Decolonizing Psychoanalysis: Social Justice and Therapy with Dr. Daniel José Gaztambide

In this conversation, Dr. Daniel Gaztambide explores the intersection of psychoanalysis, social justice, and decolonial theory. He shares his personal journey, challenges in academia, and innovative approaches to expanding psychoanalytic thought beyond traditional dyadic models.

Chapters

00:00 Mapping Identity and Interpersonal Dynamics

03:02 Journey into Psychoanalysis and Academia

12:28 Navigating Challenges in Psychoanalytic Research

17:09 Resilience Amidst Academic Barriers

22:46 Serendipity and Finding a Place in Academia

29:37 The Existential Fear of Psychoanalysts in Academia

31:06 Navigating Academic Challenges in Qualitative Research

34:34 The Intersection of Psychoanalysis and Social Justice

40:57 Balancing Empathy and Accountability in Therapy

43:37 Religion's Role in Psychoanalysis and Social Justice

48:54 Decolonizing Psychoanalytic Techniques and Theories

Resources

• Frantz Fanon Lab for Decolonial Psychology 
• A Caballo Regalao no se le Mira el Colmillo: Colonial Mentality and Puerto Rican Depression
• Frantz Fanon, “Black Skin, White Masks”
• Jessica Benjamin's “Beyond Doer and Done to” 
• Elizabeth Danto's Freud's Free Clinic
• Jessica Benjamin's work on intersubjectivity
• Rutgers University Department of Religion
• Freud’s “Civilization and its Discontents”
• Peter Fonagy’s work on attachment  

Guest links

• Professional Website 
• Faculty Page
• The Action Lab  
• Publications
• X 

Credits:

Host & Executive Producer - Bevin Campbell, Psy.D.

Guest - Dr. Daniel José Gaztambide

Audio Editor & Co-Producer - Ellis Feldman

Composer, Writer, & Co-Producer - Brian Mageo-Sausser