Being With the Unbearable, with Prof. Shlomo Mendelovich
In this episode of RAW, I’m in conversation with Shlomo Mendelovich, psychiatrist and director of Shalvata Mental Health Center.
Israeli Masculinity: When Language Collapses, Violence Begins
A RAW conversation with Tamir Ashman In this episode of RAW, I sit down with Tamir Ashman — clinical social worker, therapist, and founder of Ashman – the School for Relationships — for a conversation about masculinity, emotional life, and the quiet places where suffering often goes unnamed. Over the past two decades, Tamir has […]
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.
Between Rage and Shame: On Staying Human in a Fractured Moment
There are periods in history when the world doesn’t just feel unstable — it feels personally disorienting.
Rebuilding Care After October 7: The Healing Space with Dr. Lia Naor
In the aftermath of October 7, when so much was shattered, Dr. Lia Naor helped build something extraordinary.
What Happens After Hostages Return: The Long Road to Healing with Iris Gavrieli Rahabi
In this conversation, clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst Iris Gavrieli Rahabi reflects on the unseen work of healing after collective trauma.
Simple Tools to Calm the Nervous System, with Gina Ross
Gina Ross, psychotherapist and founder of the International Trauma-Healing Institute shares simple, practical tools anyone can use.
Danny Cohen: Letting Rage and Grief Transform Us, Not Consume Us
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.
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Psychedelics, Trauma, and Resilience, with Nir Tadmor
Psychedelics have long been intertwined with human consciousness, healing, and transformation—but what happens when they intersect with trauma, crisis, and cultural shifts?
In this episode of Raw, I sit down with Nir Tadmor, a transpersonal psychotherapist, psychedelic integration specialist, and leading voice in harm reduction. As the Educational Director at Impulse, co-founder of Safe Shore, and a research associate at Haifa University’s Neurophenomenology Lab, Nir has spent years working with individuals navigating non-ordinary states of consciousness and mental health crises.
We dive into the complex relationship between psychedelics, the Israeli trans music community, and trauma, exploring how these substances have shaped culture and what they meant for Nova Festival survivors who were under the influence during the October 7 attack. We also discuss the evolving field of psychedelic-assisted therapy, where it’s headed, and how to engage with it safely and meaningfully.
Finally, we explore new research on altered states, what we can learn from survivors, and the future of mental health and therapy. This is a raw, thought-provoking conversation about the transformative potential—and very real risks—of psychedelics, and how we can create safer, more intentional spaces for healing.
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The Hidden Wisdom in Anxiety and Trauma, with Galit Levin
Today on the show, we speak with Galit Levin, founder of the Kaden Association and Kaden College.
Galit is a yoga teacher, yoga therapy expert, and teacher of meditation and the philosophy of yoga. She leads workshops and retreats both in Israel and around the world.
In our conversation, we explore her belief that labeling difficult emotions like anxiety or trauma as “bad” does a disservice to the deep and natural wisdom they hold. Galit shares her perspective on how to view these emotions in a different light and how that shift can impact our lives for the better.
She also reflects on the year since October 7 and why it awakened a profound connection to Judaism.
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