Psychology In Seattle Podcast

Israel-Hamas War Talk

Nov 1, 2023
The hosts discuss personal reflections on the Israel-Hamas conflict, exploring symbols and conflicts, embracing dialogue and understanding, understanding conflict in couple therapy and international relations, and understanding human behavior in the face of threats.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
ANECDOTE

Rebecca's Personal Jewish Journey

  • Rebecca Bloom shares her personal Jewish heritage and complex views on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
  • She recounts early education, Birthright trips, and learning about Palestinian marginalization, shaping her nuanced perspective.
ANECDOTE

Friendships Strained Over Views

  • Rebecca experienced losing friendships over expressing critical views on Israel.
  • She shares a poignant exchange about Israeli soldiers and Palestinian children that ended a friendship.
ADVICE

Acknowledge Shared Trauma

  • Many American Jews start to have somatic reactions to discussing Israel-Palestine tensions.
  • Rebecca advises acknowledging trauma and expressing that one’s trauma does not override others'.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app