The Braided Letter | Beth Ricanati MD
Beth Ricanati MD, Dara LevanThe Braided Letter is an invitation to pay attention. Through stories from medicine, writing, and everyday life, I explore how small rituals and intentional practices can help us reconnect—with ourselves, one another, and what matters most.
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Plot Twist: I'm an Introvert
I’ve learned something new about myself.
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I didn’t realize that I need time to regroup after an event. I adore leading...
Challah has a passport
Challah, making it, sharing it, looking for it when I travel, has introduced me to a broader world that I never knew existed. This month, as I traipsed around this tiny corner of Madrid, I was again reminded of the power of this ancient rit...
Taking my own advice
Taking a moment to put the practices from The Braided Prescription to work. I am currently writing this as I look out on the Mediterranean Sea from my window in Kalamata, Greece. I have been on the island of Peloponnese all week with my mot...
Books by Beth Ricanati, MD
The Braided Prescription brings together my work as a physician with what I’ve learned from leading more than 100 challah workshops around the country. Through stories, science, and seven simple practices, it explores how small, meaningful...
Every Soul Has a Story Live with Dara Levan and Beth Ricanati
Enjoy this lovely conversation that I had today with Dara Levan. And for those of you who were there live, thanks! It was a treat to see your names popping up as we spoke. And now I am off to make challah!
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I am a physician, author and speaker. My second book, The Braided Prescription: Seven Practices for Living Well from the Ancient Ritual of Making Challah, was published September 1, 2026.
Award-winning author of It Could Be Worse. Creator/host of Every Soul Has A Story. I believe life's unexpected moments become catalysts for growth. And I share stories about love, loss, resilience, and how radiance emerges from our breaking points.
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