“I Barely Ate Today”: Psychoanalytic Reflections on Friends Who Brag About Eating Less
It’s a familiar scene: sitting with friends, someone casually mentions they’ve “hardly eaten all day,” or they boast about skipping lunch. The comment is often...
A Psychoanalytic Perspective on Weight Watchers: A Journey into the Complexities of Control, Identity, and Desire
In recent decades, Weight Watchers (now rebranded as WW) has emerged as one of the most prominent weight loss programs worldwide. It offers a structured...
“It’s Just Not the Right Fit”: On Repetition, Misrecognition, and the Longing to Belong
“It just doesn’t feel like the right fit.” This phrase often emerges in the consulting room with a quiet sense of resignation. A patient sits...
The Crypto Unconscious: Bitcoin, Fantasy, and the Desire for Escape
In recent years, cryptocurrencies—especially Bitcoin—have become more than just technological innovations or speculative assets. For many, they represent a profound cultural and psychological phenomenon. From...
“Saying Goodbye in Therapy: Why the Ending Matters”
If you’ve ever been in therapy, you’ll know that starting can be a big step. But what many people don’t expect is that ending therapy...
“On Endings: Why Goodbyes in Psychoanalysis Matter”
In the course of a psychoanalytic treatment, the ending is often among the most emotionally complex and clinically significant phases. It is a time of...
Papstwahl und Konklave – ein Blick in die Seele der Kirche
Psychoanalytische Gedanken zu Rom, Ritual und innerer Sehnsucht Wenn in Rom der weiße Rauch aufsteigt, ist das ein weltweites Ereignis – aber auch ein Moment...
Sweet Escape: How Chocolate Can Mask Our Feelings, and How to Find Our True Taste
Chocolate. The temptation that calls to us when we’re stressed, sad, or even happy. But why? The answer, as complex as it may be, can...
“Don’t Just Leave—Let It End”: Why Saying Goodbye in Therapy Matters
“It’s not just about leaving therapy. It’s about being able to say goodbye—to someone, to a version of yourself, and to a time that mattered.”...
“Don’t Just Leave—Let It End”: On the Transformative Power of Saying Goodbye in Therapy
“Endings are not just moments of departure, but moments of deep transformation—where the past, present, and future briefly touch.” — Unattributed clinical reflection In therapy,...