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Ordinary Unhappiness

Patrick & Abby
Psychoanalysis
Freud
Pop Culture
Jacques Lacan
Identity
Lacan's Mirror Stage
Dune
Barbie
Capitalist Realism
Gender Dynamics
Mattel
Patriarchy
Consumer Culture
Feminism
Nostalgia
Mirror Stage
Recognition
French Theory
Family Dynamics
Family Abolition

A podcast about psychoanalysis, politics, pop culture, and the ways we suffer now, featuring Abby Kluchin & Patrick Blanchfield

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Abby and Patrick discuss the runaway streaming sensation, Heated Rivalry. Adapted from Rachel Reid’s Game Changers n... more

Abby joins Moira Donegan and Adrian Daub on one of our favorite podcasts, In Bed With the Right! The topic is romantasy - as a genre of fiction, as a publishing phenomenon, and, above all, as a cultural symptom. What do readers - and women specifical... more

Abby and Patrick welcome film critic A.S. Hamrah. Hamrah is a prolific writer of reviews, essays, and dispatches, and the two brand-new collections of his most recent work, Algorithm of the Night and Last Week in End Times Cinema, furnish Abby, Patri... more

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Abby and Patrick continue their reading of Freud's case study of Elisabeth von R. With each new loss and fragmentati... more

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Recent Guests

Abby Kluchin
Host of Ordinary Unhappiness, a podcast about psychoanalysis, culture, and ways we suffer now.
Ordinary Unhappiness
Episode: BONUS EPISODE: Romantasy, Fantasy, and Trauma
A.S. Hamrah
Film critic known for his insightful commentary on cinema
N Plus One
Episode: 130: Movies, Screens, and Fantasies feat. A.S. Hamrah
Grace Byron
A writer from the Midwest based in Queens, known for her work in various notable publications.
Author of Herculine
Episode: 125: Demons, Community, and Conversion Therapy feat. Grace Byron
Lucie Fielding
PhD, LMHC, LPC, a therapist and author specializing in gender and sexuality.
Author of Trans Sex
Episode: 123: Polymorphous Perversity and Gender Pleasure feat. Lucie Fielding
Sarah Miller
Writer living in Nevada City, California, recognized for her contributions to N+1, The New Yorker, and more.
N+1
Episode: UNLOCKED: 103: Ayahuasca and Climate Grief feat. Sarah Miller
Dan Karlin
Chief Medical Officer at MindMed, psychiatrist trained in addiction medicine and clinical informatics.
MindMed
Episode: 121: LSD: Subjectivity, Ineffability, and Mental Health feat. Dan Karlin
Nick Stock
British Academy postdoctoral researcher at the University of Birmingham, UK.
University of Birmingham
Episode: 119: Lacan, Knowledge, Fantasy feat. Nick Stock and Nick Peim
Nick Peim
Lectured Education, Initial Teacher Training, and Research Philosophy at the University of Birmingham, UK.
University of Birmingham
Episode: 119: Lacan, Knowledge, Fantasy feat. Nick Stock and Nick Peim
Michael Clune
Critically acclaimed author and professor
Ohio State University
Episode: 116: Writing Panic feat. Michael Clune

Hosts

Abby Kluchin
Co-host with a focus on psychoanalytic concepts and their applications in modern contexts.
Patrick Blanchfield
Co-host exploring psychoanalytic theories and contemporary social issues.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 568 ratings
  • Bizarre and Lucid

    Brace yourself for immersive cold opens that wander 5 minutes or more. Dis-orienting orientation. Intense, but curious and oddly fond and respectful chats.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    coffeeteacoffee
    United Statesa month ago
  • Really thoughtful but meandering

    I used to love this podcast so much, but what is happening recently? Each episode is mostly just Patrick going off on tangents and constantly hedging and Abbie occasionally riffing on what he says. The guests get hardly any air time and the episodes feel directionless. Did Patrick up his Adderal or something?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bizzle1888
    United Statesa month ago
  • Quickly becoming one of my new favorite podcasts

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    It’s honestly absurd that Ordinary Unhappiness is sitting at a 4.6 rating. This podcast is consistently thoughtful, deeply conversational, and genuinely thought-inspiring in a way that so many shows aim for but rarely achieve. Each episode feels less like content and more like an invitation to think—about psychology, culture, suffering, and meaning—without rushing toward easy answers.

    The hosts create space for curiosity, nuance, and reflection, and the conversations unfold with an ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    qautrey
    United States2 months ago
  • Sounds like AI I’m sorry to say

    Patrick and Abby sound eerily similar to the Google Notebook LM AI bots that can make a podcast if you feed it the documents. Just a weird thing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Guitarplayer >4yrs
    United States5 months ago
  • Keep it up!

    I found you guys via Know Your Enemy and have been enjoying having you in my ears during my Saturday morning shifts. I was in grad school for Romance Languages in the late 2000s and while psychoanalysis did come up occasionally, but as presented it felt

    more like an intellectual plaything than something to engage with in a serious and sustained way. So I appreciate and benefit from your dedication to the field and your project of exploring it in a public facing forum.

    I have especially enjoyed... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cortaplumas
    United States7 months ago

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130: Movies, Screens, and Fantasies feat. A.S. Hamrah
Q: Can you tell us a little bit more about both Algorithm of the Night and Last Week in End Times Cinema?
Hamrah describes both books, emphasizing their unique perspectives on film writing and the changing landscape of cinema during the pandemic.
130: Movies, Screens, and Fantasies feat. A.S. Hamrah
Q: Scott, you have had such an interesting life that has brought you to being a film critic. And I wonder if you can tell us a little bit about your path and some of those stops along the way?
Hamrah explains his early exposure to film criticism through writing for family and zines, his various roles within the film industry, and how they all contribute to his perspective as a critic.
BONUS EPISODE: Romantasy, Fantasy, and Trauma
Q: What are the themes repeated throughout these books?
One recurring theme is the protagonist who is a young woman tasked with greater responsibilities in a magical environment, often dealing with older love interests.
BONUS EPISODE: Romantasy, Fantasy, and Trauma
Q: Abby, how did you first discover this genre and what was your experience?
I started reading these during the pandemic, seeking escape from reality, and I grew up reading feminist fantasy which is distinct from romantasy.
125: Demons, Community, and Conversion Therapy feat. Grace Byron
Q: How do you write and think about therapy?
Grace shares her extensive experiences with various forms of therapy and how they influenced her narrative around conversion therapy in Herculine.

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This podcast offers a unique exploration of the intersections between psychoanalysis, politics, and pop culture, providing listeners with thought-provoking insights into contemporary issues. Through a range of engaging discussions and guest interviews, it highlights the psychological dimensions of societal problems and personal struggles, aiming to make complex psychoanalytic concepts accessible to a broader audience. The hosts tackle a variety of topics, including gender, trauma, mental health, and the cultural implications of historical narratives, resulting in a rich dialogue that appeals to both experts and newcomers alike. One noteworthy aspect is the blend of academic rigor with personal anecdotes, making each episode both intellectua... more

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3. Grace Byron
4. Lucie Fielding
5. Sarah Miller
6. Dan Karlin
7. Nick Stock
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