Podcasts
IDI “In Conversation” podcasts feature in-depth discussion and analysis of current psycho-political issues and large-group dynamics. View the podcasts by clicking the links below and subscribe to IDI’s YouTube channel.
A psychologically informed dialogue on Iran-Israel relations, misperceptions, identities and much more, between Robi Friedman and Bijan Khajehpour.
What are the psychological aspects about the Russian invasion of Ukraine? Why are we witnessing so many different reactions? What kind of dialogue do we need to move forward? How can the concept of large group identity help us comprehend this complex situation? In a conversation with Bijan Khajehpour, three experts—Regine Scholz, Coline Covington, and Anna Zajenkowska—who are all members of the IDI, respond to these queries.
Dr. Anna Zajenkowska and Dr. Regine Sholz in conversation about “Poland on the couch” (PnC). PnC is an initiative of group analysts aimed at building a safe space for conversation – the basis of social life.
A recent study by a number of British universities has concluded that in “female-led countries, COVID-19 outcomes have been systematically and significantly better than in other countries”. This interview with Dr. Regine Scholz is focused on the question whether there is a phenomenon called “female leadership”. If so, what are the characteristics of this phenomenon and how can it be promoted?
Former Israeli Ambassador Reuven Merhav and David Fromm in conversation about Israel’s political, psychological and public health response to COVID-19.
Vamik Volkan, founder of the International Dialogue Initiative, discusses trauma in the context of the current pandemic. Watch this video to learn about different forms of trauma, its effects on large group identity and the challenge of mourning the losses to which it leads.
In this conversation, John Alderdice outlines the risks and opportunities of the current process of de-globalization. He points to the opportunity in the current crisis that younger generations will have the capacity to develop new ways of thinking to develop new paradigms for key global questions.
A conversation between IDI President Gerard Fromm and the Israeli clinical psychoanalyst (and IDI member) Robi Friedman about the individual and group psycho-pathologies manifesting within Israeli society today, especially in the context of the pandemic.
The International Dialogue Initiative’s David Fromm and Hiba Husseini in conversation about the remarkable Palestinian response to COVID-19.
A conversation between psychoanalyst Ed Shapiro and journalist/humanitarian Ford Rowan about uncertainty, disunity and Injustice, especially in the United States and in the context of the pandemic.