Orna Guralnik

Dr. Orna Guralnik, a psychoanalyst and writer known for her insights into Couples Therapy, delves into the liberating effects of understanding our past. She discusses how ancestral history influences present relationships and emotions, advocating for introspection to combat a split mindset. Guralnik also explores the connections between happiness and truth, the integration of Buddhist ideas in psychoanalysis, and offers a powerful question to reflect on when feeling annoyed, all aimed at fostering internal love and openness.

Join Alex in a candid chat with couples therapist Dr. Orna Guralnik, delving into topics like the stigma around therapy, healthy disagreements, the psychology of toxic relationships, and the impact of past traumas. Orna shares tips on communication in the bedroom, and they explore the complexities of intimacy and codependency.

Dr. Orna Guralnik is a renowned psychoanalyst and star of the docu-series Couples Therapy. In this engaging conversation, she dives into the real issues behind everyday arguments, like those about the dishwasher. Guralnik offers fresh perspectives on relationships, urging couples to see their dynamics as mini political systems. She discusses how frustration can be a pathway to connection and provides advice for those feeling invisible in their relationships. Her insights illuminate the importance of open communication and embracing differences for personal growth.

Dr. Orna Guralnik, featured in Couples Therapy, discusses the power of psychoanalysis in improving relationships. She debunks myths about therapy timing, offers tips for unblocking connections, and emphasizes the importance of understanding deeper root issues for true transformation. The conversation also explores systemic thinking in politics, culture, and mental well-being, promoting inclusivity, embracing vulnerability, and exploring the unknown.

1. What we are really fighting about when we’re fighting about the dishwasher.2. We can stop asking whether what’s missing is a “want” or a “need” – and the question to ask instead. 3. How to use what most frustrates you about your partner to bring you closer.4. How to start thinking of our partnerships as our own mini political systems.5. What to do if your partner won’t go to therapy, or if you’re feeling invisible in your relationship.About Dr. Guralnik:Dr. Orna Guralnik is a psychoanalyst and writer, who serves on the faculty of NYU PostDoc, National Institute for the Psychotherapies, the Stephen Mitchel Center, and the editorial boards of Psychoanalytic Dialogues and Studies in Gender & Sexuality. Her writing centers on the intersection of psychoanalysis, dissociation, and cultural studies. She has completed the filming of four seasons of the Docu-series Couples Therapy, airing on Showtime.TW: @DrGuralnikIG: @ornaguralnik To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices