Psychedelics, PTSD, and Torah: Can Altered States Lead to Healing?

Psychedelics, PTSD, and Torah: Can Altered States Lead to Healing?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/589555/fan_mail/new] Can psychedelics help heal trauma? What happens when ancient spiritual wisdom meets modern mental health treatment? And how can we approach altered states of consciousness through both a clinical and Jewish lens? In this week's episode of Holy Health, I sit down with attorney, mental health advocate, and founder of The Jewish Healing Society, Adriana Kertzer, to explore the emerging field of psychedelic-assisted therapy and its potential role in treating PTSD and trauma. Adriana shares her work at the intersection of psychedelic science and Jewish life, including her research on psychedelic-informed mental health responses following the October 7th attacks in Israel and among Nova Festival survivors. Then, in our Torah extro I'm joined by Ginny Kafka, whom Adriana lovingly refers to as her rebbitzin. Together, we examine how Judaism understands altered states, suffering, healing, and spiritual transformation. We discuss whether profound experiences can become catalysts for growth and how Torah wisdom can help us think deeply and responsibly about healing trauma. Join us for a thoughtful, nuanced conversation at the crossroads of psychedelics, PTSD, and Torah. - - - - -  YouTube: https://youtu.be/AZ6tlEpv5K0 [https://youtu.be/AZ6tlEpv5K0] - - - - -  Links: Learn more about Jewish Healing Society: www.jewishhealingsociety.org [http://www.jewishhealingsociety.org/] - Follow JHS on Subtack: https://substack.com/@jewishhealingsociety?r=2idzo&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page [https://substack.com/@jewishhealingsociety?r=2idzo&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page] - Stay up to date on the News of the Jews in the psychedelic space: https://www.linkedin.com/company/107376994/admin/dashboard/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/107376994/admin/dashboard/] - - - - - Holy Health Podcast: Email: Holyhealthpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @holy_healthpodcast wwwwHolyhealthpodcast.com Holy Health Official Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/589555/9876240 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/589555/9876240] Holy Health YouTube Account: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrYPOvFawrjhH_2U7r61M2Q [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrYPOvFawrjhH_2U7r61M2Q] Musach Haguf: Instagram: @darapt613 @holy_healthpodcast - - - - - This podcast has been edited by  Yakir Abelow of 'YA Joker productions' For more information contact: https://wa.me/c/972586918089 [https://wa.me/c/972586918089] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yakir_abelow_photography/ [https://www.instagram.com/ya_jokerproductions/]

What Your Doctor May Not Have Told You About Your Thyroid

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/589555/fan_mail/new] The thyroid plays a critical role in energy, metabolism, mood, hormone balance, and overall health, yet many people continue to struggle with symptoms despite being told their thyroid tests are normal. This week, I sit down with Dr. Jim Chialtis to discuss common signs of thyroid dysfunction, the limitations of standard testing, and a functional approach to supporting thyroid health. Plus, stay tuned for this week's Torah Extro with David Jerome, exploring the spiritual significance of how thyroid function can be viewed in Judaism. Whether you're dealing with thyroid issues or simply want to learn more about this essential gland, this episode offers valuable insights you won't want to miss. - - - - -  YouTube: https://youtu.be/P9A8WCBoYnI [https://youtu.be/P9A8WCBoYnI] - - - - -  Links: Dr. Jim Chialtis - https://functionalmedicine-sandiego.com/ [https://functionalmedicine-sandiego.com/] David Jerome - https://open.spotify.com/show/3e5ZBZe6wXWNTPa5AMSoBe?si=MaRkfAGqTzWSuU-L9l8d5A [https://open.spotify.com/show/3e5ZBZe6wXWNTPa5AMSoBe?si=MaRkfAGqTzWSuU-L9l8d5A] - - - - - Holy Health Podcast: Email: Holyhealthpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @holy_healthpodcast wwwwHolyhealthpodcast.com Holy Health Official Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/589555/9876240 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/589555/9876240] Holy Health YouTube Account: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrYPOvFawrjhH_2U7r61M2Q [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrYPOvFawrjhH_2U7r61M2Q] Musach Haguf: Instagram: @darapt613 @holy_healthpodcast - - - - - This podcast has been edited by  Yakir Abelow of 'YA Joker productions' For more information contact: https://wa.me/c/972586918089 [https://wa.me/c/972586918089] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yakir_abelow_photography/ [https://www.instagram.com/ya_jokerproductions/]

"The Healing Power of Plants" with Jodi Scott

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/589555/fan_mail/new] This week on Holy Health,  Green Goo founder Jodi Scott joins  for a powerful conversation about plant-based skincare, natural healing remedies, and what’s really hiding in conventional beauty products. Then,  Ayala Asseraf closes the episode with Torah wisdom on the connection between healing, nature, and the sacredness of the body. This episode will challenge all your beliefs about the products you may be using. - - - - -  YouTube: https://youtu.be/BdlMUCxhrtY [https://youtu.be/BdlMUCxhrtY] - - - - -  Links: Jodi Scott: (8) Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/greengoohelps/] (20+) Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/GreenGooHelps] (99+)Green Goo (@greengoohelps) | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@greengoohelps] Jodi Scott | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodi-scott-7234331b8/] Plants With Purpose | Green Goo by SPRY LIFE LLC [https://www.greengoo.com/] Ayala Asseraf: Whatsapp: https://wa.me/message/G2A6PYN4FG6RP1 [https://wa.me/message/G2A6PYN4FG6RP1] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayalabeauty?igsh=dmVrcDR1d2duNzRv [https://www.instagram.com/ayalabeauty?igsh=dmVrcDR1d2duNzRv] - - - - - Holy Health Podcast: Email: Holyhealthpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @holy_healthpodcast wwwwHolyhealthpodcast.com Holy Health Official Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/589555/9876240 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/589555/9876240] Holy Health YouTube Account: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrYPOvFawrjhH_2U7r61M2Q [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrYPOvFawrjhH_2U7r61M2Q] Musach Haguf: Instagram: @darapt613 @holy_healthpodcast - - - - - This podcast has been edited by  Yakir Abelow of 'YA Joker productions' For more information contact: https://wa.me/c/972586918089 [https://wa.me/c/972586918089] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yakir_abelow_photography/ [https://www.instagram.com/ya_jokerproductions/]

Pain Isn't in Your Body - Here's Where it Really Lives

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/589555/fan_mail/new] What if everything you’ve been told about pain is only part of the story? In today’s episode, “Pain Isn’t in Your Body—Here’s Where it Really Lives,” we sit down with Dr. Amy Baxter to explore the surprising science behind pain—how it’s created, why it lingers, and what that means for healing. This conversation challenges the way we think about the body, the brain, and the powerful connection between them. Then, for our Torah outro, Edan Green brings a deeper perspective, weaving spiritual insight into the conversation and offering a meaningful lens on how we experience discomfort, resilience, and growth. This episode will shift how you understand pain—physically, mentally, and spiritually. - - - - - YouTube:  https://youtu.be/cpIjUHiM4uw [https://youtu.be/cpIjUHiM4uw] - - - - - Holy Health Podcast: Email: Holyhealthpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @holy_healthpodcast wwwwHolyhealthpodcast.com Holy Health Official Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/589555/9876240 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/589555/9876240] Holy Health YouTube Account: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrYPOvFawrjhH_2U7r61M2Q [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrYPOvFawrjhH_2U7r61M2Q] Musach Haguf: Instagram: @darapt613 @holy_healthpodcast - - - - - This podcast has been edited by  Yakir Abelow of 'YA Joker productions' For more information contact: https://wa.me/c/972586918089 [https://wa.me/c/972586918089] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yakir_abelow_photography/ [https://www.instagram.com/ya_jokerproductions/]

When Doctors Don't Listen : The Truth About Medical Gaslighting " with Dr . Aaron Hartman

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/589555/fan_mail/new] In this powerful episode, Dr. Aaron Hartman unpacks the often-overlooked reality of medical gaslighting—when patients’ symptoms are dismissed, minimized, or misunderstood within the healthcare system. With clarity and balance, he explores how this dynamic impacts trust, diagnosis, and long-term health outcomes, while offering practical insight for both patients and practitioners. In the Torah extro, Rabbi Shlomo Ben Zeev brings a deeper perspective, connecting the concept of truly “seeing” and validating another person to timeless Torah values. Together, this episode bridges modern medicine and ancient wisdom, highlighting the importance of listening, empathy, and truth in healing. - - - - -  YouTube: https://youtu.be/TwtGlAK2qMQ [https://youtu.be/TwtGlAK2qMQ] - - - - - -  Links: Dr. Aaron Hartman: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/ [https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/] Rabbi Shlomo Ben Zeev:https://drshtaygen.com/ [https://drshtaygen.com/] - - - - - Holy Health Podcast: Email: Holyhealthpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @holy_healthpodcast wwwwHolyhealthpodcast.com Holy Health Official Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/589555/9876240 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/589555/9876240] Holy Health YouTube Account: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrYPOvFawrjhH_2U7r61M2Q [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrYPOvFawrjhH_2U7r61M2Q] Musach Haguf: Instagram: @darapt613 @holy_healthpodcast - - - - - This podcast has been edited by  Yakir Abelow of 'YA Joker productions' For more information contact: https://wa.me/c/972586918089 [https://wa.me/c/972586918089] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yakir_abelow_photography/ [https://www.instagram.com/ya_jokerproductions/]