In this episode of Live Dunk, Rabbi Miriam Berger and Abigail Morris explore Yom Kippur not simply as a day of fasting, repentance and judgement, but as an invitation to actively choose how we want to live.

From forgiveness and the Book of Life to recognising our blessings and showing up for our community, the conversation asks whether Yom Kippur can be less about waiting to be judged and more about taking responsibility for the life we create. In a year when being visibly Jewish can feel harder, simply being present can itself become an act of choosing life.

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.