master Your Mind

It might sound strange to start a marriage class with focusing on your mindset--after all, there's SO MUCH to discuss--but the truth is, without this self awareness we'll always be in victim mode, feeling stuck. Getting your head in the right space is more than positive mantras, but it's also very simple and do-able.

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Beliefs & a New Model

You came into your marriage with a bucket full of thoughts you never chose--ideas about what marriage is supposed to look like, what to expect of your husband, what makes a "good wife"... let's get clear on what actually helps you live your values, which thoughts are getting you stuck, and what to do about them.

05

But His Socks Are Still on The Floor

In this class, you’re going to get some major lightbulb moments about what makes your husband DO all that STUFF that drives you crazy! (Plus some amazing perks to being married to a man that you might not even realize!) Learn to tap into what REALLY gets him motivated and you'll be bringing so much positivity into your marriage you might start glowing.

02

Shana Rishona

Until now, life probably gave you a lot of structure, and that included accomplishment, social time, and purposeful activity. Now it's on you to design a lot of that for yourself. Not easy. In this class I'll help you design your first year of marriage to maximize the potential of this year (and actually enjoy yourself while you're at it). 

04

Love It All Up

This week’s class is all about intimacy and unconditional love. I’ll share with you a new way of looking at your connection that will remove the stress or awkwardness so you can focus on truly connecting. As with every week, our anonymous Q&A will give you a chance to ask questions in total privacy.

06

The Resentment/Self Care Connection

Nobody wants to feel resentful of their husband but if we aren't careful it can creep up on the best of us. Most of the time, we just try to tell him what to do differently so we can feel better. But if that's all you do, you're actually missing out on some important information that could be helping you live a better life.

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Communication Masterclass

You don’t need to learn this the hard way! Find out what to do when he’s hurt your feelings, what encourages men to communicate more, what to do when you need to unload, and how to create goal clarity as a couple. This class is PACKED with ideas and extremely practical takeaways.

08

Navigating the In-Laws

There's nowhere else in life where a person comes as a package deal, but your husband certainly did! Learn how to gracefully navigate a new family culture, understand your in-laws, and set yourself up for a healthy, productive, and meaningful relationship with your newest family members.

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"I can not recommend Kayla and this course enough! I want every couple to have access to this information and her way of teaching"
"Kayla offers you incredibly helpful and wise relationship advice that is evidence based. She delivers the information in a super digestible way. There is no question that is off limits. No judgement, no shaming, no embarrassment. The classes are helpful and EMPOWERING and fun! Even if your relationship is already great, she helps you empower yourself to see how it could be even better and stronger. You will not regret signing up!"
 
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  • Who is this course for?
    This course is for newly married Jewish women who have been married for at least a month by the course start date. This will give you time to calm down from the excitement of the wedding and have the headspace to focus on the course!
  • What is the schedule?
    This program was designed to make sure that no matter what your schedule you'll get what you need. Each week you'll get access to the next class in the course and you'll have a space to submit your anonymous questions for coaching and support. Each month, I'll be doing a live call for all current class members and graduates where you can get your questions answered and dive deeper into the ideas in the course. We also have an amazing online community where you can brainstorm, get coaching on less private aspects of the course, connect to other members of the cohort, and join our challenges and win prizes. And--brand new!--you have access to the material and community for as long as I continue to run this program!
  • What if I’m not in my first year of marriage anymore?
    This course is designed to be a space where we can focus on the transition that is unique to newlyweds, so that will always be my focus and priority. AND... according to Rabbi Akiva Tatz, shana rishona now takes 10 years to “accomplish” what it once took only one! If you’re still in a newlywed headspace (or interested in revisiting it), you’re welcome to join. Just note that we will not be coaching on topics that are not newlywed-specific (ie, parenting issues, unless one of you came into the marriage with children). Because this course is the storehouse for the best of all my research and coaching experience about marriage, many women choose to take the course despite being married for much longer. I think that's a beautiful thing. If you're a married Jewish woman who's looking for more general life coaching, The Glow Community is the place for you!
  • I’m getting married really really soon! Can't I just start already?
    Trust me, you have enough on your mind right now just getting ready for your wedding and settling into your new life. As much as I’d love to work with you right away, I know the best thing for YOU is to use this course AFTER the initial flurry of excitement has calmed and you’re in more of a “real world” life situation. Join us when you've hit (at least) your one month anniversary!
  • Things are going great so far– do I really need this course?
    This course is about having the best marriage possible. For some women, that means dealing with some bigger struggles, and for others it’s more about fine-tuning and dreaming big. With that said, sometimes it’s not the marriage itself but everything else that could use some attention– your work life or the in-laws or money–that you would like to work on. If the description is resonating with you and you are excited to invest in your marriage, I recommend you sign up.
  • Will we be talking about parenting?
    While I love using coaching to work on our own parenting and personal growth in my advanced coaching community The Glow Community, this program is not the place for it. Let’s make this space special by really honing in on JUST building your relationship. Trust me, there’s nothing better you could do for your kids! (One caveat: if either of you came into the marriage with children, that is absolutely something you can ask questions about!)
  • What if I already took the First Year Married Course?
    While the main topics are the same, this is a totally updated and redesigned version of FYM, gaining from my experience over the last several years of teaching this material and working closely with married women. There's also a brand new masterclass on Communication and an online community. If you're up for another round, I’d love to have you join us again! (If you have taken THIS version of the course--starting Winter 2024 and on--you have lifetime access. For any trouble accessing the course, just reach out through the contact form on this site or by email.)
  • How long will I have access to the course?
    You'll have access to the material for three months from the start date. Self-paced courses don’t work for most brains, so we’re keeping the timeframe limited to give everyone an extra push to stay with the group and keep up the momentum. Three months gives you a few weeks after the final class to go back and review or catch up if needed.
  • I’m not a newlywed but I love this coaching stuff. Is this for me?
    If you’re not a newlywed, I recommend you check out my advanced coaching community, How to Glow, where we use this material to grow and improve in all aspects of our lives as married Jewish women.
  • Do I need access to social media to participate in the community?
    Nope! Our community is run on the Kajabi platform, which does not require a connection to any social media account.
  • Will this program work with my internet filter?
    This program works with most filters, sometimes with some inital setup (ie, asking for certain sites to be opened). If you can access this page, you should be fine. If your filter doesn’t allow access, or you don't have internet in your home, email us once you've purchased to gain access to the call-in number and details.
  • Does my enrollment include my husband?
    There is something very powerful about working on your marriage on your own–it allows you to see your own behavior and reality in a new way, which is why this is not designed to be a couples’ program. However, you absolutely can share what you're learning, your takeaways, or simply use the ideas as conversation starters with your husband!
  • Is this course only for Orthodox Jewish women?
    This course is built upon a Torah framework of marriage with aligned outside sources from both the marriage and coaching worlds. I believe that marriage is both a tremendous gift AND a place for personal development--which means personal satisfaction is not always the #1 goal. Women from any level of observance are welcome to join the program. If you're unsure if you will feel comfortable or the values are aligned with yours, feel free to reach out through the contact form on the site and I'll do my best to help you make the right decision for you.
  • Can I give the course as a gift to someone?
    Absolutely! When you go to the payment page, you'll be given the option to send the course as a gift. Way to go on being an awesome gift-giver!
  • I’m a kallah teacher/Rebbetzin/seminary teacher and I’m on board with your mission! How can I help?
    Thank you! Please help by spreading the word to your former students, email lists, and WhatsApp groups–wherever you communicate! If you’d like a flyer, you can reach out to jessie@kaylalevin.com for something easy to send!
  • I’m a kallah teacher/Rebbetzin/seminary teacher and I want to learn this material so I can teach it to my kallahs. Can I take the course?
    Absolutely! I’d be honored to have you in the course, but please hear me out on one thing–it’s so so so important that women are given the message that the main work happens AFTER they are married. You know better than I do how distracted and idealistic a kallah is. It’s very hard to truly believe all this material will be personally relevant. Once they are “in the ring” and dealing with the day-to-day realities, they can apply this work on a whole new level (plus, they aren’t left feeling like they failed because they didn’t get a picture perfect happily-ever-after right off the bat!). I leave it to your judgment what to include in your classes, what to “tease,” and what not to–and I hope you’ll encourage your kallahs to plan to take this course as a first step into a lifetime of growth and learning about improving her shalom bayis.

Got more questions?

If you have other questions do not hesitate to be in touch.

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