What happens when the ego fails to form a symbol? In this episode of Acid Horizon, we're joined by Dr. Ben Morsa, a clinical psychologist and psychoanalytic thinker working at the intersection of queer theory, neurodiversity, and mental health. Together, we dive into Melanie Klein’s pivotal essay The Importance of Symbol Formation, examining how sadism, fant ... Show More
Apr 29
David Foster Wallace & Mark Fisher: Irony, Sincerity, and Late Capitalism
Enroll now for AHRC Summer School — https://www.acidhorizonpodcast.com/ahrc-coursesIs sincerity even possible when the medium is rigged against it? In this episode, Hannah Smart, fiction writer, critic, and author of the debut novel Meat Puppets, joins Craig, Adam, and Emma to th ... Show More
1h 13m
Apr 17
Communion of Atmospheres: Prophecy, Nostalgia & the Return of Boards of Canada
What does it mean to inhabit a communion of atmospheres? And what happens when that communion, after thirteen years of silence, suddenly has something new to say? Craig is joined by musician, mastering engineer, writer, and label head Jack Chuter for an episode that traces the my ... Show More
1h 17m
Jul 2025
Psychoanalysis: Therapy’s Controversial Origins
Dr. Rick and Forrest explore the ideas, context, and legacy of psychoanalysis, the often-controversial origin point for modern therapy. They discuss psychoanalysis’ early history and key concepts like the unconscious mind, repression, inner conflict, and transference. Alongside t ... Show More
1h 32m
Aug 2025
9 Lessons from the Great Minds of Psychoanalysis
Dr. Rick and Forrest explore the evolution of psychoanalysis after Freud, highlighting key ideas from figures like Adler, Klein, Winnicott, and Hillman. They track how the field expanded from focusing on the individual ego all the way out to exploring the existential forces that ... Show More
1h 47m
Aug 2024
65: Standard Edition Volume 1 Part 11: The Project for a Scientific Psychology Part 2 Teaser
<p>Subscribe to get access to the full episode, the episode reading list, and all premium episodes! <a href='http://www.patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappiness'>www.patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappiness</a><br/><br/>Abby, Patrick, and Dan continue their journey through the Project for a Scient ... Show More
6m 24s
Mar 2025
275: Breaking the Trauma Cycle: The Power of Somatic Psychology with Dr. Brian Tierney
Have you ever wondered how past experiences live in your body—and how you can release them? In this episode, we dive deep into somatic psychology—exploring how the body stores trauma and how movement, breath, and awareness can unlock healing. We discuss different therapy modaliti ... Show More
1h 8m
Aug 2025
Interview with David Devine (Discussing late diagnosis, the double empathy problem, autistic culture & more)
Join hosts Simeon Thompson and Dr Sophia Christophi as they welcome David Devine, a lead Oliver McGowan trainer at DynamicTraining.org.uk. In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, David shares his journey to a late autism diagnosis and dives deep into the core concepts of ... Show More
1h 6m
May 2025
Breaking the Stigma w/Mayim Bialik and Jonathan Cohen
This week, Scott is joined by the multitalented Mayim Bialik and Jonathan Cohen. You might know Mayim as the star of Blossom and The Big Bang Theory, or as the former host of Jeopardy!, but she’s also a neuroscientist with a PhD from UCLA and the creator of the popular mental hea ... Show More
1h 12m
Oct 2025
Unraveling the Causes of Autism: Genetics, Environment, and Beyond with Dr. Rose Mary Boustany
<p>In this thought-provoking episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Rose Mary Boustany, Professor of Pediatrics and Biochemistry at the American University of Beirut, and a pioneering figure in neurogenetics and autism research.</p>
<p>Together, we explo ... Show More
43m 20s