In today’s conversation, therapist Danny Cohen takes us into the heart of some of our most difficult emotions: grief, rage, and loss, especially in the wake of October 7th. How do we meet these emotions without shutting down? How do we allow them to transform us rather than consume us?
Danny Cohen is a profoundly thoughtful soul whose work integrates Jewish wisdom, contemplative practice, and trauma-informed therapy. Danny has spent years guiding individuals and communities through the deepest terrains of healing. He leads retreats—among others, for caregivers and therapists of trauma survivors—helping those who hold space for others find their own inner refuge.
Danny’s approach is informed by his studies in mindfulness, somatic psychotherapy, and communication-based healing modalities. He has trained in nonviolent communication, Hakomi mindfulness-based somatic therapy, organic intelligence, and transformative change work.
In this conversation, we speak about tribalism, and the role of spiritual practice in holding pain without being overwhelmed by it. He also shares a remarkable experience with a German man who carried deep anti-Semitism—an encounter that shifted in an unexpected and powerful way. Additionally, he takes me through some therapeutic exercises, offering a glimpse into his deeply restorative approach. Throughout, he weaves beautiful teachings from Jewish spiritual texts into our exploration of resilience and healing.
