Explore the dynamics of psychoanalytic work, the interplay of adaptation, the unconscious, and sexuality, and the enigma of infantile sexuality. Delve into complex intersections of sexuality and psychoanalysis, challenging traditional dichotomies and incorporating external fields like queer theory and feminism. Join the conversation about revitalizing psychoanalytic insights and the significance of exigency in psychoanalysis.

Psychoanalysts Avgi Saketopoulou and Ann Pellegrini challenge the idea of 'core gender identity' and argue that all genders and sexualities are shaped by complex processes, not innate. They discuss how trauma can lead to growth and transformation in queer and trans identities, emphasizing that trauma does not make individuals 'broken'.

Dr. Avgi Saketopoulou discusses radical psychoanalytic thinking and the concept of embracing pain in therapy. Topics include countertransferential enactments, redefining healing wounds, and exploring the complexities of consent in psychoanalysis. The conversation challenges traditional ideas of healing, highlights the radical potential of past traumatic experiences, and delves into the interplay of risk, race, and trauma in psychoanalytic practice.

Dr. Ann Pellegrini and Dr. Avgi Saketopoulou discuss 'Gender Without Identity' challenging fixed gender concepts, addressing trauma's impact on identity, and advocating for inclusivity in understanding gender expression. They share their journey facing resistance in academia, highlighting the need for a more fluid perspective on human development.

"Gender Without Identity" featuring Avgi Saketopoulou and Ann Pellegrini challenges static notions of gender identity, advocating for a more nuanced and complex understanding of gender. The authors discuss the ethical importance of recognizing gender as emerging from processes of self-theorization, while also addressing the ongoing attacks faced by the LGBTQ+ community within psychoanalysis. They explore topics such as the impact of trauma on gender, the figure of the child in clinical work, and the need for creating a therapeutic space for patients to define their own identities. With a focus on gender improvisation and experimentation, this podcast delves into radical new ways of working with gender diversity psychoanalytically.