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Conversations about the mind and the reality in which it exists.

Tom Shooman


    • Dec 20, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 14m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    Psychoanalytic Concepts, Featuring Trevor Pederson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 126:08


    In this discussion, Trevor Pederson explains some often confusing psychoanalytic concepts and talks about the process of working psychoanalytically. -- Some of Dr. Pederson's Writing The Singular Object of the Oedipal Stage and Earlier Component Objects: https://ijcd.internationalpsychoanalysis.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/ijcd-issue-4-June-2021.pdf Narcissism, Echoism, Perfection, and Death: https://ijcd.internationalpsychoanalysis.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ijcd-issue-2-August-2020-2.pdf Psychoanalysis and Hidden Narrative in Film: https://www.routledge.com/Psychoanalysis-and-Hidden-Narrative-in-Film-Reading-the-Symptom/Pederson/p/book/9781138307148 -- Intro/Outro music: Meh by Monplaisir

    The Idea of Being Religious but Not Religious, featuring Jason E. Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 107:05


    I speak with Jungian Analyst, Jason E. Smith, about the symbolic life and the religious function of the psyche.  Jason is the host of the podcast, Digital Jung. He is also the author of Religious but Not Religious: Living a Symbolic Life. Links below Religious but Not Religious: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08P3T6N2H/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 Digital Jung: https://digitaljung.buzzsprout.com/ Jason's website: http://www.jungiantherapist.net/  -- Intro/Outro music: Meh by Monplaisir

    Lacan, Featuring Todd McGowan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 88:11


    In this episode, I speak with Todd McGowan about the ideas of French psychoanalyst, Jacques Lacan.  Todd McGowan is professor of theory and film at the University of Vermont. He is also an author and one of the hosts of the excellent podcast, Why Theory. For more info on Todd's work, please visit the links below. Why Theory: https://soundcloud.com/whytheory Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Todd-McGowan/e/B001IU0F3I%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Todd's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOMku8U1zFKsBudd3BcgSAw -- Intro/Outro music: Meh by Monplaisir

    Traumatic Narcissism, Featuring Daniel Shaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 85:29


    I speak with psychoanalyst, Daniel Shaw, about the development of traumatic narcissism and the way in which it manifests in interpersonal relationships.  For more information about Daniel's work, please visit: Daniel's Website: https://danielshawlcsw.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/DanielShawLCSW Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Daniel-Shaw/e/B00GDOWP3W/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1 Intro/Outro music: Meh by Monplaisir

    Dreams, Self, & Individuation. Featuring Jonathan Hyland

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 113:34


    In this episode, I speak with Dr. Jonathan Hyland about about working with dreams, the concepts of self and soul, and the process of individuation. If you are interested in dreamwork, please reach out to Jonathan by: email: dreams@thedreamsdoctor.com Instagram: thedreamsdoctor website: www.thedreamsdoctor.com -- To view the video of this interview please visit the show's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZBdPOOU_oodPPn22JT9WOQ  If you're interested in appearing as guest on Engaging With, please feel free to email me at engagingwithpsychoanalysis@gmail.com Intro and Outro music: Meh by Monplaisir

    Show Announcement: Direction Going Forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 4:05


    A brief explanation of what's been going on and what to expect. Also, apparently there's already a few shows called Depth, so just disregard that bit.  -- To find this podcast on another platform, please visit the show's linktree: https://linktr.ee/engagingwithpsychoanalysis If you're interested in appearing as guest, please feel free to email me at engagingwithpsychoanalysis@gmail.com

    Taking an Integrative Psychodynamic Approach with Bobby Bui

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 75:48


    In this episode, I speak with Dr. Bobby Bui about approaching psychodynamic psychotherapy with a flexibility that allows for the integration of other modalities.  -- To find this podcast on another platform, please visit the show's linktree: https://linktr.ee/engagingwithpsychoanalysis If you're interested in appearing as guest on Engaging with Psychoanalysis, please feel free to email me at engagingwithpsychoanalysis@gmail.com

    The Role of Personality Structure in Psychoanalysis with Nancy McWilliams

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 80:17


    In this episode, I speak with Dr. Nancy McWilliams about the role of personality organization in psychoanalytic diagnosis and treatment.  Dr. McWilliams' website: https://nancymcwilliams.com/ -- To find this podcast on another platform, please visit the show's linktree: https://linktr.ee/engagingwithpsychoanalysis If you're interested in appearing as guest on Engaging with Psychoanalysis, please feel free to email me at engagingwithpsychoanalysis@gmail.com

    The Diagnostic Use of Countertransference with M. Carole Drago

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 52:52


    In this episode, I speak with M. Carole Drago about how psychoanalytic practitioners utilize countertransference to understand their patients.  Carole's website: https://mcaroledrago.com/ -- To listen to find this podcast on another platform, please visit the show's linktree: https://linktr.ee/engagingwithpsychoanalysis If you're interested in appearing as guest on Engaging with Psychoanalysis, please feel free to email me at engagingwithpsychoanalysis@gmail.com

    The Societal Value of Psychoanalysis with Frank Summers Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 44:25


    This the second half of a two-part discussion I had with Dr. Frank Summers, in which we discussed the role psychoanalysis may play in challenging the objectification of humanity. For more information on Dr. Summer's work, please visit his website: http://www.franksummersphd.com/ To listen to find this podcast on another platform, please visit the show's linktree: https://linktr.ee/engagingwithpsychoanalysis If you're interested in appearing as guest on Engaging with Psychoanalysis, please feel free to email me at engagingwithpsychoanalysis@gmail.com

    The Societal Value of Psychoanalysis with Frank Summers Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 37:22


    This the first half of a two-part discussion I had with Dr. Frank Summers, in which we discuss the role psychoanalysis may play in challenging the objectification of humanity. For more information on Dr. Summer's work, please visit his website: http://www.franksummersphd.com/ To listen to find this podcast on another platform, please visit the show's linktree: https://linktr.ee/engagingwithpsychoanalysis If you're interested in appearing as guest on Engaging with Psychoanalysis, please feel free to email me at engagingwithpsychoanalysis@gmail.com

    Conscience and The Therapeutic Action of Psychoanalysis with Donald L. Carveth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 78:55


    In this episode, I speak with Dr. Donald L. Carveth about the therapeutic action of psychoanalysis and the role of conscience. If you enjoy this discussion, I strongly recommend you check out Dr. Carveth's YouTube channel (link below) https://www.youtube.com/user/doncarveth If you're interested in appearing as guest on Engaging with Psychoanalysis, please feel free to email me at engagingwithpsychoanalysis@gmail.com

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