What does Squid Game reveal about our relationship with money?

For many of us, money is about far more than numbers in a bank account. It shapes how safe we feel, the choices we make, the work we stay in, and the fears we carry quietly every day.

In this episode of A Working Relationship, we explore the psychology behind our anxious relationship with money through the powerful story of Squid Game. Rather than asking why the characters make impossible decisions, we ask a different question:

What happens when survival becomes more important than living?

Together, we'll unpack why financial anxiety can leave us feeling trapped, why "just make better choices" isn't enough, and how shame, scarcity, and fear can shape our relationship with work and with ourselves.

In this episode:

• 🎭 What Squid Game reveals about the psychology of scarcity
• 💰 Why money anxiety is often about safety, not greed
• 🧠 How fear quietly influences our work, decisions, and relationships
• ❤️ Why healing your relationship with money begins with compassion, not shame

Whether you've watched Squid Game or simply know what it's like to worry about money, this conversation is an invitation to look beneath the surface, and to remember that your worth has never been measured by your bank account.

💛 We'd love to hear from you: What has shaped your relationship with money? Was there a moment that changed the way you think about work, success, or financial security?

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Some dreams don't disappear, they simply change shape.In this episode of A Working Relationship, I share my own journey of searching for meaningful work, the dream I almost left behind, and how storytelling eventually led me back to it in an unexpected way.Together, we'll explore why so many of us stop dreaming, how our relationship with work is often shaped by fear rather than curiosity, and why it's never too late to reconnect with the parts of yourself that make you feel most alive.Along the way, we'll reflect on the beautiful K-drama Dream to You starring Lee Hyeri and Hwang In-youp, whose story reminds us that the dreams we leave behind may still be quietly waiting for us.In this episode:✨ My own dreams and career journey✨ What K-dramas teach us about purpose, courage, and hope✨ Hwang In-youp's beautiful approach to authentic emotion✨ A gentle self-care practice to end your day inspired by Lee Hyeri✨ Why &TEAM's story gave me hope for the future.✨ A Korean poem that will stay with you long after this episode ends💛 We'd love to hear from you:What dream are you still carrying? Or what dream has quietly found its way back into your life?📩 Join our community and receive our free ebook:48 K-Drama Lessons That Can Change Your Lifehttps://e-book.aworkingrelationship.com/

Welcome to our second episode of A Working Relationship!

In this episode, we explore the K-drama Teach You A Lesson (True Education) and the powerful lessons it teaches about dignity, sincerity, discipline and education!

In this episode, we put on our therapist hats to revisit 5 distinct stories. We dive deep into why people make the choices they do, how trauma impacts behavior, and the ultimate psychological takeaways.

We are breaking down the messy realities of human nature so you can learn the lessons without living the drama.

Whether you're a longtime K-drama fan or simply curious about the psychology behind these stories, we hope this conversation helps you see yourself with a little more compassion.

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