PinnedJoan WestenbergThe Anxiety EpidemicWhy anxiety is killing us, and how to draw the lineJul 1652Jul 1652
Joan WestenbergWhen Does Self-Care Become Narcissism?“You can’t pour from an empty cup.”1d ago41d ago4
Joan WestenbergFuck Looking for the Helpers. Be One.We’ve all heard it. That warm, comforting advice from everyone’s favorite cardigan-wearing television neighbor: “Look for the helpers.”…6d ago76d ago7
Joan WestenbergThe Truth Behind Authoritarian ‘Economic Miracles’The Right-Wing Money Miracle Doesn’t ExistJul 1910Jul 1910
Joan WestenbergMacro-Morons with Micro-Visions: The VC Disaster TourThe current crop of VCs fancy themselves masters of the universe. They speak in a Substack fermented patois of CACs and LTVs, hockey stick…Jul 1814Jul 1814
Joan WestenbergCobra Theory in Action: How We Fucked the InternetPerverse Incentives and BrainrotJul 1620Jul 1620
Joan WestenbergUnsolicited medical advice fucking sucks.I’ll say it. I’m fucking sick of unsolicited medical advice.Jul 910Jul 910
Joan WestenbergFate and free will in a fucked up world2024 has been rough, man. I’m not going to sugarcoat it.Jul 529Jul 529