Between Us: A Psychotherapy Podcast Episode 52: ...The Self Is A Prison
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Jun 11, 2025 Eyal Rozmarin, a psychoanalyst known for his exploration of belonging and subjectivity, dives deep into the complexities of identity. He discusses how societal constructs shape personal experiences and the emotional toll of these dynamics. Rozmarin challenges the idea of a fixed Self, suggesting that true liberation comes from recognizing the transient nature of identity. He also touches on the interplay of personal and collective struggles, emphasizing the importance of overcoming societal expectations to achieve a deeper understanding of self and community.
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Eyal's Military Service Experience
- Eyal Rozmarin shares his personal experience avoiding compulsory military service in Israel and the mental health cost of service.
- He highlights how social and psychological pressures cause most people to comply despite objections to government actions.
Tech Amplifies Subjective Disintegration
- Modern technology and social media intensify societal disintegration by constantly feeding us distressing global news.
- This amplification impacts subjectivity more deeply today than in past eras of political instability.
Subjectivity as Negotiated Threshold
- Our subjectivity is always negotiated between collective belonging and potential abandonment, forming a permeable border rather than a fixed self.
- Capitalism and nationalism escalate violence by forcing rigid identities, often reducing people to bare life or homo sacer.
