Money isn't just about numbers—it's about our stories, our sense of worth, and the messages we've absorbed over time.
In this powerful episode, I'm speaking with a financial therapist (and friend) Khara, Croswaite Brindle, LPC, CFT to explore how our beliefs about money are deeply shaped by our past—especially for survivors of abuse. We talk about how messages from childhood, cultural conditioning, and the experience of financial abuse or control from an ex-partner can distort the way we view ourselves and our financial decisions.
If you've ever felt shame, fear, or confusion around money, or if you've found yourself stuck in scarcity or self-sabotage, tune into this one.
Khara also shares practical tools and mindset shifts you can start using today to challenge negative money beliefs and begin healing your relationship with finances. You’ll learn that financial wellness isn't just about saving or budgeting—it's about reclaiming your autonomy and rewriting the story that money tells about you.
Connect with Khara:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/kharacroswaite/
- https://croswaitecounselingpllc.com/financial-therapy
- https://www.instagram.com/kharacroswaite/
References:
- Financial therapist (online directory): https://financialtherapyassociation.org/find-a-financial-therapist/
- Financial Therapy Books List: https://www.riverbendfinancialtherapy.com/resources
- Money Minus Shame Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/money-minus-shame/id1789593271
- Money Healing Club (online community): https://www.moneyhealingclub.com/
- Book (and workbook of financial therapy exercises) Your Enneagram and Money: https://a.co/d/bQGu3oo
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