The "What is Money?" Show The Hidden Psychological Cost of a Broken Monetary System w/ Fiachra Figs O'Sullivan
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Feb 10, 2026 Fiachra Figs O'Sullivan, a licensed psychotherapist who blends somatic practice with relational work, explores how broken monetary systems shape our nervous systems and relationships. He discusses fiat as an attachment wound, Bitcoin as secure attachment and civic bedrock, and proof-of-work as a life principle that widens options from mere survival to thriving.
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Nervous System As First Ledger
- The nervous system functions as the body's first immutable ledger, recording truth before narratives form.
- Fiachra O'Sullivan links a corrupted financial system to collective attachment wounding and nervous-system threat responses.
From Stockbroker To Bitcoin Believer
- Fiachra describes moving from stockbroker to therapist and how Bitcoin entered his life via curiosity and late-night videos.
- He first considered buying in 2013 but only purchased after easier onramps, using trading instincts to protect downside.
Fiat As Unreliable Caregiver
- Fiat money behaves like an unreliable caregiver, promising stability while secretly debasing value.
- That creates attachment wounds: anxious, avoidant, or disorganized survival strategies across generations.
