Tag Archives: culture
The Cost of “Positive Vibes Only”: How Denying Reality Shuts Down the Human System
The Cultural Demand to Stay Positive Harms Us Every day we’re told to “think happy thoughts,” to “focus on the good,” to keep our “vibration high.” It’s the cultural chant of a society terrified of pain and truth, and addicted … Continue reading
Posted in Neurobiology
Tagged adaptation, awe, congruence, culture, Empathy, numbness, positive vibes only, survival adaptations
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The Societal is the Cellular: The Biology of a Sick Culture
Everywhere we look, people are unwell. Nearly ¼ of US adults live with a diagnosed mental illness, and over ¾ of adults have at least one chronic health condition. More than ½ have multiple chronic conditions. This is most of … Continue reading
Posted in Neurobiology
Tagged biology, cellular, chronic stress, connection, culture, distress, exploitation, IPNB, Neuroplasticity, safety, social, societal, society, suffering, Trauma
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Unhoused by Design: Trauma, Culture, and Survival
The Trump administration’s attacks on unhoused people have drawn intense controversy, and for good reason. Instead of addressing the structural causes of homelessness, like skyrocketing rents, stagnant wages, inaccessible healthcare, and systems that fail to support trauma recovery, the focus … Continue reading
Posted in Politics
Tagged Community, culture, dignity, homelessness, housing, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, profit, safety, stability, Trauma, Trump, Trump Administration, unhoused
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Cutting the Roots of Human-on-Human Predation
The article, “Human on Human Predation” at the bonesofculture blog raises deep and disturbing truths that Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) can help illuminate. From an IPNB lens, predation is more than a behavioral problem or moral failure; it’s a reflection of a … Continue reading
Posted in Predators
Tagged accountabiity, culture, environments, human predators, justice, predators, thriving
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Pathologizing to Control: How the Mental Illness Industry Silences Healthy Resistance
In a society built on distorted hierarchies and unnatural demands, it is normal to feel anxious, depressed, enraged, or dissociated. These are not signs of personal malfunction; they are signs of a system out of balance. But instead of listening … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged culture, Mental Health, mental illness industry, pathologizing, resistance, shame, shame-based
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The Many Weaknesses of Elon Musk and the System That Fosters Him
Celebrity billionaire Elon Musk has been portrayed as a visionary, a genius, who reshapes industries and pushes the boundaries of innovation. However, when we step back and examine the deeper layers of his success, we begin to see that much … Continue reading
Posted in IPNB of Hierarchy
Tagged Billionaire, connection, culture, Domination, Elon Musk, Empathy, hierarchy, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Musk, power, safety, society, success, thriving, well-being
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How Media Affects Our Nervous Systems: An IPNB Perspective
In mainstream media, we typically see a focus on topics and narratives that prioritize certain types of stories over others. Key trends include: Breaking News and Sensationalism: Media tends to prioritize sensational stories that grab attention, like celebrity gossip, political … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged corporate influence, corporate interests, culture, influencers, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, media, Mental Health, news, tv
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The Illusion of Autonomy: How Power Dynamics Shape Freedom
While agency and autonomy are often celebrated in Western culture, it’s important to look at who benefits from these ideals and how they are distributed. Upon closer examination, there are significant disparities in whose agency and autonomy are truly respected, … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Well-being
Tagged agency, autonomy, culture, disparity, healthcare, Heteronormative, ideas, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, marginalized groups, men, rights, status, women
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The Surgeon General’s Warning on Parental Stress: the IPNB Case for Community and Systemic Support
From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, the Surgeon General’s warning about parents being stressed out highlights the critical role of relationships and community in mental health. Here’s how IPNB might frame this issue: Importance of Relational SafetyIPNB emphasizes the significance … Continue reading
Posted in Community
Tagged burnout, connection, culture, Empathy, healthcare, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, parental leave, parents, Psychology, Regulation, resilience, structure, surgeon general, warning, work
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