About this episode
Fiachra "Figs" O'Sullivan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Bitcoin maximalist. His unique perspective bridges the psychology of human connection with the psychology of monetary awakening and exploring how pain drives transformation in both domains.› https://x.com/figsosullivan› https://empathi.com/blog/love-bitcoin-and-why-you-wont-change-until-it-hurts-like-hellPARTNERS? Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram? Gemini’s Bitcoin Credit Card: Earn instant bitcoin rewards on every purchase with no annual fee. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus: https://gemini.com/bram? Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com? Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU ?? via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%? SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk??› https://x.com/bramk? TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Reconnecting Through Bitcoin02:15 - Pain and Transformation: The Journey to Bitcoin07:44 - Shame and the Fiat System12:43 - The Emotional Journey of Adoption19:28 - The Challenge of Orange Pilling27:00 - Bitcoin as a Source of Hope36:20 - Navigating Doubts and Cynicism42:27 - Understanding Financial Shame50:49 - The Power of Acceptance57:44 - The Emotional Technology of Bitcoin01:04:50 - Building a Found