8. “We Don’t Talk About Money”: Dominican Money Trauma, Generational Blocks & Abundance Mindset

Money is not just math — it’s mindset, memory, and the messages we inherited in silence.

In this episode, we unpack Dominican money trauma and how it lives in our nervous system, relationships, careers, and sense of self-worth. We trace it back to our abuelos’ survival, confront the scarcity mindset that keeps us stuck, and begin to rewrite the story — with softness, with faith, and with full permission to thrive.

💸 SEGMENT 2: Generational Scarcity
We explore how our ancestors’ sacrifices shaped how we view work, money, and worth.
📝 Prompt: What money messages did you inherit?
💬 Affirmation: “I can honor my ancestors without inheriting their fear.”

🧠 SEGMENT 3: Scarcity Mindset
We name financial anxiety as a trauma response passed down through generations.
📝 Prompt: What does financial anxiety feel like in your body?
💬 Affirmation: “I’m not bad with money — I’m healing what I was never taught.”

🗣️ SEGMENT 4: “Your Word Is Your Wand”
We dive into how phrases like “I’m broke” shape your reality — and how to shift them.
📝 Prompt: What money phrases are you ready to let go of?
💬 Affirmation: “My words build the life I deserve.”

✝️ SEGMENT 5: God Is Not Scarcity
Faith isn’t about barely getting by — it’s preparing for overflow.
📝 Prompt: Where are you praying for miracles but expecting the bare minimum?
💬 Affirmation: “God’s grace is abundant — and so is my portion.”

🌱 SEGMENT 6: Financial Reparenting
We comfort the inner child who felt fear or shame around money.
📝 Prompt: What would it look like to soothe money fears with love?
💬 Affirmation: “I am safe. I am guided. I don’t have to do it all alone.”

💼 SEGMENT 7: How Money Trauma Shows Up
From overworking to guilt — we unpack how unhealed money wounds affect adulthood.
📝 Prompt: Where are you still hustling for safety instead of choosing peace?
💬 Affirmation: “My rest is not a risk — it’s a right.”

💔 SEGMENT 8: Love, Money & Control
We unpack money dynamics in families and relationships — and how to break free.
📝 Prompt: Where have you confused control with love?
💬 Affirmation: “I receive support with peace — not pressure.”

📿 SEGMENT 9: Faith, Flow & Financial Affirmations
Healing your money story is spiritual work — not just budgeting.
📝 Prompt: What are you ready to release and receive?
💬 Affirmation: “Abundance is not something I earn — it’s something I allow.”

🌊 DOMINICAN-STYLE PRAYER
A closing blessing for your wallet, nervous system, and worth.
💬 Affirmation: “What I planted in pain, I will harvest in joy.”

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🎧 Go deeper with:
Episode 3: Raised, Not Healed
Episode 4: The Wounds We Inherit

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