Lisa Appignanesi

Adam Phillips, a leading Freud expert, chats with Lisa Appignanesi, former Chair of the Freud Museum. They dive deep into writing Freud’s biography, tackling the challenges of capturing his complex identity and personal history. The discussion explores childhood trauma, Freud's transformative Parisian experiences, and the evolving dynamics of gender in early psychoanalysis. They also touch on the interplay between literature and psychoanalysis, revealing how works like Shakespeare's influenced Freud’s theories and practices.

Lisa Appignanesi, a notable lecturer and author, shares her insights on grief and loss, inspired by her recent book. Adam Phillips, a practicing psychoanalyst, engages with her on the complex emotions surrounding mourning, including navigating anger and its societal influences. They discuss the role of childhood in shaping our emotional landscape and how personal experiences highlight the nuances of everyday madness. Through personal anecdotes and literary references, Appignanesi challenges traditional notions of grief, urging a deeper understanding of our emotional responses.