In this episode, we discuss Jacques-Alain Miller’s notion of “ordinary psychosis”, the nature of the Lacanian clinic, and the future of psychoanalysis. We’re joined by special guest, Michael McAndrew, who shares his experiences and perspectives as a practicing psychoanalyst.
00:00 - 06:54 What is Ordinary Psychosis?
06:55 - 10:04 Latent Psychosis and Hidden Illness
10:05 - 13:54 Institutional Psychiatry
13:55 - 20:04 The Place of Psychosis
20:05 - 28:59 Psychosis and Neurosis
29:00 - 34:19 Symbolic Modes of Treatment
34:20 - 40:09 Psychedelics and Psychosis
40:10 - 45:04 Psychosis and Capitalism
45:05 - 50:59 Institutional Psychoanalysis
51:00 - 57:39 Psychoanalysis and Style
57:40 - 1:02:14 The Humanity of Analysis
1:02:15 - 1:08:09 The Lacanian School
1:08:10 - 1:14:39 Clinical Study Days and Misunderstanding Sexuality
1:14:40 - 1:21:14 Resisting Standardization
1:21:15 - 1:28:09 Virtual Analysis and the Presence of the Analyst
1:28:10 - 1:35:19 On-Demand Analysis and the Desire of the Analyst
1:35:20 - 1:41:59 Psychoanalysis as a Way of Life
1:42:00 - 1:47:36 Upcoming Events and Closing Reflections
About Michael McAndrew
Michael McAndrew is a poet and Lacanian psychoanalyst based in Denver, CO. He is a member of the Lacanian Compass.








