Maternal Ambivalence with Tracy Sidesinger | Psychoanalysis & You - official APsA podcast
From Psychoanalysis & You by APsA American Psychoanalytic Association
May 21, 2025 · Episode 15
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Dr. Tracy Sidesinger discusses the complexities of maternal subjectivity and ambivalence in parenting.
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…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Gail Saltz
Guest: Tracy Sidesinger
Topics covered
- maternal ambivalence
- psychoanalysis
- motherhood
- identity
- traumatic memory
- intersubjectivity
Keywords
- maternal subjectivity
- Jungian approach
- reflective caregiving
- societal expectations
- matrescence
- expressive writing
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Organizations: American Psychoanalytic Association, Psychoanalysis & You
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