Warum Du Dich selbst nicht erkennst: Die unbewusste Anpassung, die Dich entfremdet I Dr. H.-J. Maaz

What is self-alienation – and how does it often begin in childhood? In this in-depth conversation with Prof. Dr. Hans-Joachim Maaz, we explore the psychological roots of inner emptiness, conformity, feeling overwhelmed, relationship dynamics, and the loss of one's true self. We discuss why many people function, perform, and take on responsibilities, yet feel inwardly disconnected, exhausted, or alienated. The focus is on topics such as childhood, early imprinting, normopathy, attachment, ego performance, family of origin, partnership, trauma, and how to reconnect with oneself. In this interview, Prof. Dr. Hans-Joachim Maaz explains why self-alienation often begins when a child is forced to conform to expectations instead of being seen and supported in their true nature. We delve into the difference between self and ego, the significance of the early years, repressed wounds, unconscious loyalty to parents, and the patterns that often recur in later relationships. Prof. Dr. Hans-Joachim Maaz explains why self-alienation often begins when a child is forced to conform to expectations instead of being seen and supported in their true nature. We also discuss emotional processing, bodywork, early attachment experiences, the role of societal pressure, and what healing can even mean when a person has learned to distance themselves from their true self. In this conversation, you'll learn, among other things: – how self-alienation develops – why childhood is so formative – what normopathy, as defined by Hans-Joachim Maaz, means – how early traumas influence your life and relationships – why old wounds can resurface in partnerships – how you can develop greater self-awareness, inner connection, and emotional truth This interview is especially valuable if you are interested in developmental trauma, complex PTSD, attachment trauma, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, self-development, and the work of Hans-Joachim Maaz. If this conversation resonates with you or makes you think, please share your thoughts in the comments: What moved you most about this conversation? Warmest regards, Hans-Joachim Maaz and Gabriella _____________________________________ If you'd like to learn how others have experienced my approach, you can find a collection of testimonial videos here:    • Gabriella Rist Kritik & Erfahrungen | Entw...   If this video helps you, you might also find these resources valuable: ▶️ Playlist: • Regulating the Nervous System and the Art of... ▶️ Playlist: • Developmental Trauma and Complex PTSD (cPTSD)... You can book an initial consultation through my website if you'd like professional one-on-one support and want to see if I can help you on your journey. 👉 https://www.ganeshashala.com/ More insights on trauma, cPTSD & self-regulation: Instagram: / selflove.healing Pinterest: / gabriellarist LinkedIn: / gabriella-rist 00:00 Intro – Self-alienation, inner loss, and the return to the self 00:00 Introduction of Prof. Dr. Hans-Joachim Maaz 00:00 What does self-alienation really mean? 00:00 The difference between self and ego 00:00 How childhood shapes self-development 00:00 Maternal and paternal relationship qualities 00:00 How self-alienation develops in children 00:00 Early imprinting, brain development, and emotional bonding 00:00 Why the first three years of life are so crucial 00:00 Normopathy – when conformity suppresses the self 00:00 Societal pressure, upbringing, and inner alienation 00:00 Early childcare and its psychological consequences 00:00 Alternative childcare systems and their downsides 00:00 Conflict between self-development and societal norms 00:00 Unconscious loyalty to the family of origin 00:00 Why many people idealize their childhood 00:00 Repression, survival, and emotional processing 00:00 Anger, pain, and grief as part of the healing process 00:00 Bodywork, early memory, and therapeutic support 00:00 Self-alienation in couple relationships 00:00 Why we fall in love with familiar psychological patterns 00:00 Transference, projection, and old longings in partnerships 00:00 What constitutes a healthy and autonomous relationship 00:00 What couples can do specifically – dialogues based on Michael Lukas Möller's method 00:00 Society, democracy, and psychological adjustment 00:00 How people can develop more inner autonomy today 00:00 Being at peace with oneself – a psychological contribution to world peace 00:00 Conclusion and key thoughts from the conversation #kptbs #developmentaltrauma #self-alienation #HansJoachimMaaz #normopathy #developmentaltrauma #traumahealing #attachmenttrauma #psychotherapy #psychoanalysis #cPTSD #selfcontact