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Psychoanalysis On and Off the Couch

Harvey Schwartz MD
Psychoanalysis
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Psychoanalytic Companioning
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Ketamine
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Psychoanalysis applied outside the office.

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"With Kristi [second analyst], it was much, much deeper. This whole dependent and infantile part of me was coming out. This is psychoanalytic language - I was moving into a regression that was terrifying, because I had been trained by my mother, and ... more

"Some time ago, I realized that there was such a thing for me as experiencing my patients as being friends, but they were psychoanalytic friends. It was a psychoanalytic friendship that was quite unique and unlike any other friendship. I think that's... more

"This really is the full motivation for my having written the memoir. I want people to know what the process is like; not only what the process is like but what the feelings are that don't really make you think of psychoanalysis as a way of changing ... more

"I think that the comparison [between political and erotic passions] is related to the danger of transgressing boundaries from the side of the analyst. It's not totally the same, but it's because of the emotions and the danger of being too much invol... more

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Recent Guests

Joan Peters
Professor emeritus of literature and writing, discussing her memoir of psychoanalysis
California State University
Episode: A Memoir of Transformation: a patient examines two analyses at two stages of life with Joan Peters, PhD (Ojai, California)
Dr. Heribert Blass
President of the International Psychoanalytic Association, Training analyst for adults, children, and adolescents, Member of the German Psychoanalytic Association
International Psychoanalytic Association
Episode: When We Feel Provoked by the Politics of Our Patients with Heribert Blass, Dr. Med. (MD) (Dusseldorf, Germany)
Andy Cohen
Psychoanalyst with the South African Psychoanalytical Society and editor of the book "Parenting Psychoanalyzed, Letters to a Parent."
South African Psychoanalytical Society
Episode: Analysts' Reflections on Their Parenting with Andy Cohen (Johannesburg)
Sharone Bergner
Clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst in full-time private practice
Institute for Psychoanalytic Training and Research and NYU Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis
Episode: 'Why is This Happening in My Body'?: the meeting of/between patients' imaginings and analysts' theories with Sharone Bergner, PhD (New York)
Juliet Rosenfeld
Psychoanalyst and author of Affairs, True Stories of Love, Lies, Hope and Desire
British Psychoanalytical Society
Episode: Affairs: Exploring the Dynamic Mind with non-Clinical Readers with Juliet Rosenfeld(London)
Paul Holinger
Psychiatrist and psychoanalyst; faculty and former dean at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute.
Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute
Episode: Affects, Curiosity, and Corporal Punishment with Paul Holinger, MD, MPH (Chicago)
Mariano Horenstein
Training and supervising analyst, member of the IPA, FEPAL, and the International Research Group, Geographies of Psychoanalysis
Episode: The 'Necessary Foreignness' of Psychoanalysis with Mariano Horenstein, PhD (Cordoba, Argentina)
Shalini Masih
Psychoanalytic psychotherapist with a master's degree in psychoanalytic studies and a PhD from the University of Delhi.
Tavistock and Portman
Episode: Before 'Ghosts' become 'Ancestors' with Shalini Masih, PhD (Worcestershire, UK)
Stefano Bolognini
A prominent psychoanalyst, the head of the International Psychoanalytic Association, and author of several influential psychoanalytic papers and books.
Italian Psychoanalytic Society
Episode: Reflections on Our Changing Field with Stefano Bolognini, MD (Bologna)

Host

Harvey Schwartz
Host guiding discussions on psychoanalysis, focusing on its application in various contexts outside traditional therapy settings.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 419 ratings
  • Harvey

    I find comfort from this podcast it’s really great tool and one I find helps me reflect thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lovealways#
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Engaging and Idea-Affirming

    This podcast brings together a diverse group of thinkers around a central topic of concern. I recently enjoyed Schwartz’s 2019 interview of Tracy Morgan and Anna Fishzon regarding their own podcast on books by psychoanalysts. The conversation touched points of interest such as the tension between theory and practical application in psychoanalysis as well as the devotion to preserve insight into the unconscious mind in the face of societal attack or disregard. I found myself quite entranced with... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marjorie Ellie
    United States7 months ago
  • Rubber meeting the road

    Finally.

    I’ve been looking for just such a podcast where the rubber meets the road (psychoanalysis meets the nuanced struggles of our time.)

    These conversations are priceless. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Niki Cov fine artist
    United States7 months ago
  • Wonderful listen

    Fascinating & diverse episodes, carefully paced, and very insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elessar.009
    United Statesa year ago
  • Painting a bird?

    We have a severe mental health crisis in this country and the podcast is about painting birds? Our country is collapsing into fascism because people’s needs aren’t being met but by all means wile away the hour in your “consulting room.”

    Apple Podcasts
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    Bunny Cub
    United Statesa year ago

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Some critiques mention a desire for more guest perspectives instead of extensive host commentary, seeking a more direct engagement with the guests' insights.
Listeners praise the series for its engaging and insightful discussions, appreciating the variety of topics and guests that stimulate thoughtful reflection.
Many find the exploration of psychoanalysis in broader societal and personal contexts to be both enlightening and applicable to their own lives.

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A Memoir of Transformation: a patient examines two analyses at two stages of life with Joan Peters, PhD (Ojai, California)
Q: What can you tell us about your journey through your psychoanalyses?
Joan discusses the significant differences between her first analysis with Lane, which focused on memory recovery, and her second with Kristi, which emphasized relational dynamics, leading to profound personal insights and emotional growth.
An Analyst's Reflections on Her Treatments and Her Life with Beverly Kolsky, MSW (Tupper Lake, New York)
Q: What was the motivation behind writing your memoir?
To let people understand the psychoanalytic process and its potential to change lives.
An Analyst's Reflections on Her Treatments and Her Life with Beverly Kolsky, MSW (Tupper Lake, New York)
Q: What are the challenges of communicating psychoanalysis to a non-clinical audience?
It's an important task as we've ignored it for too long, and it involves sharing our work and respect for patients.
When We Feel Provoked by the Politics of Our Patients with Heribert Blass, Dr. Med. (MD) (Dusseldorf, Germany)
Q: Can you tell us what you've come to understand about required countertransference?
The emotional responses from the analyst are crucial, as patients often seek emotional connection and validation, which requires the analyst to engage deeply with their reactions.
When We Feel Provoked by the Politics of Our Patients with Heribert Blass, Dr. Med. (MD) (Dusseldorf, Germany)
Q: What happens when we're in an intense, intimate relationship with a patient and we discover that we feel their political leanings are anathema to us?
This creates significant internal conflict and challenges our ability to maintain analytic neutrality, as personal political feelings can impact the therapeutic relationship.

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What is Psychoanalysis On and Off the Couch about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series centers around the application of psychoanalysis in various domains outside traditional clinical settings. It explores the intersection of mental health, emotional well-being, and social contexts, often through conversations with notable practitioners and experts in the field. Central themes include parenting, cultural influences on mental health, the intricacies of emotional relationships, and the therapeutic process itself, showcasing how psychoanalytic principles can offer insights into everyday life and complex emotional experiences. What sets this series apart is its commitment to integrating psychoanalytic thought into diverse professional and personal spheres, promoting a broader understanding of mental health beyond conv... more

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Recent guests on Psychoanalysis On and Off the Couch include:

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2. Dr. Heribert Blass
3. Andy Cohen
4. Sharone Bergner
5. Juliet Rosenfeld
6. Paul Holinger
7. Mariano Horenstein
8. Shalini Masih

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