Fear, Compassion and Freedom from Suffering, with Sandhya Bar Kama
How do we face fear, grief and uncertainty without becoming consumed by them? And how do we practice compassion when the world around us seems to demand anger? In this episode of RAW with Anouk, journalist and meditation teacher Anouk Lorie speaks with Sandhya Bar Kama, an Israeli Buddhist and meditation teacher whose spiritual journey […]
Jewish Identity, Zionism & the Need to Belong with Alana Newhouse
What does it mean to be deeply rooted in Jewish identity while remaining open to complexity, criticism and the humanity of others? In this episode of RAW, Anouk speaks with Alana Newhouse, founder and editor-in-chief of Tablet Magazine, about Jewish identity, Zionism, peoplehood, belonging and the courage to remain distinct. Beginning with Newhouse’s essay “Zionism […]
Parenting Through Prolonged Trauma, with Ruth Pat Horenczyk
Nearly three years after October 7, daily life in Israel has begun to feel more ordinary again. But beneath the surface, many of us are still carrying exhaustion, grief, uncertainty, and the effects of prolonged stress. In this episode of RAW, I speak with Professor Ruth Pat Horenczyk, a clinical psychologist and researcher who has […]
When War Comes Home: Relationships, Reserve Duty & the Hidden Cost to Families with Smadar Miller
Since October 7, hundreds of thousands of Israeli reservists have been called up again and again. While much of the attention has focused on the battlefield, far less has been said about what happens when the war comes home. In this episode of RAW, I welcome back couples therapist Smadar Miller to discuss her new […]
Trauma Masterclass | 5 Experts on Healing, Anxiety & Resilience
This is a special RAW Collection episode, bringing together five of my most impactful conversations on trauma, resilience, anxiety, and healing. Over the past two years, I’ve interviewed psychiatrists, psychologists, meditation teachers, and trauma experts, all approaching the same question from different perspectives: How do we heal after trauma? In this episode, I’ve curated the […]
Meditation, Trauma, and the Courage to Stay Open, with Lama Tilmann Lhundrup
In this episode of RAW, Anouk speaks with Lama Tilmann Lhundrup, a Buddhist teacher, former monk, medical doctor, and meditation teacher whose work brings together Buddhist practice, psychotherapy, and trauma healing.
How to Stay Calm During War, with Dr. Rick Hanson on Trauma & Resilience
As tensions escalate again between Israel, the U.S., and Iran, we are re-releasing this powerful conversation recorded during the last period of active conflict.
Being With the Unbearable, with Prof. Shlomo Mendlovich
In this episode of RAW, I’m in conversation with Shlomo Mendelovich, psychiatrist and director of Shalvata Mental Health Center.
Masculinity, War, and Emotional Strength, with Tamir Ashman
In this episode of RAW, I’m joined by Tamir Ashman — clinical social worker, therapist, and founder of Ashman – the School for Relationships.
Why Trust Is More Scarce Than Water: Environmental Diplomacy with Tareq Abu-Hamed
What happens to dialogue under trauma?
Can cooperation survive when trust has collapsed?
