Category Archives: Politics
A Military Parade as a Mirror: IPNB Reflections on the Spectacle of Control
This past weekend’s military parade wasn’t just a public display of tanks and troops, but a psychological spectacle meant to reinforce a particular kind of power. From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, it serves as a stark case study in … Continue reading
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Tagged authoritaianism, authority, Interpersonal Neurobiolgy, IPNB, military, military parade, No Kings Day, parade, protest, Trump, Washington DC
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Signs of Bad Leadership Abound
Bad leadership isn’t always loud or obvious. Sometimes it’s subtle, corrosive, and slow-burning. But the damage it causes to morale, relationships, and long-term outcomes is profound. When leadership goes wrong in politics, organizations, or communities, certain patterns emerge. One of … Continue reading
The Neurobiology of No Kings Day
No Kings Day protests are fundamentally about reclaiming agency, restoring dignity, and strengthening collective regulation in the face of perceived threat, domination, or injustice. When people gather to protest something they believe undermines shared values like democracy, accountability, or basic … Continue reading
HR 1: “The Chronic Stress Amplification Act”
The bill known as H.R. 1 has been called the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” but the reality is far from beautiful for many people. If passed, it would cut billions from Medicaid and other essential programs that millions of vulnerable … Continue reading
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Tagged Big Beautiful Bill, billionaires, CEOs, Donald Trump, dysregulation, harm, HR 1, legislation, oppression, President, tax breaks for billionaires, taxes, Trump
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Tripping on Power: Elon Musk’s Altered States of Influence
What Happens When a Billionaire Mixes Drugs with Far-Right Ideology? Continue reading
Posted in IPNB of Hierarchy, Mental Health
Tagged abuse, Drug abuse, Elon Musk, grandiosity, hierarchy, ketamine, power
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“Well, We All Are Going to Die”: A US Senator’s Cold Response to Legitimate Fear
A sitting U.S. Senator, Joni Ernst of Iowa, recently responded to concerns from her constituents about the life-and-death consequences of proposed Medicaid and food assistance cuts by saying, “Well, we all are going to die.” This was during a town … Continue reading
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Tagged Empathy, Federal Government, Leadership', Medicaid, policy
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$45M Military Parade: What’s Really Happening?
It’s important to name what’s really happening here, not just from a political lens, but from a human one. Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) teaches us that health, individual and collective, depends on systems that support regulation, connection, and integration. An administration … Continue reading
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How the Democratic Party Fostered MAGA
Trumpism didn’t rise from nowhere, and it’s not simply the result of one man’s manipulation or one party’s extremism. From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) lens, what we’re seeing is the inevitable outcome of long-standing disconnection between people and institutions, between … Continue reading
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Tagged betrayal, d&c, Democratic party, hierarchy, Presidency, Trump, Trump Administration
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Bill Gates Is “Giving It All Away” While Keeping the Power
Bill Gates announced he plans to give away “virtually all” of his wealth–around $200 billion–over the next 20 years in “the “largest philanthropic commitment in modern history.” He says the Gates Foundation will shut its doors on December 31, 2045. … Continue reading
Posted in The Billionaire Class
Tagged Bill Gates, Billionaire, billionaires, exploitation, philanthropists, philanthropy, power, ultra-rich, wealth
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Cruelty by Policy: Medicaid Cuts Are a Direct Assault on Vulnerable Americans
The U.S. House Republicans’ proposed cuts to Medicaid are not just a political move. From the perspective of Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), they represent an act of systemic cruelty. Not symbolic cruelty or ideological cruelty, but actual, lived cruelty felt in … Continue reading
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Tagged cruelty, cuts, Medicaid, Republicans, Trump Administration, US government
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