Rendering Unconscious Podcast: Psychoanalysis & Culture
Dr. Vanessa Sinclair
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Rendering Unconscious Podcast: Psychoanalysis & Culture has moved to Substack: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com
Visit Dr. Sinclair's website: https://www.drvanessasinclair.net
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Nov 20, 2025 • 17min
RU369 ARTIST HANNAH HADDIX ON CUT-UPS, SPIRITUALITY, ONLINE CENSORSHIP & JOINING THE CIRCUS
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!
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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.

Nov 13, 2025 • 25min
RU368 CARL ABRAHAMSSON ON INTRO TO OCCULTURE, REMARKABLE MAGICIANS & ANTON LAVEY
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.

Nov 7, 2025 • 7min
RU367 NICK STOCK & NICK PEIM ON THE LACANIAN TEACHER, EDUCATION, PEDAGOGY & ENJOYMENT
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.

Nov 4, 2025 • 49min
The Fenris Wolf Podcast, Episode 6
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

Oct 30, 2025 • 13min
RU366 REUBEN DENDINGER & ANNA SEBASTIAN ON CURSED IMAGES, DREAMS, SURREALISM, ART, WRITING
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.

Oct 19, 2025 • 25min
RU365 MARY WILD ON FEMININE JOUISSANCE, DAVID LYNCH, HORROR CINEMA & PSYCHOANALYSIS
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.

Oct 12, 2025 • 10min
RU364 KIERAN SAINT LEONARD ON MAGIC, MUSIC, THE MUSE & THE GOLDEN HOUR
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
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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!

Oct 9, 2025 • 8min
RU363 JARED WARE FROM MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING CAPITALISM PODCAST
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!
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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!

Sep 26, 2025 • 7min
RU362 MIKITA BROTTMAN & MELISSA DAUM ON A PSYCHOANALYTIC EXPLORATION OF NAMES
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!

Sep 18, 2025 • 8min
INTRO TO PSYCHOANALYSIS WITH DR VANESSA SINCLAIR
Huge thanks to everyone who attended the first An Introduction to Psychoanalysis class live! It was such a fun time. Here are some clips! To access the full recording, become a paid subscriber at RU Center for Psychoanalysis Substack: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com
For this first class on September 13th, I presented on Freud’s early development and the Zeitgeist of the times culturally and politically in which he grew up, came of age, and began his studies at university. We took a look at Freud’s early research interests, his time working with Charcot and the influence it had on his work, and delved into his early work with Breuer, culminating in the publication of Studies on Hysteria (1895). https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/p/an-introduction-to-psychoanalysis-86f
News and events:
Coming up October 4th, the next event in The Queerness of Psychoanalysis series of events, Simone Atenea Medina Polo presents her work on Tiresias as the Patron Saint of Psychoanalysis. Register here: https://wise.com/pay/r/t6ZRZPyG8KgFt34
All paid subscribers to RU Center for Psychoanalysis will automatically be enrolled in and receive the zoom links to attend events in the Intro to Psychoanalysis and Queerness of Psychoanalysis series. Additionally all Intro to Psychoanalysis classes and Queerness of Psychoanalysis events will be recorded and archived at RU Center for Psychoanalysis Substack. To enroll, simply become a paid subscriber: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com
Recorded events can be found here: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/t/classes
The next Intro to Psychoanalysis class meets Saturday, October 18th. See you there!
Feel free to contact me directly anytime with questions or comments: https://www.drvanessasinclair.net/contact/
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Rendering Unconscious Podcast received the Gradiva Award for Digital Media from the National Association for the Advancement for Psychoanalysis (NAAP).
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 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.
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