Lara Sheehi
Clinician and professor whose work examines psychoanalysis, structural oppression, and Palestine; author of Psychoanalysis Under Occupation and the primary interviewee in this episode.
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Jun 18, 2024 • 1h 30min
RU298: ON PALESTINE & PSYCHOANALYSIS – SHEEHI, PARKER, CARTER, SAKETOPOULOU, QURAN, MERSON, MILLAR
Special roundtable podcast discussing the intersection of psychoanalysis and Palestine with a focus on challenging societal norms, divestment, destitution, political speech, and addressing colonial contexts. Guests include psychoanalysts, activists, and experts in Palestine studies.
Sep 17, 2025 • 1h 21min
Episode 59: Bad Faith Alone
Lara Sheehi, a professor and clinician renowned for her work on psychoanalysis and structural oppression, shares her experiences facing backlash for criticizing Israel. She discusses the complexities of political dissent and how simplified accusations can obscure deeper issues. Lara emphasizes the need to confront material inequalities and the challenges of genuine dialogue in conflict. Highlighting practices like reparations and the importance of acknowledging historical injustices, she calls for a reevaluation of how we engage with power dynamics in our healing practices.
