From Queer Studies to Black Studies, from psychoanalysis to literature, the work of Jean Laplanche is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. Yet both because of his reputation and the inaccessibility of some of his written works, many feel intimidated or put-off by the possibility of engaging actively with his scholarship. This conversation is designed for clinicians and thinkers who consider themselves “Laplanche-curious,” those interested in learning more about Laplanche’s ideas from a foundational perspective. Together, we will use straightforward, contemporary language alongside real-world clinical examples to illustrate the major foundational concepts in Laplanche.