The Hasidic Rabbi’s Son Who Faced His Demons… and Became a DJ

August 17, 2025
37 min
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Yehuda Kastel, Hasidic DJ Hudacris, went from spinning at packed parties to battling crippling anxiety that nearly consumed his life. After a terrifying spiral triggered by a bad trip and a Lyme disease scare, he faced the darkest corners of his mind and fought his way back. In this powerful conversation, Yehuda reveals how he confronted his fears, reclaimed his identity, and found peace without giving up his passion. You can follow him here: https://www.instagram.com/djhudacris/?hl=en ✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬ ► HIRING4LESS: The Smart Way To Grow Your Business Hire a full-time remote employee for only $7 an hour. Get huge talent at a low cost with overseas employees and no lock in contracts. Call, Text or WhatsApp → 845.682.0990 Visit → https://hiring4less.com/ Email → info@hiring4less.com ► BitBean: Smart Custom Software Really great way to take your business to the next level. Contact Bitbean today for a FREE CONSULTATION Reach Out Here → https://bitbean.link/MeEBlY ► Wheels To Lease: #1 Car Company For over 35 years, Wheels To Lease has offered stress-free car buying with upfront pricing, no hidden fees, and door-to-door delivery. Call today! → CALL/TEXT: 718-871-8715 → EMAIL: inspire@wheelstolease.com → WEB: https://bit.ly/41lnzYU → WHATSAPP: https://wa.link/0w46ce ► Twillory: The Air Collection! Suits can be itchy, hot, heavy and honestly annoying. Get the cool AirSuit for a suit that actually breathes. Or, the AirShirt. Or the AirBomber! INSPIRE20 for 20% OFF Your First Purchase! → https://bit.ly/4eBHeKb ► MusicOnTime A platform where they keep you up to date on the latest Jewish music releases → https://MusicOnTime.com ✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬ This episode is in memory of: • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima • Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe This episode is for the speedy recovery of: • Yosef Chaim ben Devorah Chaya Golda ✬ Donate and Inspire Millions (Tax-Deductible) ✬ Your generous donation enables us at Living Lchaim to share uplifting messages globally, enrich lives, and foster positive change worldwide! Thank you. → https://www.LivingLchaim.com/donate Our free call-in-to-listen feature is here: • USA: (605) 477-2100 • UK: 0333-366-0154 • ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Have a specific question? email us hi@livinglchaim.com WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 Lchaim. #jewishpodcast #hasidic #jewish #chasidish #anxiety #mentalhealth