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Legendary psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud and his iconic couch are explored in this episode. Learn about Freud's shift from hypnosis to talk therapy, the significance of the couch in psychoanalysis, the history and design of psychoanalytic couches, and the symbolism and influence of the couch in popular culture.
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- Freud's use of the couch during therapy sessions allowed patients to freely express unconscious thoughts and desires, leading to the development of psychoanalysis as a therapeutic approach.
- The iconic couch became a symbol of therapy, representing power dynamics and vulnerability, even though its usage has declined in contemporary psychoanalysis.
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