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EPISODE · Nov 11, 2025 · 45 MIN

Don't Feed The Lion: Bianna Golodryga and Yonit Levi

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Two leading journalists and mothers reveal the urgent crisis facing kids today — and the powerful new book giving families the tools to confront hate, bias, and antisemitism before it takes root. --> Get Don't Feed The Lion Here: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Feed-Arcadia-Childrens-Books/dp/1467196215 In this powerful conversation, Dr. Phil sits down with award-winning journalists Bianna Golodryga (CNN) and Yonit Levi (Channel 12 Israel) to discuss their groundbreaking middle-grade novel, Don't Feed the Lion a story designed to help children recognize antisemitism, bullying, and bias before these ideas become ingrained. They reveal why they wrote the book now, how the events of October 7 reshaped global conversations, and why children as young as eight are already encountering hate online and in their classrooms. Dr. Phil explores the psychology behind early prejudice, how parents and educators can intervene, and why giving kids the language to respond, not freeze is critical. Together, they unpack the role of storytelling, allyship, and real-life "word power" in helping middle graders build courage, empathy, and critical thinking in an increasingly polarized world. This episode is essential for parents, teachers, mental-health professionals, and anyone concerned about the future of our children and our culture. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit: https://bioptimizers.com/drphil Promo Code: DrPhil for 15% off and 25% off during black Friday. Stronger, longer, better life. #TeachingKindness #YouthEmpowerment #CriticalThinking #Storytelling #BullyingPrevention #GlobalAffairs #CNN #Channel12Israel #EmpathyBuildingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two leading journalists and mothers reveal the urgent crisis facing kids today — and the powerful new book giving families the tools to confront hate, bias, and antisemitism before it takes root. --> Get Don't Feed The Lion Here: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Feed-Arcadia-Childrens-Books/dp/1467196215 In this powerful conversation, Dr. Phil sits down with award-winning journalists Bianna Golodryga (CNN) and Yonit Levi (Channel 12 Israel) to discuss their groundbreaking middle-grade novel, Don't Feed the Lion a story designed to help children recognize antisemitism, bullying, and bias before these ideas become ingrained. They reveal why they wrote the book now, how the events of October 7 reshaped global conversations, and why children as young as eight are already encountering hate online and in their classrooms. Dr. Phil explores the psychology behind early prejudice, how parents and educators can intervene, and why giving kids the language to respond, not freeze is critical. Together, they unpack the role of storytelling, allyship, and real-life "word power" in helping middle graders build courage, empathy, and critical thinking in an increasingly polarized world. This episode is essential for parents, teachers, mental-health professionals, and anyone concerned about the future of our children and our culture. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit: https://bioptimizers.com/drphil Promo Code: DrPhil for 15% off and 25% off during black Friday. Stronger, longer, better life. #TeachingKindness #YouthEmpowerment #CriticalThinking #Storytelling #BullyingPrevention #GlobalAffairs #CNN #Channel12Israel #EmpathyBuilding See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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