Ordinary Unhappiness 89: Breath, Vulnerability, and Interdependence feat. Jamieson Webster
Feb 8, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Jamieson Webster, a psychoanalyst and author of "On Breathing: Care in a Time of Catastrophe," navigates the profound themes of breath and vulnerability. She connects breath with psychoanalytic history, examining how breathing practices influence trauma and interdependence. Webster critiques the wellness industry's simplistic views and discusses the emotional toll on healthcare workers during COVID-19. The conversation culminates in reflections on the shared nature of breath, emphasizing its unseen impact on our collective experiences.
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Path to Psychoanalysis
- Jamieson Webster shared how her path to psychoanalysis began in diverse ways.
- These include discovering Otto Kernberg's book, reading Freud, and a rivalry involving Lacan.
Inspiration for "On Breathing"
- Each book Jamieson Webster writes sets up the next one.
- Her book on breathing was inspired by her work in palliative care during COVID.
Repression of Breathing
- Psychoanalysis often represses or forgets the importance of breathing.
- This includes our relationship with air and its implications.
