Rendering Unconscious Podcast: Psychoanalysis & Culture

In episode 9 of the Fenris Wolf Podcast, Carl Abrahamsson reflects on the significance of beginnings, particularly the start of a new year. He explores the human tendency to seek meaning in the arbitrary calendar reset and acknowledges the ancient narratives surrounding beginnings and endings, such as the cosmic egg and the phoenix. Despite our modern cynicism, he highlights the persistent hope that accompanies our New Year resolutions, suggesting that this hope is a powerful force for transformation. Abrahamsson emphasizes that time is a human construct, and while the universe is indifferent to our desires, our attention shapes our reality. Intentions set for the new year are commitments to allocate our energy and attention to what truly matters. He argues against the notion of destiny, advocating for the freedom to create our own meaning and choices. As the year unfolds, he notes a growing desire for authenticity and a shift away from outdated narratives of progress. He encourages listeners to embrace the creative potential of their choices and to be gentle with themselves amid failures. Ultimately, he invites us to recognize our power to shape our reality and to approach the year ahead with curiosity and kindness. If you’d like to support this podcast, please consider becoming a paid subscriber. Thank you. If you’d like to support this podcast, please consider becoming a paid subscriber at https://thefenriswolf.substack.com Did you know that The Fenris Wolf is also an ongoing book series? https://amzn.to/4pvJGWt Interested in Carl Abrahamsson’s views on art & culture with a twist? https://anartapart.substack.com Interested in the magical creativity of Carl Abrahamsson & Vanessa Sinclair? https://www.patreon.com/vanessa23carl For more on Carl Abrahamsson, please visit: https://www.carlabrahamsson.com Check out Carl Abrahamsson’s books here: www.amazon.com/Carl-Abrahamsson/e/B0773LJ92X

RU378: OWEN HEWITSON ON LACAN ONLINE, PSYCHOANALYSIS AS A CRAFT & READING LACAN LIKE POETRY https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru378-owen-hewitson-on-lacan-online Rendering Uncosscious has moved to Substack: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com Links to everything RU: https://linktr.ee/renderingunconscious Rendering Unconscious welcomes Owen Hewitson to the podcast! Rendering Unconscious episode 378. In this episode, I sit down with Owen Hewitson of Lacan Online fame. The conversation delves into Owen’s journey into psychoanalysis, beginning at age 14 when he first read The Interpretation of Dreams, and the evolution of Lacan Online. We also discuss our book collections, the challenges of analytic training, the significance of unconscious generational transmission, and the need for interdisciplinary engagement in psychoanalysis. We emphasize the importance of democratizing psychoanalytic knowledge and the potential of developing online resources, utilizing platforms such as Substack and YouTube. Owen Hewitson is a psychoanalyst in private practice. As well as running LacanOnline.com, Owen is a contributing author to a number of books and journals on psychoanalysis including Reading Lacan’s Ecrits (Routledge, 2022), Reading Lacan’s Seminar VIII (Palgrave, 2020), Resistance and the Practice of Rationality (Cambridge, 2013) and Reading Lacan’s Autres Écrits (Routledge, forthcoming), among others. https://www.lacanonline.com News & events: Sunday, January 18th, Mary is leading a 5-session class taught online via Zoom – Projections: Death Scenes in Cinema hosted by Morbid Anatomy Museum. https://www.morbidanatomy.org/classes/p/projections-death-scenes-in-cinema-with-mary-wild-september Tuesday, January 20th, Mary will be presenting her work on Lynchian Women on David Lynch’s birthday hosted by RU Center for Psychoanalysis. https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/p/coming-up-tuesday-january-20th-lynchian Wednesday, January 21st, the Freud Museum London hosts Mary for Projections: Contemporary Female Filmmakers. https://www.freud.org.uk/event/projections-contemporary-female-filmmakers/ Looking forward to seeing you all for the next installment of An Introduction to Psychoanalysis on Saturday, February 7th. https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/p/one-month-til-intro-to-psychoanalysis If you’re in London, I’ll be at the Freud Museum in-person Wednesday, February 25th with my husband Carl Abrahamsson for Surreal Secrets of the Psyche: The Creative Zeitgeist of Psychoanalysis, Film and the Avant-Garde. https://www.freud.org.uk/event/surreal-secrets-of-the-psyche-the-creative-zeitgeist-of-psychoanalysis-film-and-the-avant-garde/ Wednesday, February 18th, we have Mikita Brottman presenting Images from the Id: The Strange World of Psychic Photographer Ted Serios. https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/p/images-from-the-id-the-strange-world Rendering Unconscious is also a book series: Rendering Unconscious: Psychoanalytic Perspectives, Politics & Poetry vols 1:1 & 1:2 (Trapart Books, 2024): https://amzn.to/3N6XKIl The song at the end of this episode is "Celebrity" from the album "Infiltrate" by Vanessa Sinclair and Pete Murphy: https://petemurphy.bandcamp.com/album/infiltrate-21 Enjoy! Thank you for being a paid subscriber to Rendering Unconscious Podcast. It makes my work possible. If you are so far a free subscriber, thanks to you too. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to gain access to all the material on the site, including new, future, and archival podcast episodes. It’s so important to maintain independent spaces free from censorship and corporate influence. If you are interested in pursing psychoanalytic treatment with me, please feel free to contact me directly: https://www.drvanessasinclair.net/contact/ Thank You.

RU377: EMMALEA RUSSO ON THE DREAM SCHOOL, ART, WRITING & ASTROLOGY https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru377-emmalea-russo-on-the-dream Links to all RU events: https://linktr.ee/renderingunconscious Rendering Unconscious welcomes Emmalea Russo back to the podcast! Rendering Unconscious episode 377. In this episode, we discuss Emmalea’s year-long course Psycho Cosmos, which just wrapped, as well as her upcoming monthly year-long course The Dream School, which begins January 25th. We reflect on the impact of these courses, the importance of dreams in art, and the role of the unconscious in creativity. We also touch on the use of tarot and astrology for year-ahead readings, the benefits of ongoing classes, and the building of online communities. Additionally, we discuss misconceptions about magic and art, the value of regular practice, and the upcoming release of Emmalea’s new book The Moon Papers. EMMALEA RUSSO is a writer and astrologer. She is the author of several books of poetry. Her first novel Vivienne was published by Arcade in 2024. Her new novel The Moon Papers is forthcoming from Arcade and available for pre-order. Emmalea teaches classes independently on art, literature, psychoanalysis, and the occult and works with clients online via her private astrology practice. https://emmalearusso.com Follow her at Substack: https://emmalea.substack.com Her next year-long course THE DREAM SCHOOL begins January 25th. https://emmalearusso.com/new-products Check out previous episodes with this guest: RU339: EMMALEA RUSSO & VANESSA SINCLAIR ON PSYCHOANALYSIS, DREAMS & LIFE AS ART RU310: EMMALEA RUSSO ON COSMIC RIGOR, PSYCHOANALYSIS, CREATIVITY & ASTROLOGY RU257: EMMALEA RUSSO & MARY WILD ON JIM MORRISON, CINEMA, POETRY, PSYCHOANALYSIS, PHILOSOPHY & CULTURE RU242: EMMALEA RUSSO ON THE ALCHEMY OF THE WORD Rendering Unconscious is also a book series: Rendering Unconscious: Psychoanalytic Perspectives, Politics & Poetry vols 1:1 & 1:2 (Trapart Books, 2024): https://amzn.to/3N6XKIl The song at the end of this episode is "Things Happen Revisited" from the album "Infiltrate" by Vanessa Sinclair and Pete Murphy: https://petemurphy.bandcamp.com/album/infiltrate-21 Enjoy! Thank you for being a paid subscriber to Rendering Unconscious Podcast. It makes my work possible. If you are so far a free subscriber, thanks to you too. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to gain access to all the material on the site, including new, future, and archival podcast episodes. It’s so important to maintain independent spaces free from censorship and corporate influence. If you are interested in pursing psychoanalytic treatment with me, please feel free to contact me directly: https://www.drvanessasinclair.net/contact/ Thank You.

RU375: CARL ABRAHAMSSON & VANESSA SINCLAIR – RENDERING UNCONSCIOUS/ THE FENRIS WOLF CROSSOVER EPISODE https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru375-carl-abrahamsson-and-vanessa Rendering Unconscious episode 375. In this special crossover episode between Rendering Unconscious and The Fenris Wolf podcasts, Carl and I talk about all we had going on this year and what’s to come in the new year. Enjoy! This is also Carl’s 22nd episode of RU Podcast! I’ve created a list of all RU episodes in chronological order, as well as in alphabetical by guest HERE to make it easy to find all your favorite episodes and guests. https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/episodes Join us at Patreon where we post exclusive content about our magical and artistic practices every week! We also meet for live monthly workshops with everyone at level 23 & up. https://www.patreon.com/c/vanessa23carl Carl posts exclusive content weekly at his Substacks, An Art Apart: https://anartapart.substack.com and The Fenris Wolf: https://thefenriswolf.substack.com Be sure to check out The Fenris Wolf series of books. https://amzn.to/41yE4AU Vanessa runs Rendering Unconscious Podcast: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com and RU Center for Psychoanalysis: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com and has a personal Substack as well: https://vanessa23carl.substack.com Be sure to check out the Rendering Unconscious series of books. https://amzn.to/3N6XKIl This year we will be teaching the following classes with Morbid Anatomy Museum. All courses are online and recorded for all who register: Introduction to Occulture with author Carl Abrahamsson, Begins February 21: https://www.morbidanatomy.org/classes/p/introduction-to-occulture-with-author-carl-abrahamsson-begins-february-7 The Origins of the Nordic Magical Runes with Author and Occultist Carl Abrahamsson, Begins April 4: https://www.morbidanatomy.org/classes/p/the-origins-of-the-nordic-magical-runes-with-author-carl-abrahamsson-begins-april-4 Make Your Own Magical Artwork Using the Cut-up Technique of David Bowie and William Burroughs, with Dr. Vanessa Sinclair and Author Carl Abrahamsson, Begins May 10: https://www.morbidanatomy.org/classes/p/make-your-own-magical-artwork-using-the-cut-up-technique-of-david-bowie-and-william-burroughs-with-dr-vanessa-sinclair-and-author-carl-abrahamsson The Nightmare Before Christmas: Psychoanalyzing the films of Tim Burton with Dr. Vanessa Sinclair, Begins November 1: https://www.morbidanatomy.org/classes/p/the-magical-fims-of-tim-burton And more to come! If you’re in London, Carl will be in-person at Viktor Wynd Museum Monday, February 23rd presenting Fabulous Freaks of Yesteryear https://thelasttuesdaysociety.org/exhibition/fabulous-freaks-of-yesteryear-by-carl-abrahamsson-live/ And then Carl and I will be at the Freud Museum in-person Wednesday, February 25th for Surreal Secrets of the Psyche: The Creative Zeitgeist of Psychoanalysis, Film and the Avant-Garde. Join us! https://www.freud.org.uk/event/surreal-secrets-of-the-psyche-the-creative-zeitgeist-of-psychoanalysis-film-and-the-avant-garde/ Coming up on January 20th (David Lynch’s birthday), Mary will present Projections: Lynchian Women. This will be the first RU Center event for 2026! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lynchian-women-tickets-1968254153156 Our next meeting of An Introduction to Psychoanalysis will be Saturday, February 7th. Recordings of RU Center events are archived under CLASSES. https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/t/classes Wednesday, February 18th, we have Images from the Id: The Strange World of Psychic Photographer Ted Serios with Dr. Mikita Brottman. https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/p/images-from-the-id-the-strange-world Carl Abrahamsson linktree https://linktr.ee/CarlAbrahamsson Vanessa Sinclair linktree https://linktr.ee/renderingunconscious

RU374: GENESIS BREYER P-ORRIDGE ON GENDER, SEXUALITY & PERVERSION AT THE NEW SCHOOL https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru374-genesis-breyer-p-orridge-on Rendering Unconscious episode 374. Back in 2013, Jamieson Webster invited me to co-teach a class with her on Gender, Sexuality and Perversion at the New School for Social Research in New York, and I invited Genesis Breyer P-Orridge to present to our class as a guest lecturer. My sister Stephanie Sinclair filmed the event, so I thought I’d post it here for all of you to enjoy! In this episode, Genesis explores the impact of societal expectations on individuals from conception, using performance art to explore human behavior. S/he describes he/r experiments with archetypal characters in the 1960s, leading to a realization of the theatrical nature of human presentation. S/he delves into he/r work utilizing shamanic techniques, physical stress, and rituals to reprogram the nervous system, including extreme experiences like being wrapped in wolf skins and suspended in a coffin. The conversation also touches on their journey towards pandrogeny, the concept of DNA as a control mechanism, and their quest for consciousness beyond the physical body, culminating in their belief in reincarnation and the search for a way to communicate beyond death. Check out previous episode(s) with this guest: RU370: GENESIS BREYER P-ORRIDGE AT THE WARHOL MUSEUM https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru370-genesis-breyer-p-orridge-at News & updates: Tuesday, January 20th join Mary Wild as she presents her work on Lynchian Women on David Lynch's birthday: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lynchian-women-tickets-1968254153156 Proceeds raised go directly towards paying our presenter(s). This event will be recorded and made available for all those who register. Then on Saturday, February 7th, join me for the 4th installment of An Introduction to Psychoanalysis. Register by becoming a paid subscriber at RU Center for Psychoanalysis: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com You may watch the recordings of the first three classes HERE (+ all other RU Center events): https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/t/classes On Wednesday, February 18th, join us for Images from the Id: The Strange World of Psychic Photographer Ted Serios with Dr. Mikita Brottman. https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/p/images-from-the-id-the-strange-world This event will be recorded and made available for all those who register. Register here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drvanessasinclair/9 Proceeds raised go towards paying our presenter(s). Thank you for your support! See you soon! Rendering Unconscious is also a book series: Rendering Unconscious: Psychoanalytic Perspectives, Politics & Poetry vols 1:1 & 1:2 (Trapart Books, 2024): https://amzn.to/3N6XKIl If you are interested in pursing psychoanalytic treatment with me, please feel free to contact me directly: https://www.drvanessasinclair.net/contact/ The song at the end of this episode is "A thin garden" from the album Loyalty Does Not End With Death by Carl Abrahamsson and Genesis Breyer P-Orridge from iDeal recordings. https://open.spotify.com/album/5jFTPjzm1EjeuTnCZLfI14?si=fbqk8IohQ1yCJpavdhu5eg Enjoy! Thank you for being a paid subscriber to Rendering Unconscious Podcast. It makes my work possible. If you are so far a free subscriber, thanks to you too. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to gain access to all the material on the site, including new, future, and archival podcast episodes. It’s so important to maintain independent spaces free from censorship and corporate influence. Thank You. photo of Vanessa and Genesis by Stephanie Sinclair

RU373: KATY BOHINC ON THE WINTER SOLSTICE, AI, PUBLISHING & ASTROLOGY IN 2026: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru373-katy-bohinc-on-the-winter-solstice Rendering Unconscious episode 373. In this episode, Katy and I cover a variety of topics, ranging from the impact of AI on society, to the benefits of self-care routines and the challenges of living in different climates. We touch upon the significance of the winter solstice and the importance of setting intentions. Katy discusses the implications of the upcoming Saturn-Neptune conjunction in February 2026, delving into potential political changes. We also reflect upon the economic impact of technology on publishing and other areas. Additionally, Katy shares personal anecdotes about her experience performing Trinity Star Trinity at eclipse festivals with her partner De Kai, author of Raising AI (2025). https://amzn.to/49kBraT Katy Bohinc is a poet and a data scientist; an avant-garde publisher and a professional marketer; an activist, an astrologer and an innovator. http://www.katybohinc.com Trinity Star Trinity: https://scarletimprint.com/publications/p/trinity-star-trinity THE RATIO: http://www.katybohinc.com/the-ratio/ Check out previous episodes: RU222: ASTROLOGER, POET & DATA SCIENTIST KATY BOHINC ON THE RATIO: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru222-astrologer-poet-and-data-scientist RU205: KATY BOHINC PRESENTS “POETRY AS MAGIC”: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru205-katy-bohinc-presents-poetry Thank you for supporting Rendering Unconscious Podcast and RU Center for Psychoanalysis. https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com You may watch the recordings of all RU Center offerings HERE: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/t/classes News & updates: Coming up on Tuesday, January 20th join Mary Wild as she presents her work on Lynchian Women on David Lynch's birthday: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lynchian-women-tickets-1968254153156 Proceeds raised go directly towards paying our presenter(s). This event will be recorded and made available for all those who register. The next installment of An Introduction to Psychoanalysis will be on Saturday, February 7th: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/p/an-introduction-to-psychoanalysis-4af Then on Wednesday, February 18th, Mikita Brottman will be presenting a follow up lecture Images from the Id: The Strange World of Psychic Photographer Ted Serios: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/p/images-from-the-id-the-strange-world On February 25, I will be presenting "Surreal Secrets of the Psyche: The Creative Zeitgeist of Psychoanalysis, Film and the Avant-Garde" with Carl Abrahamsson in-person at Freud Museum, London: https://www.freud.org.uk/event/surreal-secrets-of-the-psyche-the-creative-zeitgeist-of-psychoanalysis-film-and-the-avant-garde/ See you soon! Rendering Unconscious is also a book series: Rendering Unconscious: Psychoanalytic Perspectives, Politics & Poetry vols 1:1 & 1:2 (Trapart Books, 2024): https://amzn.to/3N6XKIl The song at the end of this episode is "And so it goes..." from the album Nile Recordings by Vanessa Sinclair and Pete Murphy: https://petemurphy.bandcamp.com/album/nile-recordings-e-p Enjoy! Thank you for being a paid subscriber to Rendering Unconscious Podcast. It makes my work possible. If you are so far a free subscriber, thanks to you too. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to gain access to all the material on the site, including new, future, and archival podcast episodes. It’s so important to maintain independent spaces free from censorship and corporate influence. If you are interested in pursing psychoanalytic treatment with me, please feel free to contact me directly: https://www.drvanessasinclair.net/contact/ Thank You.

This episode – “Dark Gods of Modernity: Why We Still Need Monsters” – argues that our age is full of monsters, even if we pretend we’ve outgrown them—and that we actually need them. The episode starts with the old role of monsters: they used to patrol the edges of maps and myths, marking what was dangerous or sacred. Dragons, demons, trickster gods gave shape to fears and taboos; they were ways of saying, “There is something here we don’t understand, but it matters.” Modernity claimed to banish them with science and rationalism, yet they’ve only changed costume. Today’s monsters show up as serial killers in prestige TV, pandemics and plagues, rogue AIs, shadowy elites, conspiracy cabals, zombies and apocalypses in endless variations. Even in a secular culture, we keep inventing figures that condense dread, guilt, and awe. The episode’s core claim is that monsters are how a society metabolizes what it cannot face directly. Climate change, systemic racism, algorithmic exploitation, ecological collapse—these are slow, sprawling, and hard to narrate. So we displace them into sharper figures: evil billionaires, satanic rings, killer robots, viral hordes. Sometimes those stories illuminate real power dynamics; often they simplify and mislead. Either way, they signal where the pressure is. We also carry personal “dark gods”: intrusive thoughts, addictions, forbidden desires, depressive spirals. Treating them only as malfunctions misses something. Like mythic monsters, they guard thresholds—unresolved grief, disowned anger, unlived capacities. The episode suggests that outright demonization backfires; what we refuse to acknowledge returns in cruder, more destructive form. Rather than trying to erase monsters, we need better ones: images and narratives that help us see genuine dangers (like fossil capital, surveillance, supremacist ideologies) without collapsing into paranoia or purity crusades. Monsters, in this view, are tools: creative, symbolic containers for terror and shadow that can either trap us in fear or guide us toward more honest contact with what’s wrong—and what still might be transformed. THANK YOU for listening! Please consider becoming a paid subscriber at the Substack ( https://thefenriswolf.substack.com ) – it is a great way to actively support further writing as well as new podcast episodes. And don’t forget the lovely and substantial Fenris Wolf book series, available here: https://amzn.to/3KTvSqs

RU371: KLARA NASZKOWSKA ON SABINA SPIELREIN & EARLY WOMEN PSYCHOANALYSTS https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru371-klara-naszkowska-on-sabina Rendering Unconscious episode 371. Rendering Unconscious welcomes Klara Naszkowska back to the podcast! EARLY WOMEN PSYCHOANALYSTS 14-week doctoral-level course with Dr. Klara Naszkowska & Dr. Mark Beitel begins Wednesday, January 21. https://www.spielreinassociation.org/about-1 Feel free to contact Klara Naszkowska directly at spielrein @ spielreinassociation.org Be sure to pick up her book Early Women Psychoanalysts. History, Biography, and Contemporary Relevance (Routledge, 2024). https://amzn.to/3MyAUZY FREE Online Talk - Klara Naszkowska joined by Ana Tomcic to discuss her latest book ‘Early Women Psychoanalysts,’ Freud Museum London on Wednesday, December 10th. https://www.freud.org.uk/event/early-women-psychoanalysts-history-biography-and-contemporary-relevance/ Register for Composing with Spielrein: Contemporary Applications of Sabina Spielrein’s Work, International Interdisciplinary Conference, September 5-6, 2026, online. ​ https://www.spielreinassociation.org/register Special issue of “American Imago” devoted to Sabina Spielrein. Guest Editor: Klara Naszkowska. https://muse.jhu.edu/issue/53646?fbclid=IwY2xjawOjr2tleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBVSE95ZXZ4d0NuaTY5SkFLc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvZKq98gFGt5ItKnoPvfiwgl6ydntxWogq7jhUvY1DGf8mEZckQww2huLl7i_aem_2K6FEA2Ua1Gxzk6S4U177A Check out previous episodes: RU288: KLARA NASZKOWSKA ON HER BOOK, EARLY WOMEN PSYCHOANALYSTS https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru288-klara-naszkowska-on-her-book RU107: KLARA NASZKOWSKA, CULTURAL HISTORIAN & DIRECTOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR SPIELREIN STUDIES https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru107-klara-naszkowska-cultural-historian News & updates: Saturday, December 13th, join me for the third installment of An Introduction to Psychoanalysis. Register by becoming a paid subscriber at RU Center for Psychoanalysis: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com You may watch the recordings of the first two classes HERE: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/t/classes Tuesday, January 20th join Mary Wild as she presents her work on Lynchian Women on David Lynch's birthday: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lynchian-women-tickets-1968254153156 Proceeds raised go directly towards paying our presenter(s). This event will be recorded and made available for all those who register. The song at the end of this episode is "Reconstruction Of History" from the album Nile Recordings by Vanessa Sinclair and Pete Murphy: https://petemurphy.bandcamp.com/album/nile-recordings-e-p Enjoy! Thank you for being a paid subscriber to Rendering Unconscious Podcast. It makes my work possible. If you are so far a free subscriber, thanks to you too. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to gain access to all the material on the site, including new, future, and archival podcast episodes. It’s so important to maintain independent spaces free from censorship and corporate influence. Thank You.

Welcome to Rendering Unconscious – the Gradiva award-winning podcast about psychoanalysis & culture, with me, Dr Vanessa Sinclair. https://renderingunconscious.substack.com On Monday December 8th, we have a very special event: Rendering Unconscious Podcast will be hosting our first live event with an audience! Welcome Alenka Zupančič and Todd McGowan as they discuss their work On Comedy. Alenka’s book The Odd One In: On Comedy (MIT Press, 2008) and Todd’s Only a Joke Can Save Us (Northwestern University Press, 2017) are two of my favorite books by them, and I’m so excited to be able to host them for this sure to be brilliant discussion! https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/monday-december-8-alenka-zupancic We will meet live via zoom on Monday, December 8th at 12 NYC (9AM San Francisco/ 5PM London/ 18:00 Stockholm/ 19:00 Beirut) for 90 minutes. All paid subscribers to Rendering Unconscious Podcast and RU Center for Psychoanalysis are welcome to attend! There will be plenty of time for Q&A/ discussion. This event will be recorded and posted at both Substacks, so don’t worry if you can’t attend live. https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com Excited to see you all there! News & events: Saturday, December 13th we meet for the 3rd class in my year long Intro to Psychoanalysis course: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/p/intro-to-psychoanalysis-begins-september Thank you for listening to the Rendering Unconscious Podcast and for reading the Rendering Unconscious anthologies. And thank you so much for supporting this work by being a paid subscriber at the Substack. It makes my work possible. If you are so far a free subscriber, thanks to you too. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to gain access to all the material on the site, including all future and archival podcast episodes. https://renderingunconscious.substack.com Rendering Unconscious is also a book series! Rendering Unconscious: Psychoanalytic Perspectives, Politics and Poetry volumes 1:1 and 1:2 (Trapart Books, 2024) available now! https://amzn.to/400QKR7 If you would like information about entering into psychoanalytic treatment with me or have other questions, please feel free to contact me via: vs [at] drvanessasinclair.net https://www.drvanessasinclair.net/contact/ Thank you.

RU6: STEVEN REISNER ON THE DANCE OF THE OCCULT & UNCONSCIOUS IN FREUD https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru6-steven-reisner-on-the-dance-of Rendering Unconscious episode 6. This episode of Rendering Unconscious is a lecture by Dr. Steven Reisner “On the Dance of Occult and Unconscious in Freud” given at Morbid Anatomy Museum, NYC, October 2016, as part of a lecture series hosted by Dr. Vanessa Sinclair on Psychoanalysis, Art & the Occult. In this lecture, Dr. Reisner explores Freud's interest in the occult and its implications for psychoanalytic theory. Reisner argues that Freud's curiosity extended beyond sexuality to include phenomena beyond sensory perception. He discusses Freud's experiments with telepathy and thought transference, emphasizing the importance of integrating denied knowledge. Reisner also highlights Freud's cautious approach to disseminating such knowledge, balancing scientific rigor with public perception. Additionally, Reisner links Freud's theories to contemporary issues like resistance to knowledge and the impact of narcissistic or traumatized parents on their children's sensitivity to occult phenomena. This talk was first presented at a conference organized by Dr. Vanessa Sinclair and Carl Abrahamsson, exploring the intersections of Psychoanalysis, Art & the Occult, held in London, May 2016. The Fenris Wolf 9 is a book of collected papers from this conference anthologized by Sinclair and Abrahamsson. https://amzn.to/3XXcwnd Steven Reisner, PhD is a psychoanalyst and political activist in New York. He is a founding member of the Coalition for an Ethical Psychology, Advisor on Psychology and Ethics for Physicians for Human Rights and past-President of Psychologists for Social Responsibility. Follow him at Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drreisner/ News & updates: On Wednesday, December 3rd, join us as we explore Freud's life-long interest in telepathy – Phantoms of the Clinic: From Thought-Transference to Projective Identification with Dr. Mikita Brottman. https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/p/phantoms-of-the-clinic-from-thought This event will be recorded and made available for all those who register. Register here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drvanessasinclair/9 Proceeds raised go towards paying our presenter(s). Thank you for your support! The song at the end of this episode is "Butterfly effect" from the album All p03ts are p0rn0graph3rs by Vanessa Sinclair and Pete Murphy available at https://petemurphy.bandcamp.com/album/all-poets-are-pornographers-13 Enjoy! Thank you for being a paid subscriber to Rendering Unconscious Podcast. It makes my work possible. If you are so far a free subscriber, thanks to you too. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to gain access to all the material on the site, including new, future, and archival podcast episodes. It’s so important to maintain independent spaces free from censorship and corporate influence. Thank You.

RU370: GENESIS BREYER P-ORRIDGE AT THE WARHOL MUSEUM https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru370-genesis-breyer-p-orridge-at As Hannah Haddix and I spoke a bit about Genesis and Lady Jaye Breyer P-Orridge in the previous episode RU369, I thought I’d share this talk Gen gave at the closing event weekend for their exhibition S/HE IS HER/E at The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh in 2013, curated by Nicholas Chambers. I had the good fortune to accompany Gen for this weekend, and s/he asked me to record this talk. Enjoy! All month, I've been posting my course on Scansion in Psychoanalysis and Art to RU Center for Psychoanalysis Substack. All 4 classes are up now, and include my in depth look at the life and work of Genesis and Lady Jaye Breyer P-Orridge. https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/t/classes News & updates: On Wednesday, December 3rd, join us as we explore Freud's life-long interest in telepathy – Phantoms of the Clinic: From Thought-Transference to Projective Identification with Dr. Mikita Brottman. https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/p/phantoms-of-the-clinic-from-thought This event will be recorded and made available for all those who register. Register here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drvanessasinclair/9 Proceeds raised go towards paying our presenter(s). Thank you for your support! Monday, December 8th, Rendering Unconscious Podcast will be hosting our first live event with an audience! Welcome Alenka Zupančič and Todd McGowan as they discuss their work On Comedy. We will meet live via zoom on Monday, December 8th at 12 NYC (9AM San Francisco/ 5PM London/ 18:00 Stockholm/ 19:00 Beirut) for 90 minutes. https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/monday-december-8-alenka-zupancic All paid subscribers to RU Podcast and RU Center are welcome to attend live and will receive the recording! Then on Saturday, December 13th, join me for the third installment of An Introduction to Psychoanalysis. Register by becoming a paid subscriber at RU Center for Psychoanalysis: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com You may watch the recordings of the first two classes HERE: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/t/classes Tuesday, January 20th join Mary Wild as she presents her work on Lynchian Women on David Lynch's birthday: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lynchian-women-tickets-1968254153156 Proceeds raised go directly towards paying our presenter(s). This event will be recorded and made available for all those who register. The song at the end of this episode is "Arbiter ov Elegance" from the album Loyalty Does Not End With Death by Carl Abrahamsson and Genesis Breyer P-Orridge from iDeal recordings. https://open.spotify.com/album/5jFTPjzm1EjeuTnCZLfI14?si=fbqk8IohQ1yCJpavdhu5eg Enjoy! Thank you for being a paid subscriber to Rendering Unconscious Podcast. It makes my work possible. If you are so far a free subscriber, thanks to you too. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to gain access to all the material on the site, including new, future, and archival podcast episodes. It’s so important to maintain independent spaces free from censorship and corporate influence. Thank You.

RU369: ARTIST HANNAH HADDIX ON CUT-UPS, SPIRITUALITY, ONLINE CENSORSHIP & JOINING THE CIRCUS https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru369-artist-hannah-haddix-on-cut Rendering Unconscious episode 369. Rendering Unconscious welcomes artist Hannah Haddix to the podcast! Follow her: Newsletter https://hannahhaddix.kit.com/yeshello Instagram https://www.instagram.com/skinslippers/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/hjhaddix On this episode, Hannah discusses her new newsletter as a means to avoid online censorship and connect directly with her community. We share our frustration with social media algorithms that censor art, particularly nudity. Hannah shares her background in collage art, influenced by William Burroughs and Brion Gysin’s cut-up method, and her belief in the sacredness of all things. She also shares her journey to sobriety, the impact of ketamine therapy, and the importance of creating art without preconceived notions. We also discuss the magic of analog collage, future potential collaborations, and the impact of creative and magical mentors Genesis and Lady Jaye Breyer P-Orridge on our lives. Hannah’s original artworks are for sale. Support independent artists and thinkers! News & updates: On Wednesday, December 3rd, join us as we explore Freud's life-long interest in telepathy – Phantoms of the Clinic: From Thought-Transference to Projective Identification with Dr. Mikita Brottman. https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/p/phantoms-of-the-clinic-from-thought This event will be recorded and made available for all those who register. Register here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drvanessasinclair/9 Proceeds raised go towards paying our presenter(s). Thank you for your support! Monday, December 8th, , we have a very special event: Rendering Unconscious Podcast will be hosting our first live event with an audience! Welcome Alenka Zupančič and Todd McGowan as they discuss their work On Comedy. Alenka’s book The Odd One In: On Comedy (MIT Press, 2008) and Todd’s Only a Joke Can Save Us (Northwestern University Press, 2017) are two of my favorite books by them, and I’m so excited to be able to host them for this sure to be brilliant discussion! We will meet live via zoom on Monday, December 8th at 12 NYC (9AM San Francisco/ 5PM London/ 18:00 Stockholm/ 19:00 Beirut) for 90 minutes. https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/monday-december-8-alenka-zupancic All paid subscribers to RU Podcast and RU Center are welcome to attend live and will receive the recording! Then on Saturday, December 13th, join me for the third installment of An Introduction to Psychoanalysis. Register by becoming a paid subscriber at RU Center for Psychoanalysis: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com You may watch the recordings of the first two classes HERE: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/t/classes The song at the end of this episode is "Slowly" from the EP Slowly/ Third Minds Think Alike by Carl Abrahamsson and Genesis Breyer P-Orridge from iDeal recordings: https://idealrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/slowly-third-minds-think-alike Enjoy! Thank you for being a paid subscriber to Rendering Unconscious Podcast. It makes my work possible. If you are so far a free subscriber, thanks to you too. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to gain access to all the material on the site, including new, future, and archival podcast episodes. It’s so important to maintain independent spaces free from censorship and corporate influence. Thank You.

RU368: CARL ABRAHAMSSON "FROM MEETINGS WITH REMARKABLE MAGICIANS TO INTRODUCTION TO OCCULTURE" https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru368-carl-abrahamsson-from-meetings Rendering Unconscious episode 368. In this crossover episode of The Fenris Wolf and Rendering Unconscious podcasts, my lovely husband Carl Abrahamsson presents a recent lecture he gave as the keynote speaker at this year’s Occulture conference in Berlin, presenting his books Meetings with Remarkable Magicians and the forthcoming Introduction to Occulture. https://thefenriswolf.substack.com Join us THIS SUNDAY for Carl’s 4-part course Into the Devil’s Den and Back: An Introduction to the History and Magical System of Anton LaVey’s Church of Satan with Carl Abrahamsson, Begins November 16 online via Morbid Anatomy Museum. All classes will be recorded and available for registrants, so don’t worry if you can’t attend live. https://www.morbidanatomy.org/classes/p/into-the-devils-den-and-back-an-introduction-to-the-history-and-magical-system-of-anton-laveys-church-of-satan-with-carl-abrahamsson-begins-november-16 Meetings with Remarkable Magicians: Life in the Occult Underground by Carl Abrahamsson: https://amzn.to/4nVryES Anton LaVey and the Church of Satan: Infernal Wisdom from the Devil's Den by Carl Abrahamsson: https://amzn.to/4oLZBAE An Art Apart Substack: https://anartapart.substack.com All things Carl: https://linktr.ee/CarlAbrahamsson All things Rendering Unconscious: https://linktr.ee/renderingunconscious If you enjoy this lecture join Carl and Vanessa at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/vanessa23carl Check out previous episodes with this guest: RU358: CARL ABRAHAMSSON ON LEGACY OF HORROR, THE FENRIS WOLF, AN ART APART, ANTON LAVEY & OCCULTURE https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru358-carl-abrahamsson-on-legacy More at: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/episodes The song at the end of this episode is "Nothing can stop it now" by Vanessa Sinclair and Akoustik Timbre Frekuency from the album "The chapel is empty" available as a limited CD. Enjoy! https://www.bygge.trapart.net/?product=sinclair-atf-the-chapel-is-empty-deluxe-ltd-ed-cd ATF: https://sombresoniks.bandcamp.com Thank you for being a paid subscriber to Rendering Unconscious Podcast. It makes my work possible. If you are so far a free subscriber, thanks to you too. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to gain access to all the material on the site, including new, future, and archival podcast episodes. It’s so important to maintain independent spaces free from censorship and corporate influence. Thank You.

RU367: NICK STOCK & NICK PEIM ON THE LACANIAN TEACHER: EDUCATION, PEDAGOGY & ENJOYMENT https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru367-nick-stock-and-nick-peim-on Rendering Unconscious episode 367. Rendering Unconscious welcomes Drs. Nick Stock and Nick Peim to the podcast! They’re here to talk about their new book The Lacanian Teacher: Education, Pedagogy and Enjoyment (The Palgrave Lacan Series). https://amzn.to/47LBV8c In this episode, Nick Stock and Nick Peim delve into their Lacanian perspective on education. They discuss the fantasy of the English teacher’s unique role, the pervasive myth of educational redemption, and the enjoyment derived from teaching despite its challenges. The discussion highlights the symbolic order of education, the impact of neoliberalism, and the ontological significance of the signifier. They explore the pleasure in teaching, the tragic ethic, and the hysterical mode of teaching, emphasizing the importance of the signifier and the teacher’s subjective experience within the educational symbolic order. Listen to this previous episode with Nick Stock: RU253: NICHOLAS STOCK – “DOES THE TEACHER ENJOY? THINKING THROUGH EDUCATIONAL ENJOYMENT WITH LACAN” http://www.renderingunconscious.org/psychoanalysis/ru253-nicholas-stock-does-the-teacher-enjoy-thinking-through-educational-enjoyment-with-lacan/ The song at the end of this episode is "We will be (outside the box)" by Vanessa Sinclair and Pete Murphy from the album "The cutting up of love and language" available for free download/name your price at https://petemurphy.bandcamp.com Enjoy! Thank you for being a paid subscriber to Rendering Unconscious Podcast. It makes my work possible. If you are so far a free subscriber, thanks to you too. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to gain access to all the material on the site, including new, future, and archival podcast episodes. It’s so important to maintain independent spaces free from censorship and corporate influence. Thank You.

Carl Abrahamsson, a prominent figure in the realm of occulture, reflects on his journey through the occult underground in a presentation originally written for the Occulture conference in Berlin, 2025. He shares insights from his life, which has been heavily influenced by various artistic and magical movements, as well as notable figures like Aleister Crowley, Anton LaVey, and Genesis P-Orridge. Abrahamsson discusses his experiences with different magical orders, including the Church of Satan and the OTO, and emphasizes the importance of individual intuition and creativity in the practice of magic and culture. He introduces his recent works, including “Meetings with Remarkable Magicians” and “Introduction to Occulture,” highlighting the need for practitioners to articulate their experiences and ideas in ways that academics can understand, thus bridging the gap between esoteric knowledge and mainstream culture. He elaborates on the concept of “occulturation,” the process by which hidden knowledge becomes manifest in culture, and advocates for a focus on individual empowerment and the transformative power of creativity. Abrahamsson also critiques the academic approach to magic, arguing that while it can help validate the field, it often fails to capture the essence of magical practice, which is inherently creative and deeply human. He concludes by asserting the necessity of personal authenticity and the importance of sharing knowledge and inspiration, positing that true magic lies in the continuous unfolding of one’s self and the embrace of individual freedom. https://thefenriswolf.substack.com https://anartapart.substack.com https://www.patreon.com/vanessa23carl https://www.carlabrahamsson.com

RU366: REUBEN DENDINGER & ANNA SEBASTIAN ON CURSED IMAGES, DREAMS, ART, WRITING, SURREALISM: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru366-reuben-dendinger-and-anna-sebastian Rendering Unconscious episode 366. Rendering Unconscious welcomes author Reuben Dendinger and artist Anna Sebastian to the podcast! They’re here to talk about the book Cursed Images by Hyperidean Press. https://www.hyperideanpress.com/shop/p/cursed-images-by-reuben-dendinger On this episode, Ruben Dendinger, a fiction writer and playwright, discusses his books Cursed Images and The Weeping Hemlock, which explore surrealist themes based on dreams and internet images. Anna Sebastian, a painter, shares her work, including the astrological painting “Venus” featured on Dendinger’s book cover. They discuss the intersection of myth, history, death, and the natural world in their art. Dendinger also mentioned his upcoming novel on vampirism. The conversation touches on the impact of Venus in astrology, the influence of dreams on their work, and their experiences in New York and London, highlighting the importance of supporting independent presses and artists. https://www.annasebastian.com https://www.verapr.co/blog/reuben-dendinger The Weeping Hemlock: https://www.lulu.com/shop/reuben-dendinger/the-weeping-hemlock/paperback/product-kvmgwz8.html?page=1&pageSize=4 News & updates: The next event for RU Center for Psychoanalysis is coming up Saturday, November 8th! Join me for the third installment of An Introduction to Psychoanalysis. Register by becoming a paid subscriber at RU Center for Psychoanalysis: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com You may watch the recordings of the first two classes HERE: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/t/classes Then on Wednesday, November 12th, join us for Phantoms of the Clinic: From Thought-Transference to Projective Identification with Dr. Mikita Brottman. This event will be recorded and made available for all those who register. https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/p/phantoms-of-the-clinic-from-thought Register here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drvanessasinclair/9 Proceeds raised go towards paying our presenter(s). Thank you for your support! The song at the end of this episode is "Altered States" by Vanessa Sinclair and Pete Murphy from the album "Things are Happening" available for free download/name your price at https://petemurphy.bandcamp.com Enjoy! Thank you for being a paid subscriber to Rendering Unconscious Podcast. It makes my work possible. If you are so far a free subscriber, thanks to you too. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to gain access to all the material on the site, including new, future, and archival podcast episodes. It’s so important to maintain independent spaces free from censorship and corporate influence. Thank You.

RU365: MARY WILD ON FEMININE JOUISSANCE, DAVID LYNCH, PSYCHOANALYSING HORROR CINEMA https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru365-mary-wild-on-feminine-jouissance Huge thanks to everyone who came out yesterday for the second installment of my Introduction to Psychoanalysis class! We had a great discussion about dreams, creativity, and poetry as resistance, and covered Freud’s correspondence with Fliess, Screen Memories (1899), The Interpretation of Dreams (1900), and The Psychopathology of Everyday Life (1901). You can watch the recording HERE. https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/p/recording-of-an-introduction-to-psychoanalysis Next up, THIS SATURDAY, October 25th Mary Wild will be presenting her work on Feminine Jouissance in Horror Cinema. It’s a 2 hour online class beginning at 5PM London (9AM San Francisco/ 12 noon NYC/ 18:00 Berlin/ 19:00 Beirut). This event will be recorded and archived at RU Center for Psychoanalysis. Join us! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/feminine-jouissance-in-horror-cinema-tickets-1754755814879?aff=oddtdtcreator On November 19th, Mary is having a book launch for her new book Psychoanalysing Horror Cinema (Routledge, 2025). It’s a free online event via Freud Museum London. REGISTER HERE. https://www.freud.org.uk/event/psychoanalysing-horror-cinema-book-launch-with-mary-wild/ Projections: Death Scenes in Cinema with Mary Wild, Begins January 18 via Morbid Anatomy Museum online: https://www.morbidanatomy.org/classes/p/projections-death-scenes-in-cinema-with-mary-wild-september Mary Wild @psycstar is a leading voice in cinema studies, and the creator of the Projections lecture series at Freud Museum London, applying psychoanalysis to film interpretation. She is the author of Psychoanalysing Horror Cinema, and posts exclusive content on Patreon and Substack. https://www.routledge.com/Psychoanalysing-Horror-Cinema/Wild/p/book/9781032545097 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psycstar/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/marywild Substack: https://psycstar.substack.com The song at the end of this episode is "The Black Lodge" by Vanessa Sinclair and Pete Murphy from the brand new album "It was all part of the experience" available for free download/name your price at https://petemurphy.bandcamp.com Enjoy! Thank you for being a paid subscriber to Rendering Unconscious Podcast. It makes my work possible. If you are so far a free subscriber, thanks to you too. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to gain access to all the material on the site, including new, future, and archival podcast episodes. It’s so important to maintain independent spaces free from censorship and corporate influence. Thank You.

Welcome to Rendering Unconscious – the Gradiva award-winning podcast about psychoanalysis & culture, with me, Dr Vanessa Sinclair. https://renderingunconscious.substack.com RU364: KIERAN SAINT LEONARD ON MAGIC, MUSIC, THE MUSE & THE GOLDEN HOUR https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru364-kieran-saint-leonard-on-the Rendering Unconscious episode 364. Rendering Unconscious welcomes Kieran Saint Leonard to the podcast! He’s here to talk about his new book A Muse from Hyperidean Press. https://www.hyperideanpress.com/shop/p/a-muse-by-kieran-saint-leonard-pre-order Be sure to check out his new album The Golden Hour. https://xelon.ffm.to/slgoldenhour On this episode Kieran Saint Leonard discusses his novel “A Muse,” which blends autobiographical elements with fictional elements. The book features a protagonist inspired by his own experiences, including moving into a Gothic church in the UK and later to Los Angeles. Kieran emphasizes the book’s allegorical nature, influenced by Carl Jung’s ideas and the occult. He describes the writing process as therapeutic, helping him integrate and heal from past events. Kieran also discusses his musical persona Saint Leonard, including a recent album “The Golden Hour” that rings of Berlin-era Bowie, and plans for upcoming readings in the UK and New York. Follow Saint Leonard on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesaintleonard/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/4rLGeCqJG3jVLC0t1njg61?si=J31X79hrRya32PMO4Idt_g Linktree https://linktr.ee/thesaintleonard News & updates: The next event for RU Center for Psychoanalysis is coming up Saturday, October 18th! Join me for the second installment of An Introduction to Psychoanalysis. Register by becoming a paid subscriber at RU Center for Psychoanalysis: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com You may watch the recording of the first class HERE: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/t/classes We covered Freud’s early life, family dynamics and how they influenced his later theories, as well as his work with Charcot and Breuer, culminating in Studies on Hysteria (1895). In the second class we will look at Freud’s correspondence with Fliess and how it functioned as a self-analysis; we’ll focus on The Interpretation of Dreams (1900) and the dream of Irma’s Injection, and discuss major works including The Psychopathology of Everyday Life (1901), Jokes and Their Relation to the Unconscious (1905), Fragment of a Case of Hysteria (1905), and Three Essays of the Theory of Sexuality (1905). There will be plenty of time for discussion and free association so feel free to bring your thoughts and dreams. Then on Saturday, October 25th Mary Wild presents her work on Feminine Jouissance through the exploration of cinema, specifically the films Possession(1981) dir. Andrzej Żuławski, Paranormal Activity (2007) dir. Oren Peli, and Kiss of the Damned (2012) dir. Alexandra Cassavetes. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/feminine-jouissance-in-horror-cinema-tickets-1754755814879?aff=oddtdtcreator All proceeds raised go directly toward paying our presenter(s). Thank you for your support! Both events meet online for 2 hours beginning at 9AM Vancouver/ 12PM noon NYC/ 5PM London/ 18:00 Stockholm/ 19:00 Beirut. These events will be recorded and archived at RU Center for Psychoanalysis for those who can’t attend live. See you soon!

Welcome to Rendering Unconscious – the Gradiva award-winning podcast about psychoanalysis & culture, with me, Dr Vanessa Sinclair. https://renderingunconscious.substack.com RU363: JARED WARE FROM MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING CAPITALISM: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru363-jared-ware-from-millennials Rendering Unconscious episode 363. Rendering Unconscious welcomes Jared Ware from Millennials are Killing Capitalism to the podcast! Follow MAKCapitalism at YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@MAKCapitalism Instagram https://www.instagram.com/makcapitalism/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/millennialsarekillingcapitalism Linktree https://linktr.ee/makcapitalism Support Lifeline4Gaza https://www.instagram.com/lifeline4gaza/ On this episode, Jared discusses his work with the Millennials are Killing Capitalism podcast and how it has evolved over the past 8 years. He discusses reoccurring guests who have contributed to building the MAKCapitalism community, including Lara Sheehi, Abdaljawad Omar, and Stephen Sheehi, and his persistent work addressing imperialism and the ongoing genocide in Gaza. He also discusses MAKCapitalism’s current study group on Ali Kadri’s “The Accumulation of Waste,” which explores capitalism’s role in the production of waste and war, as well as the propaganda machine that is Hollywood in his “Imperial 80s” series with Mtume Gant. Check out these episodes of MAKCapitalism: Abdaljawad Omar & Lara Sheehi: 2 Years of Resistance, 2 Years of Genocide https://www.youtube.com/live/vocPxGxcIjg?si=UaCPDDMXpwwbHdUq ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ featuring Renee Johnston | The Imperial ‘80s Episode 12 https://www.youtube.com/live/6SFoqu8PBGA?si=ZnhNiX9GLHpxCC6e Millennials Are Killing Capitalism’s 8 Year Anniversary Extravaganza! https://www.youtube.com/live/o_h0O0LtR9Y?si=aLu5CIipOdxkPlf- “War Is the Basis of Accumulation” - Ali Kadri on Genocide, Waste, Imperialism, and the Commodification of Death https://millennialsarekillingcapitalism.libsyn.com/war-is-the-basis-of-accumulation-ali-kadri-on-genocide-waste-imperialism-and-the-commodification-of-death News and updates: The next event for RU Center for Psychoanalysis is coming up Saturday, October 18th! Join me for the second installment of An Introduction to Psychoanalysis. Register by becoming a paid subscriber at RU Center for Psychoanalysis: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com You may watch the recording of the first class HERE: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/t/classes We covered Freud’s early life, family dynamics and how they influenced his later theories, as well as his work with Charcot and Breuer, culminating in Studies on Hysteria (1895). In the second class we will look at Freud’s correspondence with Fliess and how it functioned as a self-analysis; we’ll focus on The Interpretation of Dreams (1900) and the dream of Irma’s Injection, and discuss major works including The Psychopathology of Everyday Life (1901), Jokes and Their Relation to the Unconscious (1905), Fragment of a Case of Hysteria (1905), and Three Essays of the Theory of Sexuality (1905). There will be plenty of time for discussion and free association so feel free to bring your thoughts and dreams. See you soon!

Welcome to Rendering Unconscious – the Gradiva award-winning podcast about psychoanalysis & culture, with me, Dr Vanessa Sinclair. https://renderingunconscious.substack.com RU362: MIKITA BROTTMAN & MELISSA DAUM ON A PSYCHOANALYTIC EXPLORATION OF NAMES https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru362-mikita-brottman-and-melissa Rendering Unconscious episode 362. Rendering Unconscious welcomes Mikita Brottman and Melissa Daum to the podcast! They’re here to talk about their forthcoming paper “Nomen Est Omen: A Psychoanalytic Exploration of Names”. On this episode, Melissa and Mikita discuss their psychoanalytic exploration of names, focusing on the depth and significance behind seemingly casual names. They share personal anecdotes, such as the story behind Mikita’s unique name and Melissa’s naming her son Isaac. They delve into the cultural and psychological aspects of naming, including the impact of inherited names, the ritual of naming, and the symbolic weight of names. They also touch on the challenges of changing names, the significance of names in different cultures, and evolving naming practices. Their conversation highlights the rich psychoanalytic potential in considering names. Mikita Brottman is an author, literature professor and psychoanalyst. Her most recent books are: An Unexplained Death (Henry Holt, 2018), Couple Found Slain (Henry Holt, 2021) and Guilty Creatures (One Signal/Simon & Schuster, 2024). Be sure to also check out The Great Grisby (Harper Perennial, 2021). Offering psychodynamic therapy in the heart of New York City’s West Village, Melissa Daum provides support for individuals grappling with anxiety, depression, creative blocks, relationship conflicts, and existential concerns. Visit Atrium Psychotherapy in the West Village, NYC. News and updates: Next event Saturday, October 4th! The Queerness of Psychoanalysis: Philosopher Simone Atenea Medina Polo presents "Tiresias as Patron Saint of Psychoanalysis" https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/p/huge-thanks-to-everyone-who-attended REGISTER HERE: https://wise.com/pay/r/t6ZRZPyG8KgFt34 All paid subscribers to RU Center for Psychoanalysis will automatically receive the ZOOM LINK and recording of the event, as well as the PDF of Simone’s chapter from The Queerness of Psychoanalysis: From Freud and Lacan to Laplanche and Beyond (Routledge, 2025). Previous events are archived HERE. https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/t/classes See you there!