Life Dunk

What happens when someone who has walked the same path simply says, "I understand" ? In this episode, Rabbi Miriam Berger is joined by Professor Nancy Pistrang, Professor of Clinical Psychology, to explore the transformative role of peer support. Drawing on groundbreaking research with women affected by gynaecological cancer, they discuss why shared experience can provide a unique kind of comfort,...

In this thoughtful and surprisingly nuanced episode, Miriam explores one of Judaism's most debated contemporary questions with renowned Hebrew calligrapher and tattoo artist Gabriel Wolff. Together, with Abigail Morris they unpack the biblical prohibition on tattoos, the history behind the verse in Leviticus, and why the conversation is far more complex than many people realise. From Holocaust mem...

Join Rabbi Miriam Berger and Abigail Morris for a thoughtful conversation exploring the meaning of Shavuot.  From revelation and renewal, to relationships, resilience, and, of course, cheesecake. Together they unpack why this often, overlooked festival might actually hold some of Judaism’s richest wisdom for modern wellbeing: marking time, embracing change, recommitting to the people and values we...

In this honest and compassionate conversation, Rabbi Miriam Berger and relationship therapist Alan Reich explore the realities of modern relationships and how we communicate, how we hurt each other, and how we find our way back. Blending wisdom, humour and deep insight, they offer a refreshing take on love that goes far beyond the Hollywood version.  https://www.alanreichtherapy.com/  

What does it mean to tell the Pesach story in a year like this one? In this special Life Dunk episode, Rabbi Miriam Berger and Abigail Morris are in conversation for a searching, timely discussion about fear, Jewish identity, the power of the Haggadah, and the role of the Seder in hard times. Together they reflect on antisemitism close to home, the pressure of competing narratives, the importance...

In this episode of Life Dunk   Rabbi Miriam Berger and psychologist Stuart Linke explore our complicated relationship with alcohol. Starting with the idea of Dry January, the conversation moves through health, habit, culture and faith: what alcohol does to our bodies and minds, how dependence can creep in unnoticed, and why counting our drinking can be so revealing. Rabbi Berger reflects on the ce...

A personal and extremely honest conversation between Miriam and Gidon.   Mr Gidon Lieberman is a leading consultant gynaecologist and fertility specialist practising in London. With over 25 years of experience and his continual professional development, he is skilled in performing numerous procedures and treating many conditions.  Find out what helped and what didn't help Rabbi Miriam during her j...

Judaism has a long and complicated relationship with sleep - perhaps you do too.  Whether you haven't had a decent nights sleep in years or just never thought there was a Jewish perspective on sleep - this podcast is for you.

Sleep can be seen as negative, and positive - a gift to be enjoyed.  Sleep is is great example of what WellspringUK offers, hear why.

Blame, God, Community Suffering, Individual Suffering, Blood Donation

When life doesn't go quite as well as you want it to, what do you do?  How do you take back control?  

Religion has always taught is to make a fuss about marking moments in time but this Rabbi and Shrink would suggest that we should be doing it much more than any religion thinks is necessary.