Wilhelm Fliess
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Wilhelm Fliess has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Candace Owens (Feb 2026). Mentioned as Freud’s correspondent and confidant in the episode’s retelling of Freud-era letters and alleged abuse claims.
Wilhelm Fliess was a German otolaryngologist who practised in Berlin. He developed the pseudoscientific theory of human biorhythms and a possible nasogenital connection that have not been accepted by modern scientists. He is today best remembered for his close friendship and theoretical collaboration with Sigmund Freud, a controversial chapter in the history of psychoanalysis.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2026 on Candace Owens |
| Role | Physician (otolaryngologist); early psychoanalytic collaborator |
| Affiliation | Private medical practice (historical); Freud correspondence circle |
Who talks about Wilhelm Fliess on podcasts?
Wilhelm Fliess came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on Candace Owens.