Psychological defenses are unconscious mental processes that people use to protect themselves from unpleasant thoughts, feelings, or situations. They can manifest in various ways, such as denial, rationalization, or projection, and can have significant impacts on an individual's behavior and relationships.

The podcast episodes Psychological Defenses: How to Understand (and change) Your Mind and Behavior and Dealing with Emotionally Immature People (and Parents) with Dr. Lindsay Gibson explore psychological defenses in depth, discussing their psychoanalytic underpinnings, common examples, and practical ways to increase self-awareness and work through them productively.