Nov 18, 2019
Monica Berg is a CHANGE JUNKIE and she wants to challenge the
way you think about EVERYTHING.
In her first book, FEAR IS NOT AN OPTION, she challenged readers to
eradicate fear from their lives. In her latest book, RETHINK LOVE,
she uses years of personal experience teaching and counseling to
eradicate false belief systems around love and relationships.
Monica is a mother, wife, sister, teacher and friend, who
integrates all that she is into her mission and as Chief
Communications Officer of The Kabbalah Centre, she integrates her
personal mission with this ancient wisdom.
Monica was born and raised in Louisiana before moving to Los
Angeles. At 17, she began studying Kabbalah and knew very quickly
that this was her path, eventually leading her to the serendipitous
meeting of Michael Berg, her now husband of 21 years.
During her teen years, Monica developed an eating disorder that
grew into in a five-year battle with anorexia and body dysmorphia.
With her recovery came a better understanding of the disease and a
passion to help others.
However, it wasn’t until her second child was born that Monica had
to reevaluate her own belief system. Her son, Joshua, was diagnosed
with Down Syndrome shortly after his birth, which was life changing
for Monica and her family. The diagnosis led to Monica’s credo, “In
change, there is great power,” and the choice to believe in the
beauty and potential of who her son could become and subsequently
who she could become.
Monica aims to challenge people and encourages them to reframe what
they think they know and she’s seen the results of
rethinking first hand. Monica learns from her students as
often as they from her. “I’m inspired by everyone that I come into
contact with,” Monica says, “Everyone has something valuable to
share and we can derive meaning from each encounter.”
When she’s not writing, lecturing, or working with students at the
centre, Monica contributes her time and voice to Habitat for
Humanity and Something For Kelly. While she is passionate about
helping all people feel empowered, she is especially committed to
organizations that support women, particularly those with a mission
focused on overcoming eating disorders.
Monica currently resides in New York City with her husband Michael
and their children David, Joshua, Miriam, and Abigail. She is
currently putting the finishing touches on her second book,
Rethink Love.