It's Not About The Money

This episode explores how to build a safer, healthier relationship with money by understanding and managing shame, fear, and emotional responses. I share practical strategies to feel more secure when exploring personal finances, emphasising the importance of emotional awareness and small, safe steps.   Chapters 03:54 The Culture of Money Shame and Silence 04:48 Three Ways to Feel Safer with Money 08:45 Looking Smaller: Reducing the Magnitude of Money Avoidance 10:10 Noticing Internal Reactions When Facing Finances 11:53 The Role of Emotional Safety and Embodied Practices 16:10 Ending the Money Exploration with a Full Stop 18:02 Practical Steps: Exploring Finances on Your Terms 20:03 Building Tolerance and Trust in Your Financial Journey 21:45 Join the Community and Continue the Conversation Resources: Join the Money Circle - Our free monthly calls Discover The Body of Wealth Take the Money StoryTypes® quiz and discover your Money StoryType Watch the Money & Attachment Styles Series  

In this episode, I explore the emotional and psychological patterns behind money behaviors, focusing on the fearful avoidant attachment style. I share personal stories and signs to recognize these patterns, offering insights into how to notice and break free from cycles of financial anxiety and avoidance. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to emotional money patterns 02:10 The ping-pong relationship with money 04:43 Signs of fearful avoidant attachment to money 07:10 Emotional triggers behind spending decisions 09:52 The cycle of control and avoidance 12:37 Why discipline alone doesn't fix money patterns 14:13 Building financial self-trust 16:41 The influence of childhood and upbringing 18:19 Moving towards balance and self-awareness 20:27 Practical steps to notice and pause Resources: Join the Money Circle - Our free monthly calls Discover The Body of Wealth Take the Money StoryTypes® quiz and discover your Money StoryType Watch episode one in this series: The 4 Money Attachment Styles (And How To Spot Yours) Watch episode two in this series: Why Knowing You're Financially Safe Doesn't Make You Feel Safe

In this episode, I explore the emotional side of financial safety, attachment styles, and how our feelings about money often don't match our actual financial situation. I share insights on how to build trust in ourselves and experience financial security beyond numbers.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to emotional safety and money 02:01 The disconnect between financial facts and feelings 03:49 Attachment styles and their influence on money behavior 06:11 The anxious attachment style and fear of loss 08:52 Trust, trustworthiness, and financial decision-making 12:07 The impact of financial milestones on emotional safety 15:13 Recognizing and sitting with financial discomfort 18:09 The importance of lived experience over reassurance 21:12 Building a secure relationship with money 24:08 Practical steps to notice and bridge the gap Resources: Join the Money Circle - Our free monthly calls Discover The Body of Wealth Take the Money StoryTypes® quiz and discover your Money StoryType Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller, and my episode on the best money books that aren't about money Catch up on my Who Do You Trust With Your Money episode Watch episode one in this series: The 4 Money Attachment Styles (And How To Spot Yours)

In this episode, I explore how attachment styles influence our relationship with money, revealing patterns that can help us understand and improve our financial behaviors. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and personal story 01:07 Why attachment styles matter in money 02:33 The four attachment styles and their relevance to money 04:37 The anxious attachment style and its signs 14:54 The avoidant attachment style and avoidance behaviors 18:33 The cycle of financial yo-yoing and emotional patterns 24:01 The secure attachment style and emotional regulation 28:37 Recognizing your current attachment style and next steps Resources: Join the Money Circle - Our free monthly calls Discover The Body of Wealth Read Attached Catch up on last weeks episode - Who Do You Trust With Your Money Uncover the best books that teach you about money that are not money books

In this episode, I delve into the complex relationship between trust and money. I explore who we trust with our finances, the importance of self-trust, and how our emotional attachments to money influence our financial decisions. The conversation highlights the need for a deeper understanding of our relationship with money, especially in times of uncertainty, and sets the stage for future discussions on money psychology and financial independence.   Chapters 00:00 Exploring Trust in Financial Relationships 08:08 The Importance of Self-Trust with Money 12:57 Understanding Attachments to Money Resources: Join the Money Circle - Our free monthly calls Discover The Body of Wealth