The Power of Psychoanalysis
From Bear Psychology Podcast by Dr. Anna Baranowsky
January 19, 2026 · 1h 2m · Season 7 · Episode 11
About this episode
The episode explores the intricacies of psychoanalysis through a conversation with author Joan Peters, highlighting its impact on mental health and self-discovery.
From alleviating recurring nightmares to finding oneself by discovering your family's secret past, psychoanalysis is a turbulent but rewarding form of psychotherapy. Sigmund Freud was the founder of psychoanalysis establishing it in the 1890's. The approach includes a focus on the unconscious mind, dream interpretation and talk therapy for addressing mental disturbances. Psychoanalysis continues to be a valuable path for gaining inner freedom from a host of mental struggles. In her book, " Untangling: A Memoir of Psychoanalysis " Joan Peters takes us through her journey of self-understanding through psychoanalysis – a long practiced but not well understood psychological intervention. Listen to our conversation with author and Professor Joan Peters as we discuss the many mysteries that lurk just beneath the surface of our psyches. Joan Peters is a Professor Emeritus of Literature and Writing at California State University, an author, and animal lover. Peters has a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the University of Chicago. She began her career with a focus on 17th Century European and British literature, but quickly developed a passion for women´s fiction. She has taught…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Anna Baranowsky
Guest: Joan Peters
Topics covered
- psychoanalysis
- psychotherapy
- mental health
- self-discovery
- dream interpretation
- family secrets
Keywords
- psychoanalysis
- mental health
- dream interpretation
- self-discovery
- psychotherapy
- Joan Peters
- Sigmund Freud
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: California State University, Middlebury College, Rutgers University, The City College of New York
Books & works: Untangling: A Memoir of Psychoanalysis, Not your mother's life, When Mothers Work
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