Karen Horney

Karen Horney was a German-American psychoanalyst who challenged many of Sigmund Freud's ideas, particularly his theories about female psychology. She became one of the most influential thinkers in psychoanalysis and personality theory, founding the American Institute for Psychoanalysis. Neurosis and Human Growth, available as an audiobook and book, is considered her masterwork, exploring how people create idealised self-images that ultimately lead to inner conflict. Horney's ideas continue to resonate with readers and listeners interested in psychology and self-understanding.