What happens when someone who has walked the same path simply says, "I understand"?

In this episode, Rabbi Miriam Berger is joined by Professor Nancy Pistrang, Professor of Clinical Psychology, to explore the transformative role of peer support. Drawing on groundbreaking research with women affected by gynaecological cancer, they discuss why shared experience can provide a unique kind of comfort, confidence and hope that professional support alone cannot always offer.

Together they reflect on empathy, active listening, the importance of bearing witness to one another's lives, and how meaningful relationships help people navigate illness, grief and life's many challenges. The conversation also offers a glimpse into Wellspring's vision for creating communities where people feel seen, supported and never have to face difficult journeys alone.

In this thoughtful and surprisingly nuanced episode, Miriam explores one of Judaism's most debated contemporary questions with renowned Hebrew calligrapher and tattoo artist Gabriel Wolff.

Together, with Abigail Morris they unpack the biblical prohibition on tattoos, the history behind the verse in Leviticus, and why the conversation is far more complex than many people realise. From Holocaust memory and Jewish identity to ritual, grief, migration and personal transformation, this is a discussion about the stories we carry—both on our skin and within ourselves.

Rather than asking simply whether tattoos are permitted, the conversation explores why people seek permanent markers of life's defining moments, how Jewish ritual helps us navigate change, and whether ancient tradition and modern self-expression can coexist.

Whether you're deeply observant, proudly secular, tattooed, tattoo-curious, or simply interested in Jewish thought, this episode offers a compassionate and intellectually rich exploration of identity, memory and what it means to mark a life well lived.