Journeys Into the Unconscious Mind

Journeys Into the Unconscious Mind Alan Karbelnig, PhD, ABPP is a psychoanalyst, essayist, and author. Alan Karbelnig, PhD, ABPP is a psychoanalytic psychotherapist, writer and lecturer.

His weekly Substack newsletter, Unconscious Journeys, takes a deep dive into politics, philosophy and world events from a psychoanalytic perspective. He has been in practice for 35+ years. He takes a deep dive into psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, philosophy, and the unconscious in his weekly newsletter, Journeys Into the Unconscious Mind.

We're living in a pandemic of loneliness. What can we do about it?
08/27/2025

We're living in a pandemic of loneliness. What can we do about it?


And the Price of Comparing Yourself to Others (Vol. 5; Issue 34)

Is the Putin fear real? What do you think?
08/21/2025

Is the Putin fear real? What do you think?

Fears, Phobias, and the Actual Menace of Putin's Rule (Vol. 5; Issue 33)

As an American president, Trump swears an oath to preserve the democracy as outlined in the Constitution. But instead of...
08/06/2025

As an American president, Trump swears an oath to preserve the democracy as outlined in the Constitution. But instead of desiring democracy, he increasingly creates autocracy. Instead of serving the people, Trump serves the rich. Read more in this week’s essay.


Firing of Economics Expert Stokes Fear in Global Citizens (Vol. 5; Issue 31)

Emojis: 👍 or 👎? Read a psychoanalyst’s take in this week’s essay.
07/31/2025

Emojis: 👍 or 👎? Read a psychoanalyst’s take in this week’s essay.



How 😊🤬👍🙃😍 Destroy Dialogue and Serve Tech Firms (Vol. 5; Issue 30)

Couples walk along a tightrope with the mundane on one side, and the extraordinary on the other. Leaning too far on the ...
07/23/2025

Couples walk along a tightrope with the mundane on one side, and the extraordinary on the other. Leaning too far on the safe side brings lethargy; leaning too far on the vibrant side brings danger. Read more in this week's essay on the challenges facing long-term relationships.



Coping with Obstacles to Long-Term Relationships (Vol. 5, Issue 29)

The US government has betrayed us all with Trump's bill. From diminishing food and health security for the poor to incre...
07/09/2025

The US government has betrayed us all with Trump's bill. From diminishing food and health security for the poor to increasing the wealth of the rich to the willful poisoning of our already-damaged environment, this barely-passed, Trump-celebrated legislation, will soon cause damages that will impact our children and grandchildren.

Read more in this week's essay on betrayal and our governments.




Trump's Bill Robs the Poor While Betraying Human Civilization (Vol. 5; Issue 27)

Are you best friends with your parent?Parents, are you best friends with your adult children? How do you make it work? W...
07/03/2025

Are you best friends with your parent?
Parents, are you best friends with your adult children? How do you make it work? What are the drawbacks?
Parents are often encouraged to be best friends with their adult children but this can delay normal individuation processes. Effective families have boundaries. Do you agree?
Check out my Substack essay....I talk about parenting, mothers, boundaries, family dynamics, and more.



Why Drawing Clear Lines Between Generations Matters (Vol. 5; Issue 26)

Does technology make us better? Find out in this week's newsletter.
06/26/2025

Does technology make us better? Find out in this week's newsletter.

The Enhancing and Weakening Effects of Digitalization (Vol. 5; Issue 25)

Are you avoiding the news lately? Or rolling your eyes and scrolling past any mention of Trump? It's not just Trump fati...
06/18/2025

Are you avoiding the news lately? Or rolling your eyes and scrolling past any mention of Trump? It's not just Trump fatigue; it's denial. Read more in this week's essay.



Breaking Through Denial of American Autocracy Progressing (Vol. 5; Issue 24)

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