2026 What We Carry Forward
This guided meditation is an invitation to pause at the threshold between years, and to acknowledge the weight many of us have been holding.
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.
The Healing Space – How Dr. Lia Naor Moved Mountains to Care for Thousands After October 7
In the aftermath of October 7, when so much was shattered, Dr. Lia Naor helped build something extraordinary.
After the Hostages Return – Iris Gavrieli Rahabi on the Long Road to Healing
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 & Resilience
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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Embracing the Wisdom in Anxiety and Trauma
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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Bearing Witness: Documenting Trauma and Resilience with Ohad Ufaz
On October 8th, Ohad Ufaz, an award-winning filmmaker and documentarian, was part of a leading team of 400 filmmakers and mental health professionals undertaking an extraordinary mission: recording video testimonies from survivors of the October 7th massacre.
With years of experience in storytelling and a deep commitment to social impact, Ohad has dedicated his career to amplifying voices that might otherwise go unheard.
In this episode of *Raw*, Ohad shares his personal journey, the challenges and responsibilities of documenting deeply personal and traumatic stories, and the delicate balance between preserving history and supporting survivors.
We explore how this critical work not only safeguards truth but also serves as a powerful tool for healing and resilience, offering hope in the face of unimaginable loss.
One Year On: Dr. Oded Arbel on Healing the Trauma of Oct 7 with Psychiatry, Mindfulness and Psychedelic Therapy
In the year since October 7th, an unprecedented wave of trauma has deeply affected the Israeli psyche. One year later, I am honored to welcome an extraordinary guest, Oded Arbel—a leading psychiatrist who has intensified his efforts to help soldiers and citizens heal from trauma since that fateful day. Oded manages the ‘Gevim’ day care unit at the Be’er Sheva Mental Health Center, where he treats complex cases of trauma, including sexual trauma. He is also the head psychiatrist for the Israeli army and for soldiers returning from Gaza.
Our conversation dives into his unique approach to mental health care, which seamlessly integrates traditional psychotherapy with meditation practices. He opens up about his personal meditation journey and how he guides both patients and medical staff through these techniques to foster mental resilience. We also explore his pioneering work with psychedelics in clinical research, pushing the boundaries of therapeutic treatment.
Beyond his professional life, he shares insights on what he believes is crucial for Israelis to cope with the ongoing challenges and trauma they face. With a rich background that includes teaching Buddhist mindfulness, holding a black belt in martial arts, and a passion for diving, his perspective is as holistic as it is grounded. Join us for this enlightening conversation about healing, resilience, and the intersection of body, mind, and spirit.
Oded Arbel is an expert psychiatrist and a graduate of both the School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University and its Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy program. In addition to his work in the public health sector, he offers psychotherapy and counseling in a private setting at his clinics in Tel Aviv and Tal Shahar. He is deeply involved in facilitating meditation groups for patients and staff, providing individual therapy for various disorders, and teaching therapists in Buddhist mind theory and mindfulness-based approaches.
Oded specialized in psychiatry at the “Shalvata” Mental Health Center in Hod Hasharon. He is the founder and head of the mindfulness clinic at the Be’er Sheva Mental Health Center, where he established an experience-based psychotherapy training program with a Buddhist Zen orientation. His pioneering work in the field includes leading the psychedelic treatment and research unit at the hospital and co-founding the psychedelic psychotherapy program.
His therapeutic approach blends dynamic, psychoanalytical methods with experience-based psychotherapy grounded in the body. Oded is a graduate of the therapist program at the Psychodharma Center, which combines Buddhist practices with various professional therapeutic disciplines. He continues to teach at the center as a member of its staff.
With extensive experience in guiding both meditation groups and therapeutic groups that employ mindfulness-based and dynamic approaches, Oded has a unique and integrative perspective on mental health care. He is also a qualified shiatsu therapist, holds a black belt in karate, and is a diving instructor. A student of Prof. Yaakov Raz, Oded practices and teaches in the Zen Buddhist tradition. He lives in Tal-Shachar, where he grows 450 trees and raises his two sons.
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