Love as Medicine: Dr. Loren Weiner on Shame, Dreams, and Inner Freedom

In this deeply introspective episode of And Now, Love, Cynthia Marks and Dr. Loren Weiner continue their exploration of the unconscious, delving into the subtle yet powerful ways the maternal imprint shapes our identity, relationships, and sense of worth. Drawing on Dr. Bernard Bail’s psychoanalytic theory, Loren explains how early imprints formed in the womb—and reinforced in childhood—manifest in patterns of self-sabotage, shame, and disconnection. Through the lens of dream analysis, Cynthia and Loren reflect on how the unconscious reveals our inherited emotional burdens and offers a path toward healing and self-reclamation. The episode underscores the critical importance of validating one’s emotional truth, confronting internalized judgments, and reconnecting with love as a healing force. With compassion and clarity, they call for a collective reevaluation of how we treat women, children, and the unseen emotional world we all carry. This conversation is both a call to consciousness and a guide for those seeking to liberate their authentic selves.