The Price of Privilege

19/06/2025 34 min
The Price of Privilege

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Episode Synopsis

Penny Powers exposes the hidden psychological costs of extreme wealth, revealing how isolation, family dysfunction, and mental health challenges plague the ultra-rich. She examines how inherited guilt, succession pressure, and the "golden cage effect" create unique forms of suffering that money cannot solve. From the challenges of authentic relationships when everyone wants access to your wealth, to the burden of maintaining family legacies across generations, this episode uncovers why studies show higher rates of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse among the extremely wealthy compared to middle-class populations.Click here to browse handpicked Amazon finds inspired by this podcast series!https://amzn.to/3Xx4yScThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI