At 6am, on the 7th of October, in the year of 2023, the earth was formed and full. The trees surrounding the little sleepy kibbutzim and towns near Gaza, had recently been plucked for the Feast of Sukkoth. Morning had broken and blackbird spoke. Like that First Morning, Humanity was at rest. It was long … Read more
Episode 1: A Deep Dive into Trauma and Recovery | Jason Blankfield & Tal Hartuv. In this episode of The Mind-Bending Podcast, I explore with Jason Blankfield the realities of post-traumatic stress disorder. Trauma gave birth to suicidal thoughts, hypervigilance, social isolation, insomnia, rage, and depression. It was hardly surprising that some people did not … Read more
Episode 2: How Writing Can Help in Your PTSD Recovery | Jason Blankfield & Tal Hartuv. In this episode of The Mind-Bending Podcast, Jason Blankfield and I discuss writing as a tool for processing trauma, a means of healing and self-expression. I share some writing tips and exercises which helped me in my journey towards mental … Read more
Episode 3: Avoiding The Victimhood Trap While Recovering From PTSD | Jason Blankfield & Tal Hartuv. In this episode of The Mind-Bending Podcast, Jason Blankfield and I explore the notion of victimhood. Seeing ourselves as perpetual victims is a death blow to self-esteem. Victimhood also has a shelf-life with those we love. I share how I have learned … Read more
Episode 4: Resilience and Growth: Navigating the Aftermath of Trauma | Jason Blankfield & Tal Hartuv In this episode of The Mind-Bending Podcast, Jason Blankfield and I speak about the effect trauma has on our personality, emotions and character. I also share some ideas for rediscovering the joyful essence in life following my brutal encounter with death, and … Read more
