RAW

Anouk Lorie
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'Raw' is a podcast that confronts the complexities of war from the inside out. Hosted by Anouk Lorie—journalist, author, and yoga and meditation teacher—'Raw' embodies the collective sense of exposure and vulnerability many of us feel in the wake of Israel's conflicts. This show goes beyond discussing external events, diving deep into our inner battles and how these moments of violence shake our very core. Join Anouk in intimate conversations with leading philosophers, psychologists, spiritual leaders, and trauma experts. Together, they explore how we can navigate these painful times with wisdom and resilience, offering guidance for our paths in an unfiltered, raw world. Whether you seek deeper understanding, tools for emotional resilience, or are seeking comfort and solidarity, 'Raw' invites you to listen, learn, and heal. Follow and subscribe on your preferred podcasting platform: • Spotify • Apple Podcasts • YouTube Don't miss an episode—tune in and be part of the conversation that matters. For more updates on episodes, tools for resilience and wellbeing, and inspiration, subscribe to our newsletter at withanouk.com.

  1. Meditation, Trauma, and the Courage to Stay Open, with Lama Tilmann Lhundrup

    MAY 11

    Meditation, Trauma, and the Courage to Stay Open, with Lama Tilmann Lhundrup

    In this episode of RAW, Anouk speaks with Lama Tilmann Lhundrup, a Buddhist teacher, former monk, medical doctor, and meditation teacher whose work brings together Buddhist practice, psychotherapy, and trauma healing. Tilmann spent years in retreat with his Tibetan teacher, Gendun Rinpoche, and later taught long retreats for many years. He now lives in Germany, where he runs a retreat center in the Black Forest and co-founded the Institute for Essential Psychotherapy. In this conversation, Tilmann reflects on what meditation can and cannot do, why Buddhist mind training is not always enough for deep trauma, and how psychotherapy and meditation can support one another. The conversation also turns toward Israel and Palestine. Tilmann has been coming to Israel to support meditation teachers and practitioners, and has also begun working with Palestinian practitioners. He speaks about identity, victimhood, aggression, listening, and the way pressure can make us contract more tightly around our stories. At the heart of the conversation is a simple but radical invitation: meditation begins with doing nothing. Not correcting ourselves. Not forcing calm. Not trying to become someone else. But creating enough warmth and space for whatever is here. A conversation for anyone trying to remain human in times of fear, exhaustion, uncertainty, and division. Listen to more RAW conversations and guided meditations at withanouk.com, and subscribe to RAW on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.

    1h 3m
  2. Come Back to Yourself: A Meditation for Uncertain Times, with Lama Tilmann Lhundrup

    APR 6

    Come Back to Yourself: A Meditation for Uncertain Times, with Lama Tilmann Lhundrup

    These past weeks have been intense and disorienting for many of us. A lot of uncertainty. A lot of holding our breath. I haven’t been able to record or release anything for RAW during this time. Between the war in Israel, missiles landing near my home, and then leaving through Jordan with my children, everything felt too immediate, too full. But I kept coming back to very simple practices - even just a few minutes at a time - to steady my body and mind. This is a short guided meditation by Lama Tilmann Lhundrup, recorded during a conversation for RAW that I never released. He is a highly respected Buddhist teacher trained in the Tibetan tradition, with many years of deep retreat and teaching. I’m sharing it here on its own because it feels especially needed right now. — If this resonates, you can follow RAW for more conversations and short practices on resilience, presence, and staying human in difficult times. You can also find everything - episodes, meditations, and writing - at withanouk.com

    11 min
  3. Staying Grounded in a Time of War, with Dr. Rick Hanson (Re-release)

    MAR 1

    Staying Grounded in a Time of War, with Dr. Rick Hanson (Re-release)

    As tensions rise once again between Israel, the United States, and Iran, we are resurfacing one of the most important conversations ever recorded on RAW. This episode was originally recorded in Tel Aviv during active missile fire between Israel and Iran. In the midst of uncertainty, I sat down with world-renowned psychologist Rick Hanson to ask: How do we stay steady when everything feels unstable? Dr. Hanson shares practical tools grounded in neuroscience to help regulate the nervous system during acute stress, along with deeper reflections on resilience, parenting in crisis, and protecting our capacity for empathy during conflict. We explore: • The neuroscience of trauma and resilience • Calming the body during high alert • Parenting with steadiness in uncertain times • Spiritual practice as psychological strength • Holding onto humanity without denying reality If you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted, this episode offers grounded guidance for this moment. RAW is hosted by journalist and meditation teacher Anouk Lorie. More at WithAnouk.com

    54 min
  4. Steadiness Before the Storm: A Meditation for Anticipatory Anxiety

    FEB 27

    Steadiness Before the Storm: A Meditation for Anticipatory Anxiety

    In a time of escalating conflict in the Middle East, with open confrontation between Israel and Iran and a widening sense of uncertainty, anxiety can move quickly through the collective nervous system. This guided meditation offers a way to stay grounded without denial, and alert without spiraling. A practice in steadiness in the midst of unfolding events. Closing with words from Israeli poet Leah Goldberg on the quiet courage of waiting — even when history is already in motion.

    15 min
  5. Being With the Unbearable, with Prof. Shlomo Mendelovich

    FEB 18

    Being With the Unbearable, with Prof. Shlomo Mendelovich

    In this episode of RAW, I’m in conversation with Shlomo Mendlovic, psychiatrist and director of Shalvata Mental Health Center. I first heard Shlomo speak to families of people in severe mental health crisis. What stayed with me was something simple but radical: his insistence on keeping even a drop of optimism — not as denial, but as a stance. A refusal to give up on the human being in front of you. We speak about: – Growing up with a Holocaust-survivor father who modeled grounded hope – Choosing psychiatry from childhood after seeing an image of a psychiatrist “removing chains” – What Shalvata actually is and why even severe mental illness can often be managed – October 7th as both national and intimate trauma, including his son serving in Kissufim that day – Why trauma lives beneath words – The difference between resilience and post-traumatic growth – The centrality of “being with”— presence over technique Shlomo argues that our responsibility now is not to erase trauma, but to let something grow alongside it. A sober, honest, deeply humane conversation about suffering, connection, and the possibility of growth. ---x--- If this conversation moved you, I invite you to share it — especially with someone who is navigating trauma, supporting someone in crisis, or working in mental health. You can follow RAW on your podcast app to stay updated on future episodes, and if you feel inclined, leave a rating or review — it genuinely helps these conversations reach more people. And as always, thank you for being here.

    1h 12m
  6. Masculinity, War, and Emotional Strength, with Tamir Ashman

    FEB 6

    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. Tamir has spent more than two decades working primarily with men — in clinics, prisons, boarding schools, the army, and educational settings — asking a difficult but urgent question: what does it mean to be born a man in Israeli society, and what happens when emotional life has nowhere to go? We talk about anger, fear, anxiety, and the relational pain beneath them. About why masculinity can become both a source of strength and real danger when vulnerability is suppressed. And about the work of integrating hardness and softness — discipline with sensitivity, power with responsibility. This conversation explores why emotional work can feel especially threatening for men, why staying with discomfort is often misunderstood as weakness, and how learning to feel — rather than act out — can be a profound act of courage. A grounded, honest conversation about masculinity, responsibility, and what real strength actually looks like. ⸻ If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it — especially with someone you think might need this conversation. You can also follow RAW on your podcast app to get notified when new episodes are released, and leave a rating or review — it really helps this work reach more people. And as always, thank you for listening.

    54 min
  7. Why Trust Is More Scarce Than Water: Environmental Diplomacy with Tareq Abu-Hamed

    JAN 8

    Why Trust Is More Scarce Than Water: Environmental Diplomacy with Tareq Abu-Hamed

    What happens to dialogue under trauma? Can cooperation survive when trust has collapsed? And what does climate change reveal about our shared fate in a region defined by borders and conflict?  In this episode of RAW, I speak with Tareq Abu-Hamed, an environmental scientist and Executive Director of the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies — a joint Israeli-Palestinian institute working at the intersection of climate change, conflict, and dialogue in the Middle East. Tareq grew up in East Jerusalem and came of age during the first Intifada. An early encounter with Jewish neighbors in a nearby kibbutz shaped his life and his path. His academic journey took him through Turkey, the Weizmann Institute, and the United States, before returning to the region to help build one of the most unusual institutions here: a place where Israelis, Palestinians, Jordanians, and international students live and study together while confronting shared environmental challenges. In our conversation, we speak about climate change as a security issue, the reality of shared aquifers, Gaza’s environmental devastation, and why ecology does not stop at borders. We talk honestly about October 7th, trauma, dehumanization, and what it takes to keep dialogue alive when fear and grief make it harder to see the human on the other side. This is not a conversation about easy answers. It’s about trust being more scarce than water in a region where nothing is separate — and where refusing cooperation comes at a real human cost.   You can find more episodes of RAW, along with my writing, guided meditations, and newsletter, at WithAnouk.com. If this conversation resonated, you’re welcome to subscribe, share it with someone who might listen with care, or simply stay in touch there. Thank you for listening.

    43 min
  8. 2026 What We Carry Forward

    12/31/2025

    2026 What We Carry Forward

    2026 Guided Meditation: What We Carry Forward (And What We Don’t) This guided meditation is an invitation to pause at the threshold between years, and to acknowledge the weight many of us have been holding. After a year marked by war, ceasefires, political division, and ongoing global violence, this practice offers space for discernment rather than resolution. It’s not about letting go of the past, but about sensing what still belongs with us — and what quietly exhausts our capacity to care. We explore: • how to set down burdens that were never ours to carry alone • what remains alive in us despite everything • how to step forward with clarity, tenderness, and integrity You can listen on December 31 or January 1 — or whenever you find yourself at a threshold. For more episodes, reflections, and to sign up for the RAW newsletter, visit withanouk.com. If this meditation resonated, consider sharing it with someone who might need it — and subscribing to RAW for future episodes.

    11 min
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'Raw' is a podcast that confronts the complexities of war from the inside out. Hosted by Anouk Lorie—journalist, author, and yoga and meditation teacher—'Raw' embodies the collective sense of exposure and vulnerability many of us feel in the wake of Israel's conflicts. This show goes beyond discussing external events, diving deep into our inner battles and how these moments of violence shake our very core. Join Anouk in intimate conversations with leading philosophers, psychologists, spiritual leaders, and trauma experts. Together, they explore how we can navigate these painful times with wisdom and resilience, offering guidance for our paths in an unfiltered, raw world. Whether you seek deeper understanding, tools for emotional resilience, or are seeking comfort and solidarity, 'Raw' invites you to listen, learn, and heal. Follow and subscribe on your preferred podcasting platform: • Spotify • Apple Podcasts • YouTube Don't miss an episode—tune in and be part of the conversation that matters. For more updates on episodes, tools for resilience and wellbeing, and inspiration, subscribe to our newsletter at withanouk.com.

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  • Creator
    Anouk Lorie
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Anouk Lorie
  • Show Website
    RAW

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