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Being With the Unbearable | Prof. Shlomo Mendlovic

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. 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.