Psychoanalysis & You

In this episode, we delve into the foundational principles, therapeutic techniques, and transformative impact of psychoanalysis on children and families. Whether you are a parent, mental health professional, student, or someone interested in understanding the human mind, this episode offers valuable insights and practical knowledge. Our guest, Dr. Alexander D. Kalogerakis provided a comprehensive overview of psychoanalysis, focusing on its application in child psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Dr. Kalogerakis discussed the history, core concepts, and real-world benefits of psychoanalytic therapy for children with APsA Podcast Host, Dr. Gail Saltz. Learn about the therapeutic process, the importance of early intervention, and how psychoanalysis can foster emotional growth and resilience in young people and children in Episode 18 of ‘Psychoanalysis & You.’

Psychoanalysis & You is the official podcast of the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA) about psychoanalysis and everyday. In this episode of ‘Psychoanalysis and You’, Dr. Gail Saltz interviews Barbara Milrod M.D., a distinguished professor of psychiatry and director of psychotherapy research. They discuss the challenges and advancements in psychoanalytic research, including Dr. Milrod’s impactful work on psychodynamic psychotherapies. The conversation also covers the efficacy of different treatments, the importance of peer review, and the integration of neuroscience in psychoanalytic practices. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how psychoanalytic research is evolving and its relevance in today’s mental health landscape. Our Guest - Barbara Milrod, M.D. Barbara Milrod, M.D. is a leading psychoanalyst and psychiatrist whose pioneering work has advanced the psychoanalytic treatment of anxiety and somatic symptom disorders. She is especially known for developing and researching evidence-based psychoanalytic psychotherapies for panic disorder, agoraphobia, and conversion disorder in both adults and children. Dr. Milrod received her medical degree from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, completed psychiatric training at The Payne Whitney Clinic, and undertook advanced psychoanalytic training at the New York Psychoanalytic Institute, where she is now on faculty. She also teaches at the Columbia Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research.She serves on the board for the APsA Research Training Program and received numerous awards recognizing her contributions to the advancement of psychoanalysis through clinical research and teaching. Chapters 00:47 Meet Dr. Barbara Milrod02:54 The Importance of Research in Psychoanalysis05:57 Challenges in Psychoanalytic Research10:00 Efficacy of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy21:15 Combining Medication with Psychotherapy26:56 Advice for Aspiring Researchers40:29 Freudian Quickies: Audience Questions Our Podcast In this podcast, we explore the intricacies of psychoanalysis under the guidance of our host, Gail Saltz. Founded in 1911, the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA) is the oldest national psychoanalytic organization in the nation. APsA is committed to being a professional membership organization for psychoanalysts, psychoanalytic psychotherapists, academics, researchers, students, and other interested people – all whose work is profoundly informed by psychoanalytic theory and values, and to supporting their education and continuing professional development. https://apsa.org/podcast#APsApodcast  

Episode 16 Advising Organizations and Leaders with Alexander Stein | Psychoanalysis & You| APsA Official Podcast Psychoanalysis & You is the official podcast of the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA) about psychoanalysis and everyday life hosted by Dr. Gail Saltz. In this episode, our host interviews Alexander Stein, a psychoanalyst and founder of Dolus Advisors. Stein talks about his unique career journey from a performing pianist to a clinical psychoanalyst and then to a strategic consultant. The discussion focuses on how psychoanalytic principles can be applied to leadership, organizational governance, and human risks in cybersecurity. Stein also discusses his ongoing work with the American Psychoanalytic Association's Committee for Public Information and the CAI Report on artificial intelligence's impact on psychoanalysis and leadership. The episode delves into the application of psychoanalytic principles within a business context and touches on the potential and limitations of AI in mental health. Our Guest – Alexander Stein, Ph.D.  Dr. Stein is a psychoanalyst and the founder of Dolus Advisors, a strategic consultancy specializing in leadership, organizational governance and culture, fraud, corruption and abuses of power, human risks in cybersecurity, and technologies that assume decision-making functions in human affairs. He is a widely published and cited thought leader whose work is regularly featured in the business press and multidisciplinary journals, podcasts, webinars, and at international conferences and symposia. He is a regular contributor to the Forbes Leadership Strategy Channel covering the psychology of decision-making and unintended consequences in organizations and society. CHAPTERS 00:47 Meet Alexander Stein 02:33 Alexander's Journey to Psychoanalysis 06:19 Pivot to Organizational Consulting 08:15 Psychoanalysis in Business 11:30 Challenges and Successes in Consulting 26:37 Psychoanalytic Activism and AI 40:37 Freudian Quickies Our Host Dr. Gail Saltz is best known for her work as a relationship, family, emotional wellbeing, and mental health contributor in the media where she is a go-to expert for commentary on the mental health aspects of current/breaking issues and news. She is a bestselling author of numerous books. She serves on the public information committee for the American Psychoanalytic Association and for The Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry. Connect with Dr. Stein LinkedIn Dolus Advisors #APsApodcast apsa.org/podcast

Episode 15 Maternal Ambivalence with Tracy Sidesinger | Psychoanalys & You| APsA Official Podcast Psychoanalysis & You is the official podcast of the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA) about psychoanalysis and everyday life hosted by Dr. Gail Saltz. In this episode, Dr. Tracy Sidesinger, a psychoanalytic psychologist based in New York, joins 'Psychoanalysis & You' to discuss the complexities of maternal subjectivity and ambivalence. Dr. Sidesinger integrates Jungian and relational approaches in her work to address the lost feminine, maternal subjectivity, traumatic memory, and community psychoanalysis. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing that mothers are subjects with their own identities and transformations, even while caring for a child. The episode also delves into the concept of maternal ambivalence, explaining that having both positive and negative feelings towards a child is normal and essential for reflective and mindful caregiving. The discussion covers the impact of unconscious experiences on parenting, the role of societal expectations, and the benefits of expressive writing retreats. Dr. Sidesinger highlights the importance of maternal choice and the developmental phase of 'matrescence,' advocating for recognizing and supporting the intersubjective experiences of mothers. Our Guest – Tracy Sidesinger, Psy.D. Tracy Sidesinger, PsyD is a psychoanalytic psychologist bilocated between Brooklyn and Upstate New York. She integrates Jungian and Relational approaches to address transgenerational aspects of the lost feminine with individuals and couples in private practice. In 2024 she edited a special issue of the Taylor and Francis journal Psychoanalytic Perspectives dedicated to the topic of maternal subjectivity and its diverse applications. She regularly hosts expressive writing retreats for women that bridge psychoanalytic exploration with writerly craft to facilitate personal transformation outside the consulting room. In the past, she has served as representative to the Mental Health Liaison Group for the Psychotherapy Action Network (PsiAN), and as a board member for both the Museum of Motherhood in St. Petersburg, FL and the Jungian Association of Central Ohio (JACO) in Columbus, OH. Chapters 00:00 Introduction of Dr. Tracy Sidesinger 00:50 Understanding Maternal Subjectivity 04:26 Exploring Maternal Ambivalence 17:05 The Concept of Choice in Motherhood 30:27 Balancing Connection and Separation 35:51 The Importance of Community and Support 42:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts  Our Host Dr. Gail Saltz is best known for her work as a relationship, family, emotional wellbeing, and mental health contributor in the media where she is a go-to expert for commentary on the mental health aspects of current/breaking issues and news. She is a bestselling author of numerous books. She serves on the public information committee for the American Psychoanalytic Association and for The Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry. Dr. Saltz is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the NY Presbyterian Hospital Weill-Cornell School of medicine, a psychoanalyst with the New York Psychoanalytic Institute.

Episode 14 Exploring Psychedelic-Assisted Psychoanalysis with Megan Rundel | Psychoanalysis & You | APsA official podcast Psychoanalysis & You is the official podcast of the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA) about psychoanalysis and everyday life, hosted by Dr. Gail Saltz. In this insightful episode of 'Psychoanalysis of You,' host Gail Saltz welcomes Megan Rundel, PhD, a psychoanalyst from Oakland, California. Dr. Arundel shares her journey into the world of psychedelic-assisted psychoanalysis, detailing her extensive experience with ketamine, MDMA, and psilocybin. She elaborates on the impact of psychedelics in facilitating deeper psychoanalytic work, helping patients with rigid defenses, and enhancing the therapeutic process. The conversation delves into the neuroscientific basis of psychedelics, the importance of proper training and personal experience for practitioners, and the need for careful patient selection to ensure safe and effective treatment. The dialogue sheds light on the burgeoning field of psychedelic therapy and its potential to revolutionize psychoanalytic practice. Guest – Megan Arundel, Ph.D. Dr. Arundel is a psychoanalyst practicing in Oakland, California. She is a graduate of, and on the faculty of the Psychoanalytic Institute of Northern California. She has also completed a number of certifications in psychedelic-assisted therapy and has been practicing psychedelic assisted psychoanalysis for five years. Additionally, she has been practicing Zen Buddhism for over 30 years and is a teacher with the Open Source Zen Community. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:07 Megan Rundel's Journey into Psychedelics 01:18 Psychedelics in Psychoanalysis: Historical Context 04:51 Ketamine in Psychoanalytic Practice 06:14 Patient Suitability and Safety Considerations 17:30 Session Structure and Integration 19:40 Understanding Psychedelics through Neuroscience 26:17 Psychoanalytic Paradigms and Expanded States 42:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts #APsApodcast https://apsa.org/podcast

Psychoanalysis & You is the official podcast of the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA) about psychoanalysis and everyday life hosted by Dr. Gail Saltz.Episode 13 – Artificial Intelligence and Psychoanalysis Our Guest – Todd Essig, Ph.D. In this episode of Psychoanalysis and You, Dr. Gail Saltz speaks with Dr. Todd Essig, a psychoanalyst and AI expert. They discuss the impact of telemedicine on psychoanalysis and the evolving role of AI in mental health care. Dr. Essig explores how psychoanalysts should engage with AI, the concept of techno-subjunctive relationships, and the ethical responsibilities of the psychoanalytic community in the AI revolution. The conversation also addresses the potential benefits and dangers of AI chatbots in therapy and the broader implications for society. Tune in to learn how psychoanalysis can contribute to the development of AI technologies that align with human values and needs. Dr. Todd Essig is  Faculty and Training and Supervising Psychoanalyst at the William Alanson White Institute, Adjunct Clinical Professor at the NYU Postdoctoral Program in Psychoanalysis and member of the Psychotherapy Action Network (PsiAN) Advisory Board. Widely known as a pioneer in the innovative uses of mental health technologies his current areas of research, writing and teaching include the gains and losses of teletherapies and how emerging technologies, especially AI, change self-experience and intimate relationships. He created and currently co-chairs APsA’s Council on Artificial Intelligence. Previously he co-chaired APsA’s Covid-19 Advisory Team for which he was awarded Distinguished Service awards by APsA and the NY State Psychological Association. For 10 years, until the pandemic hit, he wrote "Managing Mental Wealth" for Forbes. Dr. Essig maintains a private practice in New York where he treats individuals and couples.  Chapters  00:00 Introduction to Psychoanalysis and You 00:36 Meet Dr. Todd Essig 01:57 Telemedicine in Psychoanalysis 03:02 The Spectrum of Teletherapy Acceptance 04:25 Challenges and Differences in Teletherapy 09:49 Transition to AI in Psychoanalysis 11:24 The Role of Psychoanalysts in the AI Revolution 24:42 Guardrails and Ethical Considerations in AI 30:39 Protecting Psychoanalytic Care in the Age of AI 31:48 AI in Mental Health: A Case Study 32:58 Challenges and Limitations of AI in Psychoanalysis 33:33 Exploring AI's Potential in Dream Analysis 35:22 Ethical and Practical Concerns with AI Chatbots 36:03 The Future of AI in Psychoanalytic Treatment 40:47 Personal and Professional Uses of AI 49:22 The Role of Psychoanalysts in the AI Revolution 51:43 Balancing Short-Term and Long-Term Solutions 54:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts https://apsa.org/podcast ">@psychoanalysis_

Psychoanalysis & You | APsA official podcast | Episode 12 - Using Psychoanalytic Insights to Shape Public Policy and Treatment for Veterans, with Harold Kudler In this episode of Psychoanalysis and You, Dr. Gail Saltz interviews Dr. Harold Kudler, a distinguished psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, about his extensive experience working with veterans. Dr. Kudler shares insights from his career, including his time at the VA and his psychoanalytic training, and discusses the intersection of psychological trauma and military service. He explains how psychoanalytic principles helped him treat veterans suffering from PTSD and illuminates the complex nature of trauma and moral injury. Additionally, Dr. Kudler addresses the stigma surrounding mental health care in the military and highlights the importance of personalized mental health treatment. The episode concludes with Freudian quickies, where other analysts share their views on psychoanalytic values and the shortest treatments they have provided. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:26 Meet Dr. Harold Kudler 01:23 Psychoanalytic Training and VA Psychiatry 05:13 Understanding Psychological Trauma 11:10 Challenges in Treating Veterans 18:00 Military Mental Health Policy 24:53 Psychoanalytic Principles in Public Health 38:47 Freudian Quickies 43:16 Conclusion https://apsa.org/podcast #APsApodcast Our Guest for Episode 12: Harold Kudler Dr. Kudler received his M.D. from Downstate Medical Center, trained in Psychiatry at Yale and is Associate Consulting Professor at Duke and Adjunct Professor at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences. From 2000 through 2005, he co-chaired the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA’s) Special Committee on PTSD which reports directly to Congress. He has served on the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Board of Directors, co-led development of joint VA/Department of Defense Guidelines for the Management of Posttraumatic Stress, and advised Sesame Street’s Talk Listen Connect series for military families. Dr. Kudler is immediate Past President of the Psychoanalytic Center of the Carolinas and chairs the Service Members and Veterans Initiative of the American Psychoanalytic Association and the Military and Veterans Committee of the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry. Our Host Our Host Dr. Gail Saltz is best known for her work as a relationship, family, emotional wellbeing, and mental health contributor in the media where she is a go-to expert for commentary on the mental health aspects of current/breaking issues and news. She is a bestselling author of numerous books. She serves on the public information committee for the American Psychoanalytic Association and for The Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry. Dr. Saltz is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the NY Presbyterian Hospital Weill-Cornell School of medicine, a psychoanalyst with the New York Psychoanalytic Institute. Our Podcast In this podcast, we explore the intricacies of psychoanalysis under the guidance of our host, Gail Saltz. Founded in 1911, the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA) is the oldest national psychoanalytic organization in the nation. APsA is committed to being a professional membership organization for psychoanalysts, psychoanalytic psychotherapists, academics, researchers, students, and other interested people – all whose work is profoundly informed by psychoanalytic theory and values, and to supporting their education and continuing professional development. https://apsa.org/podcast

Psychoanalysis & You is an APsA podcast about psychoanalysis and everyday life hosted by Dr. Gail Saltz. We explore the intricacies of psychoanalysis under the guidance of our host, Gail Saltz. Founded in 1911, the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA) is the oldest national psychoanalytic organization in the nation. APsA is committed to being a professional membership organization for psychoanalysts, psychoanalytic psychotherapists, academics, researchers, students, and other interested people – all whose work is profoundly informed by psychoanalytic theory and values, and to supporting their education and continuing professional development. Our Host Our host, Dr. Gail Saltz, is best known for her work as a relationship, family, emotional wellbeing, and mental health contributor in the media where she is a go-to expert for commentary on the mental health aspects of current/breaking issues and news. She is a bestselling author of numerous books. She serves on the public information committee for the American Psychoanalytic Association and for The Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry. Explore more episodes here. Our Guest for Episode 11 Julie Jaffee Nagel, Ph.D.  is a clinical psychoanalyst who integrates her education in music and psychoanalysis.  Curious about her  stage fright as a performer, she  pursued her education beyond  2 degrees from Juilliard.  After earning her MSW, MA (psychology) and Ph.D. in both psychology and social work  from the University of Michigan  she graduated from the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute.  She treats numerous musicians (and others)  for  performance anxiety and career choice.   Her 3 books integrate  music’s value  in mental life (Melodies of the MInd, Rougledge), Managing Stage Fright (Oxford University Press), and  Career Choices in Music Beyond the Pandemic (Rowman and LIttlefield) which she  presented at Juilliard.  Dr. Nagel  promotes  creative outreach beyond the consulting room and concert hall and gives  presentations at psychoanalytic institutes,  music organizations, and the general public.   She Chaired the ApsaA Discussion Group “Psychoanaltic Perspectives on Music” for 14 years,  presented  her original 2- person fantasy theater piece “A Conversation Between Freud and Mozart” at Steinway Hall in New York (2020), and  showed the documentary  “For the Left Hand” ( 2023 ) in the historic State Theater in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  Awards  include  Nautlus Book Award, Distinguished Service Award from the National Conference on Keyboard Pegagogy,  Ticho Award, Karl Menninger Award (ApsaA), and the Nathan Segel Award  from MPI. Her work is endorsed by Joseph Polisi, President Emeritus Juilliard, Arnold Steinhardt, First Violin Guarneri String Quartet, Pianists Leon Fleisher, Pianist and Ruth Slenczynska,, Gary Ingle, CEO Music Teachers National Association (ret). She was interviewed by Harvey Schwartz (Psychoanalysis On and Off the Couch), Gail Saltz (Psychoanalysis and You) and others. Recent  presentations include  #Me Too;  Understanding Oppression, Injustice, and Intolerance Through Music (TAP); Memory Slip: Stage Fright and Performing Musicians (JAPA). Julie Jaffee Nagel is in private practice in Dexter, Michigan,  Website: julienagel.net Find 'Psychoanalysis & You' on your favorite podcast platform! https://apsa.org/podcast #APsApodcast

Welcome to ‘Psychoanalysis & You,’ the official podcast of the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA). We explore the intricacies of psychoanalysis under the guidance of our host, Gail Saltz. Founded in 1911, the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA) is the oldest national psychoanalytic organization in the nation. APsA is committed to being a professional membership organization for psychoanalysts, psychoanalytic psychotherapists, academics, researchers, students, and other interested people – all whose work is profoundly informed by psychoanalytic theory and values, and to supporting their education and continuing professional development. Our Host Our host, Dr. Gail Saltz, is best known for her work as a relationship, family, emotional wellbeing, and mental health contributor in the media where she is a go-to expert for commentary on the mental health aspects of current/breaking issues and news. She is a bestselling author of numerous books. She serves on the public information committee for the American Psychoanalytic Association and for The Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry. Our Guest for Episode 10: Dr. Beverly Stoute Beverly J. Stoute, MD, FABP, DFAPA, DFAACAP, is an innovative, internationally recognized leader and advocate in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry and psychoanalysis. She has held multiple leadership positions locally and nationally, most recently serving as a Co-Chair of the Holmes Commission on Racial Equality in American Psychoanalysis, formerly on the Board of Directors of the American Psychoanalytic Association, on the faculties of multiple psychoanalytic training programs, and currently in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science as Adjunct Professor at the Emory University School of Medicine, and Adjunct Clinical Professor the Morehouse School of Medicine. She is a prominent speaker, author, scholar, educator, clinician, leadership advisor and organizational consultant who has received multiple awards and honors for her work. Dr. Stoute’s significant work is recognized for changing psychoanalytic and developmental perspectives on implicit bias in health care delivery, and diversity in psychoanalytic education, organizations and in the training of mental health professions. Her work as a clinician and educator integrates psychoanalytic approaches in the multimodal treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, mood disorders, behavior problems, severe psychiatric illness, neurodivergent learning styles, with adjustment issues in high conflict divorce and complex trauma. Dr. Stoute combines psychoanalytic understanding with community advocacy work and forensic work in civil litigation for children, adolescents, and adults with complex trauma and teaches mental health clinicians at all levels on a wide range of topics in private and community settings. Her innovative and award-winning scholarship on the developmental aspects of race implicit bias and diversity awareness is on the cutting edge of expanding psychoanalytic theory, is taught at training programs across the United States and has been translated into German, Spanish and Portuguese. Dr. Stoute maintains a full-time private practice in Atlanta, GA He book, co-edited with Michael Slevin, book, The Trauma of Racism: Lessons from the Therapeutic Encounter, co-edited with Michael Slevin, was released by Routledge in 2023. maintains a full-time private practice in Atlanta, GA. Find 'Psychoanalysis & You' on your favorite podcast platform! https://apsa.org/podcast #APsApodcast

Psychoanalysis & You is the official podcast of the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA) about psychoanalysis and everyday life hosted by Dr. Gail Saltz. Episode 9 Does Living Through Difficult Times Impact Our Bodies? Considering a Somatic Perspective, with Jessica Benjamin and Chris Walling Show Notes Jessica Benjamin is best known as the author of The Bonds of Love (1988), which brought a feminist intersubjective perspective into the psychoanalytic field, and of “Beyond Doer and Done To: An Intersubjective View of Thirdness” (2004), the basis for her recent book Beyond Doer and done To: Recognition Theory, Intersubjectivity and the Third (2018). This book emphasizes the importance of acknowledgment in therapeutic interaction and in relation to trauma, including collective historical trauma. In addition she is the author of Like Subjects, Love Objects (1995); and Shadow of the Other (1998). She has been one of the leaders in the relational movement in psychoanalysis since its inception. She teaches and supervises at the New York University Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis as well as at the Stephen Mitchell Relational Studies Center of which she is a co-founder. She co-directed and initiated a project for acknowledgment between Israeli and Palestinian mental health professionals during the period 2003-2011. Dr. Chris Walling, PsyD, MBA, FABP is a licensed clinical psychologist, board-certified psychoanalyst, and an active leader in the bio-behavioral sciences. Dr. Walling is Associate Professor in the Department of Research Psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies, his clinical interests survey the fields of human sexuality, relational psychoanalysis, somatic psychotherapy, soma-aesthetics, and trauma psychologies. He is a Fellow of the American Board of Psychoanalysis, a Fellow of the International Psychoanalytical Association, and a member of the New Center for Psychoanalysis where he serves as Faculty in the Adult Psychoanalytic Training program and serves as Chair of the Faculty Committee, Dr. Walling also serves on the American Psychoanalytic Association’s Committee on Gender & Sexuality. Dr. Walling is a Clinical Research Fellow at Kinsey Institute for Research on Sex, Gender and Reproduction located at Indiana University Bloomington and serves on their International Advisory Council. Dr. Walling maintains a private practice in Los Angeles, California. Host Dr. Gail Saltz is best known for her work as a relationship, family, emotional wellbeing, and mental health contributor in the media where she is a go-to expert for commentary on the mental health aspects of current/breaking issues and news. She is a bestselling author of numerous books and serves on the public information committee for the American Psychoanalytic Association and for The Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry. About APsA Founded in 1911, the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA) is the oldest national psychoanalytic organization in the nation. APsA is committed to being a professional membership organization for psychoanalysts, psychoanalytic psychotherapists, academics, researchers, students, and other interested people – all whose work is profoundly informed by psychoanalytic theory and values, and to supporting their education and continuing professional development.

Psychoanalysis & You | APsA official podcast Episode 8 | Bringing Psychoanalytically Informed Support Into Schools, with Mark Smaller Our Guest Mark D. Smaller, Ph.D., is an adult, adolescent, and child psychoanalyst, and founding Co-Director of Forward Edge Services with offices in Saugatuck and Grand Rapids, Michigan. In addition to his private practice he consults to schools and to non and for profit corporations. He is on the Clinical Faculty, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Smaller is past president of the American Psychoanalytic Association; former Board member, International Psychoanalytic Association; and Executive Director Emeritus of the Neuropsychoanalysis Foundation in New York, As the former Public Advocacy Department Head of the American Psychoanalytic Association, Dr. Smaller led lobbying efforts in the United States Congress regarding the impact of trauma on children from community violence. Dr. Smaller is Founding Director of the Project Realize Foundation, having created an in-school treatment and research project in Chicago. Project Realize was awarded the 2012 Award for Excellence by the American Association for Child Psychoanalysis, and was featured in the New York Times, January 2010. Currently, Project Realize supports patients and families in west Michigan unable to afford private psychotherapy, and is funded through grants and private donations. Psychoanalysis & You We explore the intricacies of psychoanalysis under the guidance of our host, Gail Saltz. Founded in 1911, the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA) is the oldest national psychoanalytic organization in the nation. APsA is committed to being a professional membership organization for psychoanalysts, psychoanalytic psychotherapists, academics, researchers, students, and other interested people – all whose work is profoundly informed by psychoanalytic theory and values, and to supporting their education and continuing professional development. Our host Dr. Gail Saltz, is best known for her work as a relationship, family, emotional wellbeing, and mental health contributor in the media where she is a go-to expert for commentary on the mental health aspects of current/breaking issues and news. She is a bestselling author of numerous books. She serves on the public information committee for the American Psychoanalytic Association and for The Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry. Dr. Saltz is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the NY Presbyterian Hospital Weill-Cornell School of medicine, a psychoanalyst with the New York Psychoanalytic Institute. Each episode features engaging discussions on key psychoanalytic concepts, such as transference, defense mechanisms, and the role of the unconscious in everyday life. Whether you’re a psychology student, a mental health professional, or simply curious about your own psyche, our content is designed to enlighten and inspire. Listen to recent episodes for Season 2 of ‘Psychoanalysis & You’ below or connect to our RSS feed for past episodes. #APsApodcast

Maggie Zellner, Ph.D., L.P., is a neuropsychoanalytic educator and psychoanalyst in private practice in New York City. She is the Executive Director of the Neuropsychoanalysis Foundation in New York, and former Managing Editor of the journal Neuropsychoanalysis. Maggie received her Ph.D. from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York in the Neuropsychology Sub-program at Queens College. She is a founding member of the International Neuropsychoanalysis Society, and a graduate and member of the National Psychological Association for Psychoanalysis (NPAP) in New York. Maggie has taught neuroscience to the psychoanalytically-minded since 2003.

What if police officers understood clinical concepts around traumatic stress? Would that change the way they respond in heightened circumstances? What if they had the tools to identify people in need and refer them to the appropriate clinical resources?Dr. Steven Marans, MSW, PhD, is a child and adult psychoanalyst at the Yale School of Medicine, where he serves as Harris Professor of Child Psychoanalysis, Professor of Psychiatry at the Child Study Center and Department of Psychiatry, and Director of the Yale Center for Traumatic Stress and Recovery.Having devoted much of his career to developing psychoanalytically informed responses to children, families and communities traumatized by violent and catastrophic events, Dr. Marans is also Founder of the Child Development-Community Policing Program, a pioneering collaboration between mental health and law enforcement professionals. On this episode of Psychoanalysis and You, Dr. Marans joins host Dr. Gail Saltz to discuss his work with the New Haven Police Department, describing what he’s learned from working with law enforcement and how it informs his clinical practice.Dr. Marans explains how consistent exposure to traumatic events impacts police officers and explores how training in clinical concepts helps cops visualize themselves as helpers and apply safer, more effective strategies in high-stress situations. Listen in to understand how Dr. Marans’ partnership with the New Haven PD inspired the Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention and learn how we might scale the model of collaboration between clinicians and law enforcement in police departments across the country. Topics Covered·      What inspired Dr. Marans’ work with the New Haven Police Department·      The potential police have to identify kids and families exposed to trauma and refer them to clinical resources·      How consistent exposure to traumatic events impacts police officers·      Dr. Marans’ insight around what clinicians and police officers can learn from each other·      How training in clinical concepts helps police visualize themselves as helpers·      How Dr. Marans’ work with police helps officers self-reflect on their responses and apply safer, more effective strategies moving forward·      What Dr. Marans has learned from working with police and how it informs his clinical practice·      How Dr. Marans’ collaboration with police birthed the Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention·      How amenable police departments are to implementing programs similar to that of Dr. Marans’ curriculum for the New Haven PD·      Why we have yet to scale the model of collaboration between clinicians and police officers in departments across the country Connect with Dr. Marans Dr. Marans at the Yale School of Medicine Connect with APsAThe American...

Gun violence is a common occurrence in America, and that makes us an outlier among developed nations.There were 39 mass shootings in January 2023 alone, and firearms are the #1 cause of death for children in our country.How can we use our training as psychoanalysts to recognize who might be at risk for committing mass gun violence and intervene long before they’re inclined to take action?Dr. Jeffrey Taxman, MD, is a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst with a private practice Mequon, Wisconsin, and serves on the clinical faculty at the Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Psychiatry. He is also an internationally recognized expert in massive community trauma with a focus on first responders.Dr. Taxman has supported police officers, soldiers, firefighters, medical personnel and mental health workers during crisis situations, and his work to develop a psychoanalytic framework for understanding and preventing mass gun violence in the US is presented and discussed nationally.On this inaugural episode of Psychoanalysis and You, Dr. Taxman joins host Dr. Gail Saltz to explore the tremendous need for mental health care among first responders and explain how he uses psychoanalytic principles to help them do their jobs better in crisis situations.Dr. Taxman walks us through the risk factors for committing a mass shooting and discusses the politicization of gun violence in America.Listen in to understand why gun control alone won’t eliminate mass shootings and learn what we can do as mental health professionals to limit the pool of future shooters in our communities. Topics Covered ·      Why Dr. Taxman is driven to use his skills as a psychoanalyst during massive disasters·      How Dr. Taxman uses psychoanalytic principles to help first responders do their jobs better·      The tremendous need for mental health care among members of the military, first responders and police officers·      Using a psychoanalytic framework to understand and prevent mass gun violence·      The risk factors for committing a mass shooting and what we might do to limit the pool of future shooters·      Who is best qualified to screen children around their capacity for empathy·      How Dr. Taxman thinks about adolescents having access to guns during the high-risk period when they’re highly impulsive·      Why gun control alone won’t solve the problem of mass shootings in America·      The politicization of gun violence and Dr. Taxman’s challenge to Congress to consider the perspective of mental health professionals in addressing the issue Connect with Dr. Taxman Dr. Taxman at Mequon Clinical Associates‘Gun Violence in America—A Tri-Vector Model’ in the International Journal of Applied Psychoanalytic Studies Connect with APsA The American Psychoanalytic AssociationAPsA on...

Does understanding an artist’s mind enhance our appreciation of their work?Traditional art history stressed the importance of looking at works of art in isolation and discouraged ‘contaminating’ art with biographical data. But if you ask Dr. Adele Tutter, MD, PhD, it’s that biographical data that uncovers the significance of the art to its creator. So, how can we use our training as psychoanalysts to better understand the creative process? And how might we use art as a tool to support our patients, whether or not they happen to be artists themselves?Dr. Tutter is Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Columbia University Vagelos School of Medicine and Director of the Psychoanalytic Studies Program in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. In her award-winning scholarship, Dr. Tutter explores the underpinnings of creativity and the relationship between the artist and their art, including the short stories of Raymond Carver, the photography of Francesca Woodman, and the fashion of Alexander McQueen.On this episode of Psychoanalysis and You, Dr. Tutter joins host Dr. Gail Saltz to explain how understanding an artist’s mind helps us better understand their work.Dr. Tutter discusses the therapeutic nature of making art, describing how artists use their work to process trauma and transform it into something beautiful.Listen in for Dr. Tutter’s insight on treating creative people and learn how to use art as a vehicle to help patients talk about themselves. Topics Covered·      How Dr. Tutter’s curiosity leads her to the artists she chooses to write about·      Dr. Tutter’s psychoanalytic approach to art history and how it differs from traditional methodology·      Understanding an artist’s mind in order to understand their work (i.e.: Josef Sudek’s photographs of trees)·      How our mind impacts the way we view a work of art·      How their work can help an artist process their trauma and transform it into something beautiful·      Surprising things Dr. Tutter has uncovered in analyzing artists and their work·      How the themes or objects in an artist’s work have multiple meanings that change over time·      The therapeutic nature of making art and why we should encourage it·      Using a patient’s art or works they’ve seen as a vehicle to talk about themselves·      Why creative people seek out Dr. Tutter and how that affects their treatment·      How writing about artists and their grief helped Dr. Tutter process her own·      Why Dr. Tutter shares more of her own experiences than most psychoanalysts Connect with Dr. TutterDr. Tutter at Columbia UniversityDr. Tutter on LinkedInBooks by Dr. TutterResearch by Dr. Tutter Connect with APsA The American

The future of psychotherapy as a profession depends, in large part, on how young people understand the discipline.So, what is the best way to introduce the concepts of psychoanalysis to the next generation?Elizabeth Lunbeck, MA, is a historian of psychoanalysis, psychiatry and psychology currently serving as Professor and Chair of the Department of the History of Science at Harvard University. She teaches courses in the history of psychoanalysis, including a general education lecture course, Psychotherapy and the Modern Self. Lunbeck is also the author of The Psychiatric Persuasion: Knowledge, Gender, and Power in Modern America and The Americanization of Narcissism and coauthor of Family Romance, Family Secrets: Case Notes from an American Psychoanalysis. She is currently writing a book on the talking cure—from Freud to TikTok.On this episode of Psychoanalysis and You, Elizabeth Lunbeck joins host Dr. Gail Saltz to explain how she demystifies psychoanalysis for her students without dumbing it down. Lunbeck discusses the benefit of teaching concepts like transference and reenactment by tying them to our everyday experiences and describes her approach to addressing student curiosity around the efficacy of psychoanalytic treatment. Listen in for Lunbeck’s insight on how the pandemic has changed public understanding of psychoanalysis and learn what we can do as mental health professionals to ‘defend the brand’ in a time when anyone can call themselves a therapist. Topics Covered·      Lunbeck’s approach to teaching undergraduates about psychotherapy·      The benefit of teaching concepts like transference and reenactment by tying them to our everyday experiences·      Lunbeck’s students’ openness to learning about psychoanalysis·      How talk is the technology of all 250 branded therapies·      What Lunbeck does to demystify concepts of psychoanalysis without dumbing them down·      How Lunbeck teaches counterintuitive ideas like Fairbairn’s allure of the bad object·      Lunbeck’s approach to addressing the efficacy of psychoanalytic treatment with her students·      How the pandemic has changed public understanding of psychoanalysis·      How the pandemic highlighted the magnitude of the mismatch between mental health providers and need·      Lunbeck’s concerns around distance treatment for mental health conditions·      What psychoanalysts can do to ‘defend the brand’ Connect with Elizabeth LunbeckElizabeth Lunbeck at Harvard University Connect with APsAThe American Psychoanalytic AssociationAPsA on FacebookAPsA on TwitterAPsA on LinkedInAPsA on...

We live in a time of great political polarization in America. A polarization fueled by the narrative that promoting equity for marginalized communities means taking something away from everyone else.How might we use the principles of psychoanalysis to understand the resistance to diversity and inclusion initiatives and innovate for meaningful change?Can we leverage our experience as analysts to promote equity in public policy as well as the organizations we serve?Dr. Kimberlyn Leary, PhD, is Senior Vice President at the Urban Institute, a DC-based research and policy think tank, Associate Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, and Associate Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.Dr. Leary previously worked as Senior Policy Advisor to the White House Domestic Policy Council, where she implemented President Biden's Executive Order on Equity, and served as Advisor to the Obama White House Council on Women and Girls, where she spearheaded the Advancing Equity Initiative to improve life outcomes for women and girls of color.On this episode of Psychoanalysis and You, Dr. Leary joins host Dr. Gail Saltz to discuss the principles of psychoanalysis she brings to policy work, explaining why the best public policy is a collaboration between policymakers and the communities they serve.Dr. Leary describes her work with the Holmes Commission on Racial Equality in the APsA and explores the generational differences in how we think about equity and belonging.Listen in for Dr. Leary’s insight on the implications of overturning Affirmative Action in the US and learn the value in understanding the story behind a political perspective that differs from your own.Topics CoveredLeary’s role as an advisor to both the Obama and Biden administrationsThe principles of psychoanalysis that Dr. Leary uses to innovate for changeWhy the best public policy is a collaboration between policymakers and the communities they representHow Dr. Leary approaches the issue of diversity and inclusionUsing bias to rethink the architecture of how our organizations workLeary’s work with the Holmes Commission and what problems they identified within the APsAThe generational differences in how we think about equity and belongingWhy it’s challenging for senior leaders to tolerate feeling unskilled during a period of learningLeary’s insight on the implications of overturning Affirmative ActionHow Dr. Leary thinks about the scarcity mindset that fuels political polarization in the USUnderstanding the story behind a political view that differs from your own Connect with Dr. Leary Dr. Leary at the Urban InstituteDr. Leary on LinkedInDr. Leary on TwitterConnect with APsAThe American Psychoanalytic AssociationAPsA on FacebookAPsA on Twitter

There is a growing opposition to treating children and adolescents with the DSM-5 diagnosis of gender dysphoria or the ICD-11 diagnosis of gender incongruence.But as psychoanalysts, we have an obligation to remove politics and ideology from the treatment room and do what’s best for the people we serve.So, how do we learn to recognize our own fears and leverage our training to best treat young people navigating gender dysphoria? Dr. Jack Drescher, MD, is Training and Supervising Analyst at the William Alanson White Institute, Adjunct Professor at the NYU Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, and Senior Psychoanalytic Consultant at the Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research.Dr. Drescher is also a 2022 recipient of the Sigourney Award in recognition for his work around gender and sexuality, and he served on the APA’s DSM-5 Workgroup on Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders and the World Health Organization’s Working Group to revise sex and gender diagnoses in the ICD-11.On this episode of Psychoanalysis and You, Dr. Drescher joins host Dr. Gail Saltz to discuss public anxiety around gender dysphoria and the legislation that forbids transgender people from getting treatment.Dr. Drescher discusses the ethical problem with ‘talking to children until they change their mind’ as the only treatment for gender dysphoria and addresses the concerns of policymakers and parents around detransitioners.Listen in for Dr. Drescher’s insight on understanding and allowing for the nuances of gender and learn how our training as psychoanalysts can be of particular benefit to families dealing with gender dysphoria. Topics Covered·      What’s behind the growing opposition to treating children and adolescents with gender dysphoria or gender incongruence·      How what’s happening now with the transgender community compares to past reactions to homosexuality·      How Dr. Drescher thinks about educating a public that is afraid and wants to create laws forbidding transgender people from getting treatment·      Why Dr. Drescher recommends finding a practitioner with expertise in treating transgender children before you make any decisions re: hormones or puberty blockers·      Dr. Drescher’s response to conservative psychoanalytic voices who suggest talking to children until they change their mind as the only treatment for gender dysphoria·      What Dr. Drescher says to parents and policymakers concerned about the ramifications of interventions for transgender young people who change their minds (known as detransitioners)·      Why there’s resistance among some psychanalysts to recognize the existence of biologically-based gender dysphoria·      The mental health concerns surrounding young people who suffer from gender dysphoria·      How our training as psychoanalysts can be of benefit to families dealing with gender dysphoria·      The exaltation of gender stereotypes in our culture and how young people benefit from parents who are comfortable with atypical behaviorsConnect with Dr. DrescherDr. Drescher’s WebsiteDr. Drescher on LinkedIn Connect with APsA

This is the trailer for a new podcast from the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA), hosted by Dr. Gail Saltz: Psychoanalysis & You.You can learn more and browse episodes here.