Tag Archives: money
A Dick Move Dressed As Generosity
I recently realized something important about my multi-millionaire brother, the one who stepped into the role of replacement patriarch after our father died. At first, he showed some empathy. He said he understood that women and girls are disadvantaged in … Continue reading
Posted in Family
Tagged brother, control, disconnection, Domination, family, finances, IPNB, money, patriarch, power
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Lessons from Iceland’s Four-Day Week: Work Less, Connect More
An article about Iceland’s nationwide shift to a four-day workweek paints a compelling picture of how systemic change can influence not just productivity and job satisfaction, but overall health, social connection, and collective well-being. From an interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, … Continue reading
Posted in Well-being
Tagged 4-day work week, biological needs, employment, Iceland, IPNB, money, productivity, work, working conditions, workplace
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The Patriarch’s Ledger: A Tale of Power and Estrangement
Several years ago, my brother told me that he intended to leave his multi-million dollar estate to my sister, me, and our female children, because he understood that women are at a disadvantage in this culture. It struck me as … Continue reading
Posted in Family, IPNB of Hierarchy
Tagged alienation, brother, Domination, estate, family, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, money, no contact, patriarchy
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PTSD and Money Struggles
When our nervous system is dysregulated, it negatively affects how we think, feel, and act. A dysregulated nervous system makes it harder to focus, make plans, take risks, or stay consistent with long-term goals, which are important when it comes … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged Behavioral Health, financial stress, Mental Health, money, poverty, PTSD, Regulation, Stress, well-being
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