In this thought-provoking episode of The Live Free Podcast, Christine sits down with Joan K. Peters—professor, author, and self-proclaimed late bloomer in healing—to talk about the power of psychoanalysis and the courage it takes to look inward.
Joan shares her deeply personal journey from a painful childhood to uncovering the hidden layers of her unconscious mind through psychoanalysis. Drawing from her latest book, Untangling: A Memoir of Psychoanalysis, she opens up about what traditional therapy couldn’t reach, and how exploring her dreams, memories, and family dynamics led to profound transformation.
Together, Joan and Christine explore what makes psychoanalysis different, how understanding your past fosters self-compassion, and why storytelling is such a powerful tool for healing. Joan also offers thoughtful insight into how psychoanalytic ideas can be made more accessible and how we can all begin the process of untangling our emotional lives—regardless of where we start.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns or wondered how your past still shapes your present, this conversation offers both depth and hope.
Chapters
00:00 Journey to Ojai: A Dream Realized
02:50 Understanding Psychoanalysis: A Deeper Dive
06:43 The Impact of Childhood Trauma
12:55 Uncovering the Unconscious: Dreams and Nightmares
18:45 The Role of Psychoanalysis in Personal Growth
25:04 Resistance and Relationships: A Psychoanalytic Perspective
30:59 Writing 'Untangling': The Process and Purpose
41:01 Learning from Psychoanalysis: Insights and Applications
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