Abby, Patrick, and Dan conclude their adventure through Lacan’s mirror stage! They reprise Lacan’s parable of the mirror-besotted baby and tie together the many threads – theoretical, clinical, and philosophical – woven through it. They walk through how Lacan musters evidence for his argument using both cases of pathology (i.e. psychosis) and “normal” dreams ... Show More
Oct 10
UNLOCKED: 149: Myth, Fate, and Desire: Narcissism, Part 2
Unlocked Patreon episode. Support Ordinary Unhappiness on Patreon to get access to all the exclusive episodes. patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappinessAbby, Patrick, and Dan dig into the realms of myth and fable to investigate the ancient origins of the Narcissus myth. As they discover, b ... Show More
1h 25m
Oct 3
161: Wild Analysis: Sunset Boulevard
Subscribe to get access to the full episode, the episode reading list, and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappiness“No one leaves a star – that’s what makes one a star!” In the latest installment of Wild Analysis, Abby and Dan discuss Billy Wilder’s classic 1950 ... Show More
3m 18s
Sep 26
160: Very Special Boys feat. Adrian Daub
Abby and Patrick welcome back returning guest Adrian Daub. The occasion is Adrian’s latest book, What Tech Calls Governing. A follow-up to his 2020 book What Tech Calls Thinking, an intellectual history of Silicon Valley and critique of tech culture, What Tech Calls Governing unp ... Show More
1h 52m
Jun 2021
Inner Experience: Psychoanalysis, Schizoanalysis, and Dreams
<p>"The Stranger", as they are known, visits Craig, Adam, and Will on this episode of Inner Experience. A psycho/schizoanalyst that some may know by the name DC Barker (tic) shares his approach and tools he implements in his practice. The discussion ranges from self-hel ... Show More
1h 18m
Sep 2024
LEPHT HAND - The Alchemy of Salt and Subjectivity: James Hillman and Jacques Derrida VS a Salty Jordan Peterson
<p>Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LEPHTHAND<br/><br/>In this monologue, Sereptie explores the fascinating intersections of alchemy, psychoanalysis, and poststructuralist philosophy. The discussion centers around the concept of alchemical salt, its significance in Renai ... Show More
51m 39s
Feb 2022
Freud Shrieking From the Grave
<span>The ladies crack the twisted psychology of #BoyMoms, delving into Freudian psychology, the concept of enmeshment, and why we're all a little fucked up by our parents. Digressions include The Antisemitic Point Of No Return, Sam Levinson's crimes against humanity, and the Goo ... Show More
1h 20m
Aug 2025
Identity on Credit: Ajax, Achilles, and the Modern Self with Fredrik Westerlund
<p>What happens when the self we imagine drifts further from the one we actually live? In this episode, philosopher Fredrik Westerlund joins Craig and Nicholas de Warren to explore his concept of “identity on credit,” where our sense of self is built on promises yet to be realize ... Show More
1h 16m