RAW

In the aftermath of October 7, when so much was shattered, Dr. Lia Naor helped build something extraordinary. Within days, she and a small group of colleagues created what became known as the Healing Space in Rishpon, a volunteer-run trauma center that has since cared for more than 20,000 people, offering over 60,000 hours of therapy in dozens of healing modalities. It became a living sanctuary fo...

When the hostages came home, Israel exhaled - but only for a moment. Because what comes after survival is its own kind of reckoning. In this conversation, clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst Iris Gavrieli Rahabi reflects on the unseen work of healing after collective trauma. A member of the Israel Psychoanalytic Society and longtime teacher in Human Spirit — a psychoanalytic–Buddhist training...

Nearly two years since October 7, 2023, we are still learning to live with uncertainty — the shock, fear, and endurance that have shaped these years. In this gentle, grounding meditation, Anouk invites you to pause: to breathe with what is unresolved, to soften around what hurts, and to open — carefully — to the quiet possibility of hope. This isn’t about forced optimism, but about resting in trut...

Gina Ross is a psychotherapist and founder of the International Trauma-Healing Institute. In this episode, she shares simple, practical tools anyone can use to calm the nervous system and release trauma energy in daily life — alongside insights from her decades of work in conflict zones and communities worldwide. Gina has trained thousands of professionals and community leaders in trauma-healing m...

In this special 10-minute guided meditation from Raw, we pause amid war, heat, and division to honor both the call to act and the need to rest. Through the rhythm of breath, we explore resilience—the balance between rising with strength and softening into renewal. The meditation closes with a Hebrew blessing, offered as both prayer and poetry, for strength and peace. Raw is a podcast of unguarded...

What does it mean to meet conflict—not with reactivity or avoidance—but with presence, clarity, and a willingness to go deeper? In this episode of RAW, Anouk sits down with therapist and conflict facilitator Gary Reiss and Aikido teacher and meditation guide Miles Kessler—two longtime friends who bring decades of experience in trauma healing, martial arts, and group facilitation. Gary shares insig...

In the aftermath of the Israel–Iran escalation — amid an ongoing war, summer fatigue, and collective grief — this short guided meditation offers a place to pause, ground, and soften. Led by Anouk, this 10-minute practice invites you to rest into your body, name what’s present, and gently cool the nervous system. Whether you're feeling tired, tense, or overwhelmed by the heat within and around you,...

Dr. Rick Hanson is one of the most respected voices in psychology—a New York Times bestselling author, Senior Fellow at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and a world-renowned teacher of emotional healing and resilience. His groundbreaking work blends neuroscience, mindfulness, and practical tools for inner transformation. In this urgent and intimate conversation, recorded as Iranian missi...

This guided meditation is an invitation to pause and reconnect with a deeper sense of wholeness, even in the midst of pain or uncertainty. You’ll be gently guided to relax, tune into your breath and body, and soften around the places that feel fractured—without needing to fix or change anything. Whether this is your first time meditating or a familiar practice, you’re welcome just as you are. If y...

What if mindfulness wasn’t just a wellness tool, but a moral imperative—especially for those in power? In this episode, neuroscientist and mindfulness teacher Dr. Nava Levit-Binnun joins Raw to explore how contemplative practice can deepen our resilience, expand our capacity to hold complexity, and transform the way we meet this moment of crisis. Drawing from her background as the director of the...

This short guided meditation is an invitation to return to your breath in the midst of uncertainty, conflict, and emotional overload. Whether you're walking, driving, or sitting, you don't need to close your eyes or be a seasoned meditator. All that’s asked is your presence. Inspired by a poem from Yehuda Amichai, this practice offers a soft landing for your nervous system. It’s not about escape....

On this episode of RAW, I speak with Yossi Klein Halevi—author, historian, and public intellectual whose voice is vital in conversations about Israel, Jewish identity, and moral complexity in times of crisis. Yossi was born in Brooklyn to a family of Holocaust survivors. His father, a Hungarian Jew, survived the war as a teenager by hiding for months in a frozen ditch in the forests of Transylvani...

Today on RAW, I speak with Ruti Dariel—mother of three, psychotherapist, expressive arts therapist, and certified parenting coach with over 20 years of clinical experience. Ruti’s journey is deeply personal and profoundly relevant to this moment. A few years ago, despite her professional expertise, she found herself facing questions many parents know intimately: How do I truly connect with my chil...

Dr. Dalia Marx—one of the most respected voices in contemporary Jewish thought and liturgy. We talk about how October 7 and the war since have brought profound and rapid changes to the world of Jewish prayer: the language, the focus, even the urgency. Rabbi Marx also shares her reflections on the Jewish responsibility to bring our hostages home, and the prayers—old and new—that have sustained her...

In this episode of Raw, I speak with Professor Eran Halperin, a leading expert on conflict resolution, political psychology, and the emotional dynamics that shape intergroup relations. As Israel grapples with the aftermath of October 7 and the ongoing war, Professor Halperin brings his deep expertise to unpack the psychological forces at play—how fear, anger, and trauma shape public opinion, decis...

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 trau...

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 ,...

In this short episode, I share the story behind RAW—why I created this space for wisdom, resilience, and compassion in the wake of October 7. Amid fear, grief, and division, I wanted to bring together voices that help us meet this moment with depth and humanity. I also have a request: What has helped you stay grounded? Who would you like to hear on the show? I’d love to hear from you. Reach me at...

Today on the show, we welcome Dr. Noam Weissman, Executive Vice President of OpenDor Media, where he leads a team of producers and educators to reach millions of young Jews yearly through articles, videos, and social media about Israel and the Jewish people. As the host of Unpacking Israeli History, the #1 Jewish podcast, he’s known for breaking down complex historical narratives with honesty, nua...

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...

This guided visualization from the Raw podcast invites you to step into 2025 with intention. In the midst of war, uncertainty, and collective grief, this practice creates space to reflect on where we’ve been, honor our resilience, and imagine what healing could look like for ourselves and our communities. 🌿 What you'll experience: • Grounding in the present moment. • A visualization of healing fo...

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 mig...

In this deeply moving episode of Raw, we speak with Maoz Inon, an Israeli entrepreneur and peace activist whose life took a profound turn following the tragic loss of his parents in the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Despite the immense personal pain, Maoz has become a powerful voice for forgiveness, understanding, and peace in one of the most conflicted regions of the world. Maoz shar...

In this deeply insightful episode of Raw, I sit down with Smadar Miller—an educator, writer, and founder of transformative programs like “Krovim” for relationships and sexuality, and “Miller College” for women’s financial empowerment. With a unique blend of expertise in relationships, sexuality, and self-fulfillment, Smadar shares her profound perspective on how collective trauma, like the ongoing...

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...