Why does talking about money feel so hard? In this episode, Kim and Louise are joined by financial and art therapist Rachel Duncan of The Money Healing Club to unpack the tangled emotions so many of us carry around money.
Together, we explore:
- How shame shows up in our financial stories
- The cultural and systemic roots of money avoidance
- Why budgeting isn’t always the first step
- How art therapy can unlock healing and rewire old beliefs
- The intersection of nervous system regulation and financial well-being
Rachel shares a gentle and radically compassionate approach to money that centers self-trust, creativity, and community. Whether you’ve struggled with scarcity, felt like you’re “bad with money,” or simply want a new way to relate to your finances, this conversation offers both insight and relief.
“The more money you have, the more you think about money. Safety doesn’t come from having more; it comes from knowing how to be with it.” - Rachel Duncan
Key Moments:
00:00 – Welcome and Introductions
03:55 – Let’s Talk About Money Shame
06:18 – Why We Don’t Talk About Money
09:10 – The History of Women, Money, and Pockets
13:06 – Generational Scarcity and Self-Fulfilling Scripts
20:08 – Money, Community, and Financial Activism
24:28 – Blending Financial Therapy with Art Therapy
29:04 – Somatic and Visual Processing for Money Trauma
31:32 – Why Budgeting Isn’t the First Step
36:13 – The Psychology of Poverty and Present-Moment Survival
39:23 – Economic Ecosystems and Recession Mindset
43:56 – Guided Visualization: Money as a Creature
49:07 – Closing Reflections and Gentle Invitations
51:06 – Final Thoughts and Thank You
Connect with Rachel:
- moneyhealingclub.com
- The Money Healing Club Podcast
- Rachel’s free mindful spending email course
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