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Some books offer information. Others change our moral eyesight. Adam Grant’s Give and Take belongs to the latter category. Grant describes three relational styles. Takers seek advantage. Matchers [...]

I feel deeply blessed that, for much of my life, I have been able to open my eyes and feel gratitude for what I see. Perhaps I was born with a certain native optimism, inherited from my witty, [...]

The other day, after a cold contrast shower, I chose not to warm up in the usual way. I did not stay under hot water, nor did I rush into getting dressed and returning to productivity. Instead, I [...]

This semester, I’m teaching courses in psychodynamic psychotherapy and social work ethics—subjects centered on safety, boundaries, and relational presence.

A recent preprint study from less than 2 weeks ago (Simon et al., 2025) shook something in me. As a trauma-informed clinician, I’m well aware of both the promise and perils of psychedelic [...]

Every day, observant Jews recite the blessing Asher Yatzar, acknowledging the profound wisdom embedded in the human body—its vessels, hollows, and the delicate balance that sustains life. Within [...]

In recent years, psychedelic substances and plant-based remedies like ayahuasca, psilocybin (magic mushrooms), ketamine, and cacao ceremonies have gained popularity as tools for healing and [...]

I’m so excited to share with my audience a new endeavor that I’m embarking on—my Substack column, Toratherapeutics® Ponderings.