Decolonizing Psychoanalysis: Social Justice and Therapy with Dr. Daniel José Gaztambide

In this conversation, Dr. Daniel Gaztambide explores the intersection of psychoanalysis, social justice, and decolonial theory. He shares his personal journey, challenges in academia, and innovative approaches to expanding psychoanalytic thought beyond traditional dyadic models.Chapters00:00 Mapping Identity and Interpersonal Dynamics03:02 Journey into Psychoanalysis and Academia12:28 Navigating Challenges in Psychoanalytic Research17:09 Resilience Amidst Academic Barriers22:46 Serendipity and Finding a Place in Academia29:37 The Existential Fear of Psychoanalysts in Academia31:06 Navigating Academic Challenges in Qualitative Research34:34 The Intersection of Psychoanalysis and Social Justice40:57 Balancing Empathy and Accountability in Therapy43:37 Religion's Role in Psychoanalysis and Social Justice48:54 Decolonizing Psychoanalytic Techniques and TheoriesResourcesFrantz Fanon Lab for Decolonial Psychology A Caballo Regalao no se le Mira el Colmillo: Colonial Mentality and Puerto Rican DepressionFrantz Fanon, “Black Skin, White Masks”Jessica Benjamin's “Beyond Doer and Done to” Elizabeth Danto's Freud's Free ClinicJessica Benjamin's work on intersubjectivityRutgers University Department of ReligionFreud’s “Civilization and its Discontents”Peter Fonagy’s work on attachment  Guest linksProfessional Website Faculty PageThe Action Lab  PublicationsX Credits:Host & Executive Producer - Bevin Campbell, Psy.D.Guest - Dr. Daniel José GaztambideAudio Editor & Co-Producer - Ellis FeldmanComposer, Writer, & Co-Producer - Brian Mageo-Sausser