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Episode 4: Ordinary Psychosis in the Clinic
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Episode 4: Ordinary Psychosis in the Clinic

with Michael McAndrew

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.

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