Don't Feed The Lion: Bianna Golodryga and Yonit Levi
- LaFern Cusack
- Nov 11, 2025
- 1 min read
Dr. Phil sits down with CNN’s Bianna Golodryga and Israel’s Yonit Levi to discuss “Don’t Feed the Lion,” the urgently needed middle-grade novel giving kids and parents the tools to recognize and respond to antisemitism, bias, and hate before it takes root.
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Award-winning journalists Bianna Golodryga and Yonit Levi join Dr. Phil to discuss their groundbreaking middle-grade novel, Don’t Feed the Lion, a story created to help children understand antisemitism, bullying, and bias at the age they’re first exposed to it.
Both mothers and global reporters, Bianna and Yonit reveal why they wrote the book now, how October 7 reshaped conversations worldwide, and why middle graders urgently need language, context, and confidence to navigate what they’re seeing online and in their schools.
Dr. Phil explores the psychology behind early prejudice, how kids internalize fear or confusion, and why providing “word power” is essential to preventing silence or freeze responses. The conversation highlights the emotional reality children face, the failure of many adults and institutions to confront hate clearly, and the power of storytelling to build empathy and allyship.
Connect With Yonit and Bianna:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biannagolodryga/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yonitleviofficial/
Unholy Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unholypodcast/
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What a thought-provoking discussion! I completely relate to the idea of not feeding the lion in our personal lives. There was a time when I let stressors dictate my mood, but I've learned to fish it! redirect that energy into more positive outlets, like focusing on projects that excite me instead. Thanks for sharing such valuable insights!
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