When war makes the world around us feel challenging and unsafe, how do we stay focused and hold on to our faith? In this episode, Gili and Tal explore the power and importance of focus and faith in moments like these. They look at how faith can be a source of strength, hope, and inspiration, …
Everything changed on October 7. That is where this episode begins. Gili and Tal look closely at the challenges life brings, both emotionally and intellectually, especially now, when a crisis of this magnitude has struck without warning. They focus on why the good matters precisely when life is at its hardest. At the heart of …
The truth hurts. Right now, it feels as if it has blown up in our faces. We are all living through trauma, and the reality of the past few days is hard to absorb. It is beyond anything we could have imagined. In this episode, Tal and I talk about what is happening, what the …
Read the episode notes: Facing a State of War | The Truth Hurts, Episode 28
This episode is a little different. Instead of focusing on one topic, Gili and Tal step back and revisit the ground they’ve covered in earlier episodes. They take a broad, in-depth look at earlier conversations, summarizing the central ideas, clarifying key points, and adding new insights. As they return to the wide range of topics …
Read the episode notes: Dress Rehearsal: Putting It All Together | The Truth Hurts, Episode 27
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is fast approaching. It is a profoundly sacred and meaningful day, and Gili and Tal use the occasion to explore forgiveness in depth. What does real forgiveness mean? Where do we find the strength to forgive and let go of old grudges and pain? They look at forgiveness in …
Read the episode notes: What Does It Really Mean to Forgive? | The Truth Hurts, Episode 26
Just before Rosh Hashanah, Gili and Tal look back at how The Truth Hurts began. They talk about how they coped and how they built a platform to discuss the topics they care about and share their messages with others. In her tips segment, Gili offers suggestions for starting the new year on a sweet, …
Read the episode notes: A Sweet Start to the New Year | The Truth Hurts, Episode 25
Have you ever felt completely stuck, unable to move forward? Does it come from a sense that something is missing, or from the disorienting feeling that time is dragging on endlessly? In this episode, Tal and Gili explore what it means to feel stuck, where that feeling comes from, and how to respond in ways …
Read the episode notes: Feeling Stuck and Finding a Way Forward | The Truth Hurts, Episode 24
September 1 means getting back into a routine. This episode is for parents and children. Parenting isn’t about treating every child the same. No two children are alike, and each one needs something different. Instead of asking a child to fit a mold, adjust your approach to the child. Gili also shares plenty of tips …
What happens when we refuse to make room for anger? Anger is powerful. Gili says that when we deny or suppress it, it can harden into guilt and resentment, with illness following close behind. A healthier response begins with acknowledging the feeling and learning to channel it constructively. In this episode, Gili and Tal look …
Read the episode notes: Anger, Guilt and the Work of Forgiveness | Episode 22
We’ve all heard some version of the line, “The only thing that’s certain is death.” But if death is the one certainty, why the hell do we spend so much of our lives searching for certainty at work, in love, within our families, and in every other relationship? We search for it because we’ve been …
Read the episode notes: Why Do We Keep Chasing Certainty? | The Truth Hurts, Episode 21