Does trauma shape your financial future? In this episode of Money Isn’t, Ilene Smith—a trauma healer, author, and creator of The Truth Method—reveals the hidden link between past experiences and your financial well-being.

Discover how childhood trauma and family dynamics impact your relationship with money. Ilene shares actionable insights into breaking free from financial fears, redefining self-worth, and embracing abundance. Through powerful stories and her innovative approach to healing, Ilene helps uncover the emotional barriers keeping you from true financial empowerment.

If you’ve ever felt trapped in cycles of scarcity or unsure how to build a healthier relationship with wealth, this conversation will change your perspective on money, trauma, and success.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:31 The Trauma-Money Connection

10:27 Breaking Free from Financial Fears

25:57 Conquering Self-Betrayal

44:27 Emotional Dynamics of Wealth

54:01 The Lasting Impact of Trauma on Family Dynamics

55:47 The Emotional Journey of Ownership

01:02:39 Building a Course on Financial Empowerment and Self-Discovery

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