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.

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00:47 Meet Dr. Barbara Milrod
02:54 The Importance of Research in Psychoanalysis
05:57 Challenges in Psychoanalytic Research
10:00 Efficacy of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
21:15 Combining Medication with Psychotherapy
26:56 Advice for Aspiring Researchers
40:29 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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 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.

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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

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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

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. 

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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.

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

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.

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

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.

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