Interview with Dr. Vanessa Sinclair
In this episode of House of Therapy Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Vanessa Sinclair, a distinguished psychoanalyst, author, and artist based in Sweden. Dr. Sinclair is widely recognized for her contributions to the field of psychoanalysis and her innovative work at the intersection of art and psychoanalysis.
Dr. Sinclair is the host of the internationally-acclaimed podcast, Rendering Unconscious, which was recently honored with the 2023 Gradiva Award for Digital Media by the National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis (NAAP). Her podcast explores psychoanalytic ideas and their relevance in contemporary culture, offering deep dives into the unconscious mind with a variety of expert guests.
In addition to her podcast, Dr. Sinclair is the author of several influential books, including Things Happen (2024), Scansion in Psychoanalysis and Art: The Cut in Creation (2021), The Pathways of the Heart (2021), and Switching Mirrors (2016). Her work challenges conventional boundaries, exploring the dynamic interplay between psychoanalysis and creative expression.
Dr. Sinclair is also a prolific editor. She is at the helm of the Rendering Unconscious: Psychoanalytic Perspectives book series and has edited various collections, including Psychoanalytic Perspectives on the Films of Ingmar Bergman: From Freud to Lacan and Beyond (2023) and the forthcoming The Queerness of Psychoanalysis: From Freud and Lacan to Laplanche and Beyond (2025). Her editorial work extends to Outsider Inpatient: Reflections on Art as Therapy (2021), On Psychoanalysis and Violence: Contemporary Lacanian Perspectives (2019), and multiple volumes of The Fenris Wolf.
Dr. Sinclair's influence extends beyond her writing and podcasting. She is a founding member of Das Unbehagen: A Free Association for Psychoanalysis – New York, and serves as a Senior Research Fellow at the Global Institute for Advanced Studies (GCAS) in Dublin. Her expertise is also recognized on the International Advisory Board for the journal Psychoanalysis, Culture & Society and as an Editorial Advisor for Parapraxis Magazine.
Join us as we delve into Dr. Sinclair’s fascinating journey, her insights into the connections between psychoanalysis and art, and her unique approach to exploring the depths of the human psyche. Whether you’re a fan of her podcast, a student of psychoanalysis, or simply curious about the intersections of art and the unconscious, this episode is not to be missed.
For more information about Dr. Vanessa Sinclair, visit her website at drvanessasinclair.net.