Episode 47: From Scarcity to Abundance - Breaking Generational Patterns

In this deeply personal episode, Lili and Shannon explore the pervasive nature of scarcity mindset and its roots in family history, major life transitions, and societal conditioning. Recording from different geographic locations, the hosts share intimate insights about breaking free from survival mode and learning to receive abundance in all its forms.

Episode Highlights

• [00:00:04] - Welcome back with renewed energy; hosts now recording from different locations
• [00:00:49] - Introduction to the topic of scarcity and its prevalence in modern life
• [00:01:11] - Lili shares her family's immigration story from Japan to Brazil during WWII
• [00:04:09] - How major life transitions like moves trigger deep-seated scarcity beliefs
• [00:05:20] - Shannon's costly wedding season: $2,000 for a Vegas bachelorette weekend
• [00:07:52] - Catching limiting beliefs even when resources are available • [00:09:54] - The survival reality of expensive cities like San Francisco and LA
• [00:11:57] - Guilt and shame around surpassing family's financial struggles
• [00:14:24] - Single life challenges vs. dual-income couple dynamics
• [00:17:13] - Breaking the "give, give, give" pattern and learning to receive
• [00:20:06] - Examining childhood money stories and parental attitudes
• [00:22:30] - The comparison trap of social media and curated lives
• [00:24:01] - Shifting focus from lack to abundance through conscious attention
• [00:26:05] - Self-reflection tools for examining limiting beliefs
• [00:28:25] - Moving from shame to acceptance, lack to gratitude

The conversation serves as both a personal sharing and a roadmap for anyone ready to examine their own relationship with scarcity and take steps toward a more abundant life. Through vulnerability and practical wisdom, Lili and Shannon demonstrate that breaking generational patterns is possible, even when it feels uncomfortable or unfamiliar.

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