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When you're wondering about how to stay in control, take a life dunk with Rabbi Miriam Berger and very special guests.

9 juli

The Quiet Power of Peer Support - Holding Hope Together

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, confidence and hope that professional support alone cannot always offer. Together they reflect on empathy, active listening, the importance of bearing witness to one another's lives, and how meaningful relationships help people navigate illness, grief and life's many challenges. The conversation also offers a glimpse into Wellspring's vision for creating communities where people feel seen, supported and never have to face difficult journeys alone.
9 juli

The Stories We Chose To Wear - Can Jewish tradition and tattoos ever be part of the same conversation?

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 memory and Jewish identity to ritual, grief, migration and personal transformation, this is a discussion about the stories we carry—both on our skin and within ourselves. Rather than asking simply whether tattoos are permitted, the conversation explores why people seek permanent markers of life's defining moments, how Jewish ritual helps us navigate change, and whether ancient tradition and modern self-expression can coexist. Whether you're deeply observant, proudly secular, tattooed, tattoo-curious, or simply interested in Jewish thought, this episode offers a compassionate and intellectually rich exploration of identity, memory and what it means to mark a life well lived.
18 maj

Revelation, Renewal & Cheesecake: Finding Wellbeing in Shavuot

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 love, and finding strength for the next stage of our journey. From the story of Ruth and Naomi to ritual immersion, lifelong learning, and the power of community, this episode offers a warm and reflective invitation to pause, look back at how far we have come, and consider what we want to carry forward.
21 apr.

Stay, Go, or Grow?

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/
25 mars

Telling the Story This Year - special Pesach edition

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 of difficult questions, and the challenge of seeing both our own vulnerability and the suffering of others. Along the way, they explore practical ways to make the Seder more meaningful, more honest, and more alive — not by getting through more pages, but by asking better questions around the table.
9 jan.

From Kiddush to Control: Talking Honestly About Alcohol

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 central place of wine in Jewish ritual, from kiddush to Purim, alongside powerful rabbinic warnings about excess, while Stuart Link offers practical psychological insight into moderation, stress, addiction and wellbeing. Together they ask whether abstinence, moderation, or mindful ritual offers the healthiest path, and how community, accountability and marking time can support real change.
2025-08-15

The conversation that NEVER happens just did

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 journey with Gidon as her consultant.
2025-07-18

Sleep well, sleep Jewishly...

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.
2025-05-28

Sleep: The Spiritual, The Psychological and The Neurological

Sleep can be seen as negative, and positive - a gift to be enjoyed. Sleep is is great example of what WellspringUK offers, hear why.
2025-05-28

The fragility of our world: How we cope when terrible events happen

Blame, God, Community Suffering, Individual Suffering, Blood Donation
2025-02-24

Sink or Swim - Can you decide?

When life doesn't go quite as well as you want it to, what do you do? How do you take back control?
2025-01-24

The Rabbi & The Shrink

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.

12 avsnitt

When you're wondering about how to stay in control, take a life dunk with Rabbi Miriam Berger and very special guests.

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2025 - 2026
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