Stephen Grosz
Practising psychoanalyst and author with nearly fifty years of clinical experience; writer of The Examined Life and Love's Labour, discussing love, loss and psychoanalytic practice on this episode.
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Oct 8, 2025 • 52min
Stephen Grosz - ‘Real love is going to hurt’
In this engaging conversation, Stephen Grosz, a seasoned psychoanalyst and author, discusses the intricacies of love and loss after nearly fifty years in practice. He explores how early family experiences shape our attachments and the role of denial in relationships. Grosz delves into the painful yet essential nature of real love and how failed marriages can lead to deeper connections. His insights into surrender versus submission reveal how intimacy can flourish or falter. Listeners will gain a profound understanding of grief as a catalyst for desire.
Nov 4, 2025 • 28min
Should we be using trigger warnings?
Daryl O’Connor, Professor of Psychology at the University of Leeds, and Stephen Grosz, a psychoanalyst and author, discuss compelling insights on well-being and relationships. O'Connor reveals how discrimination is linked to inflammation, highlighting the health benefits of kindness. Grosz unpacks the complexities of gift-giving, explaining how it can sometimes control rather than connect people. They also delve into the effectiveness of trigger warnings and the potential of safe-space notifications to foster open discussions.
